4 hours ago Strictly Come Dancing legend passes away after 'short illness' as family pay tribute

Laurence Holloway, a former musical director on Strictly Come Dancing, has died at the age of 86 after a 'short illness' his daughter Abigail Holloway has confirmed

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34 hours ago Marie Osmond pays tribute to ‘loving brother’ Wayne as she confirms cause of death

Singer who sold millions of records with his family band The Osmonds died aged 73 last week

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6 hours ago Laurence Holloway dies aged 86 as tributes paid to iconic Strictly musical director

The English composer, who started off as a pianist in dance bands, died after a “short illness” on Thursday, his daughter Abigail Holloway told the PA news agency.

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30 hours ago Christie’s auction showcases style of centenarian fashion muse Iris Apfel

Lots include her trademark oversize glasses as well as outfits from Miu Miu and Dior and lifesize ostrich sculptureIris Apfel, perhaps the world’s first centenarian style icon, died last year at the age of 102. Now her clothes, art and furniture are set to be sold at Christie’s later this month in an online auction titled Unapologetically Iris.Anyone familiar with Apfel and her “more is more” style would know that it began with her trademark owl-like glasses. There are 18 pairs for sale here, with square, round and sparkly designs included. Continue reading...

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39 hours ago Scotsman Obituaries: Sir Jim N Walker CBE, businessman who grew family bakery into global biscuits brand

Sir James Nicol Walker CBE, business owner, philanthropist and civic leader. Born: 13 June 1944 in Elgin. Died: 15 December 2024, aged 80

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8 hours ago BBC star who appeared on Jonathan Ross show dies suddenly from flu aged just 56 after doctors put her in induced coma

Entertainer Kerry Wilson, from Trentham, Staffordshire, lost her fight for life at the start of this year at the age of just 56.

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12 hours ago BBC star who appeared on Jonathan Ross show tragically dies from flu at 56

Kerry Wilson, who appeared on a BBC show hosted by Jonathan Ross, has tragically died at the age of 56

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15 hours ago WWE legend Black Bart dies days after stopping cancer treatment to 'leave it in god's hands'

The WWE legend and multi-time holder of many National Wrestling Alliance championships, Black Bart, has died at the age of 76 having stopped cancer treatment a few months ago

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27 hours ago Warwick Davis 'sues hospital for medical negligence' after wife's sudden death

Hollywood actor Warwick Davis is suing a London hospital for "medical negligence" after his wife Samantha suddenly died in March 2024, aged 53

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33 hours ago Warwick Davis' wife Samantha left him incredible gift in will after her death

Samantha Davis, the wife of actor Warwick Davis, died in March 2024 at the age of 53 and left her husband a generous gift in her will, it has been reported.

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36 hours ago Sky's Got To Dance star dies aged 45 as group confirms sad news and fellow dancers pay tribute

Sky's Got To Dance star Leon Heywood has passed away aged 45 after his dance group announced the sad news of his passing on Wednesday. 

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37 hours ago What is polytrauma as Liam Payne's cause of death confirmed at UK inquest

The former One Direction star tragically died at the age of 31 after falling from a balcony at the Casa Sur Palermo hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on October 16.

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38 hours ago Sky's Got to Dance star Leon Heywood dies aged 45 as friends pay tribute

Grief swept through the dance community as his group confirmed his passing on Wednesday.

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