Welsh actor Ewen MacIntosh, who starred in the UK's version of The Office, has died aged 50.The comedian played Keith Bishop, the slightly oddball character who worked in the accounting section, in the Ricky Gervais show which aired from 2001 to 2003.Talent management company JustRight Management posted a heartfelt message on X announcing his passing: "With great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved comedy genius Ewen MacIntosh. His family thank all who supported him, especially Willow Green Care Home.There will be a private cremation for family & close friends soon & a celebratory memorial later in the year." His friend and former colleague Ricky Gervais also sent his condolences, describing Ewen as "very funny and very lovely". "Extremely sad news," he wrote on X.
Jack White pays tribute to Dexter Romweber: “He was rock n’ roll inside and out”
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Jack White has paid tribute to Dexter Romweber of Flat Duo Jets, describing him as a man who was “rock n’ roll inside and out”.Romweber’s death at 57 years old was announced by his family on Facebook yesterday, who stated that he passed away at his home on February 16. They said they “believed he died of natural causes”, although a medical examination is still pending.
“We will have more to say soon, but ask for privacy at this time,” the family continued.In an extensive Instagram post, White wrote eloquently about the time he spent with Romweber, and shared a track he recorded with his group the Dex Romweber Duo in 2009, ‘Last Kind Word Blues’.A post shared by Jack White (@officialjackwhite)“A brick crashed through my window last night,” White wrote. “Cat Power had wrote to me; John Michael Dexter Romweber had passed away, passed on, bill past due.
He wasn’t a Rock N’ Roll musician, he WAS Rock N’ Roll inside and out, without even having to try, he couldn’t help himself.”“People toss that around a lot, but in Dex’s case it was actually true. To call him Punk would be like calling the Great Pyramid a sand castle.
He was the type that don’t get 3 course dinners, awards, gold records and statues made of them because they are too real, too much, too strange, too good. Dex was a true tortured romantic, unfairly treated and broken hearted at all times but still hopeful.
He was an electrical outlet, an old soul, a vampire, a cave man in a modern age, a WWI trench soldier, a different kind of American, out of luck living on the outskirts of town, lonely even when in a room of thousands.”Later in the post, White shared: “He was one of my favorite people I’ve ever known and one of my most cherished influences. He once finished
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ITV Love Island fans fuming as they say final was 'rigged' with favourites losing out
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Robin Windsor's BBC Strictly Come Dancing exit 'broke his heart' as devastated co-stars pay tribute
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Jamie Laing pays tribute to “legend” Jordan North after backlash to news of BBC Radio 1 replacement
BBC Radio 1’s Drivetime Show.News that the Made In Chelsea star would be the new host of the radio show arrived last week, when it was reported that he would be taking over the hosting role for the Drivetime show with Vick Hope.North presented at Radio 1 for a decade, and is reportedly set to move over to Capital FM and take over from Roman Kemp, who has hosted the Capital Breakfast show for seven years.Following news of his departure from Radio 1, however, some listeners took to social media to criticise the decision to bring Laing in as a replacement, and accused the reality star of not being as deserving for the role as the Burnley host.Now, Laing has also taken to socials to describe North as a “legend” and share his excitement to take on the new role.“Guys, firstly I’m beyond excited to be joining the amazing Vick Hope on Radio1’s Drivetime Show,” he wrote. “Jordan North is a complete pro/legend.
Pulp’s Jarvis Cocker thanks fans and pays tribute after the death of his mother
Pulp‘s Jarvis Cocker has thanked fans for their support after his mother passed away at the beginning of this year.The frontman shared in a new Instagram post today (February 19) that his mum, Christine, died the day after Pulp performed a Hogmanay concert in Edinburgh to ring in the new year.“It’s 49 days since my mum passed away,” the musician captioned the post. “She died the day after Pulp played the Hogmanay concert in Edinburgh.
