Doctor Held Liable for Matthew Perry’s Death Pleads Guilty, Amanda Bynes Unveils New Fashion Designs, Soap Star Ron Hale Dies at 78
Celebrate National Boyfriend Day and the biggest celebrity birthdays in today’s top stories
From The LifeMinute.tv Team
October 3, 2024
Doctor involved in Matthew Perry’s death pleads guilty to conspiracy to distribute ketamine in plea agreement
Just one year short of Matthew Perry’s October 28 death, Doctor Mark Chavez has pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute ketamine. The doctor appeared in Los Angeles federal court on Wednesday, where he faced a judge and admitted to supplying the drug to Perry beginning in September 2023. Doctor Salvador Plasencia has also been charged in connection to the actor's death after working alongside Chavez to provide the Friends star with copious amounts of ketamine, and allegedly upcharging thousands of dollars in exchange for vials of the drug.
Amanda Bynes announces fashion collaboration with designer Austin Babbitt
The former actress revealed the collaboration in an Instagram story on Wednesday, sharing images of multiple designs featured on t-shirts and shorts with the caption “My associate's of art degree majoring in product development at FIDM paid off.” The announcement comes more than four years after Bynes revealed to fans that she intended to start her own fashion collection following her graduation from the school in 2019. The products are currently for sale on Babbitt's website, the shirts priced at $60 and the shorts for $100.
General Hospital star Ron Hale dies at 78
Best known for his role as Mark Corbin on the hit show General Hospital, as well as his series length run as Dr. Roger Coleridge on Ryan’s Hope, Ron Hale cemented himself as a soap opera legend. The Emmy-nominated actor passed away on August 27 according to his family. In a statement written on General Hospital’s official social media account, the cast and crew mourn their loss, writing “He was an incredible actor and an unforgettable colleague. May he rest in peace.” A cause of death has not been revealed.
Brittany Cartwright granted full custody of son per ex-husband Jax Taylor’s request amid divorce
The Vanderpump Rules stars went public with their split in February of this year after almost 5 years of marriage and 6 months before Cartwright officially filed for divorce in August. In the filing, Cartwright requested sole custody of three-year-old son Cruz who the two share. Recent court documents submitted on September 26 now reveal that Taylor has granted full custody to Cartwright, opting not to request visitation, but rather checking the “other” box under the child support section of the document. It is unclear what the exact terms of the agreement will look like at this time.
National Boyfriend Day is celebrated
October 3 is National Boyfriend Day. While birthdays and anniversaries are a great way to celebrate that special someone in your life, this holiday is just another excuse to remind the one you love of how much they mean to you. National Boyfriend Day can be celebrated in many different ways and may look different for every couple. Focus on his favorite things, watch his favorite movie, make him his favorite meal, or go to his favorite restaurant. Even the smallest gesture can make him feel extra special.
In today’s birthday news:
Singer Chubby Checker turns 83, musician Lindsey Buckingham 75, baseball Hall of Famer Dave Winfield 73, drummer Tommy Lee 62, actor Clive Owen 60, singer Gwen Stefani 55, actress Neve Campbell 51, actor Seann William Scott 48, singer Ashlee Simpson 40, rapper A$AP Rocky 36.