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Body cam footage shows the singer-songwriter being arrested outside a hospital in tragic scenes…

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Music star Todd Snider was caught on police body cam being arrested outside a hospital before his tragic death. The 59-year-old was forced to cancel tour dates having sustained serious injuries following an alleged “violent assault” outside his hotel. He is thought to have been suffering from an undiagnosed case of pneumonia.

The acclaimed musician, who was behind 14 studio albums, was recorded telling cops earlier this month: “I have a band, I’m famous – they ditched me” and begging to be let back into Holy Cross Hospital in Salt Lake City after they put him in handcuffs.

The star is thought to have gone to the hospital after claiming he was attacked outside his hotel, but refused to leave once discharged. At one point an officer asks him: “When they told you don’t come back, why did you come back?” he said he didn’t remember that, adding: “I walked as far as I could and I was in so much pain.”

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He is later heard insisting he still needed medical help. “Can I please go back to the hospital?” he begged one of the cops. “Sir, I am sick.” His death was announced days later.

Todd’s music incorporated not just country but folk, rock, blues, and funk. He recorded 14 studio albums and his popular songs included Alright Guy and Talking Reality Television Blues, which was covered by Sir Tom Jones. He was inducted into the Oregon Music Hall of Fame in his hometown of Portland in 2021.

A statement announced Todd’s death on his Instagram page today. It read: “Where do we find the words for the one who always had the right words, who knew how to distill everything down to its essence with words and song while delivering the most devastating, hilarious, and impactful turn of phrases?

“Always creating rhyme and meter that immediately felt like an old friend or a favourite blanket. Someone who could almost always find the humor in this crazy ride on Planet Earth.”

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It went on: “He relayed so much tenderness and sensitivity through his songs, and showed many of us how to look at the world through a different lens.

“He got up every morning and started writing, always working towards finding his place among the songwriting giants that sat on his record shelves, those same giants who let him into their lives and took him under their wings, who he studied relentlessly. Guy Clark, John Prine, Kris Kristofferson, Jerry Jeff Walker.

“How do we move forward without the one who gave us countless 90-minute distractions from our impending doom? The one who always had 18 minutes to share a story. We’ll do it by carrying his stories and songs that contain messages of love, compassion, and peace with us.

“Today, put on one of your favourite Todd Snider records and ‘play it loud enough to wake up all of your neighbours or at least loud enough to always wake yourself up’. We love you Todd, sail on old friend, we’ll see you again out there on the road somewhere down the line. You will always be a force of nature.”

An update on November 3 informed fans that Todd’s High, Lonesome and Then Some 2025 tour dates were having to be cancelled. It read: “Ahead of Todd Snider’s show in Salt Lake City, Todd sustained serious injuries as the victim of a violent assault outside of his hotel.

Strictly Come Dancing’s George Clarke was left emotional on the show as he revealed his mum has been diagnosed with cancer. The social media star and podcast host confirmed the heartbreaking news in his pre-dance VT.

George announced that he would be dedicating his Rumba routine to his mum, Nicky, before sharing the sad news that she was facing a battle with cancer.

The TikTok sensation disclosed it wasn’t the first time his mum has faced health issues. Speaking directly to the camera, George said: “Unfortunately, recently she got diagnosed with cancer.” Nobody deserves what she has gone through, but least of all her.”

“It feels like it’s taking up so much of her life now.”

Before revealing the tragic cancer news, he opened up about her previous health battles. He recalled: “When I was 16, I was about to leave for hockey practise with my dad and he said ‘oh I’ll just check on mum one more time because she was feeling a bit ill. “Nobody deserves what she has gone through, but least of all her.”

He went upstairs and she was having a seizure. “She was diagnosed with a brain inflammation called encephalitis.”

Speaking to his professional partner Alexis Warr, he then added: “I had no idea what it was and most people that do know is because it has affected them in a horrible way.”

“She’s the most selfless person I’ve ever met. When she came out of hospital was apologise for what she’d put us through.”

Nicky was in the audience alongside her husband and George’s father, Shaun, to watch the emotional performance. After the performance, the judges thanked George for his openness about his mum’s diagnosis. Judge Motsi Mabuse added: “I wish her all the best and that we can live this life together.”

Earlier this week, George admitted that his routine tonight on Strictly Come Dancing means “so much more” than just the routine. The YouTube star, 25, is gearing up to perform a Rumba on Saturday’s edition of the BBC competition alongside professional partner Alexis Warr.

George appeared on Wednesday’s edition of the spin-off series It Takes Two, he emotionally explained that he has been struggling to ‘not put pressure’ on himself because he knows how much it will all mean to his family.

He said: “It definitely will be. Especially considering the past few weeks have been much much more ‘ok I can do the steps but can I perform?’ I feel like the steps are very important but the performance is everything to me because it’s a song that means a lot to me and my family. And yeah it is hard this week to not put the pressure on myself because it is a dance that I want to get right even more so.”

