2016 has seen a host of some of our best-loved celebrities pass away. From actors and comedians to musicians, we want to remember these well-known figures who are no longer with us. Starting with the sad news of David Bowie's death in January, we've since had a stream of household names who have died including music legend Prince, Harry Potter star Alan Rickman, telly favourite Terry Wogan, This Morning's Denise Robertson and Star Wars favourite Kenny Baker. Here's a look at all of the celebrities we've lost in 2016 who have inspired generations. DECEMBER Debbie Reynolds Just a day after daughter Carrie Fisher passed away, Debbie Reynolds suffered a fatal stroke on December 28 2016. Rising to stardom for her musical talents, Reynolds performed on stage and on film with great talents such as Frank Sinatra and Leslie Nielsen. Her most iconic movie role was in 1952's Singin' in the Rain as Kathy Selden. In more recent years, she shined in a recurring role on US sitcom Will & Grace as … [Read more...] about Celebrity deaths in 2016: Famous faces gone too soon – from George Michael and Carrie Fisher to Prince and David Bowie
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Coleen Rooney looks carefree as she grabs coffee after WAG rival Rebekah Vardy returned from Dubai in floods of tears amid explosive war of words
Coleen Rooney stepped out in Alderley Edge on Monday morning, two days after fellow WAG Rebekah Vardy returned from her Dubai holiday early following their explosive public spat. The 33-year-old mother-of-four grabbed a coffee and pastry to go as she headed out for the day, maintaining a dignified silence despite her rival likening arguing with her to rowing with a 'pigeon'. Coleen has been dubbed 'WAGAgatha Christie' due to her super sleuthing skills after setting up an elaborate sting to catch the person leaking stories shared on her personal Instagram account to the Sun newspaper, sensationally naming Rebekah as the culprit. Spotted: Coleen Rooney stepped out in Alderley Edge on Monday morning, two days after fellow WAG Rebekah Vardy returned from her Dubai holiday early following their explosive public spat Looking carefree on her outing, Coleen was dressed for the gym in a pair of leggings and a bright pink hoodie. RELATED ARTICLES Previous 1 Next WAGs unite! Bleary-eyed … [Read more...] about Coleen Rooney looks carefree as she grabs coffee after WAG rival Rebekah Vardy returned from Dubai in floods of tears amid explosive war of words
‘Pure evil’ ex-football coach Bob Higgins, 66, is jailed for 24 years after grooming and abusing 24 young players over 25 years as police say more potential victims have come forward
Bob Higgins, 66, abused 24 aspiring footballers, Bournemouth Crown Court heard A paedophile former football coach was today smiling and joking moments before he was jailed for more than 24 years for sexually abusing 24 schoolboys. Bob Higgins was found guilty of 45 counts of indecent assault, carried out mainly on trainees at Southampton FC and Peterborough United, between 1971 and 1996. Bournemouth Crown Court heard his status as a 'God-like' figure enabled his campaign of abuse that took place over 25 years. Waiting for his sentencing hearing to start today at Winchester Crown Court, Hants, Higgins sat smiling and joking with a dock security officer, covering his mouth. It came as police said they are looking at further possible prosecutions after more victims came forward during the trial. Yesterday those that were sexually assaulted lined up to describe a 'conveyor belt of abuse' at the hands of 'pure evil' Higgins. They fought back tears as they spoke of having … [Read more...] about ‘Pure evil’ ex-football coach Bob Higgins, 66, is jailed for 24 years after grooming and abusing 24 young players over 25 years as police say more potential victims have come forward
Moment thug, 53, sprays acid in neighbour’s FACE leaving him with catastrophic injuries after long running feud
A MAN who disfigured his neighbour for life after spraying 91 per cent sulphuric acid in his face has been sentenced to 20 years in prison. Santokh Johal, 53, attacked his neighbour through an open window of his home in Leyton, east London in January. Cops were called to the victim's east London home back in January to reports Johal was outside of his house swearing at him and threatening to stab him. The court heard how Johal had arrived at the house after a long-running neighbour dispute with the victim, who was thought to be in his thirties. The terrified victim had briefly opened his lounge window while on the phone to police, and Johal squirted the acid onto his face and upper body. Emergency services rushed to the scene to find the man covered with grey marks and screaming in agony.Paramedics worked to hose the skin-melting acid off him before rushing him to hospital. Specialist officers examined the substance, discovering it was a lethal 91 per cent sulphuric acid. The victim … [Read more...] about Moment thug, 53, sprays acid in neighbour’s FACE leaving him with catastrophic injuries after long running feud
Since 2018 Parkland school massacre nearly 100 students have threatened to kill teachers or classmates – in one state
NEARLY 100 Florida youths made credible threats to murder teachers or classmates in the 18 months after the Parkland school massacre, a chilling investigation has revealed. From two girls who dreamed of being with Satan laying in wait in a school bathroom armed with knives, scissors and pizza cutters to a 17-year-old male who aspired to commit “the best murder-suicide of all school shootings,” the foiled plots had hallmarks of the slaughters they emulated. The cases examined by the South Florida Sun Sentinel were filed against people 19 or younger under the state’s Red Flag law passed post-Parkland. The infamous February 2018 school massacre claimed the lives of 17 people at the hands of an ex-student with a history of violence. The Sentinel review found age and gender was almost irrelevant, with males and females of all ages reported to cops. The disturbed young girls south of Lakeland who planned to ambush younger, weaker students weren't even teens."We shouldn't … [Read more...] about Since 2018 Parkland school massacre nearly 100 students have threatened to kill teachers or classmates – in one state