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Norman Lear dies at age 101

<p>Legendary sitcom producer Norman Lear has passed away at the age of 101. </p> <p>His family confirmed the news of his death in a statement on his website, writing that the Hollywood icon lived his life with "curiosity, tenacity, and empathy" until the very end. </p> <p>The statement reads, "Norman lived a life of curiosity, tenacity, and empathy. He deeply loved our country and spent a lifetime helping to preserve its founding ideals of justice and equality for all."</p> <p>"He began his career in the earliest days of live television and discovered a passion for writing about the real lives of Americans, not a glossy ideal."</p> <p>"At first, his ideas were met with closed doors and misunderstanding. However, he stuck to his conviction that the 'foolishness of the human condition' made great television, and eventually he was heard."</p> <p>At the height of his career, Norman dominated the American sitcom scene, producing such shows as <em>All in the Family</em> and <em>The Jeffersons</em>, propelling him to global fame in the 1970s. </p> <p>Lear was the first to tackle many social issues in his TV shows, such as racism, feminism and social inequalities that no one had yet dared touch, making him a pioneer of comedy with a meaning. </p> <p>Director Rob Reiner, who starred on the sitcom <em>All in the Family</em>, paid tribute to Lear on social media on Wednesday, writing, "I loved Norman Lear with all my heart. He was my second father. Sending my love to Lyn and the whole Lear family."</p> <p>Prior to his 100th birthday in 2022, Lear credited work, bagels, the love of his family and laughter for his longevity.</p> <p>"I like getting up in the morning with something on my mind, something I can work on … to some conclusion," Lear said.</p> <p><em>Image credits: Getty Images</em></p>

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"So hurtful": Greg Norman in hot water over "seriously misguided remarks"

<p dir="ltr">The fiancée of a journalist murdered in the Saudi Arabian consulate in Istanbul has slammed Australian entrepreneur Greg Norman’s comments on the incident, describing his comments as “so hurtful”.</p> <p dir="ltr">Last year, a classified intelligence report from the United States government concluded that Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman, was responsible for the murder of <em>Washington Post </em>reporter Jamal Khashoggi in 2018.</p> <p dir="ltr">Norman, who is the head of the Saudi-funded LIV Golf series set to rival the PGA Tour per <em><a href="https://www.news.com.au/sport/golf/wealth-and-lies-furious-fiancee-of-murdered-journalist-slams-greg-norman/news-story/8d4cf5ae2252dacfbcc0ffeea00f0d04" target="_blank" rel="noopener">news.com.au</a></em>, caused a stir when he weighed in on the involvement of the Crown Prince in Khashoggi’s death, saying that “we’ve all made mistakes”.</p> <p dir="ltr">“The whole thing about Saudi Arabia and Khashoggi and human rights, talk about it, but also talk about the good that the country is doing in changing its culture,” Norman said of the murder on Thursday, as reported by the <em>New York Post</em>.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Look, we’ve all made mistakes and you just want to learn by those mistakes and how you can correct them going forward.”</p> <p dir="ltr">Norman was the subject of widespread criticism online and from Hatice Cengiz, Khashoggi’s fiancée, who told the UK <em>Telegraph </em>that those responsible should be held accountable.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Would you say that if it was your loved one? How can we go forward when those who ordered the murder are still unpunished, and continue to try and buy back their legitimacy?” she said.</p> <p dir="ltr">“We should not fall for their wealth and lies, and lose our morals and common humanity. We should all be insisting on the truth and justice; only then can we look forward with hope and dignity.”</p> <p dir="ltr">Amnesty International also criticised the entrepreneur for his “wrong and seriously misguided” remarks, while Felix Jakens, the organisation’s UK head of campaigns said Norman’s rival golf tour was an example of “sportswashing”.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Greg Norman’s remarks that the Saudi government’s brutal murder of Jamal Khashoggi and its attempted cover-up were a ‘mistake’ are wrong and seriously misguided,” Mr Jakens said.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Far from trying to ‘move on’, the Saudi authorities have attempted to sweep their crimes under the carpet, avoiding justice and accountability at every turn.</p> <p dir="ltr">“The regime’s human rights record is an abomination - from its murder of Khashoggi to recent mass executions and the situation for LGBTI+ people, which continues to be dire.</p> <p dir="ltr">“The LIV Golf Invitational Series is yet one more event in a series of sportswashing exercises that the Saudi authorities are using to clean its blood-soaked image.”</p> <p dir="ltr">Mr Norman’s comments also come after he slammed the PGA Tour the day prior for “perpetuating its illegal monopoly” after it emerged that officials won’t grant releases for players to compete in the opening event of the LIV Tour in London.</p> <p><span id="docs-internal-guid-4f8c3c05-7fff-e84b-42f5-eb32d48a7600"></span></p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Images: Getty Images</em></p>

