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Q: With the recent death of Eddie Van Halen, it made me wonder how Ozzy Osbourne is doing. Didn’t he have some health issues a few years ago? – E.S.
A: Singer and reality TV star Ozzy Osbourne has been on the mend since having spinal surgery earlier this year. In an interview with SiriusXM satellite radio, the 71-year-old stated he still has some discomfort but is off pain medication and hopes to tour again, even if it isn’t in front of a live audience due to the pandemic.
Ozzy Osbourne (Depositphotos photo)
In addition to his extensive surgery, Ozzy announced that he has Parkinson’s disease. His family certainly has had their share of health battles: Wife Sharon overcame colon cancer, and his son Jack has multiple sclerosis.
The band Van Halen first opened for Ozzy’s band Black Sabbath back in 1978. In a recent essay he wrote for “Rolling Stone” magazine, Osbourne stated, “I remember seeing Eddie do that finger-tapping thing, and that was the first time I’d ever seen anyone do that. Just when you think nobody can make guitar playing exciting, somebody like that comes out. … He made it look easy.”
Q: Whatever happened to actress Madolyn Smith, who was in the movie “Urban Cowboy” with John Travolta?” My favorite role of hers was in a TV movie based on the Sidney Sheldon book “If Tomorrow Comes.” I miss those TV movies. Those were the good old days. – W.F.
A: You have a good memory! Madolyn Smith made her acting debut playing Debra Winger’s rival in “Urban Cowboy” in 1980, and about five years later she starred in the TV movie based on the bestseller “If Tomorrow Comes.” Her biggest role was arguably opposite Chevy Chase in the comedy film “Funny Farm,” but then she met hockey star Mark Osborne, settled down and had a family. Her last acting credit was in 1994.
Q: When is the Tom Selleck police show “Blue Bloods” coming back, and how will they film the family dinner scenes if the pandemic is still going on? – Y.S.
A: The CBS drama series “Blue Bloods” recently resumed production for season 11, but an actual airdate for the premiere hasn’t been announced. The previous season was cut short due to the pandemic and fans were left with the cliffhanger story of a new family member named Joe, played by Will Hochman. I would keep checking the CBS.com website for updates on when new episodes will air, but hopefully you’ll see some by the end of November.
If you’re a fan of Amy Carlson, who played Linda on “Blue Bloods” until her character was tragically killed off three years ago, you can catch her on CBS’s “FBI: Most Wanted” this fall, where she’ll play a bounty hunter in a recurring role. The death of her character on “Blue Bloods” in a helicopter crash was one of the most shocking and saddest in recent memory. Joining Carlson this season on “FBI: Most Wanted” is Terry O’Quinn, who is best known for playing John Locke on the ABC hit series “Lost.”
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