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Michael Brewer, one half of the folk rock duo Brewer & Shipley, famed for their single One Toke Over the Line, has sadly passed away at 80. Brewer's musical partner, Tom Shipley, 83, shared the news of the singer-songwriter's death on Facebook, following a three-year health struggle. "My friend of 65 years and music partner for over 60, had to go," said Tom, who last saw him at Cox Medical Center Branson in Branson, Missouri on December 14.

TV personality Gillian McKeith is well and truly in the Christmas spirit as she uploaded a video of herself dancing in the street wearing nothing but a Santa Claus bodysuit.The 65 year old bared her legs in the frosty air with a Santa hat on and tinsel wrapped around her waist to issue a festive plea to her Instagram followers. Gillian - who appeared on I'm A Celeb in 2010 - captioned the video: "Santa's got his sleigh, but YOU have something even better - your limitless potential.This holiday season, let's rewrite the narrative. You're not just here to get through the chaos.

Punk rock musician Casey Chaos, the lead singer of the band Amen, has sadly died at the age of 59. Cleopatra Records founder Brian Perera announced the news in an Instagram post on Saturday (21 December), he wrote: “With heartfelt sadness, I extend my deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Casey Chaos.” Brian continued: “I had the privilege of working with Casey during his unforgettable live performance with Christian Death at the American Legion Hall back in 1993. Walking into the hall with my good friend Matt Green and my wife, Yvonne, was an experience I’ll never forget - especially seeing Nicholas Cage sitting front-row center, completely captivated.

Dutch model Laura Celia Valk has shut down rumours she's been dating Real Madrid football star Jude Bellingham. Despite months of speculation, Laura clarified her relationship status in an IG Q&A to her 567k followers.

Miguel Angel Aguilar, a fitness influencer, has sadly died at the age of 43. It comes three months after he was shot during an attempted robbery at his home in Los Angeles.The founder and CEO of Self Made Training, who gained almost 50K followers across social media, was confirmed to have died in a heart-wrenching message. Shared on his Instagram page on Sunday, 22 December, the lengthy statement said: "Dear Self Made Family.

David Arscott has sadly died aged 81, passing away on a bench in the grounds of Lewes Priory on 29 November after playing a game of tennis.The BBC presenter was known for hosting and producing Radio Brighton, later called Radio Sussex, from the 1970s until 1991. He leaves behind his wife, Jill, seven children - three of which he shared with Jill - and ten grandchildren.

A massive crocodile from the iconic film Crocodile Dundee has sadly passed away after an "incredible era". Burt, the 5.1 meter, 700kg crocodile, who starred in the 1986 comedy adventure movie, died while in captivity in Darwin, Australia.The enormous reptile was "estimated to be over 90 years old".

Millions of UK homes continue to stream movies, TV and prime-time sporting events illegally and it's not hard to see why.The popularity of so-called 'dodgy' Fire TV Sticks is on the rise, with these devices offering full access to premium services for a fraction of the cost of platforms like Sky, Virgin Media and TNT Sports. Despite the allure, the crackdown on such activities is intensifying, with authorities recently confirming raids across the UK. While the main focus is on the suppliers of illegal services, consumers can also be at risk.

Noel Sullivan last released a single with the band Hear'Say in 2002, and he's understandably changed a lot in the subsequent 22 years and has other more pressing things on his mind than fame and fortune. Now aged 44, the Cardiff-born singer recently shared with fans that he's become qualified in scuba diving, and urged his followers to heed a strong warning about the state of the planet. After completing his PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) in the island of Ko Phangan in Thailand, Noel posted an emotional plea on his Instagram page, along with a carousel of photos from his training.

Jeff Bezos, the billionaire Amazon mogul, has rubbished rumours that he and his partner Lauren Sánchez are planning a lavish Christmas wedding.The philanthropic pair, known for their generous donations of $110.5 million towards combating homelessness, were speculated to be saying "I do" on Saturday, December 28, with an estimated budget of a whopping $600M for the grand event. Despite keeping mum about their big day, Sánchez had dropped a few hints on The Today Show, with insiders suggesting the nuptials would take place in Aspen, Colorado.

The entertainment world is mourning the loss of actor David Carling, who has died at the age of 55. Known for his iconic role as the voice of Station Officer Steele in the beloved children's series Fireman Sam, David joined the show in 2008 and also lent his voice to characters such as Chief Fire Officer Boyce and Trevor Evans.

