Prologue

Prologue

Fourteen years earlier….

LA Times December 13, 1994

Tragic Death of an American Author

As we have been reporting for two years, Alicia Reed, wife of Hollywood superstar Fox Jeffery Reed, has been battling cancer. We regret to inform the community that this well loved woman lost that fight yesterday and died in a Hollywood hospital yesterday at the age of 35.

Reed was a talented writer, who wrote various books such as the children's book series Monsters in the Closet as well as popular adult books such as Faces in the Mirror. Along with her writing career, Reed was a strong women's advocate, focusing on the film industry.

A family friend told the Times that she was "A great asset to the community… and will be sorely missed."

Reed is survived by her husband, Fox Reed, and their seven children, Christina, Eric, Peter, Michel, Jonathan, Andrew, and Kevin ages 2, 3, 3, 5, 5, 7, and 9 respectively. The wake will be held tomorrow at Moors Gilled Church in Beverly Hills, California at 9 am.

Hollywood Insider December 20, 1994

Sad Times for America's Perfect Family

As unfortunate as it was to loss their mother, there were two Reeds who don't seem to be phased. Christina Reed, the only girl in this enormous family, was seen yesterday with her older brother Kevin at Disneyland last week being taken care of by what seemed to be a babysitter. It's hard to see why these two would be so happy, but the magic land of Disney seems to have lifted both kid's spirits. Maybe we'll see the whole family there next time. Dad might also make an appearance outside of the house soon, but that might never happen.

Fox Reed doesn't seem to be able to get over the death of his young sweetheart. Not seen out of the house since the very private funeral more than a week ago, some say that he may never get out. For every music lovers sake, lets hope that he at least gets a recording studio in the house then; it'd be a shame to lose one of the most talented producers in the business!

Six years later…

US Weekly February 21, 2000

Reeds New Wife

Hollywood hotshot Fox Reed got married to a certain woman last Monday.
That's right Reed got hitched to Mary Costana, Greek chef to the stars. Reed reportedly met Castana at a party six months ago. The star studded wedding was small, with only close friend such as fellow music moguls such as Faith Hill in attendance. Does this mean that Christina isn't going to be Reed's escort to all those Hollywood premieres? Let's just hope the Reed clan like their new mom!

Four Years later…

Beverly Hills Daily August 13, 2004

Sad Times for the Reeds Again

Fox Reed is grieving again with the tragic death of his second wife Mary Castana-Reed. Castana-Reed was killed in a car accident last Friday. The Reed family has spent the week in the hospital with the two youngest boy who were in the car with their mother. Both Thomas and Edmund were hurt in the crash, but are now thankfully okay reports say. The two young boys, only two-and-a-half and thirteen months suffered from minor cuts but were admitted to the hospital for observations where it was found that Thomas had a concussion. The police have not finished their report, but the other driver who was not harmed in the crash was reportedly drunk at the time. All of us here at the paper leave our thoughts with the Reed family at this sad time of need.