Chariots Of Fire star Ben Cross dies aged 72

Ben Shephard thrilled his fans this week when he shared a new video that showed him wearing a flight suit and aviator sunglasses.The Good Morning Britain star shared that he was dressed that way because he'd just enjoyed a unique experience – flying a spitfire aeroplane!Unsurprisingly, considering he looked so similar to Maverick, the lead character in the fighter pilot movie Top Gun, Ben's fans were quick to compare him to the film's star, Tom Cruise.MORE: Ben Shephard disappoints Good Morning

Ant and Dec have paid tribute to a former Britain's Got Talent crew member after news broke that he's sadly passed away at the age of just 51.Ian Royce, who worked as a warm-up comedian for shows like Britain's Got Talent and The X Factor for many years, sadly passed away surrounded by his family after a battle with pneumonia left him with multiple organ failure.Ian's daughter Roxanne announced the incredibly sad news on Tuesday 1st September, writing on Twitter, 'It is with our greatest regret

September 1, 2020Many of those that worked with Ian, including BGT hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly along with Myleene Klass shared their condolences.Simon Cowell’s company Syco also released a statement to MailOnline, which read: ‘Our thoughts and love are with Roycey’s family at this extremely difficult time.’Reacting to the news, Ant and Dec said: ‘So sorry to hear this news… he was a legendary character and will not be forgotten.’They further paid tribute in a follow-up statement, in

Ian Royce has tragically died from severe pneumonia and multiple organ failure, his family have confirmed.The 51 year old was best known as a warm-up act for shows such as Britain's Got Talent and The X Factor. His family posted a message to Twitter to announce the sad news of his death to his 68,000 followers.

DJ Erick Morillo, known for his hit single I Like To Move It, has died aged 49, it has been reported. 

Ben Shephard took to Instagram on Sunday to share some behind-the-scenes photos from his wife Annie's birthday outing, and we're envious!The Good Morning Britain co-host posted a montage of three photos which included an image of Ben and Annie smiling alongside a barman.Ben wore an off-white jumper over a light blue shirt while his stunning wife rocked a fabulous green dress.MORE: Ben Shephard shares glimpse of scenic morning run with son from UK staycation - and we are enviousThe second picture

Four more people have died in the UK after testing positive for coronavirus, according to the Department of Health.A total of 41,433 people have now died, while a further 853 people have tested positive for Covid-19 in the past 24 hours.Separate figures published by the UK’s statistics agencies show there have now been 57,000 deaths registered in the UK where Covid-19 was mentioned on the death certificate.As of 4pm on Monday, August 24, a total of 326,614 cases of coronavirus have been

Actor Ben Cross has died, aged 72.The Chariots of Fire star passed away in Vienna, Austria on Tuesday.Born Harry Bernard Cross in London in 1947, he won the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art’s prestigious Vanbrugh prize for Performance of the Year and became an in-demand stage and screen star, making his big screen debut in 1977 war film A Bridge Too Far.He also found success onstage as Billy Flynn in Chicago, but Cross is best known for his roles as British Olympic athlete Harold Abrahams in

Andreas Wiseman International EditorBen Cross, the English actor best known for his portrayal of the British Olympic athlete Harold Abrahams in the 1981 multi Oscar-winner Chariots Of Fire and as Sarek in the 2009 reboot Star Trek, has died aged 72 following illness.The veteran stage and screen star passed away this morning in Vienna, his family has confirmed to us.Cross was born Harry Bernard Cross in London in 1947 to a working class family.

Ben Shephard's sons certainly know how to have fun in the sun! The Good Morning Britain star took to Instagram on Tuesday to share a brilliant video showing Sam, 13, and Jack, 15, mud sliding with their friends in a marsh.MORE: Tipping Point and GMB host Ben Shephard's family home revealed In the caption, Ben wrote: "As the great lyric goes 'Mud mud glorious mud nothing quite like it for cooling the blood!' While we've been sweating in the studio filming here's my boys with their great mates

Jeremy Helligar When he was making the video for the song “Slave,” off his just-released album “Help,” Duval Timothy rounded up a pair of unimaginable co-stars: Prince and Nipsey Hussle.

Tony Award winner Brent Carver has died, aged 68.The star of Broadway’s Kiss of the Spider Woman died on Tuesday at his home in British Columbia, according to his family.His Kiss of the Spider Woman co-star, Chita Rivera, was quick to pay tribute, stating: “My heart is broken at the loss of my great friend and amazing artist Brent Carver. I shall miss him more than I can say.”Carver’s stage career began in Vancouver, Canada in 1972’s Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living in Paris.