But her role in Coming to America helped her career take off. The character of Lisa McDowell was a central figure in Eddie Murphy's'80s cult classic,Coming to America. Well, I am not really sure how you do that. For years, we sat in meetings [with television executives], saying we need this, we need that, now, we are saying, let us show you. Video, 00:01:12WATCH: Huge fire burns after Indonesia depot explosion, Australia's 'biggest drug bust' nets $700m of cocaine. My friend. Help us build our profile of Eddie Nestor! Keep strong love x. Eddie, I have the utmost respect for you. Prior to playing Lisa McDowell, Headley appeared in a few episodes of The Cosby Show, as well asMiami Vice. You two are a match made in Heaven.You guys brighten my afternoons with your playfull banter, and most of all the depth of your combined knowledge regardless what the subject.Drivetime is such a refreshing way to drive home, I sometimes enjoy being stuck in the traffic.I am sure with Gods help and the whole of the family praying for you, you will get thru this illness. The funny thing is, many of our donations came from white people, who also appreciate a different perspective, Nestor said. I always enjoy your show. I see things visually, I should laugh but the scene with you screaming on the hospital been when the doctors drive 12 inch drills into your bone marrow is tragic, but when you wife says that if was to ever happen to her, she would make sure they put her to sleep first, and your reaction is pure comedy. Part of HuffPost Entertainment. look after yourself! Thank you Lisa Nestor. For - The Tapestry Of My Life | Facebook George Floyd death: How do I talk to my son about race? Cross My Heart (1982) - IMDb I have tried to explain my Blackness, I have been in the rushed together diversity meetings, I have been in many debates about how we can move forward as a multi-culture society, I have been at the so-called table, only to find out it is pure lip service. I hope the chemo doesn't make you too ill in the long term tho.Furthermore, without you london is only half as entertaining a place to be - still cool, but you know, lackingKeep your pecker up mate, and keep trying, even if it's all you can do.Peace. LISA GRACE (PAYNE) NESTOR - Daily Press I have never rung into your shows (a bit shy) but you do a fantastic job whenever I listen. The diary in my opinion needs to be published WHEN you have recovered, (not if, cos it will be when). Good luck Eddie my daughter Naomi also had the same cancer as you, the lump was in her neck, six years ago. Mmmm.its one of your favourite 'know alls' from sarf' london..did i read correct?..your sunday show is a bit heavy?..oh dear!..do the 'powers that be' want a fluffy show,all dressed up with meaningless drivel about what is lovely about london?.give me a break,keep the show as it is,have a go at sgt. People in England seemed miserable at the time and shortly after when I got back, the UK went into lockdown. not worth it? In. We dont want to Blacksplain anymore. At that time the waiting list was 9 months for treatment and his prognosis untreated was 6 months to live so we sold everything and I got another job on the nightshift and we paid for him to go to the US for treatment. Net worth and body measurement. The experience of being told by the doctor you have cancer is surreal. Now I look through the window, wait for things to become clear and find a way to back down.I do wonder whether I will ever be The Man again. I would like to say she is now pregnant and beaten all odds, I'm not even sure if the doctors believed it when they scanned her and found the baby. Hackney schoolgirl strip-searched by Met Police was taken out of exam Here he writes about his diagnosis, treatment and recovery. jonnie of brixtonMmmm.its one of your favourite 'know alls' from sarf' london..did i read correct?..your sunday show is a bit heavy?..oh dear!..do the 'powers that be' want a fluffy show,all dressed up with meaningless drivel about what is lovely about london?.give me a break,keep the show as it is,have a go at sgt and just be your self..anyway,keep plugging away,good days,bad days,it is what it is,i look forward to many years of hearing your voice i hope i have been pc enough..and if your bosses are reading this,give 'pops nestor' a pay rise,must go,feeling rough myself at the amount of brown nosing i just did.. TonyEEddie, you are among the braviest. This has been particularly poignant as the coronavirus outbreak and lockdowns have disproportionately impacted the lives of non-white groups from an increased