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Radio 1 DJ Annie Nightingale, the station's first female presenter, who went on to become its longest-serving host, has died at the age of 83.
Nightingale joined the station in 1970 and remained the only woman on the line-up for 12 years.
Nightingale joined the station in 1970 and remained the only woman on the line-up for 12 years.
Carl Weathers aka Apollo Creed has passed in his sleep RIP
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Jonnie Irwin, escape to the country and other house move tv shows. Only 50!
That's sad, I read about him being ill a few months ago, got young kids I believe.
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That pulls you up a bit. 50. F**k
He came across as a nice guy, he had 50 years kids die every day who don't make school age
Rugby Legend Barry John and I use the word Legend as it should be use has died, he even had a kick named after him. RIP
Barry John, the Welsh rugby legend, has died aged 79, his family have said in a statement.
He died peacefully in hospital, his family announced.
A family statement read: "Barry John died peacefully today at the University Hospital of Wales surrounded by his loving wife and four children.
"He was a loving Dadcu [grandfather] to his 11 grandchildren and much-loved brother."
The rugby union fly-half won three Five Nations titles, a Grand Slam and two Triple Crowns - while also playing five Tests for the British and Irish Lions on their 1968 and 1971 tours.
Nicknamed The King by New Zealand journalists after he inspired the Lions' famous 1971 Test series victory over the All Blacks, John won 25 Wales caps between 1966 and 1972.
He formed an effective half-back partnership with Gareth Edwards during the 1960s and 70s, both for their country and at club level for Cardiff.
https://news.sky.com/story/wales-and-british-and-irish-lions-legend-barry-john-dies-aged-79-13064259
Sure does. Since I hit the big seven oh I've paid more attention to ' celebs' passing away.
Frightening to see the number who kick the bucket at not many more years.
What's the answer?
Dont read the RIP thread
Joking aside as you get older you start to notice when people younger than you die when you are a young buck someone passing in their fifties and early sixties doesn't even register.
The Dad's Army actor Ian Lavender, who played Private Pike in the hit TV series, has died at the age of 77.
Birmingham-born Lavender was just 22 when he was cast as the guileless platoon member, in what was then a new BBC sitcom.
But it made him a household name, and he ended up spending 10 years as part of the comedy classic.
Lavender, who died on Friday, was the last surviving main cast member of the series.
Away from Dad's Army, he also acted in other TV comedies such as Yes Minister, and appeared on stage, including in The Merchant of Venice.
He also had a stint on EastEnders as Derek Harkinson, a role he reprised in 2016 for a festive storyline.
Lavender grew up in the Midlands but studied acting at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School.
He was barely out of drama school before being cast in the role for which he was to become most known for.
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Birmingham-born Lavender was just 22 when he was cast as the guileless platoon member, in what was then a new BBC sitcom.
But it made him a household name, and he ended up spending 10 years as part of the comedy classic.
Lavender, who died on Friday, was the last surviving main cast member of the series.
Away from Dad's Army, he also acted in other TV comedies such as Yes Minister, and appeared on stage, including in The Merchant of Venice.
He also had a stint on EastEnders as Derek Harkinson, a role he reprised in 2016 for a festive storyline.
Lavender grew up in the Midlands but studied acting at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School.
He was barely out of drama school before being cast in the role for which he was to become most known for.
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DJ Steve Wright, who presented programmes for BBC Radio 1 and Radio 2 for more than four decades, has died at the age of 69.
His family confirmed his death "with deep sorrow and profound regret" in a statement on Tuesday.
Wright joined the BBC in the 1970s and went on to host the afternoon shows on Radio 1 and Radio 2.
He also fronted television programmes for the BBC, including Top of the Pops.
Wright was last on air on Sunday, hosting a pre-recorded special Valentine's Day edition of his Love Songs programme.
Wright's family said: "It is with deep sorrow and profound regret that we announce the passing of our beloved Steve Wright.
"In addition to his son, Tom, and daughter, Lucy, Steve leaves behind his brother, Laurence and his father Richard. Also, much-loved close friends and colleagues, and millions of devoted radio listeners who had the good fortune and great pleasure of allowing Steve into their daily lives as one of the UK's most enduring and popular radio personalities.
"As we all grieve, the family requests privacy at this immensely difficult time."
