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Telegraph
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
Dame Deborah James's widower ‘in relationship with Swiss investment banker'
The widower of Dame Deborah James is reportedly in a relationship with a Swiss investment banker. Sebastien Bowen, 45, was pictured holding hands with Susann Aulbach while walking alongside the Thames in west London. The Daily Mail reported that Ms Aulback, 39, is the head of investor relations at a London finance firm. They were seen enjoying lunch at the the River Cafe in Hammersmith after Mr Bowen was said to have been given the blessing of his late wife's family to start dating again. Before her death from cancer in June 2022, aged 40, Dame Deborah told her husband he could move on but not 'marry a bimbo'. She was awarded a damehood by Prince William, who visited her at her parents' home in Woking, Surrey. After starting her end-of-life care, the former deputy headmistress said in an interview: 'I have given him strict instructions: I want him to move on. 'He's a handsome man. I'm like, 'don't be taken for a ride, don't marry a bimbo, find someone else who can make you laugh like we did'.' In 2023, her mother, Heather, said: 'Deborah will be a hard act to follow, but he has our blessing.' Mr Bowen and Dame Deborah married in 2008 and had two children together. She was diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2015, and went on to call herself 'Bowelbabe'. The broadcaster, best known for the award-winning You, Me And The Big C, raised more than £11 million for cancer charities, including £3 million in three days after announcing that she was moving to hospice care. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge revealed that they were among the thousands who had donated. The couple tweeted: 'Every now and then, someone captures the heart of the nation with their zest for life and tenacious desire to give back to society. @bowelbabe is one of those special people. 'Her tireless efforts to raise awareness of bowel cancer and end the stigma of treatment are inspiring. We are so sad to hear her recent update but pleased to support the @bowelbabef (Bowelbabe Fund) which will benefit the @royalmarsdenNHS among others. 'Deborah, our thoughts are with you, your family and your friends. Thank you for giving hope to so many who are living with cancer. W & C.'
Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Single Dad Says His Siblings ‘Effectively Cut Me Off' After He Started a Relationship with His Kids' Much Younger Au Pair
A widowed father of four began what he thought was a discreet relationship with his kids' 24-year-old au pair His mother found out about the relationship and "went nuclear," telling his siblings that the children were upset Reddit users questioned the judgment of the father for being involved with someone whom he employsA widowed father of four says his relationship with his children's much younger au pair has caused a family rift. In a post on Reddit's 'Am I the A------' forum, the single father, 40, explained that he's been widowed for the past five years and has relied on au pairs and childminders to help provide care. 'I have always treated them well and never had any issues,' he wrote. is now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! His mother has also been a help, but he added that their relationship was more fraught. 'We have a complex relationship. She constantly gossips about me and my siblings to each other. She has done this for as long as I can remember,' he said, adding that she goes to his house more than two to three times a week. He is an executive who works long hours for a medium-sized company and uses that time to go to the gym. The man said that last December, his 24-year-old au pair 'confessed she had feelings for me.' He said he rebuffed her due to their age difference and their dynamic in the home. She went away for a month and when she returned after Christmas, 'things went back to normal.' 'However, I confess I did develop feelings for her," he said. "In late February she said her feelings hadn't changed and in her words 'She is a grown a-- woman who knows what she wants' and the age gap doesn't bother her.' The man said he began a 'discreet relationship' with the au pair, but his son and mother both found out. 'My mother suspected something too and my eldest son told her," he said. "My mother went nuclear and told all my siblings what had been going on and that my kids went to her because they were extremely upset about this. This is despite me asking her to respect my privacy and allow me to handle it my way. My mother was shouting, making insinuations about both my au pair and me." The man said that his relationship with his siblings is now compromised. 'My siblings have all effectively cut me off and I was uninvited to my brother's housewarming after he got his new place," he wrote. "Two of my siblings have told me they are tired of the way I've been treating my mother and one accused me of being verbally aggressive to her and shouting at her, even though it was actually the other way around.' He also said that his two sons have told him that his mother 'would regularly criticise me and my parenting style.' The man said his mother 'wants things to go back to the way they were but I don't trust her,' and need guidance. He acknowledged that people would have strong opinions about his relationship with the au pair. Many commenters found it difficult to get past the man getting involved with not only someone much younger, but one who he employs. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. 'You engaged in pretty solidly inappropriate behavior with someone you employ. You know it's inappropriate, and that's why you kept it a secret. Your secret was found out and now you're deep in it,' a commentator wrote, continuing, 'YTA [you are the a------], of course you are. If you can't be up front about something, don't do it. You've lied to everyone and now they've found out. Good luck.' Other users also faulted the mother and believed a form of 'parental alienation' was at play, given her behavior. 'What your mom is doing is called triangulation. She is managing the story (lying) to stay in control of the family dynamics,' the commentator said. ' She is also turning your own children against you. She is basically enmeshing them in a co-dependent or abusive relationship with her. This is what we call a toxic parent.' Read the original article on People
