Neighbours actor Troy Beckwith has died at the age of 48, with his soap co-stars confirming the sad news on social media.
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Simon Reeve has survived dangerous moments while making TV travel documentaries, but an encounter with creatures he thought were harmless could have proved fatal. Simon, 51, was filming off the coast of New Guinea in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, as part of his new series about some of the world’s great wildernesses, when he jumped into the water to swim with a shoal of whale sharks.
“I’d seen them from a distance and thought they were cute and lovely – even if they were the size of single-decker buses,” remembers Simon. “I reckoned they would be soft and rubbery but actually it was like being hit by a ton of concrete when one of them collided with me.
I suffered a very large scar across my leg and it could have been so much worse. I’d been an absolute fool for getting so close.” The programme about the Pacific Ocean’s Coral Triangle is the third film of four in a series that features areas of the world where nature is still largely in control.
The first, on TV this week, was filmed in the rainforests of Congo, the second amid the dramatic, mountainous landscape of Patagonia in South America, the last in the vast emptiness of the Kalahari Desert in Africa.
“It’s the most important series I have ever filmed because it’s about parts of the world so huge they help govern and shape our weather systems and climate and yet there’s a danger we might lose them,” says Simon. “I drove down roads in the Congo in the almost certain knowledge that within a couple of years 20 kilometres either side would be cut down for profit.
Trees are the lungs of the planet, so for the sake of its future we have to find a way of stopping that happening.” Wilderness With Simon Reeve airs on BBC2 on Sunday January 21st at 9pm.
Neighbours actor Troy Beckwith has died at the age of 48, with his soap co-stars confirming the sad news on social media.
What’s in a name, Shakespeare once asked. British actor Tom Hollander found out unexpectedly that a name can mean millions of dollars, as he accidentally received fellow actor Tom Holland‘s paycheck for a box-office bonus payment for The Avengers.
Star Trek: Enterprise actor Gary Graham has sadly died at the age of 73, it has been announced, as his ex-wife Susan Lavelle shared the heartbreaking news on social media. Susan confirmed the tragedy with a message for the fans, as she shared her devastation and "profound sadness" at the loss. Along with a number of snaps of the late star, who also starred in Alien Nation, Susan said: "It is with deep profound sadness to say that Gary Graham, my ex husband, amazing actor and father of our beautiful only child together, Haylee Graham, has passed away today.
The Hollywood Reporter.Graham is best known for his role as Ocampan community leader Tanis on “Star Trek: Voyager,” as Vulcan ambassador Soval on “Star Trek: Enterprise” and as first officer Ragnar in “Star Trek: Of Gods and Men” (2007) and “Star Trek: Renegades” from 2015-17.The veteran actor’s ex-wife, Susan Lavelle, also announced his death with a touching tribute on Facebook.“It is with deep profound sadness to say that Gary Graham, my ex husband, amazing actor and father of our beautiful only child together, Haylee Graham, has passed away today.,” she began. “We are completely devastated especially our daughter Haley.
EXCLUSIVE: Sarah Greene is “excited” to be at the center of a high-stakes “love triangle” involving James McArdle and Emun Elliott in Sexy Beast, the Paramount+ prequel to director Jonathan Glazer’s 2000 classic.
Fans of BBC soap EastEnders are preparing to say goodbye to a legend. Actress Tameka Empson, who brings Kim Fox to life on screen, is temporarily exiting Albert Square as she embarks on an exciting new adventure. On Monday's edition of The One Show, 22 January, Tameka shared the news of her departure, assuring fans: "Kim's gonna be okay! She's gonna be ok - she's going on a nice cruise with Howie and the children.
What a freak accident!
From writer, showrunner and executive producer Melanie Marnich (“The OA,” “The Affair”), executive producer David Heyman (“Wonka,” “Barbie”) and based on Liane Moriarty’s (“Big Little Lies,” “9 Perfect Strangers”) #1 New York Times bestselling novel of the same name “Apples Never Fall” is a new Apple TV drama arriving in March.
Great British Bake Off star Ruby Bhogal has revealed she is engaged to BBC presenter James Stewart.
Justin Bieber, Michael Bublé, Tate McRae and Will Arnett have been named team captains for the upcoming NHL All-Star Game.Yesterday (January 21), the NHL took to Instagram to announce the team captains for their upcoming All-Star Game, which takes place at the Scotiabank Arena on February 3. Four teams have been announced for the game, namely Team Matthews, Team McDavid, Team MacKinnon and Team Hughes.A post shared by NHL (@nhl)Team Matthews will be led by Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews and Justin Bieber, with the team’s defenseman Morgan Rielly as assistant captain.
Jolene Blalock, the Star Trek actress who was previously labelled one of the "world's sexiest women", has left fans gobsmacked in a new snap. The 48 year old star, who played T'Pol in Star Trek: Enterprise, looks like she's ageing in reverse as she shared the snap on Instagram. In the photo, Jolene is seen lounging in a Las Vegas casino, dressed in a tight red cocktail dress paired with white socks and Converse trainers.
Emily Longeretta From one Regina George to another. Rachel McAdams, who led the hit movie “Mean Girls” in 2004 as the main bully, appeared on the Jan. 20 episode of “Saturday Night Live” to introduce musical guest Reneé Rapp.
Fans are devastated after Strictly Star Jamie Laing announced he will quit his much-loved podcast show.The reality TV star, who rose to fame on Made In Chelsea, has made the decision to stop hosting his Private Parts podcast. Jamie, who reached new heights of fame during his stint on Strictly Come Dancing in 2020, announced the news to his fans in an Instagram video. In a comment under the emotional video, Jamie said: "Dear Listeners and Esteemed Guests, for the past seven years, 'Private Parts' has been more than just a podcast; it has been a journey filled with laughter, insights, and unforgettable conversations."To our loyal listeners, your support has been the backbone of this adventure.
Game of Thrones is the sort of industry dominating, pop culture titan that comes around every so often and totally changes the game. And while the characters fought for the Iron Throne, the show made its stars very wealthy in real life.
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André Onana has likened choosing to represent either Manchester United or Cameroon to being asked to pick your favourite parent after he finally arrived at the Africa Cup of Nations this week.
BBC star Theo Burrell has given an update to fans two years after being diagnosed with incurable brain cancer. The Antiques Roadshow expert was given the 'devastating' news a year after welcoming her son.
Many people tend to stay clear of their gardening duties in the winter months, particularly if there has been heavy snowfall. The bitterly cold temperatures have also continued to plummet making for icy conditions.
BBC News star Glenn Campbell has shared his story after being diagnosed with incurable brain cancer following a serious bike accident. The 48 year old BBC Scotland Political Editor bravely opened up about his condition, saying he's not scared of dying but is sad to miss his children growing up. Glenn found out about his tumour following a bad fall from his bike on a rough road, in which he broke 10 ribs.