Tributes to 'kind and compassionate' former Oldham council leader Jean Stretton following her death

Professional wrestler Sara Lee has unfortunately passed away.

Keith Urban was one of the many famous country stars to pay a public tribute following the death of Loretta Lynn on Tuesday.MORE: Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman to spend rest of year apartAfter the sad news was announced, Keith - who is currently on tour - took to Instagram to share a series of photos of the pair together, including a fond memory of him jumping out of a cake on her 87th birthday.Alongside the photos, he wrote: "There’s unique artists, and I mean truly unique artists, and then there’s the very rare ‘one of one’ unclonable originals. That was THE Miss Loretta Lynn.

John Lennon signed on day of his murder in 1980 is going on auction.The late Beatle‘s signature is displayed on a legal document that is up for auction through Gotta Have Rock and Roll tomorrow (October 4). You can view it here.The typed letter lists three people to whom Lennon gave his proxy to vote at an annual meeting for the Beatles corporations that was happening nine days later in London.It was signed by Lennon on December 8, 1980, hours before he was shot and killed by Mark Chapman outside his New York City apartment block.The document is expected to fetch between $30,000 (£26,366) and $50,000 (£43,943).Incidentally, Lennon also put his signature on another item that same day.

Tributes have been paid to rapper Coolio, who died at the age of 59 on Wednesday. Coolio is perhaps best known for his 1995 hit "Gangsta's Paradise" that helped usher in an era of gangster rap with mainstream appeal. His peers in the scene, including Snoop Dogg and Ice Cube, were among the first to share messages on social media following the news of his death.

Wynonna Judd is speaking out for the first time since the death of her mother, and music partner, Naomi Judd in April. During a sit down with “CBS Sunday Morning”, the 58-year-old country music superstar revealed that she still feels anger following the loss of her mother.

Wynonna Judd is speaking out for the first time since the death of her mother, and music partner, Naomi Judd in April. Duringa sit down with , the 58-year-old country music superstar revealed that she still feels anger following the loss of her mother.  “Incredibly angry,” she said.

Lupita Nyong'o "dreaded" shooting 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' without Chadwick Boseman. The 39-year-old actress starred as Nakia in the 2018 MCU movie alongside Chadwick Boseman - who died from colon cancer at the age of 43 back in 2020 - in the title role and explained that she found it "unfathomable" that director Ryan Coogler could find a way to bring a sequel to the screen without her former co-star. She said: "I didn’t have doubts – I had dread.

Prince Harry is "desperately making last-minute changes" to tell-all book following the death of Queen Elizabeth. The 38-year-old royal - who stepped down from duties back in 2020 and relocated to L. A with wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex back in 2020 - had received a multi-million advance to pen an "explosive" memoir with a ghost writer but is said to be "desperately trying to refine" the tome before it is published later this year following the passing of his grandmother.

Iranian filmmaker Bahman Ghobadi has penned an open letter to the Academy of Motion Pictures, requesting the Academy defend the civil rights of his country’s people. 

Following Anne Heche‘s death, the topic of her estate quickly caused contention within her family.

King Charles has been "deeply touched" by the support following the death of Queen Elizabeth. The 73-year-old royal - who acceded to the throne the moment his mother passed away on September 8 at the age of 96 following a 70 year reign - issued a statement on the even of Her Late Majesty's funeral where he noted that himself and his wife Queen Consort Camilla have been "moved beyond measure" after completing a UK tour. In the statement from Buckingham Palace, he said: "Over the last ten days, my wife and I have been so deeply touched by the many messages of condolence and support we have received from this country and across the world.

Prince Edward is feeling "overwhelmed by emotion'" following the death of Queen Elizabeth The 58-year-old royal - who is the son of the late monarch and her late husband Prince Philip and the brother of King Charles - had "learned to share" his parents with the world as part of the family and thanked the nation for their support following his mother's passing on 8 September at the age of 96 following a 70-year reign. In a statement, he said: "As a family, we have grown up learning to share our parents, especially our beloved mama, with the Nation, her Realms and the Commonwealth. While it has been lovely to have spent time saying our own farewell privately at Balmoral, it is now time to allow others to be able to say their farewell.

Former Stockport council leader Elise Wilson has announced she will not be standing for re-election next year. Coun Wilson, who still heads up the Labour group, plans to step down in May after completing nine years at the town hall - including three as leader of the council.

South Ayrshire Council leader Martin Dowey has laid out the plans for the future of the Citadel if councillors vote to scrap the proposed town centre leisure centre.

Queen Elizabeth II's death, Prince Harry penned a touching tribute honoring his late grandmother. On Tuesday, the 37-year-old released the lengthy statement, calling Her Majesty a «guiding compass.»«In celebrating the life of my grandmother, Her Majesty The Queen—and in mourning her loss—we are all reminded of the guiding compass she was to so many in her commitment to service and duty,» Harry wrote in the statement, shared by royal reporter Omid Scobie on Twitter.«She was globally admired and respected.

Prince William is saying a heartbreaking goodbye to his beloved “Grannie” Queen Elizabeth II.