Brit who filmed vicious YouTube shark attack video where you can hear the scream is still haunted by it

Brit who filmed vicious YouTube shark attack video where you can hear the scream is still haunted by it

Brit who filmed vicious YouTube shark attack video where you can hear the scream is still haunted by it

The video captured the moment the shark encounter suddenly went wrong

Warning: This article contains graphic images and video which some readers may find distressing

While you’re splashing about in the frosty waters of the British seaside, it’s highly unlikely you’ll fall victim to a deadly shark attack.

And hopefully, experiencing the huge fish having a bite is something we’ll never have to go through. But unfortunately, for those who do, it’s something that’s probably going to stay with them until the day they die.

Like this Brit, who is still haunted by the shark attack he filmed a vicious YouTube video of where you can hear the scream.

Back in 2018, Dan White was completing his deep diver certification when he came across a whitetip shark.

He thought it was a ‘cool encounter’ and decided to start filming while it swam its way over to his diving group. The man had come across three sharks very recently ‘with no trouble at all’, hence the confidence in whipping out his camera.

However, as the horrifying YouTube clip shows, things took a terrible turn.

Several German drivers who were swimming in the same area joined with White’s group, with the shark’s behaviour began to change.

He told Tracking Sharks in 2018: “As I was filming, I noticed that one of the outlet diver’s bubbles spooked the shark and it turned to investigate.”

In the video, you can see the shark making its way to the diver’s level and swimming towards them.

The whitetip shark inhabits tropical and warm temperate seas (Reinhard Dirscherl/ullstein bild via Getty Images)

The whitetip shark inhabits tropical and warm temperate seas (Reinhard Dirscherl/ullstein bild via Getty Images)

The animal then begins to attack a diver, with the clip showing it biting into its victim’s leg.

Dan retold this scary encounter to the BBC’s Why Sharks Attack: “It bit into the diver’s leg, latched on, thrashed around and ended up going over almost like a cartwheel.

“It was crazy, it wouldn’t let go for what felt like forever. It ended up tearing his calf muscle completely off his leg.”

The man’s calf was ripped to shreds and the shark had not only completely destroyed his calf muscle but also bitten down to the bone.

“There was a big plume of blood in the water. Another diver started screaming you could hear her scream – a shriek noise in your ear,” Dan said.

“It’s horrifying to listen to.”

The scary video captured the scream (YouTube/@scubasoul)

The scary video captured the scream (YouTube/@scubasoul)

Despite the group being 10 metres below the water’s surface, you can hear the scream in the video. After the shark attack, the man was helped up to the surface where he was heaved out from the water.

Before being rushed to shore, first responders administered pain medication and applied a tourniquet to the man’s leg, which miraculously didn’t need to be amputated. He was then taken to hospital.

Unsurprisingly, YouTube users were quick to express their shock beneath the video, with one person writing in the comments: “Very scary footage.”

Another added: “Wow, absolutely terrifying.”

While a third penned: “The most chilling part of this is still being able to hear the screaming under water.”

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Cruise ship worker explains the one thing passengers do that ‘slaps furious crew members in the face’

Cruise ship worker explains the one thing passengers do that ‘slaps furious crew members in the face’

Cruise ship worker explains the one thing passengers do that ‘slaps furious crew members in the face’

Lucy Southerton has been working on cruise ships for almost 10 years

A woman who has worked on cruises for almost 10 years has revealed the one infuriating thing passengers always seem to do.

Originally from Birmingham, Lucy Southerton started out as a massage therapist on cruise ships when she was just 19.

Over the past five years though, she’s provided some real insight into what goes on over international waters on her YouTube channel Cruising As Crew.

Lucy Southerton has been working on cruise ships for almost 10 years (Instagram/@cruisingascrew)

Lucy Southerton has been working on cruise ships for almost 10 years (Instagram/@cruisingascrew)

In a recent upload, she explained how annoying it can be for crew members when passengers ‘remove the gratuities’ from the bill.

“Now a lot of people think that gratuities are additional to a crew member’s wage, as in the crew member gets a nice wage and the gratuities are something extra. But unfortunately, they’re not, the gratuities makeup the crew member’s basic wage,” Lucy said.

“The reason that cruise lines get you to add gratuities on at the end to makeup the crew member’s wage is so that they can advertise cruises for less. You pay less for the cruise, which means you are more likely to come on and cruise.

“If the cruise lines upped the crew members’ wages to what they should be, cruising would be a lot more expensive.

Lucy Southerton started out as a massage therapist on cruise ships when she was 19 (Instagram/@cruisingascrew)

Lucy Southerton started out as a massage therapist on cruise ships when she was 19 (Instagram/@cruisingascrew)

“So it is really not okay to remove gratuities, like a really s**t move if you do that because this person has worked really hard for you all week, if they’re your housekeeper especially and you’re basically slapping them in the face if you remove gratuities.”

Previously, Lucy also opened up about what it was like to date colleagues on board and how weird it can get.

“So, I think it’s kind of well known that a lot of stuff goes on, on cruise ships,” she said.

“And it’s all kind of ‘incestuous’ in a weird way because when you live in a small town, there’s only a certain amount of people.

“So you know, friends end up hooking up with friends, who then end up going with the other friend, and that’s like cruise ships.

“Ultimately, there is only a certain number of people to choose from, so things are going to cross over at certain points.”

However, Lucy insisted that having sex on board is actually really ‘safe’.

“So my friend was really worried about catching something like an STI or an STF because he was like, ‘are they just rife?'”, she continued.

“Well firstly, when you have your medical done to work on a cruise ship, I would say 80 percent of medicals test you for sexually transmitted infections and diseases.

