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      Legendary noughties dance act reunite for first tour in eight years – after tragic death of frontman

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      A LEGENDARY noughties dance act have reunited for their first tour in eight years after the tragic death of their frontman.Faithless are planning to make their return after nearly a decade away from the stage.Faithless are set to return after an eight year hiatusCredit: Redferns’We miss him every day’ his bandmates said of Maxi JazzCredit: Getty Images – GettyThe band, behind the massive 1995 dance hit Insomnia, consisted of lead singer Maxi Jazz, Sister Bliss, 53, Rollo Armstrong, 57 and Jamie Catto, 55, They will now become a duo with just Sister Bliss and Rollo.Jamie left the band back in 1999 to create the TV and film production company 1 Giant Leap.Maxi, 65, died in his sleep at his South London home back in 2022 leading to heartbroken tributes from fellow band members and fans.The band, who have been MIA since the tragic incident, have now taken to Instagram with a statement that read: “As so many of you have noticed, we’re back… Some shows have already been announced but we couldn’t start the summer without a little personal note.More on Faithless”Maxi died just over a year ago and obviously we miss him everyday. Thank you all for your kind words of support over this last year. It has really, really meant a lot.”In the meantime, we never stopped (couldn’t stop, never wanted to stop!) making music. Even during Maxi’s long illness we recorded and released All Blessed.”The band, who released their seventh studio album All Blessed back in October 2020, took some time off after the tragic passing of their bandmate.Faithless continued: “And now finally eight years after our last live performance, we are returning to festival stages across the summer and are planning some of our own shows later this year.”Most read in ShowbizOne fan commented: “So looking forward to new music!!!”Whilst another added: “Maxi will absolutely be with you in spirit! What a legend. So glad your back.”Some of the cities Faithless will grace the stages of include London, Amsterdam, Belgium and Luxembourg.Maxi Jazz dead – Faithless lead singer dies aged 65 as members share emotional tributesJust weeks before Maxi’s death, the star was forced to cancel gigs due to his health.He wrote on Instagram: “I thought I might be on top of things but sadly not… I’ll let you know when I’ve regained sufficient oomph.”In the wake of the heartbreaking incident, his devastated bandmates came together to share an emotional tribute.The band previously wrote on their Facebook page: “We are heartbroken to say Maxi Jazz died last night.”He was a man who changed our lives in so many ways. He gave proper meaning and message to our music.”He was also a lovely human being with time for everyone and a wisdom that was both profound and accessible.”It was an honour and, of course, a true pleasure to work with him.”He was a brilliant lyricist, a DJ, a Buddhist , a magnificent stage presence, car lover, endless talker, beautiful person, moral compass and genius.”Rollo, Sister Bliss x.”READ MORE SUN STORIESThe bands biggest hits include songs like Insomnia, We Come 1, and God Is a DJ. Over the years, they’ve won several awards, including Brit Awards and MTV Europe Music Awards.While they go by stage names, Maxi’s actual name was Maxwell Alexander Fraser, Rollo’s birth name is Rowland Constantine O’Malley Armstrong, and Sister Bliss is known as Ayalah Deborah Bentovim.Maxi died in his South London home back in 2022Credit: GettyThe group used to consist of Maxi, Jamie Catto, Rollo Armstrong and Sister BlissCredit: 1998 David TongeIt will now just be Rollo and BlissCredit: Shutterstock More

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      Warwick Davis suffered ‘longest hours of his life’ during tragic wife’s health battle including near-fatal sepsis scare

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      WARWICK Davis once heartbreakingly opened up about when his wife almost died of sepsis – calling it the “longest hours of his life”. The Harry Potter star, 54, tragically revealed last night that his “favourite human” Samantha had died aged 53. Warwick Davis heartbreakingly shared last night that his wife Samantha had diedCredit: GettyThe star, pictured with children Annabelle and Harrison, once told of his fear of his wife dyingCredit: SuppliedThe couple in their final photo togetherCredit: Warwick DavisWarwick, pictured in 2011, said his wife would ‘always seen the sunny side of life’Credit: Getty – ContributorWarwick said his wife of 33 years passed away on March 24, and that her death had “left a huge hole” in their family. The couple, who had two children together, met as teenagers and had a life full of happiness and dark times. Warwick once told The Sun about one of the hardest days he’d ever had – when he thought he was going to lose Samantha. He was talking about a time in 2018, when she was rushed to hospital with sepsis. Read more on showbizThe actor told The Sun that her health dramatically declined ahead of a family caravan holiday.Speaking of the horror a few years later, he said: “The next few hours were the longest of my life as I waited on the ward with our children in the empty space left by Sam’s hospital bed.”I hoped it would not symbolise a future for us without her.”Samantha also opened up about her near-death experience. Most read in ShowbizShe recalled at the time: “We went home a week later and suddenly I couldn’t feel my legs.”I thought I was still recovering from the surgery so I went to bed, but the next day I felt awful, as though I had been hit by a truck.Samantha Davis dead aged 53: Harry Potter star Warwick’s beloved wife dies of sepsis as tributes roll in”I stayed in bed all day while Warwick and Harrison went to a family party and the next morning I woke at 4am feeling even worse.”As the day went on I couldn’t concentrate, I lay on the sofa and when I tried to get up I collapsed on the floor.”The couple met on the set of movie Willow in 1988 and married three years later.Devastated Warwick, 54, said last night: “Her passing has left a huge hole in our lives as a family. I miss her hugs.”He told the BBC: “She was a unique character, always seeing the sunny side of life.”She had a wicked sense of humour and always laughed at my bad jokes.Couple’s tragic last picture on date night
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      WARWICK Davis paid tribute to his “beautiful wife” in their heartbreaking final public picture together.
      The actor announced the tragic death of Samantha in a moving statement last night. She was just 53.
      The most recent snap on Warwick’s Instagram page was shared six months ago and showed the couple on a date night.
      Alongside the smiley selfie, he wrote: “A long overdue date night with my beautiful wife. She felt a bit overdressed for McDonald’s.”
      Their fans complimented them both calling them “awesome” and a “lovely couple”.

