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Former All Blacks star dies at 58

<p>Former All Black and Canterbury stalwart Shayne Philpott has died aged 58. </p> <p>The former New Zealand rugby union player died on Tuesday after a medical event. </p> <p>Philpott was All Black No.895 and a prolific points scorer during a decade-long career for Canterbury, playing 113 games for them. </p> <p>His death has been confirmed by New Zealand Rugby. </p> <p>"Our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of former All Black Shayne Philpott, who has passed away aged 58," their tribute read on social media. </p> <p>"Philpott played 14 matches for the All Blacks between 1988-1991, and was a stalwart of Canterbury rugby. </p> <p>"Rest in love All Black #895 đŸ–€"</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">Our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of former All Black Shayne Philpott, who has passed away aged 58.</p> <p>Philpott played 14 matches for the All Blacks between 1988-1991, and was a stalwart of Canterbury rugby.</p> <p>Rest in love All Black #895 đŸ–€ <a href="https://t.co/M7IcglhhxW">pic.twitter.com/M7IcglhhxW</a></p> <p>— New Zealand Rugby (@NZRugby) <a href="https://twitter.com/NZRugby/status/1805737931849572842?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 25, 2024</a></p></blockquote> <p>Philpott started playing for Canterbury in 1986 at the age of 20, before being selected by the All Backs and making his debut on the 1988 tour of Australia. </p> <p>He played 12 games and two Tests for the All Blacks, and was known for his versatility as he could fill most positions in the backline. </p> <p>Loved ones have paid tribute to the rugby player and father. </p> <p>“It is with a very heavy heart that we share the shocking news of Shayne Philpott’s passing today ..." one family member wrote on Facebook. </p> <p>“A much-loved father and brother. Rest in peace brother.”</p> <p>“It’s just unfathomable
,” another emotional tribute read. </p> <p>“Shayne Philpott you have been the epitome of humbleness and decency. I will miss you at celebrations, with your great yarns and humour.</p> <p>“I’m just so terribly sad we don’t get to say goodbye, and to thank you for being you. You are gone way too soon my friend. Rest in peace and love, you wonderful human xox.”</p> <p><em>Images: Twitter</em></p>

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Man books 58 flights for free

<p dir="ltr">A Jetstar passenger has become locked in a legal battle with the Aussie airline after exploiting a promotion to get 58 flights for free. </p> <p dir="ltr">Lawyer Tyrone Barugh was one of many travellers who made use of Jetstar’s promotion that offered people a free return fare.</p> <p dir="ltr">Barugh booked a flight from Auckland to Sydney for $260 and received the free return, although he soon cancelled the outbound flight and was given credit with the airline. </p> <p dir="ltr">However, he did not cancel the return trip. </p> <p dir="ltr">Mr Barugh then used the credit to book another flight, before doing the same thing a further 57 times.</p> <p dir="ltr">The would-be passenger told <em>n</em><a href="https://www.news.com.au/finance/business/travel/man-locked-in-tribunal-battle-with-jetstar-after-booking-58-free-flights/news-story/1e3f67324c952ce232f3a583575d7ddc"><em>ews.com.au</em></a> that he had not planned to board any of the flights, and has taken Jetstar to the Disputes Tribunal of New Zealand, claiming he is entitled to approximately $4,500 in taxes owed on the flights.</p> <p dir="ltr">“They’re [Jetstar] not out here with the most saintly of intentions,” he said. </p> <p dir="ltr">“They have terms and conditions that are designed to potentially avoid having to do the right thing by a lot of their customers and limit their liability to their customers, and they’re pretty happy to pull those out when it suits them.”</p> <p dir="ltr">He claims he is owed the money as he has paid the Passenger Movement Charge,  which is a $60 fee the Australian Government collects when a person leaves the country. </p> <p dir="ltr">Mr Barugh says he would accept a settlement of a “small flight credit and a toy plane”.</p> <p dir="ltr">“There is a spirit of larrikinism,” he said.</p> <p dir="ltr">A spokesman for Jetstar declined to comment on the case, saying, “As this is a matter before the Tribunal, we won’t be making any comment.” </p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Image credits: Shutterstock</em></p>

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Beverly Hills 90210 star dies at age 58

