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Celebrities Who Lost Their Homes in the Los Angeles Wildfires
The devastating wildfires in Los Angeles have left a trail of destruction, displacing countless residents and destroying homes, including those of several celebrities.
Below is a detailed account of notable figures who have suffered losses during this tragedy:
Paris Hilton – $16 Million
The television personality and socialite lost her Malibu beach mansion to the Palisades Fire. Hilton shared her grief on social media, expressing her heartbreak:
“The heartbreak is truly indescribable. 💔🥺 When I first saw the news, I was in complete shock—I couldn’t process it. But now, standing here and seeing it with my own eyes, it feels like my heart has shattered into a million pieces.”
Mel Gibson – $14.5 Million
While filming in Austin, Texas, the “Mad Max” star learned of his home’s destruction. In an interview with NewsNation, Gibson said:
“It’s kind of devastating. It’s emotional. You know, you live there for a long time, and you had all your stuff. I’ve been relieved from the burden of my stuff, because it’s all in cinders.”
Anthony Hopkins – $10 Million
Priyanka Chopra – $20 Million
Diane Warren – $6 Million
John Goodman – $11.2 Million
Jeff Bridges – $15.7 Million
The veteran actor’s Malibu home was lost to the Palisades Fire. A representative for Bridges told The Hollywood Reporter that the actor and his family were safe but devastated by the loss.
Ricki Lake – $4.7 Million
Miles Teller – $3.5 Million
Ed Harris – $9.8 Million
Mark Hamill – $12 Million
The “Star Wars” actor and his family evacuated their home in time, but it was ultimately consumed by the flames.
Cary Elwes – $4.2 Million
The “Princess Bride” actor announced the loss of his family home on Instagram:
“Sadly, we did lose our home, but we are grateful to have survived this truly devastating fire.”
Adam Brody – $6.9 Million
Eugene Levy – $7 Million
Billy Crystal
The 76-year-old comedian and star of When Harry Met Sally lost the home he had owned since 1979 in Pacific Palisades. Crystal expressed his sadness:
“We are heartbroken, of course, but with the love of our children and friends, we will get through this.”
Mandy Moore
The This Is Us star evacuated her family from their Altadena home before it was badly damaged by the Eaton Fire. On Instagram, she wrote:
“I love you, Altadena. Grateful for my family and pets getting out last night before it was too late. Honestly, I’m in shock and feeling numb for all so many have lost, including my family. My children’s school is gone. Our favorite restaurants, leveled.”
Milo Ventimiglia
Another This Is Us star, Ventimiglia, and his pregnant wife, Jarah Mariano, lost their Malibu home. Speaking to CBS News, he said:
“There’s a kind of shock moment where you’re going, ‘Oh, this is real and this is happening.’ At a certain point, we just turn it off. We kind of accepted the loss.”
Additional Evacuations
Several other celebrities, including Chrissy Teigen and her husband John Legend, James Woods, comedian Marc Maron, and Mark Hamill, evacuated their homes during the fires.
Impact on Communities
With resources stretched thin, concerns have risen about unequal allocation of firefighting efforts. Inez Moore, a lecturer at California State University whose family home was destroyed in Altadena, told Reuters:
“You’re going to have some folks who are not going to get as much as they deserve, and some folks who may get more than actually they need.”
The wildfires have left scars across communities, highlighting the urgent need for support and recovery efforts for everyone affected.
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Donald Robert Morris-Jones Charged in Fatal Wake County Cycling Crash That Killed One and Injured Seven; Bond Set at $1 Million
WAKE COUNTY, N.C. — A devastating collision involving a group of cyclists in Wake County, North Carolina, left one person dead and seven others injured. A 76-year-old Apex man, identified as Donald Robert Morris-Jones, has been arrested and faces multiple felony charges in connection with the crash.
According to the information provided in court records, Morris-Jones was arrested on November 7, 2026, following an investigation by the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. Authorities allege that he struck multiple cyclists and failed to remain at the scene after the collision.
The incident has deeply affected the cycling community, with one family mourning the loss of a loved one and seven other victims facing injuries and recovery.
Morris-Jones faces a series of charges across two related cases. The charges listed in the supplied court information include:
- One count of felony death by vehicle.
- Seven counts of felony serious injury by vehicle.
- Eight counts of felony hit-and-run involving serious injury or death.
- Driving while impaired.
- Reckless driving with wanton disregard.
- Driving left of center.
The eight hit-and-run counts allege that Morris-Jones failed to stop following the collision, which resulted in one death and injuries to seven other people.
These are allegations contained in the criminal charges. Morris-Jones is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
One charging document alleges that Morris-Jones was driving on State Road 1390 while under the influence of an impairing substance, resulting in serious injuries to another person.
The document describes injuries that reportedly included damage to the person’s leg and ribs, as well as a laceration to the left arm.
A driving-while-impaired record indicates that a blood test was ordered. However, the results had not been released in the information provided, and no conclusion about the test results can be drawn at this stage.
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision.
A judicial official set secured bonds totaling $1 million across the two cases.
The bond amounts were listed as:
- $750,000 in one case.
- $250,000 in the related case.
According to the supplied court documents, the judicial official cited the combined offenses and described an “overwhelming danger to society.” The official also noted that Morris-Jones appeared to have no significant criminal history while expressing concern that he had allegedly attempted to flee to avoid prosecution.
The bond decision reflects the court’s assessment at this stage of the proceedings and does not establish guilt.
Morris-Jones is scheduled to appear in Wake County District Court on November 9, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. The hearing is listed for Courtroom 304.
Further proceedings are expected to address the charges as the case moves through the judicial process. Additional information about the crash, the victims, and the investigation may be released as it becomes available.
Beyond the criminal charges and court proceedings, the crash has left families and an entire cycling community facing a painful loss.
One person will not return home, while seven others have reportedly suffered serious injuries. Their loved ones must now navigate the uncertainty, emotional strain, and challenges that follow a sudden and traumatic event.
For the cyclists involved, what began as a morning ride ended in tragedy. Friends, relatives, and fellow riders are left remembering the person who died while hoping for recovery and healing for those who survived.
Our thoughts are with the family of the person who lost their life, the seven injured cyclists, and everyone affected by this devastating collision.
May the person who died be remembered with love and dignity, and may the injured victims find strength and healing in the days ahead.