“So actually, in that sense, it’s quite safe because the majority of people who work on a cruise ship have been tested for something.”

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'Shocking' amount $10,000,000 winner of MrBeast’s Beast Games will actually take home

‘Shocking’ amount $10,000,000 winner of MrBeast’s Beast Games will actually take home

'Shocking' amount $10,000,000 winner of MrBeast’s Beast Games will actually take home

The prize money for the Beast Games was $10,000,000

The winning contestant of MrBeast’s craziest gameshow yet wasn’t awarded the full $10,000,000 in prize money.

Amazon Prime Video’s Beast Games has finally reached a conclusion with ‘the largest cash prize in TV history’ being up for grabs.

1,000 contestants battled it out, as MrBeast – real name Jimmy Donaldson – promised to give ‘away a private island, Lamborghinis, and millions more in cash throughout the competition’, which had a whopping £79,600,000 budget.

Beast Games is the YouTuber's first ever gameshow on Amazon with 'the largest cash prize in TV history' (YouTube/MrBeast 2)

Beast Games is the YouTuber’s first ever gameshow on Amazon with ‘the largest cash prize in TV history’ (YouTube/MrBeast 2)

The 26-year-old spent £11,950,000 million to build ‘Beast City’, in Toronto, Canada, and also gave away upwards of £25 million to contestants throughout the show.

However, it was Jeff Allen, known as Player 831, who came out on top and was announced as the winner of the $10,000,000 competition.

That being said, he was ‘only’ awarded $5.03 million after taxes, as MrBeast himself pointed out.

Responding to an article with the headline: “The winner of MrBeast’s $10,000,000 ‘Beast Games’ prize will only receive $5.03 million after taxes,” he tweeted ‘Only’.

The winner of MrBeast’s $10,000,000 ‘Beast Games’ prize will only receive $5.03 million after taxes

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This received a mix of comments over on X, as one person commented: “They won a life changing amount of money.”

“The taxes are INSANE but I would gladly settle for $5 million.”

Although others were a little less forgiving to the US tax system.

“Congrats to the IRS for winning beast games. They spent a lot of time and hard work getting there!” another sarcastically wrote.

“Yeah, only. You have 10 million and they only got half,” a third added.

“So it’s only relative to the stated amount.

“This is about how bad taxes are, not you.”

“How does it feel to pay $10m knowing $5m will go straight to the tax man… when you know you already just paid tax on it… Seems horrible,” a fourth person complained.

The winner of the Beast Games (YouTube/MrBeast 2)

The winner of the Beast Games (YouTube/MrBeast 2)

Someone else also pointed out: “Only is right…MrBeast is basically gifting someone $5M and the government $5M.

“But when you really think about it, MrBeast had to make $13M so he could give the government 30% toward income tax.

“So the government got $8M in this deal.”

“My goal is to make the greatest show possible and prove YouTubers and creators can succeed on other platforms,” MrBeast, the host and executive producer, told Amazon prior to the show.

“Amazon gave me the creative control I need to try and make it happen. I hope to make the YouTube community proud.”

Over on Rotten Tomatoes, the critics have given it an underwhelming 13 per cent, while the audience scored it 89 per cent. Quite the difference.

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Death Row inmate was asked what it felt like knowing he would be killed tomorrow

Death Row inmate was asked what it felt like knowing he would be killed tomorrow

Death Row inmate was asked what it felt like knowing he would be killed tomorrow

Oscar Ray Bolin was sentenced to death for the kidnap and murder of three women

A death row inmate who claimed to be innocent was asked how it felt to know he’d die a day before his execution.

Oscar Ray Bolin received three death sentences in 1991 for abducting and murdering three women across 1986 in Florida.

He would go on to maintain his innocence all the way up until his death on January 7, 2016, via lethal injection, even giving an interview to the media on the day before his execution took place.

Terri Lynn Matthews, one of the three women killed by Bolin (Police Handout)

Terri Lynn Matthews, one of the three women killed by Bolin (Police Handout)

Who were Oscar Ray Bolin’s victims?

On January 25, 1986, Bolin attacked and killed his first victim, a 25-year-old restaurant manager named Natalie Blanche Holley, after she had finished a night shift and stabbed her to death.

Holley’s body was discovered the morning by jogger running through a local woodland.

His second victim was 17-year-old student Stephanie Collins, who vanished in November after finishing a late shift at her job. Collins would remain missing for another month before it was found by authorities.

She had also been stabbed to death and suffered blunt force head injuries.

On the same day that Collins’ body was recovered, police were also alerted to the disappearance of 26-year-old Teri Lynn Matthews, who had vanished from her car outside a post office. Her body was found beaten and stabbed later that day, also wrapped in a white sheet.

Despite obvious connections between the three killings, it would take four years before authorities were able to link Bolin to the deaths of the three woman – thanks to an anonymous tip off from his ex-wife.

Bolin was interviewed the day before his death (Fox)

Bolin was interviewed the day before his death (Fox)

By the time Bolin’s ex-wife made the call, he was already in police custody, serving a separate sentence for the 1987 kidnap, rape and attempted murder of a woman in Ohio.

The tip would lead Bolin’s younger half-brother Philip to speak out against him, revealing that he’d witnessed his sibling attacking a woman wrapped in a sheet back in 1986. This was later confirmed to be Matthews. Bolin’s cousin would also testify that he’d assisted the killer with abducting a woman in Texas in 1987.

He added that Bolin had ultimately raped and strangled the woman, however, authorities in Texas declined to pursue the case due to his other charges.

Bolin would spend the 28 years between his initial imprisonment and death maintaining that he was innocent and had been framed.

In a final interview with Fox the day before his execution, Bolin stated that he was at ‘peace’ with death as it meant being ‘released’ from prison.

