Linda Nolan's family slam vile rumours circulating online that star has died

The Beatles in their early days, has died at the age of 81.The news was first announced via The Cavern Club Liverpool – where The Beatles rose to prominence – on Tuesday, followed by Roag Best, the brother of former Beatles drummer Pete Best.A cause of death has yet to be announced.The Cavern Club Liverpool wrote on Facebook: “It’s with great sadness to hear about the passing of Chas Newby. Chas stepped in for The Beatles for a few dates when Stuart Sutcliffe stayed in Hamburg and latterly he played for The Quarrymen. Interestingly, he was also the first left-handed bass guitarist in The Beatles.

Coleen Nolan’s sister, Linda Nolan, has taken to Instagram to share an update with her followers on her battle with cancer. Alongside a photo of herself, Linda wrote: Photo from my first day of radiotherapy earlier this week, 4 sessions down - another 6 to go!” In late March, Linda, 64, shared the news that her incurable secondary breast cancer had spread to her brain and that she was, heartbreakingly, beginning to make arrangements for her funeral. At the time, Linda said her late husband Brian Hudson, who passed away after battling skin cancer in 2007, as well as her sister Bernie, who tragically died from the disease in 2013, had both planned their own funerals.

If you opened Twitter this weekend, the odds are that your feed was filled with loving tributes to Rick Dalton, Leonardo DiCaprio’s B-grade movie star from Quentin Tarantino’s “Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood.” So naturally, the joke spread like wildfire, and before long, Dalton’s death notice had even been “added” to the marquee of the New Beverly Cinema, the repertory movie theater in Los Angeles owned by Tarantino himself.

Andy Rourke, the bassist in seminal British indie rock band The Smiths, has died age 59. The news was announced on Friday by Rourke's former bandmate Johnny Marr, who paid tribute to "a kind and beautiful soul" and confirmed Rourke passed away following a lengthy battle with pancreatic cancer. In his statement, Marr wrote: "It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Andy Rourke after a lengthy illness with pancreatic cancer.

The Smiths, has died. He was 59.Rourke’s death was announced today (May 19) by former bandmate Johnny Marr on social media.

Reclusive Take That star Jason Orange looked almost unrecognisable during a rare appearance recently, after his no-show with his former band at the King's Coronation Concert.The 52 year old flashed a wry smile as he was spotted out and about on a walk, as he wrapped up against the unpredictable spring weather in a long navy jacket that was buttoned up over a grey sweater and navy shirt.The star had let his now-grey beard grow out slightly, as a hint of lighter hair poked out from under his blue beanie hat as he browsed for property at an estate agents. Jason was absent at King Charles' star-studded Coronation Concert at Windsor Castle on Sunday, May 7, as his former Take That bandmates, Gary Barlow, Howard Donald and Mark Owen, performed some of their hit songs on stage.

Kate Bush has shared an emotional tribute to her former bassist John Giblin, who has died at the age of 71.The musician’s death was confirmed in a Facebook post by the band Osibisa, with whom he had recently collaborated.Giblin passed away last Sunday (May 14) in Cheltenham after “battling illness”, according to the group. The obituary went on to describe him as a “bass guitarist, double bass player, arranger and all-round session musician extraordinaire”.The musician’s longstanding partnership with Bush began when he played bass on the legendary artist’s 1980 singles ‘Babooshka’ and ‘Breathing’, both of which appear on her third album ‘Never For Ever’.Additionally, Giblin and Bush contributed bass and backing vocals, respectively, to Peter Gabriel‘s song ‘No Self Control’ that same year.Giblin would go on to feature on Bush’s records ‘The Sensual World’ (1989), ‘The Red Shoes’ (1993), ‘Aerial’ (2005), ‘Director’s Cut’ (2011) and ’50 Words For Snow’ (2011).He was later chosen by Bush to perform in the band for her long-awaited comeback shows at London’s Hammersmith Apollo in 2014.

We’ve just finished the first exclusive shoot and sit-down chat with Anne Nolan ahead of her latest book launch, and she’s left us feeling uplifted and inspired. Despite going through some dark times during her 72 years, she remains positive and has a strength about her that’s rare.Titled New Beginnings, her autobiography follows on from Anne’s Song – released in 2009 – and is packed with explosive and emotive stories. She says, “I just wanted to write my life story, really.

Popular parenting blogger Heather Armstrong has died at the age of 47, her boyfriend has announced.

TW: Mentions of suicide and mental illness.Heather Armstrong, who popularized the “mommy blog” genre with her witty and honest thoughts on motherhood and life, has died at age 47.Armstrong, who wrote under the moniker “Dooce,” died by suicide at home in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, her boyfriend Pete Ashdown told . He added that she had been sober for 18 months before a recent relapse.

