Finnian Garbutt, known for his role in the BBC Northern Ireland police drama Hope Street, has died peacefully at his home at the age of 28.The actor had been battling skin cancer for four years and publicly shared updates about his condition.Garbutt appeared in all five seasons of Hope Street, which is filmed in Donaghadee, County Down.His family announced his passing following a sudden decline in his health.He is survived by his wife Louise, whom he married last year, and their one-year-old daughter.The family expressed their heartbreak and gratitude for the support received during this difficult time.The actor had spoken... [Continue Reading]
Andy Kershaw, a former BBC Radio 1 DJ and presenter known for his eclectic music taste and global conflict reporting, has died at the age of 66.His family confirmed he passed away around 7:30pm BST on Thursday.Kershaw had been diagnosed with cancer last August, which affected his spinal column and left him unable to walk.Kershaw was a familiar voice on BBC Radio 1 for 15 years, from 1985 to 2000, and was also known for presenting the BBC's flagship rock programme The Old Grey Whistle Test.He co-presented the BBC's television coverage of Live Aid in 1985, a major benefit concert... [Continue Reading]