“[I feel] a little numb,” he said with a laugh, when reporters when asked how he was doing.

“We all die, but knowing your exact date and time, that’s hard to deal with.

“But I’m at peace with myself… my punishment’s over.”
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Barbra Streisand Solidified Her Marriage to Husband of 26 Years in Dream Home That Took 11 Years to Buy

Barbra Streisand Solidified Her Marriage to Husband of 26 Years in Dream Home That Took 11 Years to Buy

Barbra Streisand | Barbra Streisand and James Brolin's house | James Brolin and Barbra Streisand | Sources: Getty Images | YouTube/Netflix | Instagram/barbrastreisand
Barbra Streisand | Barbra Streisand and James Brolin’s house | James Brolin and Barbra Streisand | Sources: Getty Images | YouTube/Netflix | Instagram/barbrastreisand

Barbra Streisand Solidified Her Marriage to Husband of 26 Years in Dream Home That Took 11 Years to Buy

Barbra Streisand is celebrating 26 years of marriage with her beloved husband in the beautiful home where they solidified their relationship. Interestingly, it took 11 years for the iconic entertainer to purchase her dream home, which has housed many memories for the happy couple.

Legendary powerhouse performer Barbara Streisand, 82, and her iconic actor husband of 26 years, James Brolin, 83, have been living in the same house with their dogs for many years. However, the journey to buying the home was not easy. The couple had to work hard to get to where they wanted to be.

Barbra Streisand and James Brolin at the premiere of "And So It Goes" in East Hampton, New York on July 6, 2014 | Source: Getty Images

Barbra Streisand and James Brolin at the premiere of “And So It Goes” in East Hampton, New York on July 6, 2014 | Source: Getty Images

Streisand saw the home for the first time when she was living nearby. However, she could not buy it because her boyfriend at the time didn’t like it. Another factor prohibiting her from making the purchase was the fact that she was unable to afford the house at the time.

A view of Barbra Streisand and James Brolin's home, posted on Novmeber 14, 2023 | Source: YouTube/The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

A view of Barbra Streisand and James Brolin’s home, posted on Novmeber 14, 2023 | Source: YouTube/The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Now, the couple lives in Streisand’s dream home. This is the same home that saw them recently celebrate their 26th wedding anniversary on July 1. Taking to Instagram to mark the momentous milestone, Streisand posted an endearing photo of the two posing for a picture in a side embrace.

“28 years today since we met honey… and 26 years today since we married! Love you. B ❤️,” penned the “Funny Girl” star in her caption.

Brolin and Streisand live in their house with their adorable Maltese poodles, which they are enamored with. Streisand has even shared photos of the dogs on their birthdays on her Instagram page. There are three dogs, Scarlet, Violet, and Fanny.

The first time that Streisand saw the home was in 1984 when she lived on a ranch down the road most weekends. She mentioned that she never really enjoyed that house and so, her real estate broker introduced her to a place near the ocean.

Streisand admitted that the house’s facade was not grand because it was a modern gray and looked like some sort of “contraption.” However, when she entered the home, she found that it had a “rustic charm.”

Barbra Streisand showing Stephen Colbert around her home, posted on November 14, 2023 | Source: YouTube/The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Barbra Streisand showing Stephen Colbert around her home, posted on November 14, 2023 | Source: YouTube/The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

The Broadway star immediately fell in love with the house and wanted to purchase it. Unfortunately, this was not in the cards for her yet, and she had to wait many more years before she could finally call the house home.

At that point, Streisand owned the ranch that she had been staying on, and her manager told her that until she sold the ranch, she would not be able to afford the home she had fallen in love with.

She also admitted that her boyfriend at the time thought the home she loved was too close to the cliff on which the house was situated. Streisand decided that she wouldn’t buy it but confessed, “I was so forlorn when I found out that it was sold to someone else, and they had started renovating it.”

Stephen Colbert and Barbra Streisand having a discussion, posted on November 14, 2023 | Source: YouTube/The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Stephen Colbert and Barbra Streisand having a discussion, posted on November 14, 2023 | Source: YouTube/The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Streisand’s love for the home did not fade with time. In fact, she never stopped thinking about her dream house that she could not purchase for herself. She divulged that she felt deeply about the house.

Barbra Streisand showing Gayle King around her home, posted on November 5, 2023 | Source: YouTube/CBS Sunday Morning

Barbra Streisand showing Gayle King around her home, posted on November 5, 2023 | Source: YouTube/CBS Sunday Morning

Although, at the time, she did not buy the home, Streisand still lived on the nearby ranch and often saw the place. She also said that the couple who owned the property knew how much she loved it.

Talking about what she did after finding out that the home had been sold, she admitted, “I would climb over the fence and walk around to see what they were doing and pine, literally pine for this house I didn’t buy.”

However, some years later, her luck turned around when the couple who owned the house kept her in mind as they got ready to move.

She even bought a house one house away from her beloved home just because they were close together. Streisand then made friends with the old couple that had the house between the one she wanted and the one she owned.

She revealed that when the old couple moved away, she bought their house with the thought that she would knock both homes down and build one big house for herself on the two-acre property.

Lo and behold, fate finally smiled upon her. The couple in the house that she wanted got divorced and reduced the price of the home, which meant that Streisand could finally afford to purchase the property for herself and finally call it home in 1995. She said she was grateful for the house because she did not have to build it or fuss over small details.

The House Is Picture Perfect

Streisand may have waited a long time for her home, but she has made her life in that home beautiful since she moved in almost 30 years ago. She said the house paid homage to craftsmanship.

