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Sky Sports presenter Simon Thomas has revealed he feels "blessed" as he prepares to welcome his third child.The 51 year old is expecting baby number two with his wife Derrina, who he married in 2021.The couple already share 15-month-old daughter Talitha together, while Simon is also dad to 12 year old Ethan - his son with his late wife Gemma. Simon has told how he feels "really fortunate having the life I do" after sadly losing Gemma, who died in 2017 just days after being diagnosed with blood cancer. He told The Mirror: "The baby is due in a few weeks' time, so quite close to the end of the ­football season.

Steve Brown has become a familiar face amongst BBC viewers as part of the presenting team on Escape To The Country, joining names such as Jules Hudson, Alistair Appleton, and Melissa Porter to front the show.The TV presenter joined the series in early 2017, helping the public purchase their dream property in rural areas of the UK. After exploring each house, the presenter asks the buyers to guess the asking price before revealing it. However, alongside his TV work, Steve is actually a sportsman at heart and is a former member and captain of the Great Britain wheelchair rugby squad.

General Hospital's Robyn Bernard has died aged 64 after a glistening TV career.The legendary General Hospital star, known for playing character Terry Brock for 145 episodes until 1990, was found dead in the early morning hours of March 5, according to TMZ. According to reports, authorities were called to a 'death investigation' last week in San Jacinto and Bernard's body was identified using her fingerprints, according to the Riverside County Coroner.They explained that a cause of death is not yet confirmed and that her autopsy was due to take place later on Wednesday, March 13.Toxicology is set to take several weeks, the outlet reports.Tributes quickly poured in from beloved fans online who mourned the death of the actress. One fan wrote on social media: "It has been a rough year for General Hospital.

In a poignant ceremony filled with tears and fond memories, family members and friends bid their final farewell to the late BBC Scotland presenter, Nick Sheridan, as he was laid to rest in his native Ireland. The funeral mass, held at St Ibar's Church in Wexford, paid tribute to Nick's vibrant life and impactful career. Mourners gathered to honour the beloved broadcaster, whose wicker coffin was adorned with a colourful wreath and framed pictures capturing cherished moments from his youth.

Nick Owen has shared how tough it was to tell his children about his cancer, but he believes it's important they know. He now wants more men to get checked for prostate cancer and not be afraid to talk about it.The TV presenter, 76, who was diagnosed with the disease in 2023, has admitted that he had some hard talks with his three sons; Andy, Tim and Chris, following the diagnosis. Nick also has a daughter named Jenny.

Young TikTok star Leah Smith, who inspired hundreds of thousands of people by sharing her battle with a rare form of cancer, has sadly passed away at the age of 22, and her boyfriend Andrew shared a moving video tribute as he announced the news of her passing. Leah, from Woolton, Merseyside, was battling Ewing's Sarcoma, a rare type of cancer that affects bones and soft tissues.This disease mostly impacts children and young adults, with most cases being diagnosed in people aged between 10 and 20. In an emotional video tribute, Andrew confirmed that Leah had sadly passed away on Monday, 11 March, saying: "This is just a message to anyone that's followed Leah or gave her any support or any nice comments.

Beloved TV star Charlie Bird has sadly passed away at age 74.The heartbreaking news comes after the RTE legend shared his diagnosis of Motor Neurone Disease with the public in 2021. Seamus Dooley, Irish secretary of the National Union of Journalists, shared the tragic news with an emotional statement. He wrote: "Although we have been expecting this news, it is still a moment of enormous sadness.

Emergency services rushed to Windsor Castle after a car crash this morning - and shocking photos showed a Volvo vehicle smashed against the castle walls. Two other cars were also involved in the accident, which led to the road by the castle in the Berkshire town being closed by police and ambulances, reported The Mirror.

All By Myself and Hungry Eyes singer Eric Carmen has passed away at the age of 74, his family has announced. Eric was the lead singer of band Raspberries and boasted an incredible music career spanning over four decades. His wife Amy Murphy shared the heartbreaking news of his death on the singer's personal website.

