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- Bee Gees’ singer Robin Gibb dies
Bee Gees’ singer Robin Gibb has died aged 62 following a lengthy battle with cancer, his family say.
Sun 20th May 2012
- Moffat to receive special Bafta
Doctor Who producer and Sherlock co-creator Steven Moffat is to receive a special prize at this year’s Bafta TV awards, organisers announce.
Fri 18th May 2012
- Muse carry Olympic flame in Devon
Thousands turn out to see rock band Muse carry the Olympic flame in their home town of Teignmouth, on day two of the Olympic torch relay.
Sun 20th May 2012
- Crowded House drummer Jones dies
Crowded House drummer Peter Jones dies at the age of 45.
Sun 20th May 2012
- Lemon ‘wants Carry On success’
TV celebrity Keith Lemon says he wants his new movie to replicate the success of the Carry On movies.
Sat 19th May 2012
- Ceefax founding editor dies at 85
Colin McIntyre, founding editor of the BBC’s Ceefax service, the world’s first teletext service, has died at the age of 85, his family confirms.
Sat 19th May 2012
- Chan movie is ‘last action role’
Actor Jackie Chan, famed for his daring stunts, confirms he will be steering away from action roles in the future.
Fri 18th May 2012
- Obama leads Donna Summer tributes
President Barack Obama joins a host of music industry luminaries in paying tribute to Donna Summer following the disco star’s death at the age of 63.
Fri 18th May 2012
- Baritone Fischer-Dieskau dies
The respected German baritone Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, famed for his performances of Schubert’s song cycle Winter Journey, dies at the age of 86.
Fri 18th May 2012
- DeVito praised for West End debut
Critics praise Danny DeVito’s West End debut opposite Richard Griffiths, in a revival of Neil Simon’s The Sunshine Boys.
Fri 18th May 2012