Renowned American musician Richard M Sherman, best known for his work on Mary Poppins, has passed away at the age of 95 due to age-related illness.
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Super Gran, has died aged 98.The show, which ran from 1985 to 1987, tells the story about an elderly grandmother who acquires superpowers after being struck by a magic ray. Granny Smith, who is usually accompanied by her grandson Willard, uses her powers to protect the residents of the fictional town Chisleton.Super Gran also featured guest appearances from various actors including footballer George Best, comedian and writer Spike Milligan, darts player Eric Bristow and actor Roy Kinnear.
The theme song to the show was performed by Scottish comedian and actor Billy Connolly, who also starred in the series.Ure also appeared in various stage productions and television shows, appearing opposite Orson Welles in a 1951 stage version of Othello.She was also known for appearing in a number of educational films by Encyclopaedia Britannica about William Shakespeare’s Macbeth, in which she portrayed Lady Macbeth.Her niece Kate McNeill confirmed that Ure died at her home in London. As reported by the BBC, McNeill described her as a “really kind” person.She also spoke about her aunt’s other work, which included appearances on Casualty, Midsomer Murders and The Crow Road.“She had a very memorable voice,” McNeill described.
“I remember my husband was watching Casualty one night, and I went ‘that’s Gudrun’ as soon as I heard the voice.”Ure, who was born in Stirlingshire, Scotland, was married for over 40 years to John Ramsay, who died in 2008. They shared a stepson together.
.Renowned American musician Richard M Sherman, best known for his work on Mary Poppins, has passed away at the age of 95 due to age-related illness.
Filmmaker Morgan Spurlock has died at just 53 years old.
has died at the age of 53. His death was announced by his brother, Craig Spurlock. Nicola Peltz-Beckham’s beloved grandmother dies at 95Latin Grammy-nominated vallenato singer Omar Geles dies in ColombiaSpurlock had cancer and appears to have died out of complications sparked by the disease in upstate New York.
Documentary filmmaker Morgan Spurlock, the creator of Super Size Me, has died at the age of 53.
Morgan Spurlock, the director and star of the 2004 McDonald’s documentary Super Size Me, has died aged 53.The news was shared by the filmmaker’s family, who said he died “peacefully” on Thursday (May 23) “surrounded by family and friends in New York from complications of cancer”.In a statement, Spurlock’s brother Craig said (via The Guardian): “It was a sad day, as we said goodbye to my brother Morgan. Morgan gave so much through his art, ideas, and generosity.
Morgan Spurlock, the acclaimed director of Super Size Me, has tragically passed away at the age of 53.The filmmaker shot to fame with his 2004 documentary, where he exclusively ate McDonald's meals for a month.The film, which was nominated for an Oscar, highlighted the damaging impact of fast food on health. Spurlock sadly died on Thursday (May 23) in New York due to complications from cancer. His brother Craig Spurlock confirmed the news to the New York Post, saying: "It was a sad day, as we said goodbye to my brother Morgan.
One of the internet's most famous dog, Kabosu, has died at the age of 18.The Shiba Inu, who was the face of the popular Doge meme and later the cryptocurrency Dogecoin, sadly passed away on Friday, May 24, after suffering from leukaemia and liver disease. Her owner, Atsuko Sato, announced the sad news on Instagram, writing: "To all of you who loved Kabosu, on the morning of the 24 May, Kabosu crossed the rainbow bridge.Thank you all so much for your support over the years.
Music legend Frank Ifield, who played a pivotal role in kickstarting The Beatles' career, has died at the age of 86.
EastEnders star Michelle Gayle barely seems to have aged a day, despite appearing in the popular BBC One soap an incredible three decades ago. London-born actress Michelle famously portrayed Hattie Tavernier from 1990 to 1993 and is now 53 years old.The Taverniers were a landmark family in EastEnders as they were the first collective black family to join the soap at the same time.
A superfan of crime-solving pensioner Super Gran has had a tattoo of the iconic character inked - on his bum. Gregor Sanders, 45, got the large tattoo of actress Gudrun Ure in her most famous role.
Beloved Super Gran star Gudrun Ure has tragically died at the age of 98, according to reports.
Whether playing DI Kate Fleming in Line of Duty or a back-against-the-wall bomb disposal expert in ITV’s Trigger Point, Vicky McClure has mastered the art of procedurals over the years.
World-famous DJ Avicii’s ex-girlfriend, Emily Goldbert, has died at the age of just 34 - six years after the death of the Wake Me Up hitmaker. Emily died from a pulmonary embolism on April 3 in La Jolla, California, having just last year had celebrated being "cancer free" in a moving post on social media. Her family described the 34 year old as a "vivacious and unique person who experienced many adventures in her all too brief life".
Coronation Street star James Laurenson, renowned for his long-standing career in TV and film, has sadly passed away at the age of 84.
Coronation Street and The Crown actor James Laurenson has sadly passed away at the age of 84 after a remarkable 50-year career in TV and film. Laurenson made his film debut back in 1969 with a minor role in Ken Russell's Women In Love, and also starred in The Crown in 2016. In the popular Netflix series about the Royal Family, he appeared as Doctor Weir – a Scottish physician and homeopath who served as the royal physician.The talented actor also made history by performing the first gay kiss on television alongside Ian McKellen.This groundbreaking moment occurred in a 1970 TV adaptation of Christopher Marlowe's Edward II, three years after homosexuality was decriminalised.
TikTok star Dr. Kimberley Nix has died age 31.The social media star was diagnosed with metastatic sarcoma three years ago and had been documenting her cancer journey online. Kimberley began sharing her battle online in 2021 when she was 28 years old and in her final three of her internal medicine core residency.
Supernatural inspired an incredibly dedicated fandom, which is still supporting the cast years after the show came to a close.
Grease star Susan Buckner, who played Sandy's best friend Patty Simcox in the hit film, has died at age 72. Her family revealed Susan died peacefully surrounded by loved ones in Miami on Thursday 2 May according to Deadline. Susan is survived by her son Adam Josephs, daughter Samantha Mansfield, grandchildren Oliver, Riley, Abigail and Ruby as well as her sister Linda.
Dead by Daylight voice star Zoey Alexandria, also known as Zoey Wenforf, has tragically passed away at the tender age of 29 due to a rare form of brain swelling.The sad news was confirmed on a GoFundMe page set up to help with her medical bills.The page revealed that Zoey, best known for voicing The Unknown in Dead by Daylight, succumbed to paediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANDAS), a type of encephalitis uncommon in adults.The fundraising page also disclosed that she had an immunoglobulin G deficiency and chronic strep infections, making her more susceptible to illness.The campaign, launched in March 2022, aimed to raise $10,000 to support her as her health conditions prevented her from working. Fans of the popular horror game were quick to express their sorrow following the announcement.
Former Grand National jockey Michael Byrne has died aged 36. Members of the horse racing community have been left devastated by his tragic death, with tributes flooding in.