Barbie's friend Ken celebrates a milestone birthday: 60
A reproduction of the original Ken doll, launched in 1961 as a companion to Barbie, appears in Bergen County, N.J., on Monday, March 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey)Ken is turning 60, two years after his best friend Barbie did. Mattel launched a reproduction of the original Ken doll on Thursday to commemorate his 1961 debut. โI would say Ken is a good friend and a best friend, a supportive best friend to the Barbie doll,โ Best said. AdThe original Barbie, launched in 1959, also came in a bathing suit, a minimalist strategy to encourage consumers to buy outfits and accessories.
Second Mount Dora robbery shooting victim dies, police say
LAKE COUNTY, Fla. โ The second store owner who was shot during a robbery Monday has died, according to Mount Dora police. Khiem Ba Trinh (Ken), 56, left, and Minh Nguyen (Tina), 47, right, were shot at their Mount Dora store on Nov. 30, 2020. Mount Dora police on Wednesday released a video of the gunman now accused in this double homicide. Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call Mount Dora police or Crimeline at 800-423-TIPS. Checks made to Mount Dora Community Trust should include the memo: T and N Memorial Fund.
Vigil held for Mount Dora store owner killed in armed robbery
MOUNT DORA, Fla. โ One day has passed since a deadly shooting during an armed robbery at T & N Market in Mount Dora. According to family members, Trinh is on life support. [RELATED: Mount Dora store owner killed, co-owner injured during armed robbery]Authorities said surveillance cameras captured show the suspect in all black forcing Ken back into the market while he was attempting to close the store. Khiem Ba Trinh (Ken), 56, was shot at his Mount Dora store Nov. 30, 2020. A small consolation for a couple that community members said the couple gave back.