The man who shot Ryan Fischer, Lady Gaga’s dog walker and stole two of her French bulldogs has been sentenced to 21 years in prison. James Howard Jackson plead no contest to attempted murder for his part in the crime. Gaga’s dogs were returned to her five days later after she offered a $500,000 reward. A woman who was linked to the dognappers tried to claim the reward. Several others have been charged for their part in the attack.
Former Cheers star Kirstie Alley has died at the of 71. Alley’s children True and Lillie Parker announced her death in a statement. “We are sad to inform you that our incredible, fierce and loving mother has passed away after a battle with cancer, only recently discovered,” they wrote. ”As iconic as she was on screen, she was an even more amazing mother and grandmother.”
Hilary Duff opened up about her battle with an eating disorder at the age of 17. “Because of my career path, I can’t help but be like, ‘I am on camera and actresses are skinny,’” Duff told Women’s Health Australia . “It was horrifying.” Duff’s perspective is different now. “[I’m] appreciating my health, doing activities that make me feel strong instead of just bettering the outside of my body,” she said.