Outlander's Sam Heughan reckons his 'lonely' childhood in Scotland led to him becoming an actor

died on Thursday when the small plane they were in “plummeted into the ocean” off a Caribbean island Thursday.Oliver, whose real name Christian Klepser, was with daughters Madita, 12, and Annik, 10, when they died alongside their pilot, Robert Sachs.Just three days before the tragedy, he shared his last post on Instagram.“Greetings from somewhere in paradise! To community and love …2024 [here] we come,” he happily captioned a photo of a beach.A phrase that read: “Let love rule. Wishing all of you the best for 2024” was also scrawled on the photo.

Christian Oliver, an actor you’ll recognize from movies such as Speed Racer, The Good German and Valkyrie, has sadly passed away at the age of 51.

Simon, Lord Lovat got the axe.The Scottish Jacobite was the last person to be beheaded in England, in 1747 — and the Oscar winner, 59, is apparently his descendant.Crowe took to X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday to reveal that he’s related to the late, great chief of Clan Fraser of Lovat, who was executed for high treason in the 18th century. The “Beautiful Mind” star added that he had “been on the hunt to track down my Italian forebears” for a while now and has been researching his linage, which has led him down “a number of wrong tracks.”He explained that his great-great-great grandfather on his mother’s side was one Luigi Ghezzi.Ghezzi, who at one point worked in Argentina, later left on a ship bound to India.

Hollywood A-lister Russell Crowe has revealed just how close his connections to Scotland are.

The Scottish Government recently announced a new devolved disability payment designed to provide additional financial support for people of State Pension age will not include a mobility component. However, it has also confirmed the new benefit will not include any face-to-face assessments as part of the application process.

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A father from Little Hulton has been jailed for injuring another man with a meat cleaver in 'retaliation' for assaulting his 12-year-old son.

Kasabian have recalled their time meeting Sam Fender, and suggested that a collaboration with him is on the cards.The band opened up about their fondness for the Geordie singer-songwriter during a new interview, and recalled how they hit it off when they first met the musician.According to frontman Sergio Pizzorno, the members were first introduced to Fender backstage at TRNSMT festival in Scotland, and were immediately open to the idea of working together as they were fans of each other’s discography.“We hung out with him [Sam] and it was wild because he’s amazing,” Pizzorno told The Sun’s Bizarre column (via Music News). “What he’s done so quickly, he’s the real deal.”“Him and his guitarist were going, ‘Man, that first album [2004’s self-titled]!’… And I was like, ‘I’m a fan of yours!’,” he added.When asked about any chances of a collaboration in the future, the singer told the outlet that while nothing is confirmed just yet, “One day we hope to figure that out”.The interview with the outlet comes ahead of Kasabian releasing their upcoming eighth studio album ‘Happenings’ – which is scheduled to arrive later this summer, but does not yet have an exact release date.

Geordie Shore star Nathan Henry has revealed that he’s potentially found “The One”, though has chosen to keep his relationship away from the public eye after being used “for clout” in the past. Nathan, who was previously in a relationship with Celebrity Ex on The Beach star Declan Doyle, has opened up to OK! about his love life and has explained that he’s been coupled up “for a while” but has kept things low-key. “I’ve been seeing someone for a while now and it’s going really well.

It’s time to take a look back at the loves of Ryan Seacrest‘s life!

A desperate dog lover moved to Scotland 48 hours before a ban on XL Bully breeds came into force in England.

Eurostar services from London have been cancelled due to a flooded tunnel underneath the River Thames.

The highly-anticipated prequel of Outlander is due to begin filming in Glasgow in January.

Dick Van Dyke and his wife Arlene Silver have one of the biggest age gaps for couples in Hollywood and fans will likely have questions about their age difference while watching the 98 Years of Magic special.

Sam Heughan has revealed his very festive career dream if he hadn’t become an actor.

Dundee piano sensation Stan Urban has been evicted from ITV show The Voice. The 79-year-old wowed the crowd with his rendition of Chuck Berry's Johnny B. Goode.

A man with a super-rare car collection worth £3.9 million was left stunned by the offer he received from WeBuyAnyCar.

It’s a bittersweet time to be an Outlander fan. With filming set to get underway in September for the much anticipated eighth and final season of the smash hit drama filmed and set in Scotland, and the second part of series seven hitting screens in the new year, there’s lots to look forward to.

Sam Heughan has teased Outlander fans with a behind-the-scenes clip amid the current 'Droughtlander'.

Rishi Sunak diverted an RAF jet to take him to a far-right political festival, The Mirror has reported. The Prime Minister used the taxpayer-funded aircraft to head to Rome.