Anthony James dead: Unforgiven star dies at 77 after cancer battle

West Ham have significantly improved Chelsea's hopes of landing Sevilla defender Jules Kounde after the Hammers dumped them out of the Europa League.The Spanish side are the Europa League's most successful side, with six titles, but they were hapless to stop Andriy Yarmolenko from firing West Ham through. And according to Spanish-outlet Sport, the result means Sevilla are 'doomed to sell' Kounde.Chelsea had looked set to land the Frenchman over the summer, but the two sides couldn't agree on a fee.

Coronation Street star Julie Goodyear is a soap icon if ever there was one.The actress who turned 80 on March 29, played the formidable and scene-stealing Bet Lynch on the longest-running ITV soap opera from 1966.Initially appearing for just a nine-episode stint, the bubbly blonde returned in 1970 as a regular - and didn’t end up leaving the cobbles until 1995, when it was later revealed she was secretly battling cervical cancer.Julie is last remembered on-screen when she took the plunge to enter the Celebrity Big Brother house in 2006.She also appeared on a series called Revolver in the early 2000s.Where is the star now and what does she look like years after her days on Corrie?Julie will forever be known as Bet Lynch.With her iconic beehive-style hair do and glamorous look, she was the epitome of a buxom barmaid, and pulled no punches with her sharp wit and manner with the punters in the Rovers Return.After initially saying goodbye to the Manchester soap in the 90s, fans were delighted when the barmaid returned to Weatherfield for yet another stint in the 2000s, appearing for eight episodes in 2002 and a final seven in 2003.But soap icon Julie has regrets over the decision to return and shared them as she spoke on Piers Morgan’s Life Stories, admitting: “I was asked to go back as a favour.“So, yes, I do regret going back.“What somebody had omitted to tell me, in the transition period, were all the changes that had happened,” the star added.Julie was a far cry from what fans knew of her in Coronation Street during her stint in the Borehamwood Bungalow.It was the year Julian Clary won the series and aired in 2012.While Julie was a popular housemate, she didn’t win the hearts of the nation in the same way, and was the

Page 3 stunner, who is sometimes known by her model name of Barbi, took to her Instagram story to share the seriously sizzling snap.It saw the blonde bombshell unleash her buxom curves in the hot pink dress which featured risqué fishnet detailing.Apollonia, who has just jetted off to Portugal for a sunshine break, was seen flaunting her cleavage in the number, which was made of sheer material.She also flashes her thong under the dress as she threw a sultry stare straight down the camera lens.The 22-year-old beauty teamed the dress with matching gloves, which also came with fishnet details.Apollonia matched her flesh-flashing display with glowing makeup, which included long fluttery eyelashes and a splash of lipgloss.Meanwhile, her golden locks were styled into tight curls.This isn't the first time Apollonia has rocked the frontless trend, with her also wowing in this plunging swimsuit recently too.Apollonia's Insta story snap comes after she told her fans she was off on a trip in another sexy photo on her Instagram grid.She captioned a picture of herself in a pink towelled crop top and shorts set: "Out of here," as she included an airplane emoji.The model again flashes her cleavage in the snap, as well as her washboard stomach and shapely legs.This time though, she was rocking long locks, as she sported a ponytail while wearing Halo London hair extensions.Fans were loving the post as it racked up more than 3,000 likes.One gushed: "Stunning babe," while another labelled her ensemble "so cute".Get all the biggest Lifestyle news straight to your inbox. Sign up for the free Daily Star Hot Topics newsletter

