SOUTH AFRICA'S TV WEBSITE
SIGN IN SEARCH MENU
SOUTH AFRICA'S TV WEBSITE


Balthazar Getty's dad has died

Written by TVSA Team from the blog International Showbiz News on 09 Feb 2011
Favourite this post


Balthazar Getty

Balthazar Getty's father has died.

The 36-year-old actor - who recently reunited with his wife Rosetta Millington following a temporary split and a brief relationship with Sienna Miller - confirmed his father John Paul Getty III passed away in his mansion in Buckinghamshire, South East England, on Saturday (05.02.11) at the age of 54.

Despite being left paralysed, almost blind and unable to speak following a severe stroke in 1981, Balthazar explained the oil tycoon - who was a father of two and grandfather of six - always lived life to the full.

In a statement released by the 'Brothers and Sisters' star, he said: "He never let his handicap keep him from living life to the fullest and he was an inspiration to all of us.

"He taught us how to live our lives and overcome obstacles and extreme adversity and we shall miss him dearly."

John Paul's life was marked by him being kidnapped in Rome at the age of 16, which eventually resulted in his multi-millionaire family having to pay a $2.2 million ransom when his captors sent them his severed ear in the post after the Gettys originally refused to concede to their demands.

He was then found in Italy five months after he had originally been captured.

Despite attempting to join the family business, John Paul was left traumatised by his kidnapping and became an alcoholic and drug addict.



Comments


Only TVSA members can reply to this thread. Click here to login or register.






LATEST ARTICLES

New on TV today: Tuesday 26 November

Two new dramas premiere on M-Net as Travel Channel investigates Vampires in America.


Skeem Saam Teasers - December 2024

Mr Kgomo's jealousy spirals, Khwezi gets iffy about her new love and Manaka’s secret life comes to light.


Umkhokha: The Curse 2 Teasers - December 2024

Surpriiiise. Ntombi receives a life-changing thunderbolt but not everyone is happy about it.


My Brother's Keeper character portrait: Abdul Khoza as Zembe

Abdul debuts ahead of seven other actors who arrive between now and December.


Diepe Waters 3 Teasers - December 2024

Gys breaks Zelda’s heart and she takes a huge step away from him.


Sibongile & The Dlaminis character portrait: Senzo Radebe as Phakamani

He's the person every family needs when there's a lying father who gets away unchallenged.


Strings of Love Teasers - December 2024

Daljit tries to escape with Akeer and takes drastic measures - jumps off a cliff!


New on TV today: Monday 25 November

Tsunami: Race Against Time begins on Disney+ and Escape to the Perfect Town returns to Home Channel.


New on TV today: Sunday 24 November 2024

It's eReality night with a doc about the killer 2019 White Island eruption and the return of MAFS.


New on TV today: Saturday 23 November 2024

Mabaso Family Reunion drops on Netflix and Killer Front Page begins a run on Wethu.

LATEST SITE ACTIVITY


More activity at TVSA Central



LATEST SOAPIE TEASERS



LATEST SOAPIE TEASERS





×
×

You browser doesn't have Flash, Silverlight, Gears, BrowserPlus or HTML5 support.