'Bye Bye Birdie' Star & Teen Idol Bobby Rydell Has Passed Away at 79

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Victoria Beckham has said that husband David "can't get enough" of his wife's body.The former Spice Girl, 46, snapped him sneaking a peak at her while she was trying on clothes in their walk-in wardrobe.Victoria, now a fashion designer, had donned a little black dress from her collection, which she had paired with some high heels. She went without any accessories.Her shoulder length brunette was tousled and waved, and stayed perfectly in place as she tilted her head back.Confidently admiring her appearance in the mirror, she pulled her best model poses to take photos of her outfit.But in the background, David can be seen checking out his wife while popping his head round the door.Victoria cheekily captioned the picture: "Someone can't get enough of VB Body [shifty eyes emoji] @davidbeckham."The black dress is from her own brand, VB Body, and retails for £490.It's not the first time David has taken to social media to share his appreciation for his wife, often sharing photos of her looking gorgeous.For more of the latest showbiz and TV news from the Daily Star, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here.He posted an array of snaps on Instagram stories earlier this month to celebrate her birthday.One image was a shot of her bum while she was in a yoga pose."I mean [peach emoji].

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In view of her 1.4 million followers, she captioned the post: "Nicky lived a long loving life. I’ll miss you Papa!!"She added the hashtag: "#NehemiahPersoff."The actress was swiftly inundated with messages of condolence as social media users paid tribute.Instagram user, Cefe Hyatt commented: "Condolences to your friend Barbra.

the Guardian, Rydell passed away yesterday (April 5) of pneumonia complications not related to COVID at a hospital in his hometown of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.Rydell was most famous for his pop hits in the 1950s and ’60s, and was a star of the teen pop craze of the time.His most notorious tracks include ‘We Got Love’, ‘Swingin’ School’ and ‘Wild One’. A track of his, which is officially unnamed but believed to be ‘Forget Him’ – was also the inspiration behind The Beatles‘ massive early ’60s hit ‘She Loves You’, according to Paul McCartney.Rydell, a drummer as well as a singer, got his break aged just nine when he appeared on talent show Paul Whiteman’s TV Teen Club, before teaming up in the band Rocco and the Saints with fellow Philadelphia native Frankie Avalon.He continued to tour for the rest of his life after the teen pop craze died down, and also flirted with an acting career, appearing alongside Dick Van Dyke in the 1963 film Bye Bye Birdie.Leading the tributes to Rydell online is author Stephen King, who wrote: “Bobby Rydell passed on.

Bobby Rydell died from non-Covid related pneumonia complications on Tuesday (5 April) at Philadelphia’s Jefferson Hospital, his spokesperson confirmed. The “Wildwood Days” singer was 79. File photo: Bobby Rydell at a press reception in London on 17 February 1961Remembered for hits including “Volare” and “Swinging School”, Rydell also appeared in the 1963 movie Bye Bye Birdie with Dick Van Dyke and Ann-Margret.

'Bye Bye Birdie' star and 'Wild One' singer Bobby Rydell has died aged 79. The 60s' teen idol passed away at Jefferson Abington Hospital in Abington, Pennsylvania on Tuesday (05. 04.

Bobby went on to record his last hit, Sway, in 1976.He spent the remainder of his life touring with Frankie Avalon and Fabian, under the name The Golden Boys.In 2012, the star cancelled a tour in Australia due to his deteriorating health and underwent urgent major surgery.Bobby had a double organ transplant to replace his liver and one kidney.Six months after his surgery, he returned to the stage in Las Vegas and went back on tour in Australia in 2014.Following the news of Bobby's death, his fans took to Twitter to pay tribute to the star.Recalling an encounter with the singer in 2018, @JanieH wrote: "He was warm, funny and sincere as he told his life story, then spent 2 hrs after the talk to make sure every person got photos, autographs and a chance to chat."So sad to learn of his passing.

Bobby Rydell, who became a pop idol in the 1960s, died at the age of 79 on Apr. 5. The singer’s death was caused by pneumonia, according to Variety, and he was just days away from his 80th birthday. The sad news was confirmed by Bobby’s longtime friend and radio legend, Jerry Blavat, Variety further reported.

Bobby Rydell, the star of "Bye Bye Birdie," has died.  He was 79.

to Variety, the cause of death was pneumonia. He passed just weeks before he would have turned 80 on April 26.The triple-threat from Philadelphia, born Robert Louis Ridarelli, was famous for such hip-swinging rock & roll hits as “Volare” and “Wild One,” and acted alongside Ann-Margret, Dick Van Dyke and Janet Leigh in the Oscar-nominated “Bye Bye Birdie.”Ukee Washington of CBS3 in Philly shared the news with social media on Tuesday.

TMZ, Bobby passed away on Tuesday. Although no cause of death has been confirmed, a source told the publication that he had been suffering from health issues in recent months and was diagnosed with pneumonia.

Bobby Rydell, the popular teen heartthrob singer who rose to fame in the 1950s and '60s, has died at 79.The singer died Tuesday of pneumonia, Variety reports.Rydell's biggest musical success came in 1960 with the release of his singles Volare and Wild One, though he would also branch out into acting as his career progressed. Last bow:Bobby Rydell, the popular teen heartthrob singer who rose to fame in the 1950s and '60s, has died at 79; seen in 2013 in Coconut Grove, FloridaThe singer, who was bornRobert Louis Ridarelli in Philadelphia in 1942, got his big break when he was still a child in 1950 after he won a contest put on by jazz bandleader Paul Whiteman.He appeared on Whiteman's TV Teen Club talent show for multiple years and eventually changed his name to Bobby Rydell.

Bobby Rydell, the Philly-born teen idol of the early 1960s whose hits included “Volare” and “Wild One” and who took part in a scene-stealing dance number with Ann-Margret in the 1963 film Bye Bye Birdie, has died. He was 79.

A.D. Amorosi Bobby Rydell, the epitome of the early ’60s “teen idol,” who parlayed that image into a starring role in the 1963 film “Bye Bye Birdie,” died today at age 79.His death just days away from his 80th birthday was confirmed by radio legend Jerry Blavat, Rydell’s longtime friend from the singer’s South Philadelphia stomping grounds.Rydell’s fame as the epitome of an American teen pop star in the days before rock’s British Invasion was such that Rydell High School in the film “Grease” was named after him.Born Robert Louis Ridarelli on April 26, 1942, Rydell started singing and playing drums at age 6, and by 7, began performing professionally in nightclubs in the Philly/South Jersey area at the urging of his father.