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New York Post
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
‘General Hospital' star Kin Shriner reveals ‘botched' foot surgery left him unable to walk
Kin Shriner is detailing a scary health incident. The 'General Hospital' star, 71, took to social media on June 30 to share an update on his life, almost a year after leaving the long-running soap opera in August 2024. '[A] year ago tomorrow, I had some arrogant surgeon give me a subtalar fusion,' Shriner began in the video posted to X. 'And he botched it.' 12 Kin Shriner discusses his recovery from botched foot surgery. @ kinshriner/X The surgery is most commonly performed to treat severe arthritis of the foot. The procedure involves permanently fusing the bones in the subtalar joint, as per the Cleveland Clinic. 'So for six months, I basically couldn't walk,' continued Shriner. 'So then John Stamos, my good pal, sent me over to his guy at Cedars Sinai. He redid it.' Stamos played Blackie Parrish on the soap from 1982 to 1984. Now, the 'Port Charles' vet is on the mend. 12 Kin Shriner gets candid on foot surgery. @ kinshriner/Instagram 12 Kin Shriner is rehabbing his foot. @ kinshriner/Instagram 'So I'm down here in old Fort Lauderdale rehabbing this foot, every day,' Shriner explained. 'Every day so that I can get mobile.' 'I'm getting attendance records at this Powerhouse Gym,' he shared. 'You gotta get it back. Something goes wrong, you fix it. Or you try to. Anyway, that's what I've been up to.' Before signing off, Shriner promised fans another update in the future, 'So stay tuned. I will be mobile soon. Very soon.' 12 Lynn Herring, Kin Shriner on 'General Hospital' in 1990. ©ABC/Courtesy Everett Collection The 'Vendetta' alum captioned the footage, 'News flash from Fla Scotty @GeneralHospital not just eating glazed donuts he working hard to fix foot and get back to Vespa and all other things !!!!!!' Shriner played the iconic Scott Baldwin in over 1,700 episodes of 'General Hospital' from 1977 to 2024. He reprised his role on the short-lived spin-off, 'Port Charles,' from 1997 to 2002. The star was written off of 'General Hospital' after more than 40 years as the Port Charles villain. 12 Kin Shiner and Chris Robinson on 'GH' in 1982. Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images 12 Robin Mattson and Kin Shriner in the soap opera. ©ABC/Courtesy Everett Collection In 2023, Shriner tweeted on X, 'I just found out Scotty @GeneralHospital was written out…' However, he still appeared on the show until last summer. In September, Shriner seemingly confirmed the news to fans on X. 12 Kin Shiner as Scott Baldwin and Genie Francis as Laura Spencer. ABC / Courtesy Everett Collection One viewer took to the social media platform to question why Scott had just disappeared with no mention, stating: 'Wow, nothing like disrespecting your longest serving character…#GH.' Kin retweeted the post, adding, 'I don't understand any of it, I went to get glazed donuts and coffee for the doctor !!' Then, days later, Shiner wrote beneath a shot of Peter Hansen and Susan Brown, who played his on-screen parents: '2 of the many actors that made it possible for me to have a 47 year run on @GeneralHospital and 7 other soaps. Time to do the other things I missed out on while trying to keep Scotty relevant to now !!!!!' 12 Kin Shriner speaks onstage during the 'Sabrina' screening during the 2024 TCM Classic Film Festival. Getty Images for TCM Just last month, Shriner shared that his former 'General Hospital' dressing room had been passed down to a new cast member on set. 'This day comes for all actors kin who !!! all u can do is wash it down with a martini and know that people want to take a pic with u every day,' he said on X. 'I had a great run thanks @GeneralHospital fans for decades of support !!!' Shriner shared a black-and-white picture of the dressing room door, with the name 'Jens Austin Astrup' on it. 12 Kin Shriner and John Stamos on 'General Hospital.' ©ABC/Courtesy Everett Collection Astrup plays Kai Taylor on the long-running series. However, fans flocked to X to show their support, with one follower writing, 'Dressing room or not… Your Scotty fans will never forget YOU!' 'Yeah I do miss Scotty he was always misunderstood!!,' Shriner replied. 12 Kin Shriner attends the 2014 Daytime Emmy Nominee Reception. Matt Sayles/Invision/AP Over the years, Shriner also starred in 'As the World Turns,' 'The Young and the Restless' and 'The Bold and the Beautiful.' 'General Hospital,' meanwhile, is no stranger to cast shakeups these days. Earlier this month, Eva LaRue, who portrayed Natalia Rogers-Ramirez, the homophobic mother of Jacqueline Grace Lopez's Blaze, shared she is exiting the show after only a year. 12 Genie Francis, Kin Shriner on the soap. ©ABC/Courtesy Everett Collection The 'CSI: Miami' alum, 58, who previously rose to fame playing Maria Santos Grey on 'All My Children,' told Soap Digest on Monday, 'I was originally only supposed to be on the show for a couple of months.' LaRue noted, 'And it ended up being a much longer run, which was great — and really fun because there are so many 'All My Children' actors there and so it felt like home.' Kelly Monaco, who starred as Sam McCall from 2003 to 2024, blasted the soap in August when they fired her after 21 years, claiming it was 'retaliation.' Shortly after, Brooklyn Rae Silzer, who portrayed Emma Drake for 13 years, was replaced by Braedyn Bruner. 12 Kin Shriver shares pictures on X. @ kinshriner/X Then, Leslie Charleson — who played Dr. Monica Quartermaine for almost 50 years — passed away from blunt force trauma in January. In February, Cassandra James, who plays Dr. Terry Randolph, told The Post, 'We're all really saddened by the loss. And, to be honest, my favorite thing about Leslie is she had a really wonderful sense of humor.'
