Los Angeles, Ca
Bruce Willis’ health issues affected work for years, report says
(NewsNation) — Bruce Willis’ aphasia analysis was made public by his household Wednesday, however new reporting suggests the 67-year-old actor’s well being decline, which precipitated him to step away from performing, was affecting his work on set for years.
Actress Lala Kent, who performed Willis’ daughter within the 2020 movie “Onerous Kill,” advised the Los Angeles Occasions in a single scene that they had collectively, Willis’ character needed to defend her from villains.
Her again was to Willis within the scene, and the actor was imagined to ship a line serving as Kent’s cue to duck earlier than he fired the weapon at a film “dangerous man.”
However Willis ended up taking pictures the gun, which was crammed with a clean, earlier than delivering his line, and Kent didn’t duck.
The identical factor occurred on the second take. A crew member on set confirmed Kent’s claims, telling the Los Angeles Occasions that Willis “did hearth the gun on the unsuitable line.”
The movie’s armorer denied this occurred, however different filmmakers who labored with Willis on his newest tasks additionally stated they had been alarmed by his situation.
Aphasia could cause various levels of impairment in speech or understanding language. It presently impacts greater than 2 million People, the Nationwide Aphasia Affiliation estimates.
Considerations about Willis’ well being didn’t translate to him making fewer motion pictures, although — he simply had much less work on set.
“Out of Demise” director Mike Burns wrote an e mail to his screenwriter, asking him to chop down the film stars’ half, and so they filmed all of Willis’ scenes in someday.
Burns made one other film with Willis the following 12 months, after being assured the actor was in higher well being.
However Burns advised the Occasions that he didn’t find yourself pondering Willis did bitter.
“I assumed he was worse,” he advised the newspaper.
One other filmmaker stated within the Los Angeles Occasions that he was so involved about Willis’ psychological state he approached the actor’s staff. They advised him it might be finest to complete filming early.
Two crewmembers stated Willis, whereas on set, requested them, “Why am I right here?”
Many are questioning if Willis was utilizing a physique double, being fed strains via an earpiece or had scenes shortened. In addition they wish to know why nobody from his staff stepped in earlier.
Los Angeles, Ca
Ebony Alert issued for girl, 12, last seen with mother’s boyfriend in Long Beach
An Ebony Alert has been issued for a 12-year-old girl who has not been seen since Wednesday afternoon.
A release from the Los Angeles Police Department states that Teriana Mahomes was last seen in the 6600 block of Atlantic Avenue in Long Beach at 4 p.m.
At the time, she was in the company of her mother’s boyfriend, identified by authorities as Clark Thomas Wheeler.
Teriana was last seen wearing a black and white checkered shirt, black jean shorts and white shoes. She stands at 4 feet, 6 inches tall and weighs 90 pounds, LAPD said.
Anyone with information regarding Teriana’s whereabouts is asked to call 911 or contact Detective Juarez with the LAPD’s Southeast Division by calling 213-972-7858.
During non-business hours and on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-527-3247. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or visit www.lacrimestoppers.org
Los Angeles, Ca
Alleged street takeover crash leaves woman dead in South Los Angeles
A woman was killed after a collision involving vehicles leaving a reported street takeover in L.A.’s Willowbrook neighborhood.
According to preliminary information, the crash occurred shortly before 1 a.m. Saturday at El Segundo Boulevard and South Central Avenue.
At least one of the vehicles involved was associated with a street takeover convoy that was leaving the area, witnesses said.
Video taken shortly after the crash obtained by KTLA shows a wrecked black Infiniti sedan that had come to rest on a sidewalk along South Central Boulevard; the other vehicle involved, a black Scion hatchback, sustained heavy damage and was found at the corner of El Segundo and South Central.
The victim is an unidentified woman, stringer service RMGNews reported. It is not known if she was associated with the alleged street takeover.
It also remains unclear if there were any injuries or if any arrests were made.
KTLA has reached out to law enforcement for more information but have yet to hear back.
Los Angeles, Ca
UCLA student sexually assaulted in dorm room, suspect at large
A suspect remains at large after a student was sexually assaulted while she was sleeping in her dorm room at the University of California, Los Angeles.
The incident happened early Friday at around 2:40 a.m. as the female student was sleeping in her room located in the Saxon Suites, according to the UCLA Police Department.
The suspect entered the student’s room and sexually assaulted her while she was in bed, officials said. He then ran out of the building and fled the area in an unknown direction.
The suspect is described as a white male in his 30s. He has a heavy set build, a curly beard and was last seen wearing all-black clothing and a beanie.
It’s unclear how the man was able to enter the dorm room or the building. The victim was medically treated at the scene.
Students were alerted of the assault Friday morning and many said they now feel uneasy.
“They sent the police report saying a girl was assaulted while sleeping which is very frightening, especially for me as a young woman,” said Chantal de la Cruz, a UCLA student. “I’ve been living here for a year and the [crime] reports we usually get are burglary reports and they’re outside of the campus, so this is a huge shock for everybody. A lot of students don’t feel safe.”
Tips from UCLA police to stay safe on campus include:
- Always be alert and aware of your surroundings
- Report any suspicious activity to the police
- Do not leave doors to buildings propped open
- Secure your residence by locking all windows and doors
- Avoid poorly lit or deserted areas when walking at night
- Utilize the UCLA Safe Ride Service and UCPD CSO evening escorts
- Callin 911 for emergencies or UCLA PD’s 24-hour line at 310-825-1491
The incident remains under investigation.
Anyone with information on the case is urged to call UCLAPD at 310-825-1491. Anonymous tips can be provided by calling 310-794-5824.
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