BBC Radio star dies after short illness as emotional tributes pour in

Jaden Thompson Malachy McCourt, an Irish American author who also appeared on television as the bartender in “Ryan’s Hope,” died in Manhattan on March 11. He was 92. The New York Times received confirmation of his death from his wife, Diana McCourt.

Malachy McCourt, the Irish-American actor, raconteur and author best known to TV audiences for his long-running role as Kevin the bartender on ABC’s soap Ryan’s Hope, died today in Manhattan after battling a heart condition and cancer. He was 92.

Reading & Leeds and Glastonbury.Raised in Kilmacthomas, Power moved to London when he was aged 15 and eventually went on to establish the venue and events group Mean Fiddler in the early ‘80s. Towards the end of the decade, the group took control of the Reading festival, before broadening their sights to other music events.These included Leeds Festival, Glastonbury, Phoenix Festival, Hop Farm Music Festival, Benicàssim, Tribal Gathering, Homelands Liverpool and Fleadh.

Fleabag star Andrew Scott has been left heartbroken as his beloved mum Nora passed away after a 'sudden illness' just before Mother's Day.The actor and his family shared the sad news that Nora passed away on Thursday, March 7, at St Vincent's Hospital in Dublin, Ireland. An obituary read: "It is with our deepest sorrow that we inform you of the passing of Nora Scott (nee Boyle), beloved wife of Jim, mother of Sarah, Andrew and Hannah." "Scott, Sandymount, Dublin, formerly Omagh Co.Tyrone, March 7th 2024 peacefully surrounded by her loving family and best friend Anne, in St Vincent's Hospital following a sudden illness.

Sunetra Sarker is best known for her role as Dr Zoe Hanna on BBC's long-running medical drama series, Casualty. She regularly appeared on the series from 2007 to 2016 and made a short-lived return in 2018.

Giovanni Pernice has broken his silence on social media following allegations that Amanda Abbington has 'dropped her case' against him and the BBC. The actress took part in Strictly last year.

Nick Sheridan - a popular BBC presenter - tragically passed away at the age of 32 after collapsing during a run.

Saoirse Ruane, who was known from the RTE Late Late Toy Show - a special Christmas edition of the Late Late Show, currently hosted by Cat Deeley's husband Patrick Kielty, has tragically died at the age of 12. Her family shared the sad news that she passed away after a four year cancer battle, peacefully at her home with her loved ones around her on Tuesday (March- 5). In an Instagram post, her mother Roseanna said: “When there are no words.

Coronation Street and Celebrity Big Brother fans think a 'feud' could be brewing as soap star Sally Ann Matthews has been sharing her thoughts on the ITV reality series.

Coronation Street star Sue Cleaver has confirmed her future on the cobbles as she prepares to take a break. While the actress won't be using her time off to put her feet up, she'll instead be treading the boards as she returns to her theatre roots.

Coronation Street star Sue Cleaver has shown off her new look ahead of taking on a new role away from the cobbles. The actress is set to take a brief break away from playing Weatherfield's Eileen Grimshaw in the ITV soap as she takes to the stage.

Kings Of Leon have opened up about the first time they heard their track ‘Sex On Fire’ on the radio.While appearing in a new interview with USA Today‘s Ralphie Aversa in support of their latest track ‘Mustang’ and their forthcoming album ‘Can We Please Have Fun’, Kings Of Leon – comprised of Caleb, Jared, Nathan and Matthew Followill – opened up about their 2008 hit ‘Sex On Fire’.“I remember I was at a Mexican restaurant with my wife, we were having like a tortilla soup and margaritas, and I think Andy our manager called me and said ‘Hey, there’s an interview we need you to do like right now’,” recalled Caleb.He continued: “I picked up the phone and it was Zane Lowe and he was debuting ‘Sex On Fire’. When he introduced the song, even like hearing it over the phone, I was like ‘Oh man, this does feel different’.

Jim Reeve, the British film and TV financier, has died aged 64.

This time next week, the BBC Radio 6 Music Festival will be well underway, as a string of Manchester’s best music venues open their doors and prepare to host a variety of world-class acts.

Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan, singer Lily Allen and TV host Rylan Clark feature on one of the starriest BBC podcast slates to date.

BBC Breakfast was pulled off air on Monday morning after it was hit with technical issues. Presenters Jon Kay and Sally Nugent were presenting the show and appeared completely unaware of the blunder.

Graham Norton bid emotional farewell to his listeners, signing off on Sunday for the last time from his weekend show on Virgin Radio.

Graham Norton said a heartfelt goodbye to his Virgin Radio listeners as he hosted his final show.The Irish chat-show host, 60, surprised everyone with his departure announcement on his Saturday morning show, saying he wanted his "weekends back" after 13 years of presenting. After reading out a bunch of good luck messages from his fans during his last show, Graham admitted he was sad to be leaving, saying: "I am very grateful for all your messages, it's become embarrassing.

Carol Kirkwood has spoken honestly about her challenging first marriage break-up from Jimmy Kirkwood. During a chat on Kaye Adam's podcast 'How to Be 60', the BBC Breakfast weather presenter was asked to share about the most difficult year in her life thus far. In response she said: "Probably the year I got divorced, I didn't expect that to happen and it was shocking.

More musical chairs in the UK’s national radio ecosystem after popular presenter Graham Norton announced live on air that this will be his last weekend presenting his popular Saturday and Sunday shows on Virgin Radio.