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His family has made an announcement about the legendary singer’s passing in a statement.

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Jimmy Cliff, a legendary singer, has passed away. His wife made a statement about the news. Jimmy was 81.

After the release of the movie The Harder They Fall, the reggae singer attracted attention everywhere. He sang the soundtrack and played the hero in the film. Some people believe that the movie introduced reggae to America. You Can Get It If You Really Want and I Can See Clearly Now are two classics that he sang.

Cliff’s wife, Latifa Chambers, announced his death in a statement on Instagram. She said: “It’s with profound sadness that I share that my husband, Jimmy Cliff, has crossed over due to a seizure followed by pneumonia.

“I am thankful for his family, friends, fellow artists and coworkers who have shared his journey with him. To all his fans around the world, please know that your support was his strength throughout his whole career.

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“Jimmy, my darling, I wish you a peaceful rest. I’ll make your wishes come true. Lilty and Aken, their children, also signed the message.

People can look out for red flags of pneumonia. The condition is an inflammation of the lungs that is normally caused by an infection. The NHS says that most people get better within 2 to 4 weeks.

However, the NHS says that people who have heart or lung conditions, such as those who are older, are at risk of developing serious illnesses and may require hospital treatment.

What signs and symptoms of pneumonia should you look for?

The NHS website outlines what to look for – and says signs can appear suddenly. These include:

• a high temperature
• feeling exhausted
• breathlessness
• chest pain
• an aching body
• Feeling confused is a common occurrence for older people.
• a cough – yellow or green mucus (phlegm) may be sneezed up.
• breathing that makes wheezing sounds. Babies may also make grunt sounds.
• Appetite decline

If you’ve had a cough for three weeks or more, you’ve been coughing up blood, experiencing chest pain that keeps coming on and going, or experiencing shortness of breath, you should request an urgent GP appointment or seek medical attention from NHS 111.

If:

• Your baby’s floppy sensation prevents you from awakening them.
• you are choking, gasping, and unable to speak because you are struggling to breathe.
• you suddenly become perplexed, for instance, you don’t know where you are.
• you have lips, tongue, lips, or blotchy skin that is pale, blue, or blotchy.

Richard Madeley pulled out of hosting Good Morning Britain last week after falling ill, and it’s not the first time the presenter has faced health issues

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Richard Madeley caused worry last week when he withdrew from Good Morning Britain due to sickness. After being replaced by ITV News editor Paul Brand for two days, the 69-year-old host made his comeback and told audiences he had been battling Covid, and it’s not his first encounter with health troubles over the years.

Perforated eardrum

In 2024, Richard disclosed that a Covid infection he picked up in France made him deaf in one ear, which sparked difficulties on Good Morning Britain. Detailing the “big mistake” that made the problem deteriorate, he revealed: “After I was no longer infectious, I took the short-haul flight home. Big mistake.

“A build-up of fluid behind my right eardrum burst it as the cabin air pressure fluctuated. Perforated eardrums, my hearing consultant reassured me, almost always repair themselves. I just had to be patient,” he told The Spectator.

“But it turned out it was everyone else who had to be patient. Conversations were now peppered with: ‘Pardon?’ ‘What?’ ‘Say again’ ‘Speak up!’ It drove my wife mad. And the sensation of deafness on only one side meant my world seemed permanently off-kilter,” he added. “Try walking around with a finger stuck in one ear and you’ll see what I mean.”

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Richard went on to say that the condition had also forced him to lip-read during interviews on Good Morning Britain, and struggle hearing what people said in busy restaurants and pubs. After enduring his “muted new world” for five months, he claimed his hearing then “returned overnight”.

He recalled: “Went to bed deaf, woke up to hear the birds singing outside. Perfection miraculously healed. So if it happens to you, hang on in there.”

Effects of smoking

Once a smoker, Richard has previously revealed how a chilling interview spurred him to kick the habit.

The presenter, who described himself as having “a very addictive personality,” explained that this characteristic resulted in a routine of puffing through three packets of cigarettes a day.

Richard eventually made a U-turn on his habit after the death of journalist John Diamond left him “so shaken”.

