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Dave Courtney | Gangster turned Actor and Author | Obituary

Obituary – Dave Courtney – Gangster turned Actor and Author The family of ex-gangster Dave Courtney has paid tribute to his “incredible, colourful, rock ‘n’ roll life” after the 64-year-old was found dead at his home in south-east London. Courtney, who claimed to be an associate of 1960s gangland criminals the Kray twins, swapped an […]

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George Alagiah | BBC Newsreader | Obituary

Obituary – George Alagiah – BBC Newsreader The foreign correspondent and newsreader George Alagiah, who has died aged 67 of cancer, was one of Britain’s most respected television journalists, with a reputation built up over many years of covering world events. In a business often seen as cut-throat, George was regarded by colleagues as likable […]

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Trevor Francis | Britain’s First £1m Footballer | Obituary

Obituary – Trevor Francis – Britain’s First £1m Footballer Footballing legend Trevor Francis, known as Britain’s first £1million player, has died aged 69 from a heart attack. His sudden death comes six years after the passing of his wife of more than four decades. Died: July 24th, 2023 Details of death: died from a heart […]

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Tina Turner | Legendary Rock’n’Roll Singer | Obituary

Obituary – Tina Turner – legendary rock’n’roll singer Tina Turner – one of rock’s great vocalists and most charismatic performers – has died aged 83. The US-born star was one of rock’s iconic singers, known for her electric stage presence and hits including The Best, Proud Mary, Private Dancer and What’s Love Got to Do […]

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Jerry Springer | Legendary talk show host | Obituary

Obituary – Jerry Springer – Legendary talk show host Jerry Springer has died aged 79 just months after being diagnosed with cancer, his family revealed on Thursday. The legendary TV host passed away ‘peacefully’ at his home in Chicago after his health took a turn for the worse, a spokesman for his relatives said. Died: […]

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Mary Quant | British Fashion Designer & Icon | Obituary

Obituary – Mary Quant – British Fashion Designer & Icon Mary Quant, the British designer who made the miniskirt fashionable, has died aged 93. A statement from her family to the PA news agency said she “died peacefully at home in Surrey, UK this morning”. Her family said she “was one of the most internationally […]