Oh dear: there's trouble in Strictly Come Dancing paradise. Judge Craig Revel Horwood has been stirring the pot by suggesting that pro Kristina Rihanoff was "gutted" to be paired with Daniel O'Donnell, while another report suggested that Oti Mabuse thought her celeb Anthony Ogogo was an "arsehole" before they started working together (Anthony's insisted that's not true).
But both of those duos could have had it a lot worse, as these six disastrous partnerships from the past prove:
1. Lynda Bellingham & Darren Bennett (series seven, 2009)
How far did they get? Finished in 13th place
What's the problem? We didn't know it at the time, but Lynda's widower Michael Pattemore revealed in his book My Lynda that she didn't get on with her partner Darren - because he was a "miserable git" who wanted to dance solidly with No Fun Allowed. "Even when they went for a cup of coffee afterwards, she...
But both of those duos could have had it a lot worse, as these six disastrous partnerships from the past prove:
1. Lynda Bellingham & Darren Bennett (series seven, 2009)
How far did they get? Finished in 13th place
What's the problem? We didn't know it at the time, but Lynda's widower Michael Pattemore revealed in his book My Lynda that she didn't get on with her partner Darren - because he was a "miserable git" who wanted to dance solidly with No Fun Allowed. "Even when they went for a cup of coffee afterwards, she...
- 10/2/2015
- Digital Spy
Lynda Bellingham thought her Strictly Come Dancing partner Darren Bennett was "such a miserable git", according to her husband Michael Pattemore.
The late TV star, who died of cancer aged 66 last year, is said to have hated her 2009 stint on the BBC One ballroom competition due to the unflattering costumes and her professional dance partner.
In an extract from Pattemore's new book My Lynda, he writes: "There were two things about Strictly she didn't like. One was her body image. She always thought she looked fat. I kept saying she didn't.
"She picked this ruched gold dress and she said it made her look 20 times bigger than what she was."
He went on to claim that the actress and broadcaster had "no fun" with Bennett - who starred on Strictly for five years from 2004.
"And the other thing, she said her partner Darren Bennett was such a miserable git," he wrote.
The late TV star, who died of cancer aged 66 last year, is said to have hated her 2009 stint on the BBC One ballroom competition due to the unflattering costumes and her professional dance partner.
In an extract from Pattemore's new book My Lynda, he writes: "There were two things about Strictly she didn't like. One was her body image. She always thought she looked fat. I kept saying she didn't.
"She picked this ruched gold dress and she said it made her look 20 times bigger than what she was."
He went on to claim that the actress and broadcaster had "no fun" with Bennett - who starred on Strictly for five years from 2004.
"And the other thing, she said her partner Darren Bennett was such a miserable git," he wrote.
- 9/24/2015
- Digital Spy
Amanda Redman endured a ''hideous'' 2014. The 58-year-old actress lost her mother Joan and her close friend and former 'Loose Women' presenter Lynda Bellingham within the space of 24 hours, and has admitted the emotional turmoil left her feeling ''so lonely''. The 'New Tricks' star said: ''I lost Lynda on the Sunday and my mother on the Monday. Their funerals were just days apart. ''It wasn't great. My husband drove me up to attend them but then he had to go back to London. I made my way into this apartment they had sorted for me. ''It was so empty in this baron place.
- 8/27/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
HBO is apparently hoping the Yorkshire Dales will be the setting of the next Downton Abbey-style British hit.
The Us network is reportedly developing a new version of BBC drama All Creatures Great and Small, according to The Mirror, but it's probably worth taking this news with a pinch of salt.
The original series starred Christopher Timothy as vet James Herriot alongside the likes of Robert Hardy and future Doctor Who lead Peter Davison.
It was one of the biggest shows on UK television during its heyday, running from 1978 to 1980 and 1988 to 1990.
Based on the books by Alf Wight, the series was brought back for a three-part sequel titled Young James Herriot in 2011.
Set in the fictional Yorkshire village of Darrowby, the series also starred late actress Lynda Bellingham as Herriot's wife Helen. The role was originally played by Timothy's real-life partner Carol Drinkwater before their split.
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The Us network is reportedly developing a new version of BBC drama All Creatures Great and Small, according to The Mirror, but it's probably worth taking this news with a pinch of salt.
The original series starred Christopher Timothy as vet James Herriot alongside the likes of Robert Hardy and future Doctor Who lead Peter Davison.
It was one of the biggest shows on UK television during its heyday, running from 1978 to 1980 and 1988 to 1990.
Based on the books by Alf Wight, the series was brought back for a three-part sequel titled Young James Herriot in 2011.
Set in the fictional Yorkshire village of Darrowby, the series also starred late actress Lynda Bellingham as Herriot's wife Helen. The role was originally played by Timothy's real-life partner Carol Drinkwater before their split.
Watch a...
- 7/27/2015
- Digital Spy
Christopher Biggins and Patricia Hodge were among the celebrities to pay tribute to Lynda Bellingham at a memorial service yesterday (11.02.15). The 66-year-old actor and the 'Miranda' star were among the 300-strong congregation at the service, which was held at St. Stephen's Church - where she married husband Michael Pattermore in 2008 - in central London to celebrate the life of the actress, who passed away from colon cancer in October at the age of 66. Leading the tributes was Lynda's husband Michael who said: ''Six years and nine months ago I stood here, about to marry the most beautiful woman in...
