Sean Lock died after private battle with lung cancer, reveals friend Bill Bailey

Elton John has paid tribute to "magical" Shane Warne, whose death shocked the world on Friday.MORE: In memorial - remembering famous faces we lost in 2022Posting a picture with Shane and his ex-fiance Elizaberth Hurley, Elton sent his sympathies to the family of Shane and to those of late cricket player Rod Marsh, who also passed away on 4 March.WATCH: A look back at cricket legend Shane Warne's life"A tragic day for Australian cricket. Two legends passing is heartbreaking.

Miranda Lambert has crowned Parker McCollum and Lainey Wilson the ACM Awards' new male and new female artists of the year.MORE: Kelly Clarkson to perform Dolly Parton tribute at 2022 Academy of Country Music AwardsMiranda was on hand to share the news with the two singers during a Zoom call on Friday morning, days before the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards will be broadcast live from Las Vegas. WATCH: Parker McCollum and Lainey Wilson win ACMs 2022 new male and new female artists of the year"Holy [expletive]. If there's anybody who understands the fricken' blood, sweat and tears, it's you," Lainey, 29, said to Miranda."I just want to say thank you for paving the damn way for me to be able to have an opportunity like this.

Dolly Parton is getting into the fiction game.

Fans of “So You Think You Can Dance” had plenty to celebrate earlier this week when news emerged that Fox is resurrecting the TV dance competition after a three-year hiatus.

Chelsea have evolved into one of the most decorated football clubs in Europe over the past two decades.The Blues have become almost synonymous with success since Abramovich snapped the Londoners up in a £140million deal back in 2003.The Russian oligarch changed the game in the Premier League by splashing the cash to make the Blues a global force.While that approach has led the Blues to 21 trophies during his 19-year reign, there have still been signings that have evaded the Chelsea chief.Despite having a blank chequebook, Abramovich was left frustrated by a host of blockbuster names over the years.Daily Star Sport recalls six failed transfer moves from the Abramovich era...Lionel Messi finally left Barcelona last summer - seven years after Abramovich tried to strike a deal with the Catalan giants to bring the Argentine superstar to London.Messi was at the peak of his powers when the Chelsea chief tried to entice him into ditching his beloved Barca.However, the £225million mega-move fell flat at the eleventh hour over a transfer dispute, despite Messi reportedly being keen on the switch.Abramovich has seen Chelsea conquer Europe twice during his 19-year tenure - but Messi is the one true European superstar who truly got away during his historic reign.Who do you think was the best signing of the Abramovich era? Let us know in the comments section.Brazilian superstar Roberto Carlos was another galactico who came close to joining Abramovich's Chelsea revolution.The iconic left-back revealed that he was on the brink of quitting Real Madrid to join the Blues back in 2007 - before the move was killed by a legal wrangle.He told Goal: "I had two proposals, Fenerbahce and Chelsea.

The Chase fans were left distracted after they saw one of their favourite TV heroes brought to life on the show.Viewers of the hit ITV quiz show were stunned on Friday (March 4) when they saw hopeful contestant Joel introduced by host Bradley Walsh.Joel had fans of the show taking to Twitter as they couldn't believe their eyes when they spotted that Joel was a dead ringer for The Simpsons character Ned Flanders.The eagle-eyed viewers shared their surprise as they saw Joel step up to answer questions before going head-to-head with Chaser Mark Labbett.And he did look uncannily like one Simpsons legend in particular as he introduced himself to viewers sitting at home.Joel successfully challenged The Beast and made his way back to the team ready to head to the final challenge.Taking to Twitter one viewer posted: "Loving Ned Flanders’s on #TheChase."Another added: "Ned Flanders is on #TheChase."A third quipped: "Joel looks like Ned Flanders and Groucho Marx's lovechild #TheChase."A fourth social media user continued as they tweeted: "Ned Flanders on 1st.

Emmerdale star Daisy Campbell plays Amelia Spencer in the long running soap, but the actress looks a far cry from her Dales persona in real life.Her character has been involved in some huge storylines since she moved to the village in 2011, from finding the real identity of her father to her journey with religion. Currently, Amelia seems to have found love for the first time after developing a crush on Noah Dingle - who just turned 18 and couldn't invite her to his birthday booze up.

Emmerdale fans are certain Jai Sharma is set to go full villain after Kim Tate's latest scheme.Jai signed over his shares in Hop to owner Kim in exchange for the chance to buy Laurel's house for her, for just a fraction of the price his shares were actually worth.But just as he was poised to buy Mulberry Cottage, Laurel decided she didn't want to be tied to her ex - who had taken out loans in her name - forever, and her step-daughter Gabby Thomas decided to buy the house instead.As Jai raged at Kim and Gabby for "setting him up", fans are frightened that he could go on another cocaine binge and relapse into prior habits - and could go full on villain.Jai has been a morally grey character for a few years since his affair with Rachel left him pleading with her to get an abortion.He's also known for his outbursts towards members of his family - which it was hinted could have caused dad Rishi's latest angina attack.He even kidnapped Charity and locked her inside a shipping container back in 2014.Taking to Twitter, eagle-eyed fans posted: "Jai’s going to be locking up people in shipping containers while charleyed off his t**s again very shortly!"Another added: "Jai finally getting a bit of comeuppance is waaaaaay overdue. Psychopathic kidnapper! Well done Kim!""If this results in an overdose for Jai & Laurel returns to drinking again..." someone else followed up.And a fourth said: "Wonder if Jai will go and lock Kim in a container now for revenge - seems to be his MO!"Later, a shameless Kim went as far as to offer Jai a manager's job at the Hop - which he furiously refused before storming out of Home Farm and leaving her behind.Fuming, he told her: "I thought I was buying Mulberry.

