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    John Lennon star Harris Dickinson ‘fell in love’ with bin man job before fame

    Babygirl actor Harris Dickinson, who is set to play John Lennon in a series of biopics about the Beatles, has confessed that he used to “love” working as a bin man in London09:31, 07 Apr 2025John Lennon actor Harris Dickinson says he preferred collecting rubbish.Before he hit the big time Harris, who is set to play the Imagine singer in Sir Sam Mendes’s forthcoming quartet of Beatles biopics, said he used to pick up rubbish and he loved the job.Article continues belowDickinson, who rose to fame after starring alongside Nicole Kidman in Babygirl, said it gave him a sense of ‘satisfaction,’ made him ‘feel good’ and carried less pressure than being a movie star.The 28-year-old said being a binman was one of a number of jobs he took to earn cash while trying to find acting roles, including working in a bar and as a shop assistant for an iconic high street clothing brand.Harris will be playing John Lennon in the upcoming Beatles biopics(Image: More

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    Netflix Narcos star in coma fighting for his life after contracting deadly infection

    Manuel Masalva, who played Ramon Arellano Felix in Netflix series Narcos: Mexico, has been placed in a medically induced coma after being struck down by a severe bacterial infection09:14, 07 Apr 2025Updated 09:34, 07 Apr 2025Manuel Masalva, famed for his stint in Netflix’s hit series Narcos: Mexico, is currently in a medically induced coma after contracting a severe bacterial infection.The 43-year-old thespian was struck down while on holiday and had to be whisked off to hospital, where he’s now battling for his life in a critical state. This follows another tragedy for the hit Netflix show.Article continues belowDocs have him on a hefty dose of antibiotics as he receives round-the-clock care. His mate and fellow actor Mario Morán has opened up about Manuel’s health scare in a TikTok video posted on April 2.The clip (@mariomoran_), which has racked up a whopping 1.5 million views, saw Mario confirm just how serious things are. “My brother is fighting for his life away from home,” he said.The star is in a coma”I want to ask for your support in this difficult moment. He was the victim of a very aggressive bacterium while he was on vacation, and this led him to be in an induced coma.”A GoFundMe page has been set up to help with the sky-high medical bills. Mario shared the fundraiser, which has already smashed its $50,000 target, clocking in at $50,415, reports the Mirror.While the exact nature of Manuel’s illness is still under wraps, his last check-in was in the Philippines, as per his Instagram post to his 160,000 followers a fortnight ago.On April 2, an update on the GoFundMe page showed a heartfelt thank you to all the donors and provided the latest news on Manuel’s fight.”Thank you very much to all those who have donated so far; your generosity and support are fundamental in these difficult times for Manuel and his loved ones,” the statement read.His friend shared the news online(Image: More

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    Coronation Street star dies suddenly leaving family devastated as cause of death revealed

    Coronation Street actor John Saint Ryan has passed away aged 72, his heartbroken wife has confirmed. The actor and horse trainer passed away on Wednesday (April 3) surrounded by his loved ones after suffering from a heart attack. This follows another big soap star’s health diagnosis. His wife Joyce wrote a statement online which read: […] More

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    Loose Women’s Ruth Langsford updates fans on mum’s health after hospital dash

    Loose Women star Ruth Langsford has taken to Instagram to share a series of updates on her mum Joan, 94, who was rushed to hospital after a chest infection got worse02:16, 07 Apr 2025Ruth Langsford lives with her beloved dog Maggie and her mum Joan, who had to leave home for hospital careLoose Women’s Ruth Langsford has given a concerning update about her mother following a series of health scares. Ruth’s mum was pictured in hospital after falling ill a few days ago, as revealed in a post on Ruth’s Instagram Stories today.Ruth, 65, shares her home with her 94 year old mother Joan and takes care of her when she’s not at work. The pair live together with their dog Maggie, following the upheaval in Ruth’s life caused by her split from GB News presenter Eamonn Holmes last year.Article continues belowToday on social media, Ruth initially shared a distressing photo while accompanying Joan to receive professional medical assistance. Ruth seemed to be seated next to Joan’s bed, capturing an image of her mother’s legs under a blanket in the dimly lit room.”Another hospital visit for Mum last night… chest infection got the better of her. They sent her home after a few hours of care though…..thank you to all the staff at St. Peter’s Hospital, Surrey for looking after us so well,” the former This Morning star captioned the photo.Ruth Langsford revealed her mum has been rushed to hospital again – four months after fracturing her pelvis(Image: More