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Will Hutchins dead: Hollywood icon who worked with Elvis Presley dies as tributes pour in

Hollywood actor Will Hutchins has died at the age of 94. The actor passed away due to respiratory failure at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, New York, on Monday.He was best known for...

Brian May’s wife shares update on Queen legend's health after 'scary time'

Brian May's wife has shared an update on the Queen legend's health after they experienced a "scary time" last year. In September 2024, the Queen guitarist disclosed that he'd been rushed to hospital...

Inside Laurence Olivier's £2m Sussex mansion with indoor swimming pool and tennis court

Sir Laurence Olivier and Dame Joan Plowright's seven bedroom mansion in West Sussex is now on the market for £2million after belonging to the legendary acting family for over 60 years. The English...

Celebrity Big Brother fans slam contestant's return calling it 'humiliating'

Celebrity Big Brother star Michael Fabricant made a “shocking” return to the famous ITV house on Monday’s episode (April 21), with fans dubbing the return “humiliating.” The Former...

We moved from Kent to nine-bed French chateau with amazing price tag

A couple who swapped the jammed streets of Kent for a historic French château says they've found a community they lacked in the UK. (Image: SWNS)Heidi and Anthony Muir were fed up with the...

Clodagh Rodgers dead: Eurovision legend dies aged 78 as heartbroken tributes pour in

Clodagh Rodgers represented the UK for Ireland Eurovision 1971 with Jack In The Box. She finished fourth with 98 points for the UK. Losing to Monaco's 128 points song Un banc, un arbre, une rue"(A...

I remember my hometown full of life — but it has been hit so hard

My hometown was full of life and activity but it has been hit so hard (Image: Lois McCarthy)Different generations have their own version of what my hometown used to be. My parents rave about the...

Sopranos star's daughter dead at 58 after cancer battle

The daughter of a Sopranos star has died aged 58. Dominic Chianese's daughter, Sarah Francesca Chianese, had a battle with cancer before her death.She sadly suffered from glioblastoma - a malignant,...

Victory for veterans! Number 10 forced to back down as heroes win D-Day cash battle

Britain's last remaining veterans have been told D-Day costs will be fully-funded - just hours after the Government refused to cough up cash for their annual pilgrimage to France.Second World War...

Hero WW2 veterans shame Labour into humiliating D-Day cash climbdown

Betrayed Second World War veterans forced the Government into a humiliating public climbdown just hours after being told they would receive no cash to attend D-Day events this year. Charities helping...

Jeffrey Runnings dead: Music legend dies aged 61 after devastating cancer battle

Jeffrey Runnings, the founding member, bassist and vocalist of indie band For Against, has died after a battle with stage 4 cancer at the age of 61. The band's longtime record label,...

Boss accused of working for Putin's 'secret family' breaks silence

The boss of an agency accused of hiring staff for Vladimir Putin’s "secret family" has broken his silence on the claim in an exclusive interview with the Express. Last year, a sensational report by...

Judas Priest drummer Les Binks dies aged 73 as band pays tribute to 'first-class' musician

Music icon and former Judas Priest drummer Les Binks has died at the age of 73. This is a breaking showbiz story, the /showbiz team will be updating this story with the latest information as...

Mel B drops huge Spice Girl reunion hint as cryptic post sends fans wild

Mel B has sparked a major frenzy among fans after she took to Instagram and cryptically posted a message calling on her friends and former bandmates to return to the stage. The singer, who was...

Award-winning 70s TV legend who worked with The Jacksons and Diana Ross dies

Emmy Award-winning art director and set designer E. Jay Krause, who worked with some of the best known names in Hollywood throughout his career has died at the age of 98. The TV legend died on...

Iconic reggae singer dies aged 80 as fans pay tribute

Legendary reggae artist Max Romeo has died at the age of 80, following heart complications. The influential Jamaican singer's death was confirmed via a statement shared on his social media...

Eamon Farrell dead: Irish footballer and dad of Hollywood actor dies aged 83

The Farrell family is in mourning following the death of Eamon Farrell, father of celebrated actor Colin Farrell. The former Shamrock Rovers footballer passed away after a prolonged illness at...

Tributes flood in as 'exceptional' RAF heroine who helped defeat Nazis dies aged 102

Heartfelt tributes have started to flood in after a Royal Air Force(RAF) heroine, who helped defeat the Nazis, died at 102-years-old. The “inspirational” Kate Orchard, who lived in Camborne,...

Bravest (and only) SAS man to receive Victoria Cross, revealed by Lord Ashcroft

Lord Ashcroft visits the memorial dedicated to the soldiers killed in Operation Postmaster (Image: Lord Ashcroft KCMG PC)The shores of Lake Comacchio are peaceful today. Grey herons, egrets and other...

Africa's incredible new £1bn road network connecting two major cities

One African country will invest £1billion in an unprecedented overhaul of its road networks ahead of 2030. The huge undertaking will involve building two new motorways and upgrading connections...