13 h. ago Dame Patricia Routledge dead at 96: Tributes pour in for star who played Hyacinth Bucket in Keeping Up Appearances

Dame Patricia Routledge, known to millions as Hyacinth Bouqet on beloved sitcom Keeping Up Appearances, has died at the age of 96.

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35 h. ago Only Fools and Horses legend dies aged 68 as tributes pour in

The actor appeared in 20 episodes of the iconic BBC sitcom

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36 h. ago ‘A remarkable ability to inspire’: global tributes pour in for Jane Goodall

Barack Obama, Prince William and Tanzanian president among many to mark death of primatologist at age of 91World leaders, friends and former colleagues have been paying tribute to the primatologist Jane Goodall, who died in California on Wednesday, aged 91.Goodall devoted her life to studying chimpanzees and other great apes, and became a global champion for primates and for conservation, helping to challenge the idea that the primates were vegetarian and that only humans could use tools. She died in her sleep from natural causes while on a speaking tour in Los Angeles, according to her institute, leading to an outpouring of dedications from around the world. Continue reading...

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41 h. ago Reality star who won hit dancing show dies aged 36 as tributes pour in

Dance star Joshua Allen, who won So You Think You Can Dance in 2008, has sadly died aged just 36, with his family asking for "privacy and prayers" at this difficult time

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51 h. ago Jane Goodall death updates: Tributes pour in for ‘tireless advocate’ who ‘reshaped our understanding of the natural world’

World-renowned British primatologist died of natural causes while on speaking tour in California

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52 h. ago Jane Goodall death updates: Tributes pour in after pioneering conservationist dies aged 91

Goodall, a world-renowned British primatologist, passed away while on a speaking tour in California

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3 d. ago Tributes pour in following death of beloved Heaton Park donkey

"Lenny was a staple in Heaton Park and was a significant star in the memories of both staff and our visitors, he will be deeply missed by us all."

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3 d. ago Tributes pour in for 'remarkable' former chair of Renfrew Community Council after passing

Effie McGachie, a member of the group for 38 years, was described as "truly inspiring" and an "amazing woman".

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7 d. ago Tributes pour in as beloved Stockport woman dubbed 'Queen of Chestergate' dies aged 87

Molly Webb was a regular at the pub famous on Facebook for its lively karaoke nights

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7 d. ago Tributes pour in for 'guiding light' and former Lib Dem leader, Lord Menzies Campbell

The 84-year-old, known as Ming, had been an Olympic sprinter and a lawyer before entering politics and was hailed by Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton

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7 d. ago Tragedy as boy, 7, dies after 'medical emergency' at school as tributes pour in

Emergency services were called to a report of a "student who wasn't breathing" while at shcool - he was rushed to hospital but sadly died a short while after being admitted

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8 d. ago Fixture postponed and tributes pour in for Billy Vigar after former Arsenal player dies aged 21

Arsenal and Derby among the clubs paying respects to Billy Vigar

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8 d. ago Danny Thompson dead: Legendary bass player & founder of Pentangle dies aged 86 as tributes pour in for ‘force of nature’

LEGENDARY bass player Danny Thompson has sadly passed away aged 86. Danny, a founding member of Brit band Pentangle, died "peacefully" at his home in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, on Tuesday. His glittering career saw him work alongside musical royalty, including Kate Bush, John Martyn and Roy Orbison. Danny famously played the bass guitar for Cliff Richard’s...

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9 d. ago Tributes pour in for 'bright and beautiful' teen found dead after going missing

Greater Manchester Police have launched a murder investigation following the death of 17-year-old Catherine Blackhurst who was reported missing on Saturday September 20

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9 d. ago 'Legendary' bass player of British band dies as tributes flood in

Founding member of the British folk-rock band Pentangle, Danny Thompson, has passed away age 86. The news has left friends and fans devastated as tributes pour in

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1 week ago Dickie Bird dies aged 92 as tributes pour in for legendary cricket umpire

The legendary umpire was an icon of Test cricket before his final match in 1996

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1 week ago Dickie Bird dead aged 92: Legendary former Test cricket umpire passes away as tributes pour in

Bird dedicated his life to cricket. A former first-class cricketer for Yorkshire and Leicestershire, his career ended early due to injury, but it was his work as an umpire that forged his legacy in the game.

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1 week ago Harold 'Dickie' Bird dead aged 92: Legendary former Test cricket umpire passes away as tributes pour in

Bird dedicated his life to cricket. A former first-class cricketer for Yorkshire and Leicestershire, his career ended early due to injury, but it was his work as an umpire that forged his legacy in the game.

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1 week ago Harold 'Dickie' Bird dies aged 92 as cricket world in mourning for sporting icon

Cricket icon Harold 'Dickie' Bird has died at the age of 92, Yorkshire County Cricket Club have announced, with tributes pouring in for the legendary sporting figure

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1 week ago Ballon d'Or 2025: Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe send Ousmane Dembele messages as tributes pour in

Frenchman beat off competition from Spanish starlet

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