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The stand up, best known as a star of Channel 4 's Whose Line Is It Anyway?, passed away today, his bereft partner of almost 40 years, Mark Michael Hutchinson, has revealed. He was last seen in an Instagram post on Christmas Day where he wore a tinsel and holly scarf and fans of his new podcast, the Rambling Club, remarked on how well he looked. Mr Slattery was the contemporary of Dame Emma Thompson , Sir Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie at the University of Cambridge - where he was president of the world famous improvisation group The Cambridge Footlights in the early 1980s. He then became a household name on appeared on comedy shows including Whose Line Is It Anyway, Just A Minute and Have I Got News For You. But it later emerged that he battled addiction and had suffered sexual abuse as a child. At his lowest moments he was spending £4,000 a week on his drug habit, taking 10 grams of cocaine and downing two bottles of vodka each day. Revealing his death, his partner Mark Michael Hutchinson, who met Tony while starring in the musical Me and My Girl in the West End in 1986, said today: 'It is with great sadness we must announce actor and comedian Tony Slattery, aged 65, has passed away today, Tuesday morning, following a heart attack on Sunday evening.'

When popstar Jesy Nelson announced her first pregnancy on Sunday, fans eagerly waited for messages of support from her three childhood best friends and former Little Mix bandmates. Instead there was a wall of silence from Perrie Edwards, 31, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, 33, and Jade Thirlwall, 32. The four girls, who had grown up together in front of The X Factor cameras and were 'like sisters', sensationally severed ties when Jesy left the band in December 2020. Her departure - blamed at the time on the toll the band was taking on her mental health - dismayed fans and ultimately marked the end of the most successful British girl band of the 21st century.

Jacob Meagher is seeking 'substantial damages' from the world famous institution, alleging he was the subject of disability discrimination and victimisation following the failure of his Law Phd. He claimed that he was placed at a 'substantial disadvantage' while writing his 100,000 word thesis, following a fallout with the university which saw him restart his Phd in 2019. Mr Meagher had asserted in court documents that he was 'subjected to a number of detriments, such as the provision of a single supervisor who did not hold a position with the Faculty, and no advisor'. This meant he was 'less able than other candidates of the same ability to produce a singular lengthy and multifaceted piece of work such as a PhD thesis', the High Court was told.

Her fiery outburst, applauded by those around her, was filmed by a passenger who told MailOnline Travel that the group had 'caused chaos' throughout the flight and made racist remarks to her and her British-Iranian travelling companions.

For a time, he had the world at his feet. With six number one UK singles, five number one albums and more than 25 million records sold across the globe, Boyzone were second only to Take That as the boy-band phenomenon told hold in the mid-90s. But for disillusioned founding member Mikey Graham, the band's chart-topping glory days are best left in the past.

Patsy Palmer has revealed how devastated she is for her children after their 'magical' community in Malibu was destroyed by the Los Angeles wildfires. The EastEnders star, 52, watched on from London, where she is currently working, as the fires ravaged her 'home city' last week. She has now revealed that while her home is still standing she and her family have been left in shock by the damage in her community. On Tuesday the actress, who relocated to the US in 2014, appeared on ITV's Lorraine to talk about the ordeal, along with her son Fenton, 22, who has flown to the UK to be with his mother.

Harry and Meghan, who just four days ago opened their doors to friends and loved ones who evacuated the fires, could be forced to flee their sprawling $29million nine-bedroom home.

The Princess of Wales was 'energetic' as she 'excitedly' chatted with cancer patients during an emotional visit to The Royal Marsden Hospital this morning - where she herself had received treatment. Kate Middleton , 43, personally thanked staff for their 'exceptional care, support and compassion' over the past 12 months. The mother-of-two appeared to have an 'almost overwhelming urge to communicate', a body language expert has revealed. Speaking to FEMAIL, Judi James explained: 'Her brows are raised in a high arch and she is very animated, with very emphatic hand gestures that signal excitement and gratitude.

Provocative shock rocker and outsider artist Amanda Palmer has built a career boosted by seven-figure sums in donations from a devoted online fanbase. Yet now many are turning on her, accusing the cult performer and committed crowdfunder of 'complicity' as her ex-husband Neil Gaiman faces new claims of rape and sexual assaults against multiple alleged victims . New York-born Palmer, 48, was married to the British bestselling fantasy author and TV writer Gaiman between 2011 and 2022 - but a new investigation has linked her to alleged abuse by her ex-husband following their break-up. Palmer, who set a record in 2012 for most funds raised on Kickstarter as she generated almost £1.2million from wellwishers, has remained prolific on Instagram in recent days - including promoting appeals for victims of the Los Angeles wildfires. Yet she is facing a mounting backlash in response, with former admirers expressing disgust at the new accusations against Gaiman - and raising questions about how much she might have known.

