Broncos’ QB suffers shocking season-ending injury during thrilling playoff win

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix will miss the rest of the NFL playoffs with an ankle injury suffered during a 33-30 win over the Buffalo Bills in the divisional round Saturday. 

Broncos head coach Sean Payton told reporters the news after the game.

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“Not good news, on the second-to-last play in overtime, Bo fractured a bone in his right ankle. He’s schedule to have surgery Tuesday of this week, which will put him out the rest of the season,” Payton said. 

If the second-to-last play of the game is truly what Payton was referencing, then it would be the play in which the Broncos simply took a knee prior to kicking the game-winning field goal. The play right before that, Nix threw an incompletion that resulted in a 30-yard pass interference call on Buffalo, which set up the Broncos in field-goal range.

The play before that, Nix ran a keeper where he lost two yards and was tackled by safety Cole Bishop. Nix was seen limping slightly after the play.

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Nix was 26-of-46 for 279 yards and three touchdowns while also rushing for 29 yards on 12 carries in the win.

“He’s such a strong, faith-based guy,” Payton said. “He’s sitting in the hallway with his family and coming over and we’re all talking to him. He knows that God’s got a plan for him and he said he had (a broken ankle) in high school and then he said he had one at Auburn.

“And I said I didn’t realize that. I said if I had known that I wouldn’t have drafted you.”

Nix, the 12th overall pick out of Oregon in the 2024 NFL draft, tied Russell Wilson’s NFL record with two dozen victories in his first two seasons. Saturday’s victory was his first in the playoffs. The Broncos lost last year at Buffalo but Nix led Denver to the AFC’s top seed this season.

“He’s a tough cookie,” Payton said. “And this team all year has lost key players and will rise up for the next challenge.”

Payton said Broncos backup Jarrett Stidham will start at quarterback for Denver in the AFC Championship game next week at Mile High Stadium against the winner of Sunday’s Patriots-Texans divisional matchup.

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“[Stidham] is ready,” Payton said. “We’ll be ready for the next challenge.”

Anti-ICE protests take violent turn in Minneapolis with 2 men allegedly attacked

A man was seen on video allegedly being chased into a parking garage and struck in the head with a flagpole by a mob of apparent anti-ICE agitators, as violent protests unfolded Saturday afternoon in Minneapolis.

The mob continued following the unidentified man, who was walking to a car in the garage to leave, and allegedly pepper sprayed a gash on his head and struck the wound with their hands.

“I’m trying to be done, but you guys keep harassing me,” he told the crowd, his jacket soaked with blood.

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A protester could be heard shouting into a megaphone, “Hey no seriously, this guy needs medical help—he needs mental help. The bleeding is natural for Nazis, but he needs mental help.”

“F— you Nazi,” agitators shouted as they followed him into the garage.

One woman could be heard asking if the bloodied man needed help, to which he calmly replied, “No, I’m good. Thank you though, I appreciate you.”

As he got into the car and sped away, the mob slammed on the doors and hit the vehicle with flagpoles.

It is unclear what led to the violent encounter.

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Earlier in the day, pardoned Jan. 6 rioter Jake Lang was seen on video being dragged away from a demonstration by protesters.

Footage showed Lang bleeding from the back of the head as he stumbled through a crowd surrounding him.

Lang, who was pardoned after participating in the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot, was allegedly taking part in the Americans Against Islamification (AAI)’s “Crusader March on ‘Little Somalia,’” with the intention of burning a Quran at Minneapolis City Hall, when the incident took place.

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Lang was seen on video trying to get into the back seat of an apparent good Samaritan’s car, as agitators pulled the door back open, kicking into the vehicle.

A woman in the passenger seat could be heard telling protesters, “We don’t know him, stop hitting our car.”

Following the incident, Lang took to X, claiming he was also stabbed during the incident, but a plate carrier he was wearing blocked the attack.