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First pics from Greg Norman’s son’s wedding

<p dir="ltr">Greg Norman’s son has married Michelle Thomson in a picturesque ceremony in Florida surrounded by their family and friends.</p> <p dir="ltr">Greg Norman Jr and his real estate agent partner tied the knot under an archway of fresh orchids on December 4th, with all their guests sticking to the white dress code.</p> <p dir="ltr">The golfing legend was in attendance with Kirsten Kutner, his wife of 11 years.</p> <p dir="ltr">Gregory Jr is the elder of Norman’s two children with his first wife, American flight attendant Laura Andrassy.</p> <p dir="ltr">In a tribute to his new bride, the entrepreneur and Jupiter Group and Shark Wake park co-founder and CEO wrote their marriage was the “best decision I have and will ever make”.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Such a beautiful wedding and party. Thank you all for coming and sharing this experience with us! I am a lucky man,” the 36-year-old wrote.</p> <p dir="ltr">Michelle also shared snaps from the day, saying “I wish I could have slowed down every moment of this night. Could not have felt more perfect.”</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: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/tv/CXRNxIeFSki/?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> <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;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/tv/CXRNxIeFSki/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by MICHELLE THOMSON NORMAN (@michellethomson)</a></p> </div> </blockquote> <p dir="ltr">Greg paid tribute to his son and new daughter-in-law, saying “Welcome to the newest Mrs and Mr Norman.”</p> <p dir="ltr">“This day was always going to happen from the first moment my son laid eyes on Michelle.”</p> <p dir="ltr">“Now this beautiful couple embarks on their new journey in life together. As a father I am so proud and happy for both. Congratulations and welcome to the Norman clan Michelle. I Love you both.”</p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Image credits: Instagram</em></p>

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Why Greg Norman is moving home to Australia

<p><span>Gold legend Greg Norman is leaving the United States permanently and coming back to Australia.</span><br /><br /><span>He and his wife, Kiki, have found a buyer for their $52 million (AUD) Colorado ranch.</span><br /><br /><span>This follows after the sale of their $77 million Florida compound was finalised, and now the pair will finally relocate back to Norman’s hometown.</span><br /><br /><span>The Seven Lakes Lodge was originally purchased in 2004 for $12 million.</span><br /><br /><span>He put the home on the market for $71 million in 2016, but dropped the price significantly — by $19 million.</span><br /><br /><span>The 11,900 acre lot is made up of eight bedrooms and seven bathrooms and has been described as “one of the finest trophy big game hunting and fishing ranches in Colorado”.</span><br /><br /><span>Norman farewelled the property in an emotional Instagram post, writing “Sunday snow. A beautiful send off after two decades of owning 7L,” he wrote.</span><br /><br /><span>“This ranch has been an extraordinary magnificent journey of mountain life. It has been a pleasure sharing the incredible diversity this ranch with my family and friends.</span><br /><br /><span>“Each have their own memory, but collectively the memories will never leave us due to the uniqueness of the offering. I am confident the new owner and his family and friends will enjoy the same journey we did.”</span><br /><br /><span>It follows after the legendary golfer sold his South Florida compound only two weeks after it was listed for sale.</span><br /><br /><span>It was quickly snapped up by billionaire Leslie Wexner after 14 years of reconstruction.</span><br /><br /><span>“My wife and I feel it is time to move on after 30 years here,” Norman told the Miami Herald.</span><br /><br /><span>“COVID-19 and the whole pandemic experience, with social distancing and being isolated from our families — most of whom live overseas — this past year has made us realise how short life truly is and has caused us to re-evaluate how and where we want to spend the rest of our lives.”</span><br /><br /><span>Kirsten made it clear that they would be returning to Australia when farewelling their Florida home in an Instagram post.</span><br /><br /><span>“Our beloved Shark Shack. Boy will we miss it. Hope to recreate it some day soon in Oz!” she wrote in the caption.</span><br /><br /><span>In a January column for Stellar magazine, Norman revealed he was ready to return to his Queensland home.</span><br /><br /><span>“I miss Australia. I miss the way it sounds. Not long ago, I was on the phone with my parents and the sounds of the bird life in the background was something else,” he said.</span><br /><br /><span>“And the smell of Australia … it’s so clean and fresh. I love the coffee and I miss the people; they’re so easy going … I want to get back to Australia as soon as I can. To tell you the truth, I think about coming home every second day.”</span><br /><br /><span>In 2019, he admitted to The Daily Telegraph he was on the hunt for a new home in Australia.</span><br /><br /><span>“Yes we are (looking). I’d prefer not to say where we are looking and no we have not bought anything.”</span></p>

