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‘X-Men’s Shawn Ashmore & Wife Finally Able to Break Silence on Murdered Friend Mei Li Haskell
‘X-Men’ Star Shawn Ashmore
Finally Free to Speak on Loss of Friend …
Murdered By Sam Haskell IV
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Shawn Ashmore and his wife Dana are speaking out on the horrific 2023 murder of their friend Mei Li Haskell … finally feeling some sense of closure after the suspect, Sam Haskell Jr. — the son of legendary TV agent Sam Haskell — died by suicide and spared them the agony of a trial.
The “X-Men” star and his wife tell TMZ in a statement … “Our hearts are heavy, but we feel some small sense of peace knowing there is finally a bit of closure. We are mourning the loss of an extraordinary mother, someone who poured her entire heart into her three boys and never stopped putting them first.”
The couple was not allowed to speak out about the case until now … because they were working alongside authorities as a representative for their close family friend.
Shawn and Dana formed a tight bond with Mei Li after their children became friends at their Los Angeles school around 3 years ago. They say Mei Li was an incredible mother — always present, always loving, and constantly giving.
They tell us she was an avid pickleball player with a love for Pokémon cards, and they recall a touching memory of Mei Li bringing back a children’s cooking set from China as a gift for their kids. “She was so generous, so kind, so loving,” Dana said. “She’s someone that never deserved this.”
As we first reported … Haskell was accused of brutally murdering Mei Li and her parents in late 2023, dismembering her body, and dumping her remains in a trash bin.
Last Saturday, Haskell died by suicide at the Twin Towers Correctional Facility in Los Angeles. Sources tell us he left behind a note saying he would miss his 3 best friends — his children.
What’s more — L.A. County District Attorney Nathan Hochman told TMZ that prior to his arrest, Haskell had purchased a one-way ticket to Japan for himself and his girlfriend, suggesting he had plans to abandon those kids.
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For Shawn and Dana, the loss is personal and profound. As they remember their friend and her legacy, they’re holding tight to the memories and the example Mei Li set as a mother and friend.
The couple says Mei “was more than a friend; she went above and beyond for everyone who had the gift of knowing her. Her love, her laughter, her warmth — she’s deeply missed, and always will be.”
Katy Perry, Justin Trudeau
We’re Instagram Official!!!
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Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau are taking their globe-trotting romance to social media, where they’ve now gone Instagram official!
The famous singer posted a series of lovey-dovey photos with the former Canadian Prime Minister, showing them as a happy couple during a recent trip to Japan. No real explanation is needed here … just check out the cute pics.
Katy also uploaded a video that captured her and Justin chowing down while staring deeply into each other’s eyes. Another clip showed the couple from behind staring at what appears to be a piece of art depicting outer space.
In the caption, Katy wrote … “Tokyo times on tour and more ( ◠‿◠ ) 🎄🍣🐡🥞💐☃️♥️.”
Katy flew to Japan this week as part of her “Lifetimes” tour, and Justin tagged along … during their visit, they met with former Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his wife, Yuko, posing for photos together next to a Christmas tree.
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As we reported … Katy and Justin sparked dating rumors in July when we published video of them dining at a Montreal restaurant. Days later, Justin popped up at one of Katy’s concerts in Montreal. Then the two were repeatedly spotted in public side by side and holding hands all around Paris.
Michael Annett
NASCAR Driver Dead at 39
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Former NASCAR driver Michael Annett has reportedly died.
Annett’s death was announced by his former team, JR Motorsports, on Friday. He drove for them between 2017 and 2021, when he retired. NASCAR.com also confirmed the sad news.
I remember this day vividly. Michael was an up and comer at the same time I was and he was looking really good. In the end, Life took us different paths and all of us who knew him and the talent he had are sad to see him go, but glad he is no longer suffering. #RipMichael https://t.co/2imAJrMFM9
— Brad Keselowski (@keselowski) December 6, 2025
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It is not clear how he died, but his fellow former NASCAR driver Brad Keselowski said on X he’s “glad he is no longer suffering.”
Annett made his Xfinity Series debut in 2008 and went full-time in 2009, making a total of 321 starts during his celebrated career. His skills awarded him 3 years in the sport’s top racing level — the NASCAR Cup Series, where he drove for Turner Scott Motorsports between 2014 and 2016.
He joined JRM in 2017 and made 158 Xfinity Series starts with them, taking home the W at the series’ season-opening race at Daytona International Speedway in 2019.
He was sidelined for part of the 2021 season due to a stress fracture, which would end up being his last season.
Before becoming a pro stock-car racer, Annett played defense for the Tier I junior ice hockey team Waterloo Black Hawks.
Michael was 39.
RIP
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