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Robert Webb has described his heart surgery as a “gift” as it forced him to think about his health and put himself first. The actor and comedian, 50, is best known for appearing alongside David Mitchell in Channel 4 comedy Peep Show, where he plays unemployed musician Jez, and in sketch show That Mitchell And Webb Look. In 2019, he had a routine medical check during filming for the second series of his Channel 4 sitcom Back, alongside Mitchell, which revealed he had a congenital heart defect.
He told BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs: “There were symptoms but I was too much of an idiot to notice. At the time I was drinking and smoking quite heavily. I was 47 and I thought this is just what it feels like to be 47 when you still treat your body like a skip.
“So I’d get out of breath walking up hills, but I thought, that’s just what happens.Then I went for this medical and the doctor put his stethoscope on my heart and pulled this alarming face. “He said ‘What are you doing about the heart murmur?’ and I said ‘What heart murmur?’. I had a cardiologist saying, ‘You’re not going to have a heart attack in the next fortnight but in the next two or four months, this heart will fail’.” Webb, who married Abigail Burdess in 2006 and has two daughters, described that period of his life as a “rollercoaster”.
He said: “The scary bit was having the echo, you’re facing the wall and someone’s basically giving you this heart ultrasound and then the consultant came in, and then you hear the consultant going, ‘Oh, right, that is severe’. “It was quite instructive actually because my thoughts more or less in this order went, Abby, the children, the rest of my family, my friends.That was what I was thinking about. “I wasn’t thinking about
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Amy Robach and Andrew Shue may have separated, but it's safe to say that the blended family they created during their marriage is still as close-knit as ever.The former GMA star's daughters, Ava, 20, and Annalise, 17, have remained on good terms with their mom's ex-husband - and it's so heartwarming to see.Over the weekend, Annalise took to Instagram to share a photo of Andrew and his son Nate, 26, enjoying a meal out in New York City.VIDEO: Amy Robach and Andrew Shue's awkward interview revealed Annalise shared the photo on her Instagram account, alongside two smiling face emojis. The teenager had recently shared a public tribute to Nate - whose film, Senses has been nominated for a number of awards at Cannes this year.She wrote: "Proud lil sis," on her instagram Stories, while her older sibling Ava wrote: "[applause] for big brother".MORE: Amy Robach's grown-up daughter Ava is taking after famous mom in more than one wayMORE: Amy Robach and Andrew Shue's staggering joint networth of $100M is now dividedNate shared both posts on his own Instagram Stories in appreciation.
South By Southwest during the Empowering the Next Generation to Build a Better Future featured session. “Asali: Power of The Pollinators,” is an animated action-adventure short film that follows honey bee Asali after she meets a group of pollinators and a human environmental scientist. The unlikely group slowly saves Asali, her family and their home from a deadly monstrous force. Penn stars alongside Whoopi Goldberg, Monique Coleman (“High School Musical”), Ronen Rubinstein (“9-1-1 Lone Star”), Joy Ofodu (Mighty Express) and activist Lupita Pineda. Viola Davis and Julius Tennon serve as executive producers. In addition to starring and directing the short, Penn is also animating and producing the film with her production company Upenndo! Productions.
Tess Daly is no stranger to the limelight, having been the face of Strictly Come Dancing for nearly two decades.However, her focus is mainly on her two daughters - Phoebe, 18, and Amber, 13 - both of whom she shares with her husband of 19 years, Vernon Kay.WATCH: Tess Daly reveals the secret to her happy marriage to Vernon Kay "In my mind, I'm a mum, and that's what I've been for 18 years, and I manage to get out to work occasionally. But being a mum is so all-consuming," the presenter told Fabulous Magazine."For me, it's my most important role – it's what I am first and foremost.
Jen Shah revealed the difficult moments with her family before turning herself into Bryan Federal Prison Camp last month for participating in a nationwide telemarketing scheme that targeted the elderly. Shah, a figure on "Real Housewives of Salt Lake City," pled guilty last year to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud for her role in the scam, which allegedly began in 2012 and went on until her arrest in March 2021. In January, United States District Judge Sidney H.
Giovanni Pernice appears to have worried some of his fans after sharing a 'bigger than ever' announcement. The Strictly Come Dancing star is currently travelling up and down the country performing to audiences in his Made in Italy show.
Gaz Beadle's wife Emma has proudly revealed her scar after undergoing life-saving open heart surgery. The model, 30, who married Georgie Shore star Gaz in 2021, took to Instagram on Monday one month after an operation to fix three holes in her heart and a valve. Bravely displaying the incision mark in a selection of shots, she wore a black jumpsuit, which she had zipped down to expose her chest.
'Social media detectives' suggesting 'third party involvement' in the disappearance of a much-loved Salford dad are 'fuelling speculation', his devastated wife has said.
