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New Zealand Prime Minister's heartbreaking family update

<p>New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has announced his temporary withdrawal from political engagements to care for his 4-year-old daughter who is in hospital. </p> <p>Hipkins, who is mostly private about his personal life, opened up about his daughter's health battle for the first time in a post shared on Facebook. </p> <p>“I don’t normally talk publicly about my kids because I want them to grow up out of the public spotlight, but sometimes it’s unavoidable,” he said. </p> <p>“Both my kids have a blood condition called Von Willebrand Syndrome. It means that sometimes when they get bleeding noses or other health issues they need a bit of extra medical help to get sorted.</p> <p>“Today my four-year-old is in hospital for some needed treatment, so for the rest of the day while that is happening I’ll be working from the hospital while I’m focused on her.”</p> <p><iframe style="border: none; overflow: hidden;" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fchrishipkinsmp%2Fposts%2Fpfbid021REVmAth3sr9crVCb7Na1PN42D5vskouAv5QrRf5DXWu7KUbTtq5R96gzq1G18d2l&show_text=true&width=500" width="500" height="381" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> <p>He also thanked his colleagues for covering him over the next few days and extended his gratitude towards blood donors. </p> <p>"All going well I’ll be back at work soon, but thanks to my colleagues for covering a few engagements over the next couple of days that I’m going to have to miss.</p> <p>"Lots of New Zealanders rely on the generosity of those who give blood. Thank you to all those who help out people like my little girl," he concluded.</p> <p>Hipkins, who replaced Jacinda Ardern in January, had previously revealed that he and his wife had separated and lived apart for a year. </p> <p>At the time, he explained that they were living separately for "the best interest of our family," and he acknowledged the pressure of being a family member of a politician and prime minister. </p> <p><em>Image: Getty</em></p>

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Eldest daughter of Georg and Maria Von Trapp dies

<p dir="ltr">Rosmarie Trapp, the last surviving daughter of Georg and Maria Von Trapp, whose family inspired <em>The Sound of Music</em>, has died aged 93.</p> <p dir="ltr">The eldest daughter of Georg and Maria, Rosmarie died on May 20 at a nursing home in Morrisville, Vermont.</p> <p dir="ltr">The family released a statement saying Rosmarie was “in the presence of loved ones all day long”.</p> <p dir="ltr">“She traveled and performed with the Trapp Family Singers for many years, and worked at the Trapp Family Lodge in its infancy when the family first began hosting guests in their home,” the statement read.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Her kindness, generosity, and colorful spirit were legendary, and she had a positive impact on countless lives. </p> <p dir="ltr">“Please respect our family’s privacy as we take time to process this loss, and prepare to celebrate the life of an amazing woman. </p> <p dir="ltr">“We believe the best way to recognize Rosmarie is to demonstrate the same selfless kindness and generosity that she exemplified daily.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Respectfully, Johannes, Lynne, Kristina, and Sam von Trapp.”</p> <blockquote class="instagram-media" style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cdiqd_vOch5/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"> </div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"> </div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"> </div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <div style="padding: 12.5% 0;"> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;"> <div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);"> </div> </div> <div style="margin-left: 8px;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;"> </div> <div style="width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);"> </div> </div> <div style="margin-left: auto;"> <div style="width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);"> </div> <div style="width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);"> </div> </div> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;"> </div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cdiqd_vOch5/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A post shared by Trapp Family Lodge (@trappfamilylodge)</a></p> </div> </blockquote> <p dir="ltr">Rosmarie was born on February 8th 1929, just outside Salzburg in Austria. </p> <p dir="ltr">She was the first daughter of Captain Georg von Trapp and Maria von Trapp, with her family inspiring the play and film. </p> <p dir="ltr">The family escaped from Nazi-occupied Austria in 1938 and performed singing tours throughout Europe and America before eventually settling in Vermont in the early 1940s.</p> <p dir="ltr">The couple’s children have previously indicated that <em>The Sound of Music</em> wasn’t entirely based on fact.</p> <p dir="ltr">However, them fleeing Nazi-occupied Austria was real which saw the family sing and perform around the US. </p> <p dir="ltr">The 1965 American musical drama remains a favourite starring the beloved Julie Andrews and the late Christopher Plummer. </p> <p dir="ltr">Click <a href="https://oversixty.com.au/entertainment/movies/fun-facts-about-the-sound-of-music" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a> to read about five fun facts about the movie. </p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Images: Getty/Instagram</em></p>

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Another tiny secret royal wedding

