ITV has confirmed changes to its planned schedule following the death of Paul O'Grady. The comedian and TV presenter was said to be "laughing, smiling and full of life” shortly before his 'unexpected' death on Tuesday evening (March 28).
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The world-renowned architect who designed Salford's iconic Lowry arts centre and theatre has died aged 84.
Bosses at The Lowry and civic leaders have paid tribute to the life and work of Michael Wilford CBE, saying his vision would 'live on forever through the beautiful building he created'.
The Salford Quays complex opened at Pier 8 in April 2000, with the late Queen Elizabeth II presiding over an official ceremony in the October.
Surrey-born father-of-five Mr Wilford, who formed a renowned architecture business and partnership with James Stirling, passed away on March 10.
In a tweet, the Lowry said: "The Lowry is saddened to hear of the passing of Michael Wilford CBE, the architect who designed our wonderful and iconic building. Our thoughts are with Michael's family and friends.
In a statement released today Felicity Goodey, founding chair of The Lowry and Sir Rod Aldridge OBE, its chairman, said Mr Wilford's vision leaves an 'incredible legacy'.
They said: "We are both deeply saddened to hear of the passing of architect Michael Wilford CBE.
"Michael realised the huge ambitions we all had for The Lowry, both as an international arts centre and as a beacon of regeneration for the city. He understood from the outset that Lowry should be 'international' in terms of quality and aspiration, but deeply rooted in its community.
"He was always the first to design solutions to any challenge and succeeded in creating a beautiful space capable of hosting the world’s most famous artists while making everyone feel at home and have fun. His vision and immeasurable talent will live on forever through the beautiful building he created, here at the heart of Salford Quays.
"It was an honour and real pleasure to work with him, and we
ITV has confirmed changes to its planned schedule following the death of Paul O'Grady. The comedian and TV presenter was said to be "laughing, smiling and full of life” shortly before his 'unexpected' death on Tuesday evening (March 28).
Good Morning Britain paid tribute to Paul O’Grady on Wednesday's show after the star died at the age of 67, his partner Andre Portasio announced in a statement.The TV star, also known for his drag queen persona Lily Savage, died "unexpectedly but peacefully" on Tuesday evening, a statement shared with the PA news agency via a representative said. Mr Portasio said in his statement: “It is with great sadness that I inform you that Paul has passed away unexpectedly but peacefully yesterday evening. “We ask, at this difficult time, that whilst you celebrate his life you also respect our privacy as we come to terms with this loss.
Camilla, Queen Consort, has paid tribute to Paul O'Grady after he passed away "unexpectedly but peacefully" aged 67 on Tuesday. Paul had met the Queen Consort a number of times through his work with animals, as he raised money and awareness of animals in need.
Tributes have poured in for TV star and comedian Paul O'Grady following the news of his death aged 67.
It's reported that the late Queen Elizabeth II "came close to breakdown" after an assassination attempt on the then Prince Charles in the '60s. The now King was invested as the Prince of Wales in 1969, but the decision didn't go down with many within Wales itself.The period saw Welsh nationalism explode in popularity, with a paramilitary group emerging at the time, known as Mudiad Amddiffyn Cymru, or the Welsh Defence Movement in English.
Selena Gomez has broken her silence over the alleged 'feud' between herself and Hailey Bieber and called for an end to the online abuse directed towards the supermodel. The singer took to Instagram this morning (March 24) to stand up for her ex-boyfriend Justin Bieber’s wife after revealing Hailey had contacted her.
Coronation Street fans have been left with the same concern after witnessing a tragic death. Viewers of the ITV soap were warned of upsetting scenes before Wednesday night's episode (March 22) as Evelyn Plummer was forced to have her beloved greyhound Cerberus put to sleep after he fell seriously ill.
Matt Baker loves animals and has often been pictured with one of his pet dogs throughout the years.It's no wonder, then that one of his memorable canine companions – and beloved Blue Peter co-star – Meg left a particular hole in his heart after she died.But as the presenter revealed in an interview with the Radio Times a few years ago, the border collie has been immortalised in the BBC archives.WATCH: Countryfile's Matt Baker flooded with support as he shares family newsThe doting dad-of-two told the publication that he once took Meg with him when he reported a piece about the long-running radio soap opera The Archers, and the pup ended up on the show!MORE: Matt Baker opens up about future of his young children and their role on family farmWhat's more, as the presenter revealed, she's made regular appearances since. Speaking in 2017, Matt said: "She came with me when I was doing a piece about the show, and it turned out their bank of sound effects was lacking the bark of a working dog."So they recorded her, and now whenever you hear a dog bark on The Archers, that's Meg".
Ed Sheeran has vowed he will never do drugs again following the tragic death of his pal Jamal Edwards.
People living in areas including Salford and Manchester are among the most likely to die from lung conditions, according to new research published today.
Doncaster died on Friday, March 17. She had previously shared with her followers that she suffered from migraines and illness and had been diagnosed with optic neuritis a few months ago. A few days before her death she said she had been experiencing a difficult week physically and mentally.
King Charles III is remembering Queen Elizabeth II on the first Mother’s Day in the UK since her death.
Lance Reddick‘s wife is speaking out for the first time since his sudden death.
Lance Reddick's wife Stephanie has broken her silence following the actor's sudden death at the age of 60 Friday. Stephanie, who married Reddick in 2011, shared a tribute to her late husband on his verified social media accounts and expressed her gratitude to his fans for their condolences.
Doncaster mum-of-two who has tragically died at the age of 30. Jehane Thomas died "unexpectedly" on Friday, March 17. She is understood to have suffered from migraines and "bouts of illness" for several months.
A street in Birmingham city centre has been closed off by police after a man's body was found.
Queen Camilla and her family. It has been announced that her brother-in-law of more than 50 years has passed away. Simon Elliot with his wife AnnabelBusinessman and land owner Simon Elliot – who was married to Camilla's younger sister Annabel – was close to the Queen Consort.
A disabled man says he's has been forced to shower at a leisure centre due to the decrepit state of his flat.
Scarborough, was just 19 when he died in December 2022 after struggling with his mental health. Fiercely loved by everyone who knew him, he was described as a great friend, a loving younger brother and a perfect son. There has been a huge outpouring of grief, showing the joy and laughter he brought into the lives of so many.
Rose Ayling-Ellis took to her Instagram Stories on Sunday with a heartfelt message following the sad death of disability activist Judith Heumann at the age of 75.Re-posting a sketch of the late campaigner, Rose wrote: "Sad to hear the passing of Judith Heumann, such an important figure for disability rights. "If you fancy watching something today, watch 'Crip Camp' on Netflix".