The phrase “bog off” lives rent free in every millennial kid’s mind, thanks to the one and only Tracy Beaker.The children’s show, which was adapted from Jacqueline Wilson’s best-selling books, ran from 2002 to 2005 initially, before returning for multiple spin-off shows from 2010. But while we know that Tracy herself is now a mum to her daughter Jess, and has since moved to the cosy seaside town of Cooksea, what about the actor who played her, Dani Harmer? Not to mention the other OG Dumping Ground kids that we grew up with… From Louise and Justine to Dolly and Layla, here are all the Tracy Beaker cast’s transformations.
Nadiya Bychkova and Kai Widdrington have a fairytale romance, and Kai regularly dotes on Nadiya's daughter Mila. However, Nadiya had her young girl before her romance with Kai developed, so who is the father of the six-year-old girl?Nadiya shares Mila with her ex-fiancé, Matija Skarabot, a Slovenian football player.
So, what’s the latest on “Star Trek 4“? J.J. Abrams certainly sounds bullish on the film’s future.
Strictly Come Dancing 2022 contestant Molly Rainford is reportedly on the verge of landing a role in BBC One soap EastEnders. News of the 22 year old's casting arrives via The Sun, with an insider telling the publication this week: "Molly joins a long line of former finalists who've gone on to bigger things than the competitors who've ultimately triumphed. "But anyone who saw her on Strictly could see the entertainment world was her oyster." EastEnders declined to comment upon OK's request.
Idris Elba is look sharp on the red carpet!
Longtime love! Bryce Dallas Howard and her husband, Seth Gabel, have a romance that stands the test of time.
Aljaz Skorjanec is very much getting used to life in the North, having left London for Cheshire with his pregnant wife Janette Manrara.After uprooting to their new abode last week, the Strictly Come Dancing couple - who are expecting their first child together - have wasted no time in settling in, and meeting old friends!WATCH: Janette Manrara and Aljaz Skorjanec share their magical news Taking to his Instagram page over the weekend, Aljaz revealed he enjoyed a mini Strictly reunion with Hollyoaks actor Ashley Taylor Dawson, who appeared on the BBC show back in 2013."Chuffed [heart emoji]," the professional dancer simply remarked alongside a selfie of the pair enjoying a pint at a local pub during the football. Meanwhile, Ashley – who danced with Ola Jordon – added: "Buzzing."Surprised fans rushed to post comments, with one writing: "Not the duo I expected to see!" Another stated: "The duo that we never knew we needed." A third post read: "Amazing to see two nice guys having a pint together."DON'T MISS: Strictly's Janette Manrara sparks fan reaction with unexpected baby confession Aljaz and Ashley enjoyed a mini Strictly reunion over the weekendA fourth person commented: "A great picture of you and Ashley having a beer.
It’s Monday and one star sign should accept new opportunities, while another starts to feel claustrophobic within a relationship.There are 12 zodiac signs - Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces - and the horoscopes for each can give you the lowdown on what your future holds, be it in work, your love life, your friends and family or more. These daily forecasts have been compiled by astrologer Russell Grant, who has been reading star signs for over 50 years. From Aries through to Pisces, here's what today could bring for your horoscope - and what you can do to be prepared.
John Schneider’s wife Alicia Allain has died.
Sebastian Maniscalco made the jump from stand-up comic to actor about five years ago, with small turns in “Cruise,” “Tag,” and “Green Book.” Then he had his first meaty role as “Crazy” Joe Gallo in Martin Scorsese‘s “The Irishman.” Now Maniscalco teams up with another “Irishman” actor, Robert De Niro, for his first starring role in “About My Father.” READ MORE: The 100 Most Anticipated Films Of 2023 Maniscalco plays a fictional version of himself in the upcoming film, about an Italian guy getting married to his all-American long-time girlfriend and the culture clash that happens when his old-school dad (De Niro) crashes a summer holiday weekend.
Jude Law has reportedly become a father again after he and his wife, Phillipa Coan, were spotted out and about in London. In pictures obtained by The Sun, the Fantastic Beasts actor could be seen walking through Heathrow looking rather flustered as he attempted to navigate the airport with Phillipa, a baby in a pram, and their two year old who was born in September 2020. The 50 year old actor was seen sporting a double denim outfit, a soft brown blazer, a trilby hat and a small cross-body bag as he walked alongside his wife.
Hollywood actor Jude Law has reportedly become a father again after he and his wife, Phillipa Coan, were spotted out and about in London. In pictures obtained by The Sun, the Fantastic Beasts actor could be seen walking through Heathrow looking rather flustered as he attempted to navigate the airport with Phillipa, a baby in a pram, and their two year old who was born in September 2020.The 50 year old actor was seen sporting a double denim outfit, a soft brown blazer, a trilby hat and a small cross-body bag as he walked alongside his wife. Phillipa, 32, who works as a business psychologist, was dressed down in a simple outfit comprised of graphic jogging bottoms and a simple black t-shirt as she bundled her hair on top of her head.