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      Who was Johnny Ruffo? Home and Away star who died after battle with cancer

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      JOHNNY Ruffo found fame starring in Home And Away.However, he passed away after receiving devastating news he had brain cancer.
      Johnny Ruffo’s girlfriend was there when he passed away
      Who is Johnny Ruffo?
      John “Johnny” Patrick Ruffo was born on March 8, 1988, in Australia.
      He was an Australian singer, songwriter, dancer, actor and television star.
      He passed away at the age of 35 after being diagnosed with brain cancer.
      The heartthrob rose to fame through his talent for singing, inspired by idol Michael Jackson, after coming third on The X Factor Australia in 2011.
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      He then joined Home And Away in 2013, playing Chris Harrington before winning the Aussie version of Dancing With The Stars in 2012.
      His most recent single release was She Got That O in 2015.
      When was Johnny Ruffo diagnosed with brain cancer?
      Johnny was diagnosed with brain cancer a week after having emergency surgery to remove a tumour.
      He asked his fans to stay positive as he began his “interesting journey” of treatment to battle the disease.
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      On August 10, 2017, Ruffo had a tumour removed from his skull after doctors noticed an abnormality when he went to see them with a migraine.
      After his life-threatening op, he posted a pic from his hospital bed doing a thumbs up, and then posted close-up pics of the stitches on his head.
      Further test results showed he needed a prolonged stint of “aggressive treatment” to tackle what doctors now recognised as brain cancer.
      Announcing the news, Johnny wrote on Instagram: “It was a bit of a shock and I’ve got an interesting journey ahead and a bit of a battle.
      “I am starting aggressive treatment for the next few months to fight the diagnosis of brain cancer.
      “Please stay positive for me and ill try to update you guys on my progress xx.”
      Was Johnny Ruffo married and did he have children?
      Johnny was not married but he did have a girlfriend.
      His partner Tahnee Sims was there when he passed away when he was 35.
      A statement shared to the star’s Instagram account – believed to be from his family – read: “It is with a heavy heart that today we had to farewell our beloved Johnny.
      “Surrounded by his partner Tahnee and family, Johnny went peacefully with the support of some incredible Nurses & Doctors.
      “He was a very talented, charming and sometimes cheeky boy. Johnny was very determined and had a strong will.
      “He battled all the way to the end and fought as hard as he could. Such a beautiful soul with so much more to give.
      “We all love you Johnny and will remember you for all the joy you brought to our lives.”
      What TV shows was Johnny Ruffo on?
      Johnny found fame on Home And Away in 2013.
      He appeared on game show Slide Show in 2013 and Beauty And The Geek Australia in 2014.
      The following year he was on Better Homes And Gardens as a celebrity guest and was on morning talk show Studio 10 in 2020.
      He played the role of Dave King in House Of Bond in 2017 and in 2020 he starred in Neighbours as Owen Campbell.
      Johnny was also well-known for his music career as well.
      Over the years he released multiple singles such as On Top, Take It Home, Untouchable, She Got That O, White Christmas and Broken Glass.
      His most recent single was Let’s Get Lost which came out in 2021.
      Johnny was the support act for One Direction in 2012 for the Australian leg of their Up All Night Tour.
      When it came to inspiration for his music, Johnny said it was Michael Jackson, Usher, and Justin Timberlake that influenced him the most.
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      Love Island, Hollyoaks and Coronation Street stars glam up to party at Manchester awards bash

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      REALITY stars and soap actors glammed up for a fancy awards bash to celebrate the city of Manchester.Hosted by Jenny Powell and Scott Thomas, stars from Love Island, Hollyoaks and Coronation Street gathered for the 5th year of This is Manchester Awards.
      Ryan Thomas with his fiance Lucy MecklenburghCredit: BackGrid
      Famous brothers Ryan and Scott ThomasCredit: Splash
      Christine McGuiness looked incredible in a thigh-high split dressCredit: Splash
      Scott’s brother Ryan Thomas and his fiance Lucy Mecklenburgh led the stars in attendance as he took a break from training for Dancing on Ice.
      They were joined by Real Housewives’ Christine McGuinness, Coronation Street’s Brooke Vincent, Love Island’s Mary Bedford and ex-Hollyoaks star Sarah Jayne Dunn.
      Christinee looked stunning in a high-thigh split dress as she turned out to support her city.
      Brooke has been on maternity leave from the ITV soap, but recently admitted she struggled in pregnancy after believing she “lost her identity” while expecting.
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      She looked incredible as she turned out to the awards do in a striking white power dress.
      The event took place at The Point at Lancashire Cricket Club on Thursday night and saw rising stars from the world of fashion, entertainment, sports, hospitality, technology, property, as well as those that have contributed to the development of the Greater Manchester community, awarded for their efforts.

