An in depth buddy of Molly Meldrum has hit again at considerations over his welfare and help system, insisting the Aussie music icon is “loved and supported”.
Paige McGinley, a longtime buddy of the 80-year-old and one of many 4 folks taking care of him in recent times, instructed the Sydney Morning Herald on Saturday that he has “a co-ordinated and dedicated support system in place”.
Earlier this week, the Daily Mail Australia revealed a video and pictures of the previous Hey Hey It’s Saturday star allegedly pulling out his genitalia and urinating on the ground whereas seated within the crowd at Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena.
“There were people everywhere. It was disgusting,” a witness instructed the publication.
The regarding incident got here simply two months after Meldrum sparked heavy backlash after “mooning” the viewers whereas on stage at an Elton John efficiency.
Entertainment reporter Peter Ford addressed the newest growth on 2GB’s Ben Fordham Live on Tuesday.
“He has an acquired brain injury, we have to accept that,” he instructed the radio host, referencing Meldrum’s fall from a ladder in 2011.
“Molly’s always been given to sort of odd behaviour, but since that fall – which he almost died as a result of – his judgment has been impaired.”
However, Ford added, he wasn’t “making excuses for bad behaviour”, and Meldrum’s minders wanted to step in.
“I do think they’ve got to look at what’s happening when he goes out on these excursions, because he’s not being supervised enough or he’s not taking that supervision or guidance. It’s not like he’s turning up at these events on his own.”
As the footage made headlines, Meldrum’s assistant Alan Evers-Buckland gave the Herald Sun some context to the incident, revealing that he and several other different folks had been with Meldrum on the live performance.
“We have a dedicated and wonderful team of people that care for Molly,” he instructed the outlet.
“Unfortunately you can’t control everything or see everything no matter how dedicated you are or vigilant you are.
“Molly is embarrassed and of course sorry. He has given so much. He needs our love and support.”
In the article revealed within the Sydney Morning Herald on Saturday, a buddy spoke of their considerations in regards to the harm to his legacy.
“Molly’s brand is becoming a wreck,” the buddy mentioned. “We want him to be remembered for all the wonderful things he has done, not to become a laughing stock.”
However, McGinley instructed to the Herald that folks wanted to point out extra compassion.
“I choose to have compassion for, and not to ridicule, those in their later years because it’s going to be all of us one day,” she mentioned.
“Molly is the first person to say he’s not perfect. But it’s his lack of perfection that makes him one of the country’s most popular and relatable figures – and one of the favourite people in my life.
“He doesn’t go out very much these days, but there are certain events he feels strongly about attending.”
Source: www.news.com.au
