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Yahoo
14-06-2025
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'Frasier' star David Hyde Pierce honors Reagan's 'turning point' in Alzheimer's awareness
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. - Fresh off of his performance at the Tonys, "Frasier" star and Broadway actor David Hyde Pierce emceed a gala to raise awareness for Alzheimer's disease in New York City on Monday, a cause close to his heart. Pierce led the cast of Broadway's "Pirates of Penzance," which was nominated for best revival of a musical, in an entertaining performance at Sunday's Tony Awards. But the theater is only one of Pierce's passions. The actor served as the Master of Ceremonies for the CaringKind Gala to help raise awareness of Alzheimer's on Monday evening at Cipriani restaurant in Midtown Manhattan. Pierce has a personal connection to the cause because his father suffered from dementia and his grandfather battled Alzheimer's. Ahead of his hosting duties, Pierce tried to dispel some misconceptions about Alzheimer's, as well as offered advice on how loved ones can still make the effort to stay connected to those affected by it. "I think it's always miraculous, what people sense, and feel, and know, beyond what we can imagine," Pierce told Fox News Digital. First Blood Test For Alzheimer's Diagnosis Cleared By Fda "You know, I'm old enough to have experienced that many times," he continued. "It's a privilege to be with someone making that final transition and in that moment, you just don't know. You have faith and hope that just your presence there is enough. It's just – they may not be able to respond in the way you're used to them responding, but that doesn't mean they're not listening." Read On The Fox News App Alzheimer's has been portrayed onscreen over the years in movies like "The Notebook" and "The Father," and Pierce said some of these examples have helped those afflicted "feel more seen." "One thing I've noticed, there are so many wonderful, accurate, compassionate portrayals now, onstage, on film, and it's a tribute to the commitment of the actors, and the writers and directors," he said. "It's also a reflection of how prevalent these diseases are, that more and more people know about them." CaringKind CEO Eleonora C. Tornatore-Mikesh offered the 2014 film "Still Alice" as another accurate portrayal of Alzheimer's, noting that her foundation even worked with Julianne Moore while she was prepping for the movie. Moore plays a renowned professor who discovers she's been diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's. Tornatore-Mikesh said the impact of the film was far-reaching. "Definitely pop culture always helps increase concern and awareness," she said. Alzheimer's Disease Could Be Prevented By Antiviral Drug Already On Market The late President Ronald Reagan is often credited with helping bring the disease into the American public consciousness. In November 1994, a few years after he left office, he wrote a heartfelt letter to the American people revealing his diagnosis, hoping he would encourage more people to undergo testing and become more informed. "So now, we feel it is important to share it with you," Reagan wrote in part. "In opening our hearts, we hope this might promote greater awareness of this condition. Perhaps it will encourage a clearer understanding of the individuals and families who are affected by it." "At the moment, I feel just fine," he added. "I intend to live the remainder of the years God gives me on this earth doing the things I have always done. I will continue to share life's journey with my beloved Nancy and my family. I plan to enjoy the great outdoors and stay in touch with my friends and supporters." Pierce praised Reagan and his family for being so candid about his struggles. "President Reagan speaking publicly about his Alzheimer's was one of many turning points," Pierce said. "And not only President Reagan, but consequently, his daughter Maureen was a tireless fighter and advocate. And I had the great privilege of working by her side. At that time, I was in California too. We went to Washington together and fought for more funding for research. She was a real hero and inspiration to me." Reagan And Alzheimer's – What The Public Doesn't Know About The 40Th President Tornatore-Mikesh also praised Reagan for his work in bringing the disease to the forefront. "One hundred percent," she said. "Nancy Reagan and Ronald Reagan and their entire family, 'til this day, are one of the beacon families that have helped raise concern and awareness." An estimated 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease as of 2023, according to the Alzheimer's Association. In May, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cleared the first-ever blood test to detect Alzheimer's, announcing its approval of the first in-vitro diagnostic device, Lumipulse. The method is intended for early Alzheimer's detection in adult patients over the age of 55 who are exhibiting signs and symptoms of the disease and is considered a breakthrough in patient care. Reagan concluded his 1994 letter by thanking Americans for allowing him the honor of serving as president. "I now begin the journey that will lead me into the sunset of my life," he wrote. "I know that for America there will always be a bright dawn ahead."Original article source: 'Frasier' star David Hyde Pierce honors Reagan's 'turning point' in Alzheimer's awareness
Fox News
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
'Frasier' star David Hyde Pierce honors Reagan's 'turning point' in Alzheimer's awareness