      “Without Sammy, there would have been no Tenable quiz show, no Willow series. No Idiot Abroad Series 3.”Warwick said Samantha was his “most trusted confidant and an ardent supporter of everything I did in my career”.The couple’s children, Harrison and Annabelle, added: “Mum is our best friend and we’re honoured to have received a love like hers.”Her love and happiness carried us through our whole lives.”Samantha was best known for her roles in Through the Dragon’s Eye, ShortFellas and Honky Sausages.Her dad Peter, an extra in Willow, later became Warwick’s business partner.Warwick was best known for his time on Harry PotterCredit: Moviestore collection LtdSamantha’s death has left a ‘huge hole’ in the family’s lives, Warwick saysCredit: RexThe pair had met as teenagers and been married 33 yearsCredit: PAWarwick says Samantha had a ‘wicked sense of humour’Credit: RexSamantha had achondroplasia, a bone growth disorder that causes disproportionate dwarfism.She had numerous operations due to her condition.It is thought she contracted sepsis after decompression surgery on her spine.Warwick, who is the co-founder of charity Little People UK, often spoke about the health battles related to his own condition – as well his wife’s.He was born with Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia congenita (SED), an extremely rare genetic form of dwarfism, which has been inherited by both their children.He told the Guardian in 2015: “You look at somebody with dwarfism, the first thing that strikes you is probably that they’re short, and that’s it.Samantha’s struggles

      Samantha and Warwick lost their baby Lloyd just nine days after he was born in 1991 after inheriting dwarfism from both his parents caused complications.
      The couple lost a second child when Samantha miscarried at 20 weeks in 1993, with the couple naming the baby George.
      Samantha suffered another two miscarriages before giving birth to Annabelle and Harrison.
      The actress underwent numerous surgeries in her lifetime due to her achondroplasia, a bone growth disorder that causes disproportionate dwarfism.
      In 2019, she was raced to hospital after complications following decompression surgery on her spine.
      Samantha had contracted life-threatening sepsis and Warwick was preparing himself to say ‘goodbye’.
      The infection causes the body’s immune system to go into overdrive and attack tissues and organs, which can be lethal and lead to amputations.
      Sam survived but had it not been for her medical team acting so quickly, she could have lost fingers, toes or limbs.
      After being discharged, Warwick ‘played doctor’ for three months – mixing vials of antibiotics, loading them into syringes and carefully feeding them into Sam’s heart through a drip.
      In March 2024, it was announced Samantha had sadly passed away.

      “But that’s the tip of the iceberg.“It gets worse.“Could be a cleft palate, hearing loss – or you end up in a wheelchair.”He added: “As you get older, it gets worse.“My hips are dislocated. Very painful knees.”Samantha once highlighted their unique romance with a tribute to her “beautiful inside and out” husband in a heartwarming birthday message.She wrote: “You are the bravest, most caring and sensitive person I know.”You amaze us all every day with your courage and strength.Warwick and Samantha tied the knot in June 1991Credit: RexAnnabelle and Harrison have both followed their parents into the world of actingCredit: GettyAnnabelle and Harrison said Samantha’s ‘love and happiness carried us through our whole lives’Credit: Getty – Contributor“I love you to the moon and back. Always and forever yours.”To mark her birthday, Warwick also tweeted a tribute to his “beautiful wife”.He added: “I so admire how she faces life’s challenges with dignity, energy and courage – she’s an inspiration.”Warwick has also spoken movingly about how the combination of both his and Samantha’s conditions resulted in the deaths of two of their babies.The first, Lloyd, sadly died after nine days as his lungs were too small to support normal function.They also lost another son, George, when Samantha was 19 weeks pregnant.He said: “It’s something that a baby won’t survive. But Lloyd survived for nine days, but yeah he was beautiful.READ MORE SUN STORIES”It was a tough time. And yeah, we had a stillborn too.”Warwick insisted the tragedies brought him closer to his wife, and said: “That kind of stuff just makes you stronger.”What is sepsis?
      Typically, when a person suffers a minor cut, the area surrounding the wound will become red, swollen and warm to touch.
      This is evidence the body’s immune system has kicked into action, releasing white blood cells to the site of the injury to kill off the bacteria causing the infection.
      The white blood cells and platelets form blood clots in the tissues around the cut.
      Blood vessels swell to allow more blood to flow, and they become leaky, allowing infection-fighting cells to get out of the blood and into the tissues where they are needed.
      This causes inflammation, which appears to us as the red, warm swelling.
      When sepsis happens, this system goes into overdrive.
      The inflammation that is typically seen just around the minor cut, spreads through the body, affecting healthy tissue and organs.
      The immune system – the body’s defence mechanism – overreacts and the result is it attacks the body.
      It can lead to organ failure and septic shock, which can prove fatal.
      Bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites can all trigger sepsis – though the most dangerous culprit is bacteria.
      In developing nations, the condition remains a leading cause of death.
      Known by its colloquial name “blood poisoning”, sepsis is also often referred to as a “flesh-eating disease”. More

