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Yahoo
2 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
Watch: Wayne Dawson surprises child fighting cancer
GARIFIELD HEIGHTS, Ohio (WJW) — In a quiet Garfield Heights neighborhood, a moment unfolded that few will forget. Seven-year-old Bronx is in the fight of his life. He's battling leukemia—enduring chemotherapy, hospital stays, and the kind of fears no child should have to face. But on this day, Bronx got a surprise visit from someone who knows exactly what he's going through: Legendary FOX 8 Anchor Wayne Dawson, who has endured his own battle with cancer. Kent State to close LGBTQ+, women's, multicultural centers Wayne didn't come for the cameras. He came for Bronx. 'My mom reached out, and here he is,' said Bronx's mother, Jayvonna Terry. 'And thank you guys for everything because this just changed my life.' When Wayne walked through the front door, Bronx lit up. 'Hello, my friend; my name is Wayne Dawson from Channel 8, and your name is Bronx, right?' Wayne asked as he sat beside the boy. Deadly Ashtabula County shooting suspect taken into custody Wayne gently shared his own journey through chemotherapy, radiation and the mental weight that comes with fighting cancer. 'I know you are dealing with cancer now, am I right?' he said. 'I went through the same thing… the chemo, the radiation and all that.' Bronx listened closely. He smiled, and then he repeated the words Wayne offered to him as a mantra. 'Cancer is defeated. Cancer is defeated,' Wayne told him. For nearly an hour, the two sat together talking, laughing and simply being present in the moment. 'All I could do was just sleep and watch Nickelodeon,' Bronx shared. 'King of the Hill' actor fatally shot: Reports Wayne never needed a script. He didn't come as an anchor. He came as a survivor. And to Bronx, that meant the world. Sometimes, all it takes is someone who's been there to show a child that they can get through it too. Courage. Compassion. And the power of showing up—that's what this moment was all about. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Metro
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Gary Lineker reunites with estranged brother Wayne after 17-year fallout
Following a 17-year feud, Gary Lineker and brother Wayne have seemingly reconciled. The sports pundit, 64, and entrepreneur, 63, are believed to have fallen out amid Gary's marriage to second wife Danielle Bux, which lasted from 2009 to 2016. But both looked closer than ever as they reunited for Gary's second-oldest son's wedding over the weekend. Harry, 31, tied the knot with his fiancée Annabelle in Ibiza, where the drinks were flowing and celebrations turned raucous pretty swiftly. Sharing content to Instagram from the special occasion, Gary was captured downing alcohol from a bottle before it was passed to his younger brother. Wayne also posted pics alongside his kids, the O Beach owner being a proud father to four children from his first marriage. As son Freddie towered over him, the dad and son duo posed by the pool, Wayne dressed in white trousers and a beige blazer. His caption read: 'The boys are ready for the big family wedding today as my nephew @harry_lineker weds the beautiful @bellacfh_ 💍🧡 'My boy @freddie_lineker looking good 🔥' In a later post, he stood with his arm around daughter Tia, who wore a gold slip dress. 'Princess goals 🧡', he penned sweetly. Meanwhile, Gary is yet to share any of his own content from the celebrations or reply to Wayne's social media uploads. As for the history of their so-called feud, it dates back to 2008, when Gary brought Danielle to Ibiza for a family holiday. Speaking to The Sun in April 2015, Wayne mused: 'In my opinion, Danielle cost me my relationship with my brother.' 'Sadly, Gary is no longer a part of my life,' he confessed. 'They came to Ibiza in August 2008, and it was really awkward. I didn't spark with Danielle, and our relationship was cold.' It's believed their frequent phone calls and home visits then ceased, with Wayne claiming the frosty atmosphere with Danielle – who 'stayed in her room' on the first day and did not socialise at night – caused the friction. He says he never had a conversation with her during the trip. Consequently, Wayne did not attend Gary and Danielle's wedding, despite the sibling being best man at Gary's first wedding to Michelle Cockayne in 1986. Wayne refused to go because his then-girlfriend of 18 months, Ana Tanaka, was also not invited. 'She was a lovely, polite girl, and not a five-minute girlfriend,' Wayne previously defended. The club owner claims he has attempted to build bridges over the years, including for Gary's 50th birthday celebrations. However, they shared a phone call that lasted mere seconds. 'I would love nothing more than him to call me up tomorrow and ask to go to lunch to speak about it, but I don't think it's going to happen,' Wayne said. Ultimately, Gary and Danielle announced in January 2016 that they were divorcing, the reason given being that Gary did not want more kids. As for the perspective of the Leicester-born footie star, it was once claimed that he didn't approve of Wayne's lifestyle. In a 2015 interview, Wayne's old friend and former PR man, Neil Deal, claimed: 'Gary had a bit of a problem with Wayne's party lifestyle. 'He and his brother used to get along well enough, but they were worlds apart. 'And as Gary became more famous in sport and TV, Wayne seemed to become more of a party animal to compensate, and they just grew apart.' Some of the latest comments from either brother on the matter came from Wayne in 2017, when he suggested they were finally on somewhat better terms. Speaking to The Sunday Mirror, he revealed they were 'talking' again. 'We are not how we were years and years ago, but we speak more now,' he shared, adding that they were 'slowly getting there'. 'It's important. He's my brother. We were so close. We used to play golf twice a week, go to each other's houses, and speak every day on the phone.' Nevertheless, Wayne has always been close with Gary's sons George, Harry, Angus, and Tobias, who often fly out to see him in Ibiza, with George specifically visiting 'three times a year'. 