Take That are one of the musical acts set to perform at the highly anticipated Coronation concert this weekend.Taking to the stage alongside Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Paloma Faith, the mega famous boy band have cemented themselves as British national treasures, so it’s no surprise Charles and Camilla made the phone call to invite them. But as well as their successful career, what else do we know about Gary Barlow, Howard Donald, Marc Owen and previous members, Robbie Williams and Jason Orange? From Gary Barlow’s wife to Robbie Williams’ recent comments about his and wife Ayda’s sex life, here’s everything you need to know about the love lives of Take That… Gary Barlow This year, Gary Barlow and his wife Dawn Andrews will celebrate their 23rd wedding anniversary.The couple met on Take That’s 1995 Nobody Else tour, where Dawn was one of the dancers.

Britain’s Got Talent viewers were treated to a serious blast from the past on Saturday’s edition of the popular ITV talent show, when 90’s favourite Mr Blobby made an appearance on the stage! Once a staple of Saturday night variety show Noel's House Party, the iconic pink character has often divided audiences with his comedic and sometimes chaotic antics.This was especially true on Saturday’s BGT, when Mr Blobby managed to fall face first into the floor mere moments after making his way onto the stage. Ever the consummate professional, the cheeky chap was soon back on his feet and got stuck into a very ingenious act, which featured a spot of magic, although this too didn’t strictly go to plan.

As another episode of Britain’s Got Talent got underway on Saturday night, new judge Bruno Tonioli surprised a children’s dance group by personally inviting them to audition for the show while they were on a trip to Madam Tussauds. The youngsters, who were all part of dance group United 2 Dance were attending the waxwork museum when they stopped in front of a remarkably lifelike replica of the former Strictly Come Dancing judge.

The Nolans have confirmed that Linda has not passed away – despite reports on social media. Earlier this year, Linda shared the heartbreaking news that her cancer had spread to her brain and will undergo radiotherapy as a result. The songstress, 64, was first diagnosed with breast cancer in almost 20 years ago, but insists that she's "living with" the illness, rather than dying from it.

Linda is still alive, after a false rumour circulated that the brain tumour-suffering star had died. It has been just weeks since Linda confirmed that the terminal cancer had spread to her brain, and revealed that she has purchased a wheelchair in readiness for the difficult times to come. The Nolans attached a message featuring the death hoax to their post, explaining: "Just over 20 minutes since this was tweeted and the sheer volume of calls we've received because of this.

Linda Nolan has been forced to issue a statement confirming she is alive after a hoax tweet spread on social media. Musician Linda, 64, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2006, before getting a diagnosis of incurable secondary breast cancer in 2017, which had spread to her hip. The cancer has continued to spread, with The Nolans singer revealing in March that her cancer had spread to her brain and she was now ‘preparing for the inevitable.

Blackpool star is battling cancer and revealed in March that the disease has spread to her brain. The much-loved 64-year-old showbiz personality was part of the singing group The Nolans and Mid-Sussex radio presenter mistakenly paid tribute to the "late" singer on Thursday, forcing her devastated family to deny her death. The tweet, from Tony Airey, read: "So sad to read that @LindaNolan_ has died I have so many memories seeing the Nolans at concerts I still have a signed photo from 83 Crawley Sports Centre West Sussex loved playing their music on my mobile disco & hospital radio crawley sending condolences to family R.

Monty Python star Sir Michael Palin has announced the death of his wife of 57 years. The actor and TV veteran, 79, wrote on his website that Helen, whom he met while still a teenager, had been suffering from chronic pain and kidney failure. He described her as “the bedrock of my life” and asked for privacy while their family grieves.

Ed Sheeran’s grandmother Ann Mary Sheeran has died. Ann Mary, known as Nancy by her nearest and dearest, inspired the hitmaker’s 2017 track Nancy Mulligan – Mulligan being his grandmother’s maiden name – and passed away peacefully at her care home in Ireland last Tuesday April 25. An obituary penned for his grandma hailed Nancy as a “beloved wife of the late Bill and loving mother of Jim, Bill, Peter, Chris, John, MaryAnne, Bridget and the late Sally and sister of the late Thomas, Jim, May and Peggy”.

Gordon Lightfoot passed away this evening in a Toronto hospital at 7:30 p.m. More info to come..Posted by Gordon Lightfoot on Monday, May 1, 2023Lightfoot’s death comes less than a month after he announced the cancellation of his 2023 United States and Canada tour.