Dame Deborah James dies age 40 after cancer battle

Strictly Come Dancing presenter Claudia Winkleman has given an insight into how she’s feeling after turning 50 in an exclusive interview with Express.co.uk.The presenter described how she felt as if she was “falling apart” having reached the milestone.Claudia recently teamed up with her Strictly co-star Tess Daly, 53, to promote Boots No7 Pro Derm Scan, which helps people of all ages get the most out of their skincare routine. The new diagnostic service aims to give customers accurate skincare and cosmetic recommendations based on an up-close scan of their skin.Speaking about the futuristic scanning process, Claudia shared her thoughts on the results.“I thought it was gonna hurt and it didn't - and it was really quick,” she revealed excitedly. “And bearing in mind I've got like minus 15 eyesight, I've never seen anything that close up in my life. “I don't even know what I look like now.So I just couldn't believe that! It's a real life scanner.“I’m definitely lined.

The Royle Family with close friend Craig Cash - playing Denise Royle and her husband David respectively.READ MORE: Caroline Aherne's extraordinary life - 'genius' IQ, violent marriage and Royle Family fightOn top of that, her comments and thoughts were boomed into the homes of the nation on a weekly basis when she served as the original narrator for Channel 4's hit show Gogglebox.Her final diagnosis - which was terminal - was kept hidden at her request, leaving co-stars and fans devastated when the sad news broke in the summer of 2016.As a baby, Caroline had a rare cancer of the retina, retinoblastoma, which robbed her of most of her sight in one eye.She was later diagnosed and successfully treated for bladder cancer before being diagnosed with lung cancer in 2014.After another battle, she went into remission, but tragically passed away after receiving a terminal diagnosis in 2016.Co-star John Thompson revealed she was in remission when they worked on a show in 2015.Her hair, beneath her wig, had regrown and she was thin, but despite all this she was on amazing form, the Caroline I knew and loved working with," he recalled.Confirming her diagnosis at a Macmillian Cancer charity event, she told how she's struggled to take the news in and relied on her famous humour to get her through treatment."When you hear them telling you that you have cancer, it's true that you really don't take it in properly, you just don't think of the questions," she said."So many funny things happen when you're in there and, looking back, you do have a right laugh with the nurses. Although I was on morphine, so maybe it was just me laughing."But that's a way you can cope with it.

Una Healy and her children have been left trapped in France after their return flight to Ireland was cancelled. The Saturdays singer, 40, had taken her children Aoife, 10, and Tadhg, seven, with her to Paris and they had been joined by campaigner Lynsey Bennett, 32, and her two children.

Emmerdale next week, as things will take a devastating turn for certain characters. Emmerdale spoilers can reveal that Faith Dingle's health will begin to deteriorate leaving her children Cain and Chas heartbroken by the news.

Toto Wolff, 50, has been married to Susie Wolff, 39, since 2011 and the couple share a son together. However, Toto was previously married to ex-wife Stephanie, with Toto calling theirs a "patchwork family" who work as a unit.Toto was married to Stephanie for ten years and the pair had two children together.In an unearthed interview from 2017, Toto gave a rare insight into the blended families.He said: "I am in the very lucky situation that we are a true ‘patchwork family'."Susie is the centre of pulling that all together – and my former wife Stephanie."Both put the wellbeing of the kids above their own."I’ve been together with Susie now for eight years and my kids have always been a very important part of that relationship."And Stephanie, the mum of my kids, handled it in the same way."Now we spend Christmas and holidays together.

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon were spotted having a giggle as they worked together in Los Angeles on Friday.The two filmmakers, 49 and 51, respectively, have teamed up once again for a new feature about how Nike worked to secure a deal with Michael Jordan in the 1980s.Affleck kept it casual in a long-sleeved gray T-shirt and sneakers while Damon wore slacks and loafers. Taking it easy: Ben Affleck and Matt Damon were spotted having a giggle as they worked together in Los AngelesBen added a pair of dark pants and contrasted them with white sneakers that had grey accents.He rolled the sleeves of his crewneck shirt up to his elbows and sported his usual full beard.

Richard Gere sold his spacious home in upstate New York for $24.15 million after six months on the market, earlier this week, according to TMZ.The 72-year-old actor, who lived in the palatial Pound Ridge mansion for over two decades, originally listed the estate forHis former residence, which sits on50 acres of land situated about 50 miles from Manhattan, tallies up to $220,000 a year in taxes. Saying goodbye: Richard Gere sold his spacious home in upstate New York for $24.15 millionearlier this week after six months on the market, according to TMZ on FridayThe compound includes an impressive five separate residences that are located all around the property.

British actor Taron Egerton confirmed that he recently met with Marvel Studios about taking on the role of Wolverine, originally played by Hugh Jackman.While promoting his new Apple TV+ series Black Bird, the32-year-old Golden Globe winnerspoke about hisaspirations toportray such an iconic member of the X-Men and Avengers franchises.'I'd be excited but I'd be apprehensive as well, because Hugh is so associated with the role that I'd wonder if it'd be very difficult for someone else to do it,'he told theNew York Times. Aspiring superhero: Taron Egerton confirmed that he recently met with Marvel Studios about taking over the role of Wolverine, originally played by Hugh Jackman; seen in 2020He continued: 'I’d be excited but I’d be apprehensive as well, because Hugh is so associated with the role that I’d wonder if it’d be very difficult for someone else to do it.' Egerton went on to say 'hopefully if it does come around' that they'd give him 'a shot.'The Rocketman star previously worked with Jackman, who last played theWolverine in 2016’s Eddie the Eagle and as an X-Men member in 2017’s Logan.

