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The Sun
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Friends and Spider-Man star dies in his sleep aged 96 after 60-year Hollywood career
LEGENDARY actor Jack Betts, known for his roles in Friends and Spider-Man, has died aged 96. The Hollywood star died in his sleep at his home in Los Osos, California, on Thursday. 2 2 Betts befriended Everybody Loves Raymond star Doris Roberts and shared a home with her. Born in Miami, Florida, in 1929, the legend first began his career on Broadway, in an adaptation of William Shakespeare's Richard III. He then went on to an incredibly successful career, playing various characters across TV shows and movies. Betts had a cameo in the Batman Forever movie in 1995 and Batman & Robin two years later. But after appearing as Hunt Powers across the Italian Spaghetti Western films, his career rocketed. The legend had bluffed his way into the 1966 Franco Giraldi's Sugar Coat starring role and he held it for 12 consecutive films - ending in 1972. Speaking to the Dev Show in 2021, he said: "In the hotel next to mine was Clint Eastwood. "He'd go up to his mountain and do his Western and I'd go up to my mountain and do my Western. "But while his films had distribution all over the world, my films were distributed [everywhere] except Canada and America." Betts then went back to Broadway and starred as Dracula between 1977 to 1980. .
Daily Mail
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Spider-Man actor dies aged 96: Jack Betts shared home with Everybody Loves Raymond star
Spider-Man and Spaghetti Western actor Jack Betts has died at the age of 96. The Hollywood veteran, who befriended Everybody Loves Raymond star Doris Roberts and whom he went on to share a home with, died in his sleep at his house in Los Osos, California, on Thursday. Born in Miami, Florida, in 1929, Mr Betts studied theater and first began his career in a Broadway adaptation of William Shakespeare's Richard III. He would go on to play an array of debonair characters across TV shows and movies, including cameos in Batman Forever in 1995 and Batman & Robin two years later. But it was his performances as Hunt Powers across a swathe of Italian Spaghetti Western films that immortalised him on the big screen. He first appeared as the gun-slinger in Franco Giraldi's Sugar Coat in 1966 after bluffing his way into contention for the starring role. And after finding success in the role, it would be the first of around 12 consecutive films in which Mr Betts held it - a run that ended in 1972. Despite worldwide recognition for his performances, his films at that time did not air in the US or Canada - a problem made all the more difficult due to the stardom of his hotel neighbour. Mr Betts, who befriended Everybody Loves Raymond star Doris Roberts (left) and whom he shared a home with, died in his sleep on Thursday He told The Dev Show in 2021: 'In the hotel next to mine was Clint Eastwood,' 'He'd go up to his mountain and do his Western and I'd go up to my mountain and do my Western. But while his films had distribution all over the world, my films were distributed [everywhere] except Canada and America.' When returning home from Italy, Mr Betts turned his hand to Broadway again where he starred as Dracula between 1977-80. In the years after, he appeared on many TV shows, including a lengthy run as Dr Ivan Kiping in the series, One Life to Live, which ended in 1985. Three years later, Mr Betts accepted Ms Roberts' invitation to move from his place in New York and into a downstairs apartment in her Hollywood Hills home. After Ms Roberts' death in 2016, Mr Betts said the pair were 'best friends to the very end' and that they had 'wonderful times together'. They even shared the screen when Mr Betts appeared in an episode of Everybody Loves Raymond in 1999. He also made fleeting appearances in shows such as Seinfield, Frasier, Friends and Power Rangers. In Sam Raimi's Spider-Man, his character played a pivotal role after telling Norman Osborn, played by Willem Dafoe, that he was 'out' at his company. This spurred Osborn onto become the Green Goblin, who would later return and kill Mr Betts' character, Henry Balkan, and his fellow Oscorp businessmen. News of his death has touched movie fans, who have taken to social media to share their tributes. One wrote: 'Well shoot, another Hollywood gunslinger rides into the sunset. Jack Betts was one of those actors who could make even a B-movie feel like an A-list production.'