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      How Warwick Davis & wife Samantha survived agony of losing son aged just 9 days after he inherited couple’s conditions

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      WARWICK Davis and his wife Samantha survived the agony of losing their son aged just 9 days after he inherited the couple’s conditions.Samantha has died aged 53, heartbroken actor Warwick revealed in a statement yesterday.Warwick Davis’s wife Samantha has died aged just 53Credit: RexThe couple with their children Harrison and Annabelle in 2014Credit: RexWarwick’s touching final pic of SamanthaCredit: InstagramThe couple on their wedding day in 1991Credit: RexHarry Potter star Warwick described Samantha as his “favourite human” after she passed away on March 24.Samantha is survived by Warwick and the couple’s children Harrison and Annabelle.The couple had the two beloved children after a series of tragic struggles.Warwick and Samantha lost their baby Lloyd just nine days after he was born in 1991.Read More Warwick DavisLloyd inherited dwarfism from both his parents and his lungs were too small to support normal function.In an interview, Warwick said: “It’s something that a baby won’t survive. “But Lloyd survived for nine days, but yeah he was beautiful. It was a tough time.”That kind of stuff just makes you stronger.”Most read in ShowbizThe couple lost a second child when Samantha miscarried at 20 weeks in 1993, with the couple naming the baby George.Samantha Davis dead aged 53: Harry Potter star Warwick’s beloved wife dies of sepsis as tributes roll inSamantha suffered another two miscarriages before giving birth to Annabelle and Harrison.Paying tribute to Samantha yesterday, Warwick said: “Her passing has left a huge hole in our lives as a family. I miss her hugs.”He told the BBC: “She was a unique character, always seeing the sunny side of life.”She had a wicked sense of humour and always laughed at my bad jokes.”Without Sammy, there would have been no Tenable quiz show, no Willow series. No Idiot Abroad Series 3.”Warwick said Samantha was his “most trusted confidant and an ardent supporter of everything I did in my career”.Harrison and Annabelle added: “Mum is our best friend and we’re honoured to have received a love like hers.”Her love and happiness carried us through our whole lives.”Warwick’s final pic of ‘beautiful wife’WARWICK Davis hailed his “beautiful wife
      The actor announced the tragic death of Samantha in a moving statement last night. She was just 53.
      The most recent snap on Warwick’s Instagram page was shared six months ago and showed the couple on a date night.
      Alongside the smiley selfie, he wrote: “A long overdue date night with my beautiful wife. She felt a bit overdressed for McDonald’s.”
      Their fans complimented them both calling them “awesome” and a “lovely couple”.