The beach front home of Barbra Streisand in Malibu, California on June 30, 1998 | Source: Getty Images

The beach front home of Barbra Streisand in Malibu, California on June 30, 1998 | Source: Getty Images

A view inside Barbra Streisand's home, posted on November 14, 2023 | Source: YouTube/The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

A view inside Barbra Streisand’s home, posted on November 14, 2023 | Source: YouTube/The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

For the first few years, Streisand lived in the home with her husband, Brolin, and their dog at the time, Samantha. Unfortunately, Samantha has since passed away but left Streisand with two sweet pups.

The home sits on a large land adorned with lush green lawns. An aerial shot of the house reveals the spacious garden and the pool at the front of the mansion, facing the ocean. The driveway is at the back of the house.

To help her design the interior of her home, Streisand studied many books and drew inspiration from things she had seen while traveling that were appealing to her. She also mentioned that she loved doing it.

A view inside Barbra Streisand's home, posted on November 14, 2023 | Source: YouTube/The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

A view inside Barbra Streisand’s home, posted on November 14, 2023 | Source: YouTube/The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

A view of the kitchen ware and crockery in Barbra Streisand's home, A view inside Barbra Streisand's home, posted on November 14, 2023 | Source: YouTube/The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

A view of the kitchen ware and crockery in Barbra Streisand’s home, A view inside Barbra Streisand’s home, posted on November 14, 2023 | Source: YouTube/The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

The actress said that designing the interior was like making a film; she had a dream and a vision for the house. She could see what would look good in her head and translated that into the space, and confirmed she was happy with the results.

A view inside Barbra Streisand's home, posted on November 5, 2023 | Source: YouTube/CBS Sunday Morning

A view inside Barbra Streisand’s home, posted on November 5, 2023 | Source: YouTube/CBS Sunday Morning

A view inside Barbra Streisand's home, posted on November 5, 2023 | Source: YouTube/CBS Sunday Morning

A view inside Barbra Streisand’s home, posted on November 5, 2023 | Source: YouTube/CBS Sunday Morning

Streisand’s home sits on three acres of property and consists of four buildings. The mill house, the barn, Grandma’s house, and the house that Streisand and Brolin live in are all on her property.

A view inside Barbra Streisand's home, posted on November 5, 2023 | Source: YouTube/CBS Sunday Morning

A view inside Barbra Streisand’s home, posted on November 5, 2023 | Source: YouTube/CBS Sunday Morning

A view inside Barbra Streisand's home, posted on November 14, 2023 | Source: YouTube/The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

A view inside Barbra Streisand’s home, posted on November 14, 2023 | Source: YouTube/The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

She then added streams into the landscape because she finds water to be a soothing element. Her reason for wanting a barn was simple; she finds them to be a staple of American culture. Interestingly, she has hens in her barn that lay green eggs.

Streisand has a fish pond filled with black and white fish outside the barn. The fish’s colors were chosen carefully because Streisand felt that the colors of the fish needed to complement the black and white trim on the barn houses.

Aside from water allowing Streisand to feel peaceful, she also has a spiritual space in her home. She finds roses ethereal and therefore finds walking through the rose garden on her property a spiritual experience.

The home has seen many happy moments in Streisand’s life and has been the longest witness to Streisand’s enduring marriage to her husband. They have been married for 26 years this year and are still going strong.

Brolin and Streisand’s Married Life

Streisand and Brolin met in 1996 when they were 54 and 56, respectively. Each of them has children from a previous marriage and blended their families. It was two years after they met that the couple got married.

They said their “I dos” on Streisand’s property. In his wedding speech, Brolin said, “Every night is a new adventure. Sleeping is a waste of time. I can’t wait to see her again in the morning.”

James Brolin and Barbra Streisand at the 61st Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California in 2004. | Source: Getty Images

James Brolin and Barbra Streisand at the 61st Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California in 2004. | Source: Getty Images

Although the COVID-19 pandemic was brutal for many people, and some relationships suffered because of being in quarantine, Streisand confirmed that she and Brolin were not negatively affected.

Talking about how her relationship with her husband faired during the lockdown period, Streisand said, “We’ve literally fallen in love over this period of time, just being stuck together every day and making it work.”

James Brolin and Barbra Streisand at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Beverly Hills, California on February 24, 2019 | Source: Getty Images

James Brolin and Barbra Streisand at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Beverly Hills, California on February 24, 2019 | Source: Getty Images

Even after all the years and the many trials and tribulations that the couple has faced during their time together, they are still as in love as ever and have expressed that through their social media pages. Barbra Streisand still calls Brolin the love of her life.

Now that they have reached 26 years of marriage together, with all their kids being grown and out of the house, the couple is now enjoying a new phase in their lives; being grandparents.

Streisand and Brolin have grandchildren from their adult children who they always welcome to spend time with them in their loving home.

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X-ray shows why single bite of popular Thai dish can give you liver cancer

X-ray shows why single bite of popular Thai dish can give you liver cancer

X-ray shows why single bite of popular Thai dish can give you liver cancer

It’s a dangerous dish when not prepared safely

In the Thai provinces of Khon Kaen and Isaan there’s a popular but potentially deadly dish which can result in a person developing fatal liver cancer with just one bite.

Known as koi pla, it’s a plate of minced raw fish mixed with herbs, spices and lemon juice.

Unfortunately, the raw fish can be full of parasitic creatures which can give people liver cancer.

According to the BBC, the regions of Thailand where koi pla is popular have abnormally high levels of liver cancer and that studies of the disease found that in some communities up to 80 percent of people had the parasites that could lead to it, though the cancer didn’t usually develop until after the host was 50.

X-rays of patients show the impact that eating koi pla has had on the bodies of patients and how it can end up killing them.

In some cases children as young as four years old had the parasites.

