Ken Shimura Japanese Comedian Dies of Coronavirus Age 70

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Antonio Conte needs to buck up his ideas and get on with it at Tottenham after he threatened to leave the club on Wednesday night.

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The Walking Dead have revealed that even they do not know how the final series will end, as the highly anticipated second part of season 11 launches on Disney+.The final season of the popular programme is being released in three parts, with 11a released in 2021.Following an explosive cliffhanger ending to part A, which saw Leah release a missile launch on characters including Maggie, Negan, Gabriel and Elijah, many fans were left wondering who survived.However, the first episode of The Walking Dead 11b, which was released on Monday, February 21, finally answered the big question.The episode, No Way Home, saw the survivors of Leah's attack trying to make a deal with her, while a surprise time jump at the end showed Maggie and Daryl's friendship come to an end.With tensions rising, the first episode of 11b seems to hold some clues as to what could be in store for the characters next.However, speaking to Daily Star and other press, stars of the show including Eleanor Matsuura (Yumiko), Paola Lazaro (Princess) and Lynn Collins (Leah) have revealed that they do not know how the series will end.Asked how they felt when reading the scripts for the final series, Eleanor Matsuura said: "I haven't read the final episode yet, I don't think anyone has. That's still something that is yet to come.

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West Ham and Tottenham are being considered as hosts for the Champions League final after Russia invaded Ukraine.It is looking increasingly likely that UEFA will move the game from the Gazprom Arena in St Petersburg due to the actions of Vladimir Putin.After mounting concerns in recent weeks, the Russian president has now launched a full-scale invasion of their neighbouring country, with a 'special military operation' underway.While UEFA are yet to make a decision on their showpiece event, there are several candidates waiting in the wings to take it on.And the London Stadium and Tottenham Hotspur Stadium are two of the options.The Premier League clubs have put themselves forward and can each offer UEFA a 60k-plus capacity venue.They also suit UEFA's other main criteria which are being in a major European city with good transport links, infrastructure and accommodation.However, Wembley, which is due to host the 2024 final, looks less likely as an alternative with EFL play-offs scheduled for the same weekend in May.Where would you like to see the final held? Let us know in the comments section.The Hammers and Spurs are set for a long wait to find out if they will be chosen, because UEFA aren't expected to make a decision until the month of the final.It does look virtually impossible that the climax of this year's Champions League will remain in Russia, though.Prime Minister Boris Johnson called for the change of venue earlier this week, prior to Putin's attack on Ukraine.He said: "A Russia that has pariah status - [there is] no chance of holding football tournaments in a Russia that invades sovereign countries."His comments were then backed up by UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss, who urged the remaining English teams in the

Gemma Collins stepped out in style to attend her friend’s brunch event, wearing a figure-hugging outfit and embracing her weight loss and natural beauty with little to no makeup as she supported her pal.The reality television star looked incredible as she attended the Women's Health Wellness Brunch in London.The event was hosted by actress and former Hollyoaks star Davinia Taylor in celebration of her wellness journey. Taylor, who played Jude Cunningham in the long-running soap, became an advocate for healthy living when she found sobriety after being “extremely unhealthy, near death unhealthy".At the brunch, Gemma wore her signature blonde locks in a smooth blow dry as they cascaded down her shoulders and framed her face.

Ken Shimura, a popular comedian in Japan, has died after contracting the coronavirus, becoming the country's first known celebrity victim of the disease. He was 70.

Popular Japanese comedian Ken Shimura has died from the coronavirus, becoming Japan's first known celebrity victim of the disease. He was 70.Shimura, who attracted fans of all generations with his slapstick comedy and funny faces that was inspired by American comedic icon Jerry Lewis, had been treated at a Tokyo hospital and died on Sunday, according to his agency, Izawa Office.He was diagnosed with pneumonia after contracting the coronavirus.

Beloved Japanese comedian Ken Shimura has passed away a week after contracting the coronavirus. He was 70.

Japanese comedian Ken Shimura, who was hospitalized last week after being infected with the novel coronavirus, has died. He was 70.

Ken Shimura has become the  first Japanese celebrity to die from coronavirus aged 70.

Japanese comedian Ken Shimura has died aged 70 from pneumonia after contracting coronavirus.

Japanese comedian Ken Shimura has died from coronavirus.

Japanese comedy icon Ken Shimura has tested positive for the new coronavirus, his agency said Wednesday in Tokyo. The 70-year-old actor and comedian was hospitalized last Friday for what was thought to be a severe case of pneumonia.

Veteran Japanese comedian Ken Shimura, who was hospitalized for pneumonia on Monday, tested positive for the novel coronavirus on Tuesday, his agency announced Wednesday. His condition is not currently critical.