Sammy,28,beat the odds by double despite a rare fast-ageing disease

Sammy,28,beat the odds by double despite a rare fast-ageing disease

Progeria,also known as Hutchinson–Gilford syndrome,causes people to age rapidly,leading them to appear older than they are.

  • byGianluca Semeraro

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Australian writer Barbara Blackman,who ‘lived the poetry of life’,dies at 95

Australian writer Barbara Blackman,who ‘lived the poetry of life’,dies at 95

The “utterly extraordinary” artist – and muse to painter and husband Charles Blackman – was surrounded by family,friends and music at the end.

  • byHannah Kennelly
Former children’s television presenter Fiona MacDonald dies at 67

Former children’s television presenter Fiona MacDonald dies at 67

The star of Wombat and It’s A Knockout’s death comes after three-year battle with motor neurone disease.

  • byLouise Rugendyke
Kris Kristofferson,singer-songwriter and actor,dies aged 88

Kris Kristofferson,singer-songwriter and actor,dies aged 88

The country superstar wrote several classics,such as ‘Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down’,and ‘Help Me Make it Through the Night’. But many of his best known songs were performed by others.

  • byAndrew Dalton andKristin M. Hall
Dame Maggie Smith,actress who conquered stage and screen with her wit,poise and eccentricity

Dame Maggie Smith,actress who conquered stage and screen with her wit,poise and eccentricity

As a rare embodiment of English poise,human complexity and a formidable bearing,Dame Maggie Smith had captivated stage,screen and television audiences for decades.

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Dame Maggie Smith,star of stage,film and Downton Abbey,has died aged 89
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Dame Maggie Smith,star of stage,film and Downton Abbey,has died aged 89

British actor Maggie Smith,who won an Oscar for “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie” in 1969 and won new fans in “Downton Abbey,” has died,her family said on Friday. She was 89.

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Tributes roll in for Melbourne culinary ‘giant’ Greg Malouf

Tributes roll in for Melbourne culinary ‘giant’ Greg Malouf

The pioneering chef of modern Middle Eastern cuisine has died at 64. He was also renowned for his cookbooks,mentorship and guest appearances on MasterChef.

  • byHannah Kennelly
Tito Jackson,member of The Jackson 5,has died age 70

Tito Jackson,member of The Jackson 5,has died age 70

Tito Jackson,brother of Michael Jackson,has died. His sons have shared the news in a statement on social media.

  • byBrian P. D. Hannon
Kingswood Country star Lex Marinos dies aged 75

Kingswood Country star Lex Marinos dies aged 75

Marinos had an impressive 50-year career and was renowned as an advocate for diversity in the Australian entertainment industry.

  • byHannah Kennelly
James Earl Jones reflects on voicing Star Wars'Darth Vader
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James Earl Jones reflects on voicing Star Wars'Darth Vader

Legendary actor James Earl Jones recalls the process of recording the voice of Darth Vader,one of his most famous roles.

James Earl Jones,voice of Darth Vader and Mufasa,dies at 93

James Earl Jones,voice of Darth Vader and Mufasa,dies at 93

James Earl Jones,who overcame racial prejudice and a severe stutter to become a celebrated icon of stage and screen – eventually lending his deep,commanding voice to Mufasa in The Lion King and Darth Vader in Star Wars – has died.

  • byMark Kennedy