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Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
GA boy fulfills wish of seeing ‘Minecraft' movie before dying of brain cancer thanks to mom's email
Weeks before 'A Minecraft Movie' dominated the box office this month, film crew workers in Georgia came together to help make a dying boy's wish come true. Channel 2's Lori Wilson spoke to a mother who says this all started with an email to a friend. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Seeing 'A Minecraft Movie' in theaters is a dream come true for gamers of all ages. For Justyne Lobello's son, Kevin, it was his final wish. 'When he was about five, six, I introduced him to 'Minecraft' just on an iPad that I had,' Lobello said. 'He immediately took to it and started begging me for a big creeper plush within weeks of him starting to play.' When Lobello learned in February that Kevin's rare pediatric brain cancer would take his life before he could see it in theaters, she did what she could to make it happen. She sent a Facebook message to a friend in the movie industry. 'We made it happen in two weeks,' Lobello said. TRENDING STORIES: Study shows nearly 1/3 of Atlantans with retirement accounts only have money saved for single year Paulding County deputy shot, suspect dead after welfare check turns into a shootout 'It's World War 3 out here:' Sex offender arrested after SWAT standoff in Cartersville Kim Ross, a professional snake wrangler on TV and movie sets, got the message from Lobello and posted in a Facebook group to see if anyone could help Kevin. 'The film industry is large, but we're one big family. Everyone started saying, 'Oh, I know someone who did props on that movie,' or 'I know someone who did sound on that movie,'' Ross said. That also led to something big 12 days later. 'They rolled out the red carpet, it was green and brown,' Ross said. Director Jared Hess got involved, and in a few days, the studio had arranged for a private screening for Kevin, sitting next to one of the stars of the movie, Sebastian Hansen. Kevin also got a personal FaceTime call from stars Jason Momoa and Jack Black. 'He said, 'Are you Steve?' And Jack goes, 'I am Steve,' and Kevin lost his mind,' Lobello explained. It was the kind of movie magic that's usually reserved for the big screen. A showing of kindness by Georgia film crew members and the biggest Hollywood studio, who worked together to make a dying boy's wish come true. There was no talk of Kevin's terminal illness or the sadness; instead, a 'Minecraft' lifeline thrown from Hollywood to Georgia. Kevin died 11 days after fulfilling his wish. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
17-02-2025
- Yahoo
Central teacher killed in Valentine's Day crash in Denham Springs
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — A Central teacher was identified as the person killed in a Valentine's Day crash in Denham Springs. Central Community School System Superintendent Jason Fountain said Leigh Lobello was a 'beloved teacher' who made a great impact on her students and community. School system spokesperson Delia Taylor confirmed that Lobello was an art teacher at Central Intermediate School. 'Her passion for teaching and her unwavering dedication to her students will not be forgotten,' Fountain said. Officers responded to the two-vehicle crash around 5:30 p.m. Friday on 4H Club Road near the I-12 overpass. Counselors will be available for students and faculty at the school this week. Read Fountain's full statement below. 'It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic news of the passing of Mrs. Leigh Lobello, a dedicated and beloved teacher in the Central Community School System for the past eight years. Mrs. Lobello was involved in a car accident on Friday night and tragically lost her life. 'Mrs. Lobello was a cherished member of our school family who made a lasting impact on her students, colleagues, and the entire Central community. Her passion for teaching and her unwavering dedication to her students will not be forgotten. 'Our thoughts and prayers are with Mrs. Lobello's family, friends, and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time. The Central Community School System will have counselors available to support our students and staff in the coming days as we grieve this significant loss. 'We ask for privacy for Mrs. Lobello's family as they navigate this tragic time, and we thank our community for their continued support.' Superintendent Jason Fountain Man dead after house fire in Central Why is the moon turning red in March? Music lineup for 2025 Festival International de Louisiane Central teacher killed in Valentine's Day crash in Denham Springs Trump suggests no laws violated if he 'saves' country 'May contain metal pieces': FDA updates recall for granola bars sold nationwide Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
