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A Youtube star's sudden rare cause of death has been revealed after she died last month at the age of 30. Alexandra - known to her fans as Pretty Pastel Please - died 'suddenly' in June, with her family issuing a heartfelt statement following her tragic passing.

The heartbroken husband of a young mum who died just months after giving birth to their daughter has opened up on the moment she'd passed away. Martin Woods sadly discovered his 25 year old wife Chloe 'face down' on the bedroom floor after suffering a seizure when their baby, Addison, was seven months old. Seizures, however, were something that weren't abnormal for Chloe, who had suffered from epilepsy since she was a teenager and struggled with ill-health throughout her pregnancy.

Brits are being encouraged to have a good old rummage through their lofts and dust off any forgotten toys, as they could be sitting on a small fortune. A selection of rare Beanie Babies are currently going for a fortune on eBay, with collectors in a mad dash to complete their collections.These adorable stuffed animals, first introduced back in 1993 by TY Warner and initially sold in Chicago, Illinois, for around $5, have since become highly coveted collectables.The original nine - Legs the Frog, Squealer the Pig, Spot the Dog, Flash the Dolphin, Splash the Whale, Chocolate the Moose, Patti the Platypus, Brownie the Bear (later renamed Cubbie), and Pinchers the Lobster - have been joined by a whopping 822 other animal designs over the years.

Jay Slater's first holiday abroad with friends ended in tragedy, with the British teenager now being laid to rest. Following a month-long search for the missing bricklayer, from Lancashire, his body was discovered by Spanish police within the depths of the unforgiving terrain of Parque Rural de Teno nature reserve in Tenerife. His body was found close to where his phone last pinged.

Alisha Tworuschka and Jacqueline Desorcy jetted off for what they thought was a free holiday but are now behind bars. Alisha , a mother-of-two, and Jacqueline ended up in Manchester after flying from their Canadian homes.The duo were caught with suitcases packed with over 70 kilos of cannabis. Upon arrival in Manchester, 'naive' Alisha left the drug-laden bags with her friend Jacqueline while she passed through customs.

The Met Office has issued a warning for the UK, forecasting four days of intense heat starting from Saturday and lasting until at least Tuesday, with two areas expected to be hit the hardest.The weather experts predict that the hot weather will sweep across the entire UK from Saturday, but it's England and Wales where the "heat will build most notably." Monday is set to be the hottest day, particularly in the south east which will face the most extreme hot weather conditions. On Saturday, temperatures are expected to begin at 24-25C in various parts of the country, soaring to highs of 31-32C on Monday, especially in London and the south of England.The high temperatures will persist into Tuesday, before beginning to cool slightly on Wednesday.The Met Office cautioned: "Temperatures will climb over the next few days." "Scotland and Northern Ireland will see some warm weather, but it is across England and Wales where the heat will build most notably.Temperatures are likely to peak in the low to mid 30s Celsius in the southeast on Monday." They added: "Sunday is when we expect to see temperatures increasing, particularly in the south and east." Sign up to OK!'s daily newsletter to get updates sent to your inbox for free "Cloud and patchy rain will affect parts of England and Wales on Saturday, but it will remain dry with some warm sunny spells in the far southeast.

Almost one month on since Jay Slater's body was found in Tenerife, his family are preparing to say their final goodbyes.The 19 year old's heartbroken family and friends are gathering for the teenager's funeral on Saturday (August 10) and they've made a special request.They've asked his loved ones who are attending to wear something blue to the funeral. His mum Debbie Duncan, 55, has promised to give her son the "send off he deserves" as the gathering will take place at Accrington Cemetery in Lancashire, close to Jay's hometown of Oswaldtwistle. It's also been reported that attendees have been asked not to bring bouquets, but are welcome to "bring a single rose to place with Jay".

Drummer Carl Bevan, of the punk band 60 Ft Dolls, has died at the age of 51.The musician is best known for supporting Oasis on tour and also performing at Glastonbury in 1997. His partner, Bev, confirmed his death with a post on Facebook that said: "Hello everyone, this is Bev, Carl's girlfriend.

New video footage has emerged of tragic teen Jay Slater, showing him enjoying himself in a pool party.The clip, shared by his 19 year old friend Lucy Mae Law, captures a shirtless Jay soaking up the sun and dancing with other revellers in Ibiza.The young lad is all smiles as he grooves to the pulsating beats, clearly in his element among the throng of partygoers. Lucy Mae, who was with Jay on that fateful trip, poignantly captioned the video "always dancing" as a tribute to her friend who vanished after a rave on June 17.