John, Nigella Lawson’s first husband, died in 2001 from terminal throat cancer triggered by smoking. Though the father-of-two managed to ditch the addiction, its consequences still persist.

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Writing in his Daily Express column, Richard revealed he has been left with a permanently compromised respiratory system and a greater cancer risk compared to those who have never smoked.

He reflected: “Cigarettes killed my father at 49 (I was 21 when he died). Yet still I continued to smoke, despite numerous attempts to give up. I finally managed to stop aged 40, after interviewing John Diamond, Nigella Lawson’s first husband, who was dying (horribly) from smoking-induced throat cancer.

“I was so shaken by the encounter I never touched a cigarette again. Even so, I’ve been left with a permanently impaired respiratory system, and my cancer risk will never return completely to normal.”

Heart disease concerns

Following the deaths of his grandfather, father, and uncle from heart attacks, Richard remains “conscious” about his health and takes steps to reduce any potential heart disease risk.

The presenter believes their deaths resulted from poor individual lifestyle decisions – including heavy smoking and carrying excess weight – and therefore doesn’t worry about a strong hereditary connection.

However, he takes preventative measures to maintain his fitness and health, including walking 10,000 steps daily and monitoring his diet carefully.

He also drinks a daily shop-bought yoghurt formulated to help reduce cholesterol levels.

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Speaking about his regime, he said: “I’m active around the house, my kids say I’m very annoying because I never really sit down. I’m always doing stuff on my feet. I’m on my feet a lot and I walk a lot. I don’t do a step count, but I’m sure I do over 10,000 steps a day. We all know that walking is one of the most effective exercises you can do.”

While a guest on The Dr Hilary Show podcast, he continued: “My blood pressure is very good and my cholesterol level is low. I take a little supermarket-bought statin every day – a little yoghurt – which does help lower cholesterol, and I have regular health checks.”

Dementia fears

Richard and his wife of many years, Judy Finnigan, have spoken candidly about their fears of developing dementia.

Speaking to The Guardian, he confessed the condition “frightens [him] in ways death doesn’t.” He continued: “These days forgetting things comes with a pang of panic. So far, I seem to have avoided it, but the worry won’t go away.”

Sharing his fears in her Daily Express column, Judy said the “dramatic rise” in life expectancy has “come at a price”.

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She explained: “It’s brought with it a host of anxieties mostly unknown to our grandparents’ generation, and the generations before. Sadly, today it’s the leading cause of death in the country.”

The former This Morning presenter disclosed that such concerns often prompt them to constantly monitor themselves, and question whether small memory lapses could signal early stages of the illness.

She went on: “Is forgetting why we just opened the fridge an early warning sign? Or mislaying the car keys? Or struggling to remember if it was William Hague or Ian Duncan Smith who took over from John Major as Tory leader? Of course, generally it’s others – family, friends, or colleagues – who make that first, hesitant diagnosis.”

However, if you’re bored of Love Actually and The Holiday, you might as well check out this week’s Netflix “alternative” Christmas movie starring a former Disney Disney star.

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With the nights getting dark and cold as autumn is upon us and winter approaches, many people are searching Netflix for something to watch, and what better way to get ready for Christmas than a festive film. If you’re bored of the likes of Love Actually and The Holiday though, you’re in luck, as this week Netflix is releasing an ‘alternative’ Christmas film starring a former Disney star.

Olivia Holt portrays Sophia, a sharp-witted retail worker who tries to rob Christmas Eve’s most notorious department store in Jingle Bell Heist. The only issue is that Nick (Connor Swindells), a pitiful repairman, also wants the same prize.

Sophia and Nick’s relationship is threatened as they are forced into an uneasy alliance and as their feelings for one another grow.

Olivia, a US actress, is best known for playing the roles of Kim Crawford and Lindy Watson in the Disney Channel original film Girl vs. Monster and Olivia is best known for her roles in the Disney Channel original movies Girl vs. Monster and Kickin’ It on Disney XD.

Sophia voiced characters in Ultimate Spider-Man, Tinker Bell, and the Legend of the NeverBeast and also appeared as Young Georgia in Shake It Up.

Connor Swindells meanwhile is best known for starring in Netflix show Sex Education as well as the Barbie film and series SAS Rogue Heroes.

