In a season largely of disappointment for Manchester United, their youth teams continue to be a beacon of light to be proud of.
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William Earl Bill Hayes, a longtime star of the NBC soap opera “Days of Our Lives,” died Friday at the age of 98. Hayes played the character of Doug Williams on the daytime serial since 1970, five years after the show’s debut. He met his real-life wife, actress Susan Seaforth, on the series set in the fictional Illinois town of Salem.
Hayes and Seaforth were married in 1974. Two years later, their characters were married on the show. The same year, the pair also appeared on the cover of Time magazine in a cover story on the popularity of daytime soaps.
“I have known Bill for most of my life and he embodied the heart and soul of ‘Days of our Lives,’ ” said executive producer Ken Corday. “Although we are grieving and will miss him, Bill’s indelible legacy will live on in our hearts and the stories we tell, both on and off the screen.” Hayes’ character was one of the longest-running characters on the soap, now produced by Sony Pictures TV. As pillars of the show, the couple faced numerous trials, ranging from Doug’s deranged ex-wife, an exploding oven and numerous serial killers.
Hayes earned two Daytime Emmy nominations for his work on the show in 1975 and 1976. Hayes and Seaforth-Hayes earned lifetime achievements award from the Daytime Emmy Awards in 2018. Hayes’ career began in the early days of network TV in 1949 when he starred on Olsen & Johnson’s “Fireball Fun-for-All” and later worked on Sid Caesar’s “Your Show of Shows.” Born in Harvey, Ill., Hayes, a singer and dancer, made his Broadway debut in the Rodgers & Hammerstein tuner “Me and Juliet” in 1953, according to SoapCentral.com.
In a season largely of disappointment for Manchester United, their youth teams continue to be a beacon of light to be proud of.
Star Wars fans gave him a tough time for “betraying” Han Solo.Appearing on Entertainment Weekly‘s Dagobah Dispatch podcast, the Lando Calrissian actor explained how his character’s actions in The Empire Strikes Back – which included making a deal with Darth Vader that lead to Han Solo being captured and frozen in carbonite – resulted in a backlash that extended into his real life.“When I would pick my daughter up from school, the kids would run up to me and say, ‘You betrayed Han Solo!’” Williams said. “I’d go on an airplane and the airplane stewards would say, ‘You betrayed Han Solo!’ I got that for a lot of years.”Williams said that he would try to reason with upset Star Wars fans, telling them: “Look, think about the whole situation.
BBC EastEnders legend Letitia Dean, who plays Sharon Watts, has wowed fans with her amazing weight loss journey.The actress managed to drop four dress sizes in just four months, going from 10st 4lbs to 8st 3lbs. Letitia achieved this incredible transformation by making changes to her diet and cutting out junk food. She now enjoys a healthy diet filled with "grilled skinless chicken" and "lots of greens".
Star Trek: Enterprise actor Gary Graham has sadly died at the age of 73, it has been announced, as his ex-wife Susan Lavelle shared the heartbreaking news on social media. Susan confirmed the tragedy with a message for the fans, as she shared her devastation and "profound sadness" at the loss. Along with a number of snaps of the late star, who also starred in Alien Nation, Susan said: "It is with deep profound sadness to say that Gary Graham, my ex husband, amazing actor and father of our beautiful only child together, Haylee Graham, has passed away today.
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The actress-wife of Bill Hayes, the actor who played the colorful Doug Williams on Days of Our Lives for more than 50 years, has released her first statement since her husband’s passing last week at the age of 98.
Susanna Reid was accidentally kicked in the head by her Good Morning Britain co-host Ed Balls during a live TV debate.The pair were discussing whether it's okay to put your feet up on seats while travelling. During the chat, Ed demonstrated by putting his feet up and accidentally kicked Susanna. She recoiled in pain, holding her head, while Ed quickly apologised.
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Michael Maloney Television was a nascent medium in 1949 when Bill Hayes made his debut on “Fireball Fun-For-All,” a zany comedy-variety series fronted by vaudeville comedians Ole Olsen and Chick Johnson. The series only lasted three months, but that was long enough to set Hayes on the path to become a TV legend through his role as a pillar of the venerable daytime series “Days of Our Lives” for more than five decades. Hayes, who died Jan.
Bill Hayes has died.
Bill Hayes, the actor who played patriarch Doug Williams on Days of Our Lives for more than 50 years, died at 98, according to a statement from the show.
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Charles Hanson, a well-known face from Bargain Hunt, has pleaded not guilty to charges of assault and coercive behaviour against his wife Rebecca Ludlam.The 45 year old auctioneer appeared at Southern Derbyshire Magistrates' Court on Wednesday. During the brief hearing, Charles, who lives in Mackworth, Derby, was accused of causing actual bodily harm between May 13 and 17 2020 and engaging in controlling or coercive behaviour from May 2015 to June 2023. The TV star, also known for his appearances on Flog It! and Antiques Road Trip, only spoke to confirm his date of birth and enter his pleas of not guilty.
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Billy Joel, 74, just added a handful of huge concerts outside of his ongoing Madison Square Garden residency — that allegedly comes to an end on July 25 — to his 2024 slate.As previously shared, he’ll co-headline with fellow Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Sting at Tampa, FL’s Raymond James Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 24 and San Diego, CA’s Petco Park on Saturday, April 13.
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Starsky & Hutch, has died at the age of 80.The news was confirmed by Soul’s wife Helen Snell in a statement on Friday (5 January), writing that he had died following a “valiant battle for life in the loving company of family.”The statement read: “David Soul – beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother – died yesterday (4 January) after a valiant battle for life in the loving company of family. He shared many extraordinary gifts in the world as actor, singer, storyteller, creative artist and dear friend.“His smile, laughter and passion for life will be remembered by the many whose lives he has touched.”The US-born TV star was best known for playing Detective Kenneth “Hutch” Hutchinson in Starsky & Hutch from 1975 to 1979.
Deadline on Thursday.Johnson died in Los Angeles on Jan. 2 due to a long illness.The entertainer worked in Hollywood for more than four decades, with one of his early roles being “Battlestar Galactica” in 1978.He then appeared in several hit TV shows such as “M*A*S*H,” “Quincy M.E.,” “Law & Order,” “The Incredible Hulk,” “Days of Our Lives” and “Buffy the Vampire Slayer.”Additionally, Johnson had memorable cameos in “Dynasty,” “Who’s the Boss?” “Thirtysomething,” “Melrose Place” and “Party of Five.”In 1981, he starred with “Batman” actor Adam West in the TV film “Time Warp.”In the 1990s, he did major voiceover work and starred in the Harry & Louise ads — commercials that opposed former president Bill Clinton’s healthcare plan.Johnson also did other narration work on “Law & Order” for more than 20 years.
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