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UK chat-show king Michael Parkinson dies aged 88

Broadcasting great Sir Michael Parkinson has passed away peacefully at home aged 88 after a brief illness, his family has told the BBC.

73-year-old man dies in skiing incident at Thredbo

A 73-year-old man has died whilst skiing at Thredbo in the NSW Snowy Mountains today, NSW Police have advised.

Irish singer Sinead O’Connor dies aged 56

Irish singer Sinead O'Connor, known for topping the charts around the world with the 1990 song Nothing Compares 2 U, has died at the age of 56.

Magistrate blasts accused Taser cop for not fronting court

A magistrate has blasted a decision for the police officer accused of tasering a 95-year-old grandmother not to appear in person before court over the incident.

Mick Jagger and Rolling Stones lead tributes to Tina Turner

The Rolling Stones' Mick Jagger and Ronnie Wood have led tributes to "inspiring, warm, funny and generous" Tina Turner following her death aged 83.

Cop charges could be upgraded after 95-year-old’s death

The NSW police officer who tasered a 95-year-old woman with dementia could have his charges upgraded after the great-grandmother died from her injuries.

Not just the end, Palliative Care Week launches in Canberra

From the 21 to 27 May, National Palliative Care Week, Australians are encouraged to take some time and think about what the end of their life would look like if they were given the choice.

Heartbreak as Aussie Jason Kennison dies on Mt Everest charity climb

Jason Kennison is being remembered as courageous and adventurous after the Australian engineer died while descending Mt Everest.

MasterChef host Jock Zonfrillo dead at 46

Masterchef host Jock Zonfrillo suddenly died in Melbourne on Sunday, says broadcaster Network 10.

Former US television host Jerry Springer dies at 79

Former US television host Jerry Springer, best known for his long-running and controversial talk show, has died at 79 after a brief illness.

‘Comedy genius’: Global tributes for Barry Humphries

Barry Humphries, who died on Saturday aged 89, was a supreme entertainer and man of a million masks, headed by housewife "gigastar" Dame Edna Everage.

Maverick priest Father Bob Maguire dies aged 88

Larrikin priest Father Bob Maguire, who was best known for his charity work and as an outspoken media commentator, has died at the age of 88.

Paramedic dies after Sydney fast-food restaurant stabbing

A paramedic has died in hospital after he was stabbed at a fast-food restaurant in Sydney's southwest.

Giant of the nation, Indigenous leader Yunupingu dies

Indigenous leader Yunupingu has died, having met with every prime minister since Gough Whitlam, in his work as a land rights pioneer.

Chook farmer John Kerin remembered for farm policy

John Charles Kerin, who has died aged 85, was Australia's longest-serving and widely respected primary industries minister.

The Wire, John Wick star Lance Reddick dead at 60

Lance Reddick, a character actor who appeared in The Wire, Bosch and the John Wick film franchise, has died at 60.

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