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Sir Michael Palin, 82, has admitted he is “prepared to die” and has made a will and has discussed death with his adult children after his wife Helen died in 2023Jasmine Allday Assistant Showbiz Editor and Andy Gilpin Deputy Editor in Chief13:04, 30 Jul 2025Updated 13:04, 30 Jul 2025(Image: Alan Davidson/REX/Shutterstock)Sir Michael Palin has revealed that he has made arrangements for the end of his life. In a new interview, the Monty Python legend discussed his will and mentioned that his children “know where to find what they need to find should I die”.The TV personality opened up about the heartbreaking loss of his wife, Helen, who passed away in 2023. Reflecting on their love story and life together, he said: “Helen and I met on holiday in 1959. I was about 16 at the time. It was a holiday romance that built up to a long marriage. There was always a feeling that we were a unit – I hadn’t really realised until that after she’d died.”That was a difficult thing: there was half of your life gone. I still say, ‘We’ve got in our garden…’, ‘We have two grandchildren…’ although she’s still here. I still use the ‘we’. I find it almost impossible to say, ‘I am…'”During an interview for the On the Marie Curie Couch podcast, Michael detailed that his wife had been suffering for years following a knee replacement before being diagnosed with a “number of different things were diagnosed”.”She had some problems with her heart. The gradual withdrawal from life was something I think she found very, very difficult. She was a gregarious person and full of fun. In the end, she was diagnosed with kidney failure. Then she got pneumonia and we went into hospital. We had a pretty bad experience there,” he added.The 1989 TV show Around the World in 80 Days with Michael Palin(Image: Prominent Films)He credited the care she received at a Marie Curie hospice for making a significant difference, noting that she was happier during her final days than she had been in the preceding six years.Michael, who has three children – William, Rachel, and Thomas – with his late wife Helen, revealed: “I do think about death, and my family is rather wonderful about it, asking things like ‘Have you made a will? Can I be in your will?'”.”I’ve made my will and all that. My family, my children, know where to find what they need to find should I die.”He maintained that he doesn’t dwell on mortality and instead focuses on living each day, although he does admit to being “slightly unsteady” on his feet at times.He stated: “I’m 82 now, which is longer than any Palin male has lived for 200 years. I keep fit and I’m working, fortunately, and doing some quite difficult stuff, filming and all that.”I kid myself that I’m going to be alright, and yet I know that I won’t because you feel tired at certain times. You’re slightly unsteady as you get out of bed, and you think, what’s happening? Well, the old car’s getting a bit rusty.”Article continues belowMichael underwent open-heart surgery in 2019 and believes that his wife Helen’s passing has helped their family view death in a more direct manner, a perspective he was discouraged from adopting during his childhood. More

Pop star Becky Hill, who is due to tie the knot later this year, was seen letting her hair down and soaking up the sun with her “bride tribe” on the shores of Lake Como12:00, 30 Jul 2025Updated 13:24, 30 Jul 2025Becky Hill has been spotted on her hen do just off of Lake Como(Image: CLICK NEWS AND MEDIA)Becky Hill celebrated her hen do in style.The BRIT-winning singer got engaged to Charlie Gardner in 2022 after he popped the question in the Maldives. The pop star, who performed in the Love Island villa, is now getting ready to tie the knot later this year.And Becky is definitely celebrating her nuptials in style as she’s been soaking up the sun at the exclusive Filario Hotel on the shores of Lake Como. The singer has been spotted on the luxury getaway with an 11-strong bridal party, dubbed her “bride tribe”.Becky showed off her killer figure in a tiny black bikini as she let her hair down with her pals. The star looked tanned and glam as she swam in the crystal-clear waters and kayaked around the lakefront by the fancy hotel.The singer looked incredible in a black bikini while she soaked up the sun with her pals(Image: CLICK NEWS AND MEDIA)The Lose Control hitmaker was in good spirits as she and her bridal party went for a dip and played around with inflatables. At one point, Becky decided to place a rubber ring around her head as she took in the rays.One emotional moment on the beach saw the “bride tribe” surprise the singer with a memory book that is thought to contain photos and personal messages from her nearest and dearest. Becky was clearly moved by the gift as she was seen wiping away tears as she turned the pages – one message read: “How to be kind”.Becky and