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Musician Cat Janice has passed away aged 31 following a battle with cancer.The social media star recently had her song Dance You Outta My Head go viral after she revealed that she had transferred the rights of the song to her seven year old son, Loren, to help him financially after her death. Cat's family announced the sad news of her deathwith a statement posted to her Instagram page.They wrote: "This morning, from her childhood home and surrounded by her loving family, Catherine peacefully entered the light and love of her heavenly creator. "We are eternally thankful for the outpouring of love that Catherine and our family have received over the past few months.

Joanna Page has opened up about whispers of a Gavin and Stacey reunion, as she declared: "We're open to it." The 46 year old actress became a national treasure when she portrayed the role of Stacey Shipman on the BBC sitcom, that saw 20 episodes aired over three series from 2007 to 2010.There was also a Christmas Special in 2019, which fans went wild for. That episode ended with a huge cliffhanger as fan-favourite character Nessa (Ruth Jones) proposed to Smithy (James Corden), so there could be room for a new special, and it's rumoured that it will happen at Christmas in 2024.

Actor Gary Sinise has announced the heartbreaking news that his son, McCanna Anthony “Mac” Sinise, has passed away at the age of 33.The Forrest Gump star shared the tragic news that Mac had died, five years after being diagnosed with Chordoma, a rare form of cancer. Gary revealed that Mac was diagnosed with the disease just months after his wife Moira was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer. And while his wife went into remission and has remained cancer-free following treatment, Mac’s cancer spread over time and “disabled him more and more” Posting a statement on the Gary Sinise Foundation website, Gary wrote: "As parents, it is so difficult losing a child.

Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice, 33, has reportedly gone Instagram official with his new girlfriend - a 24 year old model. Molly Brown shared a picture alongside the pro dancer, which she captioned: "Amore Mio," and the professional dancer reposted it on his Instagram stories. OK! has contacted Giovanni's reps for comment.

Melinda Messenger has reportedly split from her survival expert fiancé Dr Raj Joshi, just six months after becoming engaged.The pair had announced their engagement last summer, when Raj popped the question while they were on holiday in New Zealand. A source has told The Sun: "Melinda is still a glam girl at the end of the day - and a life of adventure wasn’t really in her plans.They fell fast and had an amazing year or so travelling the world, but decided to call it quits this year.

Martha Kearney, a host on BBC Radio 4, has shared news that she'll be leaving her presenting role on the Today programme after six years of service. She will continue to run the show up until the next General Election, then with a heartfelt goodbye, she'll leave the high-profile broadcast.Talking about her choice to step down, Martha only had wonderful things to say about the popular radio show. She expressed: "I have loved working on Today with its incredible reach and influence but now it's time to move on to pastures new - literally." Martha continued: “I am really looking forward to sharing my passion for nature in an exciting new series as well as a much-loved favourite programme.

The bodies of Australian TV star Jesse Baird and his boyfriend Luke Davies have been found. Jesse's ex-boyfriend, police officer Beaumont Lamarre-Condon had been charged with murder days ago but had not co-operated with the investigation until he revealed the location of the bodies. Beaumont, who had worked as a celebrity blogger before joining the police force in 2019, handed himself in at Bondi police station in Sydney after Jesse and Luke went missing under suspicious circumstances.

The heartbreaking murder of heiress Joanna Simpson is to be explored in a new ITV documentary, titled The British Airways Killer. Joanna was killed by her husband, British Airways pilot Robert Brown, in 2010. The documentary will give an in-depth insight into the Thames Valley Police Major Crime Unit’s complex investigation into Joanna's murder.

George Clarke is well known for his TV shows like Amazing Spaces and Ugly House To Lovely House. He returns to our screens on Monday, 26 February, with a new series of George Clarke's Remarkable Renovations, where he visits solicitor Dawn, who is embarking on a mammoth renovation of her local village shop in Yorkshire, in a bid to turn it into a home for her and her two sons. But despite being a regular TV fixture, George has a less-known personal life.The architect from Sunderland, who turns 50 in May this year, is a dad to three teenagers and has been married twice.

TV star Susannah Constantine has recalled a terrifying experience, which saw her rushed into hospital for emergency surgery.The former Strictly Come Dancing star, 61, had been suffering from pins and needles, tinnitus, and a swollen left eye. Speaking about this scary ordeal, the former What Not to Wear star told OK!: "They said" 'It's Hobson's Choice, if you don't have the operation, you've got a one in three chance of having a brain haemorrhage, being paralysed or having a stroke.

