Former West Bromwich Albion goalkeeper Alan Miller has died at the age of 51, according to the club. Miller also played for Arsenal, Middlesbrough and Blackburn during a 15-year career from 1988 to 2003. RIP
Former Gloucester centre Jack Adams has died at the age of 34 after being diagnosed with cancer. Adams also had spells with Moseley and Bristol and featured for the England Sevens team. He made 35 appearances for Gloucester between 2005 and 2009, and was head coach of Hucclecote RFC. "Our heartfelt condolences go out to Jack's family and loved ones in this incredibly difficult time," said the Gloucester Club’s website. "Jack was a local lad who lived his dream of representing his hometown club. "The outpouring of love and support from the wider rugby community over the last few days goes to show just how adored Jack was as a person." Adams, who also played for Cinderford RFC before retiring in 2017, was first diagnosed with cancer in mid-April. The Rugby Players Association had set up a fundraising page to support Adams' family and a local charity. RIP
US actor Ned Beatty, known for his roles in Deliverance, Superman and many other films, has died at the age of 83. According to his manager, he died on Sunday from natural causes "surrounded by his family and loved ones". Born in Kentucky in 1937, Beatty was Oscar-nominated in 1977 for playing a corporate CEO in Network, a role he filmed in a single day. He also appeared in All the President's Men and was heard as menacing teddy bear Lotso on Toy Story 3. Ned’s first acting role was in Deliverance, great film. RIP Ned.
Squeal like a pig if I remember correctly , that scene in Deliverance haunted me for years . RIP Sir a fine actor
Stuart Damon, who played Craig Stirling in The Champions, died yesterday. He was 84 years old. Only William Gaunt - who played Richard Barrett - is alive. Alexandra Bastedo (who played Sharron Macready) passed seven years ago RIP
Donald Rumsfeld has died at the age of 88. He served as US defence secretary from 1975 to 1977 under President Gerald Ford, and again from January 2001 to December 2006 under President George W Bush. RIP
Richard Donner, the Hollywood director whose films included Superman and The Goonies, has died aged 91. RIP
Former England striker Paul Mariner, who won the FA Cup and Uefa Cup with Ipswich Town, has died aged 68. Mariner began his league career at Plymouth Argyle and also played for Arsenal and Portsmouth. He made 35 appearances for England, scoring 13 goals. RIP