Shaun Want says he has no qualms about Accies turning to their youth players this season.

Sigourney Weaver‘s brand new role in Avatar 2 is something so surprising that fans are still wrapping their heads around it.

Aerosmith drummer Joey Kramer's wife of 13 years has died. A representative for the musician confirmed Linda Kramer, a former contract administrator for Hewlett-Packard, had passed away on June 22 aged 55. The cause of death has not yet been made public.

The Time Traveler's wife has been canceled by HBO after just one season, Deadlinereportedon FridayThe show, executive produced by Doctor Who showrunnerSteven Moffat, starredRose Leslie, Theo James, Desmin Borges and Natasha Lopez.It ran for six episodes and centers around a man (James) with a genetic disorder that causes him to travel through time for short periods and focused on his relationship to a woman (Leslie). Canceled:The Time Traveler's wife was canceled by HBO after just one season on Friday, Deadline reportedThe Time Traveler's Wife is based on the 2003 novel written by Audrey Niffennegger.

A Scots dad has had his leg amputated after a fall down the stairs at home led to deadly sepsis. Chris Masterson, from Forth, South Lanarkshire, was getting ready for work on Dec 5, 2020, when he tripped on his pyjama bottoms and tumbled down some steps.

earthquake has killed at least five people and injured 39 others in IranThe quake, measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale, hit the southern part of the countryat 3.24am local time (11.54pm UK time) during the early hours of this morning with state television cameras showing footage of a collapsed building.Teams are now searching for survivors amid the rubble in a major rescue operation that is taking place in darkness, the Daily Mirror reports.READ MORE:MMA fighter takes on two men in wild street brawl as glam boxer cheers onOne video, meanwhile, showed a village of buildings that had been razed to the ground by the quake and many people are in the streets."Here is Sayeh Khosh, one of the villages affected by the earthquake in Hormozgan. The pictures show the 100% destruction of this village.

Victoria Beckham is opening up about a rather disturbing thing that happened to her just after giving birth to her first child, Brooklyn., in 1999.

Amanda Bynes showed off her midriff and her engagement ring when she stepped out in Los Angeles on Friday.The actress, 36, wore a white crop top that read 'Los Angeles, California' across the front of it.She added a pair of pale blue jeans to the ensemble, and she walked in comfortable-looking white high-top sneakers. Grabbing a coffee:Amanda Bynes showed off her tummy and her engagement ring when she stepped out in Los Angeles on FridayThe She's The Man actress accessorized with a white purse complete with a strap that wrapped across the front of her body.

Jessica Simpson's daughter Maxwell Drew Johnsonhad nothing but sweet things to say about her friendship with Kim Kardashian's eldest child, North West, after spending the past few days together in Wyoming.While spotted with her famous mom and siblings atLos Angeles International Airport on Friday, thepreteen spilled about what she loves most about her pal, who celebrated her ninth birthday with an epic camp-themed party on Tuesday.Following her trip to theCowboy State, which included a ride on a private jet, wakeboarding anda tree-high ropes course,Maxwell gushed to DailyMail.com, that her 'favorite thing' about North is her sense of humor. Good pals: Jessica Simpson's daughter Maxwell Drew Johnson had nothing but sweet things to say about her friendship with Kim Kardashian's eldest child, North West, after spending the past few days together in Wyoming 'She's really funny,' the tween, who sported a white graphic sweatshirt, matching pants and a bucket hat, told a photographer.

Rupert Murdoch told wife Jerry Hall their marriage was over via email and instructed her to only communicate with him via lawyers in future, it has been reported. Miss Hall, who turns 66 tomorrow (2 July), married the media mogul in 2016 and news the couple plan to divorce emerged last month, although no legal papers have yet been filed. A source close to the model told Mail Plus she is ‘heartbroken’ by the end of the marriage and blames Mr Murdoch’s children for their separation.

Adele broke down in tears on several occasions as she took to the stage in London’s Hyde Park for a long-awaited gig.  The singer, 34, stunned in a black floor-length gown as she took to the stage to perform her hits at American Express present BST Hyde Park in London on Friday. Adele’s hair was swept up in a stylish beehive with a few delicate strands framing her face, and wore statement gold spiked hoop earrings.

PETER Andre and son Junior put on a touching display at a music awards today, embracing on the red carpet. The father, 49, and son, 17, duo were the same height as they posed for photos at a charity bash.

Demi Rose has again put her ample assets on show in a racy photoshoot that saw her climbing on board a luxury boat wearing a plunging and revealing swimsuit. The 27-year-old was pictured climbing up onto the craft in Ibiza, Spain, in a snap entitled "sunset swim".