      The couple met on the set of movie Willow in 1988 and married three years later.Samantha was best known for her roles in Through the Dragon’s Eye, ShortFellas and Honky Sausages.Her dad Peter, an extra in Willow, later became Warwick’s business partner.Samantha had achondroplasia, a bone growth disorder that causes disproportionate dwarfism.Warwick previously opened up about his wife’s health after she was rushed to hospital with sepsis in 2018.The actor told The Sun that her health dramatically declined ahead of a family caravan holiday.Speaking of the horror a few years later, he said: “The next few hours were the longest of my life as I waited on the ward with our children in the empty space left by Sam’s hospital bed.”I hoped it would not symbolise a future for us without her.”Sam had numerous operations due to her condition.It is thought she contracted sepsis after decompression surgery on her spine.She said of her near death experience: “We went home a week later and suddenly I couldn’t feel my legs.”I thought I was still recovering from the surgery so I went to bed, but the next day I felt awful, as though I had been hit by a truck.”I stayed in bed all day while Warwick and Harrison went to a family party and the next morning I woke at 4am feeling even worse.”As the day went on I couldn’t concentrate, I lay on the sofa and when I tried to get up I collapsed on the floor.”THROUGH THICK AND THINSamantha once highlighted their unique romance with a tribute to her “beautiful inside and out” husband in a heartwarming birthday message.She wrote: “You are the bravest, most caring and sensitive person I know.”You amaze us all everyday with your courage and strength.“I love you to the moon and back. Always and forever yours.”READ MORE SUN STORIESTo mark her birthday, Warwick also tweeted a tribute to his “beautiful wife”.He added: “I so admire how she faces life’s challenges with dignity, energy and courage – she’s an inspiration.”The couple’s health conditions
      Warwick, co-founder of charity Little People UK, has often spoken out about the health battles related to his own condition, as well his wife’s.
      He was born with Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia congenita (SED), an extremely rare genetic form of dwarfism, which has been inherited by both their children.
      He told the Guardian in 2015: “You look at somebody with dwarfism, the first thing that strikes you is probably that they’re short, and that’s it.
      “But that’s the tip of the iceberg.
      “It gets worse.
      “Could be a cleft palate, hearing loss – or you end up in a wheelchair.”
      He added: “As you get older, it gets worse.
      “My hips are dislocated. Very painful knees.”
      Samantha underwent numerous surgeries in her lifetime due to her achondroplasia, a bone growth disorder that causes disproportionate dwarfism.
      In 2019, she was raced to hospital after complications following decompression surgery on her spine.
      Samantha had contracted life-threatening sepsis and Warwick was preparing himself to say ‘goodbye’.
      The infection causes the body’s immune system to go into overdrive and attack tissues and organs, which can be lethal and lead to amputations.
      Sam survived but had it not been for her medical team acting so quickly, she could have lost fingers, toes or limbs.
      After being discharged, Warwick ‘played doctor’ for three months – mixing vials of antibiotics, loading them into syringes and carefully feeding them into Sam’s heart through a drip.

      Samantha lost two children before having Harrison and AnnabelleCredit: TwitterThe couple on the red carpet with Annabelle and HarrisonCredit: Getty – Contributor More

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      Warwick Davis’ children Annabelle & Harrison say mum Samantha’s ‘love carried us through’ in tribute after her death

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      WARWICK Davis’ children have paid tribute to their mum Samantha, saying her “love carried us through”.Annabelle and Harrison joined their dad in honouring their mum after she died at the age of 53.Annabelle and Harrison have paid tribute to their mum SamanthaCredit: Getty – ContributorWarwick Davis and his wife actress Samantha Davis and their children arrive at the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 celebration at Universal Orlando in 2011Credit: Getty – ContributorWarwick said he would miss his wife’s hugsCredit: GettyThey said: “Mum is our best friend and we’re honoured to have received a love like hers.”The brother and sister added: “Her love and happiness carried us through our whole lives”.They were joined by their Harry Potter star dad, Warwick, who also paid a touching tribute.The Star Wars actor said: “Her passing has left a huge hole in our lives as a family. I miss her hugs.Read More on Warwick Davis”She was a unique character, always seeing the sunny side of life she had a wicked sense of humour and always laughed at my bad jokes.”Warwick described Sammy, as he called her, as his “most trusted confidant and an ardent supporter of everything I did in my career”.Samantha died on March 24.The pair met while filming the 1988 movie Willow and married three year later.Most read in FilmSamantha was also an actor, having appeared in the children’s series Through the Dragon’s Eye, in 1989, and alongside her husband in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 in 2010.Warwick said: “With her by my side, I was sure I could achieve anything, it was like having a super-power.Warwick Davis wife’s near fatal Sepsis battle”Without Sammy, there would have been no Tenable quiz show, no Willow series. No Idiot Abroad Series 3.”It was, he said, his wife who had persuaded comedian Ricky Gervais to send him and Karl Pilkington for the travel series.Outside of acting the couple founded the charity Little People UK in 2012 to help individuals with dwarfism and their families.Warwick said: “She was passionate about helping people, without judgment. She had time for everyone and a genuine listening ear.”Warwick added in recent years his wife’s mobility had become impaired but she was “determined that it would not impact her quality of life”.Disney, which airs the Willow series, said Samantha was “beloved member of the UK film and TV community”, adding: “Our thoughts are with the Davis family during this difficult time”.Samantha had achondroplasia, a bone growth disorder that causes disproportionate dwarfism.Warwick has previously opened up about his wife’s health after she was rushed to hospital with sepsis in 2018.The actor told The Sun that her health dramatically declined ahead of a family caravan holiday.Speaking of the horror a few years later, he said: “The next few hours were the longest of my life as I waited on the ward with our children in the empty space left by Sam’s hospital bed.“I hoped it would not symbolise a future for us without her.”Sam had numerous operations in her life-time due to her condition.It is thought she contracted sepsis after a decompression surgery on her spine.She said of her near death experience: “We went home a week later and suddenly I couldn’t feel my legs. Samantha’s struggles

      Samantha and Warwick lost their baby Lloyd just nine days after he was born in 1991 after inheriting dwarfism from both his parents caused complications.
      The couple lost a second child when Samantha miscarried at 20 weeks in 1993, with the couple naming the baby George.
      Samantha suffered another two miscarriages before giving birth to Annabelle and Harrison.
      The actress underwent numerous surgeries in her lifetime due to Samantha her achondroplasia, a bone growth disorder that causes disproportionate dwarfism.
      In 2019, she was raced to hospital after complications following a decompression surgery on her spine.
      She had contracted life-threatening sepsis and Warwick was preparing himself to say ‘goodbye’.
      The infection causes the body’s immune system to go into overdrive and attack tissues and organs, which can be lethal and lead to amputations.
      Sam survived but had it not been for her medical team acting so quickly, she could have lost fingers, toes or limbs.
      After being discharged, Warwick ‘played doctor’ for three months – mixing vials of antibiotics, loading them into syringes and carefully feeding them into Sam’s heart through a drip.
      In March 2024, it was announced Samantha had sadly passed away from sepsis.