'All the boys are fantastic; they are all mad and love a drink, love a girl, and there is nothing wrong with that,' Wayne previously spilled. 'Whereas my boys, believe it or not… Dwayne, my eldest, is like Gary. He is the father of our relationship, not me. More Trending 'My son ends up looking after me. I'll be sitting on the streets of San Antonio at 7am, acting an idiot, and he will come and say, 'Dad, what are you doing?'' Wayne has also insisted he is Gary's 'biggest fan', joking once that he is now 'very good at presenting' after being 'absolutely rubbish' when he first started. Last month, Gary signed off from hosting Match of the Day one last time, having fronted the BBC highlights show for 26 years and sat comfortably as their highest-paid star with a salary of £1.4million. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Gary Lineker names his 'favourite' to win Ballon d'Or ahead of Liverpool superstar Mohamed Salah MORE: Reason Gary Lineker's final interview with Mohamed Salah was 'scrapped' revealed MORE: Gary Lineker names the 'amazing' player he doesn't want to win the Ballon d'Or
Daily Record
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Gary Lineker beams as he celebrates son's wedding after BBC exit
Gary Lineker, 64, looked dapper as he attended his son George's wedding over the weekend alongside estranged brother Wayne Lineker, just days after his BBC exit. Gary Lineker was spotted looking dapper and upbeat at his son's nuptials last weekend. The 64-year-old broadcaster enjoyed the sweet family event, which comes following his recent BBC exit. His son George, 33, took to Instagram to share heartwarming moments from the wedding on Monday, June 2, with those in attendance also including Gary 's estranged brother Wayne. A touching photo was posted by George showing him and his dad smiling together as they celebrated the big day. The joyous family gathering follows a rough few weeks for Gary, since being relieved of his BBC duties following his views on Israel's presence in Gaza. The former England footballer and commentator's departure came prematurely after he shared a pro-Palestine video concerning the Gaza conflict on social media. The video contained a controversial cartoon rat emoji linked to antisemitic symbols, as reported by the Mirror. Amid backlash, Gary issued an apology on Monday, May 19, for any distress caused, clarifying that he would "never consciously repost anything anti-Semitic". The football icon announced his decision to scale back from his prominent presenting role after 20 years. Despite recent tough times in his career, there's a potential silver lining with his brother Wayne following their attendance at the family wedding. Gary and Wayne were reportedly embroiled in a bitter feud that caused tension within the family. Wayne alleged their relationship turned sour after Gary began dating Danielle Bux in 2008, whom he wed the next year but divorced in 2016. "In my opinion, Danielle cost me my relationship with my brother. Sadly Gary is no longer a part of my life," Wayne disclosed to The Sun in April 2015. Wayne was left baffled when their regular phone chats and visits suddenly stopped, according to reports. The Ibiza beach club owner was at a loss as to why they lost touch within a year, attributing it to an uncomfortable initial encounter with Danielle. "They came to Ibiza in August 2008 and it was really awkward. I didn't spark with Danielle and our relationship was cold," Wayne recounted. He claimed that Danielle secluded herself in her room on the first day and then there was no communication between them during a night out the following evening. Keen not to cause a stir with his brother, Wayne refrained from confronting Gary about the chilliness, yet that holiday marked the last interaction he had with Danielle. Although Wayne had been the best man at Gary's first marriage to Michelle Cockayne in 1986, he was conspicuously absent from Gary's second wedding. Wayne reportedly declined to attend his brother's wedding after being informed that his then-girlfriend, model Ana Tanaka, wasn't on the guest list just months before the big day. "He was my brother and he was telling me that I couldn't bring my girlfriend of a year and a half to his wedding. She was a lovely, polite girl, and not a five-minute girlfriend," Wayne said. Wayne recounted how his efforts to mend their relationship were unsuccessful, with an uncomfortable phone call on Gary's 50th birthday ending in under a minute. Wayne stated: "I would love nothing more than him to call me up tomorrow and ask to go to lunch to speak about it, but I don't think it's going to happen." Despite the estrangement, Wayne has maintained a strong connection with Gary's sons, George, Harry, Angus, and Tobias, who often visit him in Ibiza. "All four come here. They always say 'If Carlsberg made uncles, then I'm the man'. They get treated amazingly. George comes three times a year," Wayne disclosed. Even with their disagreements, Wayne has never stopped being "immensely proud" of Gary. Upon learning that Gary was the BBC's second-highest earner in August 2017, with an annual salary between £1,750,000-£1,799,999, Wayne felt his brother was worth every penny. Acknowledging himself as Gary's "biggest fan", Wayne commented: "He is very good at presenting now. I remember watching him when he first started, he was absolutely rubbish. "He was so nervous doing Match of the Day, but within six months he got his confidence sorted. When he started he had to replace Des Lynam, Des was fantastic in his day, he was the man. Trying to follow that is really difficult, but Gary pulled it off. Within two years he was established and now he is the main man. "There is probably no one better. He works hard and is a very intelligent man. He has always been protective of his image, which has paid off in the years. He is a very respected man and has done well."
