The actor, who starred in The Crown and A Touch of Frost, died last Friday after a short illness.
His agent confirmed the sad news in a statement, revealing that he had died in a north London hospice and paid tribute to his 60-year acting career.
It read: “It is with great sadness that we must announce the passing of our much loved friend and client David Killick, who died peacefully on Friday 4th July at St John’s Hospice, North London after a short illness.
“David was an actor for over 60 years, loved the business and his fellow actors, and was loved and respected in his turn by all who were lucky enough to work with him.
“He will be sorely missed.”
Killick was born in 1938 in Edmonton, Middlesex, and enjoyed a long career in the acting profession spanning across six decades. Among his biggest roles included starring in season five of The Crown as Mess President and in A Touch of Frost as a pathologist alongside David Jason.
He also starred in a number of stage productions, from A Room With A View and The Importance of Being Ernest to The Crucible. He was also credited on Doctor Who: The Lost Stories, The Judgement of Sherlock Holmes, Macbeth and Poptropica -On the Farm for his voice acting.
His first screen credit dates back to 1977’s A Bridge Too Far as a soldier, before going on to star in 1979’s Minder, The Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady in 1984 and 1985’s Terry and June.
Killick’s profile on his agent Stanton Davidson Associates hailed his work in the industry and branded him a “delightful, talented and vastly experienced actor” and added that he “loves the work – so please keep him at it!”
It reads: “Really did enjoy the hard work of weekly Rep! Yes, and that was after helping Caryl Jenner set up the first permanent children’s theatre company ‘The Unicorn’ at the Arts Theatre, Leicester Square. Other highlights – Newcastle, Hadrian V11 and my one and only Dame in Panto, Edinburgh, George in Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf, Leeds, Basilio in Life’s a Dream (Matthew Warchus) and masses more.
“Long-time member of the RSC and occasional happy trips to the NT. A somewhat harassed Pathologist in A Touch of Frost, a Don in The History Boy’s (just)! and a host of other appearances in front of the camera down the years. Many audio recordings, I really do like working…. We say – This delightful, talented and vastly experienced actor, whose extensive CV speaks for itself, is a highly prized addition to our stable. He loves the work – please keep him at it!”
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The actor, who starred in The Crown and A Touch of Frost, died last Friday after a short illness.
His agent confirmed the sad news in a statement, revealing that he had died in a north London hospice and paid tribute to his 60-year acting career.
It read: “It is with great sadness that we must announce the passing of our much loved friend and client David Killick, who died peacefully on Friday 4th July at St John’s Hospice, North London after a short illness.
“David was an actor for over 60 years, loved the business and his fellow actors, and was loved and respected in his turn by all who were lucky enough to work with him.
“He will be sorely missed.”
Killick was born in 1938 in Edmonton, Middlesex, and enjoyed a long career in the acting profession spanning across six decades. Among his biggest roles included starring in season five of The Crown as Mess President and in A Touch of Frost as a pathologist alongside David Jason.
He also starred in a number of stage productions, from A Room With A View and The Importance of Being Ernest to The Crucible. He was also credited on Doctor Who: The Lost Stories, The Judgement of Sherlock Holmes, Macbeth and Poptropica -On the Farm for his voice acting.
His first screen credit dates back to 1977’s A Bridge Too Far as a soldier, before going on to star in 1979’s Minder, The Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady in 1984 and 1985’s Terry and June.
Killick’s profile on his agent Stanton Davidson Associates hailed his work in the industry and branded him a “delightful, talented and vastly experienced actor” and added that he “loves the work – so please keep him at it!”
It reads: “Really did enjoy the hard work of weekly Rep! Yes, and that was after helping Caryl Jenner set up the first permanent children’s theatre company ‘The Unicorn’ at the Arts Theatre, Leicester Square. Other highlights – Newcastle, Hadrian V11 and my one and only Dame in Panto, Edinburgh, George in Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf, Leeds, Basilio in Life’s a Dream (Matthew Warchus) and masses more.