      “I thought I was still recovering from the surgery so I went to bed, but the next day I felt awful, as though I had been hit by a truck.“I stayed in bed all day while Warwick and Harrison went to a family party and the next morning I woke at 4am feeling even worse.“As the day went on I couldn’t concentrate, I lay on the sofa and when I tried to get up I collapsed on the floor.”Warwick, co-founder of charity Little People UK, has often spoken out about the health battles related to his condition, as well his wife’s.He was born with Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia congenita (SED), an extremely rare genetic form of dwarfism, which has been inherited by both their daughter Annabelle and son Harrison.He told the Guardian in 2015: “You look at somebody with dwarfism, the first thing that strikes you is probably that they’re short, and that’s it. But that’s the tip of the iceberg.“It gets worse. Could be a cleft palate, hearing loss – or you end up in a wheelchair.”“As you get older, it gets worse,” he said. “My hips are dislocated. Very painful knees.”THROUGH THICK AND THINIn a heartwarming birthday message, Sam once highlighted their unique romance with a tribute to her “beautiful inside and out” husband.She wrote: “You are the bravest, most caring and sensitive person I know.”You amaze us all everyday with your courage and strength. I love you to the moon and back. Always and forever yours.”What is sepsis?
      Typically, when a person suffers a minor cut, the area surrounding the wound will become red, swollen and warm to touch.
      This is evidence the body’s immune system has kicked into action, releasing white blood cells to the site of the injury to kill off the bacteria causing the infection.
      The white blood cells and platelets form blood clots in the tissues around the cut.
      Blood vessels swell to allow more blood to flow, and they become leaky, allowing infection-fighting cells to get out of the blood and into the tissues where they are needed.
      This causes inflammation, which appears to us as the red, warm swelling.
      When sepsis happens, this system goes into overdrive.
      The inflammation that is typically seen just around the minor cut, spreads through the body, affecting healthy tissue and organs.
      The immune system – the body’s defence mechanism – overreacts and the result is it attacks the body.
      It can lead to organ failure and septic shock, which can prove fatal.
      Bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites can all trigger sepsis – though the most dangerous culprit is bacteria.
      In developing nations, the condition remains a leading cause of death.
      Known by its colloquial name “blood poisoning”, sepsis is also often referred to as a “flesh-eating disease”.

      To mark her birthday, Warwick also tweeted a tribute to his “beautiful wife”.He added: “I so admire how she faces life’s challenges with dignity, energy & courage – she’s an inspiration.”Warwick has also spoken movingly about how the combination of both his and Samantha’s conditions have resulted in the deaths of two of their babies.The first, Lloyd, sadly died after nine days as his lungs were too small to support normal function.They also lost another son, George, when Samantha was 19 weeks pregnant.He said: “It’s something that a baby won’t survive. But Lloyd survived for nine days, but yeah he was beautiful.READ MORE SUN STORIES”It was a tough time. And yeah, we had a stillborn too.”Warwick insisted the tragedies brought him closer to his wife, and said: “That kind of stuff just makes you stronger.”What are the signs of sepsis you should never ignore?If you, a loved one, or in the case of medical professionals their patient, feels “severely sick”, doesn’t appear to be themselves and shows any of the following symptoms, sepsis should be suspected:
      Weakness- Loss of appetite- Fever and chills- Thirst- Difficult or rapid breathing- Rapid heart rate- Low blood pressure- Low urine output
      If a person is suffering these symptoms and they are thought to have suffered an infection – pneumonia, abdominal infection, urinary infection, or a wound – sepsis is a likely cause.

      Warwick Davis and family attend the opening night of Cirque Du Soleil’s ‘Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour’ in October 2012Credit: Getty Images – GettyWarwick and Samantha Burroughs tied the knot at Yaxley Church, Cambridgeshire, in 1991Credit: Rex More

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      Warwick Davis’ wife Samantha dies aged 53 after sepsis battle as Harry Potter star pays tribute to his ‘favourite human’