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. - Fresh off of his performance at the Tonys, "Frasier" star and Broadway actor David Hyde Pierce emceed a gala to raise awareness for Alzheimer's disease in New York City on Monday, a cause close to his heart. Pierce led the cast of Broadway's "Pirates of Penzance," which was nominated for best revival of a musical, in an entertaining performance at Sunday's Tony Awards. But the theater is only one of Pierce's passions. The actor served as the Master of Ceremonies for the CaringKind Gala to help raise awareness of Alzheimer's on Monday evening at Cipriani restaurant in Midtown Manhattan. Pierce has a personal connection to the cause because his father suffered from dementia and his grandfather battled Alzheimer's. Ahead of his hosting duties, Pierce tried to dispel some misconceptions about Alzheimer's, as well as offered advice on how loved ones can still make the effort to stay connected to those affected by it. "I think it's always miraculous, what people sense, and feel, and know, beyond what we can imagine," Pierce told Fox News Digital. "You know, I'm old enough to have experienced that many times," he continued. "It's a privilege to be with someone making that final transition and in that moment, you just don't know. You have faith and hope that just your presence there is enough. It's just – they may not be able to respond in the way you're used to them responding, but that doesn't mean they're not listening." Alzheimer's has been portrayed onscreen over the years in movies like "The Notebook" and "The Father," and Pierce said some of these examples have helped those afflicted "feel more seen." "One thing I've noticed, there are so many wonderful, accurate, compassionate portrayals now, onstage, on film, and it's a tribute to the commitment of the actors, and the writers and directors," he said. "It's also a reflection of how prevalent these diseases are, that more and more people know about them." CaringKind CEO Eleonora C. Tornatore-Mikesh offered the 2014 film "Still Alice" as another accurate portrayal of Alzheimer's, noting that her foundation even worked with Julianne Moore while she was prepping for the movie. Moore plays a renowned professor who discovers she's been diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's. Tornatore-Mikesh said the impact of the film was far-reaching. "Definitely pop culture always helps increase concern and awareness," she said. The late President Ronald Reagan is often credited with helping bring the disease into the American public consciousness. In November 1994, a few years after he left office, he wrote a heartfelt letter to the American people revealing his diagnosis, hoping he would encourage more people to undergo testing and become more informed. "So now, we feel it is important to share it with you," Reagan wrote in part. "In opening our hearts, we hope this might promote greater awareness of this condition. Perhaps it will encourage a clearer understanding of the individuals and families who are affected by it." "At the moment, I feel just fine," he added. "I intend to live the remainder of the years God gives me on this earth doing the things I have always done. I will continue to share life's journey with my beloved Nancy and my family. I plan to enjoy the great outdoors and stay in touch with my friends and supporters." Pierce praised Reagan and his family for being so candid about his struggles. "President Reagan speaking publicly about his Alzheimer's was one of many turning points," Pierce said. "And not only President Reagan, but consequently, his daughter Maureen was a tireless fighter and advocate. And I had the great privilege of working by her side. At that time, I was in California too. We went to Washington together and fought for more funding for research. She was a real hero and inspiration to me." Tornatore-Mikesh also praised Reagan for his work in bringing the disease to the forefront. "One hundred percent," she said. "Nancy Reagan and Ronald Reagan and their entire family, 'til this day, are one of the beacon families that have helped raise concern and awareness." An estimated 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease as of 2023, according to the Alzheimer's Association. In May, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cleared the first-ever blood test to detect Alzheimer's, announcing its approval of the first in-vitro diagnostic device, Lumipulse. The method is intended for early Alzheimer's detection in adult patients over the age of 55 who are exhibiting signs and symptoms of the disease and is considered a breakthrough in patient care. Reagan concluded his 1994 letter by thanking Americans for allowing him the honor of serving as president. "I now begin the journey that will lead me into the sunset of my life," he wrote. "I know that for America there will always be a bright dawn ahead."
Globe and Mail
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Globe and Mail
Ramin Karimloo returns to the Pirate King in Pirates! The Penzance Musical
Ramin Karimloo's first paycheque from his debut musical theatre acting job came with a surprise bonus: printed on the pay stub were the words, 'US Pirate King.' The confused young Canadian called his agent, and that's how he found out he'd not only been cast as a swashbuckling ensemble member in Pirates of Penzance, he was also the understudy for the lead. 'I said, 'Wait, that means they could put me on as Pirate King at any moment?'' Karimloo recalled. 'I don't want that pressure!' Karimloo got the cheque for that Regent's Park production of the classic Gilbert and Sullivan operetta in 2001, shortly after moving to London. 'Ignorance was bliss. I didn't realize what a prestigious job that was,' the actor said, a bit wistfully. Both director Ian Talbot and Pirate King actor Gary Wilmot have since been named to the Order of the British Empire. And Karimloo? He's a big-name musical-theatre star. However, 'I've always said I would love to do Pirate King again,' he said. Karimloo, 46, finally has the opportunity to do so in a revamped version of the show, christened Pirates! The Penzance Musical, on Broadway this spring. On May 1, Pirates! received a Tony Award nomination for best Broadway revival. The day the nominees were announced, Karimloo spoke with The Globe and Mail about acting opposite David Hyde Pierce, travelling as an Iranian-Canadian and how to stay fit when your job involves shirtless sword fighting. You're excellent in Pirates! So sorry to hear you didn't earn your second Tony nomination for acting. I don't care about any of that stuff. When I was nominated before [for