51 m. ago Horse racing icon dies as tributes paid to legend who was 'patriarch of dynasty'

Legendary horse racing trainer Peter Easterby has died at the age of 95 after an illustrious career that saw him win two Cheltenham Gold Cups and score victories at Royal Ascot

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2 h. ago Chris Foy tribute to Uriah Rennie speaks volumes as trailblazing referee dies aged 65

Uriah Rennie, the Premier League's first black referee, has died at the age of 65

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3 h. ago Trailblazer Uriah Rennie remembered as a ‘special person’ and ‘true gentleman’

The former Premier League referee has died at the age of 65.

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14 h. ago Uriah Rennie, first black referee in Premier League, dies aged 65

Trailblazing official battled rare neurological conditionRennie oversaw more than 300 top-flight matchesUriah Rennie, the first black Premier League referee, has died at the age of 65. The Jamaica-born official grew up in Sheffield and oversaw more than 300 top-flight matches, starting with his breakthrough appointment as Derby hosted Wimbledon in August 1997. The game was, however, abandoned due to floodlight failure.The Sheffield and Hallamshire County Football Association posted on X: “We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our former chair and trailblazing referee, Uriah Rennie. Uriah made history as the Premier League’s first black referee, officiating over 300 top-flight matches between 1997 and 2008. He broke down barriers, shaped our football community and inspired generations to come. Our thoughts are with Uriah’s family and friends at this difficult time.” Continue reading...

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15 h. ago Premier League's first black referee Uriah Rennie dies aged 65

Uriah Rennie, the first black referee in the Premier League, has died at the age of 65.

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15 h. ago Uriah Rennie dead: Trailblazing Premier League referee dies aged 65 as tributes pour in

Uriah Rennie, who made history when he became the Premier League's first black referee, has died at the age of 65 and the world of football has paid tribute to the trailblazer

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22 h. ago Danny Duran dead: Disney legend dies as tributes paid to 'truly special' star

A 'powerhouse' in the world of Disney has sadly died at the age of 58 following a cancer battle a statement has confirmed as tributes pour in

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27 h. ago Xena Warrior Princess star dies on 61st birthday as she leaves final message

Marise Wipani, who appeared in Soldier, Soldier and Xena: Warrior Princess, has died at the age of 61, with a post appearing on her Facebook with a parting message

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49 h. ago Atlantic Starr singer Wayne Lewis dies as bandmates pay tribute to R&B legend

Wayne Lewis, who was the lead singer of the chart-topping band Atlantic Starr, has died at the age of 68, the band confirmed in a statement shared to social media

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56 h. ago How groundbreaking gay author Edmund White paved the way for other writers

Edmund White, a pioneer of contemporary gay literature, died this week at age 85

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2 d. ago Cheers star George Wendt cause of death revealed after his sudden death

George Wendt died in his home at the age of 76 on May 20, and police have now released medical details

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3 d. ago Cheers star George Wendt’s tragic cause of death revealed as certificate released

Cheers icon George Wendt, who played beer-swilling Norm Peterson in the hit show, died last month at the age of 76 and his cause of death has now been released

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4 d. ago BBC Race Across The World's emotional tribute to contestant after tragic death

Sam Gardiner who appeared in the BBC Two show back in 2020 tragically died following a car crash at the tender age of only 24.

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5 d. ago British punk rocker Colin Jerwood dies aged 63 as family make tragic request

Colin Jerwood, lead singer of the punk band Conflict, has died at the age of 63 after a short illness. The news was announced by the band on social media

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6 d. ago Weston Gosa dead: 16 and Pregnant Whitney Purvis' 'nightmare come true' as son dies at 16

Whitney Purvis has devastatingly shared her son Weston Gosa has died at the age of 16 in a heartbreaking post after documenting his birth on MTV show 16 and Pregnant

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6 d. ago 16 and Pregnant star Whitney Purvis' son dead as she says 'life is cruel'

Whitney Purvis, who appeared on the second season of 16 and Pregnant, has announced that her son Weston Gosa Jr has died at the age of 16, as she said 'life is cruel'

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6 d. ago Meet the MIND diet: With some claiming it can keep your brain strong

Researchers say people of any age can benefit from adhering to the diet plan

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6 d. ago The Simpsons legend dies after battle with rare neurological illness

The Simpson composer Alf Clausen has died at the age of 84 after a long battle with a rare illness

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7 d. ago Sam Gardiner takes part in Race Across The World in resurfaced video after his death

Race Across The World star Sam Gardiner has died at the age of 24, with resurfaced footage showing him waiting for a night bus with his mother Jo whilst participating on the show.

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7 d. ago James Lowe, singer of psychedelic rock trailblazers the Electric Prunes, dies age 82

The band’s early single I Had Too Much to Dream (Last Night) was their biggest hit, featuring on the compilation Nuggets, and has influenced generations of musiciansJames Lowe, the singer of psychedelic rock band the Electric Prunes, has died aged 82. His family said in a statement that he died of natural causes.“Dad leaves behind a legacy of sound, love and boundless creativity,” they said on Facebook. “At the centre of it all was our amazing mom, Pamela – his guiding star, enduring muse and wife of 62 years. We know how deeply he cherished this community, and we feel that love too.” Continue reading...

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