- 2/10/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
The stars of Loose Women will pay tribute to Lynda Bellingham at the National Television Awards tonight (January 21).
Panellists Coleen Nolan, Kaye Adams, Linda Robson, Sherrie Hewson, Jane Moore, Janet Street Porter and Jamelia will wear black outfits with orange accessories, the colours of the charity Action Against Cancer.
Bellingham was heavily involved with the charity before her death in October. She died at the age of 66 following a battle with cancer.
Her husband, Michael Pattemore, has since become the charity's ambassador.
Nolan said: "Cancer affects so many lives and families and anything that might raise awareness of the work that these charities do is worthwhile.
"Lynda was such a fantastic Loose Woman and an incredible friend. She is always in our thoughts."
Pattemore added: "Lynda would be so proud to see so many people supporting Action Against Cancer, which is such a great charity... one day we will beat this disease.
Panellists Coleen Nolan, Kaye Adams, Linda Robson, Sherrie Hewson, Jane Moore, Janet Street Porter and Jamelia will wear black outfits with orange accessories, the colours of the charity Action Against Cancer.
Bellingham was heavily involved with the charity before her death in October. She died at the age of 66 following a battle with cancer.
Her husband, Michael Pattemore, has since become the charity's ambassador.
Nolan said: "Cancer affects so many lives and families and anything that might raise awareness of the work that these charities do is worthwhile.
"Lynda was such a fantastic Loose Woman and an incredible friend. She is always in our thoughts."
Pattemore added: "Lynda would be so proud to see so many people supporting Action Against Cancer, which is such a great charity... one day we will beat this disease.
- 1/21/2015
- Digital Spy
Linda Robson will pay tribute to the late Lynda Bellingham in 'Birds of a Feather'. The 56-year-old actress has confessed she asked bosses of the ITV comedy to give her character Tracey a cancer scare storyline after her former 'Loose Women' colleague lost her battle with colon cancer earlier this year. Tracey will be seen struggling to show her sister Sharon (Pauline Quirke) and pal Dorien (Lesley Joseph) a growth she finds and the plot is Linda's way of raising awareness of cancer, which also ended her father's life and affected her mother. She shared: ''We were thinking of storylines and what women...
- 12/31/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
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The Sixth Doctor is back in the courtroom this month he is brought face to face with his evil future self in Trial of the Valeyard! Starring Colin Baker as the Doctor, Michael Jayston as the Valeyard and the sadly recently departed Lynda Bellingham as the Inquisitor, Trial of the Valeyard was released as a subscriber special around 12...
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The Sixth Doctor is back in the courtroom this month he is brought face to face with his evil future self in Trial of the Valeyard! Starring Colin Baker as the Doctor, Michael Jayston as the Valeyard and the sadly recently departed Lynda Bellingham as the Inquisitor, Trial of the Valeyard was released as a subscriber special around 12...
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- 12/22/2014
- by Christian Cawley
- Kasterborous.com
Lynda Bellingham's son Michael Peluso claims a simple medical test could've saved his mother's life. Michael, 31 - who is one of Lynda and ex-husband Nunzio Peluso's two sons - has spoken out for the first time since his mother lost her battle with colon cancer last month to reveal she had been living with the disease for 18 months before it was diagnosed. Former 'Loose Women' panellist Lynda had undergone regular routine tests which failed to catch the disease and Michael believes if his mother had been offered a colonoscopy earlier, she could still be alive. He said: ''She was a...
- 11/18/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
A famous Oxo advert starring the late Lynda Bellingham is to be aired on Christmas Day (25.12.14) in tribute to her. The actress died at the age of 66 in October from colon cancer before she was able to fulfil her wish to spend one more Christmas with her family. A Facebook campaign was started by fan Beverley Hardwick to get the 1984 advertisement aired again and now ITV has confirmed it will broadcast the commercial starring Lynda and her Oxo family during a prime time show on the festive day. The news was exclusively announced by Ruth Langsford on 'Loose Women' today...
- 11/11/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
An Oxo advert starring Lynda Bellingham will be aired on ITV on Christmas Day.
The news was announced during Loose Women on Tuesday (November 11), when Ruth Langsford revealed that 'Christmas With Lynda' would be shown during the "commercial break of a major, prime time show".
According to Oxo, hundreds of thousands of people have asked for the 1984 advert to be played in memory of the actress.
The advert will also be available to watch online throughout the day.
Premier Foods, which owns the Oxo brand, said: ''The 'My Christmas Oxo' advert from 1984, starring much-loved actress Lynda Bellingham, will be re-screened on Christmas Day in memory of her life and career.
''Over the past few weeks, hundreds of thousands of Lynda's fans have rallied behind a call for the return of the ad as a fitting tribute for all the inspiring things she achieved during her career.
''To honour the sad...
The news was announced during Loose Women on Tuesday (November 11), when Ruth Langsford revealed that 'Christmas With Lynda' would be shown during the "commercial break of a major, prime time show".
According to Oxo, hundreds of thousands of people have asked for the 1984 advert to be played in memory of the actress.
The advert will also be available to watch online throughout the day.
Premier Foods, which owns the Oxo brand, said: ''The 'My Christmas Oxo' advert from 1984, starring much-loved actress Lynda Bellingham, will be re-screened on Christmas Day in memory of her life and career.
''Over the past few weeks, hundreds of thousands of Lynda's fans have rallied behind a call for the return of the ad as a fitting tribute for all the inspiring things she achieved during her career.