likelihood of contracting the illness to being twice as likely to face unemployment. One example of this is Verzuz an American webcast series created by US music producers Timbaland and Swizz Beatz, which typically sees two popular, Black artists showcase the best of their musical catalogue in a battle format. FARMINGTON, CONN. Lisa Grace (Payne) Nestor, 50, of Farmington, Conn., beloved wife for 25 years of James Richard Nestor, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 5, 2007, at her home. A strict old maid aunt and a widower, in search of a wife, were beginning to fall for each other but they refused to admit to the attraction MaryDear Eddie, get well soon and keep positive. I do remember the hardest thing for all of us to deal with was other peoples sympathy! We cant have you kicking the bucket at 30 can we :), my son had hodgkins just like u unfortuanetely for him he had to have three years chemo the tumours kept returning ,then it was radiotheraphy and still the tumours returned he has had a bonemarrow transplant that was in january and now he is doing really well and is back at school part-time its been hard on him but i do believe it has made him a strong person he intends o enjoy what life and if u stay strong and keep busy you will be just fine hope u get better quicker than my son all the best eddie my thoughts and my prayers are with u i will keep your picture and ask in prayer to keep u strong good look with your show x, It has a lot to do with attitude Eddie and yours is spot on! what do I do now? hi uncle i never knew dat u wos dat famous c u lytr any bi, Hope everything works out for you Eddie.The drive time show aint the same without the voice of reason(ha ha)wishing you a complete recovery.Do your self a favour and listen to your wife and mother when as any women been wrong(ha ha). I wish you a speedy recovery and I have complete admiration for you, stay positive it does help. God Bless. Eddie comes live from Notting Hill Methodist Church. The Big Travel Podcast: Eddie Nestor MBE; BBC London Icon on Hackney Video, 00:02:12, Isabel Oakeshott: Why I leaked Hancock's messages, Tears of relief after man found in Amazon jungle. You always put meat on the bones to coin a phrase and its really good to hear your positive outlook on your illness. "She's what celebrities need to be." AmritaHi Eddie, I've not heard your radio show, but came across your diary a few weeks ago and look forward to catching up with you each week. Eddie Nestor girlfriend, wife list. Back in 2012, Lisa told Fox News . God Bless You, PERRY O'HANLONHI EDDIE,AS A LONDON CAB DRIVER YOU HAVE HAD ME SHOUTING AT THE RADIO ON A NUMBER OF OCCATIONS.BUT THERE IS THING I CAN TELL YOU EDDIE BOY YOUR A GREAT LISTEN AND A GOOD ,HONEST,BRAVE AND CHARMING MAN KEEP THE FAITH GOD BLESS AND GOOD LUCK PERRY (SORRY ABOUT THE SPELLING), NickDear Eddie, I've been listening to your Sunday show for a few months now, and find it thoroughly entertaining. We are here, and we're not going anywhere. Think about all the wonderful experiences you have had and all the wonderful experiences you have to come. Then I see the tears start to well up in her eyes as she explains {again} that things are not what they used to be, that I am ill and I stop and think. Login So work plays a big part in my healing process. On July 3rd 2015 with Mrs. Nestor, their manager Sarah Moore and fitness instructor Dave McQueen, they began . Eddie I cried when I heard your news. Swayze and Niemi have been married since 1975. waiting to go over and over the same questions). Make sure she knows how much you love her. It is not the same without you. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external websites, [an error occurred while processing this directive]. not worth it? I dont agree. We cant have you kicking the bucket at 30 can we :), karen from blackpoolmy son had hodgkins just like u unfortuanetely for him he had to have three years chemo the tumours kept returning ,then it was radiotheraphy and still the tumours returned he has had a bonemarrow transplant that was in january and now he is doing really well and is back at school part-time its been hard on him but i do believe it has made him a strong person he intends o enjoy what life and if u stay strong and keep busy you will be just fine hope u get better quicker than my son all the best eddie my thoughts and my prayers are with u i will keep your picture and ask in prayer to keep u strong good look with your show x, Shirley BerridgeIt has a lot to do with attitude Eddie and yours is spot on! Join our mailing