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direct to your inboxSir Sean Connery, Dame Barbara Windsor, and Caroline Flack were among the many stars who died in 2020.The tumultuous year began with the shock death of basketball star Kobe Bryant, who was killed alongside his daughter in a helicopter crash.This was before the pandemic upended life as we knew it, and took it away from a famous few.Here, we take a look at 55 of the high-profile figures who said their final goodbyes over the last 12 months:Derek Acorah died at the age of 69 on

In a year dominated by heartbreaking news, the showbiz world lost a host of its most celebrated stars. Some were tragically young, others had lived a full, rewarding life – but all those who died left behind a legacy that will ensure they’re never forgotten.The year ended on a particularly sad note with the loss of Dame Barbara Windsor, who passed away on 10 December, aged 83, after battling dementia.

Dame Barbara Windsor's devastated husband Scott Mitchell says he is "completely overwhelmed" after fans raised £100,000 in her honour within days. A fundraising page for the late star saw the donations pour in and six figures was quickly collected.The total is already heading for £110,000 and every penny is heading to Alzheimer's Research UK.The soap legend died on December 10 aged 83 after a brave battle with Alzheimer's disease.

National treasure Dame Barbara Windsor passed away on Thursday 10 December after a long battle with dementia.The vivacious actress, famous for her long stint on EastEnders as Peggy Mitchell, spoke to former co-star Ross Kemp just three weeks prior, where she told him her dying wish. The 83 year old, via FaceTime, spoke to Ross, 56, about her despair over the disease and how much she felt that more research should be done into the topic.

After Dame Barbara Windsor tragically passed away on Thursday, Prince William paid a moving tribute to her while appearing at The London Palladium.The royal, who previously put on an affectionate display with wife Kate Middleton, appeared alongside his family to watch Pantoland at the West End.The 38 year old took to the stage to give a speech to thank the key workers who were in the audience, but firstly paid tribute to the legendary actress.The Duke of Cambridge began: "Before I go on, I want

EastEnders star Shane Richie has opened up on the last message he received from late star Dame Barbara Windsor, who passed away on Thursday. Shane, who played the iconic role of Alfie Moon in the BBC soap, affectionately called Barbara the ‘Duchess’ while talking to Alex Jones on The One Show.The actor, 56, recently appeared on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! and admitted that before he had his phone taken away from him, he received a message from Dame Barbara’s husband Scott.

Barbara Windsor after she sadly passed away last night.

After it was revealed that British icon Barbara Windsor had tragically passed away, tributes have been flowing in from her various co-stars.The actress, whose little act of kindness gave Dermot O'Leary a career boost, sadly lost her life to Alzheimers at the age of 83. Barbara's EastEnders on-screen son Ross Kemp took to Instagram and paid a touching tribute to her.

After battling with Alzheimer's it was sadly announced on 11 December that the legend Dame Barbara Windsor has passed away. Many people will know her from roles such as the iconic Peggy Mitchell in EastEnders, or from her early work in the famous Carry On films.

Dame Barbara Windsor’s wonderful act of kindness helped Dermot O'Leary shake off his crippling anxiety in the early years of his career.The TV great's death has been announced, two years after symptoms of her Alzheimer’s started to show.The entertainment world have been paying tribute to the former EastEnders star following the heartbreaking statement of her death very late on Thursday night.

Martin Kemp has described the late Dame Barbara Windsor as “one of life’s good people”. The former 'EastEnders' star - who played Steve Owen in the BBC soap opposite the Peggy Mitchell actress - has heaped praise on Barbara after her sad death this week aged 83 after a long battle with Alzheimer's.

Jacqueline Jossa has paid tribute to Dame Barbara Windsor after the TV legend lost her battle with Alzheimer's aged 83 on 10 December, 2020. Barbara had played the iconic Peggy Mitchell in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders on and off from 1994 to 2016, crossing paths with Jacqueline, who played Lauren Branning.

Liam Gallagher and Mystery Jets singer Blaine Harrison have led the music world’s tributes to Dame Barbara Windsor, who has died aged 83.The iconic EastEnders actress died on Thursday evening (December 10) at a London care home, after a battle with dementia.Tributes have flooded in from the music world, with Harrison sharing a picture of the moment he met her.“The only Queen I’d ever bow down to,” he captioned a photo of their meeting.RIP Babs and carry on camping LG x— Liam Gallagher

Barbara Windsor, the British actress whose acting career spanned seven decades and ranged from cheeky comedies to the soap opera "EastEnders," has died. She was 83.

