Loni Willison, once a successful model and formerly married to ‘Baywatch’ star Jeremy Jackson, has been seen on the streets of Los Angeles recently.
At 40, Willison was noticed on June 29, pushing a shopping cart overflowing with blankets while smoking a cigarette. She appeared deep in thought wearing a layered outfit comprising a top, a skirt, leggings, white socks, and a backward baseball cap. Her appearance was completed with numerous bracelets and a pile of necklaces.
Her life took a significant downturn after her 2014 divorce from Jackson. The two were married for less than two years, as reported by the Daily Mail.
Lately, she has been observed scavenging for food and other necessities, which underscores the immense challenges she is facing. Jeremy Jackson gained fame as Hobie Buchannon on the popular TV show ‘Baywatch’.
In May, photographs emerged of Willison rummaging through dumpsters in search of beauty and hygiene products, including a bottle of mouthwash. This is a stark reality compared to her past glamorous life where she was featured on magazine covers like Glam Fit, Flavour, and Iron Man. Just earlier, she was seen with paint-stained hands eating yogurt and wandering the streets, and doing some shopping at the now-closed 99 Cents store.
In an open interview with X17 Online, Willison candidly blamed her former husband Jackson for the downward spiral in her life, identifying the start of her problems with their marriage. She reflected, “My ex-husband. Getting married. At least I got divorced… it set everything up.”
Discussing her mental health struggles with the Daily Mail, she revealed experiencing a breakdown in 2016. During this challenging time, she was under the delusion of receiving electrical shocks in her body, believing that crystal meth was the remedy. Around this period, she began living on the streets, struggling with addiction and mental health issues.
“I haven’t spoken to Jeremy. I don’t want to speak to my friends, I’m doing just fine. I don’t want anyone to help me,” she stated, contemplating her current state. “I can live on my own. I’ve got everything I need right here.”
Another of Jackson’s ex-partners, Cindy Kovacs, shared her empathy for Willison’s situation, expressing, “It’s really sad what happened to Loni and she never got the help she needs.”
Loni Willison’s heartbreaking journey is a poignant reminder of the intricate nature of mental health, addiction, and homelessness. Our thoughts are with her during these difficult times.
