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Jay Slater.
Jay Slater: Police find remains during search for British teenager in Tenerife
The 19-year-old, from Oswaldtwistle in Lancashire, has not been heard from since going missing on the Spanish island on 17 June.
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Bob Newhart: Actor known for roles in Elf and The Big Bang Theory dies aged 94
Legendary comedian and actor Bob Newhart starred in sitcoms and films, including Christmas comedy Elf, where he played the diminutive dad of adopted full-size son Will Ferrell.
Cheng PeI-pei
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon star Cheng Pei-pei dies aged 78
The China-born star died in San Francisco after suffering from a neurodegenerative brain disease since 2019.
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Ray Reardon, six-time snooker world champion, dies aged 91
The six-time world champion Ray Reardon has died at the age of 91, World Snooker has announced
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Abdul Fakir.
Abdul 'Duke' Fakir: Last surviving member of The Four Tops dies
The Motown group is known for Reach Out I’ll Be There and I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch).
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Beccy Barr newsreader, probably only familiar to NW news watchers, always seemed a very nice lady
Beccy Barr: Former BBC TV presenter and firefighter dies
Beccy Barr who became a firefighter after leaving the BBC is described as an "inspiration to many".
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Roberta Taylor of the Bill amongst other achievements.
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EastEnders star Roberta Taylor dies at the age of 76
The actress was best known for her role as Irene Raymond in the BBC soap from 1997 to 2000, before joining the cast of The Bill as Inspector Gina Gold.
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John Mayall
John Mayall: Pioneer of British blues dies aged 90
His band the Bluesbreakers was a springboard for stars including Eric Clapton and Mick Fleetwood.
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I read her autobiography years ago. Quite good.Roberta Taylor of the Bill amongst other achievements.
EastEnders star Roberta Taylor dies at the age of 76
The actress was best known for her role as Irene Raymond in the BBC soap from 1997 to 2000, before joining the cast of The Bill as Inspector Gina Gold.
A Fakir.
A name straight out of Carry On Up The Khyber Pass.
His children must be in mourning. Poor little Fakirs!
John Bennett
John Bennett: Veteran BBC broadcaster dies aged 82
His career spanned decades and he was the first voice on Radio Ulster when it came on air in 1975.
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Edna O'Brien
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Irish author Edna O’Brien dies aged 93
After early novels that won international acclaim but were banned at home, the Irish author had a prolific career lasting more than half a century
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"Contender, ready! Gladiator, ready!"
John Anderson: Former Gladiators referee dies aged 92
The Scottish sports coach appeared in the show's original ITV run from1992 to 2000 and in its 2008 Sky revamp.
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Janet Andrewartha. Everybody loves good 'uns.
Neighbours star Janet Andrewartha who played Lyn Scully dies
The actress joined the long running in Australian soap in 1999 as Lynn Scully.
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