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Express Tribune
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Valerie Mahaffey, Emmy winner known for Northern Exposure, dies at 71 after battle with cancer
Valerie Mahaffey, an Emmy Award-winning actress known for her memorable performances in television and film, has died at the age of 71. Her husband, actor Joseph Kell, confirmed she passed away on May 30 in Los Angeles following a battle with cancer. "America has lost one of its most endearing actresses. She will be missed,' Kell said in a statement, mourning the loss of his wife and long-time collaborator. Mahaffey earned acclaim for her role as Eve in the CBS dramedy Northern Exposure, a part that won her the Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series in 1992. Her career spanned decades and genres, with notable appearances in series such as Big Sky, Desperate Housewives, and Dead to Me, where she portrayed Lorna Harding. Born in Indonesia, Mahaffey lived in several countries, including Nigeria and England, before settling in Texas. She launched her acting career on the New York stage, performing in six Broadway productions, including Dracula with Raul Julia and Play Memory under Harold Prince's direction. Her stage work also earned her two Obie Awards for performances in Top Girls and Talking Heads. Her television resume includes appearances in Seinfeld, ER, Grey's Anatomy, Law & Order: SVU, Boston Legal, The Mindy Project, and Young Sheldon, among many others. In film, Mahaffey's roles included parts in Sully, Seabiscuit, French Exit—for which she received an Independent Spirit Award nomination—and The 8th Day, slated for release in 2025. She also worked behind the camera, producing and starring in the 2010 family drama Summer Eleven, written and directed by Kell. Remembered for her warmth and charm, Mahaffey leaves behind a legacy of versatility and kindness, beloved by colleagues and audiences alike.
Time of India
3 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Man survives after being trapped face down under a 300 kg rock for three hours
Image: AP An Alaska man miraculously survived after being pinned face down in an icy creek by a 300 kg boulder for nearly three hours. The incident occurred during a hike near the remote Godwin Glacier, south of Anchorage. Kell Morris, 61, escaped with only minor injuries thanks to his wife's quick thinking and the timely response of emergency teams. The boulder, dislodged during a sudden rockslide, landed on his back as he fell down an embankment. Despite the remote location, his wife managed to call for help, and a nearby tour helicopter was crucial in reaching him in time. How peaceful hike ended in screams under a giant rock Kell Morris and his wife Jo Roop, a retired Alaska State Trooper, were out for a hike over Memorial Day weekend to avoid the crowds. They chose a rugged trail near Seward that followed a rocky creek bed filled with large boulders. While navigating the area, the ground beneath Morris suddenly collapsed, causing him to tumble 20 feet and land face down in freezing water. Moments later, a 300 kg boulder fell and pinned him in place. Quick thinking and teamwork saved Kell Morris's life When Kell Morris was trapped under a heavy boulder, his wife Jo Roop acted fast to save him. She first tried to move the rock herself by placing smaller rocks underneath to roll it off, but it was too heavy. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Most Successful Way of Intraday Trading is "Market Profile" TradeWise Learn More Undo Realising she needed help, she walked about 300 metres until she found a mobile signal and called 911. Thanks to her experience as a police officer, she was able to give precise GPS coordinates to emergency services. While waiting for help, she held Kell's head above the freezing water to stop him from drowning. A nearby sled dog tour company heard the emergency call and quickly sent one of their helicopters to the rescue. The location was too rough for vehicles, so firefighters had to jump out of the hovering helicopter onto the rocky creek bed to reach Kell. By this time, Kell was very cold and losing consciousness. The rescue team used inflatable airbags, usually meant for car accidents, to gently lift the boulder just enough. Then seven rescuers combined their strength to push the rock off Kell and pull him free. After that, an Alaska National Guard helicopter airlifted him to hospital. Despite the terrifying situation, Kell survived with only minor injuries thanks to quick thinking and teamwork. A miraculous escape and a lesson learned Morris later reflected on his incredible escape, calling himself 'the luckiest man alive.' He credited his survival to his wife's bravery, the swift emergency response, and divine luck. The couple now plans to avoid off-trail hikes in future. 'We're going to stop the trailblazing,' Morris said with a smile. Seward Helicopter Tours and local fire departments were praised for their fast action. Their teamwork and timing were crucial in saving Morris's life. The incident serves as a reminder of nature's unpredictability and the importance of safety when venturing into remote area.