Miami Herald
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
‘News flash from Fla': Beloved soap star updates fans on mysterious absence
Kin Shriner is on the mend in South Florida. Last month, the 'General Hospital' star notified fans that he'd left the beloved soap opera, where he started his career as Scotty Baldwin in 1977. On X, he showed a picture of his dressing room door, with another actor's name (Jens Astrup) on the placard. Scotty hadn't been on the long running ABC show since August 2024, and viewers were definitely wondering what was up. Seems like a health problem may have sidelined the actor. Shriner, 71, took to X again around two weeks later, from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, outside the Powerhouse Gym. 'News flash from Fla,' began the post, along with a video. In the clip, he revealed he's been dealing with a foot issue since last summer after a 'botched' surgery. He says the medical procedure was a subtalar fusion, which involves fusing the heel bone to the talus bone to stabilize the foot. 'Scotty [sic] not just eating glazed donuts, he's working hard to fix foot and get back to Vespa and all other things!!!!!!' the native New Yorker wrote. 'For six months, I basically couldn't walk,' said the TV vet, adding his old pal John Stamos hooked him up with a specialist in L.A. to repair the problem. Shriner joked he was doing so much work to improve his current situation that he's getting 'attendance records' at the gym. 'You gotta get it back,' he says to the camera. 'Something goes wrong, you fix it, or you try to. Anyway, that's what I've been up to, so stay tuned. I will be mobile. Soon. Very soon.' One possible reason Shriner may have traveled to South Florida for physical therapy is to be near his twin brother, 'Hoot' director Wil Shriner, who has lived in the city for years.
American Press
16-05-2025
- General
- American Press
William 'Bill' Voris King
William Voris 'Bill' King, 82, of Lake Charles, La., passed away peacefully, at home, on May 13, 2025. Born on April 9, 1943, Bill was a proud lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He graduated from Sewanee Military Academy, and earned his Bachelor's Degree from Louisiana Tech University. Shortly after, he was drafted into the U.S. Army and served honorably during the Vietnam War era. In 1967, Bill married the love of his life, Marjorie C. 'Betty' King. Their 51-year marriage was a testament to love, partnership and enduring commitment, lasting until Betty's passing in 2018. Bill spent much of his professional life as a longtime manager of Hayes Minerals LLC. He also served as vice president of Kelly, Weber and Company, LLC. He was also involved in many oil and gas ventures across Louisiana and Texas. A 33rd Degree Scottish Rite Mason and dedicated Shriner, Bill was deeply committed to philanthropy. He served as Chairman of the Board for the Shriners Hospital in Mexico City and made a $1,000,000 personal donation to the Shriners Hospital system. Annually, Bill made substantial contributions to several charities. In 2025, he established the Bill and Betty King Foundation, to carry forward his charitable legacy. Bill was appointed by Governor Edwin Edwards to the Louisiana Pan-American commission, served as vice chairman of the Louisiana Commerce and Industry Board under Governor Bobby Jindal and contributed as a member of Governor Jindal's natural resources transition team. A passionate outdoorsman, Bill found great joy in duck hunting and bass fishing at his beloved Coastal Club. He also supported McNeese State University athletics and served as past president of the Quarterback Club, and the 100 Club, and was a generous supporter of the Athletics Foundation. Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Betty; his father, Voris King; his mother, Frances King; his brothers, Alvin, and Charles King; and his sister, Virginia Ayers. He is survived by his son, Geoff Gilbert, and wife, Tricia; and his daughter, Jackie Gilbert and wife, Suzanne, both of Austin, Texas. He also leaves behind many cherished friends, colleagues, and fellow outdoorsman across the Country. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: the Bill and Betty King foundation at 4353 Edgewater Dr., Lake Charles, LA 70605. The King family extends sincere gratitude to Dr. Gary Kohler and nurse, Peggy; Dr. Rolando Tapia; Dr. Loree Leatherman; Alanna Perkins of the VA pharmacy, and in-home caregivers Lisa Franklin, Tresa Leger, and their outstanding team. Special acknowledgment goes to Sharon Anderson, who faithfully served the King family for 49 years, and for the last several years, served as one of Bill's caregivers alongside Scott and Paulette O'Pry. Additionally, Lori Simon, and Maegan Coker are recognized for their part in Bill's care over the last several years. Additional thanks go to Attorney David Sigler, and CPA Doug Cooley for their instrumental support in the creation of the Bill and Betty King Foundation, and their many years of dedicated friendship and service. At Bill's request, a private graveside service will be held at Orange Grove, Cemetery, in Lake Charles. William Voris 'Bill' King lived a life of leadership, generosity, and deeply held values. His personality was infectious. He leaves behind a trail of people across the country that loved him. His legacy will endure through the lives he touched and the causes he championed. We invite you to leave a fond memory or sentiment of condolences on our website