<p dir="ltr"><em>Beverly Hills 90210</em> star David Gail has passed away at the age of 58. </p> <p dir="ltr">The news was confirmed by his sister Katie Colmenares, with tributes quickly pouring in for the actor. </p> <p dir="ltr">Gail was best known for playing the fiancĂ© of Shannen Doherty’s Brenda Walsh on the series, with his character becoming a fan favourite. </p> <p dir="ltr">Peter Ferriero, who hosts the Beverly Hills 90210 rewatch podcast, paid tribute to the actor with a series of clips from when Gail joined him for an episode of the podcast. </p> <p dir="ltr">“In memory of David Gail. Here are a few stories he shared when he joined the podcast,” Ferriero said on Saturday.</p> <p dir="ltr">“David was a kind human. Someone I wish I spoke to more.”</p> <p dir="ltr">“He was full of life and incredible stories. I am grateful I got to know. I am so saddened by your loss, and the world’s loss. He was a gift to us all.”</p> <p dir="ltr">Also paying tribute to the dead star was Gail’s sister Katie Colmenares who shared a heartfelt post on Instagram.</p> <p dir="ltr">“There’s barely been even a day in my life when you were not with me, by my side, always my wingman, always my best friend, ready to face anything and anyone with me,” she wrote.</p> <p dir="ltr">“The bears will never be the same but I will hold you so tight every day in my heart you gorgeous loving amazing fierce human being.”</p> <p dir="ltr">Along with <em>Beverly Hills 90210</em>, the actor played Dr Joe Scanlon in the series <em>Port Charles</em> between 1999 and 2000.</p> <p dir="ltr">Other credits of Gail’s include 2008’s <em>Belly of the Beast</em>, <em>ER</em>, and <em>Robin’s Hoods</em>.</p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 2.045455; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 14pt;"><em>Image credits: Fox</em></p>

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Prisoner and Neighbours star dies suddenly at age 58

<p dir="ltr">Maxine Klibingaitis, known for her role as Bobbie Mitchell in <em>Prisoner</em> and Terri Inglis in <em>Neighbours</em>, has passed away suddenly at the age of 58.</p> <p dir="ltr">The news was first announced on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Prisonerfanclub/posts/pfbid02GW3UszyDLAymgoCyE6eb6WZHed54Bfs1Rge3Sz1mLaFk9PRUpHjyueL4DGPUMJEMl" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook</a> by the<em> Prisoner</em> fan club <em>Partners in Crime</em> and was later confirmed by her agency in a statement.</p> <p dir="ltr">"We regrettably announce that actress Maxine Klibingaitis has passed away today," the post in <em>Partners in Crime </em>began.</p> <p dir="ltr">"Maxine played the much-loved character of Bobbie Mitchell in <em>Prisoner</em>, Terri Inglis in <em>Neighbours</em> and many other roles in Australian TV," the post continued</p> <p dir="ltr">"Maxine was only 58. We send our sincere condolences to her son, Zane and Maxine's family &amp; friends. RIP Maxine."</p> <p dir="ltr">The fan club admin then clarified in the comments that Klibingaitis’ sudden and unexpected death wasn’t a hoax and that a “very close friend of Maxine’s” had asked them to share the news with her fans.</p> <p dir="ltr">Hours later, Triple Talent Management confirmed the news through their own post.</p> <p dir="ltr">"Vale Maxine Klibingaitis,It is with a heavy heart that Triple Talent's Maxine Klibingaitis passed away yesterday,” the post began.</p> <p dir="ltr">"Maxine was a warm and loving person and she will be sadly missed," they concluded.</p> <p dir="ltr">Many fans have commented on the post in <em>Partners in Crime</em>, sharing their condolences.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Maxine was absolutely lovely to be around. Such a beautiful soul. You will be forever remembered. Sending Love to her family and friends RIP,” wrote one fan.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Absolutely heartbroken for her close friends and family at this time. She was such a treasure and an exceptionally talented actress,” commented another.</p> <p dir="ltr">The Australian actress landed her breakout role as Bobbie Mitchell on <em>Prisoner </em>in 1983, which she played until 1985, she then played apprentice plumber Terry Inglis on <em>Neighbours</em> that same year.</p> <p dir="ltr">She is survived by her son Zane Friedman, who she shared with husband Andrew Friedman.</p> <p><em>Images: Facebook</em></p>

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Susan Boyle opens up about plans to start a family at 58

