Richard E Grant confirms late wife Joan Washington battled lung cancer before death in touching tribute

Lisa Kudrow is always there for her friends!Kudrow attended the premiere of Courteney Cox and Mira Sorvino's new STARZ television series,  Monday.Unlike the bright pink suit she wore to the 2022 Screen Actors Guild Awards Sunday night, Kudrow opted for a more toned-down look, wearing a black and white striped long-sleeved blouse and black pants. The  actress carried her coat and black purse in her hand as she posed on the red carpet.

Part of being a model is having very little control over the look you’re given to wear for a catwalk show – a downside of the job that supermodels and genetically blessed sisters Bella Hadid and Gigi Hadid will know all too well. Despite this, you can usually recognise either sister a mile off – even when they aren’t sporting their usual model-off-duty hair and makeup looks.

We may have just recovered from the chaos of Storms Dudley, Eunice and Franklin but Britons have been warned to expect a heavy downpour of rain in the coming weeks, so if your old raincoat is allowing water to seep through the seams, it may be time to re-waterproof it. Now, don’t fret.

We’re happy to report that it appears as if the Queen has recovered from COVID-19!

Boyzone star Mikey Graham and his family who are celebrating the arrival of a new baby!MORE: Boyzone's Keith Duffy talks about daughter Mia’s autism in moving interviewTaking to Twitter at the weekend, 49-year-old Mikey revealed he had become a first-time grandfather following the birth of his daughter's first child.WATCH: Ronan Keating's wife celebrates daughter Coco's first birthdayHe wrote: "Well guys hope your all doing well. Thankfully life has been nothing but wonderful to me the last three weeks since the birth of my absolutely stunningly beautiful granddaughter BONNIE.

Nicole Kidman has spoken candidly about motherhood and revealed the reassuring message she gives her daughters, Sunday, 13, and Faith, 11, when she has to jet off to start another incredible project.MORE: Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban twin in striking velvet outfits for SAG Awards – fans reactThe Oscar-nominee chatted to Jack Smart, awards editor of the Backstage podcast last month, and Nicole opened up about the sense of privilege she feels for her illustrious career, as well as the sacrifices she and her family must make for her success.WATCH: The Big Little Lies star looks unrecognisable in her new role playing Lucille Ball in the upcoming feature film Being the RicardosThe Hollywood actress lives with her youngest children, whom she shares with her husband Keith Urban, in Australia.RELATED: Nicole Kidman and daughter Bella celebrate incredible personal newsREAD: Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban bring the heat for romantic beachside snapshot"[You have to] understand the sacrifice in regard to the people you love, and what you're asking them to go through," she told Jack, before adding: "There's big questions, decisions, commitments, and understanding required for everyone on that part." Nicole Kidman with husband Keith Urban and daughters, Sunday and FaithNicole then went on to reveal what she tells her daughters ahead of her travelling for filming. "Mum is gonna go now, and mum is going to go through this, and I need to you know it doesn't diminish any of my love for you.

This Morning's Phillip Schofield has taken to Instagram to share an update on his fitness journey, revealing his very impressive bicep.MORE: This Morning's Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby spark reaction as they get cosy on airSharing the picture onto his Stories, the TV presenter could be seen flexing his arm for the camera, revealing he had been working out on "arms day".WATCH: Phillip Schofield left horrified after James Martin butters a scone on This Morning"Aww the hazelnut is trying to become a Brazil nut... one day a pecan," he joked alongside the snap.READ: Fern Britton puts 13-year feud with Phillip Schofield aside with heartwarming messageRELATED: Holly Willoughby breaks silence following Eamonn Holmes' comments about Phillip SchofieldIt's not the first time the father-of-two has proudly shown off his muscles.

Hoda Kotb was up bright and early to share some love with fans on Instagram and her post sparked quite the emotional reaction.The Today show host's intention was to make her social media followers feel good and she managed to evoke plenty of tears of joy.MORE: Hoda Kotb teased 'big week ahead' as she makes exciting announcement with co-starHoda posted a sweet clip of an elderly woman surprising her friend on her 90th birthday and captioned the post: "Just because we need it. Xo thx @goodnews_movement."WATCH: Hoda Kotb announces shock split from Joel Schiffman Everyone in the video became emotional as the birthday girl sat at a restaurant and her friend appeared behind her to ask, "is this seat taken?".When she realizes who is asking, the lady breaks down into tears and her friend follows suit as they embrace and continue to sob. MORE: Hoda Kotb opens up about going out alone in new revelation following splitREAD: Hoda Kotb reveals 'recurring nightmare' to co-host Jenna Bush Hager Guests adored the moment, as did Hoda's fans who immediately began commenting after she shared the post. A post shared by Hoda Kotb (@hodakotb)Hoda reposted the emotional video which left many people in tears One asked: "Hoda….

Duchess of Sussex's Archewell Foundation has announced it will be giving a grant to one of Meghan's longstanding patronages – Smart Works.The Duchess became patron of the UK charity in January 2019, which helps to give women the confidence they need to reach their full potential, secure employment and change the trajectory of their lives.Archewell Foundation's support will help enable the creation of a vital upcoming research project for Smart Works, focusing on the data around female unemployment in the UK and the challenges faced by the women the charity supports.READ: Meghan Markle releases passionate statement to mark Black History MonthWATCH: Duke and Duchess of Sussex accept prestigious NAACP awardThe Smart Works Female Unemployment Index will look at unemployment issues that affect women across the UK, with the aim of creating an annual benchmark against which progress and change can be tracked.