But, It Takes Two presenter Janette Manrara instantly stepped in to comfort George, and she reminded him: “You have got to let that go so you can enjoy it because it is about enjoyment. Like we was this past week!”

Just days ago, George admitted: “So my sister sang the song Somewhere Only We Know at my grandad’s funeral and it’s a song that means a lot to my whole family.

“My mum has had a lot of trouble in the last 10 years so I thought it’d be nice to use this platform to devote something to her and the rest of the family. Hopefully they’ll be less on the edge of their seat wondering if it’s going to go wrong.”

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One former Strictly star has said the BBC show has become ‘too woke’ and called for judges and pros to be axed amid numerous scandals and the departure of hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman

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One former Strictly Come Dancing pro has ripped into the BBC show’s current cast and called for pros and judges to be axed, labelling judging panel as “too woke”.

In the wake of several new scandals and the shock departure of long-time hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman at the end of this year’s series, James Jordan has called for the show to have a major shake-up that would involve sacking half of the pros.

The former pro dancer said: “Now Tess and Claudia are leaving, it is time for a big shake-up. Let’s get rid of some of the judges, 50% of the pros, and bring back a brand new Strictly.”

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He added that the only people the show couldn’t get rid of are the backstage crew, like costume designer Vicky Gill and the hair aand make-up team who provide the show’s iconic spray tans. “Everyone else, I feel they are replaceable,” warned James in a chat with The Mail on Sunday.

He told the paper that half of the Strictly pros need to go next year and that he felt the show should get some “fresh young ones in”, putting an emphasis on getting “some more British people on the show”.

James, who was on the show from 2006 to 2013, appeared on the show alongside his Polish-born wife Ola Jordan. He was a controversial figure on the show, as he often spoke back to the judges, particularly Craig Revel Horwood, who is still on the show.

The former pro said he felt a “different mix of judges” could work better on the show, as he feels it has gotten “a little bit panto” now. He was especially critical of Craig, stating that he felt the judge, known for being the most brutal, had “lost his harshness”.

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‘I feel he has lost his harshness. I liked Craig when he was… I just think everything finishes with a positive, and there’s nothing wrong with saying someone isn’t good at dancing if they aren’t a dancer.”

He added that he felt the judges have become “too woke”. “I just feel it has become too woke for me,” he said. “We need to go back to the old days. You don’t have to be horrible, but I want honesty. Constructive criticism, I think we need more of it.”

James also suggested that Anton Du Beke no longer be a judge. But this is because he thought the pro-turned-judge would make a good replacement for Tess and Claudia.

He suggested that if Anton became a host, James himself should replace him on the judging panel. He added that he hoped it wouldn’t become “box-ticking exercise” when replacing the presenting duo.

The couple, who were widely regarded as the strongest pair in this year’s series, have reportedly called time on their relationship

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Married At First Sight UK’s Keye Luke and Davide Anica have called it quits, according to reports. The same-sex couple, who were seen as the strongest duo in this year’s series, had pledged their commitment to each other during the Final Vows ceremony of the season.

However, sources reveal they’ve now parted ways, a development that will likely stun fans of the E4 reality show. Keye, a 33 year old marketing executive, and Davide, a 34 year old flight attendant, only encountered one significant hiccup during filming – a disastrous visit to a cat café during Davide’s home stay.

Overwhelmed by the number of cats, Keye stormed out and spent the night in a hotel rather than at Davide’s home in Horsham, West Sussex.

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Despite this, the pair managed to reconcile and stayed together for the remainder of the series, frequently discussing their aspirations for a long-term relationship off-camera. Now, however, they’ve decided to end their romance.

A source told the Daily Mail: “Keye and Davide have ended their relationship. They had high hopes of making it work, but outside the MAFS bubble, it just wasn’t the same. However, they did give it a good go. Davide spends a lot of his time abroad for work, and Keye has major commitments in London, so it was never going to be easy.”

The couple were a massive hit with viewers, forming a strong bond from the moment they met at their TV wedding. When Keye nervously confessed he had been married before, Davide quickly eased his anxiety by being understanding about his past relationship.

The couple often provided a comforting presence for their co-stars who were having a tough time in their marriages.

Their journey was filled with memorable moments, such as Keye teasing Davide about his hometown of Horsham having a Greggs, while proudly stating that his local bakery was a Gail’s.

Davide, originally from Portugal, had previously lavished praise on Keye during the Final Vows ceremony, expressing: “I have never had anyone make me feel as wanted and desired as you do. There have definitely been moments where you have been loud, but not because of your way of being, it’s the way you show me your love.”

Keye confessed he had ‘never loved anyone’ like he loves Davide, who reciprocated by saying his husband ‘makes me feel like I’m good enough. There is a beautiful future waiting for us.’

