Royle family star Ricky Tomlinson’s brother has died from coronavirus as he urges Brits to take part in mass testing

coronavirus in spring 2020 and the number of people having Covid-19 recorded on their death certificate has now risen to more than 183,000 according to the Office for National Statistics.

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Looks like Britney Spears will soon be able to add author to her list of accomplishments. The 40-year-old pop star has reportedly agreed to write a tell-all memoir in a landmark deal worth $15 million, according to Page Six. After a bidding war from multiple publishers, Simon & Schuster landed the rights to the book that will cover Britney’s life, including her career, romances and the family drama that ensued during her controversial conservatorship.

K.J. Yossman James Cullen Bressack (“Fortress”) is adapting the play “Murder, Anyone?” into a feature film, Variety can exclusively reveal.“Muder, Anyone?” was originally written by Bressack’s father, Emmy Award-winning “Pinky and the Brain” writer Gordon Bressack.

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READ: Victoria and David Beckham's outlandish wedding day was another level - photosThe couple's grand nuptials in 1999 no doubt took meticulous planning, with over 200 guests in attendance as they celebrated at Luttrellstown Castle in Ireland. As well as celebrity names such as best man Gary Neville, Victoria's Spice Girls bandmates and David's Manchester United and England teammates, there was also reportedly a whopping 437 extra attendees in the form of staff to help the day run smoothly.WATCH: David Beckham shares rare wedding day footage on 21st anniversaryIn keeping with the regal venue, Victoria wore two wedding dresses on her big day.

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Family star confirmed the sad news as he urged Liverpudlians to avail of the city’s testing scheme.The 81-year-old filmed a video for Liverpool City Council, in which he revealed he had taken one of the home testing kits provided by the council.Tomlinson said: ‘I sent away for one of these Covid testing kits. I’ve done it and I’m sending it back.

Liverpool to take part in a mass testing scheme following his sibling's tragic death. The Royle Family actor, who was born in Lancashire but has lived in Liverpool for most of his life, shared a video plea on the city council's Twitter page.

Ricky Tomlinson shared a special bond with his on-screen daughter Caroline Aherne.

The Royal Family legend Ricky Tomlinson has been felt heartbreak after his brother died from coronavirus.Ricky, 81, has now released a video message to the nation begging people to take the pandemic seriously.Speaking in a clip shared on the official Liverpool City Council Twitter, the actor said: "Hiya Ricky Tomlinson here, listen I sent away for one of these covid testing kits, I've done it and sent it back."Then I'm going to send for another one and repeat it again, do the test and send it back."It's so important Covid is a killer. I know only too well, because one of my brothers has just died from Covid-19."Don't let it happen to you, send away for your kit today and do what you're supposed to do.

Ricky Tomlinson is in mourning following the death of his brother.