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      Agony for triathlon champ turned Oscar-nominated Hollywood star Lesley Patterson as her career comes to tragic halt

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      A TRIATHLON champ turned Oscar-nominated Hollywood star has seen her career come to a tragic halt.Lesley Paterson, 43, made a name for herself when she smashed three triathlete world champions in just seven years.
      Lesley Paterson’s stellar career has come to a tragic haltCredit: Getty
      Her husband Dr Simon Marshall was sadly diagnosed with cancer in November last yearCredit: Getty
      Lesley Paterson won seven BAFTAs for her First World War filmCredit: AP
      Behind the scenes of her intense training regime, Paterson was battling to adapt the 1920 novel, All Quiet on the Western Front, for the big screen.
      After 16 years, she was given the go-ahead and the First World War film won an astounding seven BAFTAs and four Oscars.
      But three months ago, Paterson’s whirlwind career came to a halt when her husband Dr. Simon Marshall, was diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer.
      Paterson revealed in a touching post on Instagram that her sports psychologist partner of 22 years was fighting to beat the devastating disease.
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      She wrote: “2023 was filled with the biggest of bigs, the highest of highs, the lowest of lows.
      They were on top of the worldA source close to the couple
      “From BAFTA wins, Oscars nominations, Oscar wins…but unfortunately…Simon was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
      “So in 2024 we face the biggest fight of our lives.
      “Keep that positive energy coming because we are going to need it.”
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      Paterson, who is originally from Scotland, moved to California with Dr Marshall to pursue their Hollywood dreams.
      Dr Marshall said despite the health battle he is now facing, they can’t forget the “incredible journey” they’ve embarked on together.
      All Quiet on the Western Front
      He added: “From launching new careers and moving to LA and embarking on this incredible journey we’ve both been on now in film… even though late stage pancreatic cancer is never nice but we’re going to beat it and I’ve got the world champ and hustler extraordinaire on my side and, on average, we’re doing fine.”
      Paterson was an actor and unstoppable athlete when she decided to adapt the book for a modern audience.
      Using her cash winnings from one of her races on Costa Rica, Paterson bought the film rights and fought to see her dream come to life.
      After investing more than £165,000 over 16 years, Netflix agreed to make the movie as a German-language project.
      A source close to the pair said: “After their Oscar and BAFTA wins they were on top of the world.
      “They were finally living their dream, filmmaking offers were coming in and everything looked rosy.
      “Then, in November of last year, Simon was diagnosed with one of the worst possible cancers.”
      Symptoms of pancreatic cancer
      According to Pancreatic Cancer UK the most common type of pancreatic cancer is PDAC – pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.
      Five signs of the disease that could be mistaken for another condition, or niggle, include persistent stomach ache, backache, indigestion, unexplained weight loss and bowel habit changes.
      Other symptoms that might be more obvious include jaundice, difficulty swallowing and vomiting.
      Patients may also suffer the symptoms of diabetes because pancreatic disease stops the production of insulin.
      The causes of the disease are not exactly known but there are several risk factors that can make someone more likely to get the disease.
      The NHS and Cancer Research UK list some of these as smoking, obesity, diabetes, past radiotherapy treatment, chronic pancreatitis, stomach ulcers, Helicobacter or hepatitis B infection, and genetic factors.
      It is the eleventh most common type of cancer in the UK and the sixth highest cause of cancer death.
      The cancer has the lowest survival rate of any common cancer in the UK – with more than half of patients dying within three months of diagnosis.

      Paterson said her husband’s diagnosis has “disrupted their plans” and impacted them “emotionally, physically, and financially”.
      A GoFundMe has since been launched to support the pair and raise money for experimental cancer treatment.
      Paterson wrote on the page: “Guided by the unwavering spirit that has defined our lives, we are determined to conquer this monumental challenge.
      “Simon was on the brink of a remarkable new chapter in his career when this diagnosis disrupted our plans, impacting us emotionally, physically, and financially.
      “While we are fortunate to have excellent insurance, the standard care options available for Pancreatic Cancer can be somewhat limiting in their effectiveness.
      “In our quest for the best possible outcome, we are exploring new and emerging treatments, therapies, and modalities.
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      “These groundbreaking approaches offer hope, but they come at a significant cost. In our pursuit of victory over this relentless adversary, we find ourselves in need of support from our incredible community—our friends and family who have always stood by us through thick and thin.”
      The couple’s goal is to raise half a million dollars.
      The couple are now trying to raise money to fund experimental treatmentCredit: Getty More

