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Michael Madsen’s cause of death has been confirmed. The US actor died at the age of 67 and was found at his Malibu home on July 3 by Los Angeles police. Madsen, who starred in Quentin Tarantino films such as Reservoir Dogs (1992) and Kill Bill, died from heart failure. The actor’s cause of death […] More

Kevin Riddles, the original bass player of Angel Witch, has died at the age of 68, it has been announced by his former bandmate Kevin Heybourne on Instagram04:45, 09 Jul 2025Updated 05:38, 09 Jul 2025Tributes have flooded in for the heavy metal legend(Image: More

The model and Big Brother star was discovered dead after police had to break down her front door following a court order for cops to vacate her flat after her rent was due for more than a year00:31, 09 Jul 2025Updated 00:35, 09 Jul 2025Police have ruled out foul playHumaira Asghar, an actress and reality television personality, has been found dead in her flat in Karachi, reportedly more than two weeks after her death.Asghar, 32, was best known for appearing on Tamasha Ghar, Pakistan’s version of Big Brother, where Humaira competed with the title of “pageant winner”.According to local media, police discovered her body after receiving a court order to vacate the flat due to over a year of unpaid rent. Asghar had reportedly lived alone in the apartment for more than seven years. Senior police officer Syed Asad Raza told Images that the body was in an advanced state of decomposition, indicating she had been dead for several days before being found.She was found dead aged 32 after weeks in her flatPolice showed up at 3:15pm and had to break a lock on the door to enter the apartment.Dr Summaiya Syed, who is part of the forensic investigation team, confirmed the condition of the body, describing it as being in a “very advanced stage of decomposition.”Article continues belowAuthorities have not yet confirmed an official cause of death. However, initial findings suggest there was no foul play involved. Police say there were no signs of forced entry or violence at the scene.The case has drawn national attention in Pakistan, with many fans expressing shock over the news and raising questions about mental health awareness and support for those living alone.Police reportedly found her body in a state of ‘decomposition’As mentioned, Humaira competed on a show in Pakistan similar to Big Brother. She was eliminated during week 5 after 28 days in the competition. She ended up rejoining the game shortly after the eviction but then was removed on day 40 for breaking the rules with another contestant.Asghar had a growing social media presence and was regarded as a rising name in Pakistan’s entertainment industry. Her appearance on Tamasha Ghar introduced her to a wider audience, and she was frequently recognised for her glamour and style.She had also appeared in the Pakistani film Jalaibee and held the title of a former pageant winner.Her death comes in the same week as news broke of American actor Michael Madsen’s passing. The Reservoir Dogs and Kill Bill star was found dead in his Malibu home at the age of 67. Authorities believe he died of natural causes, and no foul play is suspected.The back-to-back reports have cast a somber tone over the entertainment world, with tributes pouring in for both stars.Investigations into Humaira Asghar’s death are ongoing. Authorities are expected to release autopsy findings in the coming days.Article continues belowFor the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletters. More

Sean “P. Diddy” Combs was found guilty on two of five counts against him, and now the court is tasked with hashing out some next steps as he could face up to 20 years in prison23:46, 08 Jul 2025Diddy’s date for sentencing has finally been agreed upon (Image: More

Gregg Wallace was reportedly rushed to hospital after suffering severe chest pains, with the former MasterChef star claiming he may have had a “heart attack”23:16, 08 Jul 2025Updated 23:30, 08 Jul 2025Gregg was hospitalised over the weekend(Image: More

EXCLUSIVE: Eurovision star Sam Ryder has invented a brand new genre for his highly-anticipated second album. Think Cowboy Carter meets John Wayne as he takes a ride into the Wild WestSam Mayers22:44, 08 Jul 2025Sam Ryder performs outside a giant Amazon Prime box on London’s Southbank, celebrating the start of Prime Day (Image: More

Singer Sam Fender has been forced to cancel a number of his European festival appearances after he was recently diagnosed with a haemorrhageSam Elliott-Gibbs Reporter, Bekka Barnard TV & Showbiz Reporter and Daniel Clark22:04, 08 Jul 2025Sam Fender been forced to cancel gigs due to serious health issues.The singer has pulled out of several European festival appearances after suffering a vocal cord haemorrhage. The 31-year-old musician took to Instagram to share a detailed update on his decision.He revealed that his ear, nose, and throat specialist has diagnosed him with a haemorrhage, prompting medical advice to avoid singing for a fortnight to prevent “lasting damage to [his] vocal cords”.Breaking the news to fans, Fender explained: “Hey everyone, at the beginning of the week I got my voice checked by my ENT doctor and the cords were slightly swollen.”Sam Fender has been forced to pull out of a number of festival appearances(Image: More

Liam Gallagher could face a tough crowd at Oasis’ upcoming Heaton Park gig if he continues to make one “controversial demand” of the crowd21:46, 08 Jul 2025Liam Gallagher may be taking a huge risk during the band’s reunion tour.The 52-year-old frontman has been encouraging fans to “do the Poznan” during the song Cigarettes and Alcohol, a move that could potentially spark a negative reaction at Heaton Park where thousands of Manchester United supporters will be in attendance.During the band’s recent gigs in Cardiff, Liam urged fans to turn around and bounce up and down during the song, saying: “I don’t ask you to do the Mexican wave or sh*t like that, but I want you to do the poznan so everyone turn around and put your hands on each other. It’s 2025, don’t be shy. When the tunes start, you jump up and down, it’s very easy, you don’t need GCSEs.”The Poznan celebration, commonly associated with Manchester City, may not go down well with United fans at Heaton Park. A music insider told the Mirror: “Liam loves seeing the crowd do it, but it will be a higher risk strategy at Heaton Park.”Oasis recently played their first gig in 16 years at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium(Image: More