Los Angeles Times
22-02-2025
- Sport
- Los Angeles Times
Prep roundup: Corona High's Seth Hernandez strikes out seven in season debut
There were two food trucks, spotless jerseys, polished cleats and so many cameras on the field and in the stands for the season opener Saturday at Corona High that anyone who wasn't taking a photo looked out of place. There were more than two dozen professional scouts who showed up to watch a Panthers team with potentially three first-round draft picks for this summer. Certainly the player that had radar guns pointed at him for every pitch was Seth Hernandez, who struck out seven in three innings during a 2-0 victory over Los Osos. His fastball was at 97 mph or 98 mph depending on the device. The expectations are so high for defending Southern Section Division 1 champion Corona that scoring a mere two runs might be considered a disappointment. Give credit to Los Osos junior pitcher Gavin Loeb-Keene, who struck out four and walked none over five innings. Joshua Sur had an RBI single for Corona and finished with two hits. Hernandez gave up two lightly hit singles in the first inning, then became dominant by using a slider and curveball. He started to smile, which is the best indication of a player having fun while so many people are focused on his talented arm. Vista Murrieta 9, Banning 3: The Broncos (3-0) received three hits from Gavin Kramer. Royal 9, Canyon 0: Dean Barkman struck out 10 over five innings and gave up one hit. San Fernando 5, Burroughs 4: The Tigers won in the eighth inning. Mario Miranda and Alex Torres each had two hits. Arcadia 8, Bishop Amat 4: Home runs from Avery Truesdale and Tyler Brereton powered the Apaches to victory. Edison 7, St. Mary's 0: Hayden Cato had a two-run single and Grady Fischer contributed a two-run double for Edison. Village Christian 9, Glendale 0: Nick Garcia struck out nine in four innings and also had three hits for Village Christian. Joseph Tapia had two hits for Glendale. Granada Hills 9, Villa Park 6: Lainey Brown had three hits, including a home run, and four RBIs, for Granada Hills.
Yahoo
12-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Why Reggaetón Stars Are Investing In Puerto Rican Pro Basketball
Growing up in the projects of Río Piedras in San Juan, Ozuna had hoop dreams, playing on neighborhood courts until he finally accepted he would never be tall enough to go pro. His younger brother José Ginés, on the other hand, grew right past him and was eventually drafted in 2020 to play in the territory's premier basketball division: the BSN, or Baloncesto Superior Nacional. By then, Ozuna had left the projects far behind and become one of the world's top reggaetón stars. And in 2022, he became the sole owner of BSN's Los Brujos de Guayama, an underfunded team located far from San Juan. Ozuna moved it to the bigger city of Manatí and renamed it Osos de Manatí (the Manatí Bears, in a nod to his fondness for the animal). Within a year, it rose from last in the league to second place in the 2024 BSN championship. More from Billboard Sports & Music Power Players 2025 Maná Becomes First Spanish-Language Band Nominated for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inclusion: 'It's Almost Impossible to Imagine' Alejandro Sanz Charts First Top 10 in Five Years With Grupo Frontera Collab 'Those players needed a push from someone who was listening to them so they'd know there are bigger opportunities,' says Ozuna, who also hired his brother away from a previous team to play for Los Osos. 'And I'm teaching them how to set goals and grow, and yes, maybe one day get to the NBA.' Ozuna is one of three huge reggaetón artists who in the past few years have acquired ownership in local BSN teams in Puerto Rico. In 2021, Bad Bunny joined manager Noah Assad and Rimas executive Jonathan Miranda in acquiring Los Cangrejeros de Santurce, and the same year, Anuel and his then-manager, Frabian Eli, purchased Los Capitanes de Arecibo. Though Anuel and Eli have since split up and ceded their team ownership, the three artists' combined star power has reinvigorated a languishing Puerto Rican basketball scene. While Ozuna put Los Osos on the map, Assad, Miranda and Bad Bunny literally revived Los Cangrejeros, who had been on hiatus since 2016. 'We were approached by J.J. Barea, who said he wanted to play his last seasons in front of his home fans in Puerto Rico,' Assad explains. Owning the team, he says, is another way for him, Miranda and Bad Bunny to bring people together. 'Puerto Rico is all about family. Just having the team has a positive impact.' Ozuna has now also bought a minor league team, and he has a development team where kids train from 6 years old until the juniors level. 'It's like a basketball farm,' he says. 'We have about 160 kids playing on 10 teams. We pay their transport, their snacks. The vision is for them to realize they have to work in steps to make it big. There's a lot of talent here, but it wasn't on display until we came along.' Other artists outside Puerto Rico are apparently following his example. In January, Colombian rapper Ryan Castro announced he was acquiring a significant stake in Paisas Basketball Club, a professional team in his hometown of Medellín. 'It's another facet for us as entrepreneurs — supporting sports — because the kids in the barrios have the same dreams as us, the artists,' Castro tells Billboard. The same month, Colombian reggaetón star Blessd acquired a stake in Vendsyssel FF, a European second division soccer team. Castro says his impetus for investing in a team came from his own love of the sport, much like Ozuna, who admits he didn't have the tools to make it big himself. 'Now I can do it for someone else. But it's not about making money. It's about love for basketball.' This story appears in the Feb. 8, 2025, issue of Billboard. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
Yahoo
26-01-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
In letters: Court-ordered releases from Lopez Lake threaten South County water supply