Karl Wallinger, a star of The Waterboys and World Party, has sadly passed away at the age of 66.The musician's publicist confirmed that he died on Sunday (March 12). Karl, who was born in Wales, formed World Party in 1986 after leaving The Waterboys.Their debut album, Private Revolution, included popular songs like Ship Of Fools.They released several more albums, with their fourth, Egyptology, featuring the track She's The One.This song was later covered by Robbie Williams and reached number one on the UK charts in 1999. In 2001, Karl had a brain aneurysm which paused his career for a few years.

Escape to the Country presenter Jules Hudson has opened up about his decision to take a three month sabbatical from his TV career. He may be a familiar face to viewers at home, but 54 year old Jules has revealed that he is taking a short break from presenting after getting “quite burnt out” at the end of last year. Speaking to Lyme Regis and Bridport News, the popular TV personality explained that he’d signed up to a 12-week course in furniture-making in Lyme Regis as he takes a break from presenting the popular BBC show.

Ricki Lake showed off her slimmed-down figure as she attended the GBK Brand Bar Pre-Oscar event in Beverly Hills on Friday. The TV personality was glowing as she styled her grey hair in a choppy bob, showing off her weight loss in a flattering pair of slim-fitting jeans and a strappy top.

British actress Viscella Richards, known as Vikki Richards on stage, has been found dead at 79. Her hands were tied up in her Caribbean home after what looks like a robbery. Viscella's friend found her on Wednesday, 6 March, in North Valsyn, Trinidad – they hadn't heard from her since Tuesday night and went to see if she was okay.

Nicky Campbell has opened up about his ongoing health struggles after a mental breakdown led to him collapsing at London Euston station. Following the terrifying event in 2013, the 62 year old BBC Radio 5 Live presenter was diagnosed with Bipolar disorder, a condition he found out his birth mother also had.Two years ago, a specialist also diagnosed Nicky with ADHD (Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) after noticing traits like him becoming "obsessed" with various topics such as "the planet, litter and animals".

Liverpool pop band, Her's, died in a car crash while on tour in the United States, nearly five years ago.The bandmates, Stephen Fitzpatrick and Audun Laadig, and their tour manager, Trevor Engelbrektson, were driving to a gig in Santa Ana, California, when they were killed on Wednesday, 27 March 2019. The trio were travelling in a 15-seater tour van before the in a head-on crash.Their vehicle is thought to have hit a Nissan pick-up truck that was allegedly being driven the wrong way down the highway in the early hours of the morning. Stephen, 24, from Barrow-in-Furness and Audun, 25, from Norway died along with Trevor, from Minneapolis and the driver of the pick-up truck.

The sudden and tragic passing of BBC presenter Nick Sheridan has left the broadcasting world in shock and mourning. At just 32 years old, his final social media posts now serve as poignant reminders of his impact and legacy. Nick's last Instagram updates revealed a man committed to his craft and community.

An hour-long documentary about the disastrous Willy Wonka event in Glasgow is due to air on Channel 5.The scandal went viral on social media and has featured on several TV shows, including Good Morning Britain. Channel 5 has created a programme about the chaotic event, titled Wonka: The Scandal That Rocked Britain.The documentary will land on TV screens on Saturday, 16 March.

BBC presenter Nick Sheridan has tragically passed away at the age of 32, following a short illness. His death was announced by the BBC on Thursday morning and it has since been reported the TV presenter collapsed while out running and died shortly after, surrounded by his family. He is suspected to have suffered an aneurysm during his run.

Kendall Rae Knight - best known for her stint on Love Island in 2018 - has given birth to a baby boy with footballer boyfriend Andrew Hughes, 31.The reality TV star announced the adorable news on her Instagram today (March 7) and posted cute pictures of their newest arrival for fans to see. Kendall revealed that their son was named Cooper and he was welcomed into the world on March 4. She captioned the post: "Cooper Cole Hughes.

BBC Scotland announced that presenter Nick Sheridan has sadly passed away at aged 32, and friends and colleagues have paid tribute to the "brightest human being". In a statement made today (March 7), Head of News and Current Affairs Gary Smith said: "Nick has been a wonderful colleague. He was a hugely talented journalist, presenter and author – and one of those rare people who light up the lives of everyone around them.

