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Bob Weir, who found fame as a guitarist for the band The Grateful Dead, has died.

According to a social media post from his family, the singer-songwriter and guitarist, who was a part of the Grateful Dead and the band’s many latter-day offshoots for more than half a century, had faced a long battle with cancer and lung issues. The family shared in their statement that he had been diagnosed last summer and began treatment three weeks prior to what became Weir’s final gigs, a weekend of shows at San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park.

Taking to Weir’s Instagram account, the family’s lengthy statement reflected on his life and career, and praised him for his contributions to the world.

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“Bobby will forever be a guiding force whose unique artistry reshaped American music. His work did more than fill rooms with music; it was warm sunlight that filled the soul, building a community, a language, and a feeling of family that generations of fans carry with them.,” they wrote.

After reflecting on his final shows and the diagnosis he had been dealt, the statement continued to share that they didn’t see his death as an ending.

“There is no final curtain here, not really. Only the sense of someone setting off again,” the statement read.

“He often spoke of a three-hundred-year legacy, determined to ensure the songbook would endure long after him. May that dream live on through future generations of Dead Heads. And so we send him off the way he sent so many of us on our way: with a farewell that isn’t an ending, but a blessing. A reward for a life worth livin’.”

“May we honor him not only in sorrow, but in how bravely we continue with open hearts, steady steps, and the music leading us home.”

Friends and fans flooded the comments. One wrote: “Heartbreaking news and same time what an amazing life, what an incredible legacy and may his memory and music be a blessing to all.” Another said: “Rest in paradise Bobby, you were an all time legend.”

He was 78 years old. Weir is survived by his wife, Natascha, whom he married in 1999, and their two daughters, Monet and Chloe.

Julie Carp, played by Kathy Cavanagh, spent seven years on the ITV soap Coronation Street between 2008 and 2015 but now she supports her two son’s as their Hollywood careers flourish

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Coronation Street star Katy Cavanagh has reinvented herself as a ‘momager’ for her two sons 11 years after she left the iconic ITV soap.

Best known to soap fans as Julie Carp, she spent seven years on the soap between 2008 and 2015. Julie first appeared in April 2008 when she came to the Rovers to meet Kirk Sutherland (Andy Whyment), with whom she had just enjoyed a romance while on holiday in Cyprus.

After almost a year together, Julie began to get fed up with Kirk and was contemplating how to dump him when he beat her to it. Julie then had a drunken snog with Jason Grimshaw (Ryan Thomas) but things went no further when it was revealed that Eileen’s father was also Julie’s, and Jason her nephew.

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The following year she met Brian Packham (Peter Gunn), but their first date was interrupted by his wife Margaret’s arrival. Brian had led her to believe he was divorced, so Julie sent him packing. Their paths crossed again in 2011 and they fell head over heels – Brian was then divorced.

Their biggest trial came in 2012 when Julie believed she was pregnant but was actually found to have a growth on her ovaries and she went on to have a hysterectomy. In 2013, Julie decided to look into fostering children but Brian wasn’t keen, and accepted a job in Wales. When Julie found out, she refused to go with him and furiously banished him from her life.

In 2014, Julie took a shine to Dev Alahan but when he wasn’t forthcoming, she went on a date with his friend Dominic Saul. She was touched when Dev told lies about her to Dominic in a bid to scupper any romance, and fell into Dev’s arms.

In 2015 she left the soap and at the time she said: “I have decided it’s time to take a break from the cobbles and pursue other projects and opportunities. I have loved every minute in the world of Julie Carp and I’m not ruling out a return to the Street in the future. However I am looking forward to a new challenge and a pair of flat shoes.”

Corrie producer Stuart Blackburn said: “Julie Carp has become a warm, wonderful and eccentric character able to raise a laugh and a tear in the same scene. Everyone at Corrie wishes Katy all the very best and hopefully as far as Julie is concerned, the cobbles haven’t seen the last of her.”

Fast forward 11 years and she has now reinvented herself as a showbiz ‘momager’ – a combination of mum and manager for her two sons Noah, 20, and Jacobi Jupe, 12.

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Noah and Jacobi are set to be the toast of Hollywood thanks to their roles alongside Ms Buckley in the highly lauded Hamnet. Ms Cavanagh, 52, accompanied Jacobi to the Critics’ Choice awards and are both expected at the Golden Globes tonight, where the film, Ms Buckley and co-star Paul Mescal, are among the nominees.

The brothers’ success follows a lot of hard work from the former soap star. “She’s put everything into helping the boys have the best start in the industry,” an insider told MailOnline.

They added: “She’s put her own career on the back burner to help them realise their dreams. Obviously she’s not known in Hollywood, so it’s not like her name has particularly opened doors for them, but she’s got them into the industry and is constantly helping them.”

