Bud Cort, the actor best known for his role as Harold in the 1971 film Harold and Maude, died Wednesday in Connecticut at the age of 77 after a long illness, according to Variety. The news of Cort's passing comes amidst a series of other significant events, including a school shooting in British Columbia, Canada, that claimed ten lives, and the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of news anchor Savannah Guthrie.
The mass shooting in British Columbia resulted in ten fatalities and over twenty-five injuries, prompting investigations and community mourning, as reported by NPR News. The FBI released surveillance footage in the Nancy Guthrie disappearance case, as noted by NPR Politics, while authorities continue to investigate, questioning and releasing a person of interest. The search for the missing 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie continues, with authorities investigating a person of interest whose Rio Rico residence was searched, according to CBS News. A man identified as Carlos was detained and released, claiming innocence. Retired FBI agent Jason Pack noted the pressure on investigators to find the next lead, CBS News reported.
In other news, former WWE wrestler Fred Ottman, known as Typhoon, recently revealed he spent about 30 days in the hospital due to a ruptured gallbladder that released toxins into his body, resulting in a severe infection, according to Fox News. Ottman, who began his wrestling career in 1985, shared that he is recovering and rebuilding his strength, with support from fellow wrestling stars.
Additional events include the New Zealand mosque shooter appealing his guilty plea, as reported by NPR Politics. Meanwhile, Iran expressed willingness for nuclear talks with the U.S., according to NPR News. The Pakistan-Afghanistan border remains closed for over three months, severely impacting trade and stranding drivers, as reported by NPR News.
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