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Sylvie Gatrill has died following a battle with cancer.The actress, who is most well known for her work on comedy series Bread and soap Brookside, passed away on Thursday 17 February. Sylvie started her on-screen career in the 1989 TV series Bread, where she played the role of Mrs Gullen. Two years later, she took on the 1991 TV series Fiddlers Three, where she played the role of Sharon.

Linda Robson has shared a series of sweet family photographs after heading away for the weekend with her daughter and grandchildren.MORE: Inside Loose Women's Linda Robson's impressive home with husband MarkThe Loose Women star, 63, revealed to her fans that she had spent some time in Southend-on-Sea with her loved ones as she shared an insight into their trip.WATCH: Loose Women panellists pay tribute to Jamal Edwards following his death"Had a wonderful weekend at the @roslinbeachhotel thanks Jackie & staff for looking after us. The kids loved it!" she wrote.

KATE Garraway wakes every two hours to move her Covid-stricken husband Derek Draper - and has to change his bed linen SEVEN times a day. The TV presenter has told how he will die within three days if he's left unaided without expert care.

KATE Garraway says she's slept for the first time in TWO years after moving in with a former GMTV co-star. The 54-year-old appeared on Good Morning Britain today live from her friend Clare Nasir's house.

KATE Garraway has revealed her husband Derek Draper broke down in tears after using the toilet for the first time on his own. The 54-year-old, who was hospitalised with coronavirus in March 2020, remains bed-stricken and needing around-the-clock care.

Cruz Beckham might be preparing to launch a music career – but he's also a model in the making!MORE: Cruz Beckham unveils quirky room inside family's £6m private Cotswolds mansionThe 17-year-old took to Instagram on Monday to share a bold new snapshot with his fans, as he made his magazine debut on the cover of i_D.WATCH: David and Victoria Beckham surprise son Cruz with amazing birthday cakeCruz can be seen in the image – captured by Steve Klein – sat in just a pair of boxer shorts, with his trousers pulled. He has pink hair and wears chunky jewellery and he stares down the camera, closing one eye.READ: Cruz Beckham, 16, shows off FIRST tattoo and fans can't quite believe itMORE: Cruz Beckham's photo at family wedding leaves mum Victoria in tearsDad David was one of the first to react.

Brookside actress Sylvie Gatrill has died after a devastating battle with cancer.The tragic news was publicly confirmed by friends who knew Sylvia from the acting community.Writer of the recent BBC drama The Responder in which Sylvie appeared, Tony Schumacher, posted: "So sorry to hear of the passing of the quite brilliant Sylvie Gatrill. Such a talented actress who was so important in helping set the tone of #TheResponder. My thoughts are with her family.

Peter Andre had the best week with his family in the snow and has warned his fans that he will be posting lots of photos from their incredible week away in Bulgaria.MORE: Peter Andre sparks fan reaction with photo of lookalike son Junior's 'special night'Taking to his Instagram, the father-of-four told his nearly two million followers: "What an incredible week skiing with the family. Just to warn you I will post loads of Instagram pics in the coming days."WATCH: Peter Andre expresses disbelief at daughter Princess in hilarious clipHe continued: "Massive thank you to @crystalholidays for organising unforgettable things for us including snowmobiling and riding beautiful horses in the snow.

Home and Away, after his latest internet video challenge goes horribly wrong.Viewers have watched Ryder take on a series of video challenges such as chilli eating and coal walking in recent weeks, which he later uploaded to the internet in the hopes of making money.In his latest plan to make more money and wipe out his debts completely, he and friend Theo Poulos take on another dangerous challenge - but it could have disastrous consequences.Home And Away spoilers have revealed that Theo plans to bury Ryder alive in a coffin for over five hours, but that the challenge goes horribly wrong.Talking exclusively to Daily Star about the storyline, Ryder actor Lukas Radovich said: "Generally Ryder is the comic relief, so it was nice to delve into something a little bit deeper - quite literally deeper underground. "It was really, really fun.

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Coronation Street's Joseph Brown could be set to leave the cobbles for the foreseeable future next week, as spoilers have teased his exit storyline.After running away from home to leave a desperate Chesney and Gemma launching a police appeal to find him, it's clear Joseph still isn't settling back into family life with the Browns struggling financially.Things only got more complicated when Bernie ended up taking some of the reward money to help feed and clothe the family - and Hope's lies only muddied the waters. And the appearance of his grandmother Linda last week seemed to herald a change as the truth about his disappearance came out.But could she go a step further and take her grandson back to the sunny shores of Portugal?Next week, Linda shows up at No.

On Monday Drake gave his 103 million Instagram followers a glimpse into his weekend.The 35-year-old music artist posted a carousel of photos from The Weeknd's 32nd birthday bash in Las Vegas.He wrote in his caption: 'We’ve done everything like it’s nothing…isn’t that something.' Weekend recap: On Monday Drake posted a carousel of photos from The Weeknd's 32nd birthday bash in Las VegasThe slideshow featured the fellow musicians dressed to the nines as they enjoyed a crowded party.In one photo the two shared a hug while Drake held a beverage in his hand and smiled big. Both men dressed in black, with the Certified Lover Boy artist adding color with a brown turtleneck.Drake - real name Aubrey Graham - rocked a well-groomed beard and a neat haircut with just enough length to show off his curly texture.

