A fit and healthy woman has told how her “back ache” turned out to be a rare spinal stroke which left her paralyzed from the chest down. Lucy Dunford was 19 years old when she first started suffering from “stabbing pains” between her shoulder blades in December 2024 — which she had brushed off as … Read more
Peter Smokler was a camera operator on the famed rock documentary “Gimme Shelter,” about a 1969 Rolling Stones concert where a man was stabbed to death. Despite his experience in the genre, Smokler was baffled when director Rob Reiner recruited him to shoot “This is Spinal Tap,” the 1984 mockumentary that takes a satiric swipe … Read more
David Kaff has died. The musician, famous for portraying Viv Savage in the 1984 mockumentary “This Is Spinal Tap,” passed away in his sleep last week. He was 79. ©Embassy Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection His band, Mutual of Alameda’s Wild Kingdom, revealed the heartbreaking news via social media on Friday, July 11. “Our brother David Kaffinetti … Read more
It’s not that kind of swingers party. How far would you go to get a good night’s rest? Would you take supplements, journal or do a fire-burning ritual? How about swinging from your neck in a public park? That’s precisely what some senior citizens in the northern Chinese city of Shenyang are doing — and … Read more
A young Maryland woman is “relieved and recovering” after doctors performed a novel surgery to remove her potentially deadly cancerous tumors. A surgical team at the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) extracted the tumors, which had wrapped around the spinal cord, through the patient’s eye socket. This was the first time surgeons removed a spinal tumor … Read more
Jesse Malin is continuing to heal after being left partially paralyzed following a spinal stroke in May 2023. The punk rocker took to social media on Thursday to share his recovery journey with followers. “Hey everybody,” Malin said in his Instagram video while holding onto a walker. “I just want to give you guys an update. It’s been a while, and I’ve been working real hard with … Read more
Miriam Margolyes, known for playing Professor Pomona Sprout in the “Harry Potter” film franchise, recently gave an update on her battle with a spinal condition. The 83-year-old actress discussed her health struggles with Closer magazine, revealing that her mobility has been compromised as her condition progresses. “I can’t walk very well, and I’m registered disabled,” Margolyes … Read more
Spinal Tap is ready for their encore. Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, and Rob Reiner, who appeared in the 1984 cult rock mockumentary “This Is Spinal Tap,” were spotted filming the movie’s long-awaited sequel last week in New Orleans. Pictures obtained by The Post show McKean, 76, who played band frontman David St. Hubbins in the … Read more
She’s a walking miracle. Five-year-old Piper-Kohl Kelly defied all odds when doctors diagnosed her with spina bifida and claimed she wouldn’t have the ability to walk. Now, the young girl not only walks but runs. “Sometimes it doesn’t feel real. I think back to what we were told and they were really negative about Piper’s … Read more
Shocking news: A new study finds that electrical stimulation of the spinal cord shows “therapeutic potential” for the treatment of depression. Researchers at the University of Cincinnati explored how stimulating the spinal cord decreased the flow of information between the brain and the body so the brain could readjust and regulate itself during a depressive … Read more
The director Rob Reiner has said that an upcoming sequel to his 1984 documentary parody “This Is Spinal Tap” is scheduled to begin shooting in late February and will feature Paul McCartney, Elton John and Garth Brooks, among other stars. “Spinal Tap” satirized a bungled tour by a fictitious British heavy-metal band of that name, … Read more
Michael Caine appeared to be on the mend when he was spotted getting some sun in Barbados following his back surgery. The 90-year-old Oscar winner was helped out by his aide and a walking frame on Sunday as he enjoyed the Easter holiday in the Caribbean. Caine donned a baby blue button-down, black shorts, sneakers … Read more
Go easy on her. Adele opened up about her health during her 32-show “Weekends with Adele” Las Vegas residency at Caesars Palace Colosseum. The 34-year-old British singer revealed to the audience that she has been performing with a disintegrated disc in her spine. “Is anyone else kind of my age starting getting bad knees? I … Read more