Home Alone actor Devin Ratray hospitalized, trial postponed amid domestic violence charges
Home Alone actor Devin Ratray hospitalized, trial postponed amid domestic violence charges. In the midst of a courtroom drama, Devin Ratray, known for his role as Buzz McCallister in the iconic movie Home Alone, has been hospitalized in New York, leading to the postponement of his domestic violence trial.
By Megan Sauer
According to reports from TMZ, Ratray is currently at home recovering in critical condition, although the exact causes that led to his hospitalization have not been revealed, but some media outlets suggest heart problems.
What is Devin Ratray accused of?
The actor found himself in legal trouble after being accused of assaulting his ex-girlfriend during an altercation.
The woman claimed that Ratray pushed her and punched her in the face, in addition to grabbing her by the neck and mouth. Ratray was arrested and faces charges of felony domestic assault and battery by strangulation, as well as misdemeanor domestic assault. After paying bail of US$25,000, he was released.
Ratray’s hospitalization has created uncertainty surrounding his trial, as it is unknown how long he will need to recover. The actor had already appeared in court in February 2022, pleading not guilty to the charges against him.
The incident with his ex-girlfriend is just one of the legal problems Ratray has faced in recent times.
The news of the actor’s hospitalization revives concern about the curse that seems to haunt some members of the cast of Home Alone. Over the years, several actors in the film have experienced tragedies, scandals, and unfortunate situations.
What is the curse of the actors of Home Alone?
The curse that seems to haunt some members of the cast of Home Alone manifests itself in tragedies, scandals and unfortunate situations. The troubled friendship between Macaulay Culkin and Michael Jackson marked a controversial episode, especially when Jackson faced accusations of sexual abuse in 1993.
Although Culkin testified in his defense, the scandal affected public perception.
The untimely deaths of John Candy and John Heard left a void in the film. Candy, known as Gus Polinski in the film, died at age 43 of a heart attack in 1994, while John Heard, who played Peter McCallister, died at age 72 in 2017.
Both losses impacted the entertainment industry.
Tim Curry, the charming antagonist, suffered a stroke in 2012, resulting in partial paralysis and his confinement to a wheelchair. Despite the adversity, Curry demonstrated bravery by releasing an album in 2017.
The sexual assault accusations against Devin Ratray add to the list of tragedies. Known as Buzz McCallister, Ratray faces charges for assaulting his ex-girlfriend.
His emergency hospitalization raises uncertainty about his trial, and these accusations contribute to the perception of an alleged curse affecting the actors of this iconic Christmas movie.
The personal lives of artists, despite success on screen, can be fraught with difficulties. As Ratray recovers, it remains to be seen how this latest complication will affect her future and the public’s perception toward the beloved Christmas movie Home Alone.
