Wrestling legend Terry Funk dies aged 79

Pat Saperstein Deputy Editor Jake Bloom, the larger-than-life Hollywood attorney who negotiated rich deals for clients including Nicolas Cage, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Johnny Depp, died Thursday in Sun Valley, Idaho, his wife Ruth confirmed. He was 81. In 2019, Bloom retired along with his partner Alan Hergott while the firm was still in the midst of litigation with former client Depp.

Musician Giles Broadbent has died following a “short illness” at the age of 51, his family and music group have announced.

pic.twitter.com/QZ3FZfVfYr— Runrig (@Runrig1973) September 6, 2023In July, Guthro said in a post on social media that he had been dealing with health issues for a number of years and had been forced to cancel some live performances.Following the news of Guthro’s death, his friend and former bandmate, SNP MP Pete Wishart, told BBC Radio Scotland’s Drivetime: “We’ve lost a friend, but we will never get to hear this wonderful voice singing voice live again.”Born in Nova Scotia, Canada in 1961, Guthro began his 40-year music career as a solo artist, releasing his debut album ‘Sails To The Wind’ back in 1994.He joined Runrig four years later, replacing Donnie Munro, and remained in the group until they eventually retired in 2018. The band’s 14th and final studio album, ‘The Story’, came out in 2016.

Musician Giles Broadbent, the husband of former Blue Peter star Diane Louise Jordan has passed away at the age of 51.The sad news was shared by the musician's quartet Stringfever, who shared a statement on their Instagram page expressing their shock at his death.The statement read: "The Broadbent Family and Stringfever Joint Statement The acclaimed international violinist, Giles Broadbent, has died following a short illness. He was 51.

Former Classic FM radio presenter Jamie Crick has died at the age of 57.The family of the Jazz FM and Scala Radio broadcaster said on Tuesday that Crick died following a “short illness”. A spokesperson for Bauer Media UK said: “Jamie Crick was a broadcaster through and through and played an integral role on our radio stations. “He was also a great friend to his colleagues at Jazz FM, Scala Radio and the wider Bauer Media teams.

Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas has shared a heartbreaking tribute to her "unique" and "unforgettable" friend as he passed away aged 54.The 62 year old broke the news on Instagram that designer Luca Sartori suddenly died, leaving his loved ones shocked. Luca's partner, Vesa Hietala, was first to break the tragic news, as he told his followers what happened to him. He wrote on Instagram: "Yesterday, I lost the love of my life, my best friend and my partner of 26 years.

Whitesnake, has died age 72.The guitarist, who performed with the British rock band throughout the 1970s and ’80s, died “peacefully” on Thursday (August 24) surrounded by his wife and daughters.“On behalf of his family, it is with deep sadness we announce the death of Bernie Marsden,” his family wrote in an Instagram post. “Bernie died peacefully on Thursday evening with his wife, Fran, and daughters, Charlotte and Olivia, by his side.“Bernie never lost his passion for music, writing and recording new songs until the end.”A cause of death has not been shared, but the BBC reported that he passed after an illness.Marsden co-founded Whitesnake with former Deep Purple singer David Coverdale, co-writing some of the band’s biggest hits including ‘Here I Go Again’, ‘She’s a Woman’ and ‘Trouble’.

A post shared by STARS OF THE LID_OFFICIAL (@starsofthelid_forever)Away from Stars Of The Lid, McBride released two solo albums in ‘When The Detail Lost Its Freedom’ (2005) and ‘The Effective Disconnect’ (2010).He also formed the band Bell Gardens with Furry Things member Kenneth James Gibson, and released two full-length albums, 2012’s ‘Full Sundown Assembly’ and 2014’s ‘Slow Dawns For Lost Conclusions’.Away from music, McBride also directed the University of Texas National Institute of Forensics’ high school debate camp, with the Texas Forensic Union Debate Team tweeting: “He was a stalwart of Texas Debate and the UTNIF. Our program is forever indebted to his legacy.

via a statement from Barker’s publicist Roger Neal. “It is with profound sadness that we announce that the World’s Greatest MC who ever lived, Bob Barker has left us,” Neal statement read.Barker, who celebrated his 99th birthday in December last year, was best known for his role as the host and emcee of CBS’ The Price Is Right. The game show – which is the longest-running game show in United States history – debuted in 1972 and featured Barker as its host from then until his retirement from the show in 2007.Besides his tenure on The Price Is Right, Barker also led Truth And Consequences from 1956 to 1975.

