Inside Paul O'Grady's health battles from heart attacks, kidney failure and Covid scare

We now know what specifically led to Raquel Welch‘s tragic passing back in February.

Meghan Markle could land prominent acting roles after hiring a well-known Hollywood dealmaker, a PR expert has said. The Duchess of Sussex, 41, who rose to fame starring as Rachel Zane in US legal drama Suits, is working with respected industry “fixer” Adam Lilling, according to reports. Meghan and Prince Harry are said to have met Adam as Ellen DeGeneres and her wife Portia de Rossi renewed their wedding vows in Los Angeles last month.

Sweet baby Jesus! Sheryl Lee Ralph has received critical acclaim for her portrayal of Barbara Howard on ABC’s Abbott Elementary — but that wasn’t always the role she wanted to play.  

journalist Graham Bensinger whether there was any truth to the 69-year-old “Happy Days” alum crossing over to the adult film industry, Ron laughed but admitted, “Well, it’s true that it went through my mind.“It endured as a serious idea for probably two and a half to three seconds,” the former child star declared.Specifically, in the 1970s, Howard entertained directing a cheekily-titled skin flick, “Opie Gets Laid” — not to be confused with a same-titled 2005 rom-com — in which the main character’s first name would mirror the one from Ron’s more innocent days on the 1960s sitcom “The Andy Griffith Show.”“Yeah, ‘Opie Gets Laid’ would have probably made Ron a million dollars and he could have gone off and made a movie, but I’m glad he steered away from that because I don’t think anyone really wanted to see Opie get laid,” his brother, actor Clint Howard, 63, separately told Bensinger, covering his eyes. Ron’s daughter, “Jurassic World” star Bryce Dallas Howard, 42, also admitted that she’s relieved her father decided against partaking in porn.

Ron Howard found fame in front of the camera at an early age, portraying Opie Taylor on "The Andy Griffith Show" before starring on "Happy Days." But during an interview with Graham Bensinger, Howard admitted his rise to the top as one of the world's most coveted directors wasn't an easy climb. As he worked on "Happy Days," Howard said he was losing patience not being able to fulfill his true dreams of becoming a filmmaker.  A rumor was put to rest that Ron's first vision was creating a wild new version of an old character.

Gloria Hunniford has revealed how Paul O'Grady teased her mercilessly about her blonde hair and dark roots - but their playful banter is something she will always fondly remember him by. The 67-year-old comedian and presenter - who died suddenly last week - was known for his quick wit and dry sense of humour. Gloria, 82, recalls being a celebrity contestant on Blankety Blank, hosted by Paul's legendary drag alter-ego Lily Savage.

Janey Godley has opened up to her social media followers and fans on how tough life has been recently as she continues to soldier on with her chemotherapy amid her terminal cancer diagnosis.

Bryce Dallas Howard remembered a specific preschool incident that prompted her father Ron Howard and mother Cheryl to move their family out of Hollywood. During an interview on "In Depth with Graham Bensinger," the 42-year-old actress and the 69-year-old director explained why they left Los Angeles and moved to Greenwich, Connecticut, in 1985. "Apparently, one day, someone — when I was at preschool — they gave me a script to bring home to my dad.

Miranda Lambert had upsetting news for her fans Thursday. The singer took to her Instagram story to share that, due to health concerns, she had to cancel a Las Vegas performance. "Hey y'all.

Celine Dion is celebrating a milestone birthday, with the Canadian legend having turned 55 on March 30surrounded by family. The singer has kept a low profile ever since she revealed she had been diagnosed with Stiff Person Syndrome in December, choosing to stay home and regain her strength, which you can learn more about in the video below.

TV presenter and comedian Paul O’Grady "unexpectedly by peacefully" passed away at the age of 67, leaving his fans bereft and his family devastated. Paul's husband Andre Portasio shared the tragic news in a statement given to the PA news agency, which read: "It is with great sadness that I inform you that Paul has passed away unexpectedly but peacefully yesterday evening." Paul and Andre married in 2017 and had been in a relationship since 2005.They decided to marry after it was suggested to them by fellow comic Julian Clary. "Julian put the seed in my head.

died 'unexpectedly but peacefully' at the age of 67 last night, his partner said. Following the sad news of his passing, an interview from March 21 reveals how he insisted he was 'back in business' after a health concern. In the poignant comments, he said he was 'absolutely fine' just one week before his sudden death, but admitted that he had feared he wouldn't work again following a Covid scare.