<p>Susan Boyle has revealed her plan to start a family at the age of 58.</p> <p>The singer, who shot to fame after appearing on <em>Britain’s Got Talent </em>in 2009, said she is interested in “fostering” children in a recent interview on <a rel="noopener" href="https://play.acast.com/s/bizarrelife/8b29568b-712d-4781-afe6-aaee983aaaf4" target="_blank" title="The Dan Woottan Interview"><em>The Dan Wootton Interview</em></a> podcast.</p> <p>“I’ve never had any of my own, that’s my biggest regret, but I love kids,” said Boyle.</p> <p>“When things quieten down a bit I would like to get into fostering.</p> <p>“I’m 58 so I’ve got something to bring my family home to. I’ve a lovely house, why not share it?”</p> <p>Boyle has been kept busy this year with releasing her new album <em>Ten</em> and competing on <em>America’s Got Talent: The Champions</em>.</p> <p>Boyle became an ambassador for Save the Children in 2013. At the time, she said working with the charity made her feel as though she was “adopting the kids”.</p> <p>She said, “I love children and I feel like I’m adopting the kids. I feel like a mammy.”</p> <div class="embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9"><iframe class="embed-responsive-item" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Jo4_XWVEIO0"></iframe></div> <p>She also released a song – a posthumous duet of <em>O Come, All Ye Faithful </em>with Elvis Presley – for the charity, with all the proceeds going to donations.</p>

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58-year-old Aussie curbs “horrendous” 27-year smoking addiction with these simple steps

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A Queensland, Australian man who claimed he smoked up to 100 cigarettes a day “nonstop” for 27 years has opened up about just how exactly he kicked the “filthy” addiction. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">58-year-old Walter Humphreys admitted to the </span><a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7101949/Die-hard-smoker-100-day-cigarette-habit-QUITS-puffing-27-years-heres-how.html"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Daily Mail</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> he was a “walking disaster” before he quit his drug addiction. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Townsville local explained he would puff on a cigarette from the moment he woke up at 5am until 10pm, every day. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“It was one after the other, all day and all night.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“I had nicotine stains all over me fingers, me bed. I was just a wreck.”</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The “horrifying” addiction began for Mr Humphrey’s when he was just 13 and his stepbrother and mates peer-pressured him into taking his first puff. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The bad habit soured into a full-blown addiction when the 58-year-old landed himself in jail in 1990. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">His addiction did not waver when battling with leukemia and several bouts of chemotherapy seven years ago. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The turning point for Mr Humphreys began two years ago when he was diagnosed with chronic lung cancer which is when the 58-year-old decided to make the most of his “second chance” at life. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Walter managed to cut down 100 cigarettes per day to 80, then to 60, 40, 20 and then zero with the help of Queensland’s Quitline. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">He revealed the hardest part was slashing his addiction from 100 smokes a day to 80. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Your lungs are so used to copping a beating, and the cravings were more strong,” he said. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“I was craving (so bad), I was chewing my fingers, my fingernails - I just couldn't keep busy enough.”</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Mr Humpreys biggest tips to those struggling with a smoking addiction is to think about anything other than cigarettes. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“If you think about it, you're gone,” he said. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Go and do something, anything - watch TV, have a shower - keep busy and don't think about it.”</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">While the former smoking addict has completely cut cigarettes from his life, he confirmed “everyone relapses, we’re not perfect
 I’m trying my best.”</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Before you know it, you're walking down the street and going, 'I can smell the fresh air, and smell the ocean' - I couldn't do that before..</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“If I can help just one person to quit the habit then it's worth doing this story.”</span></p>

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Life in pictures: Michael J. Fox turns 58!

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The multi-Emmy Award winner first came on to the scene in the ‘80s when he starred on the hit sitcom </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Family Ties</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">. Later on, Fox would go on to be one of the biggest stars of the ‘80s and ‘90s for his role as Marty McFly in </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Back to the Future. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">These days however, the award winning actor spends a lot of his time raising awareness for Parkinson’s Disease, a condition he was diagnosed with in the 1990s. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Today, Michael J. Fox celebrates turning 58. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Scroll through the gallery above to see Michael J. Fox through the ages. </span></p>

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58 years of friendship with my childhood friends