Many people were enthralled to see Olivia playing a novel role, as well as the possibility of working with Connor.

One person gushed, “Olivia Holt is a brilliant actress!” as the trailer came out. She needs to appear in more films of this caliber.

While another stated, “Anything Olivia Holt is in I’m watching.

A third chimed in, “I’d like to see Olivia Holt resurrect!”

While a fourth added, “I’ve been a fan since her Disney days, and I’m so excited to see her in this.”

Another person also wrote, “I didn’t believe that having these two acts together this year was what I needed.”

While another reaffirmed: “OLIVIA AND CONNOR” NEVER MAGNIFIED

Martin Henderson updated his fans on a frustrating situation on Instagram.

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Virgin River’s Jack Sheridan star Martin Henderson was forced to take to Instagram yet again to warn fans over a scam.

The New Zealand actor has been subject to fake accounts numerous times before, and was frustrated to hear scammers were targeting fans once more.

Ahead of the release of Virgin River season seven, he posted a video with the caption: “Hey guys, hope y’all are doing well. Bummer to have to keep reminding people of this, but……please know that I do not communicate with anyone our user of THIS Instagram account.

It is a scam if you or someone you know is being contacted by any other accounts on any platforms other than this one @martinhendersonofficial. Be cautious, everyone.

He claimed in the video that he had received numerous messages from fans complaining that they had been contacted by people who claimed to be him, and that this is the only post I’ve ever made.

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He continued, “It’s not me. I’m not requesting any money or reaching out to anyone.

“I’m not in a hospital, I’m totally fine. I don’t require money or assistance. So, yes, I only wanted to mention this once more.

Please be aware that it is false if you are being contacted. Alexandra Breckenridge, his Virgin River co-star, was surprised by the comments.

She remarked, “I can’t believe this is still happening. Which fan responded, “It’s still happening, @alexandrabreck. Every week, I make reports. The majority of them are taken down, but they continue to arrive.

In February 2025, one woman lost $375, 000 (£275, 000) in a Martin Henderson romance scam.

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She even made the move to New Zealand in the hopes of meeting Martin, who she believed to be Martin.

The woman had intimate details of her life with the scammer, who had been in contact with her for two years.

She was aware that she had been duped when a friend sent her a news article about the real Martin Henderson, who was allegedly hospitalized in South Africa, riding in a bike rally in New Zealand.

When a woman received a message from a pretending agent for the actor, saying Martin liked her comments and wanted to talk to her, she first connected with the scammer on a Virgin River fan page.

The woman was informed that the scammer’s Instagram warnings were intended for other people, despite the real Martin Henderson telling his followers about imposters on his official Instagram page.

Marks and Spencer has launched its 2025 family Christmas pyjama range, with styles to suit every family member from adults to babies, and most are now on sale for as little as £6

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There’s nothing better than a matching moment, especially when it comes to Christmas pyjamas, and we love nothing more than finding some great sets for the whole family. So when Marks & Spencer launched its brand new 2025 Christmas PJ range – and then they landed in the early Black Friday sale – we couldn’t wait to snap up a set.

The new collection has everything from tiny onesies for babies to satin sets for adults, and of course the obligatory full family sets so everyone can match. The early Black Friday sale has also seen many of the sets slashed by up to 20%, meaning some items – like this adorable Pure Cotton Christmas Food Print Sleepsuit – are now just £6.40.

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For families with a sweet tooth, the striped candy cane pyjama sets are perfect. For adult men, the green and white striped version is now £28 down from £35, whilst the matching boys set (for ages one to 16 years) is £14.40. Meanwhile the adult women’s pink and white set is £28 down from £35, whilst the co-ordinating girls set is also £14.40.

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For fans of something more traditional, the iconic Spencer Bear sets are also available in identical sets for the whole family. They feature a cosy grey sweatshirt with Spencer on the chest, and red and white tartan print cotton long trousers for that classic Christmas feel.

If you’ve got your eye on the cute Christmas Food Print Sleepsuit we mentioned earlier, you can also make sure any parents and siblings can co-ordinate with the newest addition to the family. The matching sets come in navy and feature long sleeve tops and trousers for all the family, and come in a soft and comfy cotton which are on sale between £5.60 and £20.

