7 h. ago Official Robin Hood dies after cancer battle that also took 'Maid Marian wife' years ago

Tim Pollard, who was Nottingham's official Robin Hood, has died at the age of 61 after a 'short, brave' battle with cancer, his family have announced in a heartfelt tribute

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35 h. ago Smoking, drinking too much and being overweight ‘puts one in 50 adults in England at risk of early death’

Exclusive: Research finds about 1 million people are living with ‘triple threat’ that increases risk of diseases such as cancer or diabetesOne in 50 people aged 16 or older in England is at risk of an early death because they smoke, drink too much and are overweight, research has found.This “triple threat” increases the risk of diseases such as cancer and diabetes and in some cases dying as much as 20 years earlier than they should, a senior doctor has said.12.7% of people in England (5.9 million) are overweight and drink more than 14 units but do not smoke.5.5% (2.5 million) are overweight and smoke but drink less than 14 units.1.4% (600,000) smoke and drink more than 14 units but have a normal weight. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago ‘General Hospital’ actor dead at 68 after stomach cancer battle

Actor Joe Marinelli died Sunday at age 68 after a long battle with stomach cancer.

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3 d. ago Joe Marinelli dead: The Morning Show and General Hospital star dies after stomach cancer

The Morning Show star Joe Marinelli has died at the age of 68 after he was diagnosed with stomach and throat cancer. The star's death was confirmed by his agent

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4 d. ago Bobby Sherman dead after cancer battle as heartbroken wife leads tributes

Bobby Sherman has died, aged 81, following his battle with cancer.

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4 d. ago BBC newsreader George Alagiah left wife and family miniscule sum of money in will

George Alagiah was one of the BBC’s longest-serving newsreaders and died at the age of 67 after being diagnosed with bowel cancer in July, 2023

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5 d. ago ‘Mum kept saying she wanted to go up in a firework’: why green burials are going mainstream

Environmental funerals are on the up – but are they really as sustainable as their providers say?“I want to become a pearl when I die - or a reef,” said Madeleine Sutcliffe. Aged 80 and suffering from lung cancer, Sutcliffe was given six months to live in January.Adam, Sutcliffe’s son, is enthusiastic. “I don’t think a pearl is possible but if mum’s ashes are made into an artificial reef, I’ll be able to dive to it,” he said. “Given how I feel when I dive - serene, calm and meditative - a reef is the perfect environment to remember mum.” Continue reading...

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5 d. ago From mushroom coffins to reefs made of ashes – why green burials are going mainstream

Environmental funerals are on the up – but are they really as sustainable as their providers say?“I want to become a pearl when I die - or a reef,” said Madeleine Sutcliffe. Aged 80 and suffering from lung cancer, Sutcliffe was given six months to live in January.Adam, Sutcliffe’s son, is enthusiastic. “I don’t think a pearl is possible but if mum’s ashes are made into an artificial reef, I’ll be able to dive to it,” he said. “Given how I feel when I dive - serene, calm and meditative - a reef is the perfect environment to remember mum.” Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Husband of Dame Deborah James finds love again with 'mystery woman, three years after cancer campaigner's tragic death aged 40

Before she died at the age of just 40, cancer campaigner Dame Deborah James told her husband he should 'move on' after she was gone and find love again.

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7 d. ago Dave Myers’ widow shares his struggles with illness and heartache before sad death

Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers, who was previously a makeup artist, died at the age of 66 back in 2024 after being diagnosed with cancer

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8 d. ago Dave Myers’ widow breaks silence on agonising 'guilt' and the question that still haunts her

The beloved TV star passed away in February 2024 aged 66, two years after being diagnosed with cancer

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8 d. ago Prostate cancer screening must be overhauled, Sir Chris Hoy says

Sir Chris Hoy was diagnosed with stage four cancer at 47, below the age of highest risk

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8 d. ago Chris Hoy calls for systemic change in testing for prostate cancer

The Olympic cycling champion was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer at the age of 47 and is now advocating for men to get tested early.

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9 d. ago James Prime dead – Deacon Blue star dies aged 64 following battling cancer

Deacon Blue star James Prime has sadly died at the age of 64 following a battle with cancer, the band have confirmed. In recent weeks, James had become unwell and was taken to hospital

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9 d. ago Downton Abbey and Doc Martin director dies aged 73: Ben Bolt also helmed The Sweeney, Bergerac, Hill Street Blues and LA Law

Ben Bolt, the director behind TV classics including Downton Abbey, Doc Martin and The Sweeney has died aged 73 following a two-year battle with cancer.

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9 d. ago Deacon Blue star dies aged 64 after health battle as band share 'great sadness'

Deacon Blue star James Prime has sadly died aged 64 following a "short struggle with cancer", the band have confirmed, with tributes pouring in for the music star

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9 d. ago James Prime dead: Deacon Blue star dies aged 64 after battling cancer

Deacon Blue have confirmed the sad news that James Prime has died following a short battle with cancer, just days after they announced he was in hospital

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9 d. ago James Prime: Deacon Blue band member dies, age 64, after short battle with cancer

Deacon Blue star James Prime has died aged 64, his bandmates have revealed.

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9 d. ago James Prime: Deacon Blue band member dies, aged 64, after short battle with cancer

Deacon Blue star James Prime has died aged 64, his bandmates have revealed.

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9 d. ago 22 Kids and Counting's Sue Radford devastated as she shares 'heartbreaking' news

Sue Radford was left heartbroken after her family friend had died after a battle with cancer at the age of 17

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