“I was just literally LYNCHED by an anti white mob of liberals & illegal immigrants- I’m at the hospital now getting staples in my skull… Nearly ripped limb from limb in Minneapolis!!!!” Lang wrote in a post. “[Minneapolis Mayor] Jacob Frey [told] the officers at the Minneapolis Police to stand down, so they could watch me [b]eaten live on national television!!!!! PRESIDENT TRUMP SEND IN THE NATIONAL GUARD They are lynching White Christians on the streets!!!!!”

The Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) told Fox News Digital it is aware of social media accounts of Lang allegedly being assaulted, but that an official report has not been filed.

“MPD encourages anyone who has experienced assaultive behavior to report the incident as soon as possible and provide as much detail as they can, including the date, time, and location of the incident, a description of any suspects, and the nature and extent of any injuries sustained,” the department wrote in a statement.

Meanwhile, anti-ICE protesters continued to clash with law enforcement outside the Whipple Federal Building, where agents were attempting to keep demonstrators back from the entrance of the facility.

Footage captured agitators screaming and cursing at agents as they attempted to hold a line of formation in the street.

Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office patrol cars were later seen parked in front of the building, blocking the road, as it got dark outside.

Tensions flared earlier this month after 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good was fatally shot last week by an ICE agent while allegedly blocking an operation in Minneapolis and driving toward the agent.

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety announced earlier on Saturday the state’s National Guard was mobilized and staging to support local law enforcement and emergency management agencies.

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However, Guardsmen have not yet been deployed to city streets.

“Minnesota sanctuary politicians have released nearly 470 criminal illegal aliens back into American communities since President Trump took office,” the White House wrote in a social media post Saturday. “ICE working every single day to remove the worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens from terrorizing their state.”

Woman wakes up with 8-foot python coiled on her chest while sleeping

“Oh baby. Don’t move. There is like a 2.5-meter python on you.”

An Australian woman woke up in the middle of the night to discover a massive carpet python coiled across her chest after the snake slithered into her second-story bedroom in Brisbane, Queensland.

Rachel Bloor said she initially believed the heavy weight on her stomach and chest was her dog lying on top of her. But when she reached out under the covers, she felt something smooth move beneath her hand and realized it was not her pet.

“To my horror, I realized it wasn’t my dog,” Bloor told the BBC.

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The 2.5-meter, or roughly 8-foot, snake had made its way into her bedroom Monday night, according to the report.

Bloor said she immediately woke her husband and asked him to turn on the lights.

“He goes, ‘Oh baby. Don’t move. There is like a 2.5-meter python on you,’” she recalled.

Her first concern, Bloor said, was getting the family dogs out of the room before anything escalated.

“I thought if my Dalmatian realized that there’s a snake there, it is gonna be carnage,” she said.

After her husband removed the dogs, Bloor carefully worked her way out from beneath the covers.

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“I sort of side shuffled out,” she said.

Rather than calling a professional snake catcher, Bloor said she stayed calm and ushered the large reptile out of the bedroom herself through a window.

“I grabbed him,” she said, adding that the python “didn’t seem overly freaked out.”

“He sort of just wobbled in my hand,” she said.

Bloor suspects the snake entered through plantation shutters on her window and crawled onto the bed while she slept.

“It was that big that even though it had been curled up on me, part of its tail was still out the shutter,” she said.

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The snake was identified as a carpet python, a non-venomous constrictor commonly found in Australia’s coastal regions.

Despite the frightening encounter, Bloor said she was relieved it was not another animal.

“Toads freak me out,” she said.

Snake catcher Kurt Whyte told ABC News that snake activity has increased with breeding season over and eggs beginning to hatch.

“Obviously, with this hot weather, we’re seeing plenty of them getting out and about and basking in this sun,” Whyte said.

Whyte added that while snake populations have not necessarily increased, sightings are becoming more common as housing developments expand into Australian bushland.

“They have got to find places to live, and our backyards are offering the perfect habitat,” he said.

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He warned that common household features could provide easy access for snakes seeking shelter.

“Unfortunately, the gaps in our garage doors… provide the perfect entry points for a snake,” Whyte said.