I'm writing to alert South County residents to an issue that threatens our water supply and will increase water rates. In August 2024, four environmental groups sued San Luis Obispo County over Lopez Dam operations, citing harm to steelhead and other protected species. In December, the U.S. District Court ruled in their favor, issuing a preliminary injunction requiring the county to increase downstream releases by 50% into Arroyo Grande Creek. These releases began Jan. 15, and are beyond the safe yield for the Lopez Lake watershed. Opinion Had this release schedule been in place during past droughts, Lopez Lake would have been drained in 2016 and 2021-2022. With less than 5 inches of rainfall since July and ongoing La Niña conditions, this judgment endangers Lopez Lake, the South County's primary water source. For over 60 years, cities and CSDs including Arroyo Grande, Grover Beach, Pismo Beach, Oceano and Avila Beach have collaborated with SLO County and agricultural stakeholders to manage water supplies while protecting species. This lawsuit undermines those efforts, diverting critical resources and leaving our water supply subject to outside control. I urge residents to demand that local leaders appeal this decision. Our water supply depends on it! Brian Talley Arroyo Grande San Luis Obispo County needs to prioritize preparing for disasters and reducing risks. This means we all need to work together —government and the public—to take action. We should focus on things like creating safer spaces in fire-prone areas and meeting the state's climate goals. Without strong leadership, we're missing out on important resources, such as California grants for affordable housing and sustainable communities. The science is simple: A warmer planet means more evaporation, more water in the air, causing longer droughts and heavier rainstorms. SLO County is already feeling the effects of extreme weather. We've seen the Cerro Alto Fire, the Arroyo Grande Creek flood, and storm surges that damaged the Cayucos Pier. These disasters affect everything — public health, agriculture, and even finding affordable home insurance. Fixing roads and buildings is important, but we also need to reduce what's causing these problems: greenhouse gas emissions. Other counties, like Sonoma and Santa Barbara, are doing a better job. They've started useful projects to reduce risks and cut emissions, and they've gotten big grants from the state to help. With $10 billion in new state funds available soon, tell the Board of Supervisors on Feb. 4 to prioritize climate resilience. Don Maruska, Los Osos Erin Pearse, Los Osos Eric Veium, San Luis Obispo I strenuously object to the recent article by Hannah Poukich. The headline stated that ever since a Morro Bay coffee shop closed, 'nearby stores are struggling to survive.' Coalesce Bookstore, right next door to the former coffee shop, is thriving now and has been thriving in Morro Bay since 1973. I've been getting my books there for years and I've never been in the store when there weren't several customers among the shelves or at the counter. Carol McPhee Norton San Luis Obispo Who among those of us born in America can say that our citizenship is NOT by birthright? Even the original members of the Pilgrim families were not American when they got here, but their descendants sure are. My English paternal grandfather entered Canada as a teenager on a cattle boat. He decided to follow the model of his ancestors and train horses for livery. He walked across the Canadian border in the 1800s not to gain citizenship, but because the wild horses he wrangled, trained and traded didn't recognize a border. He met and married his wife, whose German parents had immigrated from Danzig/Gdansk in the Polish corridor. The family first settled in Montana, then moved west. There is no paperwork to prove that they were ever naturalized as Americans, and I don't know that they ever were. Nonetheless, their 12 children, their 26 grandchildren (my generation), our children, our grandchildren and our great-grandchildren are unquestionably American based upon the 14th Amendment to the Constitution, NOT because we are white English-speakers. Carol Nelson-Selby San Luis Obispo In a recent headline, an official high in the police union stated that pardoning the Jan. 6 rioters, or should I say insurrectionists, sends a dangerous message. First, people accused of and convicted of harming people who were doing their jobs are absolved of their crimes. What would he expect? Our bully of a president pardoned bullies like himself. The dangerous message is not just that the bully's behavior will be tolerated, but also that unlawful and uncivil behavior by an elected felon will become the norm in this administration. We are all in for a long and perilous siege of our democracy. Fred Raleigh Templeton Donald Trump's Department of Health and Human Services has directed all agency leaders to halt all external communications 'until they can be reviewed and approved by a presidential appointee.' This means, presumably, that HHS might not be able to publish anything that says that bleach injections and Ivermectin are not effective against COVID or that vaccines don't cause autism because that information could be politically inconvenient. Project 2025 tells us that Trump's government should 'downsize' and 'reshape' federal agencies that do research on climate change ( e.g., the National Climate Assessment), likely because such research could call into question the wisdom of drilling for more oil and gas. One hallmark of authoritarian regimes is that they suppress all information that doesn't promote the government's agenda. In Russia, the Ukraine war is a 'special military operation,' not a war, and the goal of the 'operation' is to 'de-Nazify' Ukraine although its leader is a Jew. Saying otherwise can land you in jail. It is said that people voted for Trump because they thought groceries were too expensive. Sadly, groceries aren't getting any cheaper and the collateral damage arising from that decision will be with us for decades to come. Chris Toews San Luis Obispo