In an Instagram post commemorating the show’s final dinner party, which aired on Thursday, Davide hinted at worries about life post-filming.

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He penned: “If I’m honest, the only fear was life after all this and wondering if I’d still be enough for Keye when the cameras stop rolling. But if this journey’s taught me anything, it’s that regardless of any outcome, I’m strong, I’ve always been myself, and that’s all I want to be.”

The duo, who don’t follow each other on social media, have kept quiet on their accounts and haven’t featured in any video content since the series concluded.

By the time the final meeting with the experts airs this Sunday, Keye and Davide will have already parted ways. Only two couples from this year’s series are still together. Abigail Callahan and John Shepherd, along with Bailey Smith and Rebecca Fen.

One Grey’s Anatomy star, who has been in it since the start, has devastated fans by revealing that he are battling the same disease his character is on the show

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It’s been a difficult time for one Grey’s Anatomy star, as he revealed he is dealing with the same disease as his character. The actor shared that he “would have been surprised” if he hadn’t been diagnosed with a particular illness.

This week, it was revealed that Dr Richard Webber, the former chief of surgery and a mentor to many on the hit medical drama Grey’s Anatomy, is suffering from cancer. In a sad twist of fate, the actor who plays him, James Pickens Jr, is also battling cancer.

James shared that he was not surprised when he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. The 71-year-old said in an interview: “It’s not the kind of news anyone wants to hear, but to be honest, prostate cancer has run through my family.”

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Speaking to Black Health Matters, he added: “My father had it. He had a lot of brothers; several of them had it. I would have been surprised if I hadn’t gotten it.”

James was so concerned he may get prostate cancer that he has been getting annual health check-ups for 34 years. This year, his doctor flagged that his PSA levels (the amount of a prostate-specific antigen in his blood) were elevated.

An MRI later showed “something suspicious” in the area and a biopsy confirmed it was a tumour. The cancer, thankfully, had not spread further than the prostate.

James subsequently went for a radical prostatectomy. He explained that his proactive approach to health really helped: “We caught it really early, and so they thought that would be the best route to take. I do have a rare variant that you don’t see very often. hey wanted to err on the side of caution and keep an eye on it.”

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James is using his experience to raise awareness about prostate cancer. Taking to social media, he shared that one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer and that the risk for Black men in higher. He urged men to get screened regularly, as prostate cancer is highly treatable if caught early enough, but often isn’t detected until late, as there are sometimes no noticeable symptoms.

He added that he is “living proof that early detection works”, as he is now doing well and continues to act. He has been on Grey’s Anatomy since it began in 2005.

It is unknown what form of cancer Richard Webber is suffering from, as all that has been revealed is that he was diagnosed with the disease. The episode including his diagnosis was the midseason finale, so fans have to wait until January to learn more.

If you have been affected by this story, advice and support can be found at Macmillan Cancer Support and Prostate Cancer UK.

Tony award-winning actress Elizabeth Franz has died after a devastating health battle, and fans have flocked to social media to pay tribute to the iconic actress

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Elizabeth Franz, best known for roles including Mia in Gilmore Girls and for iconic stage performances in Death of a Salesman on Broadway, has died aged 84.

The actress’ husband, screenwriter Christopher Pelham, confirmed that she died on 4 November, after a battle with cancer. Elizabeth, who made her first appearance on stage in 1967, won a Tony for Best Featured Actress in a Play.

The star’s first job was as a secretary, which she did until she had earned enough money to attend the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. After graduating, she appeared in a number of stage productions, as well as TV roles.

Notably, she played Mia Bass in Gilmore Girls, the owner of the Independence Inn, who was a mother figure and mentor to Lorelai (Lauren Graham) when she ran away to Stars Hollow.

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On stage, Elizabeth was in Tom Stoppard’s Rosencrantz and Gildenstern are Dead, as well as productions of Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors, and Dickens’ Great Expectations.

In 1999, she took on Linda Loman in the 50th anniversary production of Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman. It was for this role that she won her Tony.

Miller himself praised her performance, saying she had achieved what many other actresses had not. He said: “[Elizabeth] has discovered in the role the basic underlying powerful protectiveness, which comes out as fury, and that in the past, in every performance I know of, was simply washed out.”

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Elizabeth played the same role a year later in a production aired on Showtime, which earned her an Emmy nomination. Elsewhere on screen, she played Alma Rudder on Another World and Helen Wendall on As the World Turns. She was also Bev Scheel in Christmas with the Kranks.

Following her death, fans have flooded X with tributes to the actress. One said: “Such a beautiful woman RIP Elizabeth.” Another added that she would be “forever in our hearts”.

One X user said: “#RIP Elizabeth Franz. She injected fire and intimacy into her turn as Linda Loman opposite Brian Dennehy in ‘Death of a Salesman.’”