It's a dangerous dish, but some people don't want to change their eating habits (BBC)

It’s a dangerous dish, but some people don’t want to change their eating habits (BBC)

Research on the parasites found that they can make chemicals that trigger the immune system response in their host, which can cause inflammation, which then becomes chronic and develops into cancer.

Dr Narong Khuntikeo, from Thailand, has been working to fight against the dangerous delicacy after both his parents tragically died from liver cancer after consuming it.

“It’s a very big health burden around here,” the liver surgeon told Agence France-Presse.

He continued: “But nobody knows about this because they die quietly, like leaves falling from a tree.”

The ‘silent killer’ disease has one of the lowest survival rates of all cancers if left untreated by surgery.

Dr Khuntikeo, joined by scientists, doctors and anthropologists, have spent years testing villagers from the Isaan region for the parasite.

Using ultrasound machines and urine testing kits, the doctor found that as much as 80 percent of inhabitants from some communities were found to have ingested the deadly parasite.

The dangerous dish kills thousands of people every year. (Wikimedia Commons)

The dangerous dish kills thousands of people every year. (Wikimedia Commons)

While he’s trying to spread information and warnings over the koi pla dish – alongside local health officials have introducing a school curriculum geared at teaching children about the risks of raw foods – Dr Khuntikeo has said he’s faced issues with the older generation.

“They’ll say: ‘Oh well, there are many ways to die’,” the health professional said.

“But I cannot accept this answer.”

Those who don’t want the potentially deadly dish to change despite the health risk have claimed that cooking the dish, which is the best way to kill the parasite, spoils the taste.

One might argue that the prospect of fatal liver cancer might make for a more off-putting meal.

Additional words by Britt Jones.

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Woman shot dead at pub on Valentine's Day as police launch village manhunt

Woman shot dead at pub on Valentine’s Day as police launch village manhunt

Woman shot dead at pub on Valentine's Day as police launch village manhunt

A woman in her 40s has died after at being shot at a pub in Kent

A woman in her 40s has died after being shot at a pub in Kent.

Kent Police said that the woman had been in the Three Horseshoes pub in the village of Knockholt on the evening of Valentine’s Day (14 February) when the shooting was carried out.

Police have said their suspect is a man who knew the victim, and the investigation found a vehicle containing a gun on the Queen Elizabeth II bridge which spans the River Thames.

Officers were called to the pub at 7.02pm, as was the South East Coast Ambulance Service with the woman declared dead at the scene.

They said: “Officers attended the scene along with South East Coast Ambulance Service where a woman in her 40s had suffered injuries consistent with gunshot wounds.

Forensics teams have been checking the pub, a male suspect is said to have fled the scene where the woman was shot dead (Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)

Forensics teams have been checking the pub, a male suspect is said to have fled the scene where the woman was shot dead (Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)

“She was declared deceased at the scene and a murder investigation is under way. Her next of kin has been informed.

“As part of inquiries, officers attended the Dartford Crossing where a vehicle linked to the incident was recovered, alongside a firearm.

“Inquiries are ongoing to identify and locate all persons potentially involved.”

Ray Picot, a local parish councillor, said he’d heard ‘a couple of loud bangs’ at around 7pm and said that the other people in the pub had been left in ‘terrible shock’ by the shooting.

He told Kent Online: “It’s a shock. We’ve never had anything like this. It’s a very busy pub – a great pub. It never has any trouble and is very well managed.

“I understand those inside the pub were ushered back to their houses by police as they were all in terrible shock. It sounded awful.”

Police have cordoned off the Three Horseshoes pub where the shooting took place (Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)

Police have cordoned off the Three Horseshoes pub where the shooting took place (Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)

Fellow councillor, Steve Maines, told the BBC he’d heard a ‘commotion’ outside the pub and was later told that someone had been shot.

Maines explained that he was ‘having our Valentine’s Day meal when all of a sudden we heard this huge commotion outside in the car park’ before being told that he’d have to leave because of the shooting.

Meanwhile, local man Chris Warner said it was ‘just so shocking that something like this could happen here’ as the village was a ‘quiet area’ and ‘everybody knows everyone’.

Another Knockholt resident said she heard ‘around three to four bangs outside and loud shouting from a woman’s voice’.

On social media the Three Horseshoes pub announced that it would be closed for the day (15 February) and said they hoped to be able to open again tomorrow ‘as usual’.

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Why Marlo Thomas Refused to Become 'Mom' of Phil Donahue's 5 Kids – What Do They Look Like?

Why Marlo Thomas Refused to Become ‘Mom’ of Phil Donahue’s 5 Kids – What Do They Look Like?

Marlo Thomas and Phil Donahue | Source: Getty Images
Marlo Thomas and Phil Donahue | Source: Getty Images

Why Marlo Thomas Refused to Become ‘Mom’ of Phil Donahue’s 5 Kids – What Do They Look Like?

Marlo Thomas surprised many when she embraced marriage after years of skepticism, especially becoming a stepmother to Phil Donahue’s five children. Discover how she forged deep bonds with them over their 44-year marriage and see what they all look like today.

Marlo Thomas and Phil Donahue shared a remarkable journey marked by a deep love that lasted over four decades. Their enduring marriage came to an end when Phil, the celebrated television host, passed away on August 18, 2024, at 88.

His death marked the conclusion of an era, leaving behind a legacy in broadcasting and a profound impact on those who knew him. As Marlo navigates this difficult time, she reflects on the life they built together — a life that included their partnership and the blended family that became such a vital part of her world.

Marlo, a famous actress and advocate, once believed that marriage was not for her. She famously compared the institution to a form of imprisonment, quipping that it was like “living with a jailer you have to please.”