Paying tribute to Wright after his death was announced, an emotional Radio 2 presenter Sara Cox said: "It's really hard to know what to say about the news of Steve Wright's passing, except we are all shocked and devastated and blindsided by this news.
"Steve was an extraordinary broadcaster, a really kind person, he was witty, he was warm, and he was a huge, huge part of the Radio 2 family, and I know my fellow DJs will all be absolutely shattered too."
BBC director general Tim Davie said: "All of us at the BBC are heartbroken to hear this terribly sad news. Steve was a truly wonderful broadcaster who has been a huge part of so many of our lives over many decades.
"He was the ultimate professional - passionate about the craft of radio and deeply in touch with his listeners. This was deservedly recognised in the New Year Honours list with his MBE for services to radio.
"No-one had more energy to deliver shows that put a smile on audiences' faces. They loved him deeply. We are thinking of Steve and his family and will miss him terribly."
Born in Greenwich, south London, in 1954, Wright's career at the BBC began when he started working as a clerk. His broadcasting career began in 1976, when Wright left the BBC to join Thames Valley Radio.
Four years later, he joined BBC Radio 1, presenting weekend programmes before launching Steve Wright in the Afternoon in 1981 - the show that would ultimately define his career.
After a brief stint hosting the Radio 1 breakfast show for a year from 1994, Wright left to join Talk Radio, but rejoined the BBC in 1996.
He began presenting a Saturday programme and Sunday Love Songs on Radio 2 from 1996, before launching his afternoon show in 1999, a slot he would keep until 2022.
Scott Mills took over the afternoon programme during a string of schedule changes at the station in 2022, but Wright stayed with Radio 2, continuing to present Sunday Love Songs as well as a series of specials and podcasts.
Radio 2 said it planned to celebrate Wright's life with a range of programming across the station.
This is a breaking news story. Further updates to follow.
His family confirmed his death "with deep sorrow and profound regret" in a statement on Tuesday.
Wright joined the BBC in the 1970s and went on to host the afternoon shows on Radio 1 and Radio 2.
He also fronted television programmes for the BBC, including Top of the Pops.
Wright was last on air on Sunday, hosting a pre-recorded special Valentine's Day edition of his Love Songs programme.
Wright's family said: "It is with deep sorrow and profound regret that we announce the passing of our beloved Steve Wright.
"In addition to his son, Tom, and daughter, Lucy, Steve leaves behind his brother, Laurence and his father Richard. Also, much-loved close friends and colleagues, and millions of devoted radio listeners who had the good fortune and great pleasure of allowing Steve into their daily lives as one of the UK's most enduring and popular radio personalities.
"As we all grieve, the family requests privacy at this immensely difficult time."
Paying tribute to Wright after his death was announced, an emotional Radio 2 presenter Sara Cox said: "It's really hard to know what to say about the news of Steve Wright's passing, except we are all shocked and devastated and blindsided by this news.
"Steve was an extraordinary broadcaster, a really kind person, he was witty, he was warm, and he was a huge, huge part of the Radio 2 family, and I know my fellow DJs will all be absolutely shattered too."
BBC director general Tim Davie said: "All of us at the BBC are heartbroken to hear this terribly sad news. Steve was a truly wonderful broadcaster who has been a huge part of so many of our lives over many decades.
"He was the ultimate professional - passionate about the craft of radio and deeply in touch with his listeners. This was deservedly recognised in the New Year Honours list with his MBE for services to radio.
"No-one had more energy to deliver shows that put a smile on audiences' faces. They loved him deeply. We are thinking of Steve and his family and will miss him terribly."
Born in Greenwich, south London, in 1954, Wright's career at the BBC began when he started working as a clerk. His broadcasting career began in 1976, when Wright left the BBC to join Thames Valley Radio.
Four years later, he joined BBC Radio 1, presenting weekend programmes before launching Steve Wright in the Afternoon in 1981 - the show that would ultimately define his career.
After a brief stint hosting the Radio 1 breakfast show for a year from 1994, Wright left to join Talk Radio, but rejoined the BBC in 1996.
He began presenting a Saturday programme and Sunday Love Songs on Radio 2 from 1996, before launching his afternoon show in 1999, a slot he would keep until 2022.
Scott Mills took over the afternoon programme during a string of schedule changes at the station in 2022, but Wright stayed with Radio 2, continuing to present Sunday Love Songs as well as a series of specials and podcasts.