Brielle Biermann left little to the imagination in a skimpy bikini in photos she posted to Instagram on Monday.The 24-year-old former Don't Be Tardy star flaunted her curves in a two-piece swimsuit from her mother Kim Zolciak's Salty K swimwear brand.The reality star was seen soaking up some sun by the sea in the sizzling snaps. Showing off: Brielle Biermann, 24, advertised one of her mother Kim Zolciak's Salty K bikinis in steamy photos posted to Instagram on MondayBrielle was advertising one of her mother's unreleased designs, which featured a playful red, white and pink design with diagonal stripes.She paired the string halter top with a high-cut thong in the same pattern, which highlighted her pert derriere in photos she took on a boardwalk.

Aaron Rodgers got his week off to a positive start by publicly thanking several people in his life, including ex-fiancee Shailene Woodley.The 38-year-old quarterback started dating the 30-year-old actress in mid-2020, with Rodgers referring to Woodley as his fiancee in February 2021.Almost exactly a year later, the couple called off their engagement, but the Green Bay Packers quarterback still showed her plenty of love in his lengthy Instagram post on Monday evening. Thanks:Aaron Rodgers got his week off to a positive start by publicly thanking several people in his life, including ex-fiancee Shailene WoodleyThe post included several photos from his past year, both on and off the gridiron, starting with an quote from the Persian poet Rumi: 'Gratitude is wine for the soul.

On Monday Nicky Hilton was seen out in New York City with her family.The 38-year-old pregnant heiress was clad in a light brown teddy coat as she walked with husband James Rothschild, 37, and their daughtersLily-Grace, five, and Teddy, four.The multihyphenate had on a pair of skinny jeans as she covered her growing baby bump. Family outing:On Monday pregnant Nicky Hilton was seen out in New York City with her familyThe blonde beauty went makeup free for the daytime excursion, keeping her look casual.Her platinum locks were in a side part and a bit disheveled as she pulled behind her ears and out of her face.

Clayton Echard eliminated Genevieve Parisi and Sarah Hamrick after couples therapy sessions with a psychoanalyst on Monday's episode of The Bachelor on ABC.The 28-year-old medical sales representative from Eureka, Missouri sent them home after traveling with the final seven to Vienna, Austria.Clayton during a group date introduced Genevieve, Sarah, Teddi Wright, Rachel Recchia and Gabby Windey to psychoanalyst Katherine after sending them a date card with the Sigmund Freud quote, 'How bold one gets when one is sure of being loved'. Psychoanalyst sessions:Clayton Echard eliminated Genevieve Paris and Sarah Hamrick after couples therapy sessions with a psychoanalyst on Monday's episode of The Bachelor on ABC'Welcome to Vienna, the hometown of modern psychotherapy.

Nikki Bella hit her Golden Buzzer for wheelchair jumper Aaron Wheelz on Monday's series premiere of America's Got Talent: Extreme on NBC.The two-hour season premiere featured Nikki, 38, Simon Cowell, 62, and Travis Pastrana, 38, as judges and Terry Crews, 53, as host with filming in Atlanta instead of Los Angeles to allow for larger outdoor stunts.Acts from around the world were competing for a grand prize of $500,000 and Nikki gave Aaron, 30, a straight pass to the finals by hitting her Golden Buzzer. Series premiere:Nikki Bella hit her Golden Buzzer for wheelchair jumper Aaron Wheelz on Monday's series premiere of America's Got Talent: Extreme on NBCThe extreme wheelchair athlete from Las Vegas raced down a tall ramp for a jump to land on the other side.Motocross champ Travis recused himself from voting because he knew Wheelz, real name Aaron Fotheringham.

Andrew Garfield has returned back home to New York City after a whirlwind trip to the U.K. to promote his new film tick, tick... BOOM!The 38-year-old actor appeared on The Graham Norton Show and put in an appearance at a special screening of the Netflix film in London last week.The Spider-Man: No Way Home star was spotted on Monday, wheeling his luggage through the terminal at New York City's JFK airport.

KERRY Katona has revealed she's getting a boob check-up saying she fears they've grown bigger. It comes after the mum-of-five had a secret boob reduction last summer.

KERRY Katona has revealed her first-class birthday surprise for daughter Heidi, 15, but admitted "it's not bloody cheap!" The devoted mum-of-five shared the thoughtful gift in her magazine column. Kerry, 41, said she'd planned an epic day out in London with her teenage daughter as she values "making memories" with her children.

LITTLE Mix's Perrie Edwards has shared new adorable shots of her son Axel as he turns six months old. The singer, 28, whose boyfriend is Liverpool footballer Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, also 28, shared the snaps with her 14.1million Instagram followers.