Marlo Thomas and Phil Donahue pictured on March 4, 1978 | Source: Getty Images

Marlo Thomas and Phil Donahue pictured on March 4, 1978 | Source: Getty Images

In her 2020 book, “What Makes a Marriage Last: 40 Celebrated Couples Share with Us the Secrets to a Happy Life,” which she co-wrote with her husband, Phil, the “Reunion” actress reflected on how she used to feel about marriage.

“Marriage didn’t seem like a roomy enough place for me,” Marlo admitted. She even joked that marriage could suck the energy and ambition out of a person like a vacuum cleaner. Despite these strong feelings, everything changed when she met Phil.

Phil, the creator and host of “The Phil Donahue Show,” was a father of five when he married Marlo on May 21, 1980. At 42 years old, Marlo had never had children of her own, and marrying Phil made her a stepmother to his kids.

This was a big change because it challenged how she felt about marriage and put her in a role she never thought she would have.

Marlo Thomas and Phil Donahue in New York City on April 30, 1979 | Source: Getty Images

Marlo Thomas and Phil Donahue in New York City on April 30, 1979 | Source: Getty Images

Marlo decided from the start that she wouldn’t take on the role of a mother to Phil’s children. In an interview from May 2011, she shared, “From the very first day, I decided that I was not going to try to be a ‘mother’ to Phil’s children in the traditional sense — they already had a mom — but, instead, to be their friend.”

Marlo Thomas and Phil Donahue during 1979 Special Olympics in Brockport, New York | Source: Getty Images

Marlo Thomas and Phil Donahue during 1979 Special Olympics in Brockport, New York | Source: Getty Images

Marlo wanted to be more like how her mother had been to her and her siblings — a friend they could talk to and trust.

“When I was growing up, my mother was always a friend to my siblings and me (in addition to being all the other things a mom is), and I was always grateful for that because I knew she was someone I could talk to and joke with, and argue with and that nothing would ever harm that friendship,” said Marlo.

While discussing her relationship with her stepchildren, Marlo expressed, “So I used that model with Phil’s kids, and I’m proud to say that the friendships I established with them are as strong today as they were 30 years ago — even stronger.”

Marlo Thomas with children from the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital on November 19, 2007, in New York City | Source: Getty Images

Marlo Thomas with children from the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital on November 19, 2007, in New York City | Source: Getty Images

What Do Phil Donahue’s Five Kids Look Like?

Phil was often hailed as the “King of Daytime Talk.” He married his college sweetheart, Margaret Cooney, soon after they graduated in 1958. Together, they welcomed five children before their marriage ended in 1975. Today, Phil’s children: Michael, Kevin, Daniel, Mary Rose, and James, each have their own unique lives and stories.

In a social media post shared in June 2021, Marlo paid a heartfelt Father’s Day tribute to Phil, including a snapshot that featured Phil, his sons, and one of his grandsons.

The post quickly caught the attention of social media users, who flooded the comments with compliments about the Donahue men.

“Great pic of some handsome Irishman!🍀,” one user remarked. Another user chimed in with, “Wow! They look great,” while yet another added, “Handsome men💙,” echoing the admiration for the Donahue sons.

Here’s a closer look at Phil’s five children and what they look like today.

Michael Donahue

Michael Donahue, Phil’s eldest son, has built a successful career in the television industry while also cultivating a fulfilling personal life. In January 1991, The New York Times announced his engagement to Martha Reed von Gal, a youth counselor at Communities for People in Medford, Massachusetts.

She is known simply as Reed and is a graduate of Greenwich Academy and St. Michael’s College. At the time of their engagement, Michael, then 31, worked as a marketing consultant for WTNH-TV in New Haven. He had graduated from New Trier East High School in Winnetka, Illinois, and the University of Colorado at Boulder.

Phil Donahue with his son Michael, daughter Mary Rose, and son Jim at the Ed Sullivan Theater in October 1992 | Source: Getty Images

Phil Donahue with his son Michael, daughter Mary Rose, and son Jim at the Ed Sullivan Theater in October 1992 | Source: Getty Images

The couple married in April 1991 and welcomed two children: a son, Connor, and a daughter, Kenzie. Michael’s career continued to progress, beginning as an account executive for Katz American TV in 1986.

He worked at several television stations from 1990 to 1997 before joining Fox Station Sales as a sales manager. Later, he served as a sales manager at Petry Television before rejoining Katz in 2004 as a sales manager for Continental in Boston.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Michael enjoys a close-knit relationship with his stepmother, Marlo, and this is evident from their candid family moments.

Marlo also shares a special bond with Michael’s kids. The “That Girl” actress’s affection for her step-grandchildren is evident in her public posts.

In August 2019, Marlo shared a warm Instagram post featuring her grandson Connor, whom she lovingly referred to as her “soulmate.”

The post included a candid photo of Marlo sharing a joyful moment with Connor. A second image showed Connor’s mom, Reed, smiling with her father-in-law, Phil.

A candid photo of Connor's mom, Reed, with Phil Donahue, dated August 12, 2019 | Source: Instagram/marlothomas

A candid photo of Connor’s mom, Reed, with Phil Donahue, dated August 12, 2019 | Source: Instagram/marlothomas

Marlo’s connection with Kenzie is equally strong. In a Facebook post from March 2015, Marlo celebrated Kenzie’s 18th birthday, reflecting on how she had grown since Marlo first held her as a baby.

“Kenzie is not my [biological] grandchild. But I love her as I do all my biological nieces and nephews,” Marlo wrote, highlighting the deep bond she shares with both Kenzie and Connor.

A photo accompanying the post captured Marlo holding a plate of birthday cupcakes, with Kenzie and Connor smiling beside her.

