Death

Benedict Cumberbatch reveals car-jack terror

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12 Jan 2012

Benedict Cumberbatch has revealed he "argued" his way out of an attempted kidnap. The 'Sherlock' actor was left in fear of his life when he was attacked by gun-toting car-jackers who tried to bundle him into their vehicle, but he was able to persuade…

Pam says Pat's EastEnders exit is 'powerful'

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28 Dec 2011

Pam St Clement says her character Pat Evans' death in 'EastEnders' is going to be a very "powerful" moment in the history of the soap. The actress is leaving the series after playing the Walford battleaxe for 25 years and although it is as yet…

Pat Evans to have final romance

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9 Dec 2011

EastEnders' Pat Evans rekindles her romance with Patrick Trueman before she dies. The Walford matriarch - played by Pam St. Clement - shares a kiss with her friend after he helps her out of financial difficulties, but the shopkeeper is left…

Sir Jimmy Savile has died

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30 Oct 2011

Sir Jimmy Savile has died. The legendary 'Jim'll Fix It' and 'Top of the Pops' presenter was found dead at his home in Leeds yesterday afternoon (29.10.11) by his doctor, two days before his 85th birthday. While the cause of death is unknown, it…

Charlie Brooks doesn't want to 'kill' Pat

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28 Jul 2011

'EastEnders' star Charlie Brooks is terrified her character Janine Malloy will kill Pat Evans. While the 30-year-old actress loves playing Albert Square's resident bitch, she is dreading her close friend Pam St Clements leaving the show this year…

Amy Winehouse's ashes to be mixed with grandmother's

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26 Jul 2011

Amy Winehouse's ashes will be mixed with her beloved grandmother's. The 'Back to Black' singer is due to be cremated today (26.07.11) in accordance with Jewish custom, and her family will fulfil her wish that her ashes are put with those of her…

Amy Winehouse's death caused by ecstasy tablet?

Music Gossip

24 Jul 2011

Amy Winehouse is believed to have died from a mix of ecstasy and alcohol. The tragic singer died at her home in North London yesterday (23.07.11) and although police have said it would be "inappropriate" to speculate before the post-mortem is…

Amy Winehouse's family left 'bereft' by her death

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24 Jul 2011

Amy Winehouse's family have been left "bereft" by her death. The 'Rehab' singer was found dead at her home in Camden, North London yesterday (23.07.11) after a suspected alcohol and drugs overdose and a statement today from her loved ones reveals…

Heartbreak for Amy Winehouse's parents

Music Gossip

24 Jul 2011

Amy Winehouse's parents have spoken of their heartbreak over her death. The 27-year-old singer was found dead at her home in Camden, North London yesterday afternoon (23.07.11) after a suspected drink and drugs overdose and although her Janis and…

Arcade Fire's near death experience

Music Gossip

1 Jul 2011

Arcade Fire once nearly died on stage. The Canadian group - who played their biggest ever UK gig in Hyde Park last night (30.06.11) - had a terrifying experience when they performed during a Paris thunderstorm last summer. Speaking to Absolute…

Katie Price in car crash

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25 Apr 2011

Katie Price was involved in a car crash that killed two horses last night (25.04.11). The 32-year-old model suffered severe whiplash when her Toyota jeep - which her boyfriend Leandro Penna was driving - collided with two runaway stallions and one…

Tributes flood in for John Sullivan

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25 Apr 2011

Tributes flooded in over the weekend to mark the death of 'Only Fools and Horses' creator John Sullivan. Friends have paid tribute to the scriptwriter who died in a Surrey hospital on Saturday (23.04.11), aged 64, after a six-week battle with viral…

Mystery Doctor Who character to die

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4 Apr 2011

One of four main 'Doctor Who' characters will die in the opening episode of the new series. Show bosses are promising a "heart-wrenching" shock for viewers when either the titular Time Lord - played by Matt Smith - his sidekick Amy Pond (Karen…

The Death of Michael Jackson: Funny?

9 Jul 2009

The only sure thing in life is that one day we will all die. The next sure thing is that if you happen to be famous, jokes about your death will be zooming across the internet while your corpse is still lukewarm. Though in this 24-hour newsiverse, it’s…