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Famous ‘Night Court’ Actor Richard Moll Is Dead

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The actor, Richard Moll — most famous for portraying the bailiff on “Night Court” — has died at the age of 80.

Moll passed away Thursday at his home in Big Bear Lake, Calif, a family spokesperson confirmed to the Associated Press.

Moll played the eccentric but gentle Aristotle Nostradamus “Bull” Shannon on the NBC sitcom from 1984 to 1992 alongside Harry Anderson and John Larroquette.

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He was known for his shaved head and the catchphrase, “Ohh-kay.”

Moll did not, however, participate in the show’s 2023 reboot.

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He is survived by his children, Chloe and Mason Moll, his first wife, Susan Moll, and his stepchildren, Cassandra Card and Morgan Ostling.

According to his IMDb, Richard had a “deep gravelly voice,” “muscular stature” and “towering height.”

He stood at 8 feet and 6 inches tall.

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Following his tenure on “Night Court,” Richard lent his “villainous” voice to various video games and comic book projects, including “Spider-Man: The Animated Series” and “Batman: The Animated Series.”

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He also appeared in the horror films “Ghost Shark” and “Slay Belles” as well as the satire movies “But I’m a Cheerleader” and “Scary Movie 2.”

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He is survived by his children, Chloe and Mason Moll, his first wife, Susan Moll, and his stepchildren, Cassandra Card and Morgan Ostling.

Prior to his career as an actor, Richard graduated with degrees in history and psychology from the University of California at Berkeley in 1964. He went on to become a deputy probation officer in Alameda County.

He moved to Hollywood in 1968, but as he quipped in a 2003 interview with People, “it took [him] 10 years to find [his] way to the bathroom.”

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Richard was also an avid fly-fisherman.

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Cubana Chief Priest Opens Up On Feud With Burna Boy

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Nigerian entrepreneur and socialite, Pascal Chibuike Okechukwu, also known as Cubana Chief Priest, has opened up on his fallout with singer Burna Boy, alleging that the music star publicly attacked him because of his close relationship with Davido.

Speaking during an interview on The Beat 99.9 FM on Wednesday, Cubana Chief Priest said his journey to success began from apprenticeship and years of hard work, adding that fame and financial growth often attract envy and criticism.

Success comes with a lot of hate. I started my journey from apprenticeship and service and I learnt so much about growth and perseverance. When you start becoming successful, you understand how people treat you.

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“I was on my own and Burna Boy came for me, went on his big platform and started tweeting things that are not genuine, things that are not possible, things that have not existed and the attack was straight to my wealth.

“So he wanted to make people look at my wealth, disrespect my wealth, I felt bad and that happened because of my relationship with Davido,” he said.

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He further stated that Davido has consistently supported his businesses and personal projects.

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David is always there for me. He opened all my nightclubs, restaurants, everything. He always shows up to support me.

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“He’s investing in clubs in Lagos, and I’m making music to prove a point that I can,” he added.

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It’s Okay To Be Commercial Sex Worker For Survival – Actress Bello’s Comment Sparks Reactions [VIDEO]

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Veteran Nollywood actress, Shaffy Bello has sparked controversy with her unconventional advice to young women about commercial sex work.

Featuring in a recent episode of the Moraya Show, the actress claimed that it is okay for ladies to engage in commercial sex work if it is for survival or pressing needs.

Bello said she doesn’t judge commercial sex workers but rather she encouraged them to do it well with respect.

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She, however, warned that women who go into sex work due to pressing needs shouldn’t tarry in it.

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“If what you are doing now is being a ‘runs girl’ to make money, you don’t have to stay there. I understand it, I never judge. If you go be ash*wo, do am well. Do it well with respect and your full-chest.

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“However, don’t stay there. If that is what you have to do right now to make a living.. Some girls are doing it because they need to feed mom, send their younger ones to school. I understand it. However, my darlings, don’t stay there,” she advised.

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VIDEO: ‘You Are Daft’ — VeryDarkMan Slams Tinubu’s Aide

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Popular social media critic and influencer, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has reacted angrily to the trending AI-generated video allegedly linked to him, blasting presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga and accusing the government of ignoring worsening insecurity.

Recall that the comment comes amid a vow by the Presidency on Wednesday to prosecute Nigerian social media critic Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VDM, for allegedly sharing a fake audio clip of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

An X user, @Pious_minister, shared a post alleging that an AI-generated audio of the President was used in one of VDM’s videos.

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In the viral audio, a voice mimicking Tinubu allegedly claimed that insecurity in Nigeria would continue because Nigerians did not vote for him during the 2023 presidential election.

Reacting to this via a video posted on his social media page, VeryDarkMan described Onanuga as “stupid” and “daft,” insisting he would not defend the controversial AI clip.

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The activist questioned why the Presidency had remained silent over the recent abduction of teachers and students in Oyo State, alleging that one of the kidnapped teachers had been beheaded while the victims remain in captivity on Children’s Day.

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President spokesman Bayo, you are a very stupid old man. I’m not trying to insult you, but look at the meaning of stupid. That’s what you represent. That is who you are.

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“I swear to God, you are so daft, and this is the reason why I said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu should not come back in 2027 because all the people that operate under him don’t use their brains.

“You are so stupid. I know say una don get me for mind and think say part of an agenda. You see this audio, I will not defend it. You no dey shame.

“Now you can talk. Bandits went into a school in Oyo State, they carried three teachers, one man, two women, they carried students. One of the teachers was backing an infant child. Few days later, there was a report that one of the teachers was beheaded. Bayo Onanuga, where is your comment on that?

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“As I speak to you today, it is Children’s Day. Those children are still in an unknown location. I want to see wetin una wan do. It’s only stupid people that will believe that video.”

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