What happened to Terry Waite and John McCarthy?

Terry Waite and John McCarthy were held hostage by Islamic militants in Lebanon during the late 1980s; McCarthy for over five years (1986-1991) and Waite, the Archbishop of Canterbury's envoy who went to negotiate his release, for nearly five years (1987-1991). Both were eventually freed, later becoming advocates and co-founding Hostage International to help other hostages and their families, with Waite often in solitary confinement and McCarthy experiencing significant physical and psychological hardship.

Did John McCarthy marry Jill Morrell?

After McCarthy's release on 8 August 1991, the couple remained together until 1994, and wrote a joint memoir, Some Other Rainbow, but they parted amicably. McCarthy subsequently met BBC photographer Anna Ottewill, and they married in April 1999.

Where is Terry Waite now?

He continues to work as a lecturer, writer and broadcaster and has appeared in North and South America, Australia and New Zealand, South Africa and throughout Europe.

Are Brian Keenan and John McCarthy still friends?

He keeps in close touch, too, with John McCarthy, the journalist who went to Beirut to cover Keenan's kidnapping, and instead became his cell-mate. He still considers McCarthy his closest friend and he and Audrey love seeing McCarthy, his wife, Anna, and their young daughter Lydia.

What happened to the couple kidnapped by Somali pirates?

But after almost 13 months a private ransom was paid, chiefly by their extended family, and the Chandlers were freed. So when the couple gave evidence to a parliamentary select committee last week on piracy, they knew what they were talking about.

John McCarthy CBE on his role at Hostage International with Sir Terry Waite

Did Captain Phillips Crew win the lawsuit?

Yes, the Captain Phillips crew members who sued Maersk Line settled their lawsuit for an undisclosed sum, effectively "winning" by achieving a financial resolution after alleging the company and Captain Phillips put them in danger by sailing too close to Somalia, though details remain confidential. While they didn't win in court via a public verdict, the settlements provided compensation and brought attention to maritime security, leading to changes in the industry, notes. 

Has Gerco van Deventer been released?

Liberation. South African Gerco van Deventer who was abducted in Libya in November 2017 is now free.

What is Big John McCarthy doing now?

He currently serves as a judging and rules analyst for the Professional Fighters League (PFL), who acquired Bellator in 2023.

Where does Brian Keenan live now?

In 1993, he married Audrey Doyle, a physiotherapist. They have two children and live in Dublin.

Did John McCarthy ever marry?

Following his release, he co-wrote, with Morrell, a memoir of his years in captivity, entitled Some Other Rainbow. Their relationship ended four years later, and he married Anna Ottewill, a photographer, on 16 April 1999. They have a daughter.

Why was Terry Waite captured?

While in Beirut to seek the release of four Western hostages, Terry Waite, the envoy of the archbishop of Canterbury, was kidnapped by the terrorist group Islamic Jihad. He was held in close quarters until November, 1991, when he was released with three of the other hostages.

What happened to Terry Wallis?

There seemed to be a place out of state, but Terry was too frail for a long ambulance ride. He was transferred to a skilled nursing facility that could provide pulmonary support until he was strong enough to make the trip. Despite the best efforts of his family and care team, he died of pulmonary complications.

Who is the longest held hostage?

The longest-held hostage in U.S. history is considered to be Robert Levinson, a retired FBI agent who disappeared in Iran in 2007 and was confirmed dead in captivity, having been held for over 13 years. For Westerners, Terry Anderson, a journalist held in Lebanon for nearly seven years (2,454 days) by Hezbollah from 1985 to 1991, was the longest-held before Levinson's extended case, as reported by Guinness World Records and CBS News. 

Why was John McCarthy kidnapped?

While working in Beirut for a television news agency in 1986, John realised that is had become too dangerous to stay in the country and was on the verge of leaving when he was kidnapped at gunpoint by Islamic fundamentalists on route to the airport.

How long has Jenny been married to Donnie Wahlberg?

In July 2013, McCarthy stated that she was dating singer and actor Donnie Wahlberg, known for being a member of New Kids on the Block and the television series Blue Bloods. On April 16, 2014, McCarthy announced on The View that she and Wahlberg were engaged, and they married on August 31, 2014.

What did Terry Waite do after being released?

Release and afterwards

Following his release, he was elected a fellow commoner at Trinity Hall, Cambridge where he wrote his first book, Taken on Trust (1994), a memoir of his captivity in Lebanon. It became a best-seller in the UK and internationally.

Are John McCarthy and Brian Keenan still friends?

In an interview at the time of their last meeting, Mr Keenan said: "John and I never talk about Beirut. It's just not interesting - life is. It might come up in a joke, but that's all. "We have a friendship that's forged in fire - it's always going to be there.

Was Brian Keenan ever released?

On August 24, 1990, Brian Keenan, the Belfast-born Irish writer, was released from captivity in Beirut, Lebanon, after four and a half years.

Are Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy friends in real life?

Yes, Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy became close friends in real life after starring in the 2013 film The Heat, bonding over motherhood, a similar sense of humor, and shared interests like home renovation, with their friendship extending to their children and lasting long after filming wrapped.
 

Are Jenny McCarthy and Donnie Wahlberg still married?

These days, Donnie is married to Jenny McCarthy, and by all accounts, the relationship is a healthy and stable one.

Why did John McCarthy retire?

Warriors alum and Barracuda Captain John McCarthy retiring due to health reasons. The 11-Year professional hockey veteran will remain in hockey doing what he loves and join the San Jose Sharks AHL affiliate Barracuda coaching staff.

What happened to the lady that kidnapped Delimar Vera?

Entering a plea of nolo contendere, she was accused and found guilty of kidnapping, arson, and attempted murder, and was sentenced to nine to thirty years in prison in 2005.

What is Gerco van Deventer doing now?

Gerco van Deventer was abducted in Libya in 2017 while working as a site medic and later sold to terrorists in Mali, where he endured captivity in the desert until December 2023. Now he's launched a consultancy helping companies prepare staff for hostile environments.