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The late Steve Irwin’s daughter Bindi Irwin has documented her struggles with endometriosis over the years but now it is a different illness she has been struck by

Steve Irwin’s daughter Bindi has undergone emergency surgery and was forced to miss her dad’s annual event. The 26-year-old was unable to go to the Steve Irwin Gala after being taken to hospital.

She was due to go to the event on Saturday evening but had to go to hospital after her appendix ruptured. Her mum Terri Irwin also went with her to offer her support.

Younger brother Robert Irwin confirmed that she was feeling better after the surgery but admitted that, although being prepared for the event, they weren’t prepared for the hospital visit. He then went on to speak about her endometriosis journey that Bindi has struggled with over the years.

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Speaking to People Magazine, Robert said: “She’s going to be OK, but surgery — out of all the things we were ready for, that was not one of them. She’s just come out the other side of endometriosis and now the appendix goes. Health is so important — it really is.

“Bindi has become an incredible advocate for women’s health, particularly, and I think it’s really important to prioritise getting help.” He then went on to say that Bindi still wanted to go to the gala but her health comes first.

He added: “She came to Las Vegas and was ready to come to the gala, put on a brave face in a lot of discomfort and a lot of pain and said, ‘Nope, I’m just going to tough it out, I’m going to go for it.’ But the surgeon said, ‘No, your appendix is going. That thing’s gotta come out.’ Health has to come first. She’s very sad. She’s devastated that she and Mum can’t be here, but I know she’ll make a speedy recovery.”

The day before, Bindi was telling her followers how excited she was to go to the bash. Taking to Instagram, she wrote: “Khaki by day — Bellagio chic by night! Here in #LasVegas for the #SteveIrwinGala raising funds and awareness for Wildlife Warriors. Supporting conservation and remembering Dad’s extraordinary legacy. Enormous gratitude to everyone for your support as we continue to do all that we can to protect wildlife and wild places for the future generations.”

Bindi has been open about her health over the years, revealing that she suffered from endometriosis. She said she went through ten years of pain and fatigue before finally receiving a diagnosis after surgery.

After surgery, the mum-of-one told her followers that doctors found 37 lesions and a cyst. Writing to fans, Bindi said: “I decided to undergo surgery for endometriosis … Every part of my life was getting torn apart because of the pain. To cut a long story short, they found 37 lesions, some very deep and difficult to remove, a chocolate cyst.

“[The doctor’s] first words to me when I was in recovery were, ‘How did you live with this much pain?; Validation for years of pain is indescribable.”

Liam Payne’s influencer girlfriend Kate Cassidy admitted she was struggling to get out of bed to her followers on TikTok as she indulged in some self care

Liam Payne’s girlfriend Kate Cassidy told fans she needed a “mental reset day” after news of the late One Direction star’s inheritance plans. Kate, 26, took to TikTok to share her day with her fans as she admitted she was struggling to make it out of bed.

The popular influencer – who discovered who will inherit Liam’s fortune this week – wore a yellow hoodie and sat perched on her bed while talking in the clip. Kate went makeup free as she told her followers: “I have been laying in bed for the past hour. It’s one of those mornings where its hard for me to get out of bed and start my day. So I’ve decided I’m going to take a mental reset day and bring you guys along.”

She then went about her day filming it as content for her fans, she first put on some make-up and got dressed in a lilac vest and joggers before going on a dog walk. Kate then went to meet a friend and indulge in a salmon salad for lunch.

Kate then treated herself to a therapy session before indulging in some self care with a little pampering session too. It comes after Kate – who lived with Liam in Florida for two years prior to his death – found out that the former pop star had no will meaning his £24million fortune goes to intestacy rules that will likely see her receive nothing.

His ex partner Cheryl Tweedy has been given the responsibility of managing the fortune he left behind. Court documents published last week revealed the 31-year-old One Direction star didn’t make a will prior to his death, and Cheryl and music industry lawyer Richard Bray now have responsibility for administering his estate, including his property, money and possessions.

Cheryl, 41, and Liam were together for two years until 2018 and split just over a year after their son Bear was born. Shortly after Liam’s death, a heartbroken Cheryl wrote on Instagram she was “navigating this earth shattering event” and “working through her grief at this indescribably painful time.”

A source claims the Girls Aloud singer is now relying on a close-knit circle of friends and focusing on trying to be “the best possible mum” to Bear, now eight. “Liam not leaving a will means Cheryl is front and centre of what’s happening now,” they told us. “It’s a really sad situation and a lot for one person to handle.”

