7 h. ago Brian Wilson dead aged 82: Tributes paid to legendary Beach Boys singer and songwriting genius

‘We are at a loss for words right now’, his family said as they announced the death of the hugely influential musical star

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8 h. ago Brian Wilson dead: The Beach Boys star dies at 82 as family share tear

The Beach Boys frontman Brian Wilson has died at the age of 82, his family have announced in a tearful tribute shared on social media

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8 h. ago Brian Wilson, visionary creative spirit for the Beach Boys, dies aged 82

Musician, who suffered from mental health problems, wrote and produced the 1966 album Pet Sounds – seen by many as the greatest album of all timeBrian Wilson, the Beach Boys musician, songwriter and producer who created some of history’s most purely beautiful pop music, has died aged 82.In a post shared on Instagram on Wednesday, Wilson’s family wrote: “We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away. We are at a loss for words right now. Please respect our privacy at this time as our family is grieving. We realize that we are sharing our grief with the world. Love & Mercy.” Continue reading...

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8 h. ago The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson dies aged 82 as family share 'grief with the world'

The Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson has died and his family have announced the sad news after it was revealed last year that he was battling a disease similar to dementia

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37 h. ago Heartbreak as beloved TikTok grandmother whose hilarious videos with her granddaughter made her a viral sensation dies aged 91

Norma and Jess, from Retford in Nottingham, have 2.7 million followers on TikTok. Norma's family announced on Monday evening that she has passed away aged 91.

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52 h. ago Sly Stone dead at 82: Funk legend during the 60s passes away as cause of death is revealed

Stone's family announced the influential musician's death in a statement released Monday. They revealed that he had a prolonged battle with  COPD and had other underlying health issues.

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53 h. ago Sly Stone dead: Sly and the Family Stone singer dies, aged 82

Sly Stone, who fronted the band Sly and the Family Stone, has died, aged 82, it's been announced this week, with his family issuing a statement on the news of his death

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59 h. ago Gogglebox’s Malone family announces heartbreaking death of beloved dog

The family first started appearing on the Channel 4 series in 2014

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60 h. ago Gogglebox family left devastated as they announce 'heartbreaking' death

The Malones, who have been on the show since 2014, have taken to social media to share the sad news of the death of a much-loved member of their family

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64 h. ago Gogglebox's Malone family heartbroken as they announce devastating death

Shaun Malone has announced Rottweiler Bob, who often appeared alongside them on the sofa, has died as fans rushed to offer their support to the family

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65 h. ago Gogglebox Malone stars left 'heartbroken' after death of beloved family member

The Malone family announced the death of a beloved member of their family on Saturday

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65 h. ago Gogglebox stars flooded with support as they announce death of beloved family member

Gogglebox's the Malone family have been left devastated after announcing the death of a beloved family member

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3 d. ago Bruce Willis ‘found ways to soldier on with acting’ amid frontotemporal dementia diagnosis

Willis’s family announced he would be stepping away from acting in 2022

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3 d. ago Gogglebox's Manchester family announce 'heartbreaking' death

The family are known for loving their beloved canine pets

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9 d. ago EastEnders star moves into caravan and sells home after being killed off on BBC soap

EastEnders star James Bye has has made a huge life move and is now living in a field, weeks after his character Martin Fowler tragically died in in the Queen Vic fire

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9 d. ago Former EastEnders star James Bye says 'what could go wrong' in major family announcement

Fans are still getting used to Martin Fowler not being on the BBC soap

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9 d. ago EastEnders star James Farrar pokes fun at character's 'death' in British Soap Awards message

The Zack Hudson actor was in attendance as the soap won eight awards

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9 d. ago EastEnders star sells home and moves into caravan after being killed off on screen

EastEnders star James Bye, who played Martin Fowler, has made a huge life change months after his character met a fateful end in one of the soap's saddest episodes ever

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1 week ago Queen legend Brian May leaves fans in tears over emotional family announcement

Queen rockstar Sir Brian May has shared a touching family tribute online with fans flocking to the comments to share messages of support

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1 week ago ‘I asked Queen Elizabeth II if she had any advice for me’: Jacinda Ardern on her time as a pregnant prime minister

In an exclusive extract from her new memoir, the former New Zealand PM remembers coping with pregnancy while new in the job – and what the monarch said to her• ‘Empathy is a kind of strength’: Jacinda Ardern talks to the Guardian’s editor-in-chiefThere was one cheerful and imperfect baby blanket that stood out when it arrived in the post. It was made up of 24 squares, bright blocks of colour, each crafted with simple, uneven purl stitches. Looking at it, I could imagine the small hands still learning to master their needles and could almost hear the adult voice leading them. “The prime minister is having a baby. Shall our class make a gift for her family?”The response to the announcement about my pregnancy in January 2018 was almost overwhelming. It began with so many emails. In the 24 hours after the news broke, the person who managed correspondence for me said she’d never seen such an influx. Continue reading...

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