Australian actor Martin Grelis has died at the age of 57. The performer, who appeared in the sci-fi blockbuster The Matrix, enjoyed a career spanning more than three decades.
His talent agency, Sophie Jermyn Management, confirmed the tragic news, stating: “Vale Martin. We’re so saddened to hear of the passing of our beloved client. Martin was a bright spark who lit up every room he was in – a talented actor, a kind person and a wonderful soul. Our condolences and thoughts are with his family and loved ones in this difficult time. Gone far too soon xx.”
Grelis played a minor part in The Matrix alongside Hollywood A-listers Keanu Reeves and Laurence Fishburne. He also appeared in the 2014 mini-series Schapelle, All Saints, and Water Rats.
Martin Grelis played a small role in The Matrix ( Instagram @martingrelis)
More recently, he took on the role of Christopher in miniseries Alpha King and in the short film The Trial. Devastated admirers have flocked to social media to honour Grelis’s memory.
One fan wrote online: “So saddened to hear this. Martin was the most lovely man. Sending condolences and love to all who knew him.”
Another added: “Sorry to hear this news. Sending love.” A third shared: “Such sad news. He was an amazing human being and actor. Sending love and support to his family and all who were lucky enough to know him.”
A fourth mourner also posted: “So saddened to hear this. Martin was the most lovely man. Sending condolences and love to all who knew him.”
Another heartbroken friend shared: “Absolutely devastating, my heart is torn. Martin was the kindest soul, helped me on my film handcrafting and donating his incredible surfboards, always ready to jump in and collaborate, have a laugh, I wondered why my message wasn’t returned yesterday, I’m in shock.
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“My heartfelt condolences to his family, his beautiful son, his friends and agents. A true gentleman and creative, the world is harshly worse off without him.”
Martin began his career in 1999, taking on the role of Boba Fett in Star Wars fanfiction The Dark Redemption. He went on to a land small role in Australian drama Big Sky before playing a military helicopter pilot in The Matrix.
The 1999 sci-film stars Keanu Reeves as computer hacker Neo, who discovers that the human race is unknowingly living under the rule of intelligent machines in a simulated reality called The Matrix.
He is recruited by hackers Trinity (Carrie-Anne Moss) and Morpheus (Laurence Fishburne) to fight back against the AI dictators.
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The adult star wrote that ‘the tax system is terrible and it’s smart to leave if you have money’ as she gave her political thoughts and opinions in The Spectator
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British adult content creator Bonnie Blue arriving at Denpasar court for her Bali trial on December 12(Image: AFP via Getty Images)
Bonnie Blue has gotten into bed with Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party, with the British adult star penning a piece on her personal politics.
The 26-year-old adult content creator seems more than willing to discuss all things Westminster – with MP Danny Kruger quizzed about her political preferences.
When asked about receiving a stamp of approval from the British-born adult entertainment star – whose real name is Tia Billinger – Kruger confirmed Reform UK is happy to receive her support.
The East Wiltshire MP, who defected from the Tories earlier this year, said at a Westminster press conference that his party was gagging for “all the support we can get”.
That would include people “like Bonnie Blue”, he told a London press conference on Tuesday.
He said: “On Bonnie Blue I mean, listen, we’ll take votes wherever we can get them. We know we want all the support we can get, quite like Bonnie Blue. But we, you know, we’re not going to be fussy about that.
“But listen, I mean, you know I’m not going to be judgmental about people who want to vote Reform.”
The 26-year-old adult star explicitly backed Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party after she became attracted to its stance on rather sensible topics such as immigration and inheritance tax.
“The tax system is terrible and it’s smart to leave if you have money. There are too many people here, we are too accommodating, and it is causing problems,” she wrote in The Spectator.
“I worked for the NHS, and most people have no idea where the money goes.”
With a bit of a wink to readers who may be familiar with her sexual stunts, including one in which she had sex with 1,057 men in just 12 hours in 12 hours. Blue added: “I like targets, although when I did the Thousand, I asked my team not to tell me the numbers so I didn’t obsess over them.”
The political positioning is a new shade of Blue, with the UK and global public more used to seeing headlines of the more controversial variety.
But, at the end of the day, Blue had sensible and practical reasoning for her climbing aboard the Reform UK train. She fingered inheritance tax as another reason.
“You shouldn’t have to pay any inheritance tax, as you’ve already been taxed on that money. When my grandad died, it was particularly sad because he was too young for my grandma to receive his pension. That’s disgusting.”
She added: “Reform has sensible positions on immigration and inheritance tax, so I stand with Nigel Farage.”
Her endorsement for the right-wing party made headlines days after she was deported from Indonesia for her highly publicised “Bang Bus” tour. Her latest content creation stunt targeted Australian schoolies, who are essentially Australian high school leavers travelling to celebrate their end of secondary schooling.