It’s been speculated that Kate won’t receive any money from Liam’s estate. In UK law, spouses and children are usually first to claim an estate, which means Cheryl is likely to put the money in a trust for Bear.

Liam died of “internal and external haemorrhage” and multiple traumatic injuries after falling from the third-floor balcony of the Casa Sur Hotel in Buenos Aires on 16 October. The Argentinian prosecutor’s office said shortly afterwards that tests found traces of cocaine, alcohol and a prescription antidepressant in his body.

In December, five people were charged in connection with the tragic death, including the hotel’s manager and the receptionist, and a friend of Liam’s, but these charges were dropped earlier this year. Two other hotel employees were also charged with supplying cocaine to the Liam on the night he died.

Friends fans have been left doubting themselves after learning Jennifer Grey, who played “Baby” in Dirty Dancing, appeared in its first series as Rachel Green’s best friend Mindy

People have been left gobsmacked after realising “Baby” from Dirty Dancing guest starred in a Friends episode. Jennifer Grey, 65, became a household name thanks to her role in Dirty Dancing acting alongside Patrick Swayze, but many Grey fans had no idea she guest starred as Mindy, Rachel Green’s best friend, on Friends, appearing in episode 20 of the first season.

On Reddit, one shocked fan said: “How did I only just today realise that Mindy’s actress is Jennifer Grey? Baby from Dirty Dancing? My mind is blown! OMG.”

Commenting on the post, one user said: “Oh my god – I’m embarrassed to say I lit just learnt this now.”

Another user added: “Another fact in case anyone doesn’t know – Jennifer Grey of course played Ferris Bueller’s sister Jeannie in the film with Matthew Broderick. But they made a Ferris Bueller TV series spin off and Jennifer Aniston played Jeannie!”

A third user said: “I never knew this, and I’m 43, and watched both Dirty Dancing and Friends in real time.”

One more user added: “To be fair, there were two different actors playing Mindy. The Mindy that actually marries Barry is played by Jana Marie Hupp.”

Another user said: “My god. I’m old enough to remember watching Friends when it first aired, so I’ve been a fan for years. Clearly not a good one though because I never knew this! My mind is blown.”

A final user said: “Oh wow I never noticed this before either, thanks for pointing it out!”

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In the show, Grey’s character, Mindy, ends up marrying Barry, who was Rachel’s ex fiancé who left her jilted at the alter.

However, she only played the role once before being recast with Jana Marie Hupp due to her “bad anxiety”.

Speaking to MediaVillage, she said: “When I did it, I had such bad anxiety because they kept changing the script. It’s very hard to be a guest star, because you’re not a part of it, and you’re really trying to figure it all out.

“They were trying to figure out what the character was, what the scene was, and it was changing, and changing, and changing. It all made me so anxious that I could barely do it.”

She admitted it wasn’t until after she took the role that she realised she “needed help in the anxiety department”, meaning she opted to turn down a return to the role.

Not only this, but she also said she was “sad” at being unable to host Saturday Night Live at the time for the same reason.

John Legend describes the ‘sad’ moment he saw a difference in Kanye West’s mental health which was after the tragic death of his mother Donda West who died in 2007

Kanye West’s controversial behaviour on social media and his public support of Donald Trump has recently become synonymous with his musical ability. But according to his ex-friend John Legend, 46, the musician had been spiralling out of control for years and it made him “sad” to witness the “devolution” of his former mentor.

And this, he believes, is down to Kanye struggling to deal with the loss of his mother, Donda, in 2007. John Legend, best known for him chart-topping song All Of Me, fell out with Kanye back in 2022 and the pair have not reconciled since.

In his interview with The Times, John claims that the artist, who now goes by the name Ye, is not the same person he knew 20 years ago.

Speaking about the man he knew when he signed him to his record label back in 2004, John told the publication: “Back then, Kanye was very passionate, very gifted, and he had big dreams not only for himself but also for all the people around him.”

He added: “He had so much optimism, so much creativity. It does feel sad, sometimes shocking, to see where he is now.”

Kanye has been globally criticised for his use of anti-black language and publicly making antisemitic comments.

John, who is married to former model and TV presenter Chrissy Teigan, claimed he did not see an ounce of antisemitism or racism against black people when he was friends with the star.

In fact, he described it as “sad to see his devolution.” John continued: “I don’t think we’re qualified to psychoanalyze him, but after his mother passed in 2007 there was definitely a difference. His descent started then and seems to have accelerated recently.”

According to the singer, the pair parted ways due to their differences in politics, namely Kanye’s support of republican and now president, Donald Trump. John claimed their political differences “became too much for us to sustain.”