Oliver Dowden made a blunder while paying tribute to EastEnders star Barbara Windsor, who has died at the age of 83. Windsor, who shot to fame in the Carry On films before playing Peggy Mitchell on EastEnders, died yesterday (10 December), her husband confirmed.

Barbara Windsor was famous for playing no nonsense EastEnders landlady Peggy Mitchell from 1994 to 2016. But before that, she was a star of Carry On during the swinging sixties and one of the most lusted after women in the country.The actress was never short of male attention, so let’s look back over the star’s love life.

EastEnders stars have paid touching tributes to their former co-star and friend Dame Barbara Windsor after she tragically lost her life aged 83 following a long battle with Alzheimer's. Barbara played the iconic Peggy Mitchell on the popular soap opera on and off from 1994 to 2016, leaving a lasting impression on both her fellow actors as well as the public.

Queen Elizabeth II.She began her career on the stage — gaining a Tony Award nomination in 1965 when the anti-war musical “Oh, What a Lovely War!” went to Broadway — before becoming a member of the ensemble cast of the “Carry On” films, a series of cheap and cheerful comedies specializing in slapstick and bawdy jokes. Windsor’s bubbly manner and wicked laugh were an essential part of the “Carry On” formula, and she appeared in nine of the comedies between 1964 and 1974.

direct to your inboxTributes have been paid to the EastEnders and Carry On actor Dame Barbara Windsor who has sadly died at 83 following a long battle with dementia.Her husband, Scott Mitchell, said she had died shortly after 8.30pm on Thursday.He said: “It is with deep sadness that I can confirm that my darling wife Barbara passed away at 8.35pm on Thursday 10th December at a London Care Home.

Dame Barbara Windsor has passed away aged 83 from Alzheimer's at a London care home, her husband Scott Mitchell has announced.In a statement, Scott said: "It is with deep sadness that I can confirm that my darling wife Barbara passed away at 8.35pm on Thursday 10 December at a London care home.

EastEnders actress Dame Barbara Windsor has died aged 83, her family has confirmed. Dame Barbara Windsor leaves behind her husband Scott Mitchell, who she married in 2000.The actress joined the cast of EastEnders in 1994 as iconic character Peggy Mitchell, and in 1999 she won the British Soap Award for Best Actress.

Eamonn Holmes has paid a lovely tribute to Barbara Windsor in honour of her 83rd birthday, which took place on Thursday. The This Morning host even made a special mention to her husband Scott Mitchell amid the former EastEnders star's dementia battle.MORE: Barbara Windsor's heartbroken husband reveals actress has forgotten himSharing a throwback picture with Barbara and wife Ruth Langsford, the 60-year-old presenter wrote: "We laughed all night...

Ross Kemp and Tamzin Outhwaite were among the 'EastEnders' actors to wish their former co-star Dame Barbara Windsor a happy 83rd birthday. The former Peggy Mitchell actress - who was recently moved into a care home amid her battle with dementia, leaving her husband Scott Mitchell feeling "awful" - turned 83 on Thursday (06.08.20), and several of her former soap colleagues have sent her birthday wishes.

In 2015, dementia overtook heart disease as one of the biggest killers in the UK.The word dementia refers to a set of symptoms that may include memory loss and difficulties with thinking, problem solving or language.The most common cause of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease. Ross Kemp has been raising awareness in his recent documentary, Living With Dementia, after his former on-screen mum and close friend Barbara Windsor revealed in 2018 that she was living with Alzheimer’s.

Barbara Windsor's husband Scott Mitchell has opened up about the heartbreaking moment his wife has forgot him. During an appearance on Good Morning Britain, the 56-year-old updated fans about the progress of her dementia and how living with the disease has been a difficult battle.READ: Ross Kemp gives update on Barbara Windsor's heartbreaking Alzheimer's battle"She gets herself together for moments like that," he shared when speaking about taking her to the theatre.

Ross Kemp was "taken aback" when Dame Barbara Windsor couldn't remember who he was. The 'EastEnders' actor visited his former co-star and on-screen mother's home for his new two-part ITV series 'Living With Dementia', and he couldn't help but be shocked when Barbara - who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2014 - forgot him during an off-camera conversation.

Ross Kemp has revealed how Alzheimer’s disease has left his former EastEnders co-star, Barbara Windsor unable to recognise him.Kemp starred alongside 82-year-old Windsor as they played mother and son Peggy and Grant Mitchell on the BBC One soap for over 20 years.Still close friends, the 55-year-old has spoken candidly about how Windsor’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis six years ago has changed the star as part of his latest documentary series Ross Kemp: Living With Dementia.“Barbara was my 'TV mum' on