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Squeeze cancel US gig after worker dies in tour bus tragedy

Squeeze cancel US gig after worker dies in tour bus tragedy

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Get the inside track from Roisin O’Connor with our free weekly music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This British rock group Squeeze were forced to call off a performance in the United States after a venue worker was fatally crushed beneath their tour bus. The band, who are currently on tour in the US, had been scheduled to play at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts in Vienna, VA, with the incident occurring in the venue’s parking lot. Local police told the station FOX 5 DC that the individual, who has not been identified, was working under the bus when a supporting apparatus failed, causing the vehicle to collapse on top of them. They later died from their injuries. Squeeze confirmed the cancellation of the event, which was set to take place on Thursday at 7:30pm local time, in a public statement. Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook of Squeeze performing during day three of Glastonbury Festival 2024 at Worthy …

Richard O’Sullivan, Man About the House star, dies at 82

Richard O’Sullivan, Man About the House star, dies at 82

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Richard O’Sullivan, the actor who charmed millions of British television viewers as Robin Tripp in the 1970s ITV sitcoms Man About the House and its spin-off Robin’s Nest, has died aged 82. O’Sullivan died surrounded by close family at Brinsworth House, the Royal Variety Charity’s care home in west London, where he had lived for 23 years. Paying tribute, Giles Cooper of the Royal Variety said: “Richard O’Sullivan was a master of effortless charm and impeccable comic timing, bringing pure warmth, wit, and unforgettable joy to millions of living rooms as a true giant of British television.” Cooper added that O’Sullivan would be “sorely missed by us all at the Royal Variety Charity”. In a statement issued via the charity, the actor’s son James O’Sullivan said: “My dad was as funny and charming in real life as he appeared on our TV screens over the years. Always kind-spirited, good humoured, a doting grandfather and a wonderful dad, I will miss him dearly.” He added: “Although much of his career happened before I was born, I …

John Pickles, creator of Jive Bunny music mixes, dies aged 84

John Pickles, creator of Jive Bunny music mixes, dies aged 84

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Get the inside track from Roisin O’Connor with our free weekly music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This John Pickles, who created the famous Jive Bunny music mixes, has died at the age of 84, the Mastermix company he founded has confirmed. Pickles established the novelty pop group Jive Bunny And The Mastermixers in Rotherham in 1989. The act went on to achieve three UK number ones with Swing The Mood, That’s What I Like and Let’s Party. In a tribute, a statement from Mastermix described him as “a true pioneer in the music industry”. The lineup of Jive Bunny And The Mastermixers consisted of Pickles, his son Andrew, who served as a director for Mastermix, alongside Doncaster DJ and producer Les Hemstock. Their tracks regularly featured synthesisers and sampling to merge contemporary pop music with songs from the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. The DJing company’s statement read: “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John Pickles, …

Chris Langham death: The Thick of It star dies at 77

Chris Langham death: The Thick of It star dies at 77

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Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Chris Langham, the star of the BBC’s The Thick of It, whose career came to an end when he was convicted of downloading and possessing child sexual abuse material, has died at the age of 77. Langham’s death was confirmed via an obituary published in The Times, which said he died from pancreatic cancer on 24 June this year. Langham found fame first as a writer for Spike Milligan, and later as a performer and writer on the sketch show Not the Nine O’Clock News. He became a household name in 2005 via Armando Iannucci’s The Thick of It, which cast Langham as an inept cabinet member named Hugh Abbott. Just days after winning a Bafta for his work on the show – for Best Comedy Performance – Langham was charged with 15 counts of downloading indecent images, including clips that …

Carla Jeffery, star of Disney Channel’s ‘Zombies,’ dies at 33

Carla Jeffery, star of Disney Channel’s ‘Zombies,’ dies at 33

Published by Sam Flores

Carla Jeffery, best known for her role in the Disney Channel movie franchise “Zombies,” died Tuesday. She was 33. Jeffery’s manager, Carla Alexander, shared the news in a post on the actor’s Instagram page Wednesday night. “It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our beloved Carla Jeffery, who passed away on September 1, 2026, at just 33 years old,” the statement read. The post said that Jeffery joined the Alexanders Talent Management group when she was just 12. “For more than 20 years, we had the privilege of watching her grow into a beautiful, vibrant, and incredibly talented woman whose radiant smile could light up any room,” Alexander wrote in the statement. “Carla was more than a client; she was family.” Jeffery played cheerleader Bree in “Zombies,” according to the statement, and “shared her joy, humor, and bright spirit with audiences around the world.” The statement asked for privacy for Jeffery’s loved ones. In a statement, Disney Entertainment Television offered condolences to Jeffery’s family and loved ones, as well as “her …