The singer and father of three became a major talking point among social media users when a video re-emerged of him accusing the president of being a “white supremacist.”

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Friends actress Jennifer Aniston is said to be considering selling her LA home due to now feeling unsafe after the police shared where she lived in a crime report

Jennifer Aniston is “furious” with the police for sharing her LA home address as her front gate was rammed by her alleged stalker, reports claim. The Friends star is reportedly considering moving from the $21 million property now, as she feels unsafe after her alleged stalker tried to drive through her gate.

Jimmy Carwyle, who is from Mississippi, allegedly smashed his car through gate before being held at gunpoint by a security guard until Los Angeles police arrived. However, the police then identified the block of her Bel Air home in its crime report which has meant that fans have been showing up trying to meet the star.

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The MailOnline reported that a source said: “Jen is furious with the LAPD for releasing where she lives. They gave her exact block address. Since the incident she has had fans coming to her gate, hoping to get a glimpse of her.

“She has hired extra private security but she is considering moving because she no longer feels safe. She expected more discretion from the police. This was her dream home but now everyone knows where she lives.”

Another source said: “Jen is extremely shaken up. She was home when this happened and she believes the police may have exposed her to further risk.” Carwyle has since been charged with felony stalking, vandalism and threatening bodily harm and will face up to three years in jail.

He appeared in court last week in LA where he was wrapped in a blanket. He will stay in custody while he undergoes psychiatric tests. It has been reported that after the crash, the alleged stalker said he was suffering from back pain before then being taken to hospital for appropriate treatment.

His wife Julia said she was “shocked” by how he looked as she said: “It doesn’t even look like him. He’s not there. He believes he is Jesus Christ and she was supposed to be his queen. Mental illness is real.”

Julia has claimed that her husband is struggling but maintains he is a “great guy”. She explained he has tried to meet Jennifer three times after becoming infatuated with the star.

Julie said she last saw her husband in September, which was the day he drove to California where he hoped he would meet Jennifer. Social media posts have emerged since the incident but have not been confirmed to have come from Jimmy.

These included posts where it was claimed Jennifer was his “bride” and another which was posted in October alleged that he referred to her as “Jennifer Aniston Carwyle”.

Big Brother star Imogen Thomas has opened up about the heartbreaking impact of her mum’s Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis — and in an exclusive interview, admits she’s now “dreading” their upcoming holiday to Italy as her condition worsens.

Big Brother star Imogen Thomas has shared the heartbreaking reality of her mum’s ongoing battle with motor neurone disease, admitting during an exclusive chat with OK! that sadly, she’s “dreading” an upcoming holiday as her mother’s condition continues to worsen.

The Welsh model, 42, revealed in an exclusive chat with us, that her mum Janette was diagnosed with the progressive neurological disease in 2023, and although she’s “OK right now,” the impact on her daily life has been devastating.

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“Her right side has gone now, so it’s dead,” Imogen shared, speaking candidly about how the illness is affecting her family right now. “I go home a lot, now. I’m home once a month to Wales, for four days at a time.”

In an emotional moment, the former Miss Wales revealed she’d booked a trip to Italy for herself and her mum after bidding on it at a motor neurone disease charity event – but now the excitement has been replaced by worry.

“We’re going on holiday soon. I bid for a holiday at a MND charity event, so she and I could go to Italy in June, but now I’m dreading it because the circumstances and how she feels have changed,” she admitted. “But we are trying to stay positive.”

The mum-of-two, who shares daughters Ariana, 12, and Siera, 10, with ex-partner Adam Horsley, might be known for her glam appearance and social media presence – but says dealing with her mum’s health has shifted her priorities and grounded her.

Despite everything going on behind the scenes, Imogen’s life hasn’t slowed down. She recently returned from a family holiday to Turkey, continues to build her property portfolio, and is in a steady relationship with her banker boyfriend of two years. But she admitted the emotional toll of her mum’s illness looms large.

Imogen is still as outspoken and candid as ever, opening up about motherhood, cosmetic surgery, and her future plans – including a possible third boob job, this time a reduction, due to back pain and discomfort. But when it comes to her girls, she’s adamant she’d discourage them from following in her footsteps with surgery. “I’d do everything to avoid it, because I know they would regret it,” she said, adding, “I really don’t want them to.”

The reality star and Miss Wales 2003, who rose to fame on Big Brother in 2006, says she has no regrets about her time on the show and would even go back, telling us: “I loved it, and if they asked me to go on it now, I would.” But for now, her focus is firmly on her family – and being there for her mum, one day at a time.