20 h. ago Scots rock legend died penniless in council flat after selling home for tax payments

The Glaswegian star achieved international fame in the 1970s as the lead singer of The Sweet but was performing shows at Butlins and struggling to make ends at the time of his death in 1997.

Economics

46 h. ago Millionaire rock icon died penniless, forced to sell house and working at Butlin's

One of the biggest rock bands' lead vocalist left the group at the height of their fame, but sadly he didn't manage to crack the charts solo and died living in a council flat

Society

49 h. ago Brian Connolly of The Sweet died penniless after selling house for tax payments

Brian Connolly was the frontman of The Sweet, who enjoyed huge success in the 1970s, but by the time of his death in 1997, he was living in a council flat and had been doing regular gigs in Butlins to earn a living

Economics

3 d. ago Rock legend died penniless and alone in council flat despite career earning millions

The rocker died alone and penniless in his tiny council flat while his former bandmates are multi millionaires.

Events

4 d. ago BBC star died penniless in psychiatric hospital after once being 'Britain's most famous comic'

The comedy actress who starred in multiple BBC shows and ITV's Nearest and Dearest sadly met a tragic end with no money to her name.

Events

5 d. ago Iconic comedian makes surprise appearance at WWE as he slips off mask in ring

Wrestling fans couldn't believe their eyes when a huge BBC comedian made an appearance at the WWE event in Manchester for a heartwarming reason

Politics

8 d. ago Big Brother star died penniless and had to ask friends for cash in tragic final years

Pete Burns was 'really hard up' and had to ask his friends for money before his death, according to his former Celebrity Big Brother co-star George Galloway

Events

8 d. ago Freddie Starr died penniless, estranged from kids and was to be buried in pauper's grave

He was so broke there were plans to give him a pauper's burial until a complete stranger stepped in to help because he was a 'bloody good comedian'

Events

8 d. ago BBC comedian found love with new marriage just months after losing second wife

Have I Got News For You comedian Paul Merton has opened up about how he found love again six months after his ex-wife died of cancer.

Politics

8 d. ago Freddie Starr died 'penniless and estranged from his six children' as stranger stepped in to bring his body home from Spain and foot funeral bill

Freddie Starr is said to have died 'penniless' and estranged from his six children after moving to a one-bed flat on the Costa Del Sol where he risked becoming homeless.

Society

9 d. ago Freddie Starr died 'penniless' with no family contact as comedian's children kept distance

Freddie Starr was one of the most recognisable faces on TV and a comedy icon, but the beloved performer died alone and penniless in 2019, leaving fans concerned for the fate of his funeral arrangements

Society

9 d. ago BBC comedian Freddie Starr died 'penniless' and alone as children kept their distance

In a twist of fate and thanks to a stranger's generosity the comedian was laid to rest

Events

1 week ago Strictly Come Dancing's Chris McCausland jokes 'wouldn't leave me alone' in family 'break' update

The comedian hasn't really stopped since he won the BBC One dance contest in December alongside dance partner Dianne Buswell

Politics

1 week ago BBC comedian's body was left unclaimed for weeks after dying penniless

Roy Jay was a star of the 1980s, appearing on numerous BBC TV shows, but his life ended in tragedy after he was fined for indecent exposure and banned from many venues

Events

1 week ago Highest paid child actor used to vomit on set and died penniless after suing parents

Gary Coleman was one of the highest-paid child actors on television for his role in hit American sitcom Diff'rent Strokes, but he died penniless after a legal battle with his parents

Society

1 week ago Emmerdale and Coronation Street star died penniless with widow left on benefits

Tony Booth, who joined the cast of Corrie for five episodes and also had a role in Emmerdale, tragically died penniless aged 85

Events

2 w. ago TV chef Fanny Cradock died penniless in 'tiny flat' despite flashy lifestyle

Seventies TV chef Fanny Cradock once ruled the airwaves but since the demise of her TV career the star was left penniless and died in a 'tiny flat' despite flash lifestyle

Events

2 w. ago Famous TV chef died alone and penniless after being sacked by BBC after major downfall

Fanny Cradock was the original celebrity chef who taught a generation of Brits to cook. But when she died alone and penniless, the industry she once ruled turned its back

Events

2 w. ago Beloved comic and BBC star Gary Little dies in 'climbing accident' as tributes pour in

Award-winning Scottish comedian Gary Little has died at the age of 61, with fellow Scotts comic Kevin Bridges leading tributes to the star who was due to perform next month

Events

2 w. ago BBC star Milton Jones shares cancer update with fans following surgery

The comedian, 61, known for his appearances on BBC's Mock The Week and Channel 4's 8 Out Of 10 Cats, was diagnosed with prostate cancer earlier this year

Politics