2 h. ago Former teen pop star Justin Baren dies 'peacefully' aged just 40

Justin Baren, a founding member of The Redwalls, passed away on November 28 - with his death causing widespread heartbreak among fans and loved ones.

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13 h. ago From Otis Redding to Booker T, Steve Cropper was a strong yet subtle force that shaped so many soul classics

The guitarist for Booker T & the MGs defined the sound of original R&B, co-creating soul anthems and proving himself one of the most influential musicians of the 60sSteve Cropper, legendary guitarist for Booker T & the MGs, dies aged 84Steve Cropper stood at the side of musical legends and toiled in the shadows of the studio, never a star. But his work with his fellow musicians and singers at Stax Records in Memphis, Tennessee, established him as one of the most creative and influential musicians of the 1960s.Actually, pretty much every rock icon of that fabled decade looked up to Cropper, who has died aged 84. The Beatles seriously considered recording at Stax, and the Stones covered songs he played on and emulated his crisp rhythm and lead guitar playing. As a jobbing musician in 1964, Jimi Hendrix drove from Nashville to Memphis to meet Cropper (they chatted about guitars and jammed), while Janis Joplin insisted her new band play Stax’s Christmas party so as to rub sh...

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13 h. ago Novichok victim’s family call for change as they criticise inquiry report

Dawn Sturgess died after being exposed to the nerve agent in 2018.

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15 h. ago Kate Garraway hopes to find romantic love again as she discusses dating after Derek Draper's death

Derek Draper, to whom the Good Morning Britain presenter was married for 18 years, died in January 2024 at the age of 56

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16 h. ago 200,000 children under the age of five to die this year because of foreign aid cuts

Report from Gates Foundation says the death rate for under-fives will increase for the first time this century

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17 h. ago Former NBA champion and LA Lakers star Elden Campbell dies aged 57

Elden Campbell’s family confirmed his death to the Detroit Pistons earlier this week

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18 h. ago Adult star Scott Finn dies age 27 as chilling last social media post emerges

Rhett Douglas Messerly, known by his fans as Scott Finn, has sadly died at the age of 27 - his family have said he will be remembered for his 'kindness and silly natured personality'

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20 h. ago Steve Cropper death: Legendary guitarist for Booker T & the MGs and Blues Brothers dies aged 84

Steve Cropper co-wrote classic songs such as ‘(Sittin' on) the Dock of the Bay’ and ‘In the Midnight Hour’

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20 h. ago Steve Cropper dies aged 84: Tributes paid to legendary Booker T and the MGs guitarist

The musician played on and co-wrote Otis Redding's Sittin' On the Dock of the Bay and Wilson Pickett's In the Midnight Hour

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23 h. ago 200,000 children under the age of 5 to die this year because of foreign aid cuts

Report from Gates Foundation says the death rate for under-5s will increase for the first time this century

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28 h. ago Dad, 58, discovered he was dying when his GP made a passing comment – after horrifying NHS failure

NHS doctors failed to tell a man he was terminally ill and robbed him of the final months with his family, an investigation found. Dad and grandad Syd Chapman died aged 58 in 2022 from the incurable lung disease pulmonary fibrosis. Hospital medics neglected to tell him he had the condition and gave him “unfounded...

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28 h. ago Steve Cropper dead: Legendary Blues Brothers guitarist dies aged 84

Steve Cropper, who was once named the second greatest guitarist of all time behind Jimi Hendrix, has tragically died at the age of 84 this week his son has confirmed

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28 h. ago Steve Cropper dead: Legendary Otis Redding and Blues Brothers guitarist dies aged 84

Cropper was best known for playing with iconic soul backing band Booker T. & the M.G.'s, and was once named the second greatest guitarist of all time behind Jimi Hendrix

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30 h. ago Steve Cropper, legendary guitarist for Booker T & the MGs, dies aged 84

Prolific musician was known for work on songs like Green Onions and Otis Redding’s (Sittin’ on) The Dock of the BaySteve Cropper, the legendary guitarist whose work as an instrumentalist, producer and songwriter at Stax Records left an indelible impression on Memphis soul music, has died at the age of 84.Hs son Cameron confirmed his death to Variety. Continue reading...

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30 h. ago Steve Cropper, guitarist and member of Stax Records' Booker T and the M.G.'s, has died at age 84

Steve Cropper, who co-wrote classic songs, including “(Sittin' on) the Dock of the Bay” and “In the Midnight Hour,” during his years playing guitar at the legendary Stax Records in Memphis, has died

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30 h. ago LA doctor who sold Matthew Perry ketamine sentenced to prison

Salvador Plasencia pleaded guilty to giving actor ketamine in the month leading up to his deathA Los Angeles doctor who sold ketamine to Matthew Perry before his overdose death has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison.Dr Salvador Plasencia, 44, had pleaded guilty on Wednesday to giving Matthew Perry ketamine in the month leading up to the Friends star’s overdose death in 2023. Perry died at age 54 after struggling with addiction for years, dating back to his time as one of the biggest stars of his generation for his role as Chandler Bing. The actor had been taking the surgical anesthetic ketamine legally as a treatment for depression. But when his regular doctor wouldn’t provide it in the amounts he wanted, he turned to Plasencia, who admitted to illegally selling to Perry and knowing he was a struggling addict. He texted another doctor that Perry was a “moron” who could be exploited for money, according to court filings. Continue reading...

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31 h. ago Matthew Perry doctor who's 'most to blame' for star's death is jailed and fined.. but he'll be free again in less than three years

The Friends star died aged 54 in October of 2023 after drowning in a jacuzzi at his home in Los Angeles following a ketamine overdose.

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32 h. ago Doctor who's 'most to blame' for Matthew Perry's drug death may walk FREE as star's parents rage at him ahead of sentencing

The Friends star died aged 54 in October of 2023 after drowning in a jacuzzi at his home in Los Angeles following a ketamine overdose.

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32 h. ago Reality star dies aged 39 after losing devastating brain tumour battle

Former handball professional and Exatlon Romania reality TV star Roxana Moise has died aged 39. The pro athlete turned TV contestant had been battling a brain tumour in recent months

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32 h. ago So You Think You Can Dance star dead at 46 as family say 'her spirit never dimmed'

So You Think You Can Dance star Donyelle Jones has died aged 46, with her family and friends paying an emotional tribute to the dancer following her battle with cancer

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