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"Time to move on": Greg Norman lists incredible Jupiter Island home

<p><span>Greg Norman has re-listed his Jupiter Island Beach home for a mind-blowing US$59,900,000 ($A77.9 million) after spending over 14 years rebuilding it into the sanctuary it is today.</span><br /><br /><span>The Floridian paradise was first listed back in 2007 for $65 million ($A84.5 million) before he and his wife began rebuilding and renovating it.</span><br /><br /><span>The property was first purchased by the 65-year-old for $4.9 million ($A6.4 million) in 1991.</span><br /><br /><span>The property has since expanded by nearly 6,800 square feet.</span><br /><br /><span>The beautiful island includes eight houses in total — the main house, a coach house, a pool house, a tennis house, a boat house, a carriage house and a beach house — along with a 5,000-square-foot basement.</span><br /><br /><span>He told the <em>Miami Herald</em> that his real estate “vision was to create a sanctuary.”</span><br /><br /><span>The main house has 10 bedrooms and 13 bathrooms, along with beautiful oceanfront views and the utmost privacy.</span><br /><br /><span>“My wife and I feel it is time to move on after 30 years here,” Norman told the outlet.</span><br /><br /><span>“COVID-19 and the whole pandemic experience, with social distancing and being isolated from our families — most of whom live overseas — this past year has made us realise how short life truly is and has caused us to re-evaluate how and where we want to spend the rest of our lives.”</span><br /><br /><span>When talking about the home he said, “Memories here are numerous and endless, and they will be forever etched in our minds.”</span><br /><br /><span>The former world no. 1 won 89 professional tournaments in total, including 20 PGA Tour tournaments and the Open Championships in 1986 and 1993.</span><br /><br /><span>Norman would go on to make headlines in November when he described the COVID-19 symptoms that “kicked the crap” out of him.</span><br /><br /><span>“I am fit and strong and have a high tolerance for pain, but this [is] like nothing I have ever experienced before,” Norman wrote on Instagram at the time.</span></p>

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Greg Norman on Trump: "He's done a phenomenal job"

<p>Greg Norman has spoken out in support of Donald Trump, saying he believes the president can win a second term in November.</p> <p>Despite the “quiet support” for him, the golfing legend gave his full endorsement of the controversial President while speaking with <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/" target="_blank"><em>The Australian. </em></a><br /><br />“(From) my business perspective, he’s done a phenomenal job,” Norman said.<span> </span><br /><br />“He has ­pretty much stuck to all his promises he made when he was elected.<br /><br />“Very few people who are elected as president follow through on their promises.<br /><br />“Yes, he is bombastic; yes, he has a different style; but to see him actually commit to his word about what he wants to do is actually pretty impressive.<br /><br />“And it’s having a domino effect on the American economy, it has a domino effect on people I employ.”<br /><br />Norman said he had also met Democrat candidate Joe Biden, who had impressed him by asking to hear his views on “golf and on life”.<span> </span><br /><br />He went on to say however that “the people around him” are “potentially giving him advice”.<br /><br />Norman and Trump have been familiar with each other since the sportsman first became a prominent figure in the golf word.<span> </span><br /><br />He was also involved in brokering a meeting between the US President and then-Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull a few years ago.<span> </span></p> <p><img style="width: 500px; height: 281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7838387/donald-trump-greg-norman-2.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/712a997db9b74dcbb6fb68c846c68bc9" /></p> <p><em>Greg Norman and his wife Kirsten Kutner arrive for the State Dinner at The White House honouring Australian PM Scott Morrison on September 20, 2019 in Washington, DC. (</em><br /><br />Norman also would attend a state dinner back in 2019 at the White House to honour current Prime Minister Scott Morrison.<span> </span><br /><br />“It was very, very classy. You read about all of the (stuff) that people are saying, there’s two sides to everything. It was by far the best event I’ve ever been at my entire life,” Norman said in 2019.<br /><br />“It was truly showing the great respect that Big Brother has for Little Brother, which is the United States to Australia,” Norman added.<span> </span><br /><br />“Donald and the First Lady just couldn’t have been nicer, very engaging.<span> </span><br /><br />“We were fortunate to sit at the head table with them and my prime minister I met for the first time that week is a very, very polished guy, a very great speaker. I’m extremely impressed with him and his wife.”</p>

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