''To honour the sad...
- 11/11/2014
- Digital Spy
Christopher Biggins paid tribute to close friend Lynda Bellingham when he appeared on Loose Women today (November 4).
The funeral of the show's former star, who died last month after a battle with cancer, was held yesterday in Somerset.
Biggins said of the service: "We shouldn't be sad anymore because we did give her the most wonderful send-off.
"It was fantastic, from the people outside the church to the people inside. There were ten people who spoke, and each person, nobody spoke before to say, 'What are we going to say? What are we going to do?'
"I was the last person, I kept thinking I am going to have to cross things off my script but no-one repeated themselves. It was a tribute to Lynda - we were all experienced in our experiences with Lynda and that was wonderful."
Panellist Coleen Nolan added: "It seems a ridiculous thing to...
The funeral of the show's former star, who died last month after a battle with cancer, was held yesterday in Somerset.
Biggins said of the service: "We shouldn't be sad anymore because we did give her the most wonderful send-off.
"It was fantastic, from the people outside the church to the people inside. There were ten people who spoke, and each person, nobody spoke before to say, 'What are we going to say? What are we going to do?'
"I was the last person, I kept thinking I am going to have to cross things off my script but no-one repeated themselves. It was a tribute to Lynda - we were all experienced in our experiences with Lynda and that was wonderful."
Panellist Coleen Nolan added: "It seems a ridiculous thing to...
- 11/4/2014
- Digital Spy
Denise Welch read out a self-penned ode to Lynda Bellingham at her funeral today (03.11.14). The 'Loose Women' star delivered the poem she had written in memory of the late actress - who passed away in October, aged 66, after losing her battle with colon cancer - during a touching service at St Bartholomew's Church in Crewkerne, Somerset, this afternoon. Guests - who included Lynda's close friend Christopher Biggins, who wore a pink suit because he ''knew it would put a smile on her face'' - flooded the church to pay their last respects to the well-loved star and broke out in...
- 11/3/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
Lynda Bellingham was buried today (03.11.14) as fireworks were let off at her graveside. The actress - who passed away in October after losing her battle with colon cancer - was laid to rest at St Bartholomew's Church in Crewkerne, Somerset, and as her coffin was committed to the earth at a nearby cemetery several fireworks exploded in the sky in keeping with her wish that her friends and family ''have a party when I'm gone''. Her coffin - which was covered in white flowers - was carried by her husband Michael Pattemore, sons Michael and Robert and her stepson Bradley to...
- 10/31/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
Denise Welch read out a self-penned ode to Lynda Bellingham at her funeral today (03.11.14). The 'Loose Women' star delivered the poem she had written in memory of the late actress - who passed away in October, aged 66, after losing her battle with colon cancer - during a touching service at St Bartholomew's Church in Crewkerne, Somerset, this afternoon. Guests - who included Lynda's close friend Christopher Biggins, who wore a pink suit because he ''knew it would put a smile on her face'' - flooded the church to pay their last respects to the well-loved star and broke out in...
- 10/31/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
Jennifer Ellison is ''heartbroken'' over Lynda Bellingham's death. The former 'Brookside' actress - who appeared with the late star in the stage adaptation of 'Calendar Girls' from 2010 to 2011 - confessed she was left devastated when Lynda passed away last week at the age of 63 after losing her battle with cancer. The blonde beauty - who also starred alongside the late singer Bernie Nolan in the production - added that the former 'Loose Women' star had been like a mother to her and offered her condolences to Lynda's husband Michael Pattemore. She told Ok! magazine: ''Lynda was like a...
- 10/28/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
Lynda Bellingham ''would be thrilled'' her autobiography has made the bestseller list. According to her publisher, the late Loose Women' star - whose book 'There's Something I've Been Dying To Tell You' sold 35,084 copies in just a week after she died from cancer on October 19 this year - would have been pleased the work is reaching such a wide audience and helping more people. According to the Daily Mirror newspaper, the book's publisher, Hodder, said: ''Lynda would have been thrilled. She wrote it to help people and wanted it to reach the widest audience.'' Lynda passed away aged 66...
- 10/27/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
Lynda Bellingham's funeral will be a Royal Variety-style celebration of her life. The beloved actress and television presenter passed away earlier this week after losing her battle with cancer and her husband Michael Pattemore is honouring her dying wish by inviting her close pals to give her ''one last show''. Christopher Biggins, Maureen Lipman, Jane McDonald, Denise Welch and Nickolas Grace will all perform at the celebration in Somerset next Monday (03.11.14) before a memorial service is held in London at a later date. Christopher, Lynda's best friend of 40-years, explained: ''It's going to be the longest funeral ever! Michael has asked Maureen,...
- 10/26/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
Prince Charles has paid tribute to Lynda Bellingham, admitting she will be ''hugely missed''. The 65-year-old royal praised the late star, who died on Sunday (19.10.14) aged 66 after battling colon cancer, for being a fantastic ambassador for his charity Prime (Prince's Initiative for Mature Enterprise) and a ''marvellous actress''. Speaking to delegates at the launch of his new Prime initiative in London yesterday (23.10.14), he said: ''Before referring to the work of Prime, I did just want to pay, if I may, a special tribute to Lynda Bellingham, who was, as many of you know, a wonderful ambassador for...
