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- Bill Oddie: Comedian who found nature a welcome refuge from mental illness
on July 27, 2026 at 4:11 pmOne of Britain’s best known comedians and naturalists, his life was plagued by bouts of acute depression which saw many visits to psychiatric hospitals.
- Carly Simon reveals Parkinson’s diagnosis
on July 27, 2026 at 2:04 pmThe singer also reveals she has received treatment for skin cancer, but vows to keep singing.
- Sam Heughan says Outlander actors were ‘perhaps forced’ into nude scenes
on July 27, 2026 at 1:02 pmSam Heughan said initmacy co-ordinators were not on set during the early series of the hit historical drama.
- TV presenter and comedian Bill Oddie dies at 85
on July 27, 2026 at 12:47 pmHis agent pays tribute to the “multi-talented” broadcaster, comedian and conservationist.
- ‘Dr Death’, Body Worlds creator Gunther von Hagens, dies at 81
on July 27, 2026 at 12:28 pmThe family of the anatomist vowed to carry out his wish for his body to be preserved using the plastination technique he developed himself.