Sharon Acker, ‘Point Blank’ and ‘Happy Birthday to Me’ Actor, Dies at 87

dance genres such as dubstep and house, as well as be the foundation of historical cultures like grime and Notting Hill Carnival.The news of his passing was confirmed by his close friends on social media this afternoon (April 12). In touching tributes to the legend, DJ Jumping Jack Frost wrote: “The king of Kings has left us.

A new website aims to be a one-stop shop for information about the Glenkens.

A post shared by Sam Lerner (@samlerner)“Everyone that knows him knows how insane he was— in the best way. I’m so lucky I got to spend so much time with him, and we’re all lucky we can continue to watch his work for the rest of time.

The grandfather of a pregnant lawyer who was pushed to her death from Arthur's Seat did not tell his family he had terminal cancer because he didn't want to "divert attention" from her murder case - and died before her killer was jailed. Relatives called Abdul Latif, 70, their "leading investigator" as they fought to get justice for Fawziyah Javed, 31, who was murdered by Kashif Anwar, 29.

Comedian Gareth Richards, a close friend of Frank Skinner, has died aged 41 after being involved in a car crash.

Sharon Acker, who starred in "Point Blank" and "The New Perry Mason," has died. She was 87. The actress passed away on March 16 at a retirement home in her native Toronto, Canada, her daughter Kim Everest confirmed to Fox News Digital on Monday.

Facebook on March 17, writing: “Yesteday at 3:30 pm we lost a most incredible lady. My mama Sharon Acker Elkington.

Sharon Acker, best known as Lee Marvin’s unfaithful wife in the 1967 film Point Blank, died March 16 in a Toronto residential home. She was 87 and her death was confirmed by daughter Kim Everest, a casting director. 

Max George has bravely opened up to fans about the 'disappointment' he feels as he reflected on the first anniversary of Tom Parker's death. The singer shared a video to social media on Thursday (March 30), 12 months on from his The Wanted bandmate's tragic death, aged 33.

LIVE – Updated at 12:40Fans, friends and colleagues are continuing to pay tribute to Paul O’Grady, who died on Tuesday evening (28 March), aged 67. Queen Camilla, Elton John, Lorraine Kelly, Piers Morgan, Joe Lycett and others from the TV industry have paid tribute, as well as MPs at PMQs on Wednesday afternoon (29 March). Dominic Raab was mocked after incorrectly paying tribute to the “incredible comic Paul Grayson”, instead of Paul O’Grady.

Boyzone star Keith Duffy has opened up on a tragedy within his family after the death of his dog, who sadly passed away.The singer said the loss of the family pooch had also left his children Jay, who is a 25 year old Hollyoaks actor, and Mia, 23, "distraught and devastated".The 48 year old star announced the news on Instagram with a number of sweet snaps of his dog Lenny. In one image, the pup lay posing on a cuddly high pile grey rug. In another, he cosied up to the family on a brown blanket, as a third showed the dog looking older and wrapped up in towels.

Sam Heughan and Priyanka Chopra have teamed up to wish their co-star Celine Dion a happy birthday.

Procol Harum and co-writer of the iconic 1960s hit “Whiter Shade of Pale,” died on March 23 after a battle with cancer, according to a post on the band’s website. He was 76. Reid’s acclaim with Procol Harum — from its eponymously-titled 1967 debut album until 2003’s “The Well’s on Fire” — came from his unusual turns of phrase and influences from classical literature on songs such as “A Salty Dog,” “Conquistador,” and most famously “A Whiter Shade of Pale,” an unusually lengthy and unlikely hit that has gone on to become one of the most commercially successful songs in history.

Paul O’Grady has died at the age of 67. The Paul O’Grady’s Saturday Night Line Up host died ‘unexpectedly but peacefully’ on Tuesday evening, a statement shared with the PA news agency via a representative said. Tributes have been pouring in from the entertainment world, with Carol Vorderman and Lorraine Kelly among the first to pay their respects.

Manori Ravindran Executive Editor of International British presenter and comedian Paul O’Grady has died. He was 67. O’Grady’s death was confirmed to the BBC by his partner Andre Portasio, who said the popular TV host died “unexpectedly but peacefully” on Tuesday evening. O’Grady was known for his drag queen persona Lily Savage, and had been performing as Miss Hannigan (a role he first played 25 years ago) in the touring musical “Annie,” which ran for a week at the Edinburgh Playhouse from March 21 to 25. (The show is scheduled to travel to Southampton in April. ) On his official Instagram page, O’Grady wrote on March 13 that he was “thoroughly enjoying playing Hannigan again after so long, especially with a truly amazing and lovely cast.”

The BBC’s appointment of Chair Richard Sharp “should not stand” and the process was “fatally flawed,” according to former Director General John Birt, who threw his weight behind the corporation over the Gary Lineker scandal.

Kym Marsh prompted an outpouring of birthday best wishes as she marked her granddaughter's special day. The Waterloo Road star and Coronation Street favourite posted a collection of sweet pictures on her Instagram as she said happy birthday to seven-year-old Polly.

the opening of Bad Cinderella at New York’s Imperial Theatre due to his son being hospitalised. The Broadway show is a retooled version of London West End’s Cinderella, which takes its name from a key song in the show and has new songs, leading lady and title. Nicholas Lloyd Webber scored the BBC One drama Love, Lies and Records and a theatrical and symphonic version of the novel The Little Prince in 2009 in a collaboration with James D Reid.

Bindi Irwin and Chandler Powell marked a special occasion! On Saturday, the couple celebrated their daughter, Grace Warrior's, 2nd birthday.

Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber has confirmed that his eldest son Nicholas has died.The 75-year-old Oscar-winning composer shared the news on Twitter on Saturday, writing: “I am shattered to have to announce that my beloved elder son Nick died a few hours ago in Basingstoke Hospital." “His whole family is gathered together and we are all totally bereft. – ALW," he added.