2 h. ago The Queen’s former jockey who rose from son of lorry driver to racing champion dies aged 75

QUEEN Elizabeth II's former jockey - who rose from son of a lorry driver to racing champion - has died aged 75. Philip Waldron was a multiple Group 1 winner and wore the famous royal silks to victory 21 times. Born in Reading in 1950, Waldron was a keen boxer and didn't sit on a...

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3 h. ago Rockstar Justin Baren whose band opened for Oasis dies aged 40

Justin Baren passed away on November 28.

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4 h. ago Rocker from noughties band who opened for Oasis dies aged 40 as dad shares heartbreak

Rocker Justin Baren played bass guitar in Chicago group the Redwalls, who supported Oasis in gigs held in the UK and US in 2005 - and his dad has announced his sad death

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5 h. ago Justin Baren dead: Rockstar whose band opened for Oasis dies age 40

The rock star's dad announced the news after the founding member of the band, which opened for Oasis, died at the age of 40 at the end of last month

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7 h. ago 'Human Barbie' cause of death announced after 27 operations to look like doll

Brazilian influencer Bárbara Jankavski, known to her followers as Human Barbie, tragically died at the age of 31 in November 2025 and authorities have determined accidental cocaine use as cause of death

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11 h. ago Former teen pop star Justin Baren dies 'peacefully' aged just 40

Justin Baren, a founding member of The Redwalls, passed away on November 28 - with his death causing widespread heartbreak among fans and loved ones.

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21 h. ago From Otis Redding to Booker T, Steve Cropper was a strong yet subtle force that shaped so many soul classics

The guitarist for Booker T & the MGs defined the sound of original R&B, co-creating soul anthems and proving himself one of the most influential musicians of the 60sSteve Cropper, legendary guitarist for Booker T & the MGs, dies aged 84Steve Cropper stood at the side of musical legends and toiled in the shadows of the studio, never a star. But his work with his fellow musicians and singers at Stax Records in Memphis, Tennessee, established him as one of the most creative and influential musicians of the 1960s.Actually, pretty much every rock icon of that fabled decade looked up to Cropper, who has died aged 84. The Beatles seriously considered recording at Stax, and the Stones covered songs he played on and emulated his crisp rhythm and lead guitar playing. As a jobbing musician in 1964, Jimi Hendrix drove from Nashville to Memphis to meet Cropper (they chatted about guitars and jammed), while Janis Joplin insisted her new band play Stax’s Christmas party so as to rub sh...

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22 h. ago Novichok victim’s family call for change as they criticise inquiry report

Dawn Sturgess died after being exposed to the nerve agent in 2018.

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24 h. ago Kate Garraway hopes to find romantic love again as she discusses dating after Derek Draper's death

Derek Draper, to whom the Good Morning Britain presenter was married for 18 years, died in January 2024 at the age of 56

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25 h. ago 200,000 children under the age of five to die this year because of foreign aid cuts

Report from Gates Foundation says the death rate for under-fives will increase for the first time this century

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26 h. ago Former NBA champion and LA Lakers star Elden Campbell dies aged 57

Elden Campbell’s family confirmed his death to the Detroit Pistons earlier this week

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27 h. ago Adult star Scott Finn dies age 27 as chilling last social media post emerges

Rhett Douglas Messerly, known by his fans as Scott Finn, has sadly died at the age of 27 - his family have said he will be remembered for his 'kindness and silly natured personality'

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28 h. ago Steve Cropper death: Legendary guitarist for Booker T & the MGs and Blues Brothers dies aged 84

Steve Cropper co-wrote classic songs such as ‘(Sittin' on) the Dock of the Bay’ and ‘In the Midnight Hour’

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29 h. ago Steve Cropper dies aged 84: Tributes paid to legendary Booker T and the MGs guitarist

The musician played on and co-wrote Otis Redding's Sittin' On the Dock of the Bay and Wilson Pickett's In the Midnight Hour

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32 h. ago 200,000 children under the age of 5 to die this year because of foreign aid cuts

Report from Gates Foundation says the death rate for under-5s will increase for the first time this century

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37 h. ago Dad, 58, discovered he was dying when his GP made a passing comment – after horrifying NHS failure

NHS doctors failed to tell a man he was terminally ill and robbed him of the final months with his family, an investigation found. Dad and grandad Syd Chapman died aged 58 in 2022 from the incurable lung disease pulmonary fibrosis. Hospital medics neglected to tell him he had the condition and gave him “unfounded...

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37 h. ago Steve Cropper dead: Legendary Blues Brothers guitarist dies aged 84

Steve Cropper, who was once named the second greatest guitarist of all time behind Jimi Hendrix, has tragically died at the age of 84 this week his son has confirmed

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37 h. ago Steve Cropper dead: Legendary Otis Redding and Blues Brothers guitarist dies aged 84

Cropper was best known for playing with iconic soul backing band Booker T. & the M.G.'s, and was once named the second greatest guitarist of all time behind Jimi Hendrix

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38 h. ago Steve Cropper, legendary guitarist for Booker T & the MGs, dies aged 84

Prolific musician was known for work on songs like Green Onions and Otis Redding’s (Sittin’ on) The Dock of the BaySteve Cropper, the legendary guitarist whose work as an instrumentalist, producer and songwriter at Stax Records left an indelible impression on Memphis soul music, has died at the age of 84.Hs son Cameron confirmed his death to Variety. Continue reading...

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38 h. ago Steve Cropper, guitarist and member of Stax Records' Booker T and the M.G.'s, has died at age 84

Steve Cropper, who co-wrote classic songs, including “(Sittin' on) the Dock of the Bay” and “In the Midnight Hour,” during his years playing guitar at the legendary Stax Records in Memphis, has died

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