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Kate Beckinsale celebrated a milestone birthday with a star-studded bash Sunday. Beckinsale turned 50 on July 26 and was joined by Demi Moore, Demi Lovato, Adam Lambert and more celebrity pals. The "Underworld" star posed for photos wearing a silver, sparkling bodysuit.

ITV sitcom by Eric Chappell, which came to an end in 1978. Airing for four years, the series was an adaptation of Chappell's stage play The Banana Box. The series followed Rupert Rigsby (played by Leonard Rossiter), the seedy landlord of a run-down townhouse.

Coronation Street character Elaine Metcalfe made her debut on the cobbles as evil Geoff Metcalfe’s long-suffering wife in 2020. She was revealed to be Tim Metcalfe’s mum and her tragic story of how she fled Geoff’s abuse and had to leave her son behind to survive unravelled. Elaine – who Tim thought was dead as dad Geoff told him she had died from cancer – now has a good relationship with her only son.

TV star Patricia Brake has sadly died at the age of 79 after a long battle with cancer, her family has said.

Actress Patricia Brake has died at the age of 79 following a long cancer battle, it has been announced. She had a career that spanned over 60 years, but she was best known for her roles in the 1970s sitcom Porridge.The star also appeared in soaps such as Coronation Street, EastEnders and Emmerdale. Patricia's son Jon McBain shared the news on Twitter, he wrote: "I can confirm that my mother, the actress Patricia Brake, died earlier today at the age of 79 after a long battle with cancer." Her agent Scott Marshall Partners also issued a statement: “It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our client and well-loved stage and TV actress, Patricia Brake, at the age of 79, after a very long battle with cancer.” Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.

Actress Patricia Brake has died after a long cancer battle, it has been announced. The 79-year-old will probably be best known for playing Ronnie Barker's on-screen daughter in sitcom Porridge.

Eric Chappell, writer. Born: 25 September 1933 in Grantham, Lincolnshire. Died: 21 April 2022 in Grantham, Lincolnshire, aged 88For 22 years Eric Chappell beavered away in the offices of the local electricity board in the East Midlands, while spending his spare time writing the novels he would might open the door to fame and fortune only to amass a mountain of “no thank you” letters.

Kate Beckinsale is showing a different side of her family in honor of a special day. The star took to Instagram to share a hilarious video which was in fact a heartfelt tribute to one of the most important people in her life.MORE: Kate Beckinsale says 'life can shatter' in tribute to her beloved dadThe actress shared an incredible video revealing her and her mother's most candid selves as they sang to The Outfield's 1985 hit song, Your Love.Kate's mom, Judy Loe, was an English model and the actress is her daughter with late actor Richard Beckinsale, who passed away in 1979.

Kate Beckinsale is remembering her dad.

Kate Beckinsale remembered someone incredibly special on Saturday when she wrote a poignant message about her much-loved father, Richard Beckinsale, on the anniversary of his death.The Guilty Party actress paused from her normally comical social media posts to pay tribute to the British star who died on 19 March 1979.MORE: Kate Beckinsale celebrates daughter in very rare personal post Alongside childhood photos of Kate with Richard - who was known for his roles in Porridge and Rising Damp - the star wrote a moving message which read: "I don’t remember what not missing him feels like. It is part of me, like my blood.

Kate Beckinsale just honored her mother in the sweetest way. The star was inundated with love as she shared an emotional tribute to her mom, Judy Loe, on Instagram.MORE: Kate Beckinsale surprises fans with video from inside her insane living roomTo commemorate her 75th birthday, Kate shared a series of pictures and videos of adorable moments and throwbacks of the English model, including a heartwarming video of the two dancing together as Kate wore pink button-down pajamas. Kate is Judy's daughter with late actor Richard Beckinsale, who passed away in 1979.

Kate Beckinsale almost had a different name.

Such is her Hollywood star power, it’s easy to forget Kate Beckinsale hails from our side of the Atlantic. It’s for this reason we did a double take when the actress shared a throwback clip of her dad… acting in Coronation Street!

In the latest episode of Dax Shepard’s “Armchair Expert” podcast, Kate Beckinsale says she can relate to the experience of losing a famous parent at a young age, just like Prince William and Prince Harry.

Kate Beckinsale is opening up.

Kate Beckinsale shared a moving tribute to her late father, Richard Beckinsale, 42 years after his death. The 47-year-old actress took to Instagram on Friday to share snaps, newspaper clippings and an art mural of the late actor to mark the anniversary of his passing.

Kate Beckinsale continues to mourn the loss of her father, Richard Beckinsale, more than 40 years after his death. The "Underworld" actress paid tribute to the popular British television star who died of a heart attack at their family home in 1979.

Kate Beckinsale paid an emotional tribute to her late dad, Richard Beckinsale, on Friday, more than four decades after his tragic death. The Hollywood actress's father was just 31 years old when he died of a heart attack at their family home. MORE: Kate Beckinsale posts incredible throwback photo as daughter turns 22Richard was a much-loved British TV star, popular for his roles in Porridge and Rising Damp and Kate was only a little girl when he passed away.  WATCH: Stars gone too soon She