Steph's Packed Lunch star dies after terminal cancer battle

Taylor Swift fan, who went viral after spending a special moment on stage with the star, has died following her cancer diagnosis. Scarlett Oliver from Perth, Australia, shared a hug with Swift that was spread widely online during a Sydney date on the Eras Tour earlier this year. Taylor routinely hands out a signed hat during her song ‘22’, and after Scarlett’s family made a social media plea, the young girl was successful in receiving the honour, with Swift taking the time to embrace her.

ITV drama Wild at Heart was first introduced in 2006 and enjoyed a hugely successful six years on TV, becoming a firm favourite with families across the UK. Seven series of the drama aired in total, with the show coming to an end in 2012 with a special two-hour finale. Wild at Heart focused on the Trevanion family from Bristol, who relocated to a South African reserve for wild animals, named Leopards Den.The series followed the family's adventures and struggles in their new home, along with scenes of incredible animals.

Zoe Ball has announced on her social media this morning (Tuesday, 24 April) that her mum Julia Peckham has passed away following her battle with cancer.The BBC Radio 2 star revealed last month that her mum had received a devastating diagnosis of pancreatic cancer and said she was "being incredibly brave" following the news. Sharing the sad update that her mum had now passed away, Zoe, 53, wrote a very emotional message on her Twitter (X) and Instagram accounts, on Tuesday morning which said: "sleep tight dear Mama.

Princess Catherine made history with her brand-new royal title from King Charles!

Emmerdale actor Sam Hall, who has played the role of Samson Dingle for the past 15 years, has reportedly been axed from the ITV soap.

Former Gogglebox star George Gilbey died after falling through a plastic skylight while working, an inquest heard. The 40-year-old was best known for appearing on the Channel 4 series alongside his mother Linda McGarry and stepfather Pete McGarry, who died aged 71 in 2021.

Former University of Albany defensive lineman and NFL Draft prospect Amitral “AJ” Simon has died. He was just 25 years old.

YouTube star Abhradeep Saha, who was better known as Angry Rantman online, has died aged 27.The influencer's family confirmed his sudden death on social media on Wednesday 17th April. "With profound grief and sorrow, we hereby declare the sad and untimely demise of Abhradeep Saha AKA AngryRantman today," they wrote. "He touched the lives of millions with his honesty, humour and unwavering spirit.

Olivia Munn is detailing her Stage 4 cancer diagnosis, which led to a double mastectomy, four surgeries in 10 months and treatments that put her into medically induced menopause.“I was not someone who obsessed over death or was afraid of it in any way,” Munn, 43, told People in its latest cover story. “But having a little baby at home made everything much more terrifying.”Last month, the “Newsroom” star announced she was diagnosed with bilateral breast cancer after several tests indicated she had luminal B — an aggressive and fast-moving form of cancer — in both of her breasts.“You realize cancer doesn’t care who you are; it doesn’t care if you have a baby or if you don’t have time,” she said, referring to her 2-year-old son, Malcolm, whom she shares with comedian John Mulaney.

James Martin has given fans a rare glimpse into his health journey during Monday's episode of Lorraine, where he also debuted an unexpected accessory on TV for the first time. Chatting with Lorraine Kelly about his successful tour, which was seven years in the making, the conversation turned to his current wellbeing.

Michael Strahan’s daughter Isabella is battling brain cancer, and has shared an emotional update.

Lisa Armstrong has shared a heartfelt tribute to her late father on his birthday, nearly five years after his heartbreaking death.The Strictly Come Dancing make-up artist lost her beloved father in May 2019 aged 71, one year after he had been diagnosed with cancer. Lisa, 47, who was previously married to TV presenter Ant McPartlin, 48, took to Instagram on 12 April to share a post dedicated to her late dad, saying she misses him "more everyday". She shared a photo of her father with TV favourite Stephen Mulhern, with the pair smiling for the camera as Stephen, 47, pointed at him.

The mum of a teenager who died after a six-week battle with cancer has launched a charity in her name to fund free MRI scans for other youths.

OJ Simpson has passed away at the age of 76 after battling cancer.

Notorious former sports star OJ Simpson has passed away aged 76 from cancer. It was reported in early 2024 that the American former football running back had been diagnosed with prostate cancer, and on Wednesday, 10 April, he succumbed to the illness. His family announced his death on Twitter on 11 April with a statement that read: "On April 10th, our father, Orenthal James Simpson, succumbed to his battle with cancer.

Amy Dowden has offered an update on her return to Strictly Come Dancing future after she revealed that "no evidence of disease" was found earlier this year after undergoing cancer treatment.

Bridgerton star Ruby Barker has shared the horrific moment she fell and suffered an excruciating arm break during a bouldering session at a climbing centre. Ruby, 27, who played Marina Thompson in the first series of the modernised period drama, shared shocking videos and photos of herself hospitalised on Instagram on Wednesday night.The actress has been concentrating on her fitness after sharing news about her mental health and announcing to her 176,000 followers that she had been diagnosed with Bipolar disorder just one day before her fall. She shared a video of the incident online, as well as snaps of herself in the hospital getting stitched up.

King Charles gave a surprising six-word reply when a well-wisher told him to 'keep going strong' amid his ongoing cancer treatment, while he was taking a spontaneous stroll after the yearly Easter Sunday worship at Windsor Castle.The King's most significant public appearance since his cancer revelation took place today [Sunday 31st March] at St George's Chapel, alongside Queen Camilla and a few other Royal family members. After the service, a small group of supportive fans were allowed inside the castle walls, where both Charles and Camilla went to meet them.

Michaela Zee Chance Perdomo, an actor who starred in the television series “Gen V” and “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina,” has died as a result of a motorcycle accident. He was 27.

Michaela Strachan was going through one of the toughest times of her life when she started out on Pilgrimage: The Road Through North Wales.The nature expert and Springwatch host had lost a number of loved ones over the preceding year, including her best friend Lucy who passed away from breast cancer just before filming began. It was an incredibly difficult year for Michaela, 57, but the broadcaster has experienced more than her fair share of tragedy over the years, from health battles to divorce. She joins Spencer Matthews, Tom Rosenthal, Eshaan Akbar, Christine McGuinness, Amanda Lovett and Sonali Shah on the 220km trek for the BBC Two show.