Cancer con artist lied about terminal illness to fund plush wedding and holiday

Statista. And over the years, celebs have met with Russian President Vladimir Putin while visiting the country for events, like professional fights and concerts. Here’s a look at some celebs who either once hobnobbed or briefly met with Putin.Mickey RourkeIn an interview with Fox News Digital, Mickey Rourke recalled meeting Putin when Rourke had a “professional fight four years ago” in Russia.“I had the time of my life,” Rourke told Fox News Digital about visiting the country. “The people couldn’t have been nicer, more polite, more respectful.

COVID-19. Vernon is married to Strictly Come Dancing presenter Tess Daly, 52, who once starred semi-nude in a music video for the song Sweet Harmony, which he dedicated to her live on air. Vernon seemed to be having a great time filling in for Zoe today on BBC Radio 2, and took the time to dedicate one particularly special song to his wife Tess and their children. Playing The Beloved's 1993 single Sweet Harmony, he said: “Get a load of this one. “The Beloved, Sweet Harmony.

Pierce Brosnan has made some extraordinary connections over the course of his career.MORE: Pierce Brosnan reveals rarely-seen area of family home - stunned fans reactHe reflected on one such encounter in a new post shared with fans on Instagram as he prepares to take on a brand new role.WATCH: Royals dazzle on the red carpet for the James Bond world premierePierce revealed he is currently in New Orleans working alongside Philip Noyce on their upcoming movie, Fast Charlie. "While out an about looking for a good pint of Guinness on St Patrick's Day I came across the home of Tennessee Williams in the French Quarter," he shared.READ: Who is Pierce Brosnan's wife Keely Shaye Smith?MORE: Smitten Pierce Brosnan shares personal new photo of wife Keely – fans react"I had the greatest honor to work with the man back in 1978 on one of his last plays, The Red Devil Battery Sign.

A trans activist was found dead along Lake Michigan in Chicago on Thursday, March 17, after being reported missing by her family earlier in the month. Elise Malary was reported missing by her family on March 11 leading to an extensive search of the area.For 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention call Lifeline on 13 11 14. For Australia-wide LGBTQI peer support call QLife on 1800 184 527 or webchat.Her body was discovered on March 17 and identified by police on Saturday, March 19. Malary worked at the Chicago Therapy Collective, a group dedicated to supporting and advocating for the transgender community. A colleague at the group, IggyLadden, said, “She’d speak out on behalf of any issue that impacted woman of color, LGBTQ folk — her heart’s so big.”In a post, the Chicago Therapy Collective said, “The outpouring of love, care, and community response reflects the deep impact of Elise’s love and advocacy on so many of us. We hope that you are taking tender care of one another.

GOOD Morning Britain viewers have slammed a 19-year-old Brit with no military experience who fled home to fight in Ukraine. 'Alex', who appeared in the studio alongside his mum, returned home after just six days in the war-torn Eastern European country once he realised the horror of the situation.

A pub has warned other local businesses to 'be careful' after a family left their premises without paying a bill of more than £100 for Sunday lunch. Staff at The Sun Inn, in the village of Everton in Nottinghamshire, said a family-of-six visited the pub for lunch on Sunday, March 13.

A plane carrying more than 100 passengers has crashed into a mountain in China, with smoke being seen terminating from the site of the incident.

Two Liverpool drug dealers used a mobile number known as the 'Scouse Kev' line to sell heroin and crack cocaine. Adam Lomax, from Huyton, and Reece Jimoh, from Liverpool, were caught with more than 800 heroin and crack cocaine deals ready to be supplied to users on the street after police tracked them down in Swansea.

A high school has closed to two full year groups because of positive Covid cases among staff.

David Beckham handed control of his Instagram account to a Ukrainian doctor 'risking her life' to help new mums and babies.

Coleen Nolan's blossoming romance is going from strength to strength.MORE: Loose Women's Coleen Nolan surprised by daughter Ciara amid feud reportsThe Loose Women star recently went public with her new boyfriend Michael Jones and has now shared a snapshot from a recent date night.WATCH: Loose Women's Coleen Nolan gets candid about weight struggleColeen posted a photo on Instagram showing the pair sat together in a pub, enjoying the St Patrick's Day celebrations. Both are wearing novelty shamrock headbands with Coleen also choosing a green blazer for the occasion.READ: Coleen Nolan makes fresh comment on Loose Women fall outMORE: Loose Women's Coleen Nolan's secret Blackpool home – details"Having a great St Patrick's Day/night with this one @michaeljones.64 x," she wrote, adding a love heart emoji and red lips.

New York creative agency Aggressive TV is moving into long-form series with a six-part sci-fi adaptation of Arkady and Boris Strugatsky’s Escape Attempt.