Daily Mirror
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Gary and Wayne Lineker's murky past as they're both pictured at family wedding
The long-standing rift between the brothers didn't stand in the way of a family celebration as Gary Lineker's son Harry and new wife Annabelle said 'I do' in Ibiza this weekend As Wayne and Gary Lineker reunited to mark an important family moment, it presented a further opportunity to repair their fractured relationship. The brothers were in attendance as Gary's son Harry married fiancée Annabelle in Ibiza. His sibling George, 33, share some special moments from the sun-soaked celebration, which also included Gary's estranged sibling. The Lineker brothers were both in high spirits as they joined in the festivities at a family gathering. They didn't let their differences show as they downed drinks at the bash, both pictured pouring booze into their mouths as they got the party started. There was no sign of any issued between them as they toasted the happy couple with the former Match Of The Day presenter looking relaxed on the White Island. The 17-year rift between the siblings, which Wayne attributes to beginning in 2008, has been no secret, with the younger brother squarely blaming Gary's ex-wife for the family discord. Tensions reportedly escalated over Wayne's lively social life creating friction. Wayne claimed they drifted apart when Gary started seeing Danielle Bux, whom he married the following year, and went on to divorce in 2016. "In my opinion, Danielle cost me my relationship with my brother. Sadly, Gary is no longer a part of my life," Wayne told The Sun in April 2015. Wayne claimed he was baffled when their weekly phone conversations and home visits came to an abrupt end. The Ibiza playboy couldn't understand why their contact had fizzled out within a year, but he put the blame on an awkward first meeting with Danielle. Accepting their polarity, Wayne, now 62, previously said: "Gary is a very intelligent guy in a general knowledge kind of way, whereas I'm not. I'm savvy and streetwise." "They came to Ibiza in August 2008 and it was really awkward. I didn't spark with Danielle and our relationship was cold," said Wayne. He claimed Danielle stayed in her room for the whole of the first day then they didn't speak at all during a night out the next evening. Not wanting to upset his brother, Wayne didn't question Gary about the frostiness, but the holiday would be the last time he ever spoke to Danielle. Wayne had been the best man at Gary's first wedding to ex-wife Michelle Cockayne in 1986, but he didn't even attend his second set of nuptials. The club owner refused to attend because he was told his then-girlfriend, model Ana Tanaka, was not invited just months before the big day. "He was my brother, and he was telling me that I couldn't bring my girlfriend of a year and a half to his wedding. She was a lovely, polite girl, and not a five-minute girlfriend," argued Wayne. Wayne claimed his attempts to reconcile their brotherly bond failed, and an awkward call on Gary's 50th birthday lasted less than a minute. Wayne admitted he had given up, adding: "I would love nothing more than him to call me up tomorrow and ask to go to lunch to speak about it, but I don't think it's going to happen." Offering Gary's alleged perspective on things in a 2015 interview with the Mail, Wayne's old pal and former PR man, Neil Deal, claimed: "Gary had a bit of a problem with Wayne's party lifestyle. "He and his brother used to get along well enough, but they were worlds apart. And as Gary became more famous in sport and TV, Wayne seemed to become more of a party animal to compensate, and they just grew apart." But eight years ago, the brothers had slowly started to heal their rift. "We talk now. We are not how we were years and years ago, but we speak more now," Wayne told The Sunday Mirror. "We are slowly getting there. It's important. He's my brother. We were so close. We used to play golf twice a week, go to each other's houses and speak every day on the phone." While most people were shocked that Gary remained close friends with Danielle after they split up, it didn't come as a surprise to his brother."
Scottish Sun
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Gary Lineker reunites with brother Wayne amid 17-year feud as pair neck bottle of booze at his son's Ibiza wedding
FEUD BRO-KEN Gary Lineker reunites with brother Wayne amid 17-year feud as pair neck bottle of booze at his son's Ibiza wedding GARY LINEKER appeared to put his feud with brother Wayne to one side as they partied at a family wedding in Ibiza. The Linekers celebrated in style as the former Match of the Day host's son Harry got married. 2 Gary Lineker knocked back booze at his son's wedding 2 Wayne later got his turn Harry, 31, tied the knot with partner Bella in a luxurious ceremony over the weekend. And several videos posted on social media show both Gary and Wayne enjoying themselves. The former England striker wore a smart white shirt that he risked getting drenched as a bottle of booze was poured into his mouth. His younger brother Wayne was next up to catch the beer as he dressed to impress in a stylish suit. The entrepreneur appeared to give his sibling a smile as they celebrated the happy couple. It comes after a 17-year feud between the Lineker brothers.
