Leslie Phillips dead: Carry On and Harry Potter star dies aged 98 as wife pays tribute

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Peter Kay, 49, was left overwhelmed when he received a standing ovation at Manchester's AO Arena on Friday night.The star was applauded by a sell-out crowd in Manchester, which is 16 miles from his hometown of Bolton.Peter’s fans chanted his name as he took to the stage, causing him to break down in tears during the first show of his 110-day tour.He could be seen wiping away tears with a tissue while the audience cheered him on.The British comedy legend told the crowd: "Aw you’ll have me in bits. “Lovely Manchester you made me cry. “I can’t believe I cried, where did it come from all that emotion?"It comes after Peter’s announcement that he would be returning to stand-up comedy sparked a frenzy last month.His tour, named Better Late Than Never after the comic took an extended break from touring for the past 12 years, was instantly in high demand, as tickets sold out in record time.Just before Peter arrived at his opening gig in Manchester last night, touts were re-selling the tickets for £155 per person to fans who were desperate to watch their favourite comedian’s comeback show.Peter had attempted to make sure the tickets were at the lowest price they could be due to the cost of living crisis in the UK.The TV star charged fans just £35 per ticket - the same cost as his last tour, which took place back in 2010.Peter’s tour kicked off this month, and is scheduled to run until August 2023.To the joy of his fans, Peter went on to announce a London residency at the O2 Arena.It’s clear that despite his long absence from the stage, Peter’s shows are as much in demand as ever.The comic’s last live stand-up tour in 2010 holds the Guinness World Record for the biggest-selling comedy tour of all time. 1.2 million people bought

Dua Lipa, Bebe Rexha, and Paris Hilton led the glam arrivals at KIIS FM's annual Jingle Ball, which was presented by Capital One and held at the The Kia Forum in Inglewood on Friday night.Lipa - who recently wrapped her Future Nostalgia tour - sizzled as she hit the red carpet in splice black and red leather getup that showcased every inch of her fit figure.The Grammy Award-winner, 27, modeled a spaghetti strap crop top with side draping that hung down to her calves. Arrivals: Dua Lipa, Bebe Rexha, and Paris Hilton led the glam arrivals at KIIS FM's annual Jingle Ball, which was presented by Capital One and held at the The Kia Forum in Inglewood on Friday nightShe styled it with a matching midi skirt that concealed a portion of her sexy black lace-up boots. A glitzy diamond choker wrapped around her neck and matched the spiral bangle on her wrist.

Kim Kardashian put her ever-shrinking figure on full display as she arrived at an exclusive Miami party with her younger sister Khloe Kardashian and pal Jonathan Cheban on Friday night.The SKIMS founder, 42 - who recently settled her divorce with disgraced rapper Kanye West - strolled down the sidewalk in a skimpy black bra top styled with edgy black leather pants.They hung low on her lips, which gave a clear glimpse at the mother-of-four's very tiny waist. Party time! Kim Kardashian put her ever-shrinking figure on full display as she arrived at an exclusive Miami party with her younger sister Khloe Kardashian and pal Jonathan Cheban on Friday night. The SKIMS founder, 42 - who recently settled her divorce with disgraced rapper Kanye West - strolled down the sidewalk in a skimpy black bra top styled with edgy black leather pantsShe added some height to her petite frame with a pair of black pointed-toe boots.Instead of her bleach blonde tresses, Kim recently had her go-to hairstylist color her hair a 'honey' tone.

Helen Mirren and Harrison Ford walked the red carpet together on Friday night for the premiere of their new Yellowstone spin-off series 1923.The Oscar-winning Mirren, 77, and the legendary Ford, 80, have officially entered the sprawling universe of Yellowstone as they anchor the latest chapter in the Dutton family's origin story.The iconic actors play the central pair of Jacob and Cara Dutton, who struggle to keep their ranching empire during the titular year of 1923.

Bradley Cooper and Irina Shayk were spotted as they exited Radio City Music Hall in New York City after taking their five-year-old daughter Lea De Seine to a show on Friday.The 47-year-old movie heartthrob is in the midst of a swirl of rumors that he has gotten back together with his little girl's supermodel mother Shayk.Cooper was dressed casually as he layered for warmth in a dark blue down jacket over a grey hooded sweatshirt. He added a blue beanie, dark jeans and sneakers.

VETERAN actor Leslie Phillips, best known for his "Ding Dong", "Well, Hello" and "I Say" catchphrases in the saucy 'Carry On' movies, has died aged 98. His death on Monday after a long illness brought down the curtain on eight decades in show business. As well as the Carry On films, Leslie Phillips wooed a new generation of fans as the voice of The Sorting Hat in Harry Potter films.

Leslie Phillips, best known for voicing the Sorting Hat in the Harry Potter films, has died. He was 98.

Leslie Phillips, the British actor known for his roles in the Harry Potter and Carry On franchises, has died aged 98.

Carry On legend Leslie Phillips has sadly passed away.

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