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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

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    The Wanted’s Max George shares health update from hospital bed after ‘scary moment’

    The Wanted star Max George has told fans he’s ‘had a bit of a rough day’ as he remains in hospital after suffering a ‘huge shock’ health scare earlier this week18:20, 13 Dec 2024Updated 18:38, 13 Dec 2024Max George revealed he will be spending Christmas and New Year in hospital via a videoThe Wanted star Max Geroge has shared an update from his hospital bed after experiencing another heart scare.The 36-year old singer revealed he will be spending Christmas in hospital to undergo heart surgery. In a new video, Max said: “Hey everyone, I hope you’re good. Little update – so I’ve had a bit of a rough day today. My heart rate dropped a bit this morning so that was a little bit scary.”A lot of friends and family are asking why I’m not just going in and having anything done yet. It’s because there’s so many tests that need to be done before we do anything. So next week I’ll get the tests done and they’ll know exactly what to do.”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 hitMax George shared the news he will be spending time in hospital over ChristmasMax didn’t disclose his exact condition. The star, who has previously battled alcoholism, admitted he is “very lucky” the condition was caught.Following his announcement, Max shared a cheeky dig from his hospital bed about Manchester City’s defeat in Wednesday night’s football match. With a heart monitor strapped across his chest, he quipped: “So I think they are officially trying to kill me off… come on boys.”Over the years, Max has been candid about his struggle with binge drinking and alcoholism, once confessing to downing ’10 pints and three bottles of wine in one night’.Max George said he was ‘very lucky’ the condition was caughtLast year, the singer admitted that he used alcohol as a coping mechanism to deal with fame and to alleviate his anxiety during his ‘lowest ever point.Discussing his drinking habits on Channel 4’s Scared Of The Dark, he revealed: “I would always be p***ed before we performed. I struggled to adapt so I used to drink to make myself feel like it didn’t bother me.”It’s quite hard sometimes to differentiate between the anxiety and depression but mine was certainly more the anxiety side which started when the boys got to number one with All Time Low.Max George pictured in 2023The Wanted’s Siva Kaneswaran, Nathan Sykes, Tom, Max and Jay McGuiness were last pictured together in 2021. Max is currently facing a health battle following the tragic death of his best friend and bandmate, Tom Parker, who passed away at the age of 33 on March 30, 2022, after an 18-month fight with brain cancer. They were last photographed together in 2021.He also shared that Tom Parker’s stage four glioblastoma diagnosis motivated him to quit drinking.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)Article continues belowFor the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletters. More

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    Fearne Cotton splits from rock icon’s son Jesse Wood days after major surgery

    Fearne Cotton has confirmed that she has split from her husband of 10 years, Jesse Wood, just days after undergoing surgery to have benign tumours removed from her jawShowbizRichard Brown Senior Audience Content Editor and Jamie Roberts18:06, 13 Dec 2024Updated 18:07, 13 Dec 2024Fearne Cotton and Jesse Wood have splitFearne Cotton has announced a split from husband Jesse Wood, just days after undergoing surgery to remove tumours.The presenter took to Instagram Stories to share the news, writing: “It is with a heavy heart that | let you all know that Jesse and I are ending our marriage. Our priority has been, and will always be, our children. We please ask that you respect the privacy of our family at this time.”Fearne and Jesse exchanged vows in a charming ceremony surrounded by loved ones in 2014.The star recently admitted that the lockdown period had put a strain on their relationship. The couple share two children, Rex and Honey, while Jesse also has two older children, Arthur and Lola, from a previous relationship.Earlier this month, the podcast host and TV presenter revealed she had a benign tumour in her jaw. In an Instagram video, she explained: “I’ve got a benign tumour just in my jaw here, below my ear, another little tiny one above it. I’m very grateful they’re benign but they do need to come out because they’re on a nerve.”Fearne recently underwent surgery(Image: More