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British actor Tom Wilkinson, known for ‘The Full Monty’ and ‘Michael Clayton’, dies at 75
Tom Wilkinson, the Oscar-nominated British actor known for his roles in The Full Monty, Michael Clayton and The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, has died, his family said.
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The Aussie sunbeam who lit up London: Kathy Lette’s tribute to Bill Granger
I was meant to take Bill under my wing in London, but he simply took flight.
- by Kathy Lette
Tom Smothers, comic half of the Smothers Brothers, dies at 86
His skits and songs in the late 1960s brought a spirit of youthful irreverence to US network television, paving the way for shows like Saturday Night Live and The Daily Show.
- by William Grimes
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Parasite actor Lee Sun-kyun found dead amid drug allegations
The South Korean actor of the Oscar-winning film has been found dead. He had been facing an investigation over accusations of illegal drug use amid a government crackdown.
- by Reuters
Bill Granger defied the rules of TV cooking shows to make fine food accessible
In a world where television chefs are noted for tantrums and inflexibility, Bill Granger had an easy style that made the kitchen a less intimidating space.
- by Michael Idato
The ‘fastest woman on wheels’ in male-dominated racing era
Paula Murphy proved in an earlier era that women had the nerve and the skill to race very fast cars.
Former Rabbitohs player dies after motorcycle crash in Cook Islands
The 26-year-old footballer, who had recently joined the Canberra Raiders, was holidaying with family when the tragedy occurred.
- by Phil Mitchell
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NRL 2023
Former Origin star Carl Webb dies after MND battle
The Queensland fan favourite passed away on Thursday night after a four-year battle with motor neurone disease.
- by Dan Walsh
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How Franco Cozzo changed the face of Australian advertising
Cozzo’s iconic commercials emerged at a time when every figure in television ads seemed to be blonde and blue-eyed. They were different from the outset.
- by Robert Crawford
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Melbourne
Iconic Melbourne furniture salesman Franco Cozzo dies
Cozzo, known for his “grand sale, grand sale, grand sale!” TV ad catchphrase, which became ingrained in the city’s popular culture, was 88.
- by Lachlan Abbott
Matthew Perry died from effects of drug ketamine, coroner says
The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner has deemed the Friends actor’s death an accident.
- by Andrew Dalton