“Long-time member of the RSC and occasional happy trips to the NT. A somewhat harassed Pathologist in A Touch of Frost, a Don in The History Boy’s (just)! and a host of other appearances in front of the camera down the years. Many audio recordings, I really do like working…. We say – This delightful, talented and vastly experienced actor, whose extensive CV speaks for itself, is a highly prized addition to our stable. He loves the work – please keep him at it!”
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Eamonn Holmes’ former ITV co-star made her true feelings clear about the GB News host, as she reflected on their time together as ITV co-stars 20 years on
Fiona Phillips and Eamonn Holmes worked together for almost a decade
Eamonn Holmes’ former GMTV co-host, Fiona Phillips, has claimed he “[wasn’t] always the easiest person to work with”. The duo presented the ITV morning programme GMTV together for nearly a decade, from 1996 until Eamonn’s departure in April 2005.
Upon his exit, he released a statement which read: “What a privilege it has been to wake up the nation over the years with stories that affected all our lives. I’ve covered every type of story imaginable at GMTV and it’s the right time to move on.
“I’ll particularly miss my partnership with Fiona Phillips and I wish her and all the rest of the team the very best for the future.”
In her own farewell message, Fiona humorously noted that she had spent more time with Eamonn than her own husband Martin Frizell, adding: “This is our ninth year together. I will miss him more than words can say.”
Fiona Phillips said Eamonn Holmes ‘wasn’t the easiest to work with’
Now two decades after his departure, the 66-year-old has made her true feelings clear.
Writing for The Mail on Sunday alongside her husband Martin, Fiona claimed that Eamonn left the show because he felt it had become too “celebrity-obsessed”.
“He was a good journalist but not always the easiest person to work with,” she further commented.
After his exit, Fiona said it “felt like a new opportunity” for her, having previously felt sidelined as his co-host.
“For years, if there was a big interview to be done with a politician, Eamonn would lead the conversation and I was supposed to chip in with a few questions near the end – and I hated that,” she confessed.
The mum-of-two revealed that she also later found out that Eamonn was paid “significantly more” than her.
“It seems incredible that well into this century, no one had batted an eyelid at a man being paid more than a woman for doing exactly the same job,” she added.
Fiona Phillips with her husband Martin Frizell
After stepping away from GMTV, Eamonn went on to join Sky News, presenting the revamped Sunrise show.
His work on screen has also included co-hosting ITV’s This Morning and more recently, GB News’ Breakfast Show with Ellie Costello.
As for Fiona, with the help of Martin, she remains focused on her writing career, which has included the release of her new book Remember When: My Life with Alzheimer’s.
The presenter was diagnosed with the disease in 2022, which she initially confused with menopausal symptoms.
After going public with her diagnosis, Eamonn honoured his “dear friend” in a touching statement on-air.
Jacob Stockdale has been ruled out of Ireland’s match with Portugal after suffering a shoulder injury in Saturday’s win in Georgia.
The Ulster wing was forced off late in the first half of the 34-5 win with his left arm in a makeshift sling using his shirt.
In a squad update issued on Monday, Ireland confirmed that the 29-year-old will be absent for the final game of the summer tour in Portugal on Saturday and will see a specialist in Ireland next week.
It is the latest blow for Stockdale in an Ireland jersey, who was forced off with a hamstring injury in his previous international appearance against Fiji in November.
Cian Prendergast has recovered from illness and will be available for selection after missing the win against Georgia.
Stockdale’s Ulster teammate Scott Wilson has also returned home after he was called up as cover.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC)’s Chairman, Ibrahim Mani, has dismissed concerns that the organization has compromised its standards in order to accommodate newcomers. He noted that political parties are meant to be inclusive within the bounds of constitutional provisions.
He made the remarks during his remarks on Monday on Channels Television’s breakfast program, The Morning Brief, by highlighting the party’s continued commitment to establishing a strong and credible opposition in Nigeria by welcoming newcomers as part of the preparations for the upcoming general elections.
“A political party is a newcomer affair,” he said. Because the constitution prohibits individuals who have been found guilty by a competent court of law from entering political parties to contest elections, you can’t categorise people who clearly have no criminal history. Or people who are not Nigerians or are underage,” Mani said.
