Quizzer Chris Hughes, star of the popular BBC and Channel 5 series Eggheads, has died aged 77, a statement on the programme’s social media accounts has said. Hughes was one of several general knowledge experts who regularly appeared on the show, which saw members of the public take on the five so-called “Eggheads”. A statement … Read more
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The R&B singer Roberta Flack, best known for the hits The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face and Killing Me Softly With His Song, has died at the age of 88. “We are heartbroken that the glorious Roberta Flack passed away this morning, February 24, 2025,” said a statement from her representatives. “She died … Read more
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it’s investigating the financials of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, ‘The A Word’, which shines a light on the American women fighting … Read more
BBC Rick Buckler, left, in 1981 with bandmate Bruce Foxton Rick Buckler, former drummer in The Jam, has died at the age of 69, his ex-bandmates have confirmed on social media. The Jam rose to fame in the punk and new wave era of the late 1970s and are credited with inspiring a revival in … Read more
Carry On film star Julian Holloway has died after a brief illness, his agent has said. The Oxfordshire born actor played various characters in the comedy films which included Carry On Doctor, Carry On Up The Khyber and Carry On Camping. His theatrical agency, Sharkey and Co, said he died on Sunday at the Royal … Read more