South Park has released a trailer for their new episode titled ‘Back to the Cold War’, seemingly preparing for nuclear war.While the clip does not explicitly mention the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the teaser seems to respond to current events as it sees Mr. Mackey arguing the case for a seventh nuclear emergency drill in two days, as he says: “We are going to be prepared.”The guidance counsellor is also questioned by PC Principal for requesting budget space for “a bomb shelter and 20 VHS copies of Red Dawn“.“VHS is still really the best format when you think about it,” Mackey responds.Watch the clip here:However, the logline for the episode reads: “A lot is riding on Butter’s ability to crush the competition in the all-important dressage championship.”‘Back to the Cold War’ will air on Comedy Central this Wednesday (March 2) at 8pm.Meanwhile, South Park creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker are teaming up with Kendrick Lamar on a forthcoming live-action comedy.

New Order.In a new message to the writer, broadcaster and Haçienda DJ Dave Haslam, Erasmus explained that he is travelling to Ukraine’s capital Kyiv to help those affected by the country’s ongoing conflict with Russia.“I’ve fought bullies of one kind or another all my life, Putin is no different,” he wrote. “This is a very, very, very important moment in history Dave, it cannot be lost.”He continued: “Once there (with Durutti in mind) I will set about convening the Factory Nentsov Column made up of fellow helpers and volunteers.” The Durutti Column was an Anarchist column in the Spanish Civil War made up of volunteers who wanted to fight for an egalitarian society.Message received this morning from Alan Erasmus co-founder of Factory Records.

Joan Washington was a dialect coach who worked with stars including Penelope Cruz and Jessica Chastain.Washington found her way to working with actors after teaching standard British pronunciation to newcomers to England. When she began working in movies, her first was “Yentl” (1983), starring Barbra Streisand as an Ashkenazi Jewish woman in Poland; Washington taught the movie’s stars an authentic accent.

Richard E. Grant returned to the public eye on Monday as he arrived at the Everybody's Talking About Jamie film premiere.

Everybody’s Talking About Jamie.The Withnail And I and Loki actor revealed earlier this month that his wife Joan Washington, who was a voice coach, had passed away aged 71.In a throwback clip of him dancing at home in high heels, Grant is seen being guided by Washington from behind the camera.“1st attempt in 6”heels with instructions & notes from my beloved late wife Joan who coached my Sheffield accent to play ‘Loco Channelle’ in ⁦@JamieMovie,” he captioned the post.1st attempt in 6”heels with instructions & notes from my beloved late wife Joan who coached my Sheffield accent to play ‘Loco Channelle’ in ⁦@JamieMovie⁩ Way beyond my comfort zone! Attending the Premiere tonight with our daughter ⁦@OliviaGranted⁩ in her honour.

Richard E Grant, 64, has paid tribute to his wife of 35 years, Joan Washington, who died of lung cancer last week. The Withnail And I actor and his dialect coach spouse found out about her stage four lung cancer diagnosis eight months before her death.He described how Joan asked him and their daughter, Olivia, “to let her go” during her gruelling battle with the disease.Writing in his Daily Mail column, he said: “Since her stage four lung cancer diagnosis two days before Christmas, she was accepting, clear sighted, sanguine and totally without self pity.“The oncology team at the Royal Marsden Hospital, NHS nurses, Price's Mill Surgery and Longfield palliative carers have been beyond exemplary.“It's been my privilege to be by your side,

Richard E Grant has shared that Prince Charles visited his late wife Joan Washington, who died aged 71 on September 2, shortly before her death.The voice and dialect coach, who was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer two days before Christmas, accepted her illness ‘totally without self pity’, Richard revealed in a moving tribute penned for the MailOnline.He also wrote of Prince Charles’ visit to his wife of 35 years, who Richard gave the affectionate nickname ‘the Colonel’, in August.‘[He] sat beside her, took her hand and said, “It’s been an absolute honour to have known you, Joan” to which she instantly quipped, “I’m STILL here”, which broke the ice and made all three of us cackle.’The Withnail and I star added: ‘Astonishingly, unlike

Prince Charles' secret visit to his spouse, 72, last month.The actor's wife of 35 years Joan Washington died last week.In a heartbreaking new tribute, the 64-year-old revealed that the Prince of Wales, also 72, had been one of her final visitors.He shared what had made them "cackle" during the royal's trip to see her, saying she was "never star struck".Richard confirmed that his other half had been diagnosed with stage four lung cancer two days before Christmas.He shared how they spent their final days together, after first meeting at the Actors Centre in London back in November 1982.During his candid piece, the film star shared why he called Joan The Colonel, before discussing Prince Charles.He wrote: "A couple of decades ago, after a

This interview was conducted before the sad news about the death of Richard E Grant’s wife, Joan Washington, who died on 2 September‘Once I put the boobs on,’ Richard E Grant says, regarding me with those pale, intense eyes, ‘and the false hips, and the wig and the make-up, someone came out of me I didn’t expect…’ He pauses. ‘A kind of sass and self-confidence… I found that very enjoyable.

Withnail And I and more recently Loki, revealed in a social media post last week that Joan Washington, a voice coach, had died aged 71 on Thursday night (September 2). A cause of death was not given.Ahead of her funeral, Grant posted another tribute on Twitter: “35 years ago we pledged ‘In Sickness and in Health’.

Richard E. Grant has taken to Instagram to share a heartbreaking message ahead of his late wife’s funeral.Voice coach Joan Washington had been married to the actor from 1986 until her death on 2 September.

Richard E Grant has opened up on the ‘depth’ of his sorrow as he prepares to say a final goodbye to late wife, Joan Washington.The Withnail and I actor, 64, confirmed that his wife of 35 years died last week, at the age of 71, sharing a heartbreaking video of the couple dancing together.Taking to Twitter this morning, he revealed that her funeral will be taking place today, with their daughter Olivia and their loved ones gathering to pay their respects.‘35 years ago we pledged “In Sickness and in Health”,’ he wrote.