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      WARWICK Davis’ wife Samantha has died aged 53.In a heartbreaking statement, the Tenable star said his “favourite human” passed away on March 24.Warwick Davis’ wife Samantha has died aged 53Credit: Instagram Warwick and Samantha tied the knot in June 1991Credit: RexWarwick and Samantha share two children, Annabelle and HarrisonCredit: Getty – ContributorThe pair started dating when they were 17 and 16 after meeting on a movie setCredit: gettyThe couple met on the set of Willow in 1988 and married three years later.”Her passing has left a huge hole in our lives as a family. I miss her hugs”, Warwick, 54, said.He added: “She was a unique character, always seeing the sunny side of life she had a wicked sense of humour and always laughed at my bad jokes.”Without Sammy, there would have been no Tenable quiz show, no Willow series. No Idiot Abroad Series 3.”Warwick said Samantha was his “most trusted confidant and an ardent supporter of everything I did in my career”.The couple’s children, Harrison and Annabelle, added: “Mum is our best friend and we’re honoured to have received a love like hers.”Her love and happiness carried us through our whole lives”.Samantha was best known for her roles in Through the Dragon’s Eye, ShortFellas and Honky Sausages.Most read in ShowbizHer dad Peter, an extra in Willow, later became Warwick’s business partner.Samantha had achondroplasia, a bone growth disorder that causes disproportionate dwarfism.Warwick Davis wife’s near fatal Sepsis battleWarwick has previously opened up about his wife’s health after she was rushed to hospital with sepsis in 2018.The actor told The Sun that her health dramatically declined ahead of a family caravan holiday.Speaking of the horror a few years later, he said: “The next few hours were the longest of my life as I waited on the ward with our children in the empty space left by Sam’s hospital bed.“I hoped it would not symbolise a future for us without her.”Sam had numerous operations due to her condition.It is thought she contracted sepsis after decompression surgery on her spine.She said of her near death experience: “We went home a week later and suddenly I couldn’t feel my legs. Samantha’s struggles

      Samantha and Warwick lost their baby Lloyd just nine days after he was born in 1991 after inheriting dwarfism from both his parents caused complications.
      The couple lost a second child when Samantha miscarried at 20 weeks in 1993, with the couple naming the baby George.
      Samantha suffered another two miscarriages before giving birth to Annabelle and Harrison.
      The actress underwent numerous surgeries in her lifetime due to Samantha her achondroplasia, a bone growth disorder that causes disproportionate dwarfism.
      In 2019, she was raced to hospital after complications following a decompression surgery on her spine.
      She had contracted life-threatening sepsis and Warwick was preparing himself to say ‘goodbye’.
      The infection causes the body’s immune system to go into overdrive and attack tissues and organs, which can be lethal and lead to amputations.
      Sam survived but had it not been for her medical team acting so quickly, she could have lost fingers, toes or limbs.
      After being discharged, Warwick ‘played doctor’ for three months – mixing vials of antibiotics, loading them into syringes and carefully feeding them into Sam’s heart through a drip.
      In March 2024, it was announced Samantha had sadly passed away from sepsis.

      “I thought I was still recovering from the surgery so I went to bed, but the next day I felt awful, as though I had been hit by a truck.“I stayed in bed all day while Warwick and Harrison went to a family party and the next morning I woke at 4am feeling even worse.“As the day went on I couldn’t concentrate, I lay on the sofa and when I tried to get up I collapsed on the floor.”Warwick, co-founder of charity Little People UK, has often spoken out about the health battles related to his condition, as well his wife’s.He was born with Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia congenita (SED), an extremely rare genetic form of dwarfism, which has been inherited by both their daughter Annabelle and son Harrison.He told the Guardian in 2015: “You look at somebody with dwarfism, the first thing that strikes you is probably that they’re short, and that’s it. “But that’s the tip of the iceberg.“It gets worse. “Could be a cleft palate, hearing loss – or you end up in a wheelchair.”“As you get older, it gets worse,” he said. “My hips are dislocated. Very painful knees.”THROUGH THICK AND THINIn a heartwarming birthday message, Sam once highlighted their unique romance with a tribute to her “beautiful inside and out” husband.She wrote: “You are the bravest, most caring and sensitive person I know.”You amaze us all everyday with your courage and strength. “I love you to the moon and back. Always and forever yours.”To mark her birthday, Warwick also tweeted a tribute to his “beautiful wife”.What is sepsis?
      Typically, when a person suffers a minor cut, the area surrounding the wound will become red, swollen and warm to touch.
      This is evidence the body’s immune system has kicked into action, releasing white blood cells to the site of the injury to kill off the bacteria causing the infection.
      The white blood cells and platelets form blood clots in the tissues around the cut.
      Blood vessels swell to allow more blood to flow, and they become leaky, allowing infection-fighting cells to get out of the blood and into the tissues where they are needed.
      This causes inflammation, which appears to us as the red, warm swelling.
      When sepsis happens, this system goes into overdrive.
      The inflammation that is typically seen just around the minor cut, spreads through the body, affecting healthy tissue and organs.
      The immune system – the body’s defence mechanism – overreacts and the result is it attacks the body.
      It can lead to organ failure and septic shock, which can prove fatal.
      Bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites can all trigger sepsis – though the most dangerous culprit is bacteria.
      In developing nations, the condition remains a leading cause of death.
      Known by its colloquial name “blood poisoning”, sepsis is also often referred to as a “flesh-eating disease”.