Paul O'Grady died "unexpectedly but peacefully" on Tuesday evening aged 67, his husband announced.

Johnny Depp is one of the world's most famous and controversial actors, but he now spends his private life far away from Hollywood.The embattled Pirates of the Caribbean star — who battled ex Amber Heard in a much-talked-about defamation lawsuit last year — spends a lot of time in the UK, residing in his country house in Somerset.The talked-about star, who has laid low after that headline-making court case, gave an interview to Somerset Life over the weekend.WATCH: Inside Johnny Depp's family life - all you need to knowHe said: "I just love places with character. British people are cool and will greet you as if you are a neighbour — without going over the top.

Nicole Kidman's lookalike niece Lucia Hawley has hit back at allegations that her success in the entertainment industry is down to her status as a 'nepo baby'.The 25-year-old, who has been the subject of her aunt's pride on several occasions, recently began work as the host for Australia's Seven Network's 7Bravo and their Live from E! red carpet series. Lucia with her aunt Nicole and her grandmother (Nicole's mother) Janelle AnnWhen accepting her role as the new host in February, Lucia – who is the daughter of Nicole's younger sister, Australian journalist and TV host Antonia Kidman – released a statement which acknowledged how her famous family had certainly helped her gain an interest in pursuing a career around celebrities."Growing up around the entertainment industry, I have watched many Live From E! red carpets over the years and feel so honored to be able to bring my passion for style, entertainment and celebrities to the role," she said.But later that month, in an apparent response to recent increased interest in the rise of so-called 'nepotism babies' in Hollywood and the creative industries across the world, the young star further detailed her own feelings on the topic in an interview with Australia's The Sunday Telegraph.

Johnny Depp hasn’t been seen out and about much in Hollywood since the conclusion of his legal battle with ex Amber Heard last year. That’s because he’s settling down across the pond.

TMZ reported. She appeared to be making improvements.Sources shared a timeline leading up to Bynes’ hold. Bynes’ car was towed on March 15 in Long Beach, Calif, TMZ reported.

Tiger Lily Hutchence-Geldof exudes the unmistakable rock star aura of her father, the late INXS frontman Michael Hutchence. At just 26 years old, Tiger Lily has already inherited her father's musical talent and is making waves in the music industry. Now living in Fremantle, Australia, Tiger Lily is flourishing in her career as a musician. Born Heavenly Hiraani Tiger Lily, she was always known as Tiger Lily but today prefers to use the name Heavenly.  Tiger Lily is now living in Freemantle in AustraliaHer life down under is a paradise of surfing, meditation, and yoga - a world away from the gritty London drugs scene that killed both her mother in 2000 and her half-sister Peaches, who also died of a heroin overdose aged 25 in 2014.Last month, the young singer-songwriter quietly released her debut album, Tragic Tiger's Sad Meltdown - a tongue-in-cheek title borrowed from a magazine headline.On the album notes she writes: "Most of the songs are about my sister Peaches who I lost as a teenager so singing them aloud felt very potent but my band always made me feel held.

Paul Mescal and Daisy Edgar-Jones had a Normal People reunion at this year’s Oscars.The co-stars, who both starred in the critically-acclaimed 2020 drama, managed to find some time to catch up during Sunday evening (March 12). Indeed, even with a number of events taking place across the night, both Mescal and Edgar-Jones ended up at the same party.The two actors arrived at the Vanity Fair Oscars Party separately.

Gemma Collins has looked to sub-zero cryotherapy in a bid to “shock her system” back to health after long Covid symptoms made her convinced she was dying of a heart attack.The 42-year-old reality star contracted the virus last year and she has been suffering from the side effects ever since. Only last month, Gemma revealed she had to ring for an ambulance and thought she was going to die. “The palpitations got so bad I thought I was having a heart attack,” she says.