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Newsweek
4 days ago
- Business
- Newsweek
Jeff Bezos' Mother Jackie's Cause of Death: What We Know
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Jeff Bezos' mother, Jacklyn "Jackie" Gise Bezos, died on Thursday at the age of 78, the Amazon founder confirmed on social media. While no official cause of death has been released, Jeff Bezos said she had "a long fight with Lewy Body Dementia." Newsweek reached out to Bezos' representative for comment on Friday via email outside regular working hours. The Context Bezos is the fourth wealthiest person in the world, Forbes reported, with a net worth of $243.6 billion as of August 15. The 61-year-old founded Amazon in 1994 out of his Seattle garage. He also owns the The Washington Post and the aerospace company Blue Origin. In June, the businessman got married to Lauren Sanchez in Italy. Jeff Bezos and his mother Jacklyn Bezos arrive at the Amazon's Emmy Celebration at the Sunset Tower Hotel on September 18, 2016 in West Hollywood, California. Jeff Bezos and his mother Jacklyn Bezos arrive at the Amazon's Emmy Celebration at the Sunset Tower Hotel on September 18, 2016 in West Hollywood, To Know On Thursday, Jeff Bezos took to Instagram to share the news of his mother's death. According to an obituary on the Bezos Scholars Program website, Jacklyn Bezos "died peacefully in her Miami home on August 14th." Jeff Bezos wrote: "Her adulthood started a little bit early when she became my mom at the tender age of 17. That couldn't have been easy, but she made it all work. She pounced on the job of loving me with ferocity, brought my amazing dad onto the team a few years later, and then added my sister and brother to her list of people to love, guard, and nourish. For the rest of her life, that list of people to love never stopped growing. She always gave so much more than she ever asked for." His statement continued: "After a long fight with Lewy Body Dementia, she passed away today, surrounded by so many of us who loved her—her kids, grandkids, and my dad. I know she felt our love in those final moments. We were all so lucky to be in her life. I hold her safe in my heart forever." "I love you, mom," he concluded. The Mayo Clinic defines Lewy Body Dementia, also known as LBD, as "the second-most common type of dementia after Alzheimer's disease." LBD "causes a decline in mental abilities that gradually gets worse over time. People with LBD might see things that aren't there, known as visual hallucinations. They also may have changes in alertness and attention." What People Are Saying In the comments underneath Bezos' social media tribute, people shared messages of support. Lauren Sanchez wrote in a note with 1,156 likes: "We will miss her SO much. Love you." Actress Sharon Stone said in a message with 827 likes: "My sincere condolences I just lost my mom too." Spanish actor Antonio Banderas shared in a translated reply with 421 likes: "my deepest sympathy to you. Much strength in these tough times." Model Naomi Campbell posted in a comment with 138 likes: "My Sincere condolences to you, your family & loved ones." Model Miranda Kerr added in a tribute with 93 likes: "Thinking of you and your family." What Happens Next Jacklyn Gise Bezos is survived by her husband, Miguel "Mike" Bezos, her three children, 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild, the Bezos Scholars Program website states.
Business Insider
06-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Insider
A couple went to Africa on their 5th date. Now they're engaged, and the bride-to-be has a custom ring that nods to that trip.
California natives Natasha Gabbayan and Josh Banayan weren't completely sold on each other after their first four dates. Still, they had a connection. So Banayan did what anyone in his position would: he asked Gabbayan to travel with him to Cape Town for the wedding of a childhood friend. She said yes. "We fell in love in Africa," Banayan, a business owner, told Business Insider. "It was a crazy, five-day experience." They danced, got to know each other, and even went on a safari in Namibia. "It was funny because there were four other couples on that safari with us," he said. "Three were celebrating their honeymoon, one of them was proposing there, and then it was us. We were like, 'Yeah, we kind of just met.'" They've been together since that 2023 trip and are now celebrating their own engagement. Gabbayan's standout ring even has a special tie to that early trip overseas. Playing the long game Banayan, 36, made a plan earlier this year to ensure Gabbayan, 29, would never suspect he was about to propose. Four months in advance, he scheduled a weekly dinner reservation at the Sunset Tower Hotel in West Hollywood, where they had their first date. "We called it Tower Tuesdays," he said. "I'd call her an Uber, and I'd already be there. We'd get drinks and treat it like our first date." Gabbayan describes her partner as a "big planner," so she never considered that the recurring dates might be a ruse. When she arrived one Tuesday in June and was led to a suite, however, she knew something was up. "My heart started racing and I kind of blacked out a little from excitement," she said. A violinist performed Gabbayan's favorite songs as she walked in, and Banayan launched into "a five-minute speech." Though she doesn't remember it, Gabbayan knows she said yes when he asked her to marry him. They spent the rest of their night having a private dinner in their suite, enjoying the same dishes