Footloose star Lynne Marta dies aged 78

Ed Westwick has popped the question to his girlfriend of three years, Amy Jackson, with a sweet Switzerland proposal, getting down on one knee during a snowy bridge walk.The 36 year old star, who is famed for his role as Chuck Bass in U.S drama series Gossip Girl, announced the exciting news by sharing a series of pictures in a joint post with Bollywood star Amy, who added the simple caption: "Hell YES," followed by a ring emoji. While her husband-to-be sweetly shared on his story that he 'hit the jackpot'.

Actor Troy Beckwith, who starred in Neighbours as Michael Martin from 1992 to 1998, has sadly passed away age 48. His death was announced by fellow ex-Neighbours star Kym Valentine, who shared the sad news on Facebook. Posting a photo of herself and Troy, she wrote: "It pains me so much to have to say this.

Tributes have been paid to BBC broadcasting legend Walter Love, who has died at the age of 88.

Former Made in Chelsea star Phoebe-Lettice Thompson has delighted her fans on social media after announcing her engagement to her girlfriend Noelle Nikkhah on Friday evening.The 33 year old blonde stunner, took to Instagram to share the happy news with fans as she posted a string of photos on her stories of her having a loved up day out with her wife-to-be. The celebrity stylist could clearly be seen making the most of their time together, as the two sweetly shared a kiss alongside the caption which simply read: “Yes” followed by a church emoji, ring emoji and champagne glasses emoji.

Jesse Jane who made a name for herself in the adult film industry in the 2000s, has passed away alongside her boyfriend Brett Hasenmueller. Jesse, who was 43 at the time of her passing, and her boyfriend were discovered dead at her home in Moore, Oklahoma, according to TMZ. The outlet has reported that the pair were discovered by law enforcement after Brett's employer told police he had not heard from him in a few days.

Stevie Wonder and Meat Loaf, along with also founding the duo Milli Vanilli – who were hit by scandal in 1989 when it emerged that they lip synced their songs.From https://t.co/ayzUSreenw ® we are sad to announce the death of the creator and producer of Boney M., Frank Farian.According to family reports, Frank passed away peacefully in his apartment in Miami, Florida.#RIP Frank Farian pic.twitter.com/eODfxk8mNw— BoneyM.es® (@BoneyM_es) January 23, 2024While a cause of death has not been revealed, Farian had reportedly experienced ill health in recent years. He underwent heart surgery in 2022 and had a pig heart valve inserted.He told German tabloid Bild in a translated statement: “My heart valve works wonderfully.

In The Heat Of The Night and Moonstruck, has died at the age of 97.The news was shared by his publicist Jeff Sanderson yesterday (January 22) that Jewison died “peacefully” last Saturday (January 20) at his home in Los Angeles.Jewison’s stirring 1967 racial drama In The Heat Of The Night won the Oscar for Best Picture, and Jewison himself was nominated for Best Director.He would receive two further nominations, for 1971 musical Fiddler On The Roof and 1987 romantic comedy Moonstruck. He later won the Academy’s prestigious Irving G.

David Gail, the actor known for his roles in Beverly Hills, 90210, and the General Hospital spinoff Port Charles, has sadly died aged 58, it's been confirmed. Gail played Stuart Carson, the fiancé of Shannon Doherty's Brenda Walsh, for eight episodes on the teen drama series Beverly Hills, 90210.The star's death was confirmed by his sister Katie Colmenares, who took to Instagram to announce her brother's passing. She said in an emotional tribute, alongside a photo of the siblings hugging: "There's barely been even a day in my life when you were not with me by my side, always my wingman, always my best friend ready to face anything.

David Gail has sadly passed away.

Call the Midwife fans will recognise actress Annabelle Apsion as the lovable shop owner, Violet Buckle, but she's also appeared in a string of other TV shows. Annabelle joined the BBC drama during season four when Fred Buckle (Cliff Parisi) visited her haberdashery which saw the pair quickly fall in love, reports MyLondon.They started a life together in Poplar, East London and Violet won the local council elections to represent Poplar North - she's also become a mum to Reggie Jackson (Daniel Laurie).