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However, M&S isn’t the only place to snap up some cute and cosy Christmas PJs this festive season. Chelsea Peers has slashed the price of its Christmas pyjama range in preparation for Black Friday weekend, with some sets now priced as low as £19.50. There’s everything from chic and sophisticated satin sets and stripe prints to cosy teddy bear prints and classic tartan patterns.

Next has also launched a great selection of Christmas PJs this year, with options for men, women and little ones. There’s plenty of prints, patterns and colours to choose from, as well as lots of essential accessories for keeping snug, like slippers, dressing gowns and fluffy socks.

The performer, 42, who goes by the real name Donald Glover, has spoken out about his health emergency over the weekend at Camp Flog Gnaw Festival.

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Around 90,000 people survive a stroke every year in the UK – a stark reality that Donald Glover has now also faced. The American performer, famously known as Childish Gambino, has revealed he suffered a major health scare in 2024, which forced him to cancel the remainder of his tour.

While the 42 year old began feeling ill during a gig in New Orleans, Louisiana, last year, he continued performing and decided to head to the hospital afterwards. Here, doctors diagnosed him with a stroke, according to reports.

At the Los Angeles Camp Flog Gnaw Festival, Glover said, “I had a really bad pain in my head in Louisiana, but I did the show anyway.” I had a stroke, and the doctor said, “You had a stroke, so we went to Houston,” so I went to the hospital. And I was like, “Oh, I am still copying Jamie Foxx,” as I first thought.

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They discovered a hole in my heart,” he later said. So I had this surgery, and then I had another surgery. […] They say that everyone lives in pairs, and that the second life begins with the realization of this fact.

A stroke typically occurs when the blood flow stops, affecting movements and speech. Because they can have serious or even fatal consequences, sticks are medical emergencies that call for immediate medical attention.

While Glover did not reveal the cause of the hole in his heart or the specific type of stroke he experienced, it is important to be aware of two main stroke types. The first type, known as an ischaemic stroke, accounts for approximately 85% of all stroke cases, according to the Stroke Association.

These occur when a blockage completely stops the blood supply to the brain, causing damage to brain cells and frequently causing various distressing symptoms. Depending on which area of the brain is affected, specific symptoms may include speech difficulties, paralysis on one side of the face or body, and loss or loss of senses all in one case.

Meanwhile, a further 15% of strokes are caused by bleeding within or around the brain, known as haemorrhagic strokes. Although symptoms are very similar to ischaemic incidents, patients are more likely to experience very sudden or severe headaches.

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These are often called ‘thunderclap headaches’, which patients frequently describe as the worst pain they have ever felt, similar to being struck on the head. Official advice from the Stroke Association adds: “Many people think that strokes only happen to older people, but stroke can strike anyone, at any time.

“It’s vital to know how to spot the signs of a stroke in yourself or someone else. Use the FAST test to help you recognise the signs. While most people who have a stroke are older, younger people can have strokes too, including children. One in four strokes in the UK happens to people of working age.”

The three most prevalent stroke signs, as well as:: Face, Arms, Speech, and Time, were quickly identified by the FAST test, which stands for Face, Arms, Speech, and Time:

Can someone smile when they have a facial flaw? Have they squirted in their eyes or mouths?
• Arm flexibility: Is it possible to raise both arms simultaneously and maintain a position?
• Can someone understand and speak clearly when you say something? Is their language slurred?
• If you notice any of these signs, call 999 immediately.

Although the symptoms of a stroke can quickly fade, the victim is not necessarily safe. In fact, these flimsy symptoms could indicate a transient ischemic attack (TIA), also known as a “mini stroke,” which could give rise to a serious stroke that might occur soon.

Guidance from the NHS adds: “Do not drive yourself to A&E. The person you speak to at 999 will give you advice about what to do.”

Other symptoms can appear. The NHS says these can include:

• confusion and memory loss
• finding it challenging to speak or think in words
• down one side of your body and weakness or numbness
• (Nausea or vomiting) feeling or being sick
• a severe headache
• experiencing a haze or falling over
• One or both eyes experience blurred vision or sight loss.