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Lisa Lyon, bodybuilding pioneer and inspiration for Marvel’s Elektra, dead at 70

The Los Angeles native died Friday at her home in San Fernando Valley, California.
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Lisa Lyon, a pioneer in professional women’s bodybuilding and Playboy model, has died. She was 70.

A friend of Lyon reportedly told TMZ that Lyon died Friday at her home in the San Fernando Valley where she was in hospice care.

The cause of death was stomach cancer, the source claimed.

A rep for Lyon could not immediately be reached by The Post. We have contacted Playboy for comment.

Fellow bodybuilder Arnold Schwarzenegger honored Lyon in a statement to TMZ, raving, “She is the best. I love her.”

Lyon put women’s bodybuilding on the map in 1980 when she won the first International Federation of Bodybuilders Woman’s World Pro Bodybuilding Championship.

She also posed for Playboy that year and would go on to be featured in lots of health and fitness magazines.

Arnold Schwarzenegger sits on the shoulders of bodybuilder Lisa Lyon. She stood at 5-foot-4 and weighed just 120 lbs., compared to Schwarzenegger’s 225 lbs.
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Lyon even posed for famed photographer Robert Mapplethorpe in 1982, who was known for his stunning black-and-white portraits.

Comic book writer Frank Miller also modeled the Marvel Comics character Elektra off of Lyon.

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/09/08/lisa-lyon-bodybuilding-pioneer-and-marvel-inspiration-dead-at-70/

Elton John storms Glastonbury with epic final UK show including tribute to George Michael

Sir Elton John bid an emotional goodbye to Glastonbury fans on Sunday night by singing Rocketman to close the show.

Sir Elton John got emotional on Sunday night as he paid a moving tribute to his pal George Michael on what would have been his 60th birthday.

Before wrapping up his two-hour Glastonbury set, Sir Elton took a moment to speak about George.

“It is a very special day today and I was wondering how I was going to approach it,” Sir Elton began.

“One of Britain’s fantastic songwriters, singers, and artists was George Michael.

“He was my friend, he was an inspiration and today would have been his 60th birthday.”

Glastonbury: Sir Elton stunned fans with his two-hour set (Image: BBC)

He continued: “I want to dedicate this next song to his memory and all the music he left us with which is so gorgeous.

“This is for you, George,” Sir Elton concluded before singing Don’t Let The Sun Go Down on Me.

As Sir Elton concluded his last-ever UK show, he took a moment to thank his fans.

“I want to thank you all for dressing up in the costumes and the glasses it makes me feel so happy,” he shared.

Source : https://www.express.co.uk/showbiz/tv-radio/1784415/Glastonbury-Elton-John-tribute-George-Michael-Glastonbury

Former India cricketer Salim Durani passes away aged 88; PM Narendra Modi, Ravi Shastri lead tributes

Former Indian cricketer, 88-year-old Salim Aziz Durani passed away in Jamnagar on Sunday morning. He was suffering from illness for a brief period of time. Prime Minister Narendra Modi led heartfelt tributes for Durani. “Salim Durani Ji was a cricketing legend, an institution in himself. He made a key contribution to India’s rise in the world of cricket. On and off the field, he was known for his style. Pained by his demise. Condolences to his family and friends. May his soul rest in peace,” PM Modi wrote.

Former Indian cricketer Ravi Shastri expressed his grief in a tweet, “Easily one of the most colourful cricketers of India – Salim Durani. Rest in Peace. Aum shaanti.”
In the era of 1960-1973, Durani marked his presence with his pure ability to send the ball flying into the stands. He was an allrounder and had a unique ability to finish off the game either with the bat or with the ball. He was a part of India’s successful victory against England in 1961-62.
Durani capped off an impressive display by picking up eight wickets against the English team. In his illustrious career, Durani also picked up the wickets of one of the best cricketers like Clive Lloyd and Gary Sobers.
With his slow left-arm orthodox bowling style Durani certainly knew how to increase the intensity in a game and add a touch of entertainment for the fans as well. The former Indian cricketer featured in 29 Test matches for team India and scored 1,202 runs with an average of 25.04.

Source: https://www.businessinsider.in/sports/news/former-india-cricketer-salim-durani-passes-away-aged-88-pm-narendra-modi-ravi-shastri-lead-tributes/articleshow/99184783.cms?utm_source=social_Whatsapp&utm_medium=social_sharing&utm_campaign=Click_through_social_share