Blue and 17 other foreigners – 14 of whom were Australian – were arrested in the raid on her Bali studio. Indonesian police claimed those apprehended were taking part in a “sex game” recording, with cameras, vehicles, and equipment seized.
Indonesia has some of the strictest anti-pornography laws in Southeast Asia. Under the Pornography Act, producing, distributing or participating in the creation of pornographic material is illegal and punishable by lengthy prison sentences of up to 15 years and substantial fines of up to six billion rupiah. Indonesia also has a few infamously brutal prisons.
Blue dodged a jail term and instead was deported from Indonesia, was banned from returning for 10 years, and received a traffic fine for a 200,00 rupiah, which equates to just more than £6.
Blue has since returned to British soil, claiming she had been betrayed by the woman who charged her £75,000 for organising the headline-making misadventure. A year prior, Blue was deported from Australia for targeting schoolies on the Gold Coast.
In addition to explaining her political views to The Spectator, the Nottinghamshire-born adult content creator shared her thoughts on Christmas and the royal family.
“I watched The Crown until Kate and William appeared,” Blue said, before throwing out what some may also deem to be a controversial view. She threw her support behind Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
“They seem fine. I like Harry. He chose to step away and for that I give him a lot of credit.”
TV personality and ITV presenter Jeff Brazier and his wife split up in the summer after seven years of marriage after also separating briefly back in 2023.
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Jeff Brazier is currently having a fresh start after going through a month from hell and his on-air fallout with Ruth Langsford. The TV star recently announced that he and his wife Kate had called it quits after seven years together. The ITV presenter has been away in the Caribbean where he has said he is “reflecting on life” but he is also working for ITV as well.
He also showed off a lounge makeover complete with sofa, cushions and light fitting, saying: “It’s just what I was after.” Just last month Jeff told his followers that he and Kate had split, sharing a statement where he confirmed they were no longer together and they chose to break up over the summer.
He explained that they chose to keep the news secret for some time so they could adjust to their new lives. The presenter also said that despite going their separate ways, they still keep in touch and wish each other the best. Jeff wrote: “I’m so full of love and gratitude for Kate. For all we achieved, for how much we grew, for everything we endured.
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“We separated in the summer and kept it private for as long as we could to give us some time to adjust. For 12 years we have been each others safe space, each others biggest supporters at a time when our lives have been busy, painful & complex.
“I’m so proud of how hard we worked, how we kept showing up, we gave everything and more. I’m also so full of respect and admiration for the successful career Kate has built and the way she cared for me unconditionally.”
Kate reportedly still keeps in touch with Jeff’s children Bobby and Freddie despite no longer spending family time with them. Jeff added: “It’s credit to the woman she is that she still checks in to ask how the boys are doing because she is so invested in their lives,” Jeff went on. “They love her and I have many friends that love her too. I will miss her family who always went above and beyond to support us.
“My words don’t tell the full picture because they don’t need to. We will carry on supporting each other and I know I’ll be celebrating her inevitable wins just like before. We both deserve complete happiness and we’re upset that we ultimately couldn’t be that for one another and It felt time to let it go.”
Jeff’s fresh start includes throwing himself into his work which consists of hosting the ITV daytime competitions. He shared a photo of himself looking out to sea on the island of St Kitts, where he had been filming for ITV before posting another shot of himself larking about in his swimming trunks.
He wrote: “Just had the perfect week in St Kitts thanks to @stkittstourism Celebrating the sunshine and time to reflect on life & work while spending time with the team filming for one of our big @itvwin January competitions.”
He also shared a collection of beaming selfies amid his return to normality and told fans he was rocking a “healthy glow” before hitting the gym.
This comes after the star shocked Loose Women viewers when he appeared to take a swipe at show host Ruth Langsford. In a very awkward exchange, the Postcode Lottery presenter warned Ruth about “eating into his screen time” as he presented the competition segment on the ITV show.
Just seconds after telling Ruth she looked gorgeous in her outfit, Jeff told the mum-of-one she was “taking up his time” on air after she replied, briefly, to his compliment.
Ruth looked stunned after Jeff’s comment, but simply said: “Whatever” before adding: “Your wish is my command.” Insiders have since claimed while Ruth did not want to make a complaint about the comment, Jeff was given a talking to about the on-screen incident.
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A Loose Women insider told The Sun: “Jeff’s cross words came out of nowhere and really took Ruth aback. He was spoken to by bosses who understand he’s dealing with a lot of stress at the moment, but warned there’s no excuse for taking it out on Ruth.”
The source added that Jeff was suggested to take some time away from the show, according to the publication, given that he’s only recently announced the breakdown of his marriage.