‘Little House on the Prairie’ star defends husband in emotional letter to judge

Melissa Gilbert is standing firmly by her husband as Timothy Busfield faces child sexual abuse charges. 

The “Little House on the Prairie” star, 61, is listed as a potential defense witness for Busfield, according to a court filing submitted Friday obtained by Fox News Digital.

The document includes Busfield’s response opposing the state’s motion for pretrial detention and names 13 people the defense may call, including Gilbert.

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In addition to being named as a potential witness, Gilbert submitted a letter to the judge voicing her support for her husband. The filing includes 75 letters written on Busfield’s behalf, many from family members and colleagues.

In her letter, Gilbert referred to herself as Busfield’s wife and outlined the history of their relationship, writing that the two first crossed paths in the 1980s before reconnecting decades later. She noted they fell in love in 2012.

“The reality is that Tim Busfield is my love, my rock, my partner in business and life. He is my comfort and my council. His joy, humor and quick wit bring sparkle to my life. Tim is, quite simply, the beating heart of our wild and wonderful extended family,” she wrote.

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Gilbert told the court she knows Busfield “better and more intimately than anyone else in his life,” describing him as a man guided by principle and compassion. 

“Tim has the strongest moral compass of any human I have ever known,” she wrote. “He has dedicated his spiritual self to always being of service to others. He starts every day with kindness and compassion.”

She also pointed to what she described as Busfield’s consistently positive reputation in the entertainment industry, saying she is repeatedly approached by people eager to share their experiences working with him.

On “every single set where Tim is working,” Gilbert wrote, “multiple people” have told her he is “their favorite director ever.” She added that similar comments come from strangers “in restaurants, on red carpets and in grocery stores too.”

Gilbert also highlighted Busfield’s relationship with her youngest son, Michael, describing his role in the teenager’s life as deeply meaningful.

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“Tim nurtured and guided Michael,” she wrote. “He admonished, praised, loved, consoled, cajoled, fretted, cared for, and fed my son both physically and spiritually.”

She credited Busfield’s military background with shaping his values, saying it reinforced his commitment to “honor, integrity, compassion and care for his fellow human beings.” 

As she concluded the letter, Gilbert admitted how difficult and emotional it was to address the court.

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“This is the strangest letter I’ve ever had to write,” she wrote. “So, I will close by asking you to please, please, take care of my sweet husband,” Gilbert continued. “As he is my protector, I am his, but I cannot protect him now and I think that, more than anything else, is what is truly breaking my heart. I am relying on you to protect him for me.”

On Jan. 9, an arrest warrant was issued for the director and Emmy Award-winning actor and obtained by Fox News Digital.

The police investigation into the allegations against Busfield began on Nov. 1, 2024, after a doctor at the University of New Mexico Hospital alerted officers about a case of alleged sexual abuse.

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According to an arrest warrant obtained by Fox News Digital, two 11-year-old twins allege that the director, whom they were told to call Uncle Tim on the set of “The Cleaning Lady,” had touched them inappropriately. 

Busfield made his first court appearance Jan. 14 in Bernalillo County. He is being held without bond and remains in custody ahead of his pretrial detention hearing scheduled for Jan. 20.

Chicken soup vs. tomato soup: Dietitians say one is clearly healthier

January is National Soup Month, and, for many Americans, that means reaching for familiar comfort foods like chicken soup or tomato soup, but which one is actually healthier?

The nutritional profile of a bowl or cup of soup can run across the spectrum from healthy to fatty and caloric.

Vandana Sheth, a plant-based dietitian and diabetes expert who lives in California, said both soups can be comforting dishes.

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Their nutrition profiles, however, can vary widely based on ingredients and preparation. 

“Choose versions with no added sugars, minimal saturated fat and lower sodium to keep them healthy. When able, enjoy homemade or minimally processed options with fresh vegetables, lean protein and other fiber-rich options,” she said.

