Melanie Sykes leads tributes following Des O'Connor's tragic death

Mad Max co-star Hugh Keays-Byrne on social media.The actress played Furiosa in George Miller’s rebooted franchise, alongside Keays-Byrne who starred as Toecutter in the original 1979, and Immortan Joe in 2015’s Mad Max: Fury Road.“RIP Hugh Keays-Byrne,” Theron wrote on Twitter. “It’s amazing you were able to play an evil warlord so well cause you were such a kind, beautiful soul.

Ryan to explore their heritage on the documentary series Mancs In Mumbai screened earlier this year, opened up about his Wythenshawe-raised father on his Instagram page. He wrote: "The word legend can sometimes be thrown around but when it comes to my dad there was no question.

____________________________________________________Brazilian footballer Pele, often hailed alongside Maradona as one of the greats, said it was sad to "lose friends this way"."Certainly one day we'll kick a ball together in the sky above," he added.Another Brazilian footballing legend, Romario, wrote in an emotional tweet: "My friend is gone.

Gary Lineker has paid tribute to legend of the game Diego Maradona, who has died aged 60 after reportedly suffering a cardiac arrest.Taking to Twitter and Instagram shortly after the news broke on Wednesday, Gary penned a heartfelt message of appreciation for the Argentinian player.READ: Gary Lineker releases statement following face mask controversyAlongside a photo which showed the pair smiling together, he wrote: "Deeply saddened to hear that Diego Armando Maradona has died."By some distance

John Travolta has taken to Instagram with a rare personal photo in celebration of his son Ben's birthday. The candid snapshot shows Ben sat on his father's lap, while smiling John embraces him in a big bear hug."Happy 10th birthday my wonderful Ben!" John captioned the touching snapshot.

Gordon Ramsay has led the tributes to MasterChef Junior contestant Ben Watkins, who has died aged 14.Weeks after sending the aspiring chef a video wishing him well, Ramsay remembered him as “an incredibly talented home cook and even stronger young man”.Watkins appeared in season six of the US competition in 2018.

MORE: Melanie Sykes leads tributes following Des O'Connor's tragic death"I feel very grateful that we were able to spend some of his last moments together (covid-safely), just the two of us, and to say what we needed to say to one another. I told him about the deep feeling of pride in my belly whenever somebody points out how similar we are, both as performers and people.

Melanie Sykes is among many friends and fans who have paid tribute to TV star Des O'Connor, after it was confirmed that he passed away following a fall at his home in Buckinghamshire.MORE: In memoriam: the celebrities who have passed away in 2020The London-born comedian and singer, who was known for Des O’Connor Tonight and Countdown, died on Saturday at the age of 88.

Eamonn Holmes has broken his silence on being axed from This Morning, by sharing a tribute to comedian Des O’Connor, writing “They don’t make them like him anymore”.The famed presenter, who co-hosts with his wife Ruth Langsford on Fridays, is said to be “furious and upset” that they the pair are being given the boot from the show. On Saturday 14 November the news broke that the iconic duo were being replaced by Dermot O’Leary and Alison Hammond.