David Tennant glad killer Dennis Nielsen won't see Des as he was 'obsessed with fame'

"I had no idea I did a 2 hr set tonight. I'm happily addicted again to this s**t," he ended the post.Last month, the star was found unresponsive in his hotel bed.Hotel staff were alerted after the comic failed to check out and emergency services were called and found him unresponsive.He was pronounced dead at the time.Following his death, tributes poured in for the comedian from his friends and fans.His widow, journalist Kelly Rizzo, told how had been left "completely shattered" by the comedian's death.In a statement to People, Rizzo said: "My whole heart.

"Family first, always [and] be kind."She also hinted that she felt able to talk to her 55-year-old father in times of crisis.A fan asked her for "advice on how to cope with anxiety on a daily basis when you haven't even told parents".She replied: "You should talk to somebody about how you're feeling", adding that it "could be a parent", or a sibling or friend.She added: "Hold on to small things like family dinners after school and everyone living in the same house because you'll miss it when you're older and don't all live at home - and be in the moment!"The former fashion design student revealed that she might have inherited her dad's penchant for putting together masterpieces in the kitchen, boasting on her Q&A that her signature dish is "a pretty mean pesto pasta or bolognese (but only if there's garlic bread.)"She added: "@sauce and @tabasco added to everything because they're my favourite and make everything taste good."She plastered some of her comments with 1960s-style flower power illustrations - but, of course, the era's message of peace, love and passivity isn't quite the one typically channelled by Gordon when he's in the kitchen.Gordon, well-known for his F-bombs and rages when it comes to sharing out the cooking on-screen, certainly has a different side when it comes to his relationship with his children.The pair have been seen out and about together clasping each other's hands after Holly shared details of the sexual assaults she endured at age 18.Holly, now a digital creator whose podcasts share more details on her "mental health journey", revealed that she has been sober and alcohol-free for a year, warning: "Alcohol and anti-depressants do not mix well at all.""This time last year I was at my lowest and

Peter Andre's wife Emily rarely shares family photos on social media – but she had a treat in store for fans on Wednesday.MORE: Peter Andre's wife reacts to funny moment with Princess - after Katie Price falloutThe 32-year-old took to Instagram to share a snapshot showing her with her brother, Tom MacDonagh.WATCH: Peter Andre reveals son Theo's very unusual hobby!The sweet photo shows the siblings smiling for the camera with their arms around one another. In the caption, Emily revealed that she had stopped by Tom's place of work – Azthetics Clinic, which he runs with Dr.

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Dennis Nilsen was one of the UK's most notorious killers, murdering 15 young males between 1978 and 1983.It's almost time for the highly-anticipated true crime drama, Des, starring Doctor Who star David Tennant, to air on ITV. Starting on Monday, the series will take a closer look at the crimes and conviction of the sadistic serial killer.Terrifyingly, the house where serial killer Nilsen, known as the Muswell Hill murderer, committed the gruesome crimes is still in London to this day.It is currently up for sale, and pictures of the "House of Horrors" show the chilling former home of the killer.

Line of Duty star Daniel Mays has told how playing the policeman who nailed Scots serial killer Dennis Nilsen gave him sleepless nights.Nilsen, who is portrayed by David Tennant in an ITV mini-series that starts tomorrow night, murdered at least 12 young men and boys during his sick killing spree.Mays, 42, was so haunted by the storyline he even dreamed Nilsen tried to kill him.He said: “One night I had a terrible nightmare that I was somehow locked in an attic with Dennis Nilsen.“My wife was waking me up, I was proper shaking.“And then it happened again.

Daniel Mays is used to hard-hitting, gritty roles – but playing the policeman who nailed serial killer Dennis Nilsen gave him sleepless nights.

He might be best known as Doctor Who, but David Tennant has never shied away from dark roles. And a new three-part ITV drama has been one of the most challenging projects of his career.

monster.Their bond was so close that when Nilsen died in jail in 2018, aged 72, his next of kin gave Andrea some of his ashes, and his spectacles as a memento.She says trailers for Monday night’s new ITV drama Des, starring David Tennant as Nilsen, have reminded her of the friendship they shared.Andrea, 30, says: “When I saw the trailer, I thought David Tennant was creepily accurate as Dennis Nilsen with his looks and mannerisms.“If he was alive, I’m sure he’d have plenty to say to David about where he went wrong. But no TV series, book or person can demonise him more than he demonised himself.“I won’t say he felt guilty.

Clutching a pile of letters sent to her by the serial killer Dennis Nilsen, all neatly typewritten from his prison cell, Andrea Kubinova chillingly describes how she built a close relationship with a monster.

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serial killer Dennis Nilsen spoke of his remorse for his grisly murder spree – and felt guilty for smiling.His terrible crimes have been made into new ITV drama Des, starring David Tennant, which will begin next week.In a 2014 letter from his cell at Full Sutton prison in Yorkshire, he discussed a visit made to US jail Alcatraz and wrote: “Well you say it costs $15 to visit Alcatraz."The price of my permanent visit to Full Sutton has been much higher than that – in terms of the cost of the lives of 12 men and the great bill of pain for their relatives, with my more moderate ‘service charge’ being the relatively minuscule loss of my liberty for, so far, 32 years.”He added: “I am never bitter at the things that I have lost because I still

Doctor Who’s David Tennant, it takes a closer look at the crimes and conviction of sadistic serial killer Dennis Nilsen.Nilsen is one of the UK’s most notorious killers, murdering at least 12 men in London during the 70s and 80s.The true crime drama is based on the book Killing for Company by Brian Masters, published in 1985.It stars David Tennant as the serial killer, Code 404’s Daniel Mays as Detective Chief Inspector Peter Jay, and The Crown’s Jason Watkins as biographer Brian.Des starts on Monday, September 14 at 9pm on ITV.There will be three one-hour long episodes, over three consecutive nights.This means it will conclude on Wednesday, September 16.You can watch Des as it airs on ITV, or you will be able to stream live via the ITV

Lorraine in March, excitedly telling the host he wanted to give a shout-out to his family.He said: 'Hi mum, I love you mummy. Hi dad, Wilfred, Olive, Doris, Birdie… I love you all.

Georgia Tennant is making the most of her time with her young ones before school commences.MORE: Jools Oliver shares back to school photo of son River after expressing concernsThe 35-year-old actress, who is married to David Tennant, uploaded a rare photo of three of her children during an outing to their local park.WATCH: Georgia Tennant shares funny video of husband DavidAlthough it's not quite clear which kids were featured in the snap, two of the elder siblings were seen pushing ten-month-old Birdie in a pushchair. "She has new parents now.

WITH his wiry frame, gaunt features and a mop of dark hair, David Tennant is a mirror image of serial killer Dennis Nilsen. Best-known for playing heroes in TV shows including Doctor Who and Broadchurch, the actor’s likeness to the villain made him the natural choice to play the lead in Des.