Chicken soup

Michelle Routhenstein, a New York-based cardiology dietitian, said a standard serving size of chicken noodle soup (about 1 cup) usually contains around 100–150 calories, with about 6–10 grams of protein and anywhere from 500 milligrams to more than 1500 milligrams of sodium. 

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Beyond the numbers, Routhenstein said homemade chicken soup can provide lean protein, B vitamins and immune-supporting zinc.

Some studies suggest that chicken soup may help ease cold symptoms like nasal congestion and may have anti-inflammatory effects.

Still, not all chicken soups are created equal. Commercially prepared and even homemade versions can be high in sodium, which may negatively affect blood pressure, Routhenstein said.

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When buying premade chicken soup, she recommends checking labels for sodium content under 500 milligrams per serving and watching for added sugars and flavorings.

Similarly, when chicken soup is made with lean chicken, vegetables and a light broth, it can be a nutrient-rich option, Sheth said.

Sheth advises choosing broth-based soups with lean chicken and plenty of vegetables and limiting or avoiding cream-based varieties, which tend to be higher in saturated fat.

Tomato soup

Meanwhile, tomato soup offers a different nutritional profile.

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“Per 1 cup serving, you will get 70–150 calories depending on [whether] it’s broth-based or cream-based, lycopene and vitamins A and C, which can help support eye health and immunity,” Sheth said, noting that sodium content can range from 400 to 900 milligrams, especially with canned versions. 

Compared to chicken soup, tomato soup trails on the protein scale, Sheth said.

Routhenstein highlighted lycopene as one of tomato soup’s biggest benefits, noting that the antioxidant “may help with reducing inflammation, heart disease and immune health.”

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“Lycopene has also been studied for its benefit [in reducing the] risk of prostate cancer. Tomato soup is also rich in vitamin C and potassium, which also protect heart and immune health,” she added. 

As with chicken soup, both dietitians stress the importance of keeping sodium and added sugars low.

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Sheth recommends choosing packaged tomato soups in which whole tomatoes make up the majority of ingredients to maximize nutrients.

Which is healthier?

If she had to choose, Routhenstein said she would opt for tomato soup, emphasizing its antioxidant content, while noting that preparation and ingredients make a significant difference.

Sheth said both soups can fit into a healthy diet when chosen carefully.

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“Chicken soup can be a better option when it comes to protein and keeping you feeling full,” she said. 

“Tomato soup is loaded with antioxidants and, while it’s lower in protein, you can enjoy a bowl of tomato soup with a protein-rich side for a balanced meal.” 

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Her bottom line: Choose lower-sodium versions at the store or make soup at home to better control salt and ingredients.

Thousands march in Greenland as Trump threatens European tariffs over island purchase

Protests erupted in Greenland Saturday as demonstrators rejected President Donald Trump’s bid to take over the Arctic island, with protesters chanting that Greenland is “not for sale” and saying they want to determine their own future, Reuters reported.

“We are not interested in being Americans,” one protester said in a video during demonstrations in the Greenlandic capital, Nuuk.

The protests followed Trump’s renewed push to acquire Greenland, including a Truth Social post Saturday in which he announced new tariffs on several European countries unless a deal is reached for the island’s purchase by the U.S.

In the post, Trump wrote that Denmark and other European nations would face a 10% tariff beginning Feb. 1, rising to 25% on June 1, and said the tariffs would remain in place “until such time as a Deal is reached for the Complete and Total purchase of Greenland.”

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Some demonstrators wore red baseball caps styled after the “Make America Great Again” (MAGA) hats worn by Trump supporters, but with the slogan “Make America Go Away.”

In Nuuk, thousands of protesters led by Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen marched toward the U.S. consulate carrying flags and banners while chanting “Kalaallit Nunaat,” the island’s name in Greenlandic, according to Reuters. Nielsen addressed the crowd outside the consulate, drawing loud cheers.

“I’ve come here today because I think it’s important to show that Greenland is not for sale. It is not a toy. This is our home,” Naja Holm, a civil servant, told Reuters.