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      Margot Robbie stuns in pink crop top and skirt for Oscars Nominee Luncheon despite Best Actress snub

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      BARBIE star Margot Robbie gets dolled up for the Oscars Nominees Luncheon in a pink high-waisted skirt, crop top and jacket.Despite missing out on the Best Actress award, Aussie producer Margot, 33, and her hit movie are in the running for Best Picture.
      Margot Robbie got dolled up in a pink high-waisted skirt, crop top and jacket for the Oscars Nominees LuncheonCredit: Getty
      Margot’s hit movie Barbie is in the running for Best Picture at the OscarsCredit: Getty
      Poor Things star Emma Stone, nominated for Best Actress, and Emily Blunt, up for Best Supporting Actress for Oppenheimer, were also at the Beverly Hills bash.
      Earlier in the week, The Sun reported how the actress wore a plunging dress at the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards ceremony in her Gold Coast home town.
      After posing with fellow Aussies Rebel Wilson and Cate Blanchett, Margot scooped the Trailblazer Award and International Best Actress for her lead role in the Barbie movie.
      The film and cast won seven other gongs.
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      Last month, The Sun also revealed that Barbie power duo Margot and Greta Gerwig’s Oscars snub was due to jealousy and top female stars refusing to back them, according to a Hollywood insider connected to the franchise. 
      Lead Margot and director Greta, 40, were said to have been left reeling after they were passed over for nominations.
      The pair were expected to be in contention after the summer box-office smash became a darling of critics and grossed $1.4 billion.
      Adding insult to injury, Margot’s male co-star Ryan Gosling got a Best Supporting Actor nod for his role as Ken among a total of eight nominations for the film, including Best Picture.   
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      An insider laid out for The U.S. Sun how and why the politics of campaigning the coveted golden statuettes played against both women this Oscars season.
      “You have to deal with the simple fact that when a movie makes a billion-plus dollars, people get jealous, even if those people themselves are rich, famous and good-looking movie stars,” the source said.
      “Margot and Greta had a good number of high-profile supporters, including Gal Gadot and Anne Hathaway, but the absentees are glaring especially when you think about the sheer number of big names they’ve both worked with over the years. 
      “There wasn’t as deep a bench in support as there may have seemed when the movie was selling so many tickets over the summer. 
      “I think what you saw this year were a lot of past Oscar-winning actresses just ignore Barbie completely. 
      “Margot and Greta are paying a price here with their suddenly dominant status in the industry. 
      “That can put a target on the back of your head, especially if important people feel left out.”
      Poor Things star Emma Stone was nominated for Best ActressCredit: Getty
      Emily Blunt was up for Best Supporting Actress, pictured with Oppenheimer co-star Robert Downey JrCredit: Getty More

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      Barbie star Margot Robbie stuns in plunging gown on red carpet at awards bash in Australia

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      HOLLYWOOD star Margot Robbie puts on her best Barbie sparkles on the red carpet.The actress, 33, wore a plunging dress at the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards ceremony in her Gold Coast home town on Saturday.
      Barbie star Margot Robbie sparkled on the red carpet at the Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards ceremonyCredit: Getty
      Margot was awarded with the AACTA Trailblazer AwardCredit: Getty
      After posing with fellow Aussies Rebel Wilson and Cate Blanchett, Margot scooped the Trailblazer Award and International Best Actress for her lead role in the Barbie movie.
      The film and cast won seven other gongs.
      Last month, The Sun revealed that Barbie power duo Margot and Greta Gerwig’s Oscars snub was due to jealousy and top female stars refusing to back them, according to a Hollywood insider connected to the franchise. 
      Lead Margot and director Greta, 40, were said to have been left reeling after they were passed over for nominations.
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      The pair were expected to be in contention after the summer box-office smash became a darling of critics and grossed $1.4 billion.
      Adding insult to injury, Margot’s male co-star Ryan Gosling got a Best Supporting Actor nod for his role as Ken among a total of eight nominations for the film, including Best Picture.   
      An insider laid out for The U.S. Sun how and why the politics of campaigning the coveted golden statuettes played against both women this Oscars season.
      “You have to deal with the simple fact that when a movie makes a billion-plus dollars, people get jealous, even if those people themselves are rich, famous and good-looking movie stars,” the source said.
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      “Margot and Greta had a good number of high-profile supporters, including Gal Gadot and Anne Hathaway, but the absentees are glaring especially when you think about the sheer number of big names they’ve both worked with over the years. 
      “There wasn’t as deep a bench in support as there may have seemed when the movie was selling so many tickets over the summer. 
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      “I think what you saw this year were a lot of past Oscar-winning actresses just ignore Barbie completely. 
      “Margot and Greta are paying a price here with their suddenly dominant status in the industry. 
      “That can put a target on the back of your head, especially if important people feel left out.”
      The Oz icon posed with fellow Aussies Rebel Wilson and Cate BlanchettCredit: Instagram More

