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Ilene Woods was the original voice of Cinderella which was released back in 1950 – but still remains one of the brand’s most famous and loved films to this day12:21, 04 Mar 2025Updated 12:28, 04 Mar 2025Cinderella’s Curse: Official trailerAs Cinderella celebrates it’s 75 anniversary, we’re taking a look into the life and death of the actress that voiced the iconic Disney princess. Ilene Woods was the voice behind the character which is still cherished til this day.The singer, who was named a Disney Legend in 2003, passed away in July 2010 when she was 81 from causes related to Alzheimer’s disease at a nursing and rehabilitation center in Canoga Park, California.Her husband, Ed Shaughnessy, the former longtime drummer, confirmed the news and revealed she suffered from the disease during the later years of her life. Unfortunately, the star was unable to remember that she had played Cinderella towards the end of her life but her nurses claimed she was soothed by the song A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes.Sadly there was no funeral service for the actress, due to her own wishes, according Los Angeles Times. But she still leaves her mark on the world as new generations of fans learn about the film.Ilene played Cinderella in the Disney originalWhen she was first cast as the lead role, she beat out 300 singers to the post after Walt loved her demo tape so much he called her himself. In 2005, she spoke about playing the princess to the Houston Chronicle and said: “I loved doing the character.”When my dad saw the movie, he said he saw me in the facial expressions, hand movements and mannerisms. Marc Davis, who animated [the Cinderella character], would watch me record and picked up on things.”Disney CinderellaAfter Cinderella, she went on to work in TV and appeared on the Perry Como and Garry Moore shows. In 1963, she married her second husband and drummer Ed Shaughnessy. Her first marriage took place when she was 17 and ended in divorce.After tying the knot, she retired from the spot light, aside from various Disney fan events where she would partake. She also focused her efforts on being a spokeswoman for the charity United Cerebral Palsy.Ilene went on to explore a career in TVArticle continues belowIlene was modestly proud of her contribution to Cinderella and once said: “I didn’t realise what I had until, many years later, an agent said, ‘Ilene, that’s the longest engagement you will ever have, because as long as children are born and movies are shown, they’ll be hearing your voice.'”Ilene is survived by her son, Daniel Shaughnessy, her daughter from her first marriage, Stephanie Pagoto and three grandchildren.Want all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Showbiz newsletter. More

Ariana Grande might have got herself involved in something wicked many years before she earned the role of Glinda alongside Cynthia Erivo’s Elphaba in the musical film12:03, 04 Mar 2025Ariana Grande visited Stull Cemetery, which is believed to be a gateway to hell on Earth(Image: More

Before she shot to fame on Love Island and found herself at the centre of a kissing scandal with I’m A Celeb campmate Danny Jones, Maura Higgins was a ring girl who starred at an Anthony Joshua fight11:49, 04 Mar 2025Updated 11:50, 04 Mar 2025Maura Higgins sparked a scandal at the BRIT Awards afterpartyMaura Higgins has caused a major stir after she appeared to kiss her fellow I’m A Celeb campmate Danny Jones at the BRIT Awards afterparty.The former Love Island star seemed to lock lips with the married McFly man at Universal Music’s star-studded afterparty last Saturday night (March 1). It’s been claimed by onlookers the two were cosying up to one another for hours before the alleged kiss.Higgins and Jones were campmates on I’m A Celeb last year as the two grew increasingly popular with the audience, seeing Jones named ‘King of the Jungle’ while the Irish beauty was eliminated 6th.But before she entered the jungle and earned fame on the reality TV show Love Island, Higgins was a boxing and MMA ring girl, making her way in one of Anthony Joshua’s biggest fights.The Irish bombshell earned fame when she strutted into the Love Island villa and immediately admitted to hunky boxer and contestant Tommy Fury – brother of heavyweight champ Tyson Fury – that she was part of the glitz and glam of his world.Maura Higgins and Danny Jones caused a stir after the Brit Awards(Image: More

Meghan Markle’s new Netflix show, titled With Love, Meghan, was released on the platform Tuesday – but TV lovers have already urged for the series to be axed11:35, 04 Mar 2025Meghan Markle teases new Netflix show in trailerNetflix users have been candid in their reviews of Meghan Markle’s new Netflix series, With Love, Meghan – and they’ve not minced their words. In the show, 43-year-old Meghan combines practical advice with open chats with friends, both old and new.Meghan, who recently shared the special meaning behind her family’s new surname, also offers personal tips and tricks, prioritising fun over flawlessness, and demonstrating how simple it can be to create beauty, even when it’s unexpected. However viewers might not want to follow her advice on everything, as she was recently banned from selling clothes.Labelled as “lifestyle programming”, With Love, Meghan was initially set to debut on the platform on January 15.However, due to the wildfires in Los Angeles, Meghan decided to postpone the series, which is now available to stream from today (March 4). In a statement released to Tudum, Netflix’s media platform, the Duchess of Sussex commented on the delay: “I’m thankful to my partners at Netflix for supporting me in delaying the launch, as we focus on the needs of those impacted by the wildfires in my home state of California.”With Love, Meghan is now on Netflix(Image: More

Danielle Lloyd has opened up about the moment she noticed a cancer warning sign after flicking through some of her old pictures – and has shared the symptoms to look out for11:27, 04 Mar 2025Danielle Lloyd attends the screening of Coleen Rooney: The Real Wagatha Story at the Everyman Liverpool(Image: More

Public information films were created to ward off wayward tomfoolery in bored children – and quite often they did it by playing out a near death (or actual death) sequence11:24, 04 Mar 2025Updated 11:32, 04 Mar 2025Public information films were created to ward off wayward tomfoolery in bored children(Image: More

EXCLUSIVE: Dancing On Ice winner James Jordan has shared his hot take on the ITV show which could be facing an axe after raking in it’s lowest-ever figures since it began10:33, 04 Mar 2025Dancing on Ice: Holly dresses as Glinda from WickedDancing On Ice could be facing the chop after securing it’s lowest-ever viewing figures since the show began in 2006.This year, the show could only manage 2.9 million for the launch of the show, and by the fifth episode another half a million viewers had melted away, leaving just 2.4 million watching.In collaboration with https://www.skyvegas.com/games/slots, 2019 Dancing On Ice winner James Jordan has weighed in on what he thinks the show needs before it’s taken off screens.Former pro Strictly dancer James told us: “I’m a massive fan of Stephen [Mulhern] and Holly [Willoughby], but I do think the show needs a bit of a shake-up. I love people like Bradley Walsh – I don’t know if he’d be right for Dancing on Ice, but I just think he’s an incredible presenter.James thinks they need a host shake-up”He’s real, he’s funny, and he’s absolutely brilliant at what he does. Ashley [Banjo] – I’ve seen him present and host different things, and I think he’d be great. Not taking anything away from Stephen, but I do feel it’s time for some changes.“When Diversity came on and performed – mixing dance with ice skating – that whole routine was epic. It gave me goosebumps. It was so clever, and Ashley is incredibly talented to be able to choreograph something like that. The way it transitioned seamlessly from dance to skating – I just loved it. It was such an amazing performance, and we need more moments like that on TV.”He loves Ashley’s work(Image: More

McFly star Danny Jones was seen kissing his former I’m A Celebrity campmate Maura Higgins at the BRIT Awards, but hours earlier he made a stark confession on the red carpet10:22, 04 Mar 2025Updated 10:28, 04 Mar 2025Danny Jones pulled the sun card(Image: More