Elton John Shares Update on Vision Loss, Hailee Steinfeld and Josh Allen are Engaged, Director/Writer Marshall Brickman Dead at 85, Actor Wayne Northrop Dead at 77

Celebrate Cyber Monday by saving big bucks

From The LifeMinute.tv Team

December 2, 2024

Elton John reveals he has vision loss following battle with eye infection
The 77-year-old musician revealed a shocking new health update at a gala performance of The Devil Wears Prada: The Musical in London on Sunday. While speaking on stage following the show’s curtain call, thanking the producers, writers, cast, and crew, John revealed the severity of his condition saying “I haven’t been able to come to many of the previews because I’ve you know, I’ve lost my eyesight so it’s hard for me to see it, but I love to hear it, and boy, it sounded good tonight.” The update comes just a few months after he first spoke publicly on the infection back in September. 

Actress Hailee Steinfeld engaged to Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen
The couple announced the exciting news in a joint Instagram post this weekend, sharing a photo from the moment when Allen got down on one knee and popped the question. The caption revealed the official date of the proposal, which took place on November 22. Their relationship first went public back in May of 2023, the two keeping it mostly private with the exception of Steinfeld’s regular appearances at Buffalo Bills games.

Oscar-winning director/screenwriter Marshall Brickman dies at 85
Brickman was best known for his work alongside Woody Allen on films such as 1973’s Sleeper, 1979’s Manhattan, and 1993’s Manhattan Murder Mystery. The duo also worked together on the Academy Award-winner Annie Hall, which made its debut in 1977. The two took home the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay for the film. Throughout his career, Brickman also worked as the head writer for The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, wrote for other shows such as The Dick Cavett Show and The Muppet Show, and served as a playwright for the Broadway musical Jersey Boys. He passed away on Friday in Manhattan as confirmed by his daughter Sophie Brickman. A cause of death has yet to be confirmed.

Actor Wayne Northrop dies at 77
The actor, who was known for his role as Roman Brady on the hit soap opera Days of Our Lives passed away on Friday after a 6-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Along with his work on Days, Northrop made a variety of other screen appearances, including on 1981’s Dynasty, the General Hospital spinoff Port Charles, and The Waltons.

Cyber Monday is observed
Celebrated yearly the Monday after Thanksgiving, Cyber Monday is the perfect excuse to get a head start on Christmas shopping, as well as a great opportunity to treat yourself while saving big. Similar to Black Friday, huge brands across the country offer amazing deals and discounts on top retail such as clothes, electronics, subscriptions and more. Get online today and see which of your favorite brands are offering new deals, and snag that special something you've had in your cart for a while while saving big bucks.

In today’s birthday news:
Director Penelope Spheeris 79, Def Leppard bassist Rick Savage 64, actress Lucy Liu 56, actor Joe Lo Truglio 54, singer Nelly Furtado 46, singer Britney Spears 43, NY Jets QB Aaron Rodgers 41, singer Charlie Puth 33, fashion designer Gianni Versace would be 78.