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      Don Murray dead at 94: Oscar-nominated actor famed for ‘Twin Peaks’ role and starring alongside Marilyn Monroe dies

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      DON Murray, who starred alongside Marilyn Monroe in the Oscar-nominated film Bus Stop, has died. The legendary actor’s death was confirmed by his son Christopher, who was 94 years old.
      Marilyn Monroe and Don Murray co-starred in the 1956 film Bus StopCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      The movie Bus Stop was an Oscar-nominated filmCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Don Murray was confirmed dead at 94 years oldCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Don Murray’s last film appearance was in the movie Promise in 2021Credit: Getty
      The details surrounding the death of Murray have not been revealed, according to the New York Times.
      Murray had a successful career starring in movies such as Twin Peaks, Conquest of the Planet of the Apes, Endless Love, and recurred on the prime-time soap opera Knots Landing.
      Murray was born in Hollywood on July 31, 1929, and was one of three children. Hailing from a family of entertainers his father was a singer and dancer and his mother was a former Ziegfeld Girl.
      The family would move to Long Island, New York, where he was a football and track star all through high school.

      After graduating in 1946, he set his sights on the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Manhattan, where he would work as a waiter while having small parts on television.
      He got his first big role on Broadway in 1951, where he played a sailor in The Rose Tattoo.
      Early on in his career, he focused on portraying roles in socially responsible themes.
      “Don has become identified with what might be called social significance and ‘appeal to reason’ film dramas,” Cue magazine noted in 1961.
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      “He won’t play in a drama that glamorizes evil or glorifies violence. ‘I’m no nut on that,’ he says, ‘my pictures don’t have to carry a message — but they do have to say something.’
      His acting prowess was noted early in his career, as caught the attention of famed reviewer Bosley Crowther, who cemented Murray as one to watch.
      “With a wondrous new actor named Don Murray playing the stupid, stubborn poke and with the clutter of broncos, blondes, and busters beautifully tangled, Mr. Logan has a booming comedy going before he gets to the romance,” Bosley Crowther wrote for The New York Times.
      “And the fact that she fitfully but firmly summons the will and strength to humble him — to make him say ‘please,’ which is the point of the whole thing — attests to her new acting skill.”
      Murray earned an Oscar nomination for best-supporting actor for the film.
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      In 1956, during the production of his break-out movie, he married actress Hope Lange, who also starred in the film.
      They would have two children together but divorced in 1961. A year later he would marry another actress named Elizabeth Johnson, known as Betty, and they would have three more kids.
      Murray would go on to star in over 35 films, including 25 television movies, and earn credits for stage production, writing, directing, producing, and creating scores.
      While working in television, one of his most notable roles was The Outcast, where he and Otis Young played post-civil war bounty hunters.
      This was the first show with black and white co-stars, making history during its 26-week run on the air.
      At the time, it was criticized for how it depicted racial tensions. However, it would later be seen by many as a classic.
      Despite concerns about the show, the actor’s career would carry out long into the next century. His last film appearance was in the movie Promise in 2021.
      However, when interviewing with the New York Times for his obituary in 2017, he revealed that what he was most proud of was the work he did with postwar refugees in barbed-wire camps in Italy.
      In 1956, Murray and his then-wife, Lange, founded the Homeless European Land Program and bought 150 acres on the island of Sardinia.
      The couple was able to secure financial aid from international agencies and charities, which allowed them to help 100 refugees leave the Italian camps.
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      On the new property, they were able to become a self-supporting community.
      “They planted crops and built homes,” Murray said. “The town is still there, with children and grandchildren of the original refugees.” More

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      Who is Denzel Washington’s wife, Pauletta?

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      TWO-TIME Oscar winner Denzel Washington is married to a very successful actress.His wife is Pauletta Washington who, like her husband, is a well-known actress in Hollywood.
      Denzel Washington and Pauletta met in the 1970s
      Who is Denzel Washington’s wife Pauletta? 
      Pauletta Washington is an American actress born on September 28, 1950.
      The couple met on the set of the television film Wilma in 1977 and got married shortly after. 
      She is best known for her roles in Philadelphia, Antwone Fisher, and Steps. 
      She is the sister of actress Rita Pearson, who has also starred in films with Denzel Washington.