Real life of Bafta winner Samantha Morton - health battle, homeless past and breakout roles
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Dexter Romweber of Flat Duo Jets has died aged 57
Jack White and Cat Power are amongst those who have paid their respects to the rockabilly musician – read their tributes below.From the Romweber Family, "It is our sad duty to inform the world that our beloved youngest brother John Michael…Posted by Dex Romweber on Friday, February 16, 2024Described by his family as a “singer, guitarist, artist and bon vivant”, Dexter was a significant figure in the roots-rock underground. Born in Batesville, Indiana as the youngest of seven and growing up in Florida, the Romweber family eventually settled in Chapel Hill, North Carolina when Dexter was eleven.From there, Dexter would play in a number of bands, but come to notoriety with the Flat Duo Jets.
A mum who was bitten by her husband's ex-lover, a skint American musician turned drug mule and a brutal assault
A number of violent thugs are amongst those who were put behind bars this week in Greater Manchester.
Shailene Woodley, Jack Whitehall Join Voice Cast of ‘Girl in the Clouds’ (EXCLUSIVE)
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Rita Ora Confirms She Co-Hosted 'Today' Show at Last Minute Amid Kelly Rowland Backout Report
Rita Ora appears to be addressing a major report.
Jack Whitehall and Roxy Horner take baby for stroll as he gushes over 'adorable' daughter
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I was Ice Spice’s stand-in for her Super Bowl commercial — but I was never told that
thought she was the s–t — until she got the part. Alexa Beckford, a content creator, revealed she was Ice Spice’s stand-in for her Starry soft drink Super Bowl commercial — but claimed that she wasn’t fully informed about her doppelgänger role until the rapper walked on set.“I’m cosplaying Ice Spice for the Super Bowl and I was just gonna find out in the middle of watching the game?” Beckford said in a viral TikTok clip.
'Our hearts soared when we listened' - Radio DJs pay tribute to Steve Wright to broadcaster who was 'born to be in a studio
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Slipknot’s Clown addresses “misunderstandings about who started the band”
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Deadline’s Doc Talk Podcast: Directors Maite Alberdi And Kaouther Ben Hania Reveal Secrets From Their Oscar-Nominated Films
It’s been a busy week for Oscar-nominated documentary filmmakers Maite Alberdi and Kaouther Ben Hania. On Monday, Alberdi, director of The Eternal Memory, and Ben Hania, director of Four Daughters, joined fellow nominees at the glittering Oscar Nominees Luncheon at the Beverly Hilton. Today, they sit down with Deadline for the latest edition of our Doc Talk podcast.
The moving moment Sara Cox pays tribute to Steve Wright on BBC Radio 2
BBC Radio 2 host Sara Cox promised to 'try and do Steve Wright proud' as she opened her show moments after his death was announced. Steve, 69, had been a presenter on BBC Radio 1 and Radio 2 since the 1980s.
Radio 2's Steve Wright dead at 69 – fans devastated as stars pay tribute to legend
Radio 2 presenter Steve Wright has tragically died at age 69, his family have confirmed.The presenters family released a heartfelt statement which read: "It is with deep sorrow and profound regret that we announce the passing of our beloved Steve Wright. "In addition to his son, Tom, and daughter, Lucy, Steve leaves behind his brother, Laurence and his father Richard. Also, much-loved close friends and colleagues, and millions of devoted radio listeners who had the good fortune and great pleasure of allowing Steve into their daily lives as one of the UK's most enduring and popular radio personalities.
Jeremy Kyle, 58, pays tribute to wife Vicky as he returns to work after birth of 6th child
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Liam Gallagher says ‘f—k the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’ after Oasis nomination — and takes dig at brother Noel
not gonna be the day.Liam Gallagher of Oasis is not honored that Oasis is nominated for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Hours after the rock institution announced its contenders for the Class of 2024, Liam, 51, took to X, the platform previously known as Twitter, writing: “F–k the Rock n Roll hall of fame its full of BUMBACLARTS LG x.”Other nominated acts include Mary J.
Inside Strictly Come Dancing tour wrap party as Annabel Croft in tears and pros break up argument
The stars of Strictly Come Dancing enjoyed a fun-filled night out at the wrap party on Sunday. The Strictly Live Tour ended at London's O2 Arena on Sunday, 11 February, after kicking off on January 19 in Birmingham.Tennis ace Annabel Croft appeared emotional following the string of nationwide shows. Annabel, 57, initially danced with Johannes Radebe in the popular BBC contest, where she came in fourth place and was eliminated from the ballroom and Latin dancing show just before the final.