Sky Sports broadcaster Chris Kamara, has given a health update after being diagnosed with a thyroid condition.The news comes after viewers raised concern for his welfare on Saturday when they noticed the football favourite was slurring his words. Chris, 64, was covering Shrewsbury Town's League One trip to Rotherham on Saturday afternoon when he first sparked fears amongst Sky viewers.His slurred speech caused many fans to tweet and ask him if he was okay. The much-loved broadcaster and former pro midfielder subsequently took to Twitter to tell his 1.8 million followers that he was suffering from a new health condition that impedes his ability to talk.He wrote: “Just wanted to let a few of you know who tweeted me today that I am ok ish. “Alongside my Thyroid problem I have developed Apraxia of Speech and have been working to get my speech back to normal. “Some days it can be a little slow and some days it’s normal. Hopefully I can beat this!”Apraxia of speech is a condition which makes talking difficult, with those afflicted finding it difficult to communicate their words clearly. The former Middlesbrough footballer was inundated with support in the comments section from followers and friends alike.  Dan Walker, 45, tweeted out in view of his 752,500 followers: “Stay strong Kammy.

Amanda Holden, 51, has witnessed the devastation caused by the war in Ukraine after she travelled to a refugee camp in Medyka, Poland.The Britain’s Got Talent judge has been reporting from the ground on her Global podcast Ukraine’s Hidden Voices, which launched earlier this month.She took to Instagram yesterday to share a picture of an exhausted Ukrainian woman, in view of her 1.8 million followers.The poignant photo showed a young Ukrainian woman sleeping while sitting on a chair and using a bag as a pillow.Next to her, another woman looked at her phone with her bag clutched between her legs.Amanda, who was left speechless by the scenes she had witnessed, hit out at the Home Secretary over some of her latest remarks on the refugee crisis.She captioned the shot: “Priti Patel has said Vladimir Putin might try to use Ukrainian women and children to infiltrate the UK.

Paige VanZant has insisted she's not turned her back on combat sports after signing a new deal with All Elite Wrestling [AEW]. Following a series of sporadic appearances with the promotion, owner Tony Khan had tweeted that he had a deal in place for VanZant, 27, to sign her contract at last the AEW Dynamite show March 9.

Game Of Thrones, died in 2020 just after her final project was completed.Her daughter, actress Rachael Stirling, recently appeared on Channel 4’s Sunday Brunch alongside fellow guests Louise Redknapp, Claudia Jessie and Ricky Wilson, and hosts Tim Lovejoy and Simon Rimmer.Rachael’s career path closely reflects her mothers after she began acting 26 years ago.Diana was a Bond girl who also starred in 60s television series The Avengers, 1997’s Rebecca and Doctor Who alongside her daughter.Aged 82, she died of cancer in September 2020.According to the Daily Mail, Diana left Rachael upwards of £3 million after she died as she inherited a large chunk of her estate, valued at £3,368,886 and which are believed to be properties in France and the United States.Along with Rachael’s inheritance, Diana generously left £5,000 to a beautician from her local nail salon while £280,500 went to her family and charity organisations.These included Great Ormond Street Hospital and St Christopher’s Hospice who both received £50,000 each.After Diana’s death, Rachael wrote a touching tribute in The Observer for her mother back in October, which detailed the pair’s struggle before she passed.Through her mother’s illness, Rachael became her carer and said that they had a “traumatic” time living together after she was diagnosed with cancer.“We didn’t always get on. There was enormous love but it was a painful relationship for both of us at times.

Corrie killer Mikey North has become a heartthrob for grannies.The actor, 35, plays Gary Windass who has bumped off two characters on the soap - Rana Habeeb and Rick Neelan - and got away with it.So he was stunned to learn he’s become a pin-up for OAPs.Mikey said: “Samia (Longchambon) always takes the mickey out of me.“She says it’s ladies of a certain age.“I think it’s Kel (Allen) that plays Laura, she says that she’s got an 85-year-old she knows and Gary is her favourite character. All she wants is a signed picture of Gary.“I think she’s in hospital at the moment.

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s regime says she was taught how to have “the best sex” at the military academy.Aliia Roza, 37, says she was turned into the “perfect soldier” at 18 after being armed with seduction techniques, as well as gun and martial arts training.The mum-of-one claims she was one of very few women born in the USSR given the special training as she was taught how to use her looks to manipulate and convince her targets to unveil information.Speaking to the Sun, Aliia said: “Sexual education was really important because you have to be the best lover otherwise, how would you seduce?"Or you would seduce but then the sex process wouldn't be that great.

Lionel Messi after Paris Saint-Germain fans booed and heckled him at the Parc des Princes.The Argentine striker targeted by his own supporters during PSG’s 3-0 victory over Bordeaux last weekend. It came after the club’s exit from the Champions League after a 3-2 aggregate defeat to Real Madrid.This was new territory for Messi, who has been lauded as a legend whenever he played for Barcelona but his season in Ligue 1 has not gone exactly to plan.

direct to your inboxA woman who claimed she had terminal cancer so friends would donate thousands for her dream wedding has been jailed.

A woman who lied to friends about having terminal cancer so they would contribute thousands of pounds to the cost of her dream wedding has been jailed.