Kevin Donahue

He is Phil’s second son and has shared many memorable moments with his father and stepmother, Marlo, over the years. Kevin, an avid runner, has participated in several marathons, including the renowned New York City Marathon.

In a Facebook post from November 2013, Marlo proudly shared Kevin’s marathon achievements, noting that his time for the ING New York City Marathon that year was 4:12. Remarkably, Kevin has run this marathon in his 30s, 40s, and 50s, with his best time of 3:32 achieved in Stockholm in 1996.

Beyond his athletic pursuits, Kevin has enjoyed numerous outings with Phil and Marlo. One such occasion was in 2011 when the trio spent a day on their boat in Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts.

Marlo shared a light-hearted Facebook post from that day, playfully noting how “all the Donahues have white hair!” The family’s bond is evident in the shared experiences that Marlo frequently documents on her social media.

Another memorable family outing took place in August 2013, when Marlo, Phil, and Kevin made a special trip to the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty. Marlo captured the moment with a candid shot of the three of them, proudly posing with the New York City skyline in the background.

In her post, Marlo mentioned their accomplishment of walking the 350 steps to the pedestal and how they paused to catch their breath afterward.

Daniel Donahue

Phil’s third son, shares a strong bond with his family, frequently joining his father, brothers, and stepmother Marlo for special occasions. In a Facebook post from November 2012, Marlo shared a warm Thanksgiving celebration at their home, featuring the Donahue men — Phil, Kevin, and Daniel.

“Thanksgiving at our house. Phil, two of his sons Kevin & Dan, me and a gorgeous brown turkey! Hope you had a Happy Turkey Day, too!” she wrote, capturing the joy of the holiday.

Daniel has also appeared in other family photos shared by Marlo, highlighting the close-knit nature of the Donahue clan. In an Instagram post from 2021, Marlo posted a picture showing the gray-haired Donahue men, except for her black-haired grandson, Connor, standing out among the group.

Mary Rose Donahue

She is Phil’s only daughter and had a different childhood experience compared to her brothers. After Phil and his first wife Margaret’s divorce, the custody arrangements saw her living with her mother while Phil retained custody of their four sons.

Despite this, Mary Rose maintained a close relationship with her father and stepmom. Marlo has also often expressed affection for Mary Rose through her social media posts.

Mary Rose Donahue, Phil Donahue, Marlo Thomas, and a friend at the 1979 International Summer Special Olympics | Source: Getty Images

Mary Rose Donahue, Phil Donahue, Marlo Thomas, and a friend at the 1979 International Summer Special Olympics | Source: Getty Images

In August 2011, Marlo shared a proud moment on Facebook, highlighting Mary Rose’s budding passion for the culinary arts. The post described a weekend visit to the renowned Toppers restaurant in Nantucket, where Mary Rose received some valuable tips from the restaurant’s chef, Tom Pearson.

The accompanying photo showed Mary Rose smiling as she stood next to Chef Tom, capturing her enthusiasm for her new culinary journey.

As with Phil’s other children, Marlo’s bond with Mary Rose is evident in the many family moments they have shared. Whether celebrating Christmas as a family or enjoying candid moments, the 86-year-old star’s relationship with her stepdaughter is one of warmth and mutual respect.

These glimpses into their lives show the strong and loving connection between Mary Rose and her extended family, highlighting their joy in each other’s company.

James ‘Jim’ Donahue

Jim, as he was popularly called, was Phil’s youngest child. He tragically passed away on August 11, 2014, at 51, due to an aortic aneurysm. He had built a life and career in Honolulu and was a practicing lawyer. He dedicated much of his professional life to working for a Ralph Nader group company, where he served as an investigative researcher and writer for over 20 years.

Jim and his siblings spent their early years in Dayton, Ohio, when their father, Phil, was at the beginning of his broadcast career and developing his groundbreaking talk show.

Despite the family’s public life, Jim was known for his independent spirit and strong character, traits that made him a beloved figure within the Donahue family.

In a heartfelt message to friends following Jim’s passing, Marlo described him as “a great light in our family, a funny character, and an independent spirit.”

After his death, Jim was cremated, and in a gesture of love and remembrance, his family scattered his ashes in the warm and tranquil waters of Honolulu — a place he cherished deeply and where he will forever rest in peace.

James "Jim" Donahue with his father, Phil Donahue, circa 1992 | Source: Getty Images

James “Jim” Donahue with his father, Phil Donahue, circa 1992 | Source: Getty Images

Marlo Thomas’ journey from a marriage skeptic to a devoted wife and stepmother illustrates the transformative power of love and family. As she mourns the recent loss of her beloved husband, Phil Donahue, Marlo finds comfort in the deep bonds she formed with his children.

These relationships, built over decades, stand as a testament to the strength of their blended family, offering solace and unity during this challenging time.

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Pete Davidson makes heartbreaking admission about dating many famous celebrities in Hollywood

Pete Davidson makes heartbreaking admission about dating many famous celebrities in Hollywood

Pete Davidson makes heartbreaking admission about dating many famous celebrities in Hollywood

Pete Davidson has dated the likes of Kim Kardashian, Kate Beckinsale and Emily Ratajkowski

Pete Davidson has opened up about the struggles of dating famous people in Hollywood.

Whilst constantly dating beautiful women might not seem like the worst thing in the world, the SNL star insists that it’s not what you think.

The comedian, 31, most recently dated Outer Banks star Madelyn Cline, and their relationship ended last summer.

“Now, over the last 6 months, I’m not dating,” he told Page Six. “I’m starting to turn my life around.”

Davidson – who has now removed almost all of his tattoos – says he’s also on a deep cleanse from women, social media and drugs.

