Former Baywatch star Jeremy Jackson’s ex-wife Loni Willison was noticed rummaging for meals in a dumpster, displaying simply how far the previous swimsuit mannequin’s life has spiralled since their break-up a decade in the past.
Willison, 39, has been dwelling in homeless encampments in California for practically seven years, typically noticed together with her ragtag possessions in a buying cart.
The previous cowl lady turned drug addict was first noticed dwelling on Los Angeles’ streets in 2016.
In photos snapped final week, Willison seemed to be gaunt, lacking quite a few enamel and with quick hair — a far cry from her tanned, glowing and svelte days as a glamour lady — as she pushed a cart by means of Santa Monica.
Willison, who typically graced journal covers and pink carpets, has struggled together with her psychological well being and substance abuse points lately, spiralling uncontrolled after her 2014 divorce from Jackson after two years of marriage.
The previous mannequin and health fanatic’s turbulent relationship ended resulting from an alleged drunken struggle, the place Jackson allegedly tried to strangle Willison.
Willison was injured within the altercation, with two damaged ribs, an injured neck and scratches on her face and physique.
Nevertheless, the previous actress within the TV sequence Expose determined to not press expenses.
The couple cut up instantly after Jackson’s alleged assault and he went on to star in Movie star Massive Brother in 2015.
“It took me over two months to get better correctly,” Willison advised the Solar in an interview two years in the past.
The California native stated she was in a “very dangerous place” after the messy separation and began experiencing homelessness after dropping her job as an assistant to a plastic surgeon.
“I couldn’t work out or tackle any modelling jobs,” she added.
On the time, Willison insisted she had sufficient assets to get by, dwelling within the prosperous space of Venice and reportedly hooked on crystal meth, the Day by day Mail reported.
“I haven’t acquired a cellular phone. I’ve acquired meals and I’ve acquired a spot to sleep,” she stated. “I get cash right here and there and there’s meals within the bins and close to the shops. There’s tons right here.”
Willison spoke to DailyMail TV in 2018, the place she was reunited with pal and former mannequin Kristin Rossetti. On a avenue in Melrose Place in West Hollywood, Willison defined she had been affected by an more and more extreme psychological sickness that resulted in her being satisfied she was being tortured in her house with electrical energy.
Unable to pay her payments, she was ultimately evicted from her residence in West Hollywood, in response to the Solar.
Drug rehab specialist Larry Marinelli, who owns True Intentions sober dwelling residence, reportedly supplied to assist Willison free of charge, the Day by day Mail reported, however she apparently denied remedy and was again out on the streets in lower than 24 hours.
“I haven’t spoken to Jeremy. I don’t wish to communicate to my associates, I’m doing simply fantastic,” she advised the Solar. “I don’t need anybody to assist me.”
This text was initially revealed by the New York Publish and reproduced with permission
