Chernobyl helicopter hero who survived lethal radiation levels while sealing off reactor dies

The Russian helicopter pilot who endured lethal radiation levels to contain the Chernobyl disaster has died after contracting coronavirus. General Nikolai Antoshkin, who was 78, died in his home country last Sunday.  He commanded an operation to seal off the number 4 reactor at the Chernobyl power station just outside the town Pripyat in Ukraine, … Read more

Grammy-nominated musician Sophie Xeon, 34, who worked with Madonna dies after ‘sudden accident’

Grammy-nominated ‘trans icon’ Sophie Xeon dead at 34: Scottish DJ who worked with Madonna and Charli XCX killed in ‘sudden accident’ The Scottish artist had worked with stars including Madonna and Charlie XCX Statement from transgender star’s team hailed her as a ‘pioneer of new sound’  By Harry Howard For Mailonline Published: 13:18 GMT, 30 … Read more

‘Superfit’ father-of-one, 46, who worked out twice a day dies from Covid after being put into coma

Fanatical bodybuilder father-of-one, 46, who worked out twice a day dies from Covid after being put into coma on Christmas Day Anthony Williams, 46, from Bridgend, South Wales, would work out twice a day Friends said they were shocked after learning he was placed in an induced coma He passed away on January 13 after … Read more

‘Superfit’ father-of-one, 46, who worked out twice a day dies from Covid after being put into coma

Fanatical bodybuilder father-of-one, 46, who worked out twice a day dies from Covid after being put into coma on Christmas Day Anthony Williams, 46, from Bridgend, South Wales, would work out twice a day Friends said they were shocked after learning he was placed in an induced coma He passed away on January 13 after … Read more

‘Superfit’ father-of-one, 46, who worked out twice a day dies from Covid after being put into coma

Fanatical bodybuilder father-of-one, 46, who worked out twice a day dies from Covid after being put into coma on Christmas Day Anthony Williams, 46, from Bridgend, South Wales, would work out twice a day Friends said they were shocked after learning he was placed in an induced coma He passed away on January 13 after … Read more

Animals’ Hilton Valentine dies age 77 after topping charts with 60s hit The House of the Rising Sun

Animals founder Hilton Valentine dies age 77: Guitarist’s death is announced by his wife Germaine after topping the charts with 60s hit The House of the Rising Sun By Laura Fox For Mailonline Published: 09:12 GMT, 30 January 2021 | Updated: 09:12 GMT, 30 January 2021 Animals guitarist Hilton Valentine has died at the age of … Read more

Coronation Street actress Maureen Lipman’s partner of 13 years Guido Castro dies

Dame Maureen Lipman’s partner of 13 years has died after a short Covid-related illness. The actress said of businessman Guido Castro: ‘He got Covid – it wasn’t Covid that killed him but it weakened him terribly.’ Dame Maureen, 74, said Mr Castro, 84, who was in a respite home and had a form of Parkinson’s … Read more

Father-of-seven doctor, 63, dies from Covid after telling colleagues ‘This isn’t a time for cowards’

A father-of seven doctor has died from Covid-19 after telling his colleagues: ‘This isn’t a time for cowards’.  Dr Gamal Osman, 63, was one of the leaders of the team treating hundreds of Covid patients at Southmead Hospital in North Bristol, but contracted the virus himself and passed away yesterday following a lengthy battle in … Read more

Sam and Billie Faiers’ beloved Nanny Wendy dies aged 77

‘The girls are completely devastated’: Sam and Billie Faiers’ beloved Nanny Wendy dies aged 77 after being diagnosed with pneumonia By Charlotte Dean For Mailonline Published: 19:35 GMT, 28 January 2021 | Updated: 19:35 GMT, 28 January 2021 Sam and Billie Faiers’ beloved Nanny Wendy has passed away aged 77. The reality stars’ grandmother has … Read more

Actress and voice-over star Jeanette Maus dies aged 39 following battle with colon cancer

Actress and voice-over star Jeanette Maus dies aged 39 following battle with colon cancer By Sean O’grady For Mailonline Published: 10:44 GMT, 28 January 2021 | Updated: 10:44 GMT, 28 January 2021 Actress Jeanette Maus has died aged 39 following a battle with colon cancer, her fiancé has confirmed.  The voice-over performer was known for roles … Read more