Explaining how difficult he’s found dating famous women, the actor said: “It was pretty humiliating and upsetting, honestly.

“Everyone is dating everyone and it’s Hollywood. Look at Paul Mescal, Timmy [Chalamet], Barry Keoghan.

Pete Davidson has dated the likes of Kim Kardashian, Kate Beckinsale and Emily Ratajkowski (SNL)

Pete Davidson has dated the likes of Kim Kardashian, Kate Beckinsale and Emily Ratajkowski (SNL)

“But because I’m ugly, they wrote about me. I was harassed for like five years and it made my life a living hell.

“It’s embarrassing because you want people to write about your work.

“I was one of the youngest ever cast members on SNL and all that got pushed to the side because of who I was dating.”

Who has Pete Davidson dated?

• Carly Aquilino (2015)

• Cazzie David (2016–2018)

• Ariana Grande (2018)

The pair were engaged for a few months (Kevin Mazur/WireImage)

The pair were engaged for a few months (Kevin Mazur/WireImage)

• Kate Beckinsale (2019)

• Margaret Qualley (2019)

• Kaia Gerber (2019–2020)

• Phoebe Dynevor (2021)

• Kim Kardashian (2021–2022)

The duo met on SNL and dated for about nine months (Gilbert Carrasquillo/GC Images)

The duo met on SNL and dated for about nine months (Gilbert Carrasquillo/GC Images)

• Emily Ratajkowski (2022)

• Chase Sui Wonders (2022–2023)

• Madelyn Cline (2023-2024)

Davidson was briefly engaged to pop star and actor Ariana Grande for around four months in 2018.

“When we see each other, which is few and far between, because we’re not in the same circles, it’s all love,” he explained, adding that he’s rooting for her at the Oscars.

“I hope she wins the Oscar [for Wicked], I hope she takes the gold,” Davidson continued.

“I’ve had some pretty adult relationships with some pretty amazing women, and when it’s ended it’s been cool.”

Davidson was just seven years old when his father Scott Matthew Davidson, who was a firefighter during 9/11, died.

“I had someone in my family say something to me one of the last times I went away [to rehab],” he added.

“They said, ‘I’m so afraid to look at an article to see that you’re gone,’ and that kind of hit me in the balls.

“It made me be like, showbiz is not my life anymore. If I get to do it, great. But I’m someone’s son, brother, friend, grandson.

“That’s the most important thing and I lost sight of that. I got lost in the Hollywood bubble. Honestly, I think that people shouldn’t be able to become famous until they’re at least 30, when they’re ready and they know how to behave.”
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Laura Whitmore shares last message she received from Caroline Flack on anniversary of death

Laura Whitmore shares last message she received from Caroline Flack on anniversary of death

Laura Whitmore shares last message she received from Caroline Flack on anniversary of death

Caroline Flack took her own life on 15 February 2020

Warning: This article contains discussion of suicide which some readers may find distressing.

Laura Whitmore has shared the last messages she received from Caroline Flack before the TV presenter died by suicide.

Love Island presenter Flack was found dead in her home on 15 February 2020, with her family representatives saying she had taken her own life, which was supported by an inquest into the 40-year-old’s death.

Two months prior she had been charged with assaulting her boyfriend Lewis Burton, and days later stood down from her TV presenting role on the ITV2 dating show so she would ‘not detract attention from the upcoming series’.

Her replacement in the role was Laura Whitmore, who today (15 February) has posted on social media the last messages she received from Flack after she’d said it’d be her getting the Love Island job.

Whitmore said she’d got a new phone and had seen a lot of old messages, including the ones Flack had sent to her.

Laura Whitmore shared the last messages Caroline Flack sent to her (Dave M. Benett/Getty Images)

Laura Whitmore shared the last messages Caroline Flack sent to her (Dave M. Benett/Getty Images)

“I got a new phone this month and as I was trying to download WhatsApp messages from my cloud loads of old messages came up,” Whitmore wrote in a post on Instagram.

“Ones I thought I lost a few years ago and no longer had. It really hit me hard.

“Looking at messages I’ve never publicly shared as they were private messages. Media outlets wrote a lot far from the actual truth.

“I think they show a side to Caroline which is nice to remember. Hence I’m sharing now.”

In the messages, dated 18 December the day after Caroline Flack said she was stepping down from Love Island, Flack told Whitmore ‘I hope you are doing the job’ and that she ‘wouldn’t want it to be anyone else’.

Whitmore told her that she had been offered the role and wanted to tell Flack first, to which the TV presenter said she was ‘glad’ it was Whitmore getting the job.

Whitmore revealed her final messages from Flack (Instagram/@thewhitmore)

Whitmore revealed her final messages from Flack (Instagram/@thewhitmore)

The last message Flack sent was a string of love hearts (Instagram/@thewhitmore)

The last message Flack sent was a string of love hearts (Instagram/@thewhitmore)

The pair had first met in 2011 when Whitmore succeeded Flack in the presenting gig on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! NOW!

The 39-year-old said Flack had been ‘as supportive of me doing that role back then as she was when she supported me doing Love Island in 2020′.

She said: “I will always be so thankful of the last messages between me and Caroline.

“Every time I’ve been asked to speak about the situation or be part of a documentary I decline.

“I’ve already said all I can say on the tragedy and don’t want words to be misconstrued and need to look after my own mental health.

“This was the last correspondence I ever had with her. The last message from her to me were love hearts.

“I’d like to think wherever she is now, she’s at peace and somewhere lovely like I hoped.”

If you’ve been affected by any of these issues and want to speak to someone in confidence, please don’t suffer alone. Call Samaritans for free on their anonymous 24-hour phone line on 116 123.

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