Broadway star and three-time Tony nominee Rebecca Luker passes away at age 59

shark.The ghost shark was found at a depth of around 4,000ft (1.2km) on the Chatham Rise, an ocean floor off the east coast of the South Island, New Zealand.The ghost shark’s scientific name is chimaera, with other names including rat fish, spook fish and rabbit fish.A deep-water animal, the ghost shark is closely related to both sharks but also rays too.They are cartilaginous fish – with their skeletons primarily made up of cartilage – and their embryos grow in egg capsules laid on the ocean floor.Dr Brit Finucci, a scientist who was part of the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research team that made the discovery, said: "You can tell this ghost shark recently hatched because it has a full belly of egg yolk.”The exact species of the ghost shark the team discovered is not yet known, with further tests and genetic analysis needed to determine it.The age of the specimen makes it a particularly rare find and this will help inform scientific knowledge on juvenile ghost sharks.Dr Finucci added: "It's quite astonishing. Most deep-water ghost sharks are known adult specimens.

Kylian Mbappe’s intention to join Real Madrid when his contract ends has reportedly 'radically' changed with it thought that the Paris Saint-Germain star is now open to joining Liverpool.The 23-year-old forward has been heavily linked with a move to Los Blancos and has he has even reportedly turned down contract offers at PSG, with his current deal set to expire in June 2022.The Frenchman was also subject to a massive £171.7million bid by the Spanish giants last summer - but PSG turned the offer down. But Spanish publication SPORT have now suggested that Mbappe is hoping to make a move to the Premier League - with Jurgen Klopp ’s side considered top of the pile.

Richard Madeley was forced to apologise after he questioned whether the death threats made to Labour leader Keir Starmer were a "big deal".In spite of the TV veteran's apology statement, Good Morning Britain fans called for the TV host to be sacked over his "lack of respect and nastiness".Viewers of the ITV show flooded Twitter with their comments after Richard had attempted to set the record straight on Tuesday morning.One person fumed: "Richard idiot… diminishing death threats … (incited by the Prime Minister), against Keir Starmer. Sack the moron!"Another barked: "Death threats are not trivial and should be taken seriously.

Manchester United following what's been a promising start to his Everton career.The Dutchman joined the Toffees on loan on Deadline Day last month and has been immediately thrown into the mix by new manager Frank Lampard.He was named man of the match during Everton's 3-0 win over Leeds United on Saturday, which was the first time the 24-year-old had completed 90 minutes of football this season.Following a rejuvenated couple of weeks on Merseyside, Van de Beek says he's starting to feel "really happy" again, and joked that fatigue nearly got the better of him at the weekend as it's been a "long time" since he's played a full match."I am really happy to play 90 minutes," he said."In the last 20 minutes [against Leeds] I felt it was a long time ago that I played a full game, and I was a little bit tired!"But it was an amazing day and a good start for me. We really needed this."Van de Beek has already played over 120 minutes of football for Everton, almost doubling the 69 minutes of Premier League action he was handed by Manchester United over the past five-and-a-half months.If Donny van de Beek's good form for Everton continues, will he start for Manchester United next season? Let us know what you think in the comments section below...The midfielder arrived at Old Trafford from Ajax for £40million in 2020, but was quickly shunted out to the peripheries of the squad by manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

football club have asked their fans to help pay a £850 fine - despite charging £420 for a season ticket.King's Lynn Town, a member of the National League, were punished for their players' actions after a stoppage time penalty was given against them in a game last month.They protested the referee's decision which saw a vital point slip from their grasp in their relegation battle, and they're now 12 points adrift of safety.The club's fans have not been getting their money's worth this season, as they are charged more than any others in the fifth tier of English football.Despite that, owner Stephen Cleeve has called on them to dig deep into their pockets again.He tweeted this week: "The club were fined an additional £850 today for surrounding the referee Lloyd Wood against Southend United even though it lasted less than 8 seconds. "Many of you have asked to help so if you want to donate £5 to help or multiples of, use this link.