He continued, noting that the ADC is concerned about ensuring its members’ membership in accordance with its goal of making a viable alternative to Nigeria’s dominant parties, even though political parties are not intended to arbitrarily exclude people.
“It doesn’t mean everyone enters, but ultimately they can accomplish whatever political goal they have,” he said. We are focusing on creating a party that will represent the opposition in Nigeria. What other option do you have if it will require a lot of effort and time? ” he stated.
Mani urged people to form a coalition that supports democracy through credible opposition, as well as to avoid the risk of allowing the nation to veer away from a one-party system.
“Rather than allowing the country to become a one-party state,” he said, “it’s better to form a party with people who support the existence of a credible opposition.”
The ADC’s position comes as multiparty democracy in Nigeria is being debated more and more frequently. Analysts warn that the weakening of opposition parties could undermine checks and balances in power.
In order for Nigerians to find viable political alternatives ahead of the 2027 general elections, Mani noted that the party is seeing a sizable influx of new members.
“A lot of it is obvious that taking over structures is a gradual thing.” There are obvious signs that people are entering the party with their troops,” Mani said.
He explained that the ADC had to re-host its official website three times in a week due to repeated crashes brought on by the volume of Nigerians attempting to join the party online.
He explained that because the party’s website was crashing because of the large numbers of people registering online as members, we had to host it three different times in the past week.
Mani emphasized that the ADC is attempting to form a grassroots party by focusing on inclusivity and engagement in order to establish itself as a trustworthy alternative to the nation’s dominant political parties.
We are attempting to establish a new party from the bottom up, attempting to entice voters. Nigerians have, of course, been anticipating having the chance to have a party or find a solution to their current situation,” he said.
In spite of the country’s growing economic hardship, Mani argued that Nigerians are yearning for positive change.
When people notice a sign that something positive is likely to happen, they will naturally gravitate toward such an opportunity, even though they are aware that things are not as they should be and that there is a lot of suffering there. And that’s exactly what the ADC is experiencing, he continued.
The BOT chairman’s remarks come as opposition parties in Nigeria are under pressure to expand their platforms and offer viable options for governance, with analysts warning that the absence of strong alternatives could cause the democratic process to become more disenchanted.
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Since then, there have been a lot of negative comments made about the recent collapse of all party structures, as the former chairman, Ralph Nwosu, announced to allow a new leadership to form a coalition of forces ahead of the 2027 general election.
A coalition led by former vice president Atiku Abubakar had announced that ADC would support President Bola Tinubu’s bid for a second term in 2027.
When: Tuesday, July 8 at 3pm local time (19:00 GMT)
How to follow: We’ll have all the build-up on Al Jazeera Sport from noon (16:00 GMT) in advance of our live text commentary stream.
Chelsea will be hoping to seal their spot in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup (CWC) final with victory against Brazil’s Fluminense in the opening semifinal on Tuesday.
The Blues are striving to become the first side to win the CWC for a second time but face a formidable task against the Rio de Janeiro giants, who are unbeaten in the tournament.
Here is all to know before their semifinal showdown at MetLife Stadium, just outside New York:
How did Chelsea reach the semifinals?
Chelsea finished second in Group D to another Brazilian super club, Flamengo.
The London-based club opened their campaign with a 2-1 win over Los Angeles FC, before stumbling to a tough 3-1 loss against Flamengo. They qualified for the knockout stage with a 3-0 defeat of Esperance de Tunisie.
Enzo Maresca’s side faced the Group C winners Benfica in the last 16, beating the Portuguese side 4-1 after extra time.
The Blues then played a second Brazilian club in the quarterfinals, beating Palmeiras 2-1 to qualify for the final four.
Cole Palmer, right, scores the first goal for Chelsea against Palmeiras in the FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinal at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US, July 4, 2025 [Lee Smith/Reuters]
How did Fluminense reach the semifinals?