Former child actor Matt Prokop was reportedly taken into custody in Texas on Christmas Eve after being arrested on a charge of possession of child pornography and four misdemeanour charges

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High School Musical 3 star Matt Prokop has been arrested on a charge of possession of child pornography and four misdemeanour charges, according to reports.

The former child star, 35, was reportedly taken into custody in Texas just before Christmas. The actor, who is best known for his role in Disney’s High School Musical 3, is said to have been arrested on Christmas Eve.

He was charged with aggravated assault of a family member with a weapon and second-degree felony possession of child pornography, among other charges. It’s currently unclear when he will appear in court to face the charges.

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According to PEOPLE, his arrest follows allegations of abuse from his ex-girlfriend, Sarah Hyland. The pair had appeared in 2011’s Geek Charming. She accused Prokop of verbal and physical abuse during their five-year relationship.

Hyland claimed he had allegedly slammed her into a vehicle and choked her during an argument, according to court filings that were obtained by the publication. It’s said Modern Family star Julie Bowen intervened and helped Hyland end her relationship.

Hyland was granted a restraining order againt Prokop. As per her restraining order filing, Bowen’s intervention allegedly led Prokop to threaten to kill Hyland’s dog and burn down her house.

It was said Prokop was required to stay 100 yards away from her and her dog Barkley Bixby at all times following the assault claims. At the time Hyland stated in the documents: “His grip was so tight that I could not breathe or speak. I was scared and in fear for my life,” she stated in the documents.

In 2024, Hyland told Variety of the importance of speaking out: “For thousands of years now, we didn’t talk about it. The community hasn’t shared enough, I believe.

“And I feel that if we talk about it more, more women – and men and just human beings in general in abusive relationships – will feel more comfortable to be able to talk about it with their loved ones instead of letting their abuser isolate them from everyone, which is the first thing that they do, so that you don’t have that community.”

The former Love Island USA host also opened up to domestic violence survivors. She said painful memories don’t simply disappear, saying they sometimes remain “in that abused place of your soul.”

“It’s almost like you don’t wanna talk about it anymore,” Hyland told the publication at the time. “You want it to be done, and that’s that. I completely understand the dissociation pattern of it.”

Prokop’s has also starred in series such as Hannah Montana, The Office, Good Luck Charlie and Modern Family.

For confidential support, call the 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Freephone Helpline on 0808 2000 247 or visit womensaid.co.uk If you or your family have lost a friend or family member through fatal domestic abuse, AAFDA (Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse) can offer specialist and expert support and advocacy. For more info visit www.aafda.org.uk

If you’re struggling and need to talk, the Samaritans operate a free helpline open 24/7 on 116 123. Alternatively, you can email jo@samaritans.org or visit their site to find your local branch

Nick Reiner has been charged with the murders of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, but reportedly thinks there is a conspiracy against him

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Nick Reiner is said to think there is a “conspiracy” against him following the murders of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner. The 32-year-old is currently behind bars after being charged with deaths of the duo last month.

Legendary filmmaker Rob and his wife of 36 years, Michelle, were found dead in December. Troubled son Nick was charged shortly after with two counts of first-degree murder in connection with the deaths of his parents. It’s alleged he used a knife.

Nick, who is one of the Reiners’ three children, is currently being held without bail and was initially put on suicide watch in jail. He was initially put under heightened supervision inside.

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But it’s now claimed the screenwriter doesn’t understand why he is in prison. According to TMZ, Nick is aware he killed his parents but believes the people who put him behind bars are engaged in a “conspiracy” against him.

A source told the publication, which created TMZ Investigates The Reiner Murders: What Really Happened, that Nick’s mental spiral occurred around a month before the death of his parents. It’s claimed that doctors changed the medication he was taking for schizoaffective disorder.

The disorder is a severe mental illness that causes delusions, hallucinations, and mania. It’s alleged that the medication made Nick increasingly dangerous and erratic.

His disorder was claimed last month. The Los Angeles Times, KNBC and TMZ all reported that Nick had been diagnosed with schizophrenia before the killing. Sources told the latter that the medication he was on left him “erratic and dangerous”.

Two sources with first-hand knowledge about Nick claim that he was receiving treatment from a psychiatrist for mental health issues. In the month preceding the killings, Nick’s conduct allegedly had become “alarming.”

It’s thought Nick has been in solitary confinement recently at the Twin Towers Correctional Facility in Los Angeles. According to PEOPLE, he was also required to wear a suicide-prevention smock at all times. However, it’s said this has since changed.

A sheriff source told the publication that while he is no longer on suicide watch, Nick will remain in High Observation Housing (HOH) unless a judge or court hearing deems otherwise. He will continue to be closely guarded in solitary confinement.

Prosecutors have not yet decided whether to seek the death penalty. However, it is legal in the state and, therefore, a possibility. At the time of Nick’s arrest and charge, Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman released a statement.

He said: “I’m here to announce that our office will be filing charges against Nick Reiner, accused of killing his parents. These charges will be two counts of first-degree murder with a special circumstance of multiple murders.