they had on their first date, like pigs in a blanket. The couple also wore matching pajamas, filmed family videos on Banayan's childhood camcorder, and signed a bottle of Blue Label scotch, which they hope will be the first drink they share with their future children. A one-of-a-kind ring to match a special love story Banayan told nearly no one that he was going to propose. He called his parents that morning and asked Gabbayan's father for permission to marry her two hours before their scheduled date. He also didn't seek help when designing his bride-to-be's engagement ring. "I have this philosophy that a man, if he's asking a woman to marry him, should know exactly what ring she wants," Banayan said. "He shouldn't have to take hints or have the girl tell him." "Marriage and relationships are all about listening, especially as a man," he added. "Just listen to the woman, and you should know." Gabbayan, who owns a vintage clothing brand, admitted to being "so nervous" about giving up creative control. "I want to say I had faith, but I didn't have that much faith," she said. But Banayan did his research. For months, he monitored Gabbayan's personal style and the jewelry accounts she follows on Instagram. His final design included two attached gold bands — representing the couple being a team — with their birthstones, a ruby and an aquamarine, hidden inside the ring's band. A vintage-inspired cushion-cut diamond sits on top. "When I'm looking at her rock, her birthstone on the bottom is facing me because she always comes first," Banayan said. "And when she's looking at her ring, my stone is facing her because I always come first to her." The ring was also crafted by Banayan's childhood friend, who now works in the diamond industry — the same friend who got married in Africa and brought the couple together. "It's really who I am and exactly what I like," Gabbayan said of her ring. "He really hit it right on the nail, without me even realizing that's something that I would've wanted. I couldn't have described it better if I wanted to." With a ring on her hand and a wedding to plan, Gabbayan said she's woken up every day since her proposal with a smile on her face. "I know that I'll look at this ring 50 years from now and remember that he spent four months designing and picking out every detail," she said. "I can buy myself a ton of jewelry, but an engagement ring is supposed to be sentimental and remind you of your person." All that's left for the couple to do now is get married.
Kuwait Times
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Kuwait Times
Hadid sister helps launch Palestinian film streaming site
(From left) Bella Hadid, Anwar Hadid, Marielle Hadid and Alana Hadid attend Joe's Jeans and Bella Hadid celebration for the launch of the 2016 Joe's Jeans campaign at Sunset Tower Hotel in West Hollywood, California. Alana Hadid, the older sister of supermodels Gigi and Bella Hadid, has helped set up a new film streaming platform to bring Palestinian perspectives to a global audience, its founders confirmed Thursday. Watermelon+ was launched at the Cannes film festival as more than 100 people were killed in a Zionist strikes on Gaza on Thursday. At least 80 died on Wednesday. 'Unless we get (Palestinian) voices out there, nothing's going to change,' said Badie Ali, one of two US-born Palestinian brothers who founded the website, where Hadid is creative director. A model and activist, her father, property developer Mohamed Anwar Hadid, is Palestinian. Showing 'neglected or silenced' Palestinian perspectives was particularly important in the United States, an ally of Zionist entity, Ali insisted. Alana Hadid attends the Badgley Mischka collection during, New York Fashion Week: The Shows at Gallery 1, Skylight Clarkson Sq on February 14, 2017 in New York City. --AFP photos The platform offers around 60 films, including several set in Gaza. They span from Emmy-awarded documentary 'Five Broken Cameras' to 'The Wanted 18', a comic true story about West Bank villagers hiding cows inside their houses from Zionist troops during the First Intifada. Co-founder Hamza Ali said the aim was to humanize Palestinians. 'It's dehumanization and erasure that contribute to the politics,' he said. 'We're more than our suffering. We're a warm, hospitable, creative, funny people.' Zionist bombardment has killed more than 53,000 people in Gaza.--AFP
News18
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Fans, Jennifer Aniston And Pedro Pascal Are ‘More Than Just Friends'
Jennifer Aniston and Pedro Pascal were photographed outside the Tower Bar at the Sunset Tower Hotel in West Hollywood on March 22. Something might be brewing between Jennifer Aniston and Pedro Pascal. A new report by Radar Online has claimed that the two stars are 'hooking up for real." The outlet also said that things are not serious between them and both are free to see other people 'They're trying to downplay it because neither one wants attention on their private life, but the word is they've been more than just friends for a while now," a source told Radar Online. 'They've worked hard to keep it discreet, and for the longest time, they succeeded. Only a small circle of people even knew they were friends, let alone hooking up. Now that the cat's out of the bag, they're both in full denial mode and hoping it will blow over," the insider added. These claims come after the duo were spotted on what looked like a dinner date on March 22. Jennifer and Pedro were photographed outside the Tower Bar at the Sunset Tower Hotel in West Hollywood. The two were seen chatting near the valet area after spending about three hours inside. 