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Q: I was shocked about the death of actress Kelly Preston. Did she ever reveal that she was battling cancer? If so, I don’t recall. – O.M.
A: Kelly Preston’s recent death at the age of 57 was shocking because no one but her family and closest friends knew she had been undergoing treatment for breast cancer for the past two years. Her husband, actor John Travolta, announced her death via social media in a loving tribute, thanking her medical team at MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Kelly Preston (Depositphotos photo)
In 2018, Preston and Travolta starred together in a project as John and Victoria Gotti, a movie titled simply “Gotti.” Preston’s final project is an upcoming film called “Off the Rails,” co-starring Judi Dench, about four friends in their 50s who re-create a rail journey across Europe.
Preston and Travolta lost their son Jett in 2009 after he suffered a seizure in a shower. She leaves behind a daughter, Ella Blue, and younger son Benjamin.
Q: Did quarterback Aaron Rodgers ever get married to that pretty actress with the dark hair? I never hear anything about them anymore, but celebrity news is pretty scarce during the pandemic. – G.G.
A: You’re thinking of actress Olivia Munn, who dated the Green Bay Packers quarterback for three years before their split. He then went on to have another serious relationship with former NASCAR driver Danica Patrick. The two were living together in Malibu, and there were reports that an engagement was imminent, but then they suddenly parted ways a few weeks ago amid rumors that Rodgers was seeing a younger woman.
Q: I was so excited to see that the show “Psych” is coming back, but then I found out it’s just a movie. Is that true? Will there be more movies or episodes? – P.Y.
A: “Psych” premiered on the USA network in 2006 and starred relative newcomers James Roday and Dule Hill. According to IMDb.com, it was about a “novice sleuth (Roday) hired by the police after he cons them into thinking he has psychic powers which help solve crimes.” It ended in 2014 and returned to television in 2017 with “Psych: The Movie.” Its cult following paved the way for another sequel, “Psych 2: Lassie Come Home,” this time on the new free streaming service Peacock. No, Lassie isn’t a Collie dog, but instead refers to the nickname of Det. Lassiter, played by Timothy Omundson in the original series.
Incidentally, if you watch the new film on Peacock you’ll notice that James Roday now goes by the name James Roday Rodriguez. The actor, who is of Mexican-American heritage, was urged to change his name when he first began auditioning. Rodriguez recently stated to TVLine.com that he “didn’t look Latino enough” and they “didn’t know what to do with me” but that he now wants to be “an honest ally for my community.”
As for more “Psych,” there aren’t any plans in the works for a sequel in the form of a series.
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