- 10/24/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
Lynda Bellingham's funeral will be a Royal Variety-style celebration of her life. The beloved actress and television presenter passed away earlier this week after losing her battle with cancer and her husband Michael Pattemore is honouring her dying wish by inviting her close pals to give her ''one last show''. Christopher Biggins, Maureen Lipman, Jane McDonald, Denise Welch and Nickolas Grace will all perform at the celebration in Somerset next Monday (03.11.14) before a memorial service is held in London at a later date. Christopher, Lynda's best friend of 40-years, explained: ''It's going to be the longest funeral ever! Michael has asked Maureen,...
- 10/23/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
Lynda Bellingham's final television interview aired on Loose Women today (October 22).
The actress and Loose Women panellist passed away on Sunday (October 19) after a battle with cancer.
In her final interview, Bellingham discussed her plans for the final Christmas she hoped to spend with family and how she would like to be remembered, as well as how she felt about coming to the end of her life.
Asked by an emotional Coleen Nolan how she would like to be remembered, she replied: "Just as an honest person. We've been through this as 'loose women', and you can't do Loose Women unless you're honest.
"You can't hide anything, it really is honest when we answer questions. That's why I felt like I could write about it. Trust is a huge thing, not just as an actor; not just as a lover; not just as a wife."
She went on to...
The actress and Loose Women panellist passed away on Sunday (October 19) after a battle with cancer.
In her final interview, Bellingham discussed her plans for the final Christmas she hoped to spend with family and how she would like to be remembered, as well as how she felt about coming to the end of her life.
Asked by an emotional Coleen Nolan how she would like to be remembered, she replied: "Just as an honest person. We've been through this as 'loose women', and you can't do Loose Women unless you're honest.
"You can't hide anything, it really is honest when we answer questions. That's why I felt like I could write about it. Trust is a huge thing, not just as an actor; not just as a lover; not just as a wife."
She went on to...
- 10/22/2014
- Digital Spy
Lynda Bellingham had been planning a family Christmas before her death. The beloved actress and television presenter was excitedly planning her final Christmas with her two sons and her husband Michael Pattemore before she sadly passed away in hospital on Sunday (19.10.14) after battling colorectal cancer for 15 months. In an emotional interview with 'Loose Women' - which was filmed last week - Lynda revealed that she was looking forward to having a real Christmas tree. According to the Daily Mirror newspaper, she told Janet Street-Porter and Coleen Nolan: ''Michael spent years trying to put me off a real tree and we're very...
- 10/22/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
Lynda Bellingham's former 'Loose Women' co-host Jane McDonald has paid tribute to her late friend and admits she can't believe ''she's gone''. The singer starred on the panel of the chat show with Lynda - who lost her battle with colon cancer on Sunday (19.10.14) at the age of 66 - and became very close friends with her. Jane is in total shock that Lynda passed away before fulfilling her dying wish of spending one last Christmas with her family, husband Michael, 59, and her sons, Michael, 31, and Robbie, 26, because she had seemed in such ''good spirits'' since choosing to...
- 10/20/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
The Loose Women panellists have paid tribute to their friend and colleague Lynda Bellingham.
Ruth Langsford opened today's show (October 20), by speaking about Bellingham.
She said: "We want this to be a celebration of Lynda as well, she was such fun and so full of energy and verve but we miss her so much."
Coleen Nolan added: "We miss her already so much. It's so hard not to be sad and the only thing that I think will get me through the day is that I can almost feel her behind me, whacking me, going, 'Get on with it! Stop being sad'.
"She was such a strong woman right up until the end... brave and funny. I finished her autobiography and I laughed and I cried. The strength. It shines through in the whole book and just the honesty of her. She was such a fantastic woman."
Nadia Sawalha described...
Ruth Langsford opened today's show (October 20), by speaking about Bellingham.
She said: "We want this to be a celebration of Lynda as well, she was such fun and so full of energy and verve but we miss her so much."
Coleen Nolan added: "We miss her already so much. It's so hard not to be sad and the only thing that I think will get me through the day is that I can almost feel her behind me, whacking me, going, 'Get on with it! Stop being sad'.
"She was such a strong woman right up until the end... brave and funny. I finished her autobiography and I laughed and I cried. The strength. It shines through in the whole book and just the honesty of her. She was such a fantastic woman."
Nadia Sawalha described...
- 10/20/2014
- Digital Spy
After only very recently being diagnosed with cancer, Lynda Bellingham passed away yesterday (October 19) at the age of 66.
Famous as the Oxo mum and for her roles in Doctor Who, All Creatures Great and Small, The Bill and more, Bellingham also was a regular panellist on Loose Women for several years.
Below Digital Spy rounds up just some of the tributes to Bellingham from her friends, family and fans around the world.
Incredibly sad to hear that Macmillan Ambassador Lynda Bellingham has passed away of cancer. Our thoughts are with her friends and family
— Macmillan Cancer (@macmillancancer) October 20, 2014
We fell in love with Lynda Bellingham when she was Oxo Mum. Remembering her with warmth and love today.
— Susanna Reid (@susannareid100) October 20, 2014
So sad about the lovely Lynda Bellingham. She seemed such a love. Thoughts are with her family... We have to bloody beat cancer!
— Diana Vickers (@DianaVickers) October 20, 2014
Our thoughts...
Famous as the Oxo mum and for her roles in Doctor Who, All Creatures Great and Small, The Bill and more, Bellingham also was a regular panellist on Loose Women for several years.