list to receive the latest news including discounts to our events I hope you have a complete recovery and a speedy one too. The Covid-19 pandemic has seen an increase in Black online talk shows led by prominent figures within entertainment, media and business. Went to the hospital for an ultrasound today (to see if the clot has cleared up from the infection in my arm) and it is surprising just how many people you get to know when you have been in and out of a hospital for four months or so. Izzy Oona is the first child of Paige Butcher and Eddie Murphy. He's going to always take care of me.". What do you mean you have changed the show? You May Also Like Celebrated Name: Dominick Cruz Real Name/Full Name: Dominick Rojelio Cruz Gender: Male What will that mean for my marriage? It's the only thing that makes the traffic jams bearable! Your grizzly style is what keeps me and many hundreds hugely entertained! Patrick Swayze and his wife Lisa Niemi at his California ranch on Dec. 6, 2008. We will just finish the six months and then subject to the normal checks- you are free to go. Its truly a collaborative effort and the team mainly consists of young producers, the broadcaster explained. and questions. Hi Eddie, I've not heard your radio show, but came across your diary a few weeks ago and look forward to catching up with you each week. Be strong think positive and my love and support is with you. You peronify what it is to be an archiever. You are a man with a strong spirit and I'm sure that will help you as you give the old 'C' a good spanking! Rita LuleIam praying for you. I continue to have you in my thoughts. God bless you and your lovely wife. Now listen. In spite of advances, its clear from the Diamond data that the UK TV industry has a long way to go before it is genuinely representative of its viewers, she says. Video, 00:00:36Tears of relief after man found in Amazon jungle. EllieWhen you are through all this, you will not be "The Man" you were, you will be "The stronger, better Man" this will be because you listened to "The Woman" she knows you and will not let you go without a fight, so listen to her.. Joanne from South LondonDear Eddie, I always listen to your drive time shows with Kath and your Sunday morning programme. Jane of Waltham AbbeyHi Eddie, have just read your diary and understand why you are not on air every day now. By the end of our first room it was apparent to us that Black women journalists are our target audience and we want this room to be for them, by them, Onafuye, founder of entertainment platform The Nikki Diaries, told HuffPost UK. Rosie from WalthamstowEddie, your diary is great. You've got the love of a good woman (your wife) and the backing of the whole of London (and Man U) in your corner!!! I cannot work. If work is what helps you through this we'll all be with you, every step of the way. That sounds silly but two weeks later I had the big C news too. I knowtried itand it works wonders.I have a feeling that you are on your way back to perfect health. By the '90s and 2000s, Headley continued her career with roles in shows, small films, and soap operas like Guiding Light and The Bold and The Beautiful, as well as music videos like Will Smith's "Wild Wild West" and Blackstreet's "Before I Let You Go." How strange is that? With lockdown, once I worked out how to shift the new way of working, it was all go, Le Mar told HuffPost UK. Keep up the good work. There was the nurse who signed me into the ward when I was first admitted for my six day stay. So i read it and just wanted to wish you luck with all that's happening in your life, and hope you hold those positive thoughts because they will get you through. Thats why we say we are tired; we will just make it another way.. I have always talked about the glass being half full or half empty but its never really made sense like it does now. The first show was broadcast on the 23 January 2021. There is that moment when everyone shuffles their disapproval but I happily stride on in.I meet the staff nurse whose fingers I had tried to break when they were fitting the ill-fated picc line. Video, 00:00:36, Tears of relief after man found in Amazon jungle. Read about our approach to external linking. Hi Eddie,I'm one of your silent listeners. "That was yet another proud moment," Headley said of the accolade. Keep up the good work and you are always in my thoughts and prayers, also I have all my friends praying for you now . We trust you to make any changes subtle ones.We send our love to you and yours and wish you a speedy and full recovery.Best