7 h. ago Roger Allers dead: Legendary Disney animated director of The Lion King died aged 76

Roger Allers who co-directed the 1994 film The Lion King and worked on other major films including The Little Mermaid has died at the age of 76, a close friend has confirmed

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10 h. ago Scientist whose work laid foundations for Covid vaccines dies aged 91

Gregory Gregoriadis’s work paved the way for modern medical breakthroughs including the use of lipids in mRNA Covid vaccines.

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20 h. ago Truth behind wild rumour that WWE icon died after his 'penis was chopped off'

WWE icon Rick Rude tragically died at the age of just 40. But since his death from an overdose, other wrestlers have begun to spread a story that he actually died after a tragic accident involving his manhood and viagra

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35 h. ago Child mortality crisis continues in Gaza, with more than 100 killed since ceasefire

Eight children have died of hypothermia this winter, says health ministry, amid reports maternal and newborn care in territory has been dismantled A 27-day-old baby died in Gaza on Saturday from severe cold, bringing the number of children in the region who have died of hypothermia since the start of the current winter season to eight, according to the Palestinian health ministry.Medical sources confirmed to the news agency Anadolu that the newborn, named Aisha Ayesh al-Agha, died as a result of freezing temperatures, and that when she was brought to Nasser hospital in Khan Younis it was already too late to save her. Continue reading...

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38 h. ago Queen Letizia of Spain and husband King Felipe VI attend prayer service for his aunt Princess Irene of Greece and Denmark who has died aged 83

The 83-year-old royal passed away on Thursday at the side of her sister, former Queen of Spain Sofia, 87.

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42 h. ago Gabby Logan shares unseen Terry Yorath photo in message to rugby star son

Former Wales and Leeds icon Yorath died earlier this month at the age of 75

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45 h. ago Fiorentina owner and Mediacom chairman Rocco Commisso dies at 76

Fiorentina owner Rocco Commisso has died at age 76

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47 h. ago Gladiators star Falcon left staggering amount in will after tragic death aged 59

Bernadette Hunt, who was better known as Gladiators star Falcon, left a substantial sum to her children in her will after she died from cancer in 2023 aged 59

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56 h. ago Former Independent tennis correspondent John Roberts dies aged 84

Roberts spent two decades with The Independent from its inception until his retirement in 2006

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58 h. ago Siouxsie And The Banshees founding star Kenny Morris dies aged 68 as tributes flood in

The post-punk music icon helped to launch the band in 1977 and played on their first two albums.

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58 h. ago 'World's oldest man' born in the Victorian era dies at the dubious age of 142

Nasser bin Radan Al Rashid Al Wadaei was born back in the 19th century, but tragically passed away at the beginning of the year after becoming the world's longest living person

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59 h. ago Siouxsie And The Banshees drummer Kenny Morris dies aged 68 as heartfelt tributes pour in

Siouxsie And The Banshees drummer Kenny Morris has died aged 68, it was confirmed on Thursday.

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67 h. ago Who was Freddie Mercury's 'secret daughter' as B dies aged 48

A book from Freddie Mercury's biographer released last year claimed the woman, known only as B, was the star's daughter.

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68 h. ago Iron Age teeth fossils reveal diversity of diet of ancient Italians

Findings offer strong evidence that ancient Italians regularly consumed fermented food and beverages

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2 d. ago Inside insane world of extreme bodybuilders – 28in biceps, amputations and exploding arms

Arlindo de Souza has sadly died at the age of just 55 and the real-life Popeye was famed for once injecting his muscles with synthol which can have tragic circumstances

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3 d. ago 'World's bustiest model' tragically dies aged 27 — just days after announcing retirement

Aoi Fujino had been one as one of the world's most revered creators with a big bust, but just days after revealing she would be leaving the public eye, she is no longer with us

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3 d. ago Royal heartbreak as palace announces death of beloved princess

It has been announced that a princess who had links to the Spanish, Greek and Danish Royal Families and was a much loved royal has died at the age of 83

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3 d. ago Freddie Mercury's alleged secret daughter dies aged 48 after rare cancer battle

The alleged secret daughter of Freddie Mercury has died at the age of 48, with her family sharing the tragic news as they revealed her hidden battle with spinal cancer

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3 d. ago Firefighters form guard of honour at funeral service of Andy Leyland

He died aged 51 on Boxing Day

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3 d. ago Woman claiming to be Freddie Mercury's daughter passes away aged 48

The alleged secret daughter of Queen frontman Freddie Mercury has died aged 48

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