Tony Hendra dead: This Is Spinal Tap star dies of Lou Gehrig's disease aged 79

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Eminem sent Super Bowl fans and social media wild with his jaw-dropping performance that saw him take the knee.The superstar rapper took the knee during his epic set, where he performed a snippet of 'Forgot About Dre' as well as 'Lose Yourself'.The star-studded performance mixed a host of 90s classic tunes from a top-billed lineup, including Eminem, Dr Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J Blige, Kendrick Lamar and a special appearance by 50 Cent.Despite all of the artists being welcomed by cheers for their sets, it was 46-year-old Eminem who received the most piercing of screams by delighted fans.Proceeding Kendrick Lamar, Eminem was the final performer to take the mic where he blasted his lyrics for his two tracks. After his stunning rap, Eminem immediately dropped to one knee - despite being advised not to - in defiance of the NFL, which sent shockwaves throughout the stadium.

The Lord Of The Rings: Rings Of Power premiered tonight (February 13) during the Super Bowl – scroll down the page to watch it below.The US sporting event often features trailers and teasers for big upcoming movies and TV shows unveiled for the first time during its commercial breaks.This year, fans of JRR Tolkien’s hobbits were given a first look at the forthcoming series, which will be available on Amazon Prime Video in September. The show is reportedly the most expensive TV show of all time, with its first five seasons costing at least $1billion (£739m).The trailer showed various clips from throughout Middle Earth, as title screens teased: “Before the Fellowship, before the ring… A new legend begins this fall.” While impressive, the visuals did not reveal more details on what the show’s storylines might include, although it was previously reported that the series would be based on the book The Silmarillion.

Met Office has been forced to issue a weather warning for two days this week, with millions are Brits also set to see a huge dumping of snow.The yellow-level warning relates to severe wind, and will be in force in Scotland, northern England and Northern Ireland from 6pm on Wednesday (February 16) until the same time the following day.As part of the warning, the national weather agency warn a "period of very strong winds could cause some disruption later Wednesday and during Thursday".They add: "Road, rail, air and ferry services may be affected, with longer journey times and cancellations possible, as well as some roads and bridges may close."Fallen trees and some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs, could happen."Power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage."There is a chance of injuries and danger to life from flying debris, as well as large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties."According to WX Charts, wind speeds in the impacted regions will surpass 100km/h on Thursday. Unfortunately, the end of the warning will not mean an end to this week's miserable weather, with WX Charts' advanced weather maps also showing that a huge snow bomb is coming on Friday.

The wife of Los Angeles Rams star Van Jefferson was rushed into labour while her hubby secured a Super Bowl win.Wide receiver Van Jefferson's Rams beat the Cincinnati Bengals with a 23-20 win.But while he was making history his wife, Samaria Jefferson, went into labour.At that point the Rams were trailing the Bengals 20-16 when she was seen leaving the SoFi Stadium on a stretcher before she was rushed to hospital.Before the contest, Samaria said: “I’m feeling pretty good — I’m definitely feeling 40 weeks (pregnant). I’m definitely feeling the pressure and the pain.

Prince Harry attended his first Super Bowl Sunday. The Duke of Sussex was one of the many stars seen at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, for Super Bowl LVI for the game between the Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals. The prince was seated alongside his cousin Princess Eugenie.

The Los Angeles Rams won the 2022 Super Bowl with a touchdown that happened in the final minutes of the game and celebs are so excited about the win!

Eminem took a knee during the Super Bowl Halftime Show tonight (February 13), despite reports that the NFL had barred him from doing so.The move holds much significance in the American football league, after it was used as a means of protest by former 49ers player Colin Kaepernick to call attention to racial inequality and police brutality in the US.The quarterback began kneeling during the national anthem at games in 2016, sparking divided reactions from fans and politicians, including Donald Trump. He became a free agent in 2017 and has not played in the NFL since.Eminem took the knee after performing ‘Lose Yourself’ at the Super Bowl Halftime Show at LA’s SoFi Stadium, where he appeared alongside Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J.

The Los Angeles Rams beat the Cincinnati Bengals to win Super Bowl LVI.

50 Cent made a surprise appearance at tonight’s (February 13) Super Bowl Halftime Show, joining Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar and Mary J.

Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness – the 28th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and a five-way follow-up to Spider-Man: No Way Home, WandaVision, Loki, What If…? and, of course, the first Doctor Strange film – has been released.It appears to pick up where No Way Home left off, with Dr. Stephen Strange (as portrayed by Benedict Cumberbatch) reaping the consequences of his multiversal havoc-wreaking in that film.“I did what I had to do to protect our world,” he says off-camera, to which his sidekick-come-Sorcerer Supreme, Wong (played by Benedict Wong), replies: “You cannot control everything, Strange.

National Lampoon and film This Is Spinal Tap, has died aged 79.As the New York Times reports, Hendra died on Thursday (March 4) from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), otherwise known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, which he was diagnosed with back in 2019.Hendra began writing and performing comedy while studying at Cambridge University. There, he joined the Cambridge Footlights theatrical group, doing comic routines at the annual revue alongside a cast that included Monty Python founders John Cleese and Graham Chapman, as well as Tim Brooke-Taylor.He ended up moving to the US with his comedy partner Nick Ullett, trying their hand in the New York scene.

Tony Hendra, the British satirist and National Lampoon alumnus who played the band manager on This Is Spinal Tap, died Thursday in Yonkers, New York.He was 79. Hendra’s wife Carla confirmed his death to The New York Times, citing the cause as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.

READ MORE: Bill Turnbull reacts to Breakfast clip as viewer calls for his returnAs well as this, he appeared in the Whoopi Goldberg comedy Jumpin' Jack Flash and television shows Miami Vice and Law & Order: Criminal Intent. Tony was born in Middlesex, England in 1941, but mostly worked in America.

Tony Hendra has died at the age of 79.

British satirist Tony Hendra, who starred in "This is Spinal Tap" as Ian Faith, has died. He was 79.

tweeted in memorializing Hendra’s death.Hendra got his start in the early 1960s as a member of the Cambridge University Footlights review, appearing on stage with future Monty Python stars John Cleese and Graham Chapman.He moved to the U.S. in 1964 and — with his comedy partner Nick Ullett — opened for the legendary Lenny Bruce in Greenwich Village.Hendra was most prolific as a comedy writer.

As well as his work in the film, Tony will be remembered for his many other roles.Some of these have included parts in Miami Vice, Suits and Law & Order: Criminal Intent.Tony was an acclaimed writer as well as actor, penning episodes of Spitting Image in the 1980s.In 2004 he released a memoir called Father Joe: The Man Who Saved My Soul.Following the news of his death, tributes have begun pouring in for the star.Posting on Twitter, The Princess Bridge actor Cary Elwes wrote: “RIP Tony Hendra.“He was a great talent and best manager Spinal Tap could’ve hoped for!”Filmmaker Rob Reiner also wrote: “Tony Hendra who played Spinal Tap’s manager, Ian, has sadly passed away.“A brilliant satirist who when learning that the band’s Boston gig had been

Tony Hendra, the British humorist and National Lampoon alumnus who played the blundering This Is Spinal Tap band manager responsible for delivering both the tiny Stonehenge and one of the film’s greatest sight gags, died Thursday of Lou Gehrig’s disease in Yonkers, NY. He was 79.

Natalie Oganesyan editorTony Hendra, the British satirist and comic whose roles included top editing positions at magazines such as National Lampoon and Spy and a part in musical mockumentary “This Is Spinal Tap,” died on Thursday in Yonkers, N.Y.