Veteran comedian Billy Crystal and wife Janice, whom he wed in 1970, “wanted to say their goodbyes” to their friends Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, it is said
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Rob Reiner and his wife Michele were found dead(Image: WireImage)
Comedy legend Billy Crystal and his wife Janice rushed to their friends Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner’s home to say their goodbyes moments after the couple were murdered, it is reported.
Billy and Janice arrived in time to see first responders tend to the bodies, it is said, Rob, 78, and Michele, 70, were found knifed at their $13.5million (£10million) mansion. Their son, Nick, 32, has been booked for murder, police confirmed during a press conference yesterday.
The couple were found dead by their daughter, Romy, who called the Crystals about the tragedy after reporting the murders to the police, it is reported. A photograph has emerged today, purporting to show Billy, 77, and Janice outside the address, as the first responders worked on the bodies.
Dad-of-two Billy is seen appearing emotional as he walked arm-in-arm with his wife, holding his hands go his face and seemingly wiping tears from his eyes.
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Billy, who has been nominated for three Golden Globe Awards, had hoped to “say goodbye” to his friend, having received the phone call from Romy, reports TMZ.
Rob is known for making many of the best-known movies of the 1980s and 1990s, including Stand By Me and The Princess Bride in 1987, legal thriller A Few Good Men in 1992 and romantic comedy When Harry Met Sally in 1989, starring Billy.
The two had already had a decade-long friendship, as they first met on the set of classic sitcom All In The Family in 1975 when the two were cast as best mates.
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Initially, Rob’s son Nick had been placed on a $4million (£3million) bail – but this has since been revoked. He’s now being held in custody in Downtown Los Angeles. Rob and Michele’s daughter, Romy, initially told police that a family member “should be a suspect” as they were “dangerous”. Nick and Rob allegedly became involved in a heated argument while attending a party hosted by an American chat show legend just hours before the film director was killed.
The bodies of the Hollywood actor and director, 78, and his 68-year-old wife were discovered at their property in Brentwood, Los Angeles, on Sunday. An LAPD spokesperson confirmed they are investigating an “apparent homicide” and speaking to family members.
Hollywood tributes flow for filmmaker Rob Reiner and wife Michele as son arrested for alleged murder
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Director Rob Reiner and his son Nick Reiner, who has been charged on suspicion of the murder of his mum and dad(Image: Getty Images)
Tributes are flooding in from Hollywood following the alleged murders of actor-director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, with Barack Obama, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Elijah Wood a few of the many issuing their heartfelt condolences.
Tributes continue as the couple’s 32-year-old son Nick Reiner languishes in the lock-up of Los Angeles Police Department, arrested on suspicion of murder and held without bail until Monday in connection to the stabbing deaths of his parents.
Actors Jamie Lee Curtis shared a statement on behalf of herself and her husband, fellow actor Christopher Guest.
They said: “Christopher and I are numb and sad and shocked about the violent, tragic deaths of our dear friends Rob and Michelle Singer Reiner and our ONLY focus and care right now is for their children and immediate families and we will offer all support possible to help them.
“There will be plenty of time later to discuss the creative lives we shared and the great political and social impact they both had on the entertainment industry, early childhood development, the fight for gay marriage and their global care for a world in crisis. We have lost great friends. Please give us time to grieve.”
Monty Python star Eric Idle said: “Rob Reiner was a lovely man. I spoke to him last night for over an hour. I always enjoyed his company. I met him at his Dad’s in 1975. He was telling me about filming at Stonehenge and his thoughts for the future. This is so awful. I shall miss him. A clever, talented and very thoughtful man. So awful.”
Sir Elton John, who recently made an appearance in this year’s Spinal Tap sequel, said: “I am in disbelief at today’s news of Rob and Michele. They were two of the most beautiful people I’d ever met and they deserved better.”
British actor Cary Elwes, who starred in Reiner’s iconic 1997 film The Princess Bride, said he had “no words”, alongside a photograph from the set of the 1997 movie on social media.
Acclaimed author Stephen King, whose work was brought to the silver screen by Reiner, wrote on X: “I’m horrified and saddened by the death of Rob Reiner and Michele. Wonderful friend, political ally, and brilliant filmmaker (including 2 of mine).”
He added, referring to the film adaptations of Stand By Me and Misery: ”Rest in peace, Rob. You always stood by me.”
Stand By Me actor Jerry O’Connell kept it simple with: “Love you, Rob.” He later added, talking to CBS about Reiner’s life and legacy, that the director was “like a father to me.”
Corey Feldman, who also starred in Stand By Me as Teddy Duchamp, added on X in all caps: “OMG THIS IS HORRIBLE NEWS! IM SO SORRY 4 ROB & HIS WIFE, & THEIR CHILDREN & THE WHOLE REINER FAMILY! ALL I CAN SAY IS IM SHOCKED & SADDENED, BUT I LOVE U ROB! U WILL B 4EVER MISSED!”