the hen party went for a dip(Image: CLICK NEWS AND MEDIA)Becky announced her engagement to Charlie back in January 2022. She took to Instagram with a series of snaps and wrote: “Turns out he actually does like me,” followed by a diamond ring emoji.Her celeb friends rushed to the comments to congratulate her. Max George wrote: “Congrats Becky!!!”, and Laura Whitmore added: “Congrats xx.”Oti Mabuse, said: “CONGRATUALTIONS,” and Rylan Clark penned: “OHHHHHHH MYYYYYY GOOOODDDDD YESSSSS.”The star got engaged in 2022 and is getting married later this year(Image: CLICK NEWS AND MEDIA)Becky and Charlie have been together for nearly 10 years. The pair had to postpone their wedding as her concert schedule suddenly filled up with gigs on both sides of the Atlantic.She told The Sun last year: “I was planning to get married this year but it is just too crazy. I have turned 30, I am releasing an album and I have an arena tour. I am going to America in October.Becky teared up after being surprised with a heartfelt book (apparently) filled with messages from loved ones(Image: CLICK NEWS AND MEDIA)”My partner offered to organise the wedding but I want to be involved in the process, so we have decided to push it back a year. He wasn’t too happy but it is the right thing to do.”I didn’t want it to be really stressful. I know all weddings are stressful but I really wanted to make sure we enjoyed the planning and did it together.”Have you joined Threads? Follow Daily Star to keep up to date on all things showbiz here.Article continues belowWant all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Showbiz newsletter. More

Former Coronation Street star Colson Smith has opened up about his time on the cobbles, admitting that he “completely disgraced” himself during a recent TV appearanceDanny Gutmann11:53, 30 Jul 2025Colson Smith has admitted that he “completely disgraced myself” in one of his first moves away from the soap(Image: Kate Green, Getty Images)Former Coronation Street star Colson Smith has candidly admitted “I completely disgraced myself” while discussing a TV role he took on after he was axed by the ITV soap. Having played the role of police officer Craig Tinker since 2011, Colson’s character met a tragic end in the line of duty earlier this year.In a heart-to-heart with his ex-Corrie co-stars and On The Sofa podcast hosts, Ben Price and Jack P Shepherd, Colson lifted the lid on his appearance on the Weakest Link, marking one of his first moves into TV following his exit from the cobbles. He confessed: “There was one question where I completely disgraced myself.”Host Romesh Ranganathan set him up with the clue as the actor recalled the embarrassing moment, detailing how it happened during the picture round.The presenter asked: “On your screen now, Colson, is a tennis player who is named after a planet. What is her name?”Colson ruefully acknowledged that he now realises it was “obviously” Venus Williams, but at the time, he blurted out Jupiter Williams on the show – a mistake he anticipates will “go viral” when it airs on the BBC.Colson’s last scenes in Corrie aired earlier this year(Image: Lia Toby, Getty Images)Initially playing down his performance, he eventually conceded that he wasn’t the first contestant to be shown the door.Beyond his quiz show endeavours on Celebrity Mastermind and the Weakest Link, Colson has also been spotted guest presenting This Morning and BBC Radio Leeds this summer.After first setting foot on the Coronation Street cobbles in 2011, he quickly won over viewers with his endearing relationship with on-screen mum Lisa George (who played Beth Tinker), becoming an integral part of the show’s charm.He recalled the anecdote on his On The Sofa podcast this week(Image: Joe Maher, Getty Images for the NTA’s)During his impressive 14-year tenure on the street, Colson has been at the heart of some of the soap’s most memorable plots, including a poignant storyline about his character’s struggle with OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) in 2018.His most dramatic moment to date unfolded in May when his character attempted to apprehend Mick Michaelis (played by Joe Layton) for drink driving, only to be viciously attacked with a baseball bat, leaving Craig for dead.He had spent 14 years on the ITV soap(Image: Dave J Hogan, Dave J Hogan/Getty Images)Earlier this year, Colson announced his departure from the beloved soap on Instagram: “I’ve loved every single second of my 14 year stay as a resident on the greatest street in the world.”He continued: “I feel incredibly lucky to have grown up in, on and around Coronation Street. I’ve learnt pretty much everything about life from the people who call it home.”Article continues belowCoronation Street is set to return this evening (Wednesday, July 30) at 8pm on ITV. More