wishes. Just not right. It is supposed to be the height of summer but the seasons this year havent quite been right. I admire your courage. Good luck lots of love and a prayer for your speedy recovery. Please DO NOT change the Sunday show - it had the right balance between punch and tickle before you won the top prize so the format should be maintained. If my show is going to change I want to be at the heart of it. We are with you always in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. I dont know but trying is what is keeping me going. The Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween star noted "it is what it is" because she"made the choice to get divorced.". The Legend of Korra actress, Lisa Edelstein has a brilliant career. Of course we want to freeze them. Missed you completely in casualty and then felt like I'd found an old friend when I discovered you were doing the graveyard shift on Choice. ireneHi Eddie , i don't normally read the front page when i turn on my computer, but for some strange reason today i did, first time ever and there you were. It was strange, as my wife had volunteered to come to every single meeting with me, except this one!!!! Silimanjaro - "She's definitely a blessing," co-founder Curtis Benjamin told Fierce for Black Women. You wouldnt be able to hear these voices by turning on the TV or radio.. A year on from the death of George Floyd, BBC presenter Eddie Nestor examines his role as a father and how he should approach conversations with his own children about racism. I'm happy with that. Fewer than 5% of roles in Costume and Wardrobe, Hair and Make-Up and Set Design are filled by those from a BAME group, and fewer than 10% of programme contributions in Sound and Post Production. Added to the fact that I am a Gemini it means that I live in a world of extremes which with my illness means one day I am just temporarily out of order and the next I am never going to get better. Yes, a woman like your wife. SharonMy friend. John Dear Eddie, Get better soon.I really enjoy your show and it is not the same with the Lentil standing in for you. I will see you here for the world cup in 2010 - if not before! I am a man and I know what I am doing; I know how hard I can push myself, blah, blah, blah. That doesnt mean it doesnt bring its own stresses. Your grizzly style is what keeps me and many hundreds hugely entertained! Clubhouse is a social networking app based on audio-chat think extended voice notes where users can listen in to conversations, interviews and discussions, and be invited to participate At the moment, its invite-only and solely available on Apple phones. Stop sending you texts? Her humble beginnings in Queens have helped her maintain a career in Hollywood while also being a present figure in her loved ones' lives. Obviously we talked about it but really it was a no brainer. I believe he has a grand purpose for you yet Eddie. DianThanks for taking the time to update your wwider radio family. Max Charles is Paige Butcher and Eddie Murphy's second child. In December 2020, communities across the UK were shocked to learn of the Lawrences sudden death. Eddie Nestor estimated net worth is $10 million US dollars. God Bless. As the time draws nearer it gets more and more difficult to conceal my fear. jeffEddie.Market research? Just before I am due to have my treatment I turn into a complete idiot. We know how difficult it can be as my other half was diaganosed with Hairy Cell Leukemia in March 06. Best Regards. I start my day with your Sunday show.I also managed to tune in on my way home. Actor: Trainspotting. It was as though she was saying "Real Men" do it in one go. The NBC actor gave fans a front row seat into his big surprise birthday bash for his wife Lisa one that was truly a surprise, which can be seen all over her face! I'll think of you Eddie and your wife. I never new you had the big C. I had the scare end of January 2007 and it shattered me. But, Men just notice what they have been doing all the time when the sh** hits the fan. I will keep sending the elevator back down.. Pah! Dear Eddie,I love listening to you and Kath, and you on Sundays. The abuse, the inhumanity, the loss of innocence.Even though the report cites race as a contributing factor, I've asked listeners to take that element out.In my experience, unless we get everyone to think it might happen to their child, or unless they actually see it, they aren't triggered in the same way.I admire these parents.I have been sent the . Well, I think it is a manifestation of my fear, weird that I know it