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Hugh Laurie's Brand New House is Robbed

Karl Erikson — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 20:09:00 GMT

We told you about Hugh Laurie's family finally moving to the United States after staying in England for the first four years of "House." Hugh just bought a $4 million mansion earlier this month and someone already broke into the house and robbed it.

Laurie had his laptop and some other personal things stolen. Everyone is okay - Hugh and wife Jo were sound asleep when the burglars broke in. It's believed that the same group of thieves broke into other stars' homes, like Faith Hill and Tim McGraw, and studio boss Sherry Lansing, all who live near Laurie.

Police said, "The raid on Hugh Laurie was very similar to ones we have been investigating in that area. It is lucky that he did not disturb the burglars or we could have been looking at something much more serious."

Thank God everyone is okay. Hopefully, those punks will be caught soon.

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Andy Garcia Honors Sean Taylor

sweatpantsmom — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 23:40:00 GMT

Thousands gathered to mourn Sean Taylor at his funeral today and actor Andy Garcia was among them, calling the Washington Redskins star a hero. Taylor was engaged to Garcia's niece Jackie Garcia and was with her and their 18-month old daughter when he was shot during an apparent robbery in their Miami home. "His heroic action on that tragic night saved their life and is a testament to his humanity and courage," Andy Garcia said in a statement to the Miami Herald. "His spirit will live forever, in our hearts and through the legacy of his achievements and the family he leaves behind.”

"Sean was known to many as an extraordinary athlete and unquestionable teammate,' added Garcia, a father of four. "To those of us who had the good fortune to count him as a member of our extended family, we will always remember him as a caring and loving individual."

On the night of the incident Taylor reportedly told Jackie Garcia to hide in the bedroom with their daughter, also named Jackie, while he went to investigate. He was shot in the leg and died of his injuries the next day. Four young suspects have been charged in the killing.

Sean Taylor Remembered

Whit Honea — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 18:29:00 GMT

The funeral services for fallen NFL player Sean Taylor were held today in Florida. Thousands of mourners, including the members of the Washington Redskins and actor Andy Garcia, were present to pay their respects.

Rev. Jesse Jackson provided an eulogy in which he proclaimed that, "Our American house is on fire. We've become much too violent. We accept violence as the norm . . . It is uncivilized. It must be rejected."

Yesterday, the players of every NFL team wore Sean's number, 21, on their respective helmets to honor him. A moment of silence was also observed prior to each game.

Personally, I thought the most touching of the tributes was made by his teammates on the Redskin defense. Their first play from scrimmage had only ten men, leaving a void where one had fallen.

Sean Taylor was 24.

Source/Photo: Washington Post