An entire British boy band tragically lost their lives when their car plunged into a canal in Stockholm. Viola Beach, who'd played at Reading and Leeds Festivals and had airtime on Radio 1, were inside a black Nissan Qashqai which drove off a bridge and landed in a Stockholm canal, 80ft below.The promising indie-rock group's members from Warrington, Cheshire – singer Kris Leonard, guitarist River Reeves, bass player Tomas Lowe and drummer Jack Dakin – as well as their manager, Craig Tarry, who was in the car with the band, all died in the horrifying accident in February 2016.Their vehicle broke through the barriers of a bridge over a canal in Stockholm's Sodertalje district and plunged into the water in the early hours of the morning.The bridge had been opened to let ships pass through, and was in the process of closing when the car went through the barriers.

Times Radio political editor Kate McCann has bravely shared the scary experience of having her drink spiked by a group of "brazen" men.The 35 year old radio presenter took to X, formerly Twitter, to share her story in response to an article highlighting the worrying rise of drug-spiking incidents across the country. She wrote: "I had my drink spiked in a bar by a group of men so brazen they didn't care who saw. A colleague spotted them, thought we'd be OK as I'd only had one sip but sadly it was enough.

TV news anchor Narelda Jacobs broke down as she announced her colleague's alleged murder live on air. Holding back tears, Narelda Jacobs read out that police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon was charged with murdering missing TV presenter Jesse Baird, 26 and his boyfriend Luke Davies, 29.

Ellie Goulding has confirmed that she's split from husband of four years Caspar Jopling.The singer announced the news on Instagram today (February 23) and said they "privately separated some time ago." In an emotional statement, the 37 year old said: "In light of recent stories, I feel I have been left with no choice but to let you all know that Casper and I privately separated some time ago. We remain the closest of friends and have been successfully co-parenting with our songs best interests at heart.

BBC Gardeners' World host Monty Don has spoken up about rumours of him leaving the show. Last year, Monty hinted at leaving Gardeners' World as he told Times Radio: "The logical thing to do is give up Gardeners' World." Now, he has confirmed what he meant by the comment after fans feared he was leaving the show completely. He shared:"In the end, I'm a gardener and my life is lived in my garden.

TV star Jesse Baird, 26, has tragically died and his ex-boyfriend Beau Lamarre, a policeman, has been charged with his murder.The former celebrity blogger turned cop is also accused of killing Jesse's current partner, Luke Davies. Jesse, who was a popular face on Australia's Channel Ten, and Luke went missing under suspicious circumstances after their home was found with blood and a bullet casing, sparking a manhunt for Beau, who eventually handed himself in at Bondi police station in Sydney. Before joining the police force in 2019, Beau was a well-known celebrity blogger who had met big stars like Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, and Miley Cyrus.

Wendy Williams has been diagnosed with aphasia and frontotemporal dementia.The update on her health comes ahead of a new documentary 'Where Is Wendy Williams?' which will see the US TV presenter, 59, open up about her health struggles following her disappearance from the public eye. In a lengthy statement her care team have announced: "As Wendy’s fans are aware, in the past she has been open with the public about her medical struggles with Graves’ Disease and Lymphedema as well as other significant challenges related to her health." Sharing that she had been having difficulty processing information, remembering words, and understanding financial transactions, they continued: "In 2023, after undergoing a battery of medical tests, Wendy was officially diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia (FTD).

Dave Myers shared a seven-word message with fans in a new episode of The Hairy Bikers Go West, following his devastating cancer battle.The star has returned to screens in the new series alongside co-star Si King. Dave, 66, and Si, 57, explore the west coast of the UK in the BBC show, which was filmed after Dave finished his cancer treatment. He was first diagnosed back in May 2022 and took a break from filming while he underwent 18 months of gruelling treatment.

Disgraced YouTuber Ruby Franke has issued a half-hearted apology to her children for physically and emotionally abusing them, but refuses to take full responsibility, blaming her business partner instead. The mum-of-six from Utah tearfully apologised to her kids in court before a judge delivered a sentence that could see her behind bars for decades. Ruby thanked local police officers, doctors, and social workers, calling them the "angels" who saved her children from her when she was allegedly under the influence of her business partner, Jodi Hildebrandt.