Kneecap moved the crowd at their sold-out Belfast concert last night with a touching tribute to band member Moglai Bap's father, who sadly passed away.The Irish language rap group, fresh from the excitement of their self-titled movie being Oscar-nominated, honoured Moglai Bap’s dad, Gearoid O Caireallain. Amidst their electrifying performance at SSE Arena, they displayed his picture along with the years '1957-2024'.

Alfa Anderson, the iconic female lead of the legendary disco band Chic, has sadly passed away. Nile Rogers, co-founder of Chic, took to Instagram to share his heartbreak, posting a touching video tribute filled with throwback snaps of Alfa and the group, captioned with "#soul #memories #wearefamily". In the tribute post, Nile wrote: "Thank you for everything," accompanied by red heart, prayer hands, music notes, and microphone emojis.

Australian TV presenter Liz Cantor encountered a shocking health scare just weeks before her mum was diagnosed with cancer.The terrifying ordeal emerged for the 42 year old when she discovered a lump on her breast while taking a shower. Liz, who is best known for her presenting duties on Channel 10 News First Queensland, underwent tests after discovering the lump.Thankfully, it wasn't cancer, but the mum of three later revealed that she had been diagnosed with PASH (pseudoangiomatous stromal hyperplasia) - a non-cancerous breast condition that can have the appearance of a tumour.

A woman who was on her honeymoon in Thailand during the devastating Boxing Day tsunami in 2004 has shared how the event transformed her life. Lou Harrand, 51, was celebrating the start of a new journey with her husband Greg when the tsunami struck.To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the disaster, Lou has recalled to OK! about the events of that fateful day... “As I tried to fight my way to the surface of the thick, dirty water, I didn’t know which way was up.

Saturday Kitchen star Matt Tebbutt has opened up about his health journey, revealing that a recent health scare led him to overhaul his diet. In 2022, the beloved 50 year old chef was rushed to hospital for an emergency appendix removal, prompting an outpouring of support from fans.

Guitarist and songwriter for the band Replacements, Bob “Slim” Dunlap tragically died on Wednesday at the age of 73, after ‘complications from a stroke’.The Rockstar suffered a stroke 12 years ago, in 2012, however, created years of health complications for the star. Minneapolis Star Tribune published a message from the guitarist's family on Wednesday, December 18 confirming the star’s death. In the heartfelt message, the family revealed they played his Live at The Turf Club CD during his final moments, as he passed shortly after listening to one of his tracks.The statement read: “Bob passed at home today at 12:48 p.m.

George Eastham, a member of England's 1966 World Cup-winning squad, has sadly passed away at the age of 88. Although he didn't play in England's triumphant 1966 campaign on home turf, the winger was part of Sir Alf Ramsey's squad that clinched the World Cup for the first and only time in England's history, reports the Mirror. Born in Blackpool, Eastham spent the majority of his career playing for Newcastle, Arsenal and Stoke, leaving a significant legacy as the man who fought against 'slavery contracts'.

ITV1 viewers were moved to tears as they watched a teenager with terminal cancer ask Alan Titchmarsh to create his dream 'bucket list' garden, only to learn the young man had sadly passed away.The emotional episode of Alan Titchmarsh's Love Your Garden featured on ITV1, where Alan met an 'incredible young man'. Fifteen year old Harri Torr opened up to Alan about his terminal cancer diagnosis.

Danielle Vasinova had a brush with death when she battled Covid, revealing that for three nerve-wracking minutes she 'died'.The 42 year old star of the Yellowstone spin-off 1923 initially thought she had the flu back in December 2019, but it turned out to be a life-threatening encounter with the virus. She recounted her near-death experience to People: "On Dec. 12, 2019, I died for three minutes...

The Beatles legends Sir Paul McCartney and Sir Ringo Starr have given fans a night to remember with an epic reunion at London's O2 Arena. Sir Paul, on the final leg of his Got Back Tour, surprised attendees by welcoming Sir Ringo onto the stage during his gig on Thursday, 19 December.The iconic drummer expressed his joy, saying, "I've had a great night tonight, it's been a great show." Together, they rocked out to classics like Helter Skelter and Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band before Sir Ringo bid farewell, telling the crowd, "I'm off now, I've had a great night and I love you all." Adding to the star-studded evening, Rolling Stones' Ronnie Wood joined Sir Paul for a rendition of Get Back, where Sir Paul played his original Hofner 500/1 bass for the first time in five decades after it was stolen in 1972.The performance marked the end of a tour that took Sir Paul across cities like Paris, Madrid, and Sao Paulo, including two shows at Manchester's Co-Op Live and The O2.