Daily Mail
09-06-2025
- General
- Daily Mail
Renowned architect, 80, spotted bagging groceries to pay off late wife's crippling medical debt
An 80-year-old man who was an accomplished architect is now bagging groceries to pay off $80,000 of medical debt from his late wife's health struggles. Gary Saling, of St. George, Utah, had a brilliant career designing luxurious multimillion-dollar mansions for high-society clients. His extravagant work had even earned him a place on Architectural Digest's top 100 list. Despite his accolades and achievements, the title that meant the most to him was 'husband.' So when his beloved wife, Carol, was diagnosed with sundowner syndrome - a condition that amplifies dementia symptoms in the evening - in 2017, he devoted all of his time and energy to caring for her. While Carol's neurology appointments were covered by Medicare, her at home care was not. 'I made the promise to keep her at home and never put her in a nursing home because I took vows,' Gary told FOX 13. After a strenuous battle with the degenerative condition, Carol, who was an artist, passed away in 2021 - leaving Gary to grapple with the loss of his wife while tackling the astronomical debt she left behind. The hardworking widower got a job at a local grocery store, Smith's Market, to start chipping away at the tens of thousands owed. Bagging groceries and helping customers with a smile, community members began noticing Gary and wondering why he was still working at his age. 'I saw Gary bagging groceries, and I thought, "What's this guy, why is this elderly man still here?"' Duana Johnson, who runs a ministry in the neighborhood, recalled to FOX 13. Johnson started fundraisers to help ease Gary's financial burden. His GoFundMe has raised more than $1,900. She also set up a donation account for Gary at the State Bank of Southern Utah and a Venmo account, under the username @HelpGaryRetire with the verification code 2956, to garner funds on his behalf. 'We started a fundraiser and people have been messaging, saying that they see him all the time and they really love him. He's always nice, he's always kind, he's always greeting them and smiling,' Johnson told the outlet. She further elaborated on GoFundMe: 'My prayer is that we can raise the amount of money that was meant for Gary to retire that had to go into medical bills that have kept him in debt and basically is keeping him working "until he dies," as Gary puts it.' Adding urgency to the cause, Gary contracted infections in both of his feet and needs surgery, Johnson wrote. His condition combined with his age makes it difficult and uncomfortable for him to stand and move around all day. Gary grew up in Laguna Beach, California, with a single mother who he credits for his diligent work ethic. He had previously bagged and delivered groceries as a teen. He distinctively remembers taking groceries to actress Bette Davis' house. Gary said Davis had known his mother, who waitressed at the iconic Victor Hugo's restaurant in Beverly Hills. 'She said, "Because your mom has waited on me at Victor Hugo... How I know you're her son is you're just as much of a workaholic as she is,"' he recalled. He went on to pursue a glamorous architectural career in Hollywood. Gary had two children with his first wife, who divorced him in 1980 and left him with the kids. Gary finally met the love of his life in 1991, when he and Carol locked eyes at a stoplight. 'I mean, it was the exact instant. We both raised our sunglasses,' Gary said, gushing over their first encounter. The pair realized they had been going to the same coffee shop for decades without ever crossing paths. The store owner's wife caught wind of their infatuation with each other, and with some good-intentioned meddling, got Gary and Carol to mingle. 'She comes around the corner and she's crying and she goes "Gary, are you telling me you finally ran into Carol?"' the mourning husband told FOX 13. After sitting on a bench and chatting for three hours, the future husband and wife knew they were meant to be together. When Carol was diagnosed with her life-altering condition, the pair uprooted their lives and moved to southern Utah to be closer to her neurologist. Hiring in-home care quickly drained their savings. When Carol passed, Gary lost her social security as well. Gary is beyond grateful for the community's support, but maintains his humility, reiterating that he would do anything to fulfill the promise he had to Carol.
Daily Mail
12-05-2025
- General
- Daily Mail
Saturday Gold Lotto results: Toowoomba man comes forward to claim $3.3million prize
A Toowoomba man who continued playing his late wife's favourite lotto numbers has won $3.3million in the weekend's Saturday Gold Lotto draw. The retiree held one of six division one winning tickets in draw 4571. At first, Lottery officials struggled to contact the man as his registered phone number was disconnected. When the retiree came forward after checking his ticket himself, he said he 'could not believe' his luck. 'I've been playing Gold Lotto since it first started,' he said. 'The most I've ever won on a Gold Lotto ticket was $600, and I thought that was memorable. 'I'm a widower. My late wife and I have a set of numbers that we used to play together.' He said he played his wife's numbers ever since she passed away, but also threw in QuickPick numbers when a larger prize was on offer. The man said he would get in touch with his financial advisor and likely share the win around 'The only bummer is that she's not here to celebrate the win with me. We used to play together,' he said. 'It would've been nice to share this moment with her, but she's looking down on me.' The winner said he would be in contact with his financial advisor before making any major decisions regarding the win. 'I'll probably share the win around a bit,' he said. His 12-game QuickPick entry was purchased at Campbell's News & Casket in Toowoomba. The winning numbers were 1, 35, 18, 25, 45 and 38, while the supplementary numbers were 4 and 16. Across Australia, there were six division one winning entries in Saturday Gold Lotto draw 4571 – three in New South Wales, two in Victoria and one in Queensland. The Lott's division one winning tally has now reached 402 so far in the financial year, including 104 won by Golden Casket customers.