Bob Barker, the host of American smash hit TV show The Price is Right has tragically died at the age of 99, his representatives confirmed to TMZ on Saturday.The veteran TV host sadly died of “natural causes” at his home in Los Angeles on Saturday morning, with the star said to have passed “peacefully” at the end of a long and fulfilling life. Bob, whose real name was Robert William Barker, was best known and loved for hosting hit CBS gameshow The Price Is Right, a show that later went on to inspire several international spin-offs around the world.

Terry Funk has died. Friends and fans took to social media on Wednesday to pay tribute to the famed wresting pro in the wake of his death. He was 79. A cause of death was not immediately available.

Terry Funk, the man Ric Flair called today, “A Great Wrestler, Entertainer, Unbelievably Fearless, And A Great Friend!” died Wednesday, according to Flair and fellow WWE Hall-of-Famer Mick Foley. He was 79.

pic.twitter.com/EYMAKOzxnxIn a tribute of his own, Mick Foley revealed that Funk's daughter, Brandee, had confirmed the «awful news» to him. He additionally noted that Brandee and Funk's other daughter, Stacy, asked him «to express how much they appreciate the love and support you have given him over the years.»WE JUST LOST A LEGEND.

Hulk Hogan is opening up about being caught in a «vicious cycle» when it came to prescription pills. In an interview with, the 70-year-old wrestling legend recalled no longer being in pain but still chasing after prescription pills at his pharmacy «like a dog chasing a bone.»Over the course of his illustrious career with the World Wrestling Federation (now World Wrestling Entertainment), the Hulkster endured dozens of major surgeries, including 10 alone on his back.

Eurovision contestant, Patricia Bredin, has died at the age of 88.Bredin was only 22 years old when she performed at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1957 in Frankfurt, Germany.

Broadcasting legend Sir Michael Parkinson has died aged 88. He was on television for decades and has interviewed some of the world's biggest stars. A statement from Sir Michael's family said: "After a brief illness Sir Michael Parkinson passed away peacefully at home last night in the company of his family.

Associated Press. “They truly don’t make them like him anymore and we will miss conversations with him about everything under the sun,” the statement read, “the twinkle in his eyes as he approached every moment ready for the next adventure”.He died at his home in Bel Air, California from natural causes, his widow Tina told AP.Formed in 1962 alongside Herb Alpert, A&M Records – named after their initials – counted singles including Captain and Tennille’s ‘Love Will Keep Us Together’, ‘Every Breath You Take’ by The Police and ‘Show Me the Way’ by Peter Frampton among its releases.Other acts they represented included the Carpenters, Janet Jacket, the Go-Gos and Soundgarden.Alpert told Billboard in a statement: “I never met a nicer, honest, sensitive, smart and talented man then my partner Jerry Moss.”Moss was born in New York City and was an English major at Brooklyn College.

Game Of Thrones and Eastenders, has died aged 36.Kent’s agency announced the news Tuesday (August 15), writing that Kent had “passed away peacefully on Friday” surrounded by his family and best friend.“It is with deep sadness we have to tell you that our dear friend and client Darren Kent passed away peacefully on Friday,” Carey Dodd Associates shared. “His parents and best friend by his side.

DIY SOS star Jason Liversidge has passed away at the age of 47 after living with motor neurone disease (MND) for ten years. Dad-of-two Jason was diagnosed with the disease in 2013 and appeared alongside his family on the home makeover show in 2015.The family home in Hull was visited by Nick Knowles as the DIY SOS team transformed the home to make it more accessible to Jason. His wife Liz confirmed the sad news of Jason’s passing on Facebook, writing: “Jason Liversidge died peacefully at home surrounded by his girls at 22.59 on the 5th August 2023.