📸 GALLERY UPDATE: [March 23, 2025] Pedro Pascal leaving the Sunset Tower Hotel with Jennifer AnistonMore photos at: — Pedro Pascal Photos (@photospascal) March 23, 2025 Two days after the outing, Pedro attended the season premiere of The Last of Us. When asked about Jennifer, he told Entertainment Weekly, 'Oh, Jennifer and I are very good friends. I got to have dinner on Saturday. It was a fun martini dinner." Responding to the buzz about their outing, he added, 'That's her starlight. I'm just basking in it." Jennifer too gave a sweet shoutout to Pedro on Instagram for his 50th birthday on April 2. She reposted a cartoon that said, 'It's not strange at all – lately, a lot of people are reporting that their faith in humanity is riding entirely on whether or not Pedro Pascal is as nice as he seems." She added, 'Can confirm – as nice as he seems. Happy birthday, PP!" Soon after, Jennifer also made a surprise cameo during the Season 2 premiere of The Last of Us which aired on April 13. In one of the scenes, Ellie, played by Bella Ramsey, is seen flipping through a 2003 issue of People magazine that had Aniston on the cover. The headline read, 'Best & Worst Dressed." Aniston later posted a clip of the moment on her Instagram Stories with the caption, 'Of all things to survive the apocalypse." Despite all the buzz, a source had told Page Six that there is no romance between the two actors. 'They respect each other as artists but it's strictly platonic and they're not dating," the source said. Another source told People that Jennifer 'likes [Pascal's] energy and would love to work with him." But Radar Online is claiming that Jennifer and Pedro are trying to keep things casual. A source said, 'If they planned to seriously date it would be a different story, but that's just not where this is headed." The insider added, 'They love spending time together. Pedro is a ray of sunshine, and Jennifer is one of the sweetest people you could meet. In many ways, they're a great match – but they're also in very different places in life. They've both agreed they're better off having fun with zero expectations than trying to force a big commitment. Why rock the boat?" Pedro has mostly kept his dating life private. In the past, he has been linked to Maria Dizzia, Lena Headey and Robin Tunney. On the other hand, Jennifer has been married twice — first to Brad Pitt in 2000 and later to Justin Theroux in 2015. First Published:
Daily Mail
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Jennifer Aniston reveals true feelings about surprise The Last Of Us cameo after Pedro Pascal dating rumors
Jennifer Aniston has revealed her true feelings about her surprise cameo on this week's episode of The Last Of Us. Based on a popular video game, the HBO series stars Game Of Thrones alumni Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsay in a brutal post-apocalyptic dystopia. On Monday night's episode, Bella's character Ellie happens upon an old issue of People covered by Jennifer at the height of her Friends fame. In a classic magazine pose from the early 2000s, Jennifer shoots a radiant smile over her shoulder next to a cover line about the 'best and worst dressed' stars. Now Jennifer - who was recently trailed by dating rumors with Pedro - has let fans in on how she reacted to her inclusion on the show. She posted an Insta Stories clip of the scene with the magazine cover and joked: 'Of all things to survive the apocalypse,' with a crying laughing emoji. The post comes after Pedro and Jennifer set off a flurry of romance rumors last month, thanks to a three-hour date they enjoyed in Los Angeles. Jennifer and Pedro were spotted emerging from the Sunset Tower Hotel after dining at the establishment's swanky Tower Bar. They arrived separately at around 8pm and left, also separately, around 11:30pm on a Saturday night, after chatting with each other at the valet stand. However Pedro has since poured cold water on the dating speculation, noting that they were joined by 'mutual friends' at dinner, via E! News. 'Jennifer and I are very good friends,' he clarified to Entertainment Tonight. 'I got to have dinner [with her] on Saturday, and it was a fun martini dinner.' Pedro added that the public interest in their night out was due to her fame, saying: 'That's her starlight. I'm just basking in it!' A source had previously confirmed to Page Six that they were 'not dating' but merely have a 'strictly platonic' friendship and 'respect each other as artists.' There have been rumors that Pedro might appear on Jennifer's Apple TV+ drama The Morning Show, on which she stars with Reese Witherspoon. It recently emerged that Jennifer was blindsided when her ex-husband Justin Theroux, 53, secretly married his new wife Nicole Brydon Bloom, 30. However an insider has exclusively told the Daily Mail that 'Jennifer was one of the first ones to congratulate Justin on getting married' once she learned the news. 'Yes, it took her by surprise but they have maintained a close friendship, and she is happy for him that he has found true love.' The source said that Jennifer approves of Nicole, but that her ex-husband getting married was nevertheless a bittersweet development for her. 'She cannot help be somewhat reminiscent of what they had together, but she knows what a good man he is, and she thinks that his new wife is wonderful,' said the insider. 'This gives Jennifer hope that her Prince Charming is out there.'
