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Harry Potter actress Miriam Margolyes, 84, who is best known for playing Professor Sprout in the film franchise, has opened up about her health and admitted she doesn’t have long left to live19:36, 26 May 2025A Harry Potter acting legend has given a poignant update on her health, confessing she fears she may not have long left.Miriam Margolyes, 84, famed for playing Professor Sprout in the Harry Potter saga, spoke candidly about her health woes in a chat with The Times.She disclosed: “When you know that you haven’t got long to live – and I’m probably going to die within the next five or six years, if not before, I’m loath to leave behind performing. It’s such a joy. I yearn to play roles that don’t confine me to wheelchairs, but I’m just not strong enough.”The Oxford-born talent has battled a series of health setbacks over the years, including spinal stenosis, arthritis, and rheumatism. In 2023, she underwent aortic valve replacement surgery, which she claims spared her from more drastic procedures.Harry Potter actress Miriam Margolyes feels that she only has a few years left to live(Image: More

Katie Price and Victoria Beckham’s feud is the stuff of showbiz legends – and the former glamour model was reportedly “gleeful” about one aspect of her rival’s lifeFrances Kindon Features Editor and Carly Hacon Showbiz Reporter18:16, 26 May 2025This month marks 20 years since Katie Price and Peter Andre secretly got engaged following their romantic escapades in the Australian wilderness. The former golden couple first crossed paths on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here in 2004, and subsequently tied the knot in September 2005.They are parents to son Junior, 19, and daughter Princess, 17. Regrettably, their split in 2009 turned into a nasty public spat, with both parties airing their grievances against each other. However, Katie’s feud with Peter isn’t her only well-documented battle.The tabloids of the decade were also rife with stories about her infamous rivalry with Victoria Beckham, who was then part of the Spice Girls. Their disagreement began simmering in 2000 when Katie became envious of Victoria’s collaboration with her then-boyfriend, Dane Bowers.The feud escalated the following year when Katie alleged that Posh and her friend sang ‘Who Let The Dogs Out’ at her in Manchester United’s players’ lounge, reports the Mirror.Katie eventually split with Peter (Image: More

BBC Breakfast presenter Naga Munchetty was left in agonising pain after returning from the theatre – and hours later, she was rushed to hospital in an ambulance17:46, 26 May 2025Naga Munchetty from BBC Breakfast has bravely shared a terrifying health scare that left her in unbearable pain and led to her husband’s anguished 999 call.The 50-year-old broadcaster had returned from the theatre and was at home with her hubby James Haggar when she suddenly dropped in bed, twisting in severe abdominal pain. Hours into her ordeal and with James unable to drive because he’d had a drink, they had no choice but to ring up an ambulance.Recollecting the frightful event to Saga Magazine, Naga recounted how James conveyed the severity of the situation to the emergency dispatcher with three haunting words: “She cannot move.”After seeking medical advice from a private gynaecologist, Naga discovered she was suffering from adenomyosis, where the uterine lining breaks through the muscle wall, leading to extreme discomfort. This condition is surprisingly common in the UK, affecting one in ten women, especially those between their 40s and 50s.Naga was in severe pain(Image: More

Meghan Markle was allegedly so keen to cover Vogue that she made a series of ‘outrageous’ demands – and ended up losing the opportunity and falling out with a friend16:08, 26 May 2025Meghan Markle is said to have fallen out with a friend(Image: More

Miley Cyrus has opened up about a terrifying health scare she suffered last year which led to her being hospitalised and the singer told Jimmy Kimmel the experience was “brutal”16:06, 26 May 2025Miley Cyrus’ leg began to “disintegrate” and she was taken to hospital.The pop star confessed she landed in the intensive care unit months back due to a health scare.The 32 year old singer spoke on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! about her experience filming on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for a music video. She told Jimmy that she “caught something” while rolling around on the floor, reports the Mirror.The Grammy Award winner revealed that after filming she wound up in the hospital with an infection and even had a stint in the ICU “for a moment” since the accident and emergency department was swamped.Miley revealed that she was taken to hospital for a kneecap infection(Image: More

Dani Harmer, who played Tracy Beaker on the CBBC show, shared her diagnosis with fans and explained that it was her husband Simon who first noticed her “whole personality had changed”15:52, 26 May 2025Updated 17:44, 26 May 2025Dani Harmer has left fans gobsmacked by announcing she’s been diagnosed with a condition at just 36.The TV star, famed for her role as Tracy Beaker in the iconic children’s series from 2002 to 2005 and its spin-offs, has been told she has perimenopause and has been on HRT for 18 months to tackle the symptoms but is still battling hair loss.Taking to social media to seek advice, Dani posted a heartfelt video on TikTok confessing: “I have been diagnosed with perimenopause.”She shared her struggles with hair thinning, showing visible bald patches and questioning whether to try hair extensions despite fears they might worsen her hair’s condition. “It could be a terrible idea,” she admitted, “It might make my hair even worse to be honest but it’s really getting me down now.”Dani Harmer revealed a diagnosis has left her with troubling symptoms(Image: More

The daughter of late Queen frontman Freddie Mercury has “done a DNA test” to prove her true parentage, according to the star’s biographer Lesley-Ann Jones15:23, 26 May 2025Updated 15:26, 26 May 2025Freddie Mercury’s alleged secret child has taken a DNA test to prove that she is the offspring of the late rock legend.Biographer Lesley-Ann Jones confirmed that “requisite verification was obtained” following queries about the shocking claim.Jones declared: “To those ‘demanding’ to see proof of a DNA test, otherwise they won’t believe it – please rest assured that the requisite verification was obtained, legal teams have been involved, but that such measures are private and not shared publicly.”She also slammed doubters of authenticity regarding new findings in Freddie’s unpublished diaries. Jones responded on X: “To those insisting Freddie Mercury’s diaries were faked with AI, that his daughter ‘doesn’t exist’ and that I’ve made the whole thing up: wait and see. His true story, told in his own words, is incredible. I love him all the more for it. You will too.”His alleged daughter has done a DNA test(Image: More

Molly-Mae Hague recently flew to Disneyland Paris on a private jet despite previous backlash from fans over her chosen mode of transport, which left many disappointedJessica Clarke Digital Reporter and Bekka Barnard TV & Showbiz Reporter15:14, 26 May 2025Molly-Mae Hague has taken a private jet to Paris despite previous backlash from fans.The influencer kicked off her 26th birthday celebrations by jetting off to Disneyland in a private plane with her family.Hague shared a series of photos on her Instagram stories, giving followers a glimpse into her airport experience before boarding the private jet. Molly first posted a picture of Bambi at the airport with the caption ‘Let’s go to Disney’, followed by a snap inside the jet which was adorned with personalised decorations.The festive decor included a banner featuring Molly’s face donning the classic Mickey Mouse ears. Shortly after she confirmed her arrival in Paris with a photo of their luggage being loaded into a black cab.Critics took to social media after hearing about her private jet flight and one person wrote: “Molly-Mae is hilarious, who takes a private jet to Disneyland Paris??”Molly-Mae took a jet to Disneyland for her birthday(Image: More