[ CJ Sansom, author of the best-selling historical Shardlake novels, which have been adapted for TV by Disney+, has died aged 71. He passed away on April 27 after being diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2012. Sansom’s publisher, Pan Macmillan, announced his death yesterday on X. “I shall miss him hugely, not only as a … Read more
[ Deborah McBride, a veteran A+E Networks corporate communications executive who previously worked at Turner Broadcasting System, has died after a short battle with brain cancer. A+E confirmed the news to employees in recent days. McBride was 45. She is survived by her husband, Brendan, and their children, Elyse, Sean and Margot. After joining A+E … Read more
[ Louis Gossett Jr., who won an Emmy for his role in the groundbreaking TV miniseries Roots and an Oscar for An Officer and a Gentleman, died last night in Santa Monica. He was 87. His death was first reported by his nephew to the Associated Press. No cause of death was given. “It is … Read more
[ Joe Lieberman, the former Connecticut senator and Al Gore’s Democratic vice presidential nominee in 2000, has died. He was 82. His family said in a statement that he died due to complications from a fall. “Senator Lieberman’s love of God, his family and America endured throughout his life of service in the public interest,” … Read more
[ Dave Myers, one of half of the Hairy Bikers TV presenting duo, has died aged 66. He has passed away two years after revealing a cancer diagnosis. The much-loved star passed away “peacefully at home” yesterday, his Hairy Bikers co-star Si King said in a message on social media, surround by his wife, King … Read more
[ Kenneth Mitchell, who played several characters in Star Trek: Discovery, and also was known for his roles in Jericho and Captain Marvel, has died from complications of ALS, his family revealed Saturday. He was 49. “With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Kenneth Alexander Mitchell, beloved father, husband, brother, uncle, son and dear … Read more
[ John Savident, who played the booming voiced Fred Elliott in British soap Coronation Street, died Wednesday. He was 86. His agent confirmed his passing in a statement to press, saying: “We are sad to announce the death of the actor John Savident who died on Wednesday 21 February. He was a much-loved husband and … Read more
[ Ewen MacIntosh, who played lovable loser Keith in Ricky Gervais‘ seminal BBC comedy The Office, has died aged 50. Gervais was among those paying tribute to the actor, whose passing was confirmed by his talent agency, JustRight Management. “With great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved comedy genius Ewen MacIntosh. His … Read more
[ Robin Windsor, a popular former professional on the BBC‘s Strictly Come Dancing, has died. He was 44. Production company Sisco Entertainment, which produces the play he has been starring in, Come What May, a Moulin Rouge tribute show, didn’t list a cause of death and said “it is with heavy hearts that we announce … Read more
[ Alexei Navalny, who has led the main opposition to Vladimir Putin for years and was the subject of an Oscar-winning documentary, has died, according to state reports citing the Russian prison service. He was 47. The BBC quoted the Russian prison service as saying Navalny “felt unwell” after a walk on Friday and “almost … Read more