Radio 2 said it planned to celebrate Wright's life with a range of programming across the station.
This is a breaking news story. Further updates to follow.
Used to listen to him and the Posse in the day.
RIP Steve a gentleman of the radio
RIP Steve a gentleman of the radio
Amazing how many well know DJs and listeners have phoned 5 live tonight to say what a really genuine and decent bloke he was and thatcit came across on the radio and that is why he was so popular.
50 year old, no age.
Actor and comedian Ewen MacIntosh, best known for his role as "Big Keith" in The Office, has died aged 50.
The character, Keith Bishop, was a scotch egg-loving accountant who had a monotone answerphone message and would have rather had a career as a DJ.
MacIntosh also appeared in other British comedies including Miranda and Little Britain.
The show's creator Ricky Gervais led the tributes on X/Twitter, describing MacIntosh as "an absolute original".
Bishop, who worked at fictional paper company Wernham Hogg, will be remembered for scenes such as when he dressed up as Ali G for Red Nose Day.
Big Keith particularly shone in a memorable scene from season two's episode Appraisals.
In his appraisal, office manager David Brent, played by Ricky Gervais, makes him list his strengths and weaknesses.
Chewing gum and looking bored, Keith responds "don't know" to all answers and lists eczema as his weakness and accounts as his strength.
MacIntosh appeared in both series of The Office, which was first broadcast in 2001.
Stephen Merchant, the co-writer and co-director of the BBC comedy series, paid tribute to MacIntosh on Instagram., describing him as "a lovely and uniquely funny man".
"I fondly recall we asked him to improvise an out-of-office message, and he was so hilarious we started writing more and more dialogue for him," Merchant recalled.
"He soon stole every scene he was in. A total one-off. A tragic loss."
In 2017, MacIntosh played Lionel in British romantic comedy film Finding Fatimah.
He also appeared in the final season of Ricky Gervais' After Life, playing "Buffet Man", who had been banned from his local all you can eat restaurant.
In 2021, MacIntosh spoke to Vice about his character's passion for scotch eggs.
"My first scene with Martin [Freeman], where I eat the Scotch egg - we had trouble doing that for some reason," he recalled.
"It took ages to get that done. I got through a lot of Scotch eggs. I wasn't told about it. The props guy nipped out and bought them last minute."
Actor Miranda Hart paid tribute to MacIntosh and said she was glad they got to do a scene together on her BBC comedy show Miranda.
"We were the same age and crossed paths many times as we did our best to be funny and make a living out of it," she wrote on Instagram. "It wasn't always likely but we did it and I am glad we got to do a scene together. Thank you xx."
Comedian and TV presenter Matt Lucas said he was "so sad" to hear of MacIntosh's death.
"We were lucky enough to have him appear in Little Britain," he said. "He was sweet and smart and humble and, of course, brilliantly funny."
Actor Rufus Jones, who directed and wrote comedy TV series Home, called MacIntosh an "absolute pleasure of a guy".
"A familiar and hilarious member of the Edinburgh sketch scene when we all started, and went on to create one of the most iconic scene stealers in tv comedy history," he wrote on X.
MacIntosh, who attended Edinburgh University and was actively involved in its comedy troupe, performed at the Fringe Festival in 2007 as part of a double act with Tim FitzHigham.
In 2009, he appeared in a charity music video for Chris Rea's Driving Home for Christmas alongside other celebrities.
TV personality Lizzy Cundy shared a tribute to MacIntosh on X, writing: "We were great mates and we danced together in Chris Rea's Driving Home for Christmas video. Such a lovely man inside and out."
TV channel Gold tweeted: "We loved him as Keith in The Office and were lucky enough to work with him over the years on the channel. Our thoughts go out to his family and friends at such a difficult time."
MacIntosh's friend Ed Scott said: "He may have had a famous face known by millions as Keith from The Office but the person inside is what I will most remember.
"Ewen was so full of empathy, kindness, and integrity and above all a really good man."
MacIntosh's cause of death has not been confirmed, but he died at Willow Green Care Home in Darlington.
Scott said: "Thanks to the incredible care and love provided by the wonderful medical staff and especially the nurses who all loved him when he brought a smile to their days."
The actor's agency Just Right Management said there would be a private cremation for family and close friends, and a celebratory memorial service later in the year.
Actor and comedian Ewen MacIntosh, best known for his role as "Big Keith" in The Office, has died aged 50.
