3 h. ago Joan Templeman, wife of billionaire Richard Branson, dies aged 80

The British billionaire founder of Virgin Atlantic said he was ‘heartbroken’ by loss of wife and partner for 50 yearsJoan Templeman, the wife of British billionaire Sir Richard Branson, has died at the age of 80.Branson announced her death on Tuesday in a post on social media, saying he was “heartbroken to share that Joan, my wife and partner for 50 years, has passed away.” Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Joan Branson: Richard recalls exactly how long it took for him to fall for his wife

Joan Branson, the wife of British billionaire Richard Branson, has died at age 80 — and the founder of Virgin Atlantic airline called the woman his "guiding light, [his] world"

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4 h. ago Oceans Eleven and Commando actor Michael DeLano dies aged 84 after suffering heart attack

Michael DeLano also appeared in shows such as The A-Team, Wonder Woman, Starsky & Hutch and Charlie’s Angels, and was a regular performer at Las Vegas jazz bar the Dispensary Lounge

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7 h. ago 'Everyone needs a Joan in their life': As she dies aged 80, how a ship carpenter's daughter from Glasgow became Lady Branson, her besotted billionaire husband Sir Richard's 'constant rock'

The pair met in 1976 at The Manor, a live-in recording studio for the company, three years after Mike Oldfield's Tubular Bells launched Virgin into the public consciousness.

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8 h. ago Wycliffe and Golden Compass' Jack Shepherd dies suddenly after 'short illness'

Actor Jack Shepherd, who was best known for his role in ITV drama Wycliffe, has died at the age of 85 after a short illness, his family have confirmed in a statement

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9 h. ago Wycliffe star Jack Shepherd dies: Actor passes away peacefully in hospital at the age of 85 after a 'short illness'

The English actor died following a 'short illness', his family said in a statement shared with the PA news agency.

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9 h. ago Jack Shepherd dead: Charles Wycliffe detective and The Golden Compass star dies

Iconic Wycliffe actor and The Golden Compass star Jack Shepherd has died at the age of 85 following a short illness, a sad statement has revealed

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9 h. ago Major TV drama series thrown into chaos as filming stalls after big name star’s shock death

HE was the star of hits including The Missing and Baptiste, but Tcheky Karyo’s death didn’t get the coverage it deserved. The actor died of cancer on October 31 aged 72 — and his passing has thrown another drama into disarray because he was set to play a major part in it. U&Dave’s thriller Hit...

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9 h. ago Inside Richard and Joan Branson's life from private island to 3 kids and tragedy

Richard and Joan Branson married in 1989 on their very own private island and had three children together - Daily Star has taken a deep dive into their relationship after Joan's unexpected death

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11 h. ago Richard Branson announces death of wife Joan and says she was 'my rock, my world'

Virgin mogul Richard Branson and his wife Lady Joan Branson were happily married for 36 years and the business tycoon even bought the famous Necker Island for her

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12 h. ago ‘Queen of the Zoo’: Gramma, tortoise who lived through two world wars, dies aged 141

Gramma came to San Diego Zoo from Bronx Zoo in 1928 or 1931 and lived through 20 US presidentsAfter more than a century of munching on her favorite foods of romaine lettuce and cactus fruit, beloved Galapagos tortoise Gramma, the oldest resident of the San Diego Zoo, has died.Gramma was born in her native habitat and was estimated to be about 141 years old, zoo officials said. She died on 20 November. Continue reading...

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15 h. ago Jimmy Cliff’s charisma and fearless creativity expanded the horizons of reggae | Lloyd Bradley

Cliff, who has died aged 81, took every opportunity that he was presented with, and created plenty more himself. It resulted in a career path like no other• Jimmy Cliff: A life in picturesWhen Jimmy Cliff died, reggae and the music world in general lost one of its most accomplished opportunists. The less sympathetic might have called him a chancer, but from the very beginnings there was little he wouldn’t try if he thought it would advance either himself or the music. Over the years I got to know him, both from interviews and sometimes just hanging out, so many of his anecdotes ended with the words: “Well I wasn’t going to say no, was I?” I wasn’t fully joking when I told him it should be his catchphrase.But that was Jimmy Cliff, a charismatic combination of charm, bravery, humour and an ability to see beyond what was put in front of him. Throughout his career he frequently shifted away from standard reggae industry practice, often expanding the music’s horizons and options. Continu...

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17 h. ago Surgeon who performed UK's first successful heart transplant dies aged 93: How pioneering doctor gave new lease of life in 1979 to 52

Sir Terence English carried out the procedure on 52-year-old heavy smoker Keith Castle in August 1979. Mr Castle, a beer-loving Fulham fan, went on to live for nearly six more years.

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17 h. ago Surgeon who led UK’s first successful heart transplant operation dies aged 93

Sir Terence English studied mining engineering at university in Johannesburg before deciding to switch to medicine, at Guy’s Hospital in London.

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17 h. ago Bullseye TV legend dies leaving behind 'most wonderful legacy'

The creator of the hit TV show has died at the age of 91.

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19 h. ago Creator of iconic ITV game show Bullseye dies aged 91 as his daughter pays tribute to ‘legend’ dad

THE creator of popular game show Bullseye has tragically passed away, his family has announced. Andrew Wood, with comedian Norman Vaughan, created the iconic darts-themed game show in 1980. The show swiftly rose to fame and became an ITV staple in the 80s and 90s. His daughter Laura Wood announced his death on LinkedIn. She said...

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19 h. ago Love Actually star's daughter shares heartbreaking final 'feisty' moments as actress dies

Jill Freud, who was the inspiration for the character of Lucy in The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, has died at the age of 98, her family have confirmed

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20 h. ago Doddie Weir’s son to lead Scotland in Doddie Aid fundraising challenge

The Scotland rugby legend died in November 2022 aged 52 after a six-year battle with motor neurone disease

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20 h. ago San Diego Zoo’s oldest resident Gramma the Galápagos tortoise dies aged around 141

Her dedicated care specialists affectionately dubbed her ‘the Queen of the Zoo’

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24 h. ago Cowboys’ Marshawn Kneeland died after police believed he was driving stolen car

Defensive end died this month at age of 24Player’s car reached speeds of more than 145 mphBody and dash cam footage from law enforcement officials have charted the events leading up to the death of Dallas Cowboys player Marshawn Kneeland earlier this month.The 24-year-old was found dead in the early morning hours of 6 November hours after being pursued by officers who had attempted a traffic stop in suburban Dallas. Police say Kneeland took his own life.In the US, you can call or text the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline on 988, chat on 988lifeline.org, or text HOME to 741741 to connect with a crisis counselor. In the UK and Ireland, Samaritans can be contacted on freephone 116 123, or email jo@samaritans.org or jo@samaritans.ie. In Australia, the crisis support service Lifeline is 13 11 14. Other international helplines can be found at befrienders.org Continue reading...

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