      He added: “I so admire how she faces life’s challenges with dignity, energy & courage – she’s an inspiration.”Warwick has also spoken movingly about how the combination of both his and Samantha’s conditions have resulted in the deaths of two of their babies.The first, Lloyd, sadly died after nine days as his lungs were too small to support normal function.They also lost another son, George, when Samantha was 19 weeks pregnant.He said: “It’s something that a baby won’t survive. But Lloyd survived for nine days, but yeah he was beautiful.READ MORE SUN STORIES”It was a tough time. And yeah, we had a stillborn too.”Warwick insisted the tragedies brought him closer to his wife, and said: “That kind of stuff just makes you stronger.”What are the signs of sepsis you should never ignore?If you, a loved one, or in the case of medical professionals their patient, feels “severely sick”, doesn’t appear to be themselves and shows any of the following symptoms, sepsis should be suspected:
      Weakness- Loss of appetite- Fever and chills- Thirst- Difficult or rapid breathing- Rapid heart rate- Low blood pressure- Low urine output
      If a person is suffering these symptoms and they are thought to have suffered an infection – pneumonia, abdominal infection, urinary infection, or a wound – sepsis is a likely cause.

      Annabelle and Harrison have both followed their parents into the world of actingCredit: GettyWarwick previously opened up about nearly losing Samantha to sepsis in 2018Credit: GettyThe close-knit family have shared their health-battlesCredit: Getty – Contributor More

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      Noughties group reveal they’re reuniting for 20th anniversary tour after death of member and selling 30 million albums

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      A NOUGHTIES group has revealed they’re reuniting for a 20th anniversary UK tour after the tragic death of an original member. The singers were put together by Simon Cowell in 2003 and went on to enjoy huge international success. Il Divo were put together in 2003 by Simon CowellCredit: SplashBut tragedy struck in 2021 when Carlos died from CovidCredit: WireImageLast year simon LaBrie joined the group and will go on tour with them later this yearCredit: GettyClassical group Il Divo – now made up of Urs Bulher, David Miller and Sebastien Izambard and Steven LaBrie – have released ten studio albums and sold 30 million records worldwide. But they were struck by tragedy in 2021 when founding member Carlos Marin died after contracting Covid. Last year it was announced Steven would be joining the group and now they’ve revealed plans for a huge tour to celebrate two decades of hits. Posting the news on social media, they wrote: “We are so excited to announce our 20th anniversary UK tour this October. More on noughties bands”Tickets on general sale at 9:30am on Friday 19th April.”Il Divo’s self-titled debut album reached number one in 13 countries and their third release – Ancora – topped the US Billboard Top 200. After falling ill with Covid, Carlos was taken to the Manchester Royal Hospital on 8 December 2021. Days later Il Divo announced a delay to all performances until 2022 down to band “illness” but gave no further details.Most read in ShowbizIn a statement, they said: “Unfortunately, due to illness, the remaining dates for Il Divo’s December 2021 UK tour have been postponed until December 2022. “Il Divo are deeply sorry to their fans, but look forward to returning to the road in the new year and seeing you all in the run up to next Christmas.”Noughties megastars reveal they’re reuniting for 20-anniversary UK tour after tragic death of original member and selling 30 million albumsBut on 19 December the group confirmed that Carlos had passed away, writing: “He will be missed by his friends, family and fans. There will never be another voice or spirit like Carlos.”For 17 years the four of us have been on this incredible journey of Il Divo together, and we will miss our dear friend.” More

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      Vincent Friell dead at 64: Tributes to Still Game & Trainspotting star who shot to fame in film classic Restless Natives