I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! star Roman Kemp has revealed that he was once “escorted out” of an interview with Jennifer Lawrence after he got a huge tattoo of her face in a bid to impress her11:41, 30 Jul 2025Roman Kemp showing off his Jennifer Lawrence tattoo(Image: BANG Showbiz)Jennifer Lawrence had Roman Kemp escorted out of a film junket interview by security after he revealed a “huge transferable” tattoo of her face, which she didn’t find amusing.Roman, 32, managed to embarrass himself spectacularly by getting an image of the 34-year-old actress’s face inked above his right pec. However, the stunt backfired as he was told he could “never interview her again”.Sharing a throwback photo on his Instagram Stories on Tuesday (29.07. 25), showing a youthful Roman flaunting his Jennifer Lawrence tattoo, he captioned it: “Found this old picture of when I interviewed Jennifer Lawrence and for fun pretended to be a mega fan complete with a tattoo..”She did NOT find it funny. I was escorted out by security and told I would never interview her again.” In another post on his Instagram Stories, The One Show presenter admitted he hasn’t spoken to the Die My Love actress since the incident.He joked: “Tbf still haven’t had the chance to redeem myself or explain the situation to her… (sic)”. In a 2017 interview, Roman confessed that Jennifer didn’t “get” the joke. More

Are the Fantastic Four really all that fantastic? With their new movie out now at cinemas, here’s how they stack up against the other top superhero gangs…11:09, 30 Jul 2025Updated 11:09, 30 Jul 2025Pedro Pascal stars in the new Fantastic Four film(Image: AP)Pedro Pascal has just slipped into his spandex as the star of the latest superhero blockbuster. He’s playing Mr Fantastic in the Fantastic Four: First Steps, out now at the cinema.He’s part of a four-strong team along with Invisible Woman, The Thing and Human Torch, played by Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Joseph Quinn respectively, as they tackle Ralph Ineson’s Galactus in the hit Marvel film.But how do the Fantastic Four actually compare to other gangs of caped crusaders? Time for a look at the facts…The Fantastic FourTheir new film might be tipped for success, but this Marvel foursome has a dismal box office record. Every other attempt at a movie has flopped – from a 1994 effort that was never released, to a 2005 version with Ioan Gruffudd that was critically panned. A 2015 film, starring Miles Teller, lost producers an estimated $80-100million.They’ve actually had dozens of members over the years, including Wolverine, Spider-Man and Ghost Rider. At one point The Thing was replaced by She-Hulk.The AvengersThe Avengers are etched into MCU historyUnlike their Marvel stablemates, The Avengers are cinema gold. They’ve given us the highest-grossing superhero film of all time – 2019’s Avengers: Endgame, which made a whopping $2.8billion.And they’ve done it all without the help of the US Department of Defence. The Pentagon cut ties with the Avengers films in 2012 when officials decided they were just too confusing. Spokesman Phil Strub said: “We couldn’t reconcile the unreality of this international organization and our place in it.”The X-MenThe X-Men have had a rocky road with Marvel films(Image: Dumfries And Galloway Standard)They’re a tortured gang of outcasts assembled by Professor X to defend humanity from evil. Or at least, they are now. When creators Stan Lee and Jack Kirby came up with them in 1963, they were going to be called “The Merry Mutants.” Luckly Marvel’s then-publisher vetoed the idea.Due to rights issues, they weren’t allowed to appear in the same films as The Avengers until 2019, when Disney bought 20 th Century Fox.The Justice LeagueThe Justice League has plenty of big names but hasn’t performed well at the cinema(Image: UGC)DC’s flagship super squad includes solo megastars Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman. Created in 1960, their first enemy was Starro, a giant alien starfish – but they still inspired Stan Lee to come up with the Fantastic Four.And like the Fantastic Four, they haven’t had much luck at the cinema. A 2007 project was canned when director George Miller quit. And Zack Snyder had to step down from directing their 2017 film after the tragic death of his daughter.Guardians of the GalaxyGuardians of the Galaxy were a huge hit(Image: PA)These alien misfits first popped up in Marvel Super-Heroes in 1969, but it took them another 21 years to get their own comic book. It ran for just 62 issues, then was cancelled in 1995.Tree creature Groot, played by Vin Diesel, became the breakout star of the gang’s 2014 movie. But he wasn’t always such a gentle giant. In the comic books, he was an alien invader bent on capturing humans for experiments.Birds of PreyMargot Robbie joined the Birds of Prey as Harley Quinn(Image: HANDOUT )Article continues belowLaunched by DC in 1996, this all-female team are happy to break the unwritten rule that heroes don’t kill. Martial arts expert Huntress regularly bumps off her enemies with a crossbow.They were joined by former baddie Harley Quinn, played by Margot Robbie, for their 2020 movie. Transforming her into the chaotic character took two and a half hours a day. More