Jolene Blalock, the Star Trek actress who was previously labelled one of the "world's sexiest women", has left fans gobsmacked in a new snap. The 48 year old star, who played T'Pol in Star Trek: Enterprise, looks like she's ageing in reverse as she shared the snap on Instagram. In the photo, Jolene is seen lounging in a Las Vegas casino, dressed in a tight red cocktail dress paired with white socks and Converse trainers.

her official Facebook page last night (January 19).“Hello everyone, it is with a very heavy heart that for myself and my family, I announce that our beloved mother, your beloved icon and artist, Marlena Shaw, has passed away today at 12:03,” Marla said. “She was peaceful, we were at peace.”Shaw’s signature song ‘California Soul’ was recorded as a humble album track on her 1969 LP ‘The Spice of Life’, but later became a highly sought-after record for rare groove collectors and early hip-hop samplers.

A post shared by The Soft Moon | Luis Vasquez (@the_soft_moon)“It is with great sadness that we announce our dear friend, Luis Vasquez has passed away,” the statement read. “Our hearts and thoughts are with his family, friends and extended music family.”“We ask to respect their privacy during this difficult time. If you have a memory of Luis, no matter if you were a close friend of his or not, please feel free to share.

The X Factor star Emma Chawney has announced her mother Audrey has sadly passed away at the age of 73. Emma, who is famed for her X Factor auditions in 2006 and 2007, took to Instagram to share the heartbreaking news on 15 January alongside a snap of her mum. "RIP my beautiful amazing mum," she penned.

Actress Lynne Marta has sadly passed away age 78 following a battle with brain cancer. The American star, best known for starring in Footloose and ER, died in Los Angeles on 11 January, her friend Chris Saint-Hilaire told The Hollywood Reporter. Lynne's impressive career spanned four decades and she starred in films such as Joe Kidd and Footloose as well as TV shows including Love, American Style, Starsky & Hutch, Barnaby Jones, The F.B.I.

The Hollywood Reporter that Marta died Thursday in her Los Angeles home after a battle with cancer.Survivors include her sister, MJ, and her cat, Mr. Peaches, the outlet reports. The Post has contacted a rep for Marta for comment.

CBS sitcom The Honeymooners, has died at the age of 99.According to Associated Press, Randolph’s son and only surviving family member Randolph Charles conveyed in a statement that she died of natural causes while in her home on the Upper West Side of Manhattan on Saturday evening (January 13).The stage and television actress was most well-known for her role as Trixie Norton on The Honeymooners, starring in an ensemble cast that included Jackie Gleason as bus driver Ralph Kramden, Audrey Meadows as Kramden’s witty and tenacious wife Alice, and Art Carney as Ed Norton, a dimwitted-yet-buoyant sewer worker and husband to Randolph’s character.The sitcom, which was also created by Gleason and loosely based on his childhood, aired on CBS between 1955 and 1956. Lasting one season consisting of 39 episodes, The Honeymooners followed the foursome in their daily lives as residents of New York City.

John Lennon from being deported from the US in the 1970s, had died aged 90.Wildes died last Monday (January 8) at Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan, his family said. He had fallen ill after suffering a series of strokes.His name became known in the music world in 1972 when he took on the case of helping Lennon and Yoko Ono to extend their visas.In a statement, his son Michael Wildes said: “Dad felt he effectively lived the American Dream for a kid from Olyphant, PA and spent his life facilitating the same experience for scores more.

TMZ, revealing that he died on Friday (January 12) at his home in Del Mar, California. At the time of publishing, Musser’s cause of death has yet to be announced. Musser has also shared numerous reports of Musser’s death on her Instagram stories.“RIP to the love of my life,” Press wrote in a series of Instagram Stories, which also included photos of them throughout their time as a couple.

Alec Musser, an actor fans will recognize from All My Children, Grown Ups and Desperate Housewives, has sadly passed away. He was 50.