      A spokesman for This Is Manchester said: “Manchester is a city like no other that punches above its weight on the international scene. 
      “A music and sports mecca the world over, capital for live events and a hotbed of creative talents. 
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      “It’s safe to say that when it comes to ‘spirit and grit’ no one does it better than this big-hearted region.”
      Monies raised on the night were donated to the HideOut Youth Zone Manchester and the event was supported by headline sponsors The Kamani Club.
      Brooke Vincent, known for her previous role on Coronation Street, stunned on the red carpetCredit: BackGrid
      Mary Bedford found fame on Love IslandCredit: BackGrid
      Jenny Powell co-hosted the eventCredit: BackGrid
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      BBC radio star leaves eye-watering sum in will after death from cancer at 66

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      A DOCTOR who also starred in BBC radio show The Archers for 36 years has left more than £1million in his will.GP Graham Blockey was 66 when he died of cancer last November,
      GP Graham Blockey, who starred in The Archers has left more than £1million in his willCredit: BBC
      Blockey got the part of Robert Snell on the long-running soap in 1986.
      His role saw him play the handyman husband of village busybody Lynda Snell, who is recognised as one of the most annoying characters on the show.
      He had initially auditioned for the part of a doctor in the soap but was told he didn’t sound like one and handed the part of Snell instead.
      He juggled his radio work with his duties as a doctor — having trained in medicine before trying his hand at acting.
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      While doing the role, he did locum work at hospitals before becoming a GP at a surgery in Dorking, Surrey, in 1993.
      Most of his patients seemed unaware of his radio persona as handyman character Robert.
      The dad of two left his £1.1million estate to wife Christine, whom he married in 1987. More

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      Jacqueline Jossa brutally house-shamed as fans spot she ‘faked’ her family Christmas snaps

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      JACQUELINE Jossa was torn down by fans online who accused her of ‘faking’ family Christmas photos. The EastEnders star got dressed up in matching pyjamas for a wholesome photoshoot in a huge manor house ahead of the festive season.
      Jacqueline Jossa and her family took part in a photoshoot to plug her new range of pyjamas for Christmas
      Some fans joked that she was pretending that she lived in a huge manor house
      They took the snaps at Hutton Hall in Essex – a huge country house worth over £10millionCredit: Handout
      But some fans accused her of pretending that the mansion, which is actually Hutton Hall in Essex, was her house.
      Jac was joined by her husband Dan Osborne and their children Ella and Mia.
      The clip saw the family decorating a Christmas tree and opening the front door together as if they were welcoming guests.
      The video was to celebrate the launch of her festive PJs for all the family – including four-legged friends.
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      “The fact that every year you shoot your Xmas pjs at my wedding venue has me,” one wrote.
      “If only we all lived in Hutton Hall,” another added.
      “She films so many of her clothing videos here,” a third wrote.
      “it did make me laugh…the ‘perfect’ family Christmas image,” echoed a fourth.
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      Jacqueline lives in a stunning £1.2million home that she bought in 2020 after winning I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!
      Before going into the jungle she opened up about money struggles, after quitting EastEnders to raise her kids.