Former US president Barack Obama wrote on X, formerly Twitter: “Rob’s achievements in film and television gave us some of our most cherished stories on screen. But beneath all of the stories he produced was a deep belief in the goodness of people—and a lifelong commitment to putting that belief into action.”
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America’s 46th president, Joe Biden and his wife Jill added: “Jill and I send our deepest condolences to everyone whose lives were touched by Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner’s extraordinary contributions. We take solace in knowing their work will live on for generations to come.”
The Clintons shared in the grief of the many left reeling in Tinsel Town. “Hillary and I are heartbroken by the tragic deaths of our friends Rob and Michele Reiner. They inspired and uplifted millions through their work in film and television. And they were good, generous people who made everyone who knew them better through their active citizenship in defense of inclusive democracy, setting an example for us all to follow. Hillary and I will always be grateful for their friendship, unfailing kindness, and support.” — In a statement.
Actor and director Ben Stiller, who recently earned acclaim for his direction on visionary hit TV series Severance, said: “What a huge loss. Rob Reiner was one of my favorite directors. He made some of the most formative movies for my generation.”
Iconic director Ron Howard shared memories of his own of Reiner. “Our careers and lives intersected often over the decades, from Rob writing the pilot script for Happy Days and then as we each shifted from acting careers into directing and producing,” Howard said. “He proved to be a superlative filmmaker, a supportive colleague, and at all times a dedicated citizen. Rob will be missed on so many levels. My heart goes out to his family and his many close friends.”
Actor Elijah Wood, who starred in Reiner’s 1994 film North, wrote: “Horrified to hear of the passing of Rob Reiner and his wonderful wife Michelle. So much love to their kids and family.”
Current US President Donald Trump offered some choice words of his own in the wake of the tragic deaths of the Reiners. Instead of condolences, Trump chose to launch a brutal political attack on the two victims by claiming their deaths were the result of opposition to Trump and his policies.
In Trump’s own words: “The anger he caused others through his massive, unyielding, and incurable affliction with a mind crippling disease known as TRUMP DERANGEMENT SYNDROME.”
Reiner, his wife Michele, and their son Nick – who is now in custody for alleged felony murder – had attended celebrity host Conan O’Brien’s party in Los Angeles on Saturday evening.
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Authorities arrested Nick on Sunday afternoon and booked him for felony murder on Monday morning. They are now questioning Nick, who is being held on bail of USD$4 million (£2.9 million).
Fraser Ross branded Meghan Markle a “holiday hypocrite” and depicted the Duchess of Sussex as “a villain” on a display at his department store, Kitson, in Los Angeles
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Meghan Markle fans have jumped to her defence after a business owner branded her “villain of the year” in a scathing attack.
Supporters of the Duchess of Sussex have reportedly rang Kitson department store to express their fury, after its owner, Fraser Ross, put her in a “holiday hypocrites” gallery in the window in Los Angeles, California.
In the picture, Meghan, 44, is wearing a Santa hat with “Montecito Diva” emblazoned across it. The Duchess of Sussex is featured alongside other “villains” including California governor Gavin Newsom, George Clooney and Katy Perry.
But Meghan’s supporters are irate, including one who has called Kitson multiple times in one day this week to talk to Mr Ross. The business owner said: “One called the store 20 times to say we ‘weren’t nice’. She was deranged.”
Mr Ross, though, has doubled down on his decision to include the Duchess of Sussex in the mix. He said: “Two months ago we asked our followers who should be on the windows and Meghan’s name [repeatedly] came up and they stated reasons.”
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Meghan’s fans expressed their sympathy for the star this month after her father was rushed to hospital and needed surgery. She eventually reached out to Thomas, the former TV lighting director, amid growing support from her following.
And her following has continued to show support amid Meghan’s latest challenges, despite Mr Ross’ insistence her place on the gallery is justified. He told the Daily Mail: “We have been getting harassed by Meghan Markle fans. We told them we do this every year and she won one of the spots. Hopefully a retail store can knock some sense into Meghan because her “yes people” are making people dislike her more.”
The business owner said customers cited their disdain for Meghan and Prince Harry’s criticism of the Royal Family as reasons to include her on the gallery, which also features George Clooney and Katy Perry.
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After Harry and Meghan quit their royal duties in 2020 and relocated to America, Kitson, which is in Robertson Blvd, started offering up ‘Team Harry & Meghan’ and ‘Team William & Kate’ t-shirts so buyers could back their favourite royal couple.
And the shop has taken fire at the Duchess of Sussex again as disparaging headlines plastered alongside the former actress criticise her decision “not to let go of her royal status”.