Jean Valjean in the revival of Les Misérables] I didn't even know I was nominated until my friend told me, and I didn't want to go to the Tony Awards. Are you one of those anti-awards people? I'm not anti-awards. I'm not anti-anything, but I grew up in Peterborough, Ont. When I dreamt of being an actor, I never thought about awards. It wasn't part of my culture. It's got to be about the work and nothing else. I'm only trying to be better than yesterday, every day. In interviews, your colleagues have been talking about how special the cast of Pirates! is, and how well you work together. Is that accurate? Some shows have highs and lows. This one doesn't. It sounds cliché, but it's the first time I've felt like everyone is a family, and everyone is having a blast. My kids [now 17 and 20] saw Pirates!, and they said they like it more than anything else I've ever done, because they were like, 'It's great to see you having so much fun.' I saw Pirates! at the tail end of your opening week, and was amazed at the energy level. The dancing is just phenomenal. I'm doing things I should not be doing at my age. It's brilliant. I said to [choreographer Warren Carlyle], 'If you had a magic wand to wave, what would you want me to do?' And then he made you try doing a backflip off a plank. Yeah. And every night I'm like, 'Let's see if this works.' I think back to my days in Peterborough. Just no fear of anything. We'd jump off bridges or do whatever. I was stupid and 16. Now I'm dumb and 46, but thankfully, it's worked out. Physical fitness is part of your brand, though, even if the backflip is new. When I started Pirates! rehearsals, I knew quickly I had to up my endurance, so I would get up early and do my weights because I enjoy that, but I added a 10K running program. I didn't want this show to wipe me out. You've also played Gleb in Anastasia and Nicky Arnstein in Funny Girl. Do you worry at all about being typecast as rogue because of your ethnic background? I don't think of my ethnicity because I never have, and it's funny how the world is now wanting to make being Iranian a talking point. What I do like is that I see more Iranians and Middle Easterns come up to me at stage door. They see a path for themselves, and that's great. Some Iranian-born Canadians have reported issues trying to enter the U.S. Have you run into any problems? No. We've never had any issues, and my mom just came to America. Usually when I come through, they see my Green Card and say, 'Welcome home.' I get more questions when I come back to Canada. But honestly, that stuff doesn't bother me. My brother's a Toronto cop. These people have to do their jobs. What jobs are next for you after Pirates closes on July 27? The day we finish our Sunday matinee, I go straight to the airport to do Dirty Rotten Scoundrels in Japan. And then I want to take a little break. Any chance you'll be back in Canada to do a show anytime soon? I would love to, but I want it to be Canadian content. I don't want to come back to Toronto as Jean Valjean again. I have a script right now that's pretty great, but everything's still under wraps. You'll have to wait and see. This interview has been condensed and edited.
Scottish Sun
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
90s sitcom legend admits he's ‘not against' returning for show reboot – despite failing to rejoin cast
The original series ran for 11 years between 1993 and 2004 hyde & seek 90s sitcom legend admits he's 'not against' returning for show reboot – despite failing to rejoin cast Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A US icon has thrilled fans and given hope for a future TV reunion with his former castmates. The actor starred in the multiple Emmy-award winning show - but failed to rejoin his fellow stars on a recent reboot. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 4 The Emmy-award winning show was cancelled after its 2023 reboot Credit: Getty 4 David Hyde Pierce - aka Niles - could be up for rejoining the show Credit: Getty Frasier star David Hyde Pierce - aka Niles - refrained from joining the 2023 revival - but hasn't shot down the chance of another appearance. Speaking about his latest venture in Broadway's Pirates! The Penzance Musical, he shared: "I did not think it would hinge on my participation. "I thought it should move on from what we were doing," he told Variety. "When Frasier happened, he didn't bring the gang from Cheers. It was successful because they made it something different. Read more on TV MOVING ON Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford cutting final ties amid divorce battle "Creatively, I thought, I have nothing else. I don't think I'm going to be much fun or be that enthusiastic about returning." David said about a possible return: "If there was a reason for me to appear, I'm not against it at all." The 2023 revival introduced son Freddy, played by Jack Cutmore-Scott and introduced Only Fools star Nicholas Lyndhurst as Alan Cornwall in the sitcom. Although the recent revival was axed by Paramount+ after two seasons, Kelsey admitted he still wanted to find a new space for the show. Kelsey previously told the New York Post: "There's a better home for it. We'll end up somewhere where people are passionate about it. "Ted [Danson] and I might visit actually something together. Nicholas Lyndhurst features as Frasier's best friend Alan Cornwall in iconic sitcom's reboot "We've been talking about a couple ideas. Maybe on Frasier. We don't know. "As long as it's still a relevant relationship, it will still be relevant for the show,' he added. "[Sam] and Frasier got along pretty well, discovered some things together about life. They could still do that." The Cheers spin-off ran between 1993 and 2004 and followed the lives of Frasier, his brother Niles and their dad Martin (John). David Hyde Pierce played Niles alongside Kelsey Grammer, Jane Leeves, John Mahoney and Peri Gilpin for 11 seasons. Cast members also included Peri Gilpin as Roz Doyle and Bebe Neuwirth as Lilith Sternin. Sadly, John, who played Martin Crane, died back in 2018 aged 77. 4 The Cheers spin-off ran between 1993 and 2004 Credit: Getty