Ozzy ‘went down hill’ after final Black Sabbath gig ‘took its toll’Late rock legend Ozzy Osbourne “knew his days were numbered” when he delivered his final performance – one of his rock star mates has disclosed.Ozzy, who passed away on Tuesday, approached the Back To The Beginning concert as his personal “celebration of life” – surrounded by those dearest to him.Megadeath founding member David Ellefson, who spent time with the late Birmingham legend and took to the stage at the Villa Park concert said Ozzy was thrilled basking in the finale’s triumph at the afterparty with celebrities, including Slash and Axl Rose, managing to “say goodbye to him.”Ellefson, bassist and composer of Megadeth, noted that Ozzy displayed symptoms of nerve damage from the condition with his leg trembling, yet remained completely “coherent” throughout his farewell.Ellefson, who had toured extensively with Ozzy, characterised the Birmingham icon as “the Elvis of heavy metal”.He disclosed how the VIP afterparty of BTTB resembled a wake with Ozzy as the focal point.He elaborated: “It really felt like this was the celebration of life before this inevitable day that happened right? Because Ozzy knew it, right? We’ve seen the videos online. He knew his days were numbered.”Full story here More

As Jason Momoa’s new epic series Chief of War is set to premiere, let’s delve into the Game of Thrones star’s life away from the camera10:22, 30 Jul 2025Jason Momoa’s latest series, Chief of War, is a historical epic that fans of the Game of Thrones actor won’t want to miss.From his early days in shows like Baywatch and Stargate Atlantis, the Hawaiian-American star has made the leap from the small screen to the silver screen, portraying a range of characters from superheroes and villains to warriors of the future.Following his memorable roles as Aquaman and Duncan Idaho in Dune, this year he’s taken on two contrasting projects – the video game hit A Minecraft Movie and a passion project he’s been developing for the past decade.In Chief of War, the much-loved action star steps into the shoes of real-life Hawaiian warrior Kaʻiana, who played a pivotal role in Pacific Island history at the dawn of the 19th Century.With an enthralling nine-part series based on Kaʻiana’s life set to debut on Apple TV+ later this week, let’s delve into Momoa’s personal life away from the spotlight, reports the Mirror US.Jason Momoa’s passion project could be destined to become the next Game of Thrones(Image: APPLE TV+)Jason Momoa’s relationship historyMomoa’s known love life kicked off with a romance with his Baywatch: Hawaii co-star Simmone Jade Mackinnon.The couple were together for six years in total, getting engaged in 2004, but Momoa ended things when he started dating actress Lisa Bonet the following year.There were incorrect reports that Momoa and Bonet got hitched in 2007, but they actually didn’t say their vows until a decade later, in October 2017.Momoa was with actress Lisa Bonet for over 10 years(Image: GETTY)The pair welcomed two children together; daughter Lola Iolani, who arrived in July 2007, and son Nakoa-Wolf Manakauapo Namakaeha, born in December 2008. Nakoa-Wolf has recently landed a role in the forthcoming Dune: Part III, stepping into the spotlight like his father, who starred in the original.Bonet initiated divorce proceedings against Momoa in January 2024, citing irreconcilable differences. The star is now romantically linked with Andor actress Adria Arjona.Jason Momoa with his son Nakoa-Wolf and daughter Lola(Image: GETTY)Facial scarBeyond his flowing locks, beard and imposing physique, Momoa is instantly recognisable due to a prominent scar cutting across his left eyebrow.He’s disclosed that he received the wound when an individual assaulted him with a pint glass, resulting in an extraordinary 140 stitches during medical treatment.Fortunately, he’s made peace with the marking, even suggesting in a chat with Marilyn Denis that it might have actually helped his professional prospects.The Game of Thrones star is known for his distinctive facial scar(Image: GETTY)Apple TV+ free trialThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more£8.99£0AppleBuy Now on AppleGet seven days of Apple TV+ for free with this trial, allowing you to stream acclaimed shows like Severance, Ted Lasso and Slow Horses.Cancel anytime during the free trial and pay nothingFollowing the assault, his debut audition was for the now legendary part of Khal Drogo in Game of Thrones’ inaugural series, which catapulted him to stardom.He reflected: “It was one of those bad moments in your life and it turned lemons into