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Barry Humphries: Dame Edna Everage comedian dies at 89

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Australian entertainer Barry Humphries, best known for his comic character Dame Edna Everage, has died aged 89.

The star had been in hospital in Sydney after suffering complications following hip surgery in March. He had a fall in February.

Humphries' most famous creation became a hit in the UK in the 1970s and landed her own TV chat show, the Dame Edna Everage Experience, in the late 1980s.

His other personas included the lecherous drunk Sir Les Patterson.

Tributes for Humphries poured in as the news of his death broke, including from the Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65328507

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Ex-Strictly head judge Len Goodman dies at 78

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Former Strictly Come Dancing head judge Len Goodman has died at the age of 78, his manager has confirmed.

He died on Saturday at a hospice in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, surrounded by his family. He had had bone cancer.

Goodman featured on Strictly from its launch in 2004 until 2016 and proved popular with viewers for his wry humour and avuncular critiques.

As well as Strictly, he also appeared on the US version of the show, Dancing With the Stars from 2005 until 2022.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65373373

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Harry Belafonte: Singer and civil rights activist dies aged 96

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Harry Belafonte, the singer and actor who smashed racial barriers in the US, has died at home in Manhattan, aged 96.

One of the most successful African-American pop stars in history, he scored hits with Island In The Sun, Mary's Boy Child and the UK number one Day-O (The Banana Boat Song).

But his greatest achievements were as a campaigner for black civil rights in the US.

He died of congestive heart failure, said his spokesman Ken Sunshine.

Actress Mia Farrow was among the first to pay tribute, remembering Belafonte as a "beautiful singer," and "a deeply moral and caring man".

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65390525

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Jerry Springer: Era-defining TV host dies aged 79

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Jerry Springer, best known for his raucous TV talk shows, has died aged 79.

The controversial presenter hosted The Jerry Springer Show for nearly three decades from 1991.

Springer died peacefully on Thursday at his home in Chicago, his publicists confirmed to BBC News.

In a statement, Jene Galvin, a friend of Springer's and spokesman for the family, described him as "irreplaceable".

"Jerry's ability to connect with people was at the heart of his success in everything he tried whether that was politics, broadcasting or just joking with people on the street who wanted a photo or a word," he said.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65415348

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Demon Headmaster actor Terrence Hardiman dies aged 86

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Actor Terrence Hardiman, best known for playing the title role in The Demon Headmaster, has died aged 86.

His agent announced the news with "great sadness", describing him as "beloved client and much-loved stage and screen actor".

Hardiman petrified a generation of kids with his performance in the CBBC series, which first ran from 1996 to 1998.

He reprised the role for a cameo when the series was rebooted in 2019.

Based on the children's books of the same name by Gillian Cross, The Demon Headmaster saw Hardiman's lead character cut a frightening figure.

https://wWw.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65530652

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Tina Turner: Music legend dies at 83

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Singer Tina Turner, whose soul classics and pop hits like The Best and What's Love Got to Do With It made her a superstar, has died at the age of 83.

Turner had suffered a number of health issues in recent years including cancer, a stroke and kidney failure.

She rose to fame alongside husband Ike in the 1960s with songs including Proud Mary and River Deep, Mountain High.

She divorced the abusive Ike in 1978, and went on to find even greater success as a solo artist in the 1980s.

Dubbed the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll, Tina Turner was famed for her raunchy and energetic stage performances and husky, powerful vocals.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/65669653

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Ed Ames, '50s pop singer with Ames Brothers and '60s TV star in 'Daniel Boone,' dies at 95
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By ANDREW SELSKY today

Ed Ames, the youngest member of the popular 1950s singing group the Ames Brothers, who later became a successful actor in television and musical theater, has died. He was 95.

The last survivor of the four singing brothers, Ames died May 21 from Alzheimer’s disease, his wife, Jeanne Ames, said Saturday.

“He had a wonderful life,” she said.

On television, Ames was likely best known for his role as Mingo, the Oxford-educated Native American in the 1960s adventure series “Daniel Boone” that starred Fess Parker as the famous frontiersman. He also was the center of a bit on “The Tonight Show” that — thanks to his painfully uncanny aim with a hatchet — became one of the show’s most memorable surprise moments.

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Vile, despicable man – good riddance. I hope he is burning in Hell.