Des O'Connor dead: TV legend dies aged 88

A mum has told of her family's heartbreak after her 14-year-old son took ecstasy at a party and died.

 A third person replied: “Sending you prayers and love.

NHS hospital's mental health unit.Samantha Pink, 39, admitted the manslaughter through diminished responsibility of Conor Young at the Royal Derby Hospital.A court heard she had recently tried to take her own life before being admitted to a mental health unit for new and expectant mothers, DerbyshireLive reports.Pink was remanded in custody for sentencing after her guilty plea to manslaughter and not guilty to murder were accepted by Justice Baker at Nottingham Crown Court.Prosecutor Mary Prior QC said: "There are two psychiatric reports which have been prepared and both come to the same conclusion that Miss Pink’s ability to form a rational judgement on the act were diminished as a result of her mental health difficulties."Miss Pink has a

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Today, 24 November, marks 29 years to the day since the death of one of music's all-time greats.

Nicholas Lyndhurst's wife, Lucy, has paid a beautiful tribute to her son Archie on Instagram, just a few weeks after his tragic death aged just 19. MORE: Nicholas Lyndhurst breaks silence following death of 19-year-old son Archie LyndhurstThe teenager passed away after a short illness, and Lucy wrote that they are still waiting for answers about how he died. Sharing an album of photographs on Instagram, he wrote: "It is with the heaviest heart that I write this post.

John Travolta has paid tribute to his son Ben as he marks his 10th birthday.

drugs at the party, and the event's host Sam King, 21, were told by a judge that although there was not evidence to bring criminal charges against them for Alex's death, they were both "morally responsible" for the tragic outcome. Turner was caged for 45 months and King for three years after both admitted the charges against them.

Amid the planning, present buying and putting up of decorations, many families have another thing on their mind - should we or shouldn’t we have a family Christmas this year?

RAPPER 21 Savage has paid tribute after his brother was stabbed to death in South London last night. Terrell Davis, a 27-year-old drill rapper known as TM1way, was killed in Brixton while taking shopping to his grandmother, a family source said.

London, last night, November 23. A family source told the MailOnline he got into an argument with an old friend en route to his grandmother’s before he was stabbed.21 Savage, real name Shéyaa Bin Abraham-Joseph, afterwards shared a picture of the pair as children on Instagram and wrote: “Can't believe somebody took you baby bro.“I know I took my anger out on you I wish I could take that s*** back.”21 Savage was born in Plaistow, east London, before moving to the US as a child.However, he and Mr Davis have the same dad, Kevin Emmons.Their sister Kyra Davis also posted: "I don't even know what to say.

On November 24, 1991, the world last one of the greatest frontmen there had ever been - Freddie Mercury.

Manchester Evening News , they said: "Lee had the biggest smile and lit up the room. He is forever loved and always missed - always in our hearts." The inquest into his death at Rochdale Coroners Court on Monday revealed the circumstances surrounding his death.

Andrew Wadsworth, 37, accepts killing 32-year-old Melissa Belshaw but denies murdering her.Jurors were told that he had been released from prison two months before the incident at Ms Belshaw's home on Upholland Road in Wigan.In November 2011 he was sent to jail after being convicted of two counts of robbery, two counts of possessing a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence, aggravated burglary and causing grievous bodily harm with intent.On day five of the trial at Manchester Crown Court, prosecutors read aloud the second police interview with Wadsworth where he admitted feeling 'overwhelmed' after she admitted to a number of alleged sexual encounters with other men whilst he was recalled to prison.The court was previously told that

John Travolta has taken to Instagram with a rare personal photo in celebration of his son Ben's birthday. The candid snapshot shows Ben sat on his father's lap, while smiling John embraces him in a big bear hug."Happy 10th birthday my wonderful Ben!" John captioned the touching snapshot.

Four months after Naya Rivera accidentally drowned while boating on Lake Piru, her ex Ryan Dorsey, 37, filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Ventura County, on behalf of their son Josey, 5. And, according to a top California litigation lawyer, although the defendants have not yet been found liable, the case will very likely be settled in favor of Naya’s son.

An Alabama man diagnosed with terminal lung cancer confessed Wednesday to killing another man 25 years ago, solving a cold case murder that had "nothing else to follow up on," according to authorities. Johnny Dwight Whited, 53, of Trinity, called the Decatur Police Department wanting to confess to the murder, telling police he wished to "lift a weight from his chest" and that he was prepared to “meet his maker." Detective Sean Mukaddam, a Decatur police violent crimes investigator said he was originally skeptical after his secretary informed him of the nature of the call.

David Dinkins, who served as New York City's first and only Black mayor during the 1990s, has died at 93. Dinkins' health aide found him unresponsive in his Lenox Hill apartment Monday night, the New York Post reported. The NYPD confrimed the report.

Dane Cook has revealed he might be taking a guest hosting role on Jeopardy! following the passing of Alex Trebeck earlier this month.Cook, who has been a longtime fan of the game show, announced on Twitter on Monday that he might be in line for a guest spot as interim hosts are being selected to fill the iconic host's shoes.The Good Luck Chuck star wrote: 'I got a call from my team today about guest hosting an episode of @Jeopardy and would I be interested in that if they can put something together. Big fan: Dane Cook has revealed he might be taking a guest hosting role on Jeopardy! following the passing of Alex Trebeck earlier this month'I could barely spit out, “WHAT IS..

Star Wars actor blown out of the sky by Darth Vader has told how he was pursued through the Highlands by a road rage maniac.Hollywood legend Angus MacInnes was chased by Roderick Webster on July 18 last year after he honked his horn at him for driving slowly on the A9 in Perthshire.Enraged Webster followed MacInnes – who had his wife and young child in the car – on to a quiet B-road, overtook MacInnes and then braked sharply in front of him, forcing him to stop.Fuming Webster then confronted MacInnes, swearing and threatening violence.Angus shot to fame playing Gold Leader Jon “Dutch” Vander in the original Star Wars, where he was killed in the iconic Death Star attack.He told of his ordeal during a trial at Perth Sheriff Court.The court

A law graduate who fell 30ft from a road bridge after escaping from a burning car died from misadventure, a coroner has concluded.