2 h. ago One of the last remaining World War Two Chindits dies aged 104

ONE of the last World War II Chindits, Pte Charlie Richards, has died, age 104. His passing leaves Sid Machin, 101, of Christchurch, Dorset, as the last survivor of this secret guerilla-style unit that fought the Japanese in Burma. Pte Richards’ death was confirmed yesterday by the Royal British Legion. Born in Dundee, Charlie was...

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6 h. ago Sly Dunbar death: Legendary Sly and Robbie reggae drummer dies aged 73

Dunbar was half of the influential reggae rhythm section and production duo Sly & Robbie

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7 h. ago Sly Dunbar, reggae drummer and producer with Sly and Robbie, dies aged 73

Drummer helped to define the sound of roots reggae and dancehall, and worked with stars including the Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan and Grace JonesSly Dunbar, the Jamaican musician and producer who created generations of global hits as one half of production duo Sly and Robbie, has died aged 73.His wife, Thelma, told Jamaican newspaper the Gleaner that she found him unresponsive on Monday morning, with doctors later pronouncing him dead. Other sources close to Dunbar confirmed the news to the Guardian, adding that Dunbar had been unwell for some months. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Gordon McQueen’s family in plea to make football safer after his death

McQueen died at his home in North Yorkshire in June 2023, aged 70.

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11 h. ago Heading football 'likely' contributed to Man Utd legend's brain injury, coroner finds

Towering centre half Gordon McQueen, who died aged 70 in 2023 after being diagnosed with dementia, was capped 30 times for his country and won the league with Leeds United and FA Cup with Manchester United

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11 h. ago Man Utd icon Gordon McQueen's death 'linked to heading ball', inquest rules

Gordon McQueen was diagnosed with vascular dementia, and died in 2023 aged 70. An inquest today ruled heading had contributed to his death in a landmark ruling

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12 h. ago Popular influencer Jessica Daugirdas dies age 35 after documenting three

The social media star, who had been fighting cancer since 2023, passed away on Saturday.

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12 h. ago Gabby Logan supported by husband, son and daughter at funeral of her footie legend dad Terry Yorath after death aged 75

GABBY Logan has led emotional mourners at the funeral of her dad Terry Yorath. The football legend died aged 75 following a short illness earlier this month. Terry is survived by his children – BBC sports presenter Gabby, Louise, and Jordan. Gabby, who was pictured alongside her husband Kenny and son Reube led the tributes...

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12 h. ago Gabby Logan's rugby star son carries Terry Yorath's coffin as Welsh anthem plays

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

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12 h. ago Gordon McQueen inquest finds heading football 'likely' contributed to brain injury of former Scotland defender

A coroner has ruled that repeatedly heading a football was likely a contributing factor in the brain injury linked to the death of former Scotland, Manchester United and Leeds United defender Gordon McQueen, who died aged 70 in 2023.

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12 h. ago Gordon McQueen brain injury 'likely' caused by heading footballs

A coroner has ruled that repeatedly heading a football was likely a contributing factor in the brain injury linked to the death of former Scotland, Manchester United and Leeds United defender Gordon McQueen, who died aged 70 in 2023.

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13 h. ago Woman who inherited most of father's £600,000 fortune after her 'bad tempered' sister was cut out of the will loses bitter court row

Anju Patel, 58, has lost almost all her inheritance money despite seemingly being handed a £600,000 house by her father, Laxmikant Patel, who died aged 85 in October 2021.

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14 h. ago Harry Begg: All the shocking details of teen 'robbed of heart' in Tenerife

Harry Begg died aged 19 after he was run down on the streets of Arona, in Tenerife, as he rode an electric bike. He was transported home following the hit-and-run without his heart

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14 h. ago Beloved BBC star John Randall dies as fans pay tribute to 'one of a kind' presenter

BBC Radio Guernsey star, John Randall, has sadly died aged 68 after a short illness as fans pay tribute

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14 h. ago Geoffrey Mason death: TV producer of 1972 Munich Olympics hostage crisis, dies aged 85

Mason enjoyed a five-decade career in sports television and was best known as the coordinating producer for ABC’s coverage of the 1972 Munich Olympic Games hostage crisis

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16 h. ago BBC radio legend dies after health battle as tributes paid to 'one of a kind'

Beloved BBC Radio Guernsey presenter John Randall, who worked with with the broadcaster for over 25 years, has died at the age of 68 following a short illness

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16 h. ago Beloved BBC radio star passes away aged 68 after short illness as tributes pour in

TRIBUTES are pouring in for a beloved BBC radio star who has passed away, aged 68. BBC Radio Guernsey presenter, John Randall, has sadly died following a short illness. John started his career on Offshore Radio in 1988 before setting up Island FM on the island in 1992. He joined BBC Guernsey in 1999 when...

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25 h. ago Andy Murray's grandfather Roy Erskine dies aged 94 as tributes pour in for 'popular' figure

Roy Erskine, the father of Judy Murray and grandfather of Andy, has died aged 94. Stirling Albion and Cowdenbeath have both released statements expressing their sorrow at the loss of the "popular Dunblane figure"

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26 h. ago Heartbroken family pay tribute to 'beloved father' who died suddenly aged 32

A community has come together to help the family of a beloved husband and father who died unexpectedly as his wife is seven months pregnant with their second child.

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27 h. ago Tributes pour in as Andy Murray's grandfather and former footballer Roy Erskine dies aged 94

Murray's grandfather sadly passed away on January 19

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