<p><span>Royal fans have gotten yet another surprise wedding as another couple revealed they tied the knot in a private, secret ceremony just a few days after Princess Beatrice announced she had wed Edoardo.</span></p> <p><img style="width: 500px; height: 281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7837049/royal-couple-1.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/fc358103e50c460ea597b4219ae4d069" /><br /><br /><span>Austrian Archduchess Eleonore von Habsburg married Jerome d'Ambrosio, on Monday, just three days after Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi.</span><br /><br /><span>Eleonore, who is a professional jewellery designer who met race car driver Jerome three years ago while they were travelling from London through to Nice at the same time.</span><br /><br /><span>The couple got engaged and had planned for a lavish ceremony before the coronavirus pandemic forced the pair’s plans to come to a crashing halt.</span></p> <p><img style="width: 500px; height: 281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7837048/royal-couple-2.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/bcd1098332134e208d50ba97a1981a25" /><br /><br /><span>However, not even a quarantine could get them down and the couple married in a secret ceremony in Monaco.</span><br /><br /><span>The bride decided to keep things casual by opting for an off-the-shoulder white dress, which fell to just below her knees.</span></p> <p><img style="width: 500px; height: 281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7837047/royal-couple-3.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/3aea28482ac84166a11216acd3bdd819" /><br /><br /><span>Eleonore is the daughter of Karl von Habsburg and Francesca Thyssen-Bornemisza.</span></p>

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Meet the lookalike Aussie who is set to play Arnold Schwarzenegger

<p>Calum von Moger has landed the role of Arnold Schwarzenegger in <em>Bigger</em>, a movie about bodybuilding, according to reports.</p> <p>The Australian bodybuilder is a previous Mr Universe winner and has been nicknamed “Schwarzenegger 2.0” due to his striking resemblance to the iconic star.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img width="499" height="245" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/44437/2_499x245.jpg" alt="2 (28)"/></p> <p>While Calum certainly looks similar to a young Arnold, he will have to prove if he can also carve a career in Hollywood through his acting performance.</p> <p><em>Bigger</em> follows the story of bodybuilding pioneers Joe and Ben Weider. The brothers created the Mr Olympia contest and were the ones who discovered Schwarzenegger and encouraged him to move to the United States from Austria.</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media"> <div style="padding: 8px;"> <div style="background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;"> <div style="background: url(data:image/png; base64,ivborw0kggoaaaansuheugaaacwaaaascamaaaapwqozaaaabgdbtueaalgpc/xhbqaaaafzukdcak7ohokaaaamuexurczmzpf399fx1+bm5mzy9amaaadisurbvdjlvzxbesmgces5/p8/t9furvcrmu73jwlzosgsiizurcjo/ad+eqjjb4hv8bft+idpqocx1wjosbfhh2xssxeiyn3uli/6mnree07uiwjev8ueowds88ly97kqytlijkktuybbruayvh5wohixmpi5we58ek028czwyuqdlkpg1bkb4nnm+veanfhqn1k4+gpt6ugqcvu2h2ovuif/gwufyy8owepdyzsa3avcqpvovvzzz2vtnn2wu8qzvjddeto90gsy9mvlqtgysy231mxry6i2ggqjrty0l8fxcxfcbbhwrsyyaaaaaelftksuqmcc); display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;"></div> </div> <p style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a style="color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BaDnuK6gy_d/" target="_blank">Training for something different. Who can guess what? Tank top: @teamvonmoger</a></p> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A post shared by CALUM VON MOGER 🇦🇺 (@calumvonmoger) on Oct 9, 2017 at 10:57pm PDT</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>The film is currently shooting in Alabama and is directed by George Gallo.</p> <p>Actors Tyler Hoechlin and Colton Haynes, former <em>Teen Wolf</em> stars, will also appear in the film.</p> <p>Do you think Aussie Calum von Moger resembles Arnold Schwarzenegger? Let us know in the comments below. </p>

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The Sound of Music actress Charmian Carr dies, aged 73

<p>Charmain Carr, the actress best known for playing the eldest von Trapp daughter Liesl in the musical <em>The Sound of Music</em>, has sadly passed away at the age of 73.</p> <p>According to a message on her official website, Carr passed away on Saturday due to complications stemming from a long struggle with a rare strain of dementia.</p> <p>The post from the company that had been managing the star’s website read, “She was such a nice, cheerful person. We always LOVED, The Sound of Music, and still do."</p> <p><img width="498" height="340" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/27646/charmain-carr-in-text_498x340.jpg" alt="Charmain -Carr -In -Text" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/></p> <p>Carr was 21 when during the filming of <em>The Sound of Music</em> when she famously sang S<em>ixteen Going on Seventeen</em> in a gazebo to her onscreen boyfriend, Rolfe.</p> <p>After leaving the film industry, she went on to run an interior design firm.</p> <p>Our thoughts are with the family, at this difficult time. </p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><a href="/news/news/2016/06/julie-andrews-new-role/"><strong>Julie Andrews’ exciting announcement</strong></a></em></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><a href="/lifestyle/family-pets/2016/08/best-mother-and-daughter-duos-in-film/"><strong>Our favourite mother and daughter duos from films</strong></a></em></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong><a href="/entertainment/movies/2015/12/sound-of-music-cast-then-and-now/">What the cast of The Sound of Music are doing now</a></strong></em></span></p>

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