TikTok video.Yazmin, who is from the US, shows how one side of her lower lip has ballooned in size like she has been stung by a bee.Talking through her swollen lips, she says: "Never get your lips done [cheap] this is what you're going to end up like."She later reassured beauty fans it was an allergic reaction and didn't blame it on discount lip filler treatment – but added she had no idea to treat it."It’s just an allergic reaction it happens a lot, but I don't know what to do," she explains to worried viewers.Yazmin @yazminnnnd says she doesn't have medical insurance so she can't get it checked out at a clinic but thinks her periods are to blame, rather than lip filler.One person commented: "Do you know what the filler was? I got Kybella and my lips kept swelling for months! I think I’m allergic."A second wrote: "Omg this happened to me! I had a bad allergic reaction and my fiancés son was straight pointing and laughing at me."Someone else said: "This just happened to me! It was an allergic reaction too but I couldn't stop laughing at how I looked like I had bad filler."A fourth said: "Why do women do this anyway? Guys who are worth anything will accept you just how you are."Bizarrely, it turns out some women can suffer allergic reactions as a result of their periods but it is very rare, according to verywellhealth.com.Progesterone hypersensitivity and catamenial dermatosis can cause hives and swelling and even anaphylaxis in severe cases.Doctors normally treat it by prescribing antihistamines or steroids but some women may have surgery to remove their uterus and ovaries.

SEAN Lock's acclaimed sitcom 15 Storeys High is finally being added to the BBC iPlayer after his tragic death. The comedian - known for his appearances on 8 Out Of 10 Cats among other shows - sadly passed away earlier this month after suffering with colon cancer.

Richard Madeley blasted ‘woke’ police force for job adThe comedian believes his win has encouraged older contestants to have more faith in themselves on the show.Bill said of his win: “My win on Strictly showed that age is no barrier."It’s not necessarily the case that you’ll have no chance just because you’re older."I think it has encouraged a lot of older people that they can go on the show and not only enjoy it but actually do well on it and be taken seriously.""They were saying, ‘He won’t last long’."The comedian went on to say that training for the show as "a steep learning curve" which he committed himself to."I have always been one for putting my heart and soul into something," he added."And I thought, ‘Wouldn’t it be great to do

Bill Bailey hopes his stunning Strictly victory inspires older celebrities to go for Glitterball glory. The TV favourite silenced critics last year when, at 55, he became the dance contest’s oldest winner.Actress Nina Wadia, 52, and actor Greg Wise, 55, are among those competing this time around.And Bill wants them to feel they have as much chance of lifting the trophy as their younger rivals.He told the Daily Star Sunday: “My win on Strictly showed that age is no barrier.

confirmed his death earlier this week and it has now emerged Sean passed away after a secret battle with lung cancer. His friend Bill Bailey revealed he had been diagnosed a 'few years ago', reports the Mirror.

TRAGIC comic Sean Lock died after a secret battle with lung cancer lasting a "few years", close pal Billy Bailey revealed. The 8 Out of 10 Cats and 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown star passed away this week aged 58 surrounded by his family.

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showbiz gossip straight to your inbox with the Daily Star's FREE newsletterComedian Sean Lock was diagnosed with 'advanced' lung cancer before his tragic death aged just 58, pal Bill Bailey has confirmed.Fellow comedian and Strictly star Bill Bailey confirmed Sean had been diagnosed with 'advanced' lung cancer 'a few years ago', but carried on working in his final years.During an ITV News interview, 56-year-old Bill said: "He had been diagnosed with lung cancer a few years ago and it was at the time quite a blow, particularly when it was quite advanced."We’ve tried to make the most of the last few years. We spent a lot of time together and went on trips together.

his agent confirming he had died from cancer.His close friend Bill Bailey confirmed that Lock had been diagnosed with ‘advanced’ lung cancer ‘a few years ago’, but he continued to work and make the most of his final years.In an interview with ITV News, Bill, 56, said: ‘He had been diagnosed with lung cancer a few years ago and it was at the time quite a blow, particularly when it was quite advanced.‘We’ve tried to make the most of the last few years. We spent a lot of time together and went on trips together.

BBC Breakfast fans were curling their toes in angst as Naga Munchetty engaged with Sean Lock's grieving friends on Thursday's episode.The 46-year-old host was branded the "worst person" to conduct the emotional discussion.Sean's close pals Bill Bailey and Dave Spikey appeared on the programme to pay their respects and tributes to their "hero".Things turned awkward, when Naga asked Dave: "How did you become friends?"Dave appeared to be very emotional, leaving the presenter to follow up with: "I'm very sorry".Viewers of the programme critised the segment and Naga's interviewing skills on Twitter.One tweet read: Doesn’t #Naga ask some stupid questions?#BBCBreakfastA second person added: "Naga is the worst person to interview grieving guests

Bill Bailey and Harry Hill opened up about his final few days.The comedy legend, who won fans with his stand-up and appearances on panel shows, died aged 58 from cancer.While Lock’s battle with cancer was not made public, his closest friends including Bailey and Hill kept in close contact.‘Even in his last few days, we were still having a laugh, still joking, still coming up with ideas,’ Bailey recalled. ‘We had great conversations.

showbiz gossip straight to your inbox with the Daily Star's FREE newsletter Comedian Sean Lock revealed he turned down an invitation to appear on Strictly Come Dancing earlier this year. The comic - best known for his captaincy role on 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown - died today (August 18) aged 58 after suffering from cancer.Sean was good friends with Strictly’s 2020 champion Bill Bailey, who he revealed he had spoken to about the competition.“Bill asked me and I said no,” he explained on Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe's podcast Parenting Hell back in February.“It’s all the grinning.