Joe Longthorne: Last News

Crissy Rock, 63, will be taking on a whole new challenge this February when she steps into the world of musical theatre with an all-star cast for Cruising Through Menopause. Arriving as a sequel to Menopause the Musical, which has been hailed as the “ultimate girls’ night out”, the show is set to embark on a six-month tour of the UK and Ireland this Spring with Crissy leading the charge. Menopause the Musical, which first premiered in Orlando, Florida in 2001, sees four women discussing friendship, love and the menopause - all whilst shopping for lingerie at a Bloomingdale's mall sale.This new musical will explore the same four characters' lives five years on, where they will set sail on the high seas with no way of escape.Crissy, who is probably best known for her role as Janey York in Benidorm, told Express.co.uk how excited she was to be going on tour. “I can’t wait,” she said.

Joe Longthorne has died at the age of 64 .He passed away this morning in his husband's arms and surrounded by family, loved ones confirmed.A statement released by the family said: "It is with the deepest sadness that we have to announce that the nation's beloved entertainer Joe Longthorne MBE passed away peacefully in the early hours of today at his cherished home in Blackpool."Joe died in his bedroom, laying in the arms of his devoted husband of 21 years Jamie, with his rosary beads clutched tight to his chest."He leaves behind sister Ann and brother John ."Our deepest sympathies and condolences go out to Jamie and all the family at this sad time."Joe had suffered from cancer for more than three decades and eventually succumbed to the