The character, Keith Bishop, was a scotch egg-loving accountant who had a monotone answerphone message and would have rather had a career as a DJ.
MacIntosh also appeared in other British comedies including Miranda and Little Britain.
The show's creator Ricky Gervais led the tributes on X/Twitter, describing MacIntosh as "an absolute original".
Bishop, who worked at fictional paper company Wernham Hogg, will be remembered for scenes such as when he dressed up as Ali G for Red Nose Day.
Big Keith particularly shone in a memorable scene from season two's episode Appraisals.
In his appraisal, office manager David Brent, played by Ricky Gervais, makes him list his strengths and weaknesses.
Chewing gum and looking bored, Keith responds "don't know" to all answers and lists eczema as his weakness and accounts as his strength.
MacIntosh appeared in both series of The Office, which was first broadcast in 2001.
Stephen Merchant, the co-writer and co-director of the BBC comedy series, paid tribute to MacIntosh on Instagram., describing him as "a lovely and uniquely funny man".
"I fondly recall we asked him to improvise an out-of-office message, and he was so hilarious we started writing more and more dialogue for him," Merchant recalled.
"He soon stole every scene he was in. A total one-off. A tragic loss."
In 2017, MacIntosh played Lionel in British romantic comedy film Finding Fatimah.
He also appeared in the final season of Ricky Gervais' After Life, playing "Buffet Man", who had been banned from his local all you can eat restaurant.
In 2021, MacIntosh spoke to Vice about his character's passion for scotch eggs.
"My first scene with Martin [Freeman], where I eat the Scotch egg - we had trouble doing that for some reason," he recalled.
"It took ages to get that done. I got through a lot of Scotch eggs. I wasn't told about it. The props guy nipped out and bought them last minute."
Actor Miranda Hart paid tribute to MacIntosh and said she was glad they got to do a scene together on her BBC comedy show Miranda.
"We were the same age and crossed paths many times as we did our best to be funny and make a living out of it," she wrote on Instagram. "It wasn't always likely but we did it and I am glad we got to do a scene together. Thank you xx."
Comedian and TV presenter Matt Lucas said he was "so sad" to hear of MacIntosh's death.
"We were lucky enough to have him appear in Little Britain," he said. "He was sweet and smart and humble and, of course, brilliantly funny."
Actor Rufus Jones, who directed and wrote comedy TV series Home, called MacIntosh an "absolute pleasure of a guy".
"A familiar and hilarious member of the Edinburgh sketch scene when we all started, and went on to create one of the most iconic scene stealers in tv comedy history," he wrote on X.
MacIntosh, who attended Edinburgh University and was actively involved in its comedy troupe, performed at the Fringe Festival in 2007 as part of a double act with Tim FitzHigham.
In 2009, he appeared in a charity music video for Chris Rea's Driving Home for Christmas alongside other celebrities.
TV personality Lizzy Cundy shared a tribute to MacIntosh on X, writing: "We were great mates and we danced together in Chris Rea's Driving Home for Christmas video. Such a lovely man inside and out."
TV channel Gold tweeted: "We loved him as Keith in The Office and were lucky enough to work with him over the years on the channel. Our thoughts go out to his family and friends at such a difficult time."
MacIntosh's friend Ed Scott said: "He may have had a famous face known by millions as Keith from The Office but the person inside is what I will most remember.
"Ewen was so full of empathy, kindness, and integrity and above all a really good man."
MacIntosh's cause of death has not been confirmed, but he died at Willow Green Care Home in Darlington.
Scott said: "Thanks to the incredible care and love provided by the wonderful medical staff and especially the nurses who all loved him when he brought a smile to their days."
The actor's agency Just Right Management said there would be a private cremation for family and close friends, and a celebratory memorial service later in the year.
More and more young too young people are dying these days and is that the sign of the times, I hope not.
I lost my dad when I was 16 he was 54 and then lost my mam at 18 she was 56, way to young and I just turned 59 last Saturday.
Keep safe everyone.
I put my longevity down to eating and drinking all the stuff the food and alcohol police tell us is bad, my message to them feck off and wallow in your on self pity, will be 71 in April
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You know what, I generally don't give a flying f*** about so-called celebrities' deaths, I mean it's sad that someone died but in reality it makes no difference to me, but Keef from the office is the first time I've really thought... damn
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