The UK TV skills crisis has been laid bare by research from ScreenSkills showing the vast majority of production companies struggling immensely to find key roles such as Production Manager and Production Co-ordinator on non-scripted shows.

The star also added during a press conference earlier this month, promoting the launch of his energy drink brand, Furocity, that he doesn't feel he has changed much.Pundit Steve Bruce joked: "You haven't changed much, you've just lost some hair."He continued: "I always said: 'If I have enough money to have a cup of tea and a ham sandwich, then I'll be happy.The rest of it, not important to me."I come from a family of people among whom there's more to life than being the richest man in the graveyard."The heavyweight champion said that his family "aren't really bothered" about wealth.Tyson added that being Heavyweight Champion of the world is "worth more to me than all of the gold that this world has to offer."He explained: "It wasn't just an achievement as a sportsperson, it was a dream. It was a vision.

Renfrew Ladies and Girls FC celebrated another year of continued development with a glitzy annual awards night.

All aboard! We’ve got a one-track mind right now as the National Hunt season builds and builds ahead of the Cheltenham Festival.

A teenager was attacked with a machete while trying to assist a woman who had been assaulted by her partner after a funeral.

Rebecca Luker was a Tony-nominated Broadway star known for her roles in productions including the 1994 revival of “Showboat” and the 2000 revival of “The Music Man.”Luker made her Broadway debut in “The Phantom of the Opera,” beginning as understudy to Sarah Brightman playing the female lead, Christine, and taking over the role in 1989.

Rebecca Luker, the enchanting Broadway actress and singer who received Tony nominations for her performances in revivals of Show Boat, The Music Man and Mary Poppins, has died. She was 59.

Broadway star Rebecca Luker has died at the age of 59. Her agent, Sarah Foster, confirmed the news to the New York Times.

Rebecca Luker has died aged 59 after ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) battle.

NCIS: New Orleans, Elementary, The Good Wife, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, and Boardwalk Empire.Elsewhere, Rebecca made appearances in film such as The Rewrite, Spectoria, and Not Fade Away.In 2019, the actress announced that she’d been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis as she tweeted: ‘Hello friends. I have some tough news.

. She was 59 years old.Luker, a three-time Tony-nominated actress who was known for her soprano voice, made her Broadway debut in in 1988, playing the role of Christine.

Rebecca Luker has died aged 59 after battling ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis).The television and Broadway star passed away on Wednesday, leaving her family and friends devastated.ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease and Rebecca was diagnosed with the illness last year.Her agent Sarah Fargo confirmed her death to The New York Times.Rebecca is known for starring in television shows including Boardwalk Empire, Good Wife and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.The three-time Tony Award nominee made her Broadway debut in The Phantom of the Opera in 1988.She played an array of iconic characters in theatre, including he Fairy Godmother in Cinderella, Winifred in Mary Poppins, Helen in Fun Home, and Claudia Nardi in Nine.More to

confirmed to the New York Times that the actress lost her yearlong battle with Lou Gehrig’s disease. Luker, who was born in Birmingham, Alabama, was a mainstay of New York theater for more than 30 years, and her first Broadway show was “The Phantom of the Opera” in 1988.

Eli Countryman Rebecca Luker, the Broadway actor who earned Tony nominations for “Mary Poppins,” “The Music Man” and “Show Boat,” died on Wednesday in Manhattan, her agent told The New York Times. She was 59.She had been diagnosed with ALS late last year.As an actor, Luker graced both the stage and the screen, though she’s most notably recognized for her many successful Broadway performances.She began her Broadway career as an understudy for the role of Christine Daaé in “The Phantom of the Opera” from 1988 to 1991.

Rebecca Luker, a three-time Tony Award nominee and one of Broadway’s most acclaimed and popular musical actresses, died today at a New York City hospital following a nearly yearlong battle with A.L.S., or Lou Gehrig’s disease. She was 59.

Three-time Tony Award nominee Rebecca Luker has tragically died at the age of 59, the New York Times reports.