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      STILL GAME and Trainspotting star Vincent Friell has died aged 64.Scores of tributes have poured in for the actor, who starred in several iconic creations from Scottish film and TV.Vincent (right) in the hit flick Restless NativesCredit: AlamyHe starred in several iconic creations from Scottish film and TVCredit: BBCTributes have poured in for the starCredit: BBCThe star’s agent confirmed he passed awayCredit: Brennan ArtistsHe came to Still Game as Craigland property developer ChrisCredit: BBCThe Glasgow-born star shot to fame for his role as Will, one-half of the tour-bus robbing Edinburgh duo in the legendary film Restless Natives.He also went on to star as Diane’s Father in the iconic film Trainspotting.The star returned to Glasgow for a role in Still Game, where he played Craiglang property developer Chris who planned to shut down The Clansman in the episode “Who’s The Daddy”.Scores of tributes have poured in from fellow actors and fans after the tragic news.Restless Natives film writer Ninian Dunnett – who is also putting together a new stage show based on the film with the original director Michael Hoffman – said:  “I’m desperately sad to get this tragic news, he died far too early.“We were blessed to find him for Restless Natives as he had a gift for that character – the romantic worrier with the world on his shoulders.”“Vince’s lugubrious, doe-eyed, young face really is the spirit of the film to many people. And always will be.”Ninian, 64, adds: “We’re going to be touring the stage musical round Scotland next year, and I’m more sorry than I can say that Vince won’t be with us to share in the nostalgia and the celebration.”Most read in CelebrityRab C. Nesbitt creator Ian Pattison worked with Vincent when he appeared in the hit BBC sitcom in 1992.Ian, 73, said: “Vince did us the honour of appearing in the Eorpa episode of Rab C. Nesbitt.Tribute to Willie Limond: A Scottish boxing legend passes“His passing has come as a huge shock to his many friends and work colleagues.“What comes over clearly is how respected Vince was, not only as an actor but as a funny, sensitive and caring human being.“Condolences to Vince’s family at this very difficult time.Two Doors Down star Alex Norton, 74 – who plays neighbour Eric Baird in the BBC sitcom – said: “I was sorry to hear that Vincent had died at such a young age.””He was a lovely guy. Very funny and a great actor.”Still Game star Jane McCarryJane McCarry, 54, who played Craiglang gossip Isa Drennan, appeared with Vincent in the 2005 Still Game episode Who’s The Daddy and the 2015 short film Jim the Fish.She said: “I’m very sad to hear Vincent has passed away. He was a lovely guy. Very funny and a great actor.”Former radio presenter Ronnie McGhie shared a touching tribute to the star.He said: “I’m totally shocked to hear that Scottish actor Vincent Friell has passed away.”He was in many programmes, but it’s his performance in the movie Restless Natives that he’ll be remembered for. A wonderful film.”My thoughts are with his family and friends. Vincent, you shall be missed.”Another fan said: “Dear Vincent Friell you were so great. Funny as anything and a really clever actor. Such a loss.”A third posted: “Vincent Friell R.I.P Brilliant Actor lovely man. Loved you work & meeting you over the years my friend.”Film director Carter Ferguson said: “I’m so sorry to hear that Vince Friell has passed away. “What a lovely, funny, talented guy. He joined us on my feature film, Fast Romance. A homage in many ways to films like Restless Natives, for which he was so famous.READ MORE SUN STORIES”What a legend.”Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thescottishsun and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheScottishSun. More

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      TikTok’s Kyle Marisa Roth dead as family asks for ‘prayers and thoughts’ in emotional message after star’s sudden death

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      TikTok star Kyle Marisa Roth has died unexpectedly. Her family announced the news in an Instagram post.Kyle Marisa Roth has died unexpectedlyCredit: Instagram/thehighfemmeKyle shared celebrity gossip onlineCredit: Instagram/thekylemarisa_Kyle, 36, was known as the Blind Item Girl on the social media platform.She gained fame on the site reading various blind items about celebs, starting each video with her trademark, “You want more? I’ll give you more.”Blind items are anonymous tidbits of celebrity gossip. Kyle’s sister, Lindsay, posted an old picture of the young woman with her dog, adding an emotional note.”My sister Kyle Marisa passed away last week. As a family we are still processing and deciding how to properly celebrate and honor her life,” Lindsay wrote.”If anyone wants to connect about Kyle, I’m here to talk and share memories. I will also keep you in the loop on any memorials as they are planned.”UNKNOWN CAUSEWhile exact details of her passing are sparse at the moment, Kyle was a survivor of colon cancer – something she was open about online. However, it’s not yet known what role, if any, her previous health issues had in her sudden passing. Most read in ShowbizLindsay did say the family is still waiting to find out exactly what happened.”We don’t know happened yet,” Lindsay shared. “I know she touched so many people with her humor, intelligence, beauty, gossip activism, athleticism and more – she had so many gifts.”I am so sorry to those learning about this loss right now. Any prayers thoughts blessings or intentions for this souls smooth transition are welcomed.”Kyle’s mother echoed Lindsay’s emotions – and confusion.Nothing makes sense now.Jacquie Cohen RothKyle’s mother”Kyle loved and lived fiercely. Nothing makes sense now and we’ll understand more in the next few days,” Jacquie Cohen Roth shared on LinkedIn.”Be kind to one another please,” she concluded.Friends in the comments section shared their sympathies.”This is so devastating as Kyle spent so much time with us on TikTok and became such a big part of our daily lives,” one person expressed. “Sincerest condolences this is a huge loss RIP Kyle you are truly loved.””I literally would log on looking forward to hearing her TikTok’s everyday,” another echoed. “I am heartbroken to hear this and I am praying for your family. May Kyle rest in peace.””Kyle had a way of making everyone feel like they were her best friend,” a third added. “I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. We will all miss her.”READ MORE SUN STORIES”Kyle made every person who commented on her videos truly feel like they had been friends for years. She was informative, funny, respectful & so much more. I’m so sorry for your loss,” a fourth praised.”I know I never met Kyle in real life, but I really felt like I knew her. I’m so devastated and have been crying ever since the news leaked on TikTok. I really hope she did (not) suffer and I hope she knew how much she touched our lives. She was a ray of sunshine and I will miss her deeply,” another cried.Kyle was known on TikTok as the Blind Item GirlCredit: Instagram/thekylemarisa_While a cause of death has not been announced, she was a cancer survivorCredit: Instagram/thekylemarisa_Friends and followers offered their supportCredit: Instagram/thehighfemme More