Gerald Harper, whose distinctive voice and effortless charm made him one of Britain’s most recognisable broadcasters and a familiar face on television, has died at the age of 96. His death was confirmed on July 2, 2025, marking the end of a career that spanned more than six decades across stage, screen, and radio. Born on 15 February 1929, Harper became widely known in the early 1970s as a suave television actor. He starred in popular series such as Hadzleigh, where he portrayed charismatic romantic leads, roles that earned him a loyal following at a time when television was…

Mark Snow, the prolific television composer whose haunting X-Files theme song became one of the most recognizable pieces of music in television history, has died at the age of 78. His death was confirmed on Friday by a representative, with Variety reporting that he passed away at his home in Connecticut. Born Martin Fulterman on August 26, 1946, Snow developed a reputation as one of the most versatile composers in American television. Across his career, he received 15 Emmy nominations for his work scoring dramas, miniseries, and primetime hits. Six of those nominations were for The X-Files, the acclaimed science…

Peter Rufai, the former Nigeria national team goalkeeper whose steady presence anchored the Super Eagles through some of their most significant triumphs, has died at the age of 61. His passing on Thursday follows a prolonged illness, prompting tributes from across the football community honouring a career that spanned over a decade and left a lasting impact on Nigerian sport. Born in Lagos in 1963, Rufai was known to millions of supporters as “Dodo Mayana,” a nickname that reflected the affection he inspired on and off the field. Between 1983 and 1998, he earned 65 caps for Nigeria, representing the…

MANILA — Lolit “Manay Lolit” Solis, one of Philippine showbiz’s most enduring and influential personalities—known for her decades-long career as an entertainment columnist, television host, and talent manager—passed away on Thursday, July 3. She was 78. Her death was confirmed by her daughter, Angel Liza “Sneezy” Pasamonte, who shared that Solis died peacefully in the hospital. She had been undergoing dialysis since 2022 due to chronic kidney disease. According to her family, the cause of death was complications involving her heart and kidneys. “Our beloved Manay Lolit Solis has peacefully joined her Creator,” Pasamonte said in a statement. “Rest well…

Sophia Hutchins, the longtime friend and manager of Caitlyn Jenner, has died following a tragic ATV accident near Jenner’s Malibu home. She was 29. According to law enforcement and family sources, the fatal incident occurred Wednesday morning. Sophia was reportedly operating an ATV on the road where Caitlyn resides when she collided with the bumper of a moving vehicle. The impact caused the ATV to veer off the road and plummet approximately 350 feet into a ravine. First responders arrived at the scene and pronounced Sophia dead on arrival. The two occupants of the vehicle she struck were not injured,…

Manhattan – S. Daniel Abraham, the American entrepreneur who turned a modest family business into a weight-loss empire and dedicated decades to fostering peace in the Middle East, died on Sunday in Manhattan. He was 100. Born in New York in 1924, Abraham served in the U.S. Army infantry during World War II, an experience that shaped his later commitments to peace and humanitarian causes. After completing his service in 1947, he purchased Thompson Medical Company, a small business that would transform the diet industry. Abraham’s defining business achievement came with SlimFast, the meal replacement brand launched in the late…

Australian actor Julian McMahon has died at the age of 56 following a private battle with cancer, his wife Kelly McMahon confirmed in a statement. “I wish to share with the world that my beloved husband, Julian McMahon, died peacefully this week after a valiant effort to overcome cancer,” she said in a message shared with Deadline. “We ask for support during this time to allow our family to grieve in privacy. And we wish for all of those to whom Julian brought joy, to continue to find joy in life.” Born into one of Australia’s most prominent political families,…

  MINNEAPOLIS, MN — The football world is remembering one of its most enduring figures, Jim Marshall, who passed away at the age of 87. A cornerstone of the Minnesota Vikings defense and a celebrated alumnus of Ohio State University, He was 87. Marshall’s football journey began at Columbus East High School in Ohio, where his early athleticism earned him a place at Ohio State University under legendary coach Woody Hayes. There, he was a dominant presence on the defensive line, contributing to the 1957 National Championship team and earning recognition as a two-time All-American. His success at Ohio State…