Beloved TV star Mark Speight died by suicide 16 years ago, just three months after the death of his fiancée Natasha Collins. During his career in television, Mark became one of the most recognisable faces on children’s TV and starred in shows including Scratchy and Co and See It Saw It. In 1994 he began presenting on SMart and appeared on the popular show until 2008 alongside presenters including Zoe Ball and Kirsten O’Brien.

A mum has tragically lost her life after her 16 year old twin daughters accidentally crashed into her jet ski during a family day out in Arcachon Bay, France.The family were enjoying their time on the water under the watchful eye of an instructor when the devastating accident took place.The mother was sharing a jet ski with her partner, while her twins were riding their own. Chaos broke out after the collision, and the woman suffered severe head injuries. Her partner, 48, and daughters sustained minor injuries but were also taken to hospital due to shock.

Tributes have been paid to a much-loved American actor. Robert Logan was the star of classic TV detective series 77 Sunset Strip and the 'Wilderness' film series, which followed the adventures of the intrepid Robinson family. He died of natural causes aged 82.

Hearts are breaking for a young mum-to-be, whose life was cut tragically short after she died suddenly, along with her unborn baby girl. Five months into her pregnancy, 21 year old Leah Roberts – from Cwmbran in Wales – went for a lie down after feeling unwell and never woke up again, though she was just five months into her pregnancy. Only days earlier, Leah had discovered she was expecting a daughter, who was to be named Leena-Rose, but the reasons behind her sudden death remain unknown at this stage.

Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway's eldest son, Marius Borg Hiby, was arrested on Sunday night due to a serious incident in Oslo.The 27 year old was taken into custody for over 30 hours following an alleged altercation with a woman in her 20s at an apartment in the upscale Frogner district. Norwegian magazine Se og Hr reported that Borg Hiby is accused of both 'psychological and physical' assault on the woman, who subsequently required hospital treatment for a concussion but was released early Monday morning.

UK weather enthusiasts, get ready for a sizzling weekend! According to WXCharts, we're in for a treat as hot air is set to sweep in from Northern France on August 11, with temperatures soaring to a scorching 37C. After enduring some chilly days, it looks like the southeast, Midlands, and even parts of the north could enjoy a warm embrace once again, with weather maps predicting a rise in temperatures.

BTS sensation Suga has issued an apology after he was caught driving under the influence on an electric scooter.The 31-year-old K-pop star, currently serving his country as a social service agent for his compulsory military stint, faced an undisclosed penalty and license cancellation following charges for breaching Seoul's road laws. In an online statement, Suga expressed remorse, saying: "I am very heavy-hearted and apologetic to bring you disappointing news." He recounted how a post-dinner tipple led him to ride an electric scooter home, admitting his lapse in judgement due to the short distance and unawareness that riding while intoxicated was illegal.

Award-winning actress Connie Chiume, who is best known for her role in Black Panther, has died at the age of 72.The star died in hospital in Johannesburg, her family have announced.The South African star played Zawavari, a member of the Wakandan tribal council and former leader of the mining tribe in the hugely successful Marvel movie Black Panther and its sequel Black Panther: Wakanda Forever alongside Letitia Wright, Lupita Nyong’o, Angela Bassett and the late Chadwick Boseman. Her family of two sons and two daughters announced her passing in a statement on Instagram that said: “The Chiume Family regrets to inform you of the passing of the internationally acclaimed award-winning actress Connie Chiume.

A girl band member sparked concerns after collapsing during a live show. Pop idol Kotoko, of girl group UNIS, was taken to hospital when they fainted on stage at the Midsummer Night's Cultural Festival: Mini K-POP Concert in Haenam, South Korea on 3 August.

Movie star legend, Charles Cyphers, has sadly passed away at the age of 85 after a battle with a brief illness.Tributes have flooded in for the actor, who was best known for starring in the Halloween franchise, with his former co-star left distraught by the news. Charles appeared in the 1978 movie Halloween as Sheriff Leigh Brackett and reprised his role in the 1981 sequel Halloween II and 2021’s Halloween Kills. His manager, Chris Roe shared the heartbreaking news that Charles passed away on Sunday, 4 August in Tucson, Arizona.

A tourist has mysteriously vanished just moments away from Bangkok airport, in the latest case of a missing Brit abroad. Simon Robinson, 27, from Skegness, Lincolnshire, was set to return to the UK on Friday 26 July but failed to catch his flight from Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok. His phone last pinged in the city before going dark, with no further contact with friends or family.

TikTok sensation David Allen, known as ToTouchAnEmu, has shared the devastating news that his newborn daughter Lily Grace Allen has passed away. In a heart-wrenching statement on social media, he revealed that his daughter, who was just five weeks old, passed away on 27 July. David disclosed that Lily Grace died at midnight last week, but he delayed informing his followers as he tried to grapple with the tragic loss, reports American news website TMZ.