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Trump has said Greenland is vital to U.S. national security because of its strategic Arctic location and mineral resources and has warned that China and Russia are seeking influence on the island. He has argued that U.S. control would strengthen Western security in the region.

The dispute has drawn sharp reaction from European leaders. 

Sweden’s prime minister said Europe would not be “blackmailed,” while French President Emmanuel Macron warned that tariff threats were unacceptable and said Europe would respond in a united and coordinated manner in an X post.

“No intimidation nor threat will influence us, neither in Ukraine, nor in Greenland, nor anywhere else in the world when we are confronted with such situations,” Macron wrote in an X post. “Tariff threats are unacceptable and have no place in this context. Europeans will respond to them in a united and coordinated manner if they were to be confirmed.”

Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs David van Weel also took to social media in response.

“We have taken note of President Trump’s announcement on tariffs,” van Weel wrote. “Military efforts related to exercises in Greenland are intended to contribute to security in the Arctic region. The Netherlands is in close contact with the @EU_Commission and partners on our response.”

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer also weighed in.

“Our position on Greenland is very clear — it is part of the Kingdom of Denmark and its future is a matter for the Greenlanders and the Danes,” Starmer wrote. “We have also made clear that Arctic Security matters for the whole of NATO and allies should all do more together to address the threat from Russia across different parts of the Arctic. Applying tariffs on allies for pursuing the collective security of NATO allies is completely wrong. We will of course be pursuing this directly with the US administration.”

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Greenland is a semi-autonomous territory of Denmark with a population of about 57,000.

All political parties represented in Greenland’s parliament support eventual independence, but they differ on timing and have said they would prefer to remain part of Denmark rather than become part of the U.S., Reuters reported.

Rock legend John Mellencamp discourages his adult children from working traditional jobs

While most parents push their kids toward careers, John Mellencamp is doing the opposite.

The 74-year-old rocker said he has never encouraged his children to get jobs, telling them they should focus on doing what makes them happy instead of working a 9-to-5 job.

“I’m the only father in the world that does not encourage their kids to work,” Mellencamp joked during a recent appearance on “The Joe Rogan Experience.” “It’s like, what do you want to go to work for?”

The “Jack & Diane” singer is the father of five children: daughter Michelle, 55, whom he shares with ex-wife Priscilla Esterline; daughters Teddi, 44, and Justice, 40, with ex-wife Victoria Granucci. 

Mellencamp also has sons Hud, 31, and Speck, 30, with wife Elaine Irwin.

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Despite his blunt suggestion, Mellencamp said his kids haven’t exactly followed his advice.

“It’s just like, f— that work stuff. Do what you want to do. You’re 31 years old. You’re handsome. You’re 31 years old, you could beat anybody up in the room,” he said. “But I think he’s getting to the age where he wants to get a job.”

Mellencamp admitted he has mixed feelings about his son potentially wanting to work, especially since Hud still lives near his father.

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“And I don’t want him to leave because he still lives on my property. And it’s nice. I love having him there,” he said.

Mellencamp added that having his adult children close by is something he values more than independence or career milestones.

“It’s nice to be able to pick up the phone and have one of your kids come over quickly,” he added.

The rock legend has spoken openly in the past about family, health and staying connected to his children as he gets older.

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Mellencamp previously opened up about his daughter Teddi and her ongoing cancer battle.

He urged the former “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star to move back to Indiana so he can be closer to her as she undergoes treatment.

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“I have tried to talk her into moving back home,” Mellencamp said on “Today,” earlier this week.

“I said, ‘Move back to Indiana, bring the kids and just come back and live in Indiana,’ but she won’t do it,” he added.

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Teddi first revealed in March 2022 that she had been diagnosed with Stage 2 melanoma. In April 2025, she shared that the cancer had progressed to Stage IV and spread to her brain and lungs.

She later underwent surgery to remove tumors from her brain, explaining at the time that doctors discovered additional tumors while performing the procedure.