Gloria Steinem, trailblazing journalist and activist, dies at 92 : NPR

Gloria Steinem, trailblazing journalist and activist, dies at 92 : NPR

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Gloria Steinem speaks onstage at the Ms. Foundation for Women 2017 Gloria Awards Gala & After Party at Capitale on May 3, 2017, in New York City. Monica Schipper/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Monica Schipper/Getty Images Gloria Steinem, a trailblazing journalist and activist who devoted her life to fighting for women’s rights, died on Wednesday. She was 92. Her passing was announced in a statement posted on her Instagram. It did not give a cause of death. “Gloria Steinem passed away peacefully at her home in New York City, surrounded by some of the many who loved her,” the post read. Starting in the 1960s, at a time when women were largely limited to domestic roles, Steinem challenged gender stereotypes and championed feminist ideals like equality, sisterhood and reproductive freedom. In doing so, she inspired generations of women to do the same. Today, she’s a household name that is synonymous with the women’s rights movement. “Because of her work, across America and around the world, more women are afforded the respect and opportunities that …

Gloria Steinem, Trailblazing Feminist and Social Activist, Dies at 92

Gloria Steinem, Trailblazing Feminist and Social Activist, Dies at 92

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Iconic feminist Gloria Steinem dies aged 92

Iconic feminist Gloria Steinem dies aged 92

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Gloria Steinem, the second-wave feminist and close friend of Meghan Markle, has died “peacefully” at the age of 92, it has been confirmed. The news was confirmed by her organisation, Gloria’s Foundation, who posted: “Yesterday, Gloria Steinem passed away peacefully at her home in New York City, surrounded by some of the many who loved her. Gloria’s near-century on earth were years well-lived, and she continued working for equality until the very end. “Gloria’s greatest gift was her ability to listen to others, to make others feel seen and heard. Her words, actions, and example gave people permission to be their truest selves. Gloria lived true to her independent spirit, always with curiosity and a great sense of humor.” It continued: “She spent her recent years doing the two things she loved most: being in community with others and writing. She has welcomed hundreds of guests into her living room for Talking Circles, a tradition she insisted will continue long after she is no longer with us. As Gloria wrote in her forthcoming book An …

Gloria Steinem, Trailblazing Feminist Icon and Activist, Dies at 92

Gloria Steinem, Trailblazing Feminist Icon and Activist, Dies at 92

Published by Sam Flores

The statement continued, “She spent her recent years doing the two things she loved most: being in community with others and writing. She has welcomed hundreds of guests into her living room for Talking Circles, a tradition she insisted will continue long after she is no longer with us. As Gloria wrote in her forthcoming book, An Unexpected Life, ‘I have now lived for more than fifty years in this brownstone, in rooms that have witnessed lives before mine, and will know others after I am gone.’ This book, along with her commitment to her home becoming a center for social justice movements, are among the many gifts Gloria has given the world with the hope they have ripple effects for generations to come. Gloria often quoted the adage: ‘The flap of a butterfly’s wing can change the weather hundreds of miles away.’ “Gloria loved the tradition of lighting signal fires on hills to light the way to the other side of the mountain. Lighting your own candle for Gloria makes you part of this …

Carla Jeffery death: Star of Disney’s Zombies dies aged 33

Carla Jeffery death: Star of Disney’s Zombies dies aged 33

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Carla Jeffery, best known for playing cheerleader Bree in Disney Channel’s Zombies franchise, has died, aged 33. A statement posted on social media by her agent Carla Alexander on Tuesday read: “It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our beloved Carla Jeffery, who passed away on 1 September, 2026, at just 33 years old.” The statement described her as “beautiful, vibrant, and incredibly talented woman whose radiant smile could light up any room”. Jeffery had joined Alexander’s agency at the age of 12. “As Bree in Disney’s hit Zombies franchise, Carla shared her joy, humour and bright spirit with audiences around the world. Carla was more than a client; she was family,” the statement continued. “Our hearts are with Carla’s family and loved ones during this devastating time. Rest beautifully, Carla. Your light will never be forgotten.” …