Playboy model Ashley Mattingly ‘struggled with substance abuse’ before ‘suicide,’ but tried to ‘get her life on track’

Michael Jackson sat down to chat with Oprah Winfrey in 1993, it would go down in history as the most-watched interview ever.The King of Pop opened up to Oprah on February 10 that year - and 62 million Americans tuned in to watch it at the time.In the historic chat, the music legend revealed a number of shocking admissions about his personal life.The singer didn't hold back as he spoke openly about topics including his traumatic childhood, skin colour and even rumoured romances.One of Michael's most painful claims was about his father, Joseph Jackson, beating him as a young child.Jackson was clearly emotional when he spoke about his relationship with his father, who could frighten him with "just a look", and so much so that he'd become physically sick.Michael said: "He saw me, he wanted me… I guess I don't know if I was his golden child or whatever it was, some may call it a strict disciplinarian or whatever, but he was very strict, very hard, very stern. Just a look would scare you, you know"He went on: "There's been times when he'd come to see me, and I would get sick.

The Real Housewives of Cheshire star Debbie Davies will be walking away from her glamorous pals, we can reveal.The TV psychic who joined the ITVBe programme in series 13 is said to have told bosses she plans on hanging up her ballgowns.It comes amid a new career move for the psychic who is believed to have a career in America lined up.Sources told me: "It's a show that takes up a lot of time to film and Debbie has so many other things going on at the moment."There are producers in the United States that want her to film a ghost and paranormal show."They added: "She's filming again for Unexplained Caught on Camera, launching a true-crime podcast with two ex-police officers."One of which was head of a murder squad and she's just created her own podcast studio in Wilmslow, Cheshire."Our source continued: "Debbie will still pop up on The Real Housewives of Cheshire for the occasional party."Debbie is preparing to launch her own podcast Serial Killers: Inside the Mind of a Murder, with her first episode delving into the story of the Manchester Ship Canal deaths.She claims that her series will be "very different to what's already been published".The news was confirmed to Daily Star by Debbie's former co-star, Tanya Bardsley at the Manchester premiere of pal Wayne Rooney's documentary, Rooney, on Amazon Prime.She told me: "I love our Debs, she only lives around the corner from me so I'll see her all the time anyway."During her time on the programme, Debbie has certainly seen her fair share of storylines, most recently clashing with co-star Rachel Lugo during a trip to Edinburgh.The pair came to blows after Debbie told Lugo she saw her as a maid in a previous life, causing the pair to come to blows.Last year, we told you how

American boy was saved after being savagely mauled by a dog after a brave neighbour came to his aid.Conner Landers, from Reno, Texas, was viciously attacked as he just got off the school bus by a brown and black brindle boxer/bullmastiff mixed-breed after it escaped a fenced yard on January 21.The “crying” boy was saved from the dog’s clutches by a neighbour but the canine’s persistence in his attack meant it was no easy task.Neighbour Lorena Parker was alerted by her own dogs barking at the incident as she quickly ran out to try to stop the attack.However, the dog turned its attention to her and backed her into her yard before returning to attack Conner and dragging him down the street.Now armed with a large stick, she hit the dog in order to save the schoolboy. Speaking to FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth, Ms Parker said: “He had Connor, was taking him through the ditch to his yard."Every time I got the dog off, he would turn and go right back to Connor because he was crying.

John Mayer is prioritizing his fans' health. ET was there when the 44-year-old musician performed the John Mayer Small Stage Series Concert for SiriusXM in Los Angeles on Wednesday night, and he didn't hesitate to stop the show when he noticed one concertgoer who needed some medical attention. «Are they conscious? Give me thumbs up if they're alert,» Mayer asked. Though at first, it seemed like someone in the crowd was giving Mayer the go-ahead, he later asked, «You need an AED [automated external defibrillator]? Well, that's not somebody who's alert!»After a brief pause, Mayer announced, «I'm going to step off stage for a second,» as the crowd cheered the decision.

Overcoming the past. Queen Elizabeth II was not always so fond of her daughter-in-law Duchess Camilla, but time has strengthened their relationship.

Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, has shared she's "very touched" by the Queen's wish for her to be known as Queen Consort when Prince Charles takes the thrown. During her visit to London on Thursday 10 February, the 74 year old royal was questioned on how she feels about her future as the Queen of England. The Duchess shared that she's "very touched" and "very, very honoured" after Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II shared her wishes during her Platinum Jubilee speech on 5 February.

John Mayer stopped his show Wednesday night to check on a fan.

the Columbia Missourian reported. Daniel, of Eden Prairie, Minneapolis, was resuscitated and put on a ventilator but has allegedly suffered significant brain damage.The legal papers, submitted to Boone County Circuit Court, said he is still "unresponsive, unaware of his surroundings, unable to communicate and [with] a significant injury to his brain".The family's lawyer David Bianchi said it was the "worst" injury caused by a fraternity pledge he'd ever seen in his 30 years in the profession, according to reports.

Playboy Playmate Ashley Mattingly's sister is speaking out about the late model's struggle with alcoholism in the years leading up to her death in an interview with Fox News. Mattingly was found dead at her Texas home this week at the age of 33, Fox News confirmed.

Playboy Playmate Ashley Mattingly posted a video from a hospital bed just two days before she took her own life.

Ashley Mattingly, known for being the former Playmate of Playboy magazine, committed suicide last week. The 33-year-old model was found dead in her house in Austin, Texas on last Thursday, along with a suicide note, her brother William Mattingly and sister Christy told People. "We learned late Thursday night that it is believed that our dear sister with a larger-than-life personality took her own life," Playboy Miss March 2011's brother William said in his statement.

Former Playboy Playmate Ashley Mattingly has died by suicide at age 33, according to multiple reports.

Former Playboy Playmate Ashley Mattingly has died.

Fans are mourning the loss of Ashley Mattingly, a former Playboy playmate who reportedly died at just 33 years old. The model was found unresponsive in her home in Austin, Texas on April 17, after a friend requested a wellness check from the Austin Police Department, according to TMZ. She allegedly “took her own life” and left a suicide note on April 15, according to what Ashley’s sister, Christy, and twin brother Billy told the outlet. HollywoodLife has reached out to Ashley’s family for comment.

Former Playboy Playmate Ashley Mattingly has been found dead from a suspected suicide.

Former Playboy Playmate Ashley Mattingly is dead at the age of 33, E! News has learned. The Travis County Medical Examiner's Office in Austin, Tex.

Former Playboy Playmate Ashley Mattingly died age 33.

Former Playboy Playmate Ashley Mattingly has died, Fox News can confirm. She was 33.

Playboy model Ashley Mattingly has died aged 33.

Former Playboy playmate Ashley Mattingly has died aged 33.

Ashley Mattingly, a former Playboy playmate, has tragically died by suicide at the young age of 33.