Bills’ apparent game-winning catch turns into interception after referee call

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen delivered the pass that should have won the game against the Denver Broncos, only to have it turn into a freak interception that led to a 33-30 loss. Allen was then seen crying in the post-game press conference over the astonishing defeat. 

During overtime of the AFC Divisional Round game on Saturday, Allen threw a deep pass right into the hands of wide receiver Brandin Cooks that would have set up the Bills in game-winning field goal range. 

But as Cooks went down to the ground with the pigskin, the ball rolled into a position where Broncos defensive back Ja’Quan McMillian was able to snatch it away for an interception as Cooks lay on his back.

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The instant replay review showed Cooks was down on the ground with possession of the ball, which typically would end the play and award the Bills a completion. But enough of the ball was already in McMillan’s arms by the time Cooks hit the ground that officials did not reverse the call after looking it over. 

Broncos quarterback Bo Nix went on to lead Denver into game-winning field goal territory, aided by two big pass interference calls by the Bills defense. Matt Prater nailed a 50-yearder to send the Broncos to the AFC Championship game.

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Many fans on social media scrutinized the referees’ decision to rule the play as an interception. 

“I’m sorry but in no world is that an interception,” one user wrote.

Another user wrote, “That’s not an interception.” 

Another user wrote, “Cooks had it.”

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Allen, who hadn’t turned the ball over in his previous six playoff appearances, threw two interceptions and lost two fumbles on strip-sacks by Nik Bonitto. P.J. Locke also picked off Allen, ending the QB’s streak of 204 consecutive completions in the postseason.

Allen would finish the game with 283 yards and three touchdowns to go with the two interceptions. McMillian’s controversial pickoff was Denver’s fifth takeaway of the game and would be Allen’s last pass of the season.

After the game, Allen walked to the press podium in tears. 

“I let my teammates down tonight,” Allen said while choking up.

The loss continued a trend of dramatic playoff heartbreak due to unusual moments in Buffalo history. 

The Broncos will face either New England or Houston for the AFC title next Sunday at Empower Field at Mile High, where Denver has won 14 of its last 15 games.

It will be Denver’s first AFC championship in exactly 10 years, since the “No Fly Zone” defense that helped them win Super Bowl 50.

Veteran actress shuts down online jabs after comments target her looks at 68

Rachel Ward is responding to the fans that criticize her for aging naturally.

Over the holidays, the “Thorn Birds” star sparked conversation around her appearance after sharing her farm in Australia with her followers online. Users bombarded her Instagram video with comments, suggesting she looked older than 68.

The video has reached almost 1 million views and has thousands of comments, mostly of people praising her for showing “what true beauty is” with a few nasty messages about her looks.

After her video reached many viewers, Ward decided to upload a follow-up video on Thursday, discussing her age and choice to not get work done in her 60s.

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“Dear those of you who responded to the brouhaha over the trolls criticizing my appearance, I have tried to do a little better today. I ran my hands through my hair, etc. but anyways, just to say, do not fear aging. It’s a wonderful period of life, in your 60s. I am more fulfilled than ever and I have no regrets, leaving my youth and beauty behind,” Ward said in her video.

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She continued, “I’m not youthful, but I am a very happy camper. Later years are to be exalted and welcomed. You wait until you get there. They have so many other gifts to bestow that you have no idea what they are until you get there.”

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Ward ended her video message by thanking her fans who sent kind messages after a “few trolls” left unkind comments about her looks.

“Don’t worry about me. I do recognize that we’re all a little bit worried about losing our youth and resorting to rather drastic ways of holding on to it, but let it go,” Ward concluded.

The star captioned her video by stating she was “overwhelmed” by the people offering her compliments after “a few fearful trolls went on the attack of my rather unkempt appearance before Christmas.”

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The actress said that she lives on a farm now, so doesn’t spend too much time on her appearance every day.

Ward runs a beef cattle farm in Australia with her husband and former “The Thorn Birds” co-star, Bryan Brown. The couple have three adult children: daughters Matilda and Rosie and a son, Joe.

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