New York Post
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Weezer bassist's wife Jillian Shriner pleads not guilty to firing at cops before they shot her during bizarre LA standoff
Jillian Shriner, the wife of Weezer bassist Scott Shriner, pleaded not guilty this week to two felony charges after she allegedly shot at police officers outside her lavish Los Angeles home. The 51-year-old faces charges of willful discharge of a firearm in a grossly negligent manner and assault with a semiautomatic firearm, ABC 7 reported. She had been originally charged with attempted murder after a bizarre April 8 standoff in which she allegedly grabbed a pistol and confronted a group of cops in her yard, who shot her in the shoulder. 4 Jillian Shriner, seen in newly released bodycam footage from the April 8 shooting, faces charges of willful discharge of a firearm in a grossly negligent manner and assault with a semiautomatic firearm. ABC7 4 Jillian Shriner appears in Los Angeles County Superior Court this week. ABC7 The officers had been chasing a trio of hit-and-run suspects who crashed their car and fled into the Shriners' secluded LA neighborhood. Police bodycam footage revealed that officers identified themselves and ordered Shriner to drop her weapon multiple times before shots rang out. Prosecutors allege she leveled her gun at officers and fired off a shot before the cops opened fire. She was treated for a non-life-threatening injury and released from custody after posting a $1 million bail. 4 Jillian Shriner with her husband Scott, the bassist for rock band Weezer. jillianlauren/Instagram 4 An Instagram photo of Jillian Shriner at a gun range. jillianlauren/Instagram Scott and Jillian Shriner married in 2005 and have two adopted children. In addition to being a rock star's wife, Shriner is an author of several best-selling nonfiction books under her maiden name, Jillian Lauren. Her works include 'Some Girls: My Life in a Harem,' about her stint in the entourage of Prince Jefri Bolkiah, the Sultan of Brunei's brother, and 'Behold the Monster,' a biography of serial killer Samuel Little.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jillian Lauren, Wife of Weezer Bassist, Pleads Not Guilty to Charges in LAPD Shooting
Bestselling author Jillian Lauren, who is the wife of Weezer bassist Scott Shriner, pled not guilty to charges stemming from the Los Angeles Police Department officer-involved shooting that left her wounded outside of their home in Eagle Rock on April 8. According to The Los Angeles Times, Lauren, 51, pleaded not guilty to felony charges on Tuesday for willful discharge of a firearm in a gross negligent manner and assault of a person with a semiautomatic firearm. Prosecutors are also seeking a firearms sentencing enhancement and if convicted, the author faces up to 19 years in state prison, per the paper. More from Rolling Stone Menendez Brothers' Relatives Beg for Their Immediate Release at Resentencing Hearing Cassie Testifies on 'Freak-Offs' at Sean Combs Trial: 'I Felt Disgusting. I Was Humiliated' Gérard Depardieu Convicted of Sexual Assault in France Lauren's attorneys did not immediately respond to Rolling Stone's request for comment. Last month, Lauren was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder for allegedly firing in the direction of police officers first. According to the LAPD, Lauren racked her gun and fired it during a standoff with police officers who were in a neighboring yard conducting a search for hit-and-run suspects who had fled the scene of a nearby traffic collision earlier that day. Body-worn camera footage and home-surveillance video later released by the LAPD appeared to show Lauren pointing her gun toward a fence which officers were standing behind. 'The officers gave Shriner repeated verbal commands to drop the handgun, however, she did not comply,' LAPD Commander Alex Chogyoji said in a case overview video released late last month. 'Moments later, Shriner racked the handgun, pointed it at the officers and fired, resulting in an officer involved shooting.' Lauren released her first memoir, Some Girls: My Life in a Harem, in 2010, and her second, Everything You Ever Wanted, in May 2015. Both books reached The New York Times bestseller list. Following the shooting, Lauren was booked in absentia on suspicion of attempted murder and released on $1 million bail. She is due back in court on June 18 for a preliminary hearing on whether the case against her will proceed, per the the Times. Best of Rolling Stone The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time