“He also faces a special allegation that he personally used a dangerous and deadly weapon, that being a knife.”

If you’re struggling and need to talk, the Samaritans operate a free helpline open 24/7 on 116 123. Alternatively, you can email jo@samaritans.org or visit their site to find your local branch

Lorraine Kelly has paid a heartbreaking tribute to her dad after his death aged 84. John Kelly died on an icy path.

John was found injured early on Saturday morning in East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire. It comes as the area was hit by sub-zero temperatures. Sadly, John died at the scene.

It’s said police are looking at a “slip on ice” as part of their inquiries. The Sun says staff from a nearby Tesco store are thought to have found the great-grandad injured at around 7am. They then called emergency services.

Lorraine, 66, announced the devastating news in a post on Instagram. She said: “My dad has died. I am mourning the man who bought me a telescope when I was five years old, who watched the moon landings with me and taught me to always be curious and interested in everything.”

She went on: “He was in poor health but it has still been a shock. Any of you who have experienced a similar loss will know how my brother Graham and I are feeling.

“Our priority is taking care of my mum and the family would very much appreciate privacy at this distressing time.”

The tragedy comes after the Met Office had issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice covering Scotland. Temperatures overnight had dropped below freezing.

One shop worker told the publication: “People have been slipping constantly because it’s so treacherous underfoot. It’s so sad.” And a resident who was passing the scene also said: “It was bitterly cold last night, and it is pretty treacherous underfoot.”

They added: “East Kilbride is often first to get a big snow fall but strangely we have avoided it until now. Last night there was the coldest it’s been, and it was still well below freezing overnight.”

John had been married to Lorraine’s mum for over six decades,. As well as Lorraine, the couple welcomed son Graham, who is six years younger than the TV host.

Lorraine has previously opened up on her dad’s health. Speaking in 2021, she told us: “We went through a few very tough months thinking we were going to lose him. It was just awful – but he was amazing, he rallied.

“This time last year he was in hospital and got out just before Covid started. He basically has heart failure.” She went on to add: “He also had a really bad scare and they thought he had lung cancer but it was just a massive, massive infection.” She went on to say that she struggled during the coronavirus pandemic as she was not able to see her parents.

She added: “You know what it’s like with parents – they don’t want to tell you there’s anything wrong, so they say, ‘Yeah, I’m fine’ because they don’t want you to worry, as they know there’s nothing you can do. So that’s really hard.”

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Holly Swinburn has said she is in communication with Freddy Brazier for the sake of their baby – and said he has attended some scans with her even after breaking up

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Freddy Brazier’s pregnant ex has revealed the gender of their baby and shared the moving name they are planning to give the child.

Holly Swinburn, who found out she was pregnant with Freddy’s baby in August, is set to give birth at the end of March. The 22-year-old mum-to-be said their baby is a girl and they are planning to name her after Freddy’s late mum, Jade Goody.

While Jade won’t be the infant’s first name, it will be her middle name to avoid putting “too much expectation, pressure and comparisons” on her. Even though she and Freddy, 21, have split, they are communicating for the sake of the baby, Holly said.

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Talking to The Sun, she revealed: “I’m so excited to be having a baby girl. We like the idea of Jade as a middle name. I told Freddy I would happily call the baby Jade as a first name if that’s what he wanted.

“But I think he felt it might come with too much expectation, pressure and comparisons. I love Isla as a first name, and we think it’d be nice to honour Jade’s memory with a middle name.”

Holly added that Freddy has attended scans with her and said that before Christmas, the pair spent time at Jeff Brazier’s home “to prepare for when the baby arrives.” She added that Jeff “is a big help to us and is very generous.”

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The pair started dating in June last year after Freddy contacted Holly on TikTok – and two months later, she discovered she was pregnant. She previously said that while Freddy “has shown signs of caring,” for example by going to baby scans with him, she then ended up discovering “something he lied about” every time she “tried to move forward.”

Holly alleges that Freddy called her “fat” and a “s***” as well as “all the names under the sun”. She said: “I stayed with Freddy for the sake of the baby, but it got too much.” She added she believes Freddy’s family know he has “serious issues” and she said that while she understands he has gone through a hard time after losing his mum Jade as a young child, she now wants to focus on her wellbeing and “creating a stable environment” for her baby.

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At the time, a representative for Freddy Brazier told The Mirror, “We are aware of the claims that have been made and have made the decision not to address them at this time. Freddie remains committed to cooperating where appropriate and to making the right decisions for the well-being of everyone involved, especially the child on the way. We ask that matters are given the space to be handled privately and respectfully.”

Freddy’s dad, Jeff, recently split with his wife, Kate Dwyer, after seven years of marriage and twelve years of an on-and-off relationship. It has been claimed this was, in part, due to how Freddy and his 22-year-old brother Bobby, “never truly accepted her as stepmum.”