Below Digital Spy rounds up just some of the tributes to Bellingham from her friends, family and fans around the world.
Incredibly sad to hear that Macmillan Ambassador Lynda Bellingham has passed away of cancer. Our thoughts are with her friends and family
— Macmillan Cancer (@macmillancancer) October 20, 2014
We fell in love with Lynda Bellingham when she was Oxo Mum. Remembering her with warmth and love today.
— Susanna Reid (@susannareid100) October 20, 2014
So sad about the lovely Lynda Bellingham. She seemed such a love. Thoughts are with her family... We have to bloody beat cancer!
— Diana Vickers (@DianaVickers) October 20, 2014
Our thoughts...
- 10/20/2014
- Digital Spy
Nadia Sawalha has paid tribute to her late friend and colleague Lynda Bellingham.
The Loose Women star spoke emotionally about the actress, who lost her battle with cancer at the age of 66 on Sunday (October 19).
"She is one loved woman and I think we're all just heartbroken because her last wish was that she'd spend Christmas with her family so we're all heartbroken for that," Sawalha told Lorraine Kelly on ITV today.
"Anyone who knew Lynda, and who knew her well, knew that she was this absolute live wire. She would come into a room and light the place up, everybody loved her.
"She got me my first ever job on the Oxo ad actually, and we worked together on Second Thoughts, and we all absolutely adored her because she was in that true sense of the word 'the actress'."
She continued: "She loved it - she had none of...
The Loose Women star spoke emotionally about the actress, who lost her battle with cancer at the age of 66 on Sunday (October 19).
"She is one loved woman and I think we're all just heartbroken because her last wish was that she'd spend Christmas with her family so we're all heartbroken for that," Sawalha told Lorraine Kelly on ITV today.
"Anyone who knew Lynda, and who knew her well, knew that she was this absolute live wire. She would come into a room and light the place up, everybody loved her.
"She got me my first ever job on the Oxo ad actually, and we worked together on Second Thoughts, and we all absolutely adored her because she was in that true sense of the word 'the actress'."
She continued: "She loved it - she had none of...
- 10/20/2014
- Digital Spy
Lynda Bellingham has died aged 66. The actress passed away in her husband Michael Pattermore's arms in hospital on Sunday (19.10.14) after battling colon cancer, which had spread to her lungs and liver. In a statement on behalf of her family, her agent, Sue Latimer, said: ''Lynda died peacefully in her husband's arms yesterday at a London hospital. ''Her family would like to thank the nurses and staff for their tremendous care and support. ''Actor, writer and presenter - to the end Lynda was a consummate professional.'' The former 'Loose Women' panellist was diagnosed with cancer in July last year and recently admitted...
- 10/20/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
Lynda Bellingham has died at the age of 66.
The actress and TV presenter, who had been battling cancer since 2013, passed away "in her husband's arms" yesterday (October 19), her agent confirmed.
In a statement on behalf of Bellingham's family, Sue Latimer said: "Lynda died peacefully in her husband's arms yesterday at a London hospital.
"Her family would like to thank the nurses and staff for their tremendous care and support.
"Actor, writer and presenter - to the end Lynda was a consummate professional."
Bellingham revealed last month that her cancer battle had worsened and that she had chosen to stop chemotherapy.
Bellingham has been a fixture of British television dating back to the 1970s, and was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire for her charity work earlier this year.
She memorably starred in the long-running Oxo adverts, played Helen Herriot in All Creatures Great and Small, and...
The actress and TV presenter, who had been battling cancer since 2013, passed away "in her husband's arms" yesterday (October 19), her agent confirmed.
In a statement on behalf of Bellingham's family, Sue Latimer said: "Lynda died peacefully in her husband's arms yesterday at a London hospital.
"Her family would like to thank the nurses and staff for their tremendous care and support.
"Actor, writer and presenter - to the end Lynda was a consummate professional."
Bellingham revealed last month that her cancer battle had worsened and that she had chosen to stop chemotherapy.
Bellingham has been a fixture of British television dating back to the 1970s, and was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire for her charity work earlier this year.
She memorably starred in the long-running Oxo adverts, played Helen Herriot in All Creatures Great and Small, and...
- 10/20/2014
- Digital Spy
Lynda Bellingham, the beloved Canadian-born British actress, died on Sunday after a battle with cancer. She was 66.
Lynda Bellingham Dies
Bellingham had been battling colon cancer since July 2013 before passing away “in her husbands arms,” according to the BBC. In recent months, her cancer had spread to her lungs and liver.
"Lynda died peacefully in her husband's arms yesterday at a London hospital,” said Sue Latimer. "Actor, writer and presenter - to the end Lynda was a consummate professional."
Bellingham got her start on TV in the early 70s, appearing in guest roles on The Misfit, Kate, A Family War and more. She went on to play Nurse Hilda Price on General Hospital and Ruth Isaacs on Mackenzie. In the 80s, she played The Inquisitor on Doctor Who and went on to land the part of Helen on All Creatures Great and Small, a role for which she’s best known.
Lynda Bellingham Dies
Bellingham had been battling colon cancer since July 2013 before passing away “in her husbands arms,” according to the BBC. In recent months, her cancer had spread to her lungs and liver.
"Lynda died peacefully in her husband's arms yesterday at a London hospital,” said Sue Latimer. "Actor, writer and presenter - to the end Lynda was a consummate professional."