A three-bedroom terraced home near an iconic seafront is up for grabs for a mere £12k - that is, if you're willing to face the catch. At first-glance, the house in Blackpool, Lancashire seems like a steal too good to be true after it went up for auction on December 5. Coming in at 1,141 sq ft there is ample space for a small family with the dwelling also lying just a few metres away from the sea. But unfortunately, a shocking surprise lies in wait.

The 53-year-old victim, who gave her name as Anne, shelled out 830,000 euros (£697,000) to help with what she believed was cancer treatment for the film star. The interior designer told French channel TF1  that the ordeal started when she received a message on social media from someone claiming to be the actor's mother after sharing photos of her lavish ski trip to Tignes on Instagram.

The mother of three was arrested Monday in Honduras after video of the heinous act spread on social media.

The latest instalment of the lifestyle TV series saw property expert Jasmine Harman try and find Richard his perfect property in the coastal town of Sitges in Spain. Richard, who was joined by his pal Peter on the programme, had a budget of £210,000 for his dream home in the sunshine.

Orange Is the New Black star Taryn Manning sparked concern with her disheveled appearance on Monday as she stepped out in Los Angeles. The actress, 46, looked markedly different from her previous public outings, looking unrecognizable as she posed at night while sitting on the trunk of a car with a Trump/Vance sticker.  She was far from her red carpet glamour, appearing disoriented and with a visible red scratch on her hand.

To some, it may look like Brooke Shields had a dream childhood - thanks to her booming modeling and acting careers, she spent much of her upbringing jetting across the globe, attending A-list events, and posing for cameras. But if you peel back the curtain, actress' meteoric rise to fame has been a lot less dazzling than one might think. Becoming one of the biggest child stars on the planet came at a cost, as Brooke's life has continuously been plagued by tragedy and turmoil.

A bungling burglar who failed to break into more than a dozen homes and cars was so dumbfounded by his bad luck he almost knocked on someone's door by mistake. Prolific crook Shaun Dixon, 39, was caught on CCTV starting his doomed crime spree at around 3am on August 7 last year in Ellington, Northumberland. The thief tried to open the front door and tried to gain access to a secure property before trying his luck with a myriad of other homes in the space of three hours.

Reena Simon, from Wales, started her mission to turn the old-fashion home into a Scandinavian haven for her, her husband and their three daughters in 2018. She has long documented her home renovation journey on her Instagram page, @hygge_for_home , which boasts 336,000 followers. In one video showcasing the property's dramatic transformation, she said: 'We bought the bungalow that nobody wanted. The interior was dated and tired. 'It needed a lease of life and a new story. It has taken us five years to do this. Let me take you inside.' The video showcased the building when it was first purchased in 2018, looking old fashioned with attention-stealing red carpets and outdated frosted glass windows. Elsewhere, the kitchen had 60s style magnolia cupboards and the bedrooms were covered in outdated wallpaper, while the grounds outside were left covered in overgrown grass.

Jake Wallis Simons and his family ditched the Alps for cheaper destination Zakopane. Here, he reveals why he would recommend it, even though there was not a speck of white in sight. He writes: 'Ideally, book last-minute and check it's snowy first.'

Richard Hammond is set to discuss his mental health and masculinity in an honest chat with his daughter Izzy, following the TV star's shock marriage split. In the upcoming series, which will be released January 21, Richard and Izzy will detail their own journeys of self-growth and tackle stigmas.

A plane passenger became embroiled in a bizarre row with a fellow Wizz Air customer when they demanded she stop recording herself.  Paris Johnson was jetting back to London after a getaway in Hungary when she awoke 15 minutes before landing, quickly whipping out her phone to check her hair.  But as the 18-year-old gently combed through her hair, a woman who was not visible in the video told ordered her to stop recorded because she was 'too famous'.

Playing Nice viewers were left baffled after an 'infuriating' ending featuring 'massive plot holes and no closure', with some demanding 'answers' in the minutes after it aired. The fourth and final instalment of the ITV mini-series aired on Monday night with fans intrigued as to how the show, based on the book by JP Delaney, would conclude. Tension had been mounting after an intriguing opening run of episodes based on the discovery that two couples' babies, Theo and David, had been swapped at birth. Miles (James McArdle) and Lucy (Jessica Brown Findlay) and Pete (James Norton) and Maddie (Niamh Algar) had the shocking revelation early in the series and the drama tracked Pete and Maddie's fight to keep their son Theo and the impact it had on each couple's lives.

The bumbling burglars were attempting to set a car alight outside a home on Swinburne Drive in Wangaratta in Victoria's north-east on Saturday night when their actions backfired.

This is the shocking moment a Mercedes-Benz driver crashed into a parked car and a tree - before driving off as if nothing happened. In the dramatic footage, the driver can be seen slamming into the stationary vehicle parked outside Colin Aylward's home in Dagenham, East London, during the early hours.