Actor Ewen MacIntosh, who starred as Keith Bishop, in the UK's version of The Office, sadly passed away earlier this week.The late actor was known for being rather private and had rarely posted on social media in the years before his passing. One rare photo, which he shared on X, formerly Twitter, in 2022, showed that he had been hospitalised, and was on an IV drip, although he did not reveal the cause of this. At the time he wrote: "Bad times for me I'm afraid chums.

A TikTok star has been left heartbroken after marrying a 'narcissist' conman, who promised her love and left her with nothing.The woman, who lives in Georgia, US, is named Reesa Teesa online, and she's posted over 50 videos to TikTok, in a series named 'Who TF did I Marry?' where she detailed her life with the 'pathological liar' and 'master manipulator' she married. She told of how he lied to her that he was the Vice President of a condiment company, when in actual fact, he was jobless throughout the majority of their relationship - even going to the lengths of pretending to go into work.The man, who she called Legio' would, according to Reesa, promise to buy her lavish gifts, such as luxury cars or huge mansions, even faking phone calls with financial advisors and family members.

Ruby Franke, a disgraced parenting influencer and family vlogger, has been sentenced to up to 60 years behind bars after pleading guilty to abusing her children.The former vlogger, 42, who was popular on social media with her '8 Passengers channel', received her sentence in Utah today, 20 February. She and her husband Kevin Franke shared their life with their six children - Shari, Chad, Abby, Julie, Russell, and Eve. Over the years, Ruby gained a large following, with up to two million people watching her videos.

Dame Esther Rantzen has shared her final wishes in life, as she pushes for the UK to allow doctor-assisted death, after being diagnosed with terminal lung cancer. The famous telly host, now 83, has said she wishes to be remembered "with love and laughter" after having joined the Swiss euthanasia clinic Dignitas. While chatting to Radio Times, she shared her mission to change laws around end of life help.

TV star Trisha Goddard has bravely revealed that her breast cancer has returned, but she's determined to keep enjoying her life. The 66 year old presenter was first diagnosed with the disease in 2008 and has now been told she has secondary breast cancer, which can be treated but not cured.Trisha found out about her diagnosis 19 months ago but has only just decided to share the news. "It's not going to go away," she said, adding that the knowledge brings both grief and fear.

Victoria's Secret model Georgia Fowler has welcomed her second child with her husband Nathan Dalah.The 33-year-old shared the happy news with some black-and-white snaps posted to her Instagram page, where she also revealed the newborn's name. Sharing that she had welcomed an adorable baby boy, Georgia wrote: "Zeke Atlas Dalah.

Radio 2 listeners were left in tears as Steve Wright's Sunday Love Songs made a return, just days after the DJ's sudden death at the age of 69.The news of Steve's death came as shock to fans and friends alike.This Sunday saw a return of his Sunday Love Songs, hosted by his pal Liza Tarbuck. She encouraged fans to share their memories of Steve, including any dedications he'd made on his show for special occasions like weddings or birthdays.

Eighties pop legend Carol Decker looked unrecognisable in a recent Instagram snap, after revealing that she underwent surgery for colon cancer last year. The 66 year old songstress posted a glam snap to Instagram around Christmas time, as she showed off her trademark red hair and gazed into the camera, whilst smiling a half-smile. She wore dark grey eyeshadow and a slick of pink gloss on her lips.

Steve Wright's son Tom paid tribute to the broadcaster after his death aged 69 earlier this week.The BBC Radio 2 veteran, known for his show Steve Wright In The Afternoon, died in his home on Monday 12 February. Emergency services were called to his flat in central London's Marylebone area and later confirmed a man was pronounced dead at the scene.

An influencer has said she is "broken-hearted" as she shared the tragic news that her three year old son had died. Laura Meritt Walker told her followers about the passing of her son, Callahan, whom she nicknamed "Cal-Bear", on her lifestyle blog, Merritt and Style. Laura, who creates content about fashion and family life with her sister Cristie, described her son's shock death as a "tragic accident," without going into more detail.

Sir Chris Hoy has shared some heartbreaking health news.The 47 year old six-time Olympic champion revealed that he was diagnosed with cancer last year and is currently undergoing treatment, including chemotherapy. He said on his Instagram: "I have a bit of news. Last year I was diagnosed with cancer, which came as a huge shock, having had no symptoms up to that point." "I'm currently receiving treatment including chemotherapy which thankfully is going really well.