Bellingham got her start on TV in the early 70s, appearing in guest roles on The Misfit, Kate, A Family War and more. She went on to play Nurse Hilda Price on General Hospital and Ruth Isaacs on Mackenzie. In the 80s, she played The Inquisitor on Doctor Who and went on to land the part of Helen on All Creatures Great and Small, a role for which she’s best known.
- 10/20/2014
- Uinterview
Lynda Bellingham was given a standing ovation from the 'Loose Women' studio audience as she arrived on set for the final time. The actress, who has terminal bowel cancer and just weeks to live, filmed her final appearance on the popular ITV show - which will air on Wednesday (23.10.14) - and was interviewed by her former co-hosts Coleen Nolan and Janet Street-Porter, the Sunday People reports. Asked how she would like to be remembered, the 66 year old said: ''Just as an honest person. ''We've been through this as 'Loose Women' - you can't do 'Loose Women' unless you're honest.'' She continued: ''You...
- 10/19/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
Lynda Bellingham hopes to be reunited with her long-lost father when she dies. On September 28, 2014, the former 'Loose Women' presenter announced that she would be stopping the chemotherapy to treat her terminal bowel cancer, leaving her with just a few weeks to live. Now the 66-year-old actress and television personality - who was adopted by British parents shortly after being born - has revealed that she hopes to meet her biological father in heaven. In her autobiography, 'Memoir', Lynda has explained how she wishes she could have met her Canadian father, Carl Seymour Hutton. She wrote: ''I am drawn once again...
- 10/6/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
Lynda Bellingham has revealed her dying wishes. The 66-year-old actress - who has terminal bowel cancer which has spread to her liver and lungs - announced she only has weeks to live over the weekend but hopes her husband, Michael Pattermore, 59 and her sons, Robbie, 26 and 31-year-old Michael can do some of the things she hasn't got round to doing. She told the Daily Mirror newspaper: ''There were so many things left that I wanted to do - but I hope my sons will use my energy and look after my hubby and love each other.'' Lynda - who starred as...
- 9/29/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
Lynda Bellingham's husband Michael Pattermore says her impending death from cancer will ''create the biggest hole my life''. The 66-year-old TV star has announced her intention to stop chemotherapy treatment for her terminal bowel cancer next month, which means she only has several weeks to live. Michael - married the former 'Loose Women' co-host in May 2008 - has no idea how he's going to cope with the loss of his wife. He told the Daily Mirror newspaper: ''I am the most positive-thinking guy in the world. Unfortunately, it doesn't matter how positive I am on this one, the Good Lord is going...
- 9/27/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
The 'Loose Women' stars sent messages of support to former co-host Lynda Bellingham following her decision to stop having treatment for her cancer. The panel of the ITV chat show praised Lynda for her bravery following her announcement at the weekend she only has a few months to live and presented a montage of clips of the well-loved broadcaster's time on the lunch-time programme today (29.09.14). Ruth Langsford said: ''We're all thinking about her today here at 'Loose Women'. ''Thousands of you have been sending your love and messages - 12,000 at the moment, and we've only just come on air -...
- 9/26/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
Penelope Keith and Angela Lansbury are among the stars in the Queen's New Year Honours List for 2014.
Pete Tong, Karren Brady and Ruth Jones are also named on the annual list.
For the first time since the Order of the British Empire was founded in 1917, women outnumber men in the overall list.
Keith - perhaps best known for her roles in the sitcoms The Good Life and To the Manor Born - is named a dame. She said: "You know I sort of feel elated, exhausted and thrilled. It's the big one. I had already got an OBE and then a Cbe, so I don't know what is better than the icing on the cake, but this is."
British-born Murder, She Wrote star Lansbury is also named a dame for her successful acting career, charitable work and philanthropy.
Apprentice star Karren Brady, the vice-chair of West Ham Football Club, gets...
Pete Tong, Karren Brady and Ruth Jones are also named on the annual list.
For the first time since the Order of the British Empire was founded in 1917, women outnumber men in the overall list.
Keith - perhaps best known for her roles in the sitcoms The Good Life and To the Manor Born - is named a dame. She said: "You know I sort of feel elated, exhausted and thrilled. It's the big one. I had already got an OBE and then a Cbe, so I don't know what is better than the icing on the cake, but this is."
British-born Murder, She Wrote star Lansbury is also named a dame for her successful acting career, charitable work and philanthropy.
Apprentice star Karren Brady, the vice-chair of West Ham Football Club, gets...
- 12/30/2013
- Digital Spy
Lynda Bellingham has been ''cooking for England'' since being diagnosed with cancer. The former 'Loose Women' panellist - who announced last month she has the deadly disease - has been taking to the kitchen in the early hours of the day to treat her family to luxury feasts as she has so much spare time on her hands due to her diagnosis. Writing in her fortnightly column in Yours magazine, she told readers: ''Forced to stay at home, I'm trying really hard to do something that's eluded me recently - just relax and potter. ''I love being at home...
- 8/6/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Lynda Bellingham has been ''cooking for England'' since being diagnosed with cancer. The former 'Loose Women' panellist - who announced last month she has the deadly disease - has been taking to the kitchen in the early hours of the day to treat her family to luxury feasts as she has so much spare time on her hands due to her diagnosis. Writing in her fortnightly column in Yours magazine, she told readers: ''Forced to stay at home, I'm trying really hard to do something that's eluded me recently - just relax and potter. ''I love being at home...
