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Legendary soap actress Charmian Abrahams has tragically died after being hit by a delivery van.The actress, who was best known for her role as Mavis Hooper in Crossroads, died at the age of 96 in Harborne, Birmingham, on Monday, 15 January. A statement confirming her death was released by her family through West Midlands Police.They said: "Charmian was a much-loved aunt and great-aunt and a dear friend to many.

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Killing Joke’s Youth has spoken out about the loss of his friend and bandmate Geordie Walker, who died yesterday (November 26).The guitarist, whose full name is Kevin “Geordie” Walker, was confirmed as having passed in an update shared by former Killing Joke drummer Martin Atkins. Shared in a Facebook update, he posted a video of The Damage Manual’s ‘Laugh Track’ – a supergroup of which they were also both a part of – with the caption “gutted”. He also wrote in the comments section: “Geordie has passed.”The band then released a statement later that evening, writing that they were “devastated” by the news.

Wall Street Journal she was parting ways with her beloved house because “the rhythms of summer have changed,” adding that her family has grown and “there is less free time for long visits to the island.”“Five grandchildren have run through the halls, learned to swim in the warm waters, gathered moss in the forest,” she said. “At Thanksgiving, both enormous fireplaces in the great room give off warmth and golden light.

EXCLUSIVE: Patriots, the hot new play by The Crown’s Peter Morgan, has recouped during its 12-week run in London’s West End, making a move to Broadway more than likely.

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CHERYL’S West End theatre show has been thrown into chaos after her co-star was forced to pull out – less than a week after she made her debut. The singer, 39, kicked off her three-month stint in Ghost Story 2:22 over the weekend and received rave reviews.

Michele Amabile Angermiller British playwright, composer, songwriter actor and singer Noel Coward may have been among the first multi-hyphenates and an influencer long before there were such concepts. Coward died in 1973 at the age of 73 and will be remembered on the 50th anniversary his death with a new documentary, “Mad About The Boy — The Noel Coward Story,” due out in 2023. Contributing a cover of the title song, which was first released in 1932, is Adam Lambert, whose version — produced by Amanda Ghost and Johnny Coffer — is due out on Oct. 7. The former “American Idol” finalist and touring vocalist in Queen called Coward “an inspiration.” A committed bachelor and a gay man, Coward was the ultimate socialite who was known for his lively and spirited parties — which included such guests as the Queen Mother. Knighted in 1970, he received a Tony Award that same year. Among his stage and screen credits are “Brief Encounter,” “Blithe Spirit” and “Private Lives.”

Altitude has picked up international sales and UK and Irish distribution rights to Mad About The Body — The Noël Coward Story, a feature documentary about the life of Noël Coward from Barnaby Thompson (St. Trinian’s).

Coronation Street fan might not know that Maggie Jones didn’t always play matriarch Blanche Hunt from her inception.Known as an iconic comedy character, Blanche was mum to Deidre and always on hand with a witty remark or eye-rolling moment.But she was actually played by another actress entirely for two episodes of the ITV soap, before the star tragically took her own life at the age of just 48.To commemorate what would have been Maggie Jones’ 88th birthday, we take a look into the life of first Blanche actress Patricia Cutts.From her arrest and subsequent jail time to her Hollywood career working with legends like Alfred Hitchcock, she did it all.Patricia Cutts was born in London in 1926 to a very famous father, writer and director Graham Cutts.Her mum was actress Robin Coles, dad Graham’s second wife after he originally married Lizzie Hart, with their first child sadly dying in infancy.She attended boarding school, but ran away aged just 14 to join a theatre company.Graham was known as one of the leading British directors of the 1920s, and directed everything from Sherlock Holmes flicks to Alfred Hitchcock projects like The Prude’s Fall and The Passionate Adventure.He worked with iconic stars including Hitchcock, Noel Coward and Gracie Fields before his death in 1958.It was perhaps her dad’s sway in the world of film which landed Pat her first roles working with Hitchcock.Before finding short-lived fame on the Corrie cobbles, Patricia worked in Hollywood and appeared in numerous American films and TV shows.She had previously studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.Most famously, she appeared in Alfred Hitchcock Presents and Perry Mason, along with flicks like North By Northwest and TV programmes including The Lucy

Shirley Halperin Executive Editor, MusicIsland Records founder Chris Blackwell will release a memoir on June 7 via Gallery Books. “The Islander: My Life in Music and Beyond,” co-written with Paul Morley, will tell the life story of the man whose musical intuition led to the international embrace of reggae and of the iconic singer and songwriter Bob Marley.Blackwell is himself a longtime resident of Jamaica, having grown up on the island, where his family held privileged roots, and interacting with the likes of Ian Fleming, Noel Coward and Errol Flynn.

Blithe Spirit, is camp and farcical out of the box but the Sydney Theatre Company (STC) has somehow managed to turn the dial a few more notches. Their new mounting of the play, now on at the Sydney Opera House, retains all of the original charm while also feeling fresh, modern and just a little bit cheeky.The main character, Charles Condomine, is a vain and self-indulgent writer.

Fancy an escape? Sign up to the Chill newsletter for weekly inspiration and advice on UK holidays A secluded island of the south coast may be one of the most unique stays ever with its incredible 1930s inspired accommodation and an entrance you can only use during the low tide.Burgh Island Hotel has an awe-inspiring 1930s aesthetic that makes guests feel like they've taken a step back in time into the world ripped straight out of the Great Gatsby. The island has previously been the second home to some famous personalities like Agatha Christie and Noel Coward, 2Chill reports, and it’s easy to see why they loved it so much.

Tom Read Wilson is one of the best things about Celebs Go Dating, serving as the show's receptionist. He lives in London where he has been spending lockdown alone, sharing snippets of his days with his Instagram following.

In Blithe Spirit, Dame Judi Dench plays medium Madame Arcati who raises the souls of the dead in a seance...

In David Lean’s 1945 film of Noël Coward’s ghostly comedy “Blithe Spirit,” Margaret Rutherford memorably embodied the role of local spirit guide Madame Arcati — but she was given a run for money by her surrounding players. These days, the balance has shifted. It’s now a star vehicle, hence Angela Lansbury’s assumption of the role on Broadway and in London’s West End. That partly explains why Jennifer Saunders (“Absolutely Fabulous”) is headlining the latest revival. But anyone expecting a comedian to overbalance the proceedings should think again: Saunders is anything but medium.

The Hollywood star died aged 98 on Monday (29 June) and he had been active on the social media platform right up until the day before his death.

Dino-Ray Ramos Associate Editor/ReporterEXCLUSIVE: IFC Films has acquired the North American rights to Blithe Spirit starring Leslie Mann (This is 40, The Other Woman), Dan Stevens (Beauty and the Beast, Legion), Isla Fisher (The Beach Bum, Confessions of a Shopaholic) and Judi Dench (Philomena, Skyfall).Edward Hall (Downton Abbey, Restless) directs a script written by Nick Moorcroft, Meg Leonard and Piers Ashworth  which is based on the play of the same name by Noel Coward. The film also stars Julian Rhind-Tut (Rush, Stardust), Emilia Fox (Silent Witness, Delicious), Adil Ray (Beecham Hosue), Dave Johns (I, Daniel Blake) and James Fleet (Outlander, Four Weddings and a Funeral).