      She said: “There’s been times where I haven’t had money. Before I went in the jungle I was struggling with money. I had to sell my house.
      “And then I went in the jungle and had amazing opportunities, so I would never ever ever look at somebody and say, ‘They’re not hustling enough’. You have to do it.”
      She further explained: I was on EastEnders for eight years where you got a set pay cheque every week. It was a set pay cheque and I didn’t have to do anything else. It was my comfort blanket, it was what I knew. Then it just wasn’t.
      “There’s no such thing for me as maternity pay, so when I had kids I had to leave and I had to do magazine covers to make money to feed my kids.”
      The BBC recently revealed that she was returning to the soap in an “explosive” comeback.
      Beside a photo of her standing next to the iconic Albert Square sign, the caption read: “Lauren Branning is making an explosive comeback to Walford as @jacjossa is set to reprise her role in the coming months!
      “Jacqueline was last seen on screen this June when her character travelled to France to spend some time with Peter and their son Louie, but things soon took a turn for the worse when Lauren discovered Peter was keeping a huge secret from her – his mum, Cindy, was alive.
      “The Beales have since returned to Walford, but just what brings Lauren back to the Square is yet to be revealed…”
      To celebrate her return and her birthday, she posed with a cake that looked like the figurehead of the Queen Vic pub.
      “It’s my birthday and I’m heading back to the square so Dan got me an unreal cake!! Queen vic,” she wrote on Instagram.
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      “As I wind down on my amazing family holiday, I spent my birthday with my most loved people.
      Jacqueline played Lauren until 2018, and then took a break until a brief return last year.
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      Tyler Christopher dead at 50: General Hospital co-star reveals Emmy-winner’s cause of death in heart-wrenching tribute

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      GENERAL Hospital star Tyler Christopher has died at the age of 50, a co-star confirmed on social media.The actor was best known for his daytime soap opera roles including Days of Our Lives.
      Tyler Christopher has died following a ‘cardiac event’Credit: Getty
      The actor was on General Hospital from 1996 to 2018Credit: Getty
      “It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Tyler Christopher,” General Hospital notable Maurice Bernard wrote on Instagram alongside two photos of the late star.
      “Tyler passed away this morning following a cardiac event in his San Diego apartment.”
      Maurice continued in the lengthy caption: “Tyler was a truly talented individual that lit up the screen in every scene he performed and relished bringing joy to his loyal fans through his acting. Tyler was a sweet soul and wonderful friend to all of those who knew him.
      “Tyler was an advocate for better mental health and substance use treatment who openly spoke about his struggles with bipolar depression and alcohol.”

      “We are beyond devastated by the loss of our dear friend and pray for his children and his father,” he concluded.
      Plenty of fans were quick to react in the comments section as one person wrote: “This breaks my heart.”
      Another shared: “Devastating news. My heart hurts. My deepest sympathies to all of Tyler’s family and friends and all that loved him.”
      The longtime TV actor played Nikolas Cassadine on General Hospital from 1996 to 2016.
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      The Emmy-winner also spent a season as Stefan DiMera on Days of Our Lives.
      “General Hospital was my first acting job,” Tyler once revealed in an interview with Digital Journal.
      “My first day was a little scary because I was new and I didn’t really know what I was doing, and I had a lot of dialogue.”
      In my first day, I thought everyone would judge me and I would get fired but I got through it because I was prepared, and it ended up being great,” he shared.
      Tyler’s death comes just five months after he was arrested for public intoxication after he drunkenly fell asleep in an airport.
      The star was later released; however, Tyler had a similar incident happen three years earlier, after he passed out in the back of an Uber following a night of drinking.
      Tyler was issued a $440 fine but was not ordered to enter an alcohol treatment program, TMZ shared at the time.
      Tyler is survived by two kids, Greysun and Boheme, who he shared with his ex-wife Brienne Pedigo.
      The TV star was an Emmy winnerCredit: Getty
      He also spent time on Days of Our LivesCredit: Getty More

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      Hollyoaks’ Jennifer Metcalfe looks incredible as she strips off to a thong in Marbella

