6 h. ago Pictured: Woman, 87, who died 'after falling in pothole' and breaking her hip

Beryl Barrett died on Christmas Day aged 87 after she clipped the wheel of her walking aid and fell backwards onto the road while crossing near her home in the market town of Warsop, Notts.

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8 h. ago Chess bully who accused tragic grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky of cheating issues furious response to toxicology report

Naroditsky, a popular American chess content creator who achieved grandmaster title as an 18-year-old, tragically died at the age of 29 in October shortly after a marathon livestreaming session.

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9 h. ago Man, 55, died of cancer after his GP surgery denied him face

Jason Spreadbury, pictured with his mother Josie, 75, on the left, and wife Michaela, died aged 55. Excruciating pain in his side left him getting about on crutches.

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11 h. ago Prisoner Cell Block H star Patsy King dies aged 95 after ‘short illness’ as tributes paid to ‘unforgettable character’

ACTRESS Patsy King who starred in Prisoner Block H has died aged 95. Patsy passed away on Monday after battling a "short illness", it has been reported. She was best known for her role as Governor Erica Davidson in the legendary Australian TV series. A fan favourite, Patsy appeared in 351 episodes of Prisoner as...

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12 h. ago Syrian monster Bashar al Assad's uncle dubbed 'The Butcher of Hama' for overseeing bloodbath crackdown dies aged 88 after fleeing to Dubai

The former army officer - branded the 'butcher of Hama' for his role in crushing an Islamist uprising in 1982 - died on Tuesday in the UAE, according to sources with knowledge of his passing.

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12 h. ago Patsy King dead: Prisoner Cell Block H star dies after 'short illness'

Prisoner Cell Block H actress Patsy King, who played Governor Erica Davidson in the Australian TV series, has died at the age of 95 following a battle with a 'short illness'

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12 h. ago Gabby Logan makes difficult TV return as 'world rocked' by tragic phone call

The presenter's father, Wales football legend Terry Yorath, died earlier this month at the age of 75

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19 h. ago Cause of death revealed for chess grandmaster who died 'unexpectedly' at age 29

Naroditsky was just 29 years old when he was found dead on his couch at his home by a friend and fellow grandmaster.

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19 h. ago Scene changers: on the road with the experimental Pip Simmons theatre group – in pictures

The maverick theatre-maker Pip Simmons, who died two years ago aged 80, is captured on stage and off in a book by photographer Sheila Burnett documenting the radical troupe’s years of European touring Continue reading...

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32 h. ago Scotsman Obituaries: Sandy Orr, lawyer and entrepreneur who built a hotel empire

Sandy Orr, businessman and chairman of Scottish Opera. Born: 4 June 1939. Died: 1 November 2025, aged 86

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34 h. ago Bruce Leung dead: Kung Fu Hustle star dies as Jackie Chan leads tribute

Kung Fu Hustle, legend, Bruce Leung, has sadly died, aged 77, as martial arts star Jackie Chan pays tribute

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42 h. ago Rob Hirst, Midnight Oil drummer and founding member, dies aged 70

Musician who drove much of the band’s ferocious sound and co-wrote many of its biggest hits was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2023Rob Hirst was a force of nature, a born showman who led Midnight Oil from the backRob Hirst, the drummer and founding member of Australian rock band Midnight Oil, has died aged 70.Hirst was diagnosed with stage three pancreatic cancer in 2023. The band confirmed his death on Tuesday afternoon. Continue reading...

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52 h. ago Gwyneth Paltrow pens heartbreaking tribute for friend Valentino who dressed her for the Met Gala and wedding to Brad Falchuk

The design wiz dressed her for many events, such as the Met Gala, awards shows, and her wedding to Brad Falchuk. He died in Rome on Monday at age 93.

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53 h. ago Iconic fashion designer Valentino Garavani dies aged 93 surrounded by family

He passed away surrounded by his family in Rome

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53 h. ago Tucker Zimmerman death: Folk singer adored by David Bowie dies with wife in fire aged 84

Zimmerman and his wife Marie-Claire Lambert died together in a fire at their home in Belgium

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54 h. ago Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani dies 'surrounded by his loved ones' aged 93 after iconic career dressing the likes of everyone from Kim Kardashian and Victoria Beckham to Princess Diana

His foundation took to Instagram to confirm the tragic news and to announce his body would lay in state ahead of Friday's funeral.

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55 h. ago Valentino, fashion designer to the jet set, dies aged 93 in Rome

Valentino Garavani, the iconic Italian designer known for his glamorous gowns and signature "Valentino red," has died at 93

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55 h. ago Valentino Garavani dead: Legendary Italian fashion designer dies aged 93

His illustrious client list included Princess Diana, Jennifer Lopez, Elizabeth Taylor and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis

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55 h. ago Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani dies 'surrounded by his loved ones' aged 93 after iconic career dressing the likes of Kim Kardashian and Victoria Beckham

'Valentino Garavani passed away today at his Roman residence, surrounded by his loved ones,' his foundation said on Instagram.

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55 h. ago Legendary Italian fashion designer Valentino dies at home aged 93

Iconic Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani known as Valentino has died at the age of 93, with his foundation stating he died "surrounded by his loved ones"

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