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    Inside Miranda Hart’s life – mystery health battle, secret husband and real name

    Miranda Hart is a household name, but the comedian and actress has faced a number of personal battles over the years, from her father’s harrowing experience to her own health issues10:00, 14 Dec 2024Miranda Hart performs Mama Mia medley in GreeceMiranda Hart, the comedy queen known for her hilarious antics, has been quietly dealing with personal health struggles away from the spotlight. But she’ll be trying to forget about that today (December 14), as she celebrates her birthday.The funny-girl recently returned to the public eye, addressing how her appearance has changed as of late. She also opened up about her new husband, with the two having an unconventional romance.But rewinding 52 years, the star was born Miranda Katherine Hart Dyke in December 1972 in Torquay, Devon, but grew up in Petersfield, Hampshire, attending an all-girls boarding school. Her folks are Captain David Hart Dyke and Diana Margaret Luce; her dad served as a Royal Navy officer.READ MORE: Miranda Hart reveals unique ceremony she had for wedding after hitting ‘rock bottom’READ MORE: Inside Miranda Hart’s wacky wedding to fella who came to look at her her mouldMiranda Hart celebrates her birthday on December 14(Image: More

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    Emmerdale’s Marlon Dingle faces ‘unimaginable horror’ on Christmas Day

    Emmerdale’s Marlon Dingle and his daughter April Windsor are set to be torn apart in upcoming scenes as a horrible Christmas twist looms for the Dingle familyTVAngie Quinn09:13, 14 Dec 2024ITV Emmerdale: Marlon Dingle shares emotional scene with AprilEmmerdale’s Mark Charnock, famed for his role as Marlon Dingle, has hinted at “unimaginable horror” set to rock one family this Yuletide, with a heart-wrenching plot twist in the pipeline for the ITV soap.Marlon and his daughter April Windsor (played by Amelia Flanagan) have been through the wringer after she was snatched and faced death threats, only to learn her mum had taken her own life.The drama cranked up a notch when Marlon found out the full extent of April’s ordeal at the hands of the sinister boxing promoter Jade (Twinnie-Lee Moore).However, things between father and daughter are set to hit boiling point in upcoming scenes as Marlon catches April trying to score some weed. He confronts her, but things escalate rapidly.April will leave her dad Marlon devastated on Christmas Day (Image: More

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    Big Brother star Imogen Thomas left ‘coughing up blood’ after ‘deadly’ infection

    Former Big Brother star Imogen Thomas has taken to social media to give a health update as she revealed that she had been unable to breathe and had to call an ambulance22:15, 13 Dec 2024Updated 22:17, 13 Dec 2024Imogen Thomas first appeared on Big Brother in 2006Big Brother star Imogen Thomas has come forward with terrifying details about her recent health scare that had her dialling for an ambulance as she battled severe breathing difficulties.The Welsh model, who became a household name after her stint on the legendary Channel 4 show in 2006, took to Instagram to announce that she’s been suffering from a “deadly” viral infection so brutal, it’s left her coughing up blood.Revealing the nightmare, she said: “Day 6 in bed. For those mocking the flu this case has been all over the news of how savage it is.”BBC Radio 1 legend who worked with Steve Wright dies as tributes flood inHuge polar vortex on its way to the UK bringing with it 22cm of snow — here’s when it will hitImogen Thomas said she was relieved her immune-compromised mother was not at riskHer condition got worse as she explained: “I couldn’t breathe so I called my doctor and he called the paramedics. Drastic I know but I’m so grateful he did because this viral infection has been deadly and scary.”Today I’m coughing small amounts of blood. I’m assuming it’s from straining as the cough has been continuous.”Despite the ordeal, Imogen is relieved it didn’t happen over Christmas when her immune-compromised mother would’ve been at risk. The glamour girl suggested she’s on the mend, telling fans: “I woke up not shaking today so I’m praying this is the start of recovery.”After hospital treatment, the reality sensation feels a turnaround may be coming.She continued: “I will try and eat today too it’s been impossible to keep anything down for 6 days!”Imogen also shared that her children have been unwell, though not as severely as her. She concluded her post by asking for fans’ prayers, saying: “My girls have also had it but not as bad as me so u can imagine my household.””Pray for me for a speedy recovery so I can enjoy my time with my family.”The Instagram postArticle continues belowImogen, who was a contestant on the seventh series of Big Brother and lasted an impressive 86 days, shared the renowned Elstree Studios compound with legendary personalities such as Nikki Grahame, Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace, Pete Bennett, Grace Adams-Short and Mikey Dalton.The Daily Star joins Bluesky as we Make Social Media Fun Again Come and join The Daily Star on Bluesky, the social media site set up by ex-Twitter boss Jack Dorsey. It’s now the new go-to place for content after a mass exodus of the Elon Musk-owned Twitter/X.Fear not, we’re not leaving Twitter/X, but we are jumping on the bandwagon. So come find our new account on https://bsky.app/profile/dailystar.co.uk, and see us social better than the rest.You can also learn more about The Daily Star team in what Bluesky calls a “Starter Pack”.So what are you waiting for?! Let’s M.S.M.F.A (Make Social Media Fun Again)For the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletters. More