      Pauletta and Denzel began dating in the late 1970s and married in 1983.
      The couple met on the set of the television film Wilma in 1977 and Denzel confessed to Access Hollywood in 2013 that he proposed more than once because Pauletta turned him down a few times.
      “Why was it twice? Why would I have to ask again?” Denzel said to Pauletta. 
      “Because I said no!” Pauletta replied. 
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      “You heard it here first!” Denzel joked.
      “She turned me down, she said no, and since it was three times, that means she turned me down twice.”
      They renewed their vows in 1995 in South Africa in a ceremony officiated by cleric Desmond Tutu.
      Do they have children? 
      The couple has four children: John David, Katia, and twins Olivia and Malcolm.
      John David was a football player but pursued a career in acting and went on to star in BlacKkKlansman, Ballers, and Tenet.
      In an interview with Metro, Denzel said he had no idea his son wanted to be an actor.
      “I was the last one to know, actually,” he said. “I didn’t see it coming at all. I mean, he was a professional football player also – but I just didn’t see it coming, with my oldest son.”
      Similarly, Olivia played a role in Lee Daniels’s film The Butler and Denzel continuously bragged about his children’s success.
      “My youngest son is a filmmaker, my oldest daughter’s a producer, my other daughter’s an actress,” he told Metro, adding, “Not that I’m bragging!”
      Pauletta is also an actress best known for roles in Philadelphia, Antwone Fisher, and StepsCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      What Oscar nomination did Denzel Washington receive?
      Denzel Washington was nominated for an Oscar for Best Actor on January 8, 2022.
      The prolific actor has starred in a number of films, most recently in The Little Things and The Tragedy of Macbeth.
      It was for the latter film that he received the 2022 Oscar nomination for his role as the lead character, Macbeth.
      “The Tragedy of Macbeth was one of the best experiences of my career,” Denzel said in a statement to People.
      He added, “Joel Coen is a genius and I hope the nominations for the film will allow for more people to enjoy a terrific cinematic experience.
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      “Thank you to the members of the Academy for the recognition and to A24 and Apple for their ongoing support.”
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      My mum’s a triple Oscar winner and my dad is a legendary director – but I made my own way as a personal trainer

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      FRANCES McDormand and Joel Coen are some of the most successful artists to grace the Hollywood studios. But behind the scenes, both of the starry pair remain very private about their personal lives.
      Frances McDormand is an acclaimed actress and filmmaker, winning dozens of awards including four OscarsCredit: Getty
      The pair adopted their son Pedro from Paraguay when he was just six-months-old in 1995Credit: AFP
      Frances, 66, is a four-time Oscar winning actress and producer known for her roles in hit films such as Madeline, Fargo and Three-Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.
      Throughout her career she’s also won three BAFTA Awards, two Golden Globes, two Primetime Emmy’s, four SAG Awards and and a Tony.
      She married Joel Coen – one half of the acclaimed film-making duo known collectively as the Coen brothers – in 1985.
      Their son Pedro was born in Paraguay and he was just six-months-old when the pair decided to adopt him.
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      Frances herself was adopted by a Disciples of Christ minister and his wife and she considered writing a book on the process of adoption.
      In her Academy Award winning speech in 2018, Frances paid tribute to her son and husband as she exclaimed: “These two stalwart individuals were well raised by their feminist mothers.
      “They value themselves, each other and those around them. I know you are proud of me and that fills me with everlasting joy.”
      The actress is known to be protective of her son as she told The New York Times that fans who would come up to her for pictures would ignore Pedro when he was with her.
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      She also revealed that she used to limit herself to one movie and play per year so she could focus more of her attention on raising her son.
      According to Woman’s World, he decided to go in a completely different direction than his parents as he shunned Hollywood and a life in the spotlight.
      The outlet reports that he is a certified massage therapist and personal trainer.
      It seems that he was also her inspiration for her 2018 award-winning performance as the devestated mother mourning the murder of her child.
      She told the Belfast Telegraph: “As a parent, you also come to see how the worry and the anxiety that goes along with protecting someone who you give yourself to in that way, that you surrender to, can become degenerative.”
      Frances paid tribute to her son and her husband when she won the Best Leading Actress category in 2018Credit: Eric Jamison/Invision/AP
      The pair are both very protective of their only childCredit: Instagram/pedromcdormandcoen
      Now he is a certified personal trainer and massage therapistCredit: Instagram/pedromcdormandcoen More