<p><strong><em>Carol Tyrell, 66, shares the story of her amazing 58-year friendship with her childhood friends – Dianne, Linda, and Brenda – and relives their recent reunion in the Hunter Valley.</em></strong></p> <p>In the year of 1955, I started school at Cronulla Public on Burraneer Bay Road in a beautiful area not far from Gunnamatta Bay. We were so lucky to be near these beautiful surrounds with a water view at the back of the school.</p> <p>Dianne (nee Osborne) and Linda (nee Morgan) started in 1958 and Brenda (nee Raper) in 1959. Our friendship continued into Cronulla High in 1963 where we all grouped together in those simple and carefree days of youth, spending every weekend down south Cronulla beach eating hot chips, admiring the boys, and getting sunburnt.</p> <p><img width="499" height="294" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/28308/primary-school-1_499x294.jpg" alt="Primary School 1 (1)" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/></p> <p>Brenda and I would ride our bikes down to the beach with our towels thrown over our shoulder. We all left in Year 9 in 1965, which was the thing to do then unless you wanted a higher degree or professional job. The next stage in our lives was meeting our future husbands and weddings were in full swing from 1968 to 1972. Dianne, who is the youngest of us four, married her high school sweetheart, Terry Crawley. He served in the Navy and they’re still happily married and living in Perth.</p> <p><img width="499" height="665" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/28307/primary-school-2_499x665.jpg" alt="Primary School 1" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/></p> <p>For a few years we lost contact with Brenda. I constantly wondered where she was until one day I received a letter from her and broke down in tears. This is the story of how she found me.</p> <p>Brenda also lives in Perth and she called into a Medical Centre where Dianne was working. Dianne recognised her immediately and passed on to her my details so Brenda could write to me. I have now been to Perth three times to see them – the laughter and happiness and the connection we have is the most wonderful feeling of love we share for each other. Linda lives in Pottsville in New South Wales and often comes down with her husband Rick who has family down the South Coast, where I live, so we catch up with lots of laughter and great memories. </p> <p>In 2014, Terry organised a class reunion where we visited Cronulla High and we were met by the current principal who let us walk through the school and visit the classrooms. Time stood still and we were all giggling and remembering all the silly things we got up to!</p> <p><img width="500" height="503" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/28305/friends_500x503.jpg" alt="Friends" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/></p> <p>In March this year, us “awesome foursome” had a reunion together in the Hunter Valley organised by Dianne. The first morning we all met in the foyer where I gave each of them each a scarf of their favourite colour. When they looked at me as if to say “what is going on?” I asked them to step out the front of the motel. That’s when a white convertible Cadillac pulled up. Well, the look on their faces was priceless! I also got t-shirts with our photos and the “Friends forever” printed as a surprise. The photo of us foursome was taken at the RSL Club Cronulla in 2014 when we had our class reunion.</p> <p><img width="499" height="273" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/28304/cadilac_499x273.jpg" alt="Cadilac" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/></p> <p>We had the most amazing time together and we will never forget those days spent together. I can say with love and conviction I am blessed to have these amazing and beautiful women in my life. I hope you have enjoyed my story and remember to tell your friends how much you appreciate and love them.</p> <p>How do you and your friends celebrate your friendship? Share with us in the comments below.                                </p> <p><strong><em>If you have a story to share please get in touch at <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="mailto:melody@oversixty.com.au" target="_blank">melody@oversixty.com.au</a></span>.</em></strong></p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/relationships/2016/09/making-new-friends-in-a-new-city-changed-my-life/"></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/lifestyle/relationships/2016/09/how-to-reconnect-with-an-old-friend/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>How to reconnect with an old friend</strong></em></span></a></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/relationships/2016/09/robyn-lee-on-living-on-my-own/"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">I love being on my own</span></em></strong></a></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/relationships/2016/08/beautiful-quotes-about-friendship-from-over60/"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Beautiful quotes about friendship</span></em></strong></a></p>

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Couple married for 58 years die together holding hands

<p>Fifty-eight years after George and Ora Lee Rodriguez fell in love and got married, the couple died together holding hands, surrounded by their family.</p> <p>"I just can't believe something like this would ever happen," their daughter Corina Martinez told news station WRAL. “You hear this on the movies, like 'The Notebook.'"</p> <p><img width="300" height="225" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/24319/couple.jpg" alt="Couple (1)" style="float: left;"/></p> <p>George and Ora Lee, both 78, had just celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary on June 1. They were both living with dementia, and a few months ago George had suffered a stroke.</p> <p>On Tuesday night, George passed away in his sleep. Three hours later, Ora Lee joined him.</p> <p>"They were both here," Corina said from her family home. "We had them here at the house, in their hospital beds, right beside each other."</p> <p>"They were holding hands," she added.</p> <p>The Texas couple were surrounded by their three daughters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren at the end.</p> <p><img width="500" height="353" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/24320/lvdementia14n-2-web_500x353.jpg" alt="Lvdementia 14n -2-web" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/></p> <p>"My mother would always say that she was going to take my father or vice versa, and it did happen, we didn't think it would, but it did," said daughter Georgia Perez.</p> <p><strong>Related links: </strong></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="/lifestyle/relationships/2016/05/gary-chapmans-five-love-languages/"><em>5 ways giving love is the key to relationship success</em></a></strong></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="/lifestyle/relationships/2016/05/why-always-being-right-is-ruining-your-relationship/"><em>Always being right is ruining your relationship</em></a></strong></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><em><a href="/lifestyle/relationships/2016/05/marriage-secrets-from-relationship-experts/">6 marriage secrets relationship experts want you to know</a></em></strong></span></p>

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