‘One of a kind’: Heartfelt tributes to former Commons speaker Betty Boothroyd who dies age 93 February 27, 2023 Baroness Betty Boothroyd, the first woman to be elected Speaker of the House of Commons, has died at 93. The current Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle paid tribute to Lady Boothroyd as “one of a kind”. She became the first woman to be elected Speaker in April 1992, staying on in the role until October 2000. Sir Lindsay said: “Not [...]
Sir Bernard Ingham press secretary to Margaret Thatcher dies age 90 February 24, 2023 Sir Bernard Ingham, the long-standing press secretary to Margaret Thatcher, has died after a short illness, his family said. The former reporter, who was 90, died with his family around him on Friday lunchtime, a statement said. His family described him as a “journalist to his bones” and he continued to file a column for [...]
Former BBC sports commentator John Motson dies, aged 77 February 23, 2023 John Motson, the former BBC commentator who became one of the most recognisable voices in sports broadcasting, has died aged 77. Known affectionately as “Motty”, he combined an encyclopaedic knowledge of football with a palpable love for the sport that was reflected in his work. Motson, who also became synonymous with his trademark sheepskin coat, [...]
Composer Burt Bacharach dies age 94 February 9, 2023 Burt Bacharach, the composer of classic pop songs including I Say A Little Prayer and Walk On By, has died at the age of 94. His publicist confirmed to the PA news agency that he died surrounded by relatives at home on Wednesday, and said Bacharach’s family requested privacy at this time. The songwriter and [...]
Paco Rabanne: Fashion designer dies aged 88 February 3, 2023 Spanish fashion designer Paco Rabanne has died at the age of 88, it has been announced. Rabanne, whose real name was Francisco Rabaneda Cuervo, founded the renowned fashion house named after him in 1966. Alongside French designers Pierre Cardin and Andre Courreges, he helped upset the status quo of Paris fashion of the time, earning [...]
David Crosby dead at 81: Heartfelt tributes to legendary US musician who founded The Byrds January 19, 2023 US musician David Crosby, who co-founded two influential rock bands during his career, has died at the age of 81. The singer-songwriter rose to fame in LA-based folk-rock group The Byrds, who he joined in 1964 and collaborated on chart-topping hits including a cover of Bob Dylan’s Mr Tambourine Man and Turn! Turn! Turn!. Shortly [...]
Lisa Marie Presley, singer and only child of Elvis, dies aged 54 January 13, 2023 Lisa Marie Presley, US singer and only child of Elvis Presley, has died at the age of 54, her family has confirmed. In a statement, the Presley family said they were “shocked and devastated” by the news, which was announced on Thursday. The US singer-songwriter was “rushed” for medical treatment earlier the same day, though [...]
Guitarist Jeff Beck is dead at 78 January 11, 2023 Renowned rock guitarist Jeff Beck, known for his work with the Yardbirds and the Jeff Beck Group, has died at the age of 78, his family has said. The Grammy award-winning musician died “peacefully” on Tuesday after contracting bacterial meningitis. A statement posted on the musician’s official Twitter page read: “On behalf of his family, [...]
Gianluca Vialli dead at 58: Ex Italy, Chelsea and Juve star passed after battle with cancer January 6, 2023 Former Italy, Juventus and Chelsea striker Gianluca Vialli has died aged 58 following a lengthy battle with pancreatic cancer, the Italian Football Federation has announced. Vialli, who went on to enjoy huge success as Chelsea manager following his glittering playing career, was first diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2017 and announced he had been given the all-clear [...]
West Ham United joint-chairman David Gold dies, aged 86 January 4, 2023 West Ham United have announced the death of joint-chairman David Gold at the age of 86 after a short illness. “It is with deep sadness that West Ham United FC confirm that our beloved Joint-Chairman David Gold passed away on Wednesday morning following a short illness,” the club said. “David Gold, 86, died peacefully with [...]