Fluminense, who qualified for the CWC as winners of the 2023 Copa Libertadores, were unbeaten in Group F, finishing second behind Borussia Dortmund with one win and two draws.
They played out a 0-0 scoreline with Dortmund in their tournament opener, then defeated South Korean side Ulsan HD 4-2. In their final group fixture, they played out 0-0 against Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa.
In the knockout phase, Fluminense upset Inter Milan 2-0 in Charlotte, then ended the fairytale run of Saudi club Al Hilal in the quarterfinal, winning 2-1 and booking their place in Tuesday’s semifinal.
Did Fluminense captain Thiago Silva play for Chelsea?
The inspirational 40-year-old, regarded by many as one of the greatest defenders of all time, is the former skipper of Chelsea, having played more than 150 matches for the English club from 2020 until 2024.
Silva was a fan favourite at Stamford Bridge and won three trophies during his time with Chelsea, including the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup.
Silva is expected to be in the starting XI against his old club.
Fluminense’s Thiago Silva will suit up against his old club Chelsea in Tuesday’s Club World Cup semifinal [File: Hannah Mckay/Reuters]
Head-to-head
This will be the first competitive meeting between Fluminense and Chelsea.
When did Chelsea win the FIFA Club World Cup?
Chelsea won the 18th edition of the CWC in 2021, hosted in the United Arab Emirates.
The Blues won the final 2-1 against Palmeiras at the Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
The tournament was originally planned to take place in late 2021 in Japan, but was moved to February 2022 in the UAE due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cesar Azpilicueta of Chelsea lifts the trophy after the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2021 final against Palmeiras at Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, UAE, February 12, 2022 [Francois Nel/Getty Images]
Is this the first CWC appearance for Fluminense?
Fluminense made their Club World Cup debut at the 2023 tournament in Saudi Arabia, making it all the way to the final in Jeddah where they lost to Manchester City 4-0.
Team news: Chelsea
Chelsea will be without Levi Colwill and Liam Delap after both received their second yellow cards of the tournament against Palmeiras in the quarterfinal.
Moises Caicedo will rejoin the Blues squad after serving his suspension.
On the injury front, Romeo Lavia and Reece James were both held back against Palmeiras and are questionable heading into Tuesday’s match. Omari Kellyman is unavailable for selection.
Team news: Fluminense
Fluminense will be without Juan Pablo Freytes and Mathues Martinelli – who scored the game-winner against Al Hilal in the quarterfinal – after both received their second yellow cards of the tournament in their last-eight final against the Saudi club.
Key defender Rene returns to the club from suspension and is expected to reclaim his place in the starting XI at the expense of Gabriel Fuentes, whom coach Renato Gaucho might redeploy in an attacking midfield role against Chelsea.
Talisman Jhon Arias should again lead Fluminense’s forward line.
Central midfielder Otavio was a pretournament scratching after suffering a season-ending Achilles tendon tear in May.
Jhon Arias has enjoyed a breakout tournament for Fluminense at the FIFA CWC 2025, providing the Brazilian side with a constant attacking threat [File: Carl Recine/FIFA via Getty Images]
Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca said: “I watched some games that they [Fluminense] have played. And you can see that they are very well-organised. They have some very good players. The manager [Gaucho] is doing a fantastic job.”
“And again, it will be the same [in the semi] final. The energy from the Brazilian team in this competition has been high … Probably … because you are starting now the season, while we are finishing the season. So, the energy is normal. It is different. And we try to deal with that in a different way.”
Renato Gaucho, who has helped Fluminense defy the odds to knock out Champions League runners-up Inter Milan in the last 16 and Al Hilal in the quarterfinals, spoke after his side qualified for the semifinal against Chelsea.
“It is another step forward, thanks to everyone’s efforts. Participating in the Club World Cup is a unique opportunity … We do not know when we will have the chance to participate again. I dedicate this qualification [victory over Al Hilal] to our fans, and I imagine the wonderful atmosphere in Rio de Janeiro, just as it was wonderful here in the stadium, it was a deserved victory.”
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca during training in Miami, Florida, US, on July 3, 2025 [Marco Bello/Reuters]