- 8/3/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Lynda Bellingham woke up from her first bout of chemotherapy to the news Bernie Nolan had died. The former 'Loose Women' star - who announced last week she has been diagnosed with cancer - is determined to fight the deadly disease and make a full recovery, but her confidence was knocked when she discovered the singer had lost her long and hard battle to breast cancer aged 52. In a letter written to Yours magazine readers, Lynda, said: ''When you hear the word cancer applied to yourself, you do initially think it's a death sentence - even though in my case...
- 7/23/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Lynda Bellingham woke up from her first bout of chemotherapy to the news Bernie Nolan had died. The former 'Loose Women' star - who announced last week she has been diagnosed with cancer - is determined to fight the deadly disease and make a full recovery, but her confidence was knocked when she discovered the singer had lost her long and hard battle to breast cancer aged 52. In a letter written to Yours magazine readers, Lynda, said: ''When you hear the word cancer applied to yourself, you do initially think it's a death sentence - even though in my case...
- 7/19/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Lynda Bellingham won't reveal what type of cancer she has. The former 'Loose Women' star announced she has been diagnosed with the disease on Tuesday (16.07.13) over Twitter, but she is refusing to share any other aspect of her struggle with the public because she wants to maintain her privacy. She told the Daily Mail newspaper: ''It's my body and nobody else's business. In months to come, I may change my mind. But, for now, I'm pulling up the drawbridge and speaking to no-one outside my immediate family. ''It's early days. It's been a lot to absorb and I'd like to hang on...
- 7/19/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
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Lynda Bellingham, who played the Inquisitor, has been diagnosed with cancer. The actress, who appeared during the fourteen-part epic, Trial of a Time Lord (1986) opposite Colin Baker’s Sixth Doctor...
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- 7/18/2013
- by Philip Bates
- Kasterborous.com
Several stars have sent messages of support to Lynda Bellingham after she revealed she has cancer. The 65-year-old actress announced yesterday (16.07.13) she is battling the deadly disease, but she has been surrounded by positivity by her former co-stars including 'Loose Women' panellist Denise Welch, who tweeted Lynda from her honeymoon in France. She wrote: ''Stay strong!! #keepfighting #youwillbeatit xxx (sic).'' Former 'Loose Women' anchor Kate Thornton wrote: ''Bellers, if anyone can take this illness on and show it who's boss it's you. Sending you love and strength xxx (sic).'' Rav Wilding added: ''Sending lots of love Bellows, see you soon...
- 7/17/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Actor cancels UK theatre tour of A Passionate Woman in order to receive treatment
Actor Lynda Bellingham has been diagnosed with cancer, and will cancel a nationwide theatre tour to fight the disease.
The 65-year-old actor did not reveal the nature of her disease, but has pulled out of a planned revival of Kay Mellor's comedy A Passionate Woman this autumn.
The production had been due to open at the Sheffield Lyceum theatre in September, before commencing a national tour. However, while doctors advised Bellingham against taking part for the time being, co-producers Sheffield theatres, David Pugh & Dafydd Rogers hope to present it next year.
"I'm devastated not to be able to honour my commitments to the play this year," said Bellingham, "but having toured many times before, I'm aware of the sheer stamina needed, and I need to prioritise my recovery. That said, nothing's going to stop me coming back next year,...
Actor Lynda Bellingham has been diagnosed with cancer, and will cancel a nationwide theatre tour to fight the disease.
The 65-year-old actor did not reveal the nature of her disease, but has pulled out of a planned revival of Kay Mellor's comedy A Passionate Woman this autumn.
The production had been due to open at the Sheffield Lyceum theatre in September, before commencing a national tour. However, while doctors advised Bellingham against taking part for the time being, co-producers Sheffield theatres, David Pugh & Dafydd Rogers hope to present it next year.
"I'm devastated not to be able to honour my commitments to the play this year," said Bellingham, "but having toured many times before, I'm aware of the sheer stamina needed, and I need to prioritise my recovery. That said, nothing's going to stop me coming back next year,...
- 7/16/2013
- by Matt Trueman
- The Guardian - Film News
London, July 16: British actress Lynda Bellingham has been diagnosed with cancer and has cancelled her work commitments to undergo treatment.
The 65-year-old was expected to go on a tour in Britain in September as part of the play "A Passionate Woman" cast, but has cancelled the plans, reports femalefirst.co.uk.
"I'm devastated not to be able to honour my commitments to the play this year. But having toured many times before, I'm aware of the sheer stamina needed and I need to prioritise my recovery," Bellingham said in a statement.
However, the actress is sure that she will recover from the illness and join work.
The 65-year-old was expected to go on a tour in Britain in September as part of the play "A Passionate Woman" cast, but has cancelled the plans, reports femalefirst.co.uk.
"I'm devastated not to be able to honour my commitments to the play this year. But having toured many times before, I'm aware of the sheer stamina needed and I need to prioritise my recovery," Bellingham said in a statement.
However, the actress is sure that she will recover from the illness and join work.