lemonade, right?”Meeting Ozzy OsbourneAdmirers of the iconic Black Sabbath vocalist Ozzy Osbourne, who tragically passed away aged 76 last week, might have been taken aback whilst watching his Back to the Beginning farewell performance in Birmingham on 5th July. Momoa, a self-confessed heavy metal aficionado, was spotted moshing with fans during Pantera’s set at the show he hosted.Content cannot be displayed without consentThe Chief of War actor is well-known for his love of rock music and has revealed that he often shapes his characters using metal anthems. He shared with MetalSucks that Aquaman’s character was influenced by bands like Tool, Metallica, and Black Sabbath.After meeting one of his childhood heroes, Momoa encountered Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne backstage before Ozzy’s final performance and later posted a photo in homage to the rock legend following his passing.Article continues belowOn Instagram, he paid his respects, writing: “Love you @ozzyosbourne All my aloha @sharonosbourne and ohana. So grateful. RIP.”Chief of War premieres Friday, 1st August on Apple TV+. More

Myleene Klass has opened up about the moment she ‘kicked everyone out’ of her house after catching her then-husband Graham Quinn cheating on her with a ‘famous person’10:01, 30 Jul 2025Myleene Klass spoke of her private life on the We Need To Talk podcast(Image: YouTube)Myleene Klass has bravely spoken out about the heartbreak in her romantic life, claiming she discovered her former partner was unfaithful. The ex-Hear’Say member, now 47, first encountered bodyguard Graham Quinn during her time in the TV-formed band.The former couple, who are parents to two teenage children, were in a relationship for several years before tying the knot in 2011 and separating just months afterwards. Reports suggested Graham was the one who ended the marriage, with their “bitter” divorce reportedly being concluded in 2013.Graham has consistently challenged his former wife’s account of what happened.Myleene spoke of a weird interaction with her husband’s lover on Loose Women(Image: Ken McKay/ITV/Shutterstock)In a 2020 statement, Graham refuted claims he abandoned Myleene on her birthday and had previously acknowledged that their relationship had been troubled for quite some time, reports the Mirror.Myleene had earlier revealed a startling incident involving a woman Graham allegedly had an affair with, who made an unexpected request.During an appearance on Loose Women, Myleene revealed: “100%, I’ve been on the receiving of someone who cheated on me. I was extremely disturbed as was my family as was the ripple effect of people who have to live with those actions.”Put it this way, one of the people that he cheated on me with asked to have a photo with me and I refused. One of the people that he had an affair with or a relationship with just said ‘Can I have a photo with you?’Myleene Klass said she caught her ex-husband cheating on her(Image: Twitter)”I said ‘No. I do not agree with what you stand for”. If I then put myself, If I align myself or have allegiance to you as a person, that photo is out there forever.'”I don’t agree with women or men having their lives turned upside down with lies and deceit because you didn’t think it was that big of a crime. You’re messing with people’s emotions and their lives. They have permanent repercussions.”Graham has consistently challenged his former wife’s account of their split. In 2020, he refuted claims that he left Myleene on her birthday, insisting that their marriage had been troubled for a while.Yet, Myleene Klass revealed more during her stint on the We Need To Talk podcast with host Paul C Brunson. She recounted: “I walked in on him with a famous person on my birthday on a balcony.”Myleene Klass has moved past the infidelity(Image: INSTAGRAM)She reflected on the aftermath, saying: “I’ve made peace with that situation now but for a long time it was very difficult to see their life… Not that I would wish that on a family.”Myleene expressed her mixed feelings: “I don’t know, I feel conflicted. But my life literally just broke apart very, very publicly. And their life, they’ve managed to continue building a family brand on it and it felt so difficult for a long time. This is the person I caught him with.”Regarding the alleged incident, she detailed: “It was in my house, it was my party. They weren’t having sex but they were unzipping each other. ‘It’s not what you think,’ but it is what I think. It’s the first thing they both said.”She concluded with a recollection of the immediate fallout: “I kicked everybody out of the party including his mum and dad,” she said. “They went back to Ireland. And his dad said, ‘He doesn’t get it from me.’ I was like, OK, I just remember that being quite a weird thing to say.”Article continues belowWant all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Showbiz newsletter. More