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      HOLLYOAKS actress Jennifer Metcalfe looked absolutely incredible as she stripped off to a thong. The Channel 4 soap star flaunted her washboard abs whilst she enjoyed a sun filled getaway.
      Jennifer Metcalfe looked incredible as she enjoyed a sun-filled holidayCredit: BackGrid
      The soap actress flaunted her enviable curves as she opted for a dip in the seaCredit: BackGrid
      Jennifer, 40, opted a dip in the sea as she escaped the stormy UK to catch some winter rays.
      The Hollyoaks star stripped off to a skimpy two piece as she chose to dip her feet into the salty sea water.
      She splashed around as she enjoyed the picturesque views of the Spanish seaside town of Mabella.
      Jen flaunted her washboard abs as she opted for a black ensemble along with a designer Celine cap.
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      Alongside her sleeved plunging top, she opted for a simple thick chain necklace and a matching bracelet as she soaked up the sunshine.
      She also sported a largely natural look with minimal makeup as she showed off her enviable curves.
      The brunette beauty was all smiles as she later kneeled down and dug her heels in the sand as she attempted to enjoy the low tide.
      Jennifer doesn’t mind getting a little bit steamy on camera, as earlier in the year she said that sex scenes are as normal as ‘eating a sandwich to me.’
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      Her character of Mercedes McQueen has been going strong in the village for over 17 years since June of 2006 after she was first introduced by Bryan Kirkwood.
      Jen has had to undertake a lot of scenes with her male co-stars, and speaking to The Sun, Jen said the conditions forced her to get used to steamy scenes quickly
      “It’s honestly like eating a sandwich on a bench in a park for me,” she quipped.
      “I think because my character is quite feisty and fiery with the boys.”
      She added: “I had to get used to it very quickly. So I did, and honestly, it’s like eating sandwich.” 
      The star flaunted her washboard abs as she made her way down the picturesque beachCredit: BackGrid
      She was all smiles as she sat down in the sand to enjoy the low tidesCredit: BackGrid More

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      EastEnders’ Gillian Taylforth finds love again with ten-years-younger toyboy – four years after split from drug baron ex

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      ACTRESS Gillian Taylforth has found love again with new boyfriend Philip Oag.The EastEnders legend, who called off her wedding to Dave Fairbairn in 2019, enjoyed a stroll with her new beau in Hertfordshire.
      Gillian Taylforth has been spotted with her new boyfriend Philip OagCredit: Splash
      The EastEnders actress enjoyed a stroll with the company director in HertfordshireCredit: Splash
      Gillian, 68, and Philip, 59, looked in good spiritsCredit: Splash
      Gillian, known to millions for playing Kathy Beale in the BBC soap, wrapped up in a shearling coat which she teamed with a white scarf and black boots.
      She appeared happy and was spotted smiling next to dapper Philip, who was dressed in a navy blazer, a light jumper and dark trousers.
      Sources told The Sun the pair have been dating for at least a year and are living together at Gillian’s house.
      A source told The Sun: “Gillian is head over heels for Philip – they’ve been secretly dating for over a year and he’s even moved into her home. Everyone’s so pleased for her.”
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      Philip is the director of operations at The Cranley Clinic – a cosmetic clinic in London.
      He is 59 years old – almost 10 years younger than the soap stalwart.
      Gillian previously dated her convicted drug baron ex-boyfriend Fairbairn for six years, but she decided to call off their planned wedding at the end of 2019 after a series of disagreements.
      He was later jailed in 2022 after admitting possessing firearms and being found guilty of perverting the course of justice.
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      He previously served seven years in jail after being found guilty in 2003 of plotting to import one of the biggest ecstasy hauls seized in the UK.
      During their relationship, Gillian was banned from driving for 24 months when she failed a breath test and was found to be drunk behind the wheel and “significantly over” the booze limit.
      Gillian found fame in Albert Square in 1985 and remained until 2000.
      She then appeared in Footballers’ Wives, The Bill and Hollyoaks before returning to EastEnders in 2015.
      Hailing from Islington in London, the 67-year-old actress – who is the sister of fellow star Kim Taylforth – has been a part of the London-based programme since its beginning.
      Her character is currently skint and struggling to find a home with new husband Rocky – played by Brian Conley – who has a secret gambling habit.
      Gillian’s agent has been approached for comment.
      The couple have been dating for a yearCredit: Splash
      Kathy is currently skint and at odds with son Ian Beale in EastEndersCredit: BBC
      Gillian with on-screen partner Brian Conley at the soap awards in JuneCredit: Rex More