is for my own good yet I still have a real fear. The mix of 'serious' issues refelects giving the depth necessary on issues affecting al Londoners. Up Next. It is understood that Eddie Nestor, 57, who is black, will move from his 5pm show to replace Elms in broadly the same slot Monday to Thursday. Eddie, just read about your situation. I mean it can't hurt can it? Real Talk with Eddie Nestor, Curtis Walker and the Boss Lady Lisa NestorT-shirt: http://bitly.ws/9DSZGo fund me: https://gf.me/u/ywu2uq Best Regards. Stay strong. Seven teenagers killed on the streets of London. For those who do not know. Feeling fine and still looking goodand my misses backs that!! Patrick Swayze's widow recalls star's tumultuous - Fox News I have had a few calls from friends this week and an awful lot of ribbing about my comments in last week's diary about being "The Man." By the time I had finished they all seemed to know me by name, it was horrible and embarrassing. Time is a master my friend. waiting to go over and over the same questions). lots of love xxxxxx. But I dont because that would be rude and as you know if you listen to my shows I am not rude. She was born in May 2016 and is currently 5 years of age, based on the available information on her birth year. Video, 00:01:37, Thanks, but no big speech, in Ken Bruce's sign off, Tear gas fired at Greece train crash protesters. We are learning more and the texts and messages sent to me after my shows make me want to give my time, for free, to help another person be better. and fully recovered you can look back on with pride.Just saw the picture of your wife on the site, and in the words of Kath yesterday, 'How did you pull that off?'. Video, 00:04:20How do I talk to my 12-year-old about race? I was asking a lot of questions on my social media pages and many were engaged in discussing and debating the topics I posed, she told HuffPost UK. Though the app is in beta stage and currently under development, this has raised concern among privacy advocates. In addition to amplifying perspectives from within minority ethnic communities for all audiences to enjoy, these platforms have helped to create digital safe spaces for people of colour. You see, I've had two weeks to recover from my last dose and I feel great. take care, keep safe and behappy. So THE MAN that you are I am sure appreciates THE WOMEN you have.Take Care and keep going xxx. It's really wonderful to see all the great things you've achieved over the years. Now we're friends. I know some people will be thinking he is strange, he should be resting, this is not what he should be worrying about, but everybody is different. Don't worry about the showyou ARE the show!You only have to open your mouth and we're all happy!! We are both mothers with primary school age children and so its hard. The platform, worth over $100m (73m), was launched by tech entrepreneurs Paul Davidson and Rohan Seth in March 2020 but soared in popularity in the UK at the end of last year. Stay Strong X. SteveI listen to Kath and yourself about 3 times a week, and have done for timeYou always make me laugh and think, and sometimes I wonder why Kath doesn't reach over and give you a slap for being so damn cheeky - haha. I love your drivetime show. Wow that is a lot of missed appointments. PDF Eddie Nestor 10. ), I have grown up with you as a source of inspiration. God Bless. That sounds silly but two weeks later I had the big C news too. Deborah Williams, chief executive of the Creative Diversity Network, says theres still a long way to go. Before lockdown I had done many live shows, evenings with an audience with Angie. Helps you lose weight and really clears up any bad skin. A great big hug to your wife who I am sure is your tower of strenght. Sending you a BIG HUG!! How America moves beyond its racist past. I knowtried itand it works wonders.I have a feeling that you are on your way back to perfect health. Parking attendant in serious condition after being attacked. I have been looking at my rest days as bad days and getting myself depressed about it as opposed to looking at them as healing days so I can get back on the radio and have a fantastic week, knowing that I am one treatment nearer to being back to full health. If you are of an age (and at 30, I am) they ask you if you would like to freeze your sperm as chemo can, in some cases, render you infertile. A big thanks also has to go to the oncology staff at East Surrey Hospital Redhill and The Royal Surrey Guildford. Not any more. I have just been given the all clear since being diagnosed in January.