Australian Olympian honoured with emotional tribute
Melissa Hoskins was remembered at the Australian road championships.
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The plane was seen crashing into the ocean near a Caribbean island.
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New details have emerged regarding the final moments of Hoskins’ life.
Parasite star ‘dropped from string of projects' before suspected suicide
Lee Sun-kyun had been dropped from a string of projects weeks before his death.
'Devastating': Top Australian chef dies on Christmas day
Bill Granger died 'peacefully' in a London hospital surrounded by family.
Much loved Doctor Who star dies
The actor died 'peacefully in his sleep' according to a statement.
'In shock': Nick and Aaron Carter's sister dies
This is the third child Jean Carter has sadly lost after Aaron in 2022 and Leslie in 2012.
Dixie Chicks star dead in 'devastating' crash
Laura Lynch was killed in a horror incident in El Paso, Texas.
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'Angry and mean': Matthew Perry's final days before death
Report shows how Perry's addictions had taken charge in the days before his death.
Colin Burgess, original AC/DC drummer, dies at 77
The shock news came in the wake of the band's 50th anniversary since forming.
Revealed: Matthew Perry died from ‘acute effects of ketamine’
The drugs in his system caused cardiovascular overstimulation and respiratory depression.
Johnny Depp's insistence at Shane MacGowan's funeral
'Johnny deserved to carry Shane's coffin. He was there for the right reasons.'
Brooklyn Nine-Nine star's cause of death revealed
The actor's death was announced just days ago, now his 'brief illness' has been explained.
Eye watering bar tab Shane MacGowan left for VIP wake
The star left a hefty sum so his famous pals could enjoy drinks on him.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine star dies at 61 after 'brief illness'
Andre Braugher was known for playing precinct captain Raymond Holt.
Jennifer Aniston's final texts with Matthew Perry revealed
'I miss him dearly. We all do. Boy, he made us laugh really hard,' she said of Perry.
Kiwi author and playwright Renée dies aged 94
Her best-known work was Wednesday To Come which was first performed in 1984.
Casting the net: What were Kiwis Googling in 2023?
What names and events dominated your internet search history this year?
Johnny Depp joins mourners for Shane MacGowan’s funeral and cremation
The Irish musician's life was celebrated this weekend by family, friends and fans.
Peaky Blinders actor and poet Benjamin Zephaniah dies at 65
The celebrated dub poet and activist was diagnosed with a brain tumour eight weeks ago.
Mr Universe 1996 bodybuilder Shaun Davis dies suddenly at 57
The former bodybuilder suffered from health implications related to his career.
Superstar breaks silence after Matthew Perry’s death
Julia Roberts has made her first public comments about the death of her ex-boyfriend.
New doco reveals John Lennon's last words
The series includes interviews with witnesses to the shooting and its aftermath.
Remembering Shane MacGowan, lead singer of the Pogues
The frontman was revered for his dark, unsparing lyrics and larger-than-life spirit.
When Shane MacGowan trolled Bono: 10 funny, sad stories about The Pogues frontman
Singer-songwriter loved flashing passers-by and hated his most famous song.
What is encephalitis? Shane MacGowan's viral illness explained
The Pogues singer suffered from the brain swelling illness in his final months.
Pogues star's touching tribute to 'captain' Shane MacGowan
The singer died peacefully with his family by his side yesterday, a statement revealed.
Iconic Sex and the City star dies
She was most famous for her role as Charlotte York's insufferable mother-in-law.
Matthew Perry's Friends costume being sold for whopping sum
The outfit was worn by the actor in the first series of Friends. Now, it's up for grabs.
Jennifer Aniston breaks silence, shares bittersweet Matthew Perry text
David Schwimmer and Lisa Kudrow also shared heartbreaking messages about their co-star.
Rob Rattenbury: Matthew Perry was a friend to us all
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Matthew Perry’s ex doesn’t 'believe' he drowned
'There are a lot of things that aren’t adding up for me.'
‘Pain of losing you’: Cal Wilson's husband's heartbreaking tribute
Cal Wilson’s husband has shared a heartbreaking tribute about the loss of his wife.