74 m. ago Edmund White remembered: ‘He was the patron saint of queer literature’

Colm Tóibín, Alan Hollinghurst, Adam Mars-Jones and more recall the high style and libidinous freedom of a writer who ‘was not a gateway to gay literature but a main destination’• Edmund White, novelist and great chronicler of gay life, dies aged 85 Continue reading...

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95 m. ago Bobby George lifts lid on Eric Bristow's wild lifestyle before tragic death aged 60

Eric Bristow, who died aged 60 of a heart attack, used to drink 16 pints of Guinness in a night while smoking non-stop before finishing the night by eating a curry

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7 h. ago Edmund White, novelist and great chronicler of gay life, dies aged 85

The American essayist, playwright and author of books including A Boy’s Own Story and The Married Man has diedEdmund White, the American writer, playwright and essayist who attracted acclaim for his semi-autobiographical novels such as A Boy’s Own Story – and literally wrote the book on gay sex, with the pioneering The Joy of Gay Sex – has died aged 85.His death was confirmed to the Guardian by his agent, Bill Clegg, on Wednesday. Continue reading...

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18 h. ago Days of Our Lives kills off Drake Hogestyn’s character eight months after actor’s death

Star of the long-running soap opera died in September 2024 from pancreatic cancer, aged 70

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18 h. ago Sir Terry Wogan's widow Helen leaves huge fortune after her death aged 88

The former top model died last year aged 88 and the total amount of money she bequeathed to her sons and daughter has now been revealed.

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21 h. ago Terry Wogan's wife Lady Helen leaves huge fortune after her death aged 88

The former top model died last year aged 88 and the total amount of money she bequeathed to her sons and daughter has now been revealed.

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26 h. 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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26 h. ago World War Two veteran who died aged 102 on VE Day was a 'humble' and 'generous' man

Arnold Ritson Bell, who served in the RAF from 1942 to 1946, passed away peacefully on the 80th anniversary of VE Day

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32 h. 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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32 h. ago Reality star who was born on TV dies aged 16 as family share heartbreaking details

Whitney Purvis, who starred on the first season of 16 and Pregnant on MTV, has shared the devastating news that her son Weston Gosa Jr has died. The youngster was just 16 years old

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36 h. 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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40 h. ago Arson, threats and homophobia claims: What we know about Jonathan Joss shooting as suspect named

The actor, also known for playing Chief Ken Hotate on ‘Parks and Recreation’, died aged 59 after being shot near his old home

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41 h. ago Kylie Jenner's hairstylist Jesus Guerrero's cause of death at 34 revealed

Celebrity hairstylist Jesus Guerrero worked with the likes of Kylie Jenner and Jennifer Lopez but died in February aged just 34. His cause of death has now been confirmed

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43 h. ago Kylie Jenner’s hairstylist Jesus Guerrero’s cause of death confirmed after three months

The celebrity hairstylist, also known for working with Jennifer Lopez, died in February aged 34

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44 h. 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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49 h. 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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50 h. ago John Brenkus death: Founder and host of ESPN’s Sports Science dies aged 54

‘Sports Science’ first aired in 2007 on Fox Sports before moving to ESPN

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51 h. ago The Simpsons icon Alf Clausen dies aged 84 after battle with rare illness

Alf Clausen, the composer of The Simpsons, has passed away at the age of 84 after a battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, a rare neurodegenerative disorder

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51 h. 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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51 h. ago Coronation Street star Barbara Ferris dies aged 85 following decades

The actress was known for playing barmaid Nona Willis at the Rovers Return, but left the soap after 10 episodes because she struggled to understand the accent.

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