Hafthor Bjornsson has revealed he is willing to face Eddie Hall again in a rematch as long as two conditions are met by his rival.The two former strongmen settled their five-year feud in the boxing ring on March 19, with Bjornsson winning their six-round bout via a unanimous decision victory.Bjornsson has now left the door open to a rematch between the pair in the future and explained what Hall must do if he wants to face him again.In order for a rematch to occur, Hall must make a £150,000 charity donation and get Bjornsson's name tattooed on him.Speaking to The Sun, Bjornsson explained: “We could definitely take a rematch, I would be happy to do so but he has to do things that he promised.“He has to get the tattoo done and he has to pay that money to a charity of my choice - and I’m also going to give to a charity as well.”Prior to the fight, the pair agreed to make a £150,000 donation to a charity of the winner's choice, before Hall added further stakes with the promise of a tattoo.In a video on his YouTube channel, the Brit revealed:"I've been hiding all this time so if I lose then I've done everything I can and I'll have a tattoo of Thor on my back, life is life."Should Hafthor Bjornsson and Eddie Hall fight in a rematch? Let us know in the comments section below.Bjornsson is not ready to let Hall forget about his promise, though, but is willing to give his rival time to meet his conditions for a rematch.“I hope he’ll be a man of his word," added the 33-year-old Icelander. "Honestly, if he’s not going to be a man of his word, it’s just going to haunt him.“People will be disappointed and people will stop believing the words that he says.

Trump has taken a step back from the public eye after losing the 2020 US election to Joe Biden. But the ex-President appears to be spending his time on the golf course, which is know to be one of his favourite pastimes. The 75-year-old caused a stir on social media over the weekend when members of his entourage shared pictures and videos which claimed Trump had sunk a hole-in-one while playing in Florida.

Queen is believed to be attending her late husband Prince Philip's memorial service today amid fears that she'd have to cancel due to possible mobility issues.Her Majesty will be joining other members of the Royal Family at Westminster Abbey today to pay tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh's life and work.As well as the Firm, more than 30 foreign royals, the Duke’s wider family and friends, and 500 representatives from his patronages and charities will all be gathering to pay their respects.The thanksgiving service was cut down to a relatively brief 50 minutes and has been described to run as a "tightly managed no thrills affair". A source speaking the Sun previously suggested that Buckingham Palace officials were trying to find a way of getting the 95-year-old Queen into Westminster Abbey without being seen.

Gallery: ‘He was rude, dismissive and entitled!' These are the worst chat show guests EVER! (BANG Showbiz)"I mean, I know Chris, and he handled it very well. That's why I wonder if it was set up, you know. " Will whacked Chris after he had mocked Jada - who suffers from alopecia - comparing her hair to actress Demi Moore's shaven head in 1997 movie 'G.

Amy Schumer insists Kirsten Dunst was "in on" the joke at the Academy Awards. During Sunday's (27. 03.

Mip TV is just around the corner and, as ever, the content will be king. Deadline takes you through 15 of the best dramas set to light up the Croisette as the market returns in-person for the first time in three years. Read on for the best-in-class scripted projects heading to France.

Clint Eastwood is happier than ever since turning 90.The screen legend, who marked his birthday on May 31, is filled with gratitude for his big family; the Million Dollar Baby star is a father of eight children and a grandfather many times over.Clint 'keeps in touch with all eight of his children and their families,' a source tells Closer in the latest issue.

Lennie Niehaus, the West Coast alto saxophonist, arranger and composer who played with Stan Kenton's band and collaborated with Clint Eastwood on more than two dozen films, has died. He was 90.

Lennie Niehaus, who went from Stan Kenton sideman to Clint Eastwood’s movie composer during a nearly 60-year career in music, died Thursday at his daughter’s home in Redlands, Calif. He was 90.

Lennie Niehaus, the West Coast alto saxophonist, arranger and composer who played with Stan Kenton's band and collaborated with Clint Eastwood on more than two dozen films, has died. He was 90.

Anthony James has sadly passed away just two days before his 78th birthday.

He passed away earlier this week

Anthony James, an actor best known for his work in the Oscar-winning films “In The Heat of the Night” and “Unforgiven,” died on May 26 of cancer in Massachusetts. He was 77.

Anthony James, the lanky character actor who played sleazy, menacing types in such films asIn the Heat of the Night,Unforgiven and High Plains Drifter, has died. He was 77.

By Erik Pedersen

Actor Anthony James, who starred in the films "Unforgiven" and "In the Heat of the Night," has died. He was 77.

By Ellise Shafer

Actor Anthony James has sadly died at the age of 77.