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King Harald V, Norway's reform-minded head of state, dies at 89 - Reuters
King Harald V, Norway's reform-minded head of state, dies at 89 Reuters
August 28, 2026Norway's King Harald dies aged 89
The late king, who reigned for 35 years, broke with tradition by marrying a commoner and celebrated Norway's diversity in a famous speech.
August 28, 2026Susan Sarandon leads tributes to Rocky Horror Picture Show co-star Tim Curry
Stars of stage and screen grieve the cult British actor, who has died aged 80.
August 27, 2026Tim Curry, actor famed for 'Rocky Horror Picture Show,' dead at 80 - Reuters
Tim Curry, actor famed for 'Rocky Horror Picture Show,' dead at 80 Reuters
August 26, 2026Dolly Parton: The life of a legendary country singer
Iconic country musician Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80, her family announced on her social media.
August 25, 2026Dolly Parton, queen of country music, dies at 80 - Reuters
Dolly Parton, queen of country music, dies at 80 Reuters
August 25, 2026Race Across the World star dies year after son
Former TV contestant, Jo Gardiner, 61, dies of cancer one year after her son's death in a crash.
August 24, 2026German billionaire Klaus-Michael Kuehne dies at age 89 - Reuters
German billionaire Klaus-Michael Kuehne dies at age 89 Reuters
August 24, 2026ZZ Top's longtime drummer, Frank Beard, dies at 77 - Reuters
ZZ Top's longtime drummer, Frank Beard, dies at 77 Reuters
August 18, 2026ESPN founder Bill Rasmussen dies at 93 - Reuters
ESPN founder Bill Rasmussen dies at 93 Reuters
August 18, 2026Actress Phyllida Law, mother of Emma and Sophie Thompson, dies at 94
Law appeared in films alongside both of her daughters, Dame Emma and Sophie, including 1996's Emma.
August 18, 2026Former Wolves captain Bailey dies aged 84
Former Wolverhampton Wanderers captain Mike Bailey dies aged 84 after a long illness.
August 17, 2026PODCAST: Indonesia quake, Jason Arday dies, gas prices and Mount Etna - Reuters
PODCAST: Indonesia quake, Jason Arday dies, gas prices and Mount Etna Reuters
August 15, 2026Founding member of EMF dies aged 55
Derry Brownson spoke candidly to the BBC about his brain tumour diagnosis in 2025.
August 14, 2026Rising golf star, 18, dies after brain haemorrhage
Promising Australian golfer Jessica Bang dies at the age of 18 after suffering a brain haemorrhage as she prepared for a tournament in Thailand.
August 14, 2026Zhu Rongji, who helped turn China into a trading giant, dies at 97
Zhu brought China into the WTO and championed reforms that fuelled growth.
August 12, 2026Zhu Rongji, Chinese premier who cajoled economy into modern era, dies at 97 - Reuters
Zhu Rongji, Chinese premier who cajoled economy into modern era, dies at 97 Reuters
August 12, 2026Nelson, Hall of Fame coach and five-time NBA champion as a player, dies at 86 - Reuters
Nelson, Hall of Fame coach and five-time NBA champion as a player, dies at 86 Reuters
August 9, 2026Madonna and Blur producer William Orbit dies aged 69
The British producer helped to reinvigorate Madonna's career and also worked with All Saints and U2.
August 7, 2026Comedian Jimmy Cricket dies aged 80
In a statement, Cricket's family says he spent his last few days surrounded by love, laughter and songs.
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Norway's King Harald dies aged 89
Norway's King Harald V has died at the age of 89, after he was taken to hospital last week for treatment for a rare blood condition. The palace in Oslo said he passed away peacefully at 06:35 local t
Susan Sarandon leads tributes to Rocky Horror Picture Show co-star Tim Curry
Tim Curry, known for playing Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, has died. Stars of stage and screen have paid tribute to cult British actor Tim Curry, who has died at the age of 80. "W
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Dolly Parton: The life of an iconic country singer
Iconic country musician Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80, her family announced on her social media. "Sadness lies with us, not with Dolly," Parton's nephew Brian Seaver said in a video announce
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Race Across the World star dies year after son
Jo Gardiner travelled with her son Sam in the 2020 series of the BBC One show A former Race Across the World contestant has died, a year after her son and co-star's death in a car crash. Jo Gardiner
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Actress Phyllida Law, mother of Emma and Sophie Thompson, dies at 94
Sophie (left) and Emma Thompson accompanied their mother when she was made an OBE in 2014 Stage and screen star Phyllida Law, the mother of fellow actresses Dame Emma and Sophie Thompson, has died at
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Former Wolves captain Bailey dies aged 84
Mike Bailey's first England cap arrived in a 10-0 win over the United States in 1964 Former Wolverhampton Wanderers captain Mike Bailey has died at the age of 84 after a long illness. The midfielder
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Founding member of EMF dies aged 55
Derran "Derry" Brownson has died following a brain tumour diagnosis A founding member of the cult 90s band EMF has been remembered as being "beautiful inside and out" following his death at the age o
Rising golf star, 18, dies after brain haemorrhage
Jessica Bang turned professional at the end of 2025 Jessica Bang, a promising Australian golfer, has died at the age of 18 after suffering a brain haemorrhage. Bang, who won her first professional e
Zhu Rongji, who helped turn China into a trading giant, dies at 97
Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji, who spearheaded China's entry into global trade and laid the foundation for its explosive growth, has died at the age of 97. He served in the country's second-highe
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Madonna and Blur producer William Orbit dies aged 69
William Orbit won a string of Grammy Awards for his work with Madonna Acclaimed British music producer William Orbit, known for his work with acts including Madonna, Blur, All Saints and U2, has died
Newspaper columnist and broadcaster Rod Liddle dies aged 66
Newspaper columnist and broadcaster Rod Liddle has died aged 66 after a short illness. Liddle's children paid tribute to their father, who they described as their guide "on how to live an extraordina