Emily Miller and Cam Holmes - who met each other on the hit Netflix reality show Too Hot To Handle - have revealed the gender of their baby.The couple got together in June 2021 and announced that they were expecting their first child together at the start of 2024. But now in an interview with The Sun and also on their podcast ­­Now We're Talking Baby, Emily and Cam shared they're having a baby boy in June.The pair shared their excited and said that they felt like they’d “known they were having a baby boy all along.” Cam, 27, admitted things feel “a lot more real,” after they found out the gender.They decided not to throw a lavish party to reveal the gender and instead opted for a simpler choice of cutting through a cake while filming for their new podcast with their production team watching on.

Actress Gal Gadot has announced the arrival of her fourth child, a baby daughter. The Wonder Woman star, 38, had opted to keep her pregnancy secret and shocked her fans upon announcing the baby's arrival. Sharing a sweet snap of herself cradling the newborn, she wrote on Instagram: "My sweet girl, welcome.

Jim Beard, the touring keyboardist for Steely Dan for the past 16 years, has died at the age of 63. He passed away on Saturday, 2 March in a New York City hospital “from complications due to a sudden illness”, Deadline reports.The composer and producer joined the live Steely Dan band in 2008 when he joined them on their Think Fast Tour. Earlier this year, he joined them for a show in Phoenix, Arizona on 20 January.

Outlander star Nell Hudson, 33, who plays Laoghaire Mackenzie on the hugely-popular period drama series, has announced the wonderful news that she's gotten engaged. The actress, who was a regular in the first two series of the STARZ drama but now only makes occasional appearances, shared an adorable snap with her producer beau Maximillian King as she showed off her sparkling diamond ring to fans.

Dan Wootton has announced the launch of a new "independent platform" after quitting GB News. Last year the controversial TV presenter, 41 was suspended from the right-leaning TV channel due to remarks made by Laurence Fox on his show.

Star of reality TV show 16 and Pregnant, Sean Garinger, has sadly died in an accident outside his home, leaving behind two young children.The TV personality, whose journey to fatherhood was featured in season six of the programme, was killed in an ATV accident on February 28, his mother Mary Hobbs has sadly confirmed. Mary, who also appeared on the MTV docuseries, said the incident happened outside her son's home in Boone, North Carolina, telling the U. S.

Ted Lasso star Brendan Hunt is over the moon as he welcomes his second child with his fiancée Shannon Nelson.The couple are super happy to introduce their 'beautiful and perfect' new baby boy, Archiebald Felix Nelson, to the world. Shannon shared a lovely message on Instagram saying that little Archie had "decided to join us" and that they felt "so lucky" to have him. She posted a photo of actor Brendan, 51, holding their son in the hospital while wearing a hair net and mask.

TV star and much-loved darts commentator Tony Green, known for his role on nostalgic ITV show Bullseye, has sadly passed away at the age of 85 after losing his battle with Alzheimer's disease.Tony, who was born in Hull, became a household name when he teamed up with Jim Bowen - who passed away in 2018 - on the darts show, bringing joy to sports fans on our screens for an impressive 13 years. Alongside Jim and Sid Waddell, Tony was the voice of a generation for darts fans.The upsetting news of Tony's passing was shared on the Bullseye Facebook page, which wrote: "It's with a very heavy heart that we announce the passing of our dear friend and much loved colleague Mr Tony Green.Tony passed away peacefully today after a long battle with Alzheimer's." "Our love, thoughts and prayers go out to all of Tony's family, who we hold such affection for, to all of Tony friends and those who were lucky enough to work with him.Thank you Tony for all the memories, all the laughs (and trust us there were many! ) and all the special times filming Bullseye together.

A former Top of the Pops presenter has admitted she’s now struggling with money during the Cost of Living Crisis. In a candid post, TV personality Sarah Cawood, 51, revealed her family is now finding it hard at times to make ends meet. The mum, who has 'used to be famous' in her Instagram bio, confessed that the freelance wages she and her husband pull in are no longer enough to fund their lifestyle.

Melinda Messenger has broken her silence to release a statement on Instagram in which she "set the record straight" about her split from fiancé Dr Raj Joshi. It was reported on Tuesday, 27 February, that the 53 year old, who formerly presented popular nineties show, Fort Boyard, had split from her survival expert fiancé Dr Raj Joshi, just six months after becoming engaged.Two days later, Melinda took to Instagram to confirm the split - for which she did not give a reason, as she said it's "disheartening to see my life being inaccurately portrayed".