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Daily Mirror
Miracle as hiker survives being pinned facedown by 300kg boulder for three hours
Kell Morris has his wife Jo Roop to thank as she held his head above water to prevent him from drowning when the boulder crashed onto him during a hike in Alaska, US A hiker somehow escaped unscathed after he was pinned facedown into an icy creek by a massive boulder for three hours. Kell Morris was trapped when the boulder weighing 318kg - around the size of an American-style fridge freezer - crashed onto him during a hike near a remote glacier. He credits his wife Jo Roop for saving his life as the woman held his head above water to prevent him from drowning during the ordeal on the weekend. The 61-year-old man drifted in and out of consciousness as seven rescuers lifted the massive boulder off him. They were only able to reach the rambler when a dog sled tourism company which operates on the glacier overheard the 911 dispatch and offered up its helicopter to assist in the operation. Speaking today, somehow nursing just minor injuries, Kell said: "I was very lucky, and luckier that I have such a great wife. God was looking out for me... When it first happened, I was doubtful that there was going to be a good outcome." Kell and Jo decided to hike near Godwin Glacier near Anchorage, Alaska on an isolated and undeveloped trail behind a state prison. Their trail was actually a rocky creek bed lined with large boulders deposited by the glacier. They managed to dodge several large boulders until they reached a particularly hazardous spot. Kell, originally from Idaho, said: "The whole side slid out from under me." He tumbled down the embankment about 20 feet (six metres), landing face down in the water. Kell landed under rocks, in between his legs and around him which caught the weight of the boulder, preventing him from being crushed, the fire service said. However, the huge rock still had him pinned, and Kell felt intense pain in his left leg and waited for his femur to snap. Jo, who works for a police department in Alaska, tried to free him for about 30 minutes, putting rocks under the boulder and trying to roll it off him, before she left to find a mobile phone signal. She managed to get signal, and relied on her law enforcement experience to send exact GPS coordinates to dispatch. Seward Fire Chief Clinton Crites praised Jo and the support from the dog sled firm. He added: "I think if we hadn't had that private helicopter assist us, it would have taken us at least another 45 minutes to get to him, and I'm not sure he had that much time." Kell was battling to prevent hypothermia when the rescuers used brute force to haul the boulder off him. An Alaska National Guard helicopter lifted them out of the creek bed with a rescue basket. The hiker spent two nights at the local hospital for observation but walked away unscathed. Mr Crites said: "I fully anticipated a body recovery, not him walking away without a scratch on him."
Cosmopolitan
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
Sirens' Milly Alcock reveals what happens to Simone after shock twist ending: "She's chronically performing"
Anyone else devote their entire holiday weekend to watching all five episodes of Sirens? The addictive show fully filled a White Lotus shaped hole in our hearts - complete with a shocking twist. Spoilers ahead so turn back now if you haven't watched, but Sirens ends with a recently-fired Simone getting the ultimate revenge on Michaela by essentially stealing her life - taking her place by Peter's side at the Kell's annual gala and shutting the door on her past. happens next? According to Milly Alcock in The Wrap, Simone likely starts a family with Peter and looks after his estate: "She'll have a hand in a few things - I think that she'll help Peter run things, so that she knows what's going on." Milly also noted that Simone's friendship with Michaela is fully over, saying: "I think that she feels a lot of guilt for what she's done, because she's not a monster It's a really uncomfortable place for her to revisit– it's like a bad breakup, you don't want to think about it." She added: "I don't think Simone knows who she is. That's the saddest thing about her, she's chronically performing to fit into whoever somebody needs her to be. She's playing this part, she's so desperate for everyone to believe it." As for Simone's sister Devon, it seems like has a happy ending? As Meghann Fahy put it: "The Devon we leave is someone who's going back home with a better sense of self and more hope for her own future than she had at the beginning." Sirens is available to stream on Netflix.
Cosmopolitan
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
Milly Alcock Reveals Simone's Future After 'Sirens' Ending
Anyone else devote their entire holiday weekend to watching all five episodes of Sirens? The addictive show fully filled a White Lotus shaped hole in our hearts—complete with a shocking twist. Spoilers ahead so turn back now if you haven't watched, but Sirens ends with a recently-fired Simone getting the ultimate revenge on Michaela by essentially stealing her life—taking her place by Peter's side at the Kell's annual gala and shutting the door on her past. happens next? According to Milly Alcock in The Wrap, Simone likely starts a family with Peter and looks after his estate: "She'll have a hand in a few things—I think that she'll help Peter run things, so that she knows what's going on." Milly also noted that Simone's friendship with Michaela is fully over, saying "I think that she feels a lot of guilt for what she's done, because she's not a monster It's a really uncomfortable place for her to revisit–it's like a bad breakup, you don't want to think about it." She added, "I don't think Simone knows who she is. That's the saddest thing aout her, she's chronically performing to fit into whoever somebody needs her to be. She's playing this part, she's so desperate for everyone to believe it." As for Simone's sister Devon, it seems like has a happy ending? As Meghann Fahy put it, "The Devon we leave is someone who's going back home with a better sense of self and more hope for her own future than she had at the beginning."
