16 h. ago Rachael Carpani, McLeod’s Daughters and Home and Away actor, dies ‘unexpectedly but peacefully’ aged 45

The beloved Australian actor died on 7 December after a battle with chronic illnessGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailMcLeod’s Daughters and Home and Away actor Rachael Carpani has died, aged 45, her family has announced.A statement from her parents, shared by her sister on Instagram on Monday, said that the actor had “unexpectedly but peacefully passed away after a long battle with chronic illness in the early hours of Sunday 7th December”. Her exact cause of death was not made public.Sign up for our rundown of must-reads, pop culture and tips for the weekend, every Saturday morning Continue reading...

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4 d. ago EastEnders' Sean Maguire's heartbreak after second family tragedy in months

Sean Maguire has shared his heartbreak after his cousin Jack Ryan passed away, just months after the former EastEnders actor lost his brother Darren

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4 d. ago Scots actor Stanley Baxter dies aged 99 as tributes paid to comedy legend

The Glasgow-born actor has sadly passed away at the age of 99.

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4 d. ago Nickelodeon star Jim Ward dead aged 66 as Fairly OddParents voice actor passes away

Jim Ward, the voice actor behind Fairly OddParents characters Chet Ubetcha and Doug Dimmadome, has died aged 66 after battling Alzheimer's disease.

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5 d. ago Jim Ward dead at 66: Beloved voice actor for Nickelodeon's The Fairly OddParents and iconic video games passes away

The beloved actor was the voice behind several iconic cartoon and video game characters through his storied career.

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1 week ago Legal battle over Star Wars actor ‘resurrected’ in Rogue One moves to next stage

Peter Cushing’s likeness was featured in a 2016 Star Wars movie despite the actor passing away in 1994

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1 week ago Legal claim over Star Wars actor ‘resurrected’ for Rogue One reaches next stage

Peter Cushing’s likeness was featured in a 2016 Star Wars movie despite the actor passing away in 1994

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1 week ago Legal claim over ‘resurrected’ Star Wars actor ‘should be thrown out’

Peter Cushing’s likeness was featured in a 2016 Star Wars movie despite the actor passing away in 1994

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1 week ago Matthew Perry's parents brand his doctor 'among the most culpable of all' in their son's death as they hit out at 'greedy jackals'

The late friends actor, who passed away age 54 in October 2023, was under the acute effects of ketamine at the time of his death.

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2 w. ago Wycliffe star Jack Shepherd dies: Actor passes away peacefully in hospital at the age of 85 after a 'short illness'

The English actor died following a 'short illness', his family said in a statement shared with the PA news agency.

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2 w. ago Major TV drama series thrown into chaos as filming stalls after big name star’s shock death

HE was the star of hits including The Missing and Baptiste, but Tcheky Karyo’s death didn’t get the coverage it deserved. The actor died of cancer on October 31 aged 72 — and his passing has thrown another drama into disarray because he was set to play a major part in it. U&Dave’s thriller Hit...

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3 w. ago Jimmy Cliff’s charisma and fearless creativity expanded the horizons of reggae | Lloyd Bradley

Cliff, who has died aged 81, took every opportunity that he was presented with, and created plenty more himself. It resulted in a career path like no other• Jimmy Cliff: A life in picturesWhen Jimmy Cliff died, reggae and the music world in general lost one of its most accomplished opportunists. The less sympathetic might have called him a chancer, but from the very beginnings there was little he wouldn’t try if he thought it would advance either himself or the music. Over the years I got to know him, both from interviews and sometimes just hanging out, so many of his anecdotes ended with the words: “Well I wasn’t going to say no, was I?” I wasn’t fully joking when I told him it should be his catchphrase.But that was Jimmy Cliff, a charismatic combination of charm, bravery, humour and an ability to see beyond what was put in front of him. Throughout his career he frequently shifted away from standard reggae industry practice, often expanding the music’s horizons and options. Continu...

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3 w. ago 6 notable songs from Jimmy Cliff, the reggae star who has died at 81

The story of Jimmy Cliff, who has died at age 81, is in part the story of reggae itself

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3 w. ago Jimmy Cliff dead aged 81: Jamaican prime minister leads tributes to Reggae legend

Singer was credited with popularising reggae alongside Bob Marley

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3 w. ago 'Absolutely heartbroken': Tributes pour in as reggae superstar Jimmy Cliff dies aged 81

Jimmy Cliff at one time was a rival to Bob Marley as reggae’s most prominent artist

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3 w. ago Jimmy Cliff dead aged 81: Reggae legend has passed away, his wife announces

Singer was credited with popularising reggae alongside Bob Marley

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3 w. ago Jimmy Cliff dead: Reggae music pioneer dies age 81 as tributes paid

The death of reggae music legend Jimmy Cliff - whose hits include You Can Get It If You Really Want - has been announced by his family this afternoon

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3 w. ago Jimmy Cliff dies aged 81: Reggae singer and actor passes away

Jimmy Cliff, the reggae singer and actor, has died aged 81. This is a breaking news story. More to follow.

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3 w. ago Reggae legend and 'cultural icon' Jimmy Cliff dies as tributes pour in

Raggae music legend Jimmy Cliff has passed away, with the star being dubbed a 'cultural icon' for his role is taking the genre international alongside Bob Marley

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3 w. ago Jimmy Cliff, Jamaican reggae singer, actor and cultural icon, dies aged 81

Star of The Harder They Come had hits including You Can Get It If You Really Want and I Can See Clearly NowJimmy Cliff, the singer and actor whose mellifluous voice helped to turn reggae into a global phenomenon, has died aged 81.A message from his wife Latifa Chambers on Instagram reads: “It’s with profound sadness that I share that my husband, Jimmy Cliff, has crossed over due to a seizure followed by pneumonia. I am thankful for his family, friends, fellow artists and coworkers who have shared his journey with him. To all his fans around the world, please know that your support was his strength throughout his whole career Jimmy, my darling, may you rest in peace. I will follow your wishes.” Her message was also signed by their children, Lilty and Aken. Continue reading...

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