6 h. ago Is Marlon Brando REALLY the father of Michael Jackson's son Blanket? New claims emerge that the actor 'donated sperm to the singer' amid longstanding paternity rumours

The Godfather actor, who died in 2004 aged 80, donated sperm to the pop star before his son Bigi Jackson, 23, was born via a surrogate in 2002, sources told The Sun.

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7 h. ago Andrew Clements, Guardian’s classical music critic, dies aged 75

An outstanding critical voice, his deep knowledge and love of music was evident in everything he wroteThe Guardian’s long-serving and much admired classical music critic Andrew Clements died on Sunday aged 75 after a period of illness.Clements joined the Guardian arts team in August 1993, succeeding Edward Greenfield as the paper’s chief music critic. His appointment was clinched by a personal recommendation to the editor from the late Alfred Brendel, who argued for Clements to get the job on account of his deep understanding of contemporary music. For the next 32 years, Clements ranged across all fields of classical music in his writing for the Guardian, and often beyond. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago Lorraine Kelly pays heartbreaking tribute as father's death circumstances emerge

Lorraine Kelly has shared a heartbreaking tribute to her father John who died aged 84 after being found injured on a path near St Leonard's Square in East Kilbride, Scotland

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14 h. ago Fairly OddParents composer Guy Moon dies in car crash aged 63

Moon composed the music for Nickelodeon shows like ‘Fairly OddParents’ and ‘Danny Phantom’ as well as movies like ‘Fight Club’ and ‘Minority Report’

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15 h. ago EastEnders legend Derek Martin dies aged 92 as family release statement

EastEnders legend Derek Martin, who played beloved Charlie Slater for 15 years, has passed away

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15 h. ago EastEnders legend Derek Martin dies aged 92 as tributes flood in to Charlie Slater actor

Derek first played the role of Kat Slater's father in 2000 on the BBC soap

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15 h. ago Derek Martin, actor known for playing EastEnders’ Charlie Slater, dies aged 92

Actor was a fixture in the long-running soap between 2000 and 2016

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16 h. ago Derek Martin dead: EastEnders' Charlie Slater star's sad family struggle before death

The soap legend who played loveable cabbie Charlie Slater in EastEnders has sadly died aged 92, with his family by his side. He once opened up about his son's struggle that shaped how he played his role on-screen

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16 h. ago Derek Martin dies: EastEnders star who played Charlie Slater passes away aged 92

Derek is best known for playing beloved taxi driver Charlie Slater in the popular BBC soap

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16 h. ago EastEnders star dies aged 92: Derek Martin who thrilled soap fans as devoted father Charlie Slater passes away

EastEnders star Derek Martin, who thrilled soap fans as devoted father Charlie Slater, has died aged 92.

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16 h. ago EastEnders Charlie Slater star Derek Martin dies aged 92 as tributes pour in for legend

Actor Derek Martin first appeared as beloved taxi driver Charlie Slater in EastEnders back in 2000 and would go on to play the doting Walford father for 15 years

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16 h. ago Bob Weir was a songwriting powerhouse for the Grateful Dead – and the chief custodian of their legacy

‘The Kid’s jazz-influenced rhythm guitar made him utterly integral to the Dead and his later collaborations solidified the band’s influence over latter-day alt-rock• Bob Weir, co-founder of rock group the Grateful Dead, dies at age 78• Bob Weir: a life in picturesFor most of their career, the other members of the Grateful Dead referred to Bob Weir as “the Kid”. You can understand why. He was only 16 when the band that would ultimately become the Grateful Dead was founded. Moreover, Weir was implausibly fresh-faced and boyishly handsome, particularly compared to some of his bandmates. Jerry Garcia’s photo was used in one of Richard Nixon’s campaign broadcasts, a symbol of all that was wrong with US youth. Keyboard player Ron “Pigpen” McKernan, by all accounts sweet-natured, nevertheless gave off the air of a man who would strangle you with his bare hands as soon as look at you. Weir, on the other hand, somehow managed to look like the kind of charming young man a mother would be happ...

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16 h. ago Derek Martin dead: EastEnders' Charlie Slater legend dies aged 92

Derek Martin, known for playing Charlie Slater on the BBC soap EastEnders, has tragically died, it has been announced by his heartbroken loved ones

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17 h. ago Hollyoaks star Trevor A Toussaint dies aged 65: Onscreen daughter Kellé Bryan leads the tributes to 'boundary breaking' actor who 'fought against every stereotype'

Hollyoaks star Trevor A Toussaint has died aged 65, his representatives have confirmed.

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17 h. ago Erich von Däniken, Swiss writer who spawned alien archaeology, dies at 90

Erich von Däniken, the Swiss author whose books on the extraterrestrial origins of ancient civilizations brought him both fame and scorn, has died at age 90

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20 h. ago Jack Osbourne says Ozzy is appearing in family’s dreams doing the ‘same thing’

Rock icon died in July at the age of 76

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21 h. ago Hollyoaks Walter Deveraux star Trevor A Toussant dies as tributes pour in for soap icon

Hollyoaks star Trevor A Toussaint, who played Walter Deveraux, has died aged 65, his agent has confirmed

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21 h. ago Trevor A Toussaint dead: Hollyoaks actor dies aged 65 as tributes pour in for soap icon

Hollyoaks actor Trevor A Toussaint has died aged 65, with co-stars including Kellé Bryan and Richard Blackwood paying heartfelt tributes to the beloved TV star who played Walter Deveraux

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23 h. ago BBC Breakfast presenter delivers sad death news minutes into live show

Grateful Dead co-founder Bob Weir has died aged 78 after battling cancer and lung issues, BBC Breakfast host Luxmy Gopal announced

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26 h. ago Grateful Dead guitarist, founder Bob Weir dies as tributes flow for rock music great

The guitarist, singer and founding member of the Grateful Dead, has died at the age of 78.

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