Learning of the death of one of your childhood heroes is always a sad experience, and it seems 2018 was a year when we had to say goodbye to too many of them. No matter your area of interest, we all would have keenly felt the loss of someone from the celebrity world last year - from political big-hitters like George H.W. Bush and Paddy Ashdown; to sporting stars Cyrille Regis and Eric Bristow; and icons of stage and screen from Stan Lee to June Whitfield, all will be greatly missed. And the losses have continued into 2019, with the sad news that we have already lost such much-loved people such as WWE Hall of Famer "Mean" Gene Okerlund, Albert Finney, and England goalkeeping legend Gordon Banks. Here's a look at those we've lost in 2019, who have and will continue to inspire generations for years to come. DECEMBER David Bellamy TV presenter and naturalist David Bellamy passed away on December 11 at the age of 86. Bellamy earned acclaim in the 80's for his TV nature shows, but also his … [Read more...] about Celebrity deaths in 2019: Famous faces lost this year from Gary Rhodes to Toni Morrison
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Who is Gal Gadot? Former Miss Israel and Wonder Woman: 1984 actress
GAL Gadot played fierce superhero in the 2017 movie Wonder Woman and she will don the famous suit again in the latest film Wonder Woman 1984. It's set to hit cinemas next summer and to get yourself prepared for the summer blockbuster, here all you need to know about the Israeli actress. Who is Gal Gadot? Gal Gadot is a 33-year-old Israeli actress and model best known for her role as Gisele Yashar in the Fast & Furious franchise as well as playing Wonder Woman in the DC Extended Universe. She served in the Israeli military for two years from the age of 20 and began modelling in the early 2000s. Since she had become the face of Gucci Bamboo fragrance. In 2009 she made her film debut in Fast & Furious before going on to star in sequels Fast & Furious 5 (2011) and Fast & Furious 6 (2013). She performed all her own stunts in the films. Gal appeared in Keeping Up with the Joneses, Knight and Day and Date Night.She was also crowned Miss Israel in 2004 before going on … [Read more...] about Who is Gal Gadot? Former Miss Israel and Wonder Woman: 1984 actress
Stormzy opens up about split from Maya Jama on new album Heavy Is The Head
STORMZY’S ex-girlfriend could feel a pang of heartache if she listens to his new album. I’m told the grime MC opens up for the first time about his split from telly presenter Maya Jama on the record. He added the song Lessons after the couple’s four-year relationship ended — which The Sun revealed four months ago. A music insider said: “Stormzy’s never spoken out about his split from Maya but it really hit him hard. “They were very close and lived together, there was so much history. “Lessons is a heartfelt song and a real highlight of the album — he had to get it on there.”Stormzy spent two-and-a-half years working on Heavy Is The Head but included the track at the last minute when he found new inspiration in his heartbreak. The album — the follow-up to 2017’s Gang Signs & Prayer — has been a long time coming, with first single Vossi Bop reaching No1 in May. He was still with Maya then and referred to … [Read more...] about Stormzy opens up about split from Maya Jama on new album Heavy Is The Head
Doctor Foster creator reveals series three will focus on missing son Tom
DOCTOR Foster creator Mark Bartlett has revealed series three’s plotline will follow Gemma’s desperate attempt to find her son Tom. The teenager ran away from Gemma, played by Suranne Jones. and her ex husband Simon at the end of the second series and now she’s hell bent on tracking him down and bringing him home. Mike told The Radio Times: “That ending of series two leaves a lot open to come back to: where has the son Tom gone and what’s happening to him? “What happens to the parents? That’s the sort of story territory we’d be in, but it’s not written yet. “No one has ever put pressure on me to make more of it. I think the BBC would rather I did something new, but if we do bring Doctor Foster back it will only thrive if we do it at the right time.” Suranne, 39, bagged two massive gongs for her role in the drama at the National Television Awards last month.The popular show had over 7.5 million tuning in for the finale … [Read more...] about Doctor Foster creator reveals series three will focus on missing son Tom