- 7/16/2013
- by Rahul Kapoor
- RealBollywood.com
The stars of Loose Women are said to be "threatening a mutiny" after Kate Thornton and Zoe Tyler were axed from the show. The remaining panel members, including Lynda Bellingham, Carol McGiffin, Andrea McLean and Lisa Maxwell, are "furious" that producers didn't consult them about the pair's replacements and have threatened to reduce the number of days they work unless they're given more say, the Sunday Mirror reports. Carol Vorderman and former Coronation Street actress Sally Lindsay will apparently replace the axed duo and are expected to sign contracts for the ITV1 show next week. "All the girls were pretty peeved about the way in which Kate and (more)...
- 7/17/2011
- by By Colin Daniels
- Digital Spy
A number of 'Loose Women' presenters are threatening to mutiny following the sacking of Kate Thornton and Zoe Tyler. Lynda Bellingham, Carol McGiffin and Andrea McLean are among those said to be irritated by the way show executives told the two they were leaving, and they are threatening to reduce the number of days they appear on the show when the new series starts in autumn unless they are given more say on the panel. A source told the Mirror: "All the girls were pretty peeved about the way in which Kate and Zoe were handed their notices. The women are,...
- 7/16/2011
- Virgin Media - TV
Hopefully there won't be a chorus of voices proclaiming that I've discovered a new room in the house of 'wrong'. The same personal history that attracts us to certain faces (or quirks - or even defects) applies to how we respond to any particular human voice, so a list of 'best voices' is going to be pretty far from any kind of actuarial table on the matter. That said, there seems to be a pretty broad consensus of 'voice appeal' in a lot of my choices.
I note that I only came up with five female voices out of twenty. I don't know if that's some kind of unconscious sexism, or if it in any way ratifies the (itself probably pretty sexist) opinion I once heard that female voices have less scope than male ones. In any case that bias, if such it is, is in pretty broad opposition to...
I note that I only came up with five female voices out of twenty. I don't know if that's some kind of unconscious sexism, or if it in any way ratifies the (itself probably pretty sexist) opinion I once heard that female voices have less scope than male ones. In any case that bias, if such it is, is in pretty broad opposition to...
- 3/30/2011
- Shadowlocked
"The Trial Of A Time Lord" - Part 1
After what seemed like an eternity, Doctor Who was finally back on TV in September 1986. The 18-month hiatus had not been welcomed by viewers and fans, after the likes of Grade and Powell saw fit to ‘rest’ the show which they felt had become stale and violent.
So not anything like EastEnders then.
Season 23 was awaited with bated breath - but was it worth the wait? Hmmm, the jury’s out on that one - literally, since the end product was, of course, the notorious Trial Of A Time Lord.
The Trial Of A Time Lord is the show’s longest story - a 14-part epic that’s generally regarded as three four-part stories and a two-parter to tie up the loose ends. Given that the fans were really looking forward to this new run of stories, you can imagine the sighs...
After what seemed like an eternity, Doctor Who was finally back on TV in September 1986. The 18-month hiatus had not been welcomed by viewers and fans, after the likes of Grade and Powell saw fit to ‘rest’ the show which they felt had become stale and violent.
So not anything like EastEnders then.
Season 23 was awaited with bated breath - but was it worth the wait? Hmmm, the jury’s out on that one - literally, since the end product was, of course, the notorious Trial Of A Time Lord.
The Trial Of A Time Lord is the show’s longest story - a 14-part epic that’s generally regarded as three four-part stories and a two-parter to tie up the loose ends. Given that the fans were really looking forward to this new run of stories, you can imagine the sighs...
- 2/25/2011
- Shadowlocked
British actress Amanda Redman has walked down the aisle again. Amanda, who is known for her Sandra Pullman portrayal in "New Tricks", swapped vows with partner of 12 years Damian Schnabel on Saturday, September 4, Associated Press reported.
Amanda and Damied held their special day in the grounds of 13th Century Maunsel House in Somerset, England, in front of 200 family and friends. The 53-year-old actress donned a wedding gown by British designer Ritva Westenius, while her groom opted a blue suit.
Amanda had her friends from her BBC1 series, including Dennis Waterman, Alun Amstrong and James Bolam, coming to her nuptials. Other stars who were also present at the big day were Lynda Bellingham, Sheila Hancock and "Celebrity MasterChef" winner Lisa Faulkner.
Associated Press additionally reported that Ray Winstone gave a reading at the ceremony, while Amanda's daughter Emily Glenister, who was among the bridesmaids, performed a song for the happy couple...
Amanda and Damied held their special day in the grounds of 13th Century Maunsel House in Somerset, England, in front of 200 family and friends. The 53-year-old actress donned a wedding gown by British designer Ritva Westenius, while her groom opted a blue suit.
Amanda had her friends from her BBC1 series, including Dennis Waterman, Alun Amstrong and James Bolam, coming to her nuptials. Other stars who were also present at the big day were Lynda Bellingham, Sheila Hancock and "Celebrity MasterChef" winner Lisa Faulkner.
Associated Press additionally reported that Ray Winstone gave a reading at the ceremony, while Amanda's daughter Emily Glenister, who was among the bridesmaids, performed a song for the happy couple...
- 9/6/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Letitia Dean has admitted that stripping off on stage for her role in Calendar Girls has been a "liberating" experience. The former EastEnders actress is currently starring in a touring production of the play alongside Hannah Waterman, Gemma Atkinson and Lynda Bellingham. Calendar Girls tells the real-life story of a group of Women's Institute members who produced a nude calendar to raise money for charity. Reflecting on her role, Dean told the Bedford Times & Citizen: "I'd seen the film when I was offered the part but (more)...
- 3/4/2010
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
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