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Scottish Sun
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
EastEnders actor and pop star shares heartbreak after losing his beloved brother
The star broke down in tears in his car RAW EMOTION EastEnders actor and pop star shares heartbreak after losing his beloved brother Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AN EASTENDERS actor and pop star has shared his heartbreak after losing his beloved brother. The actor, who is now based in LA and aged 49, joined BBC kids TV as angel-faced Tegs Ratcliffe in 1988. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 5 EastEnders actor and pop star shares heartbreak after losing his beloved brother Credit: Instagram / iamseanmaguire 5 Sean took on strong storylines including themes of Homelessness in EastEnders 5 He scored eight top thirty hits after leaving the soap Credit: PA:Press Association Responding to the latest Instagram post from the legendary Lewis Capaldi - EastEnders Sean Maguire wrote a heart breaking comment. The actor said: "Lewis been a fan for a while. Don't like talking about this sh***. "But having a tough time just now. Lost my brother six months ago. Holding it together. "But dropped my kids off this morning and played 'someone you loved' and hit differently. Then burst into tears. "I didn't know I needed it. Maybe I did. Had to pull the car over and keep singing and crying. "Thank you for the therapy. Really thank you. You helped me get back up. X" The emotional and heartfelt post comes weeks after Sean announced his brother's death on his own account. The star wrote at the time: "I've struggled to find the words or even choose the pictures for this. "Because it means that it's real but for those who don't already know our beloved brother Darren Maguire passed away on Saturday, 11th January. "He passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. He was a truly remarkable man, friend, son, brother, and father. Inside EastEnders heartthrob Sean Maguire's idyllic family life "He was so loved by everyone that knew him. I'm still in so much shock. "I can barely form a sentence, but I know the world has lost one of its most beloved people and I have lost my best friend. "We love you Darren and we'll never stop loving you. Now go make them laugh and dance heaven." Sean joined BBC kids TV as angel-faced Tegs Ratcliffe in 1988. Yet his character was forced to quit Grange Hill school in 1991 when his step-dad secured a job in Germany. The English-American performer later spent a year in Albert Square as troubled teen Aidan Brosnan. Joining the soap as a 17-year-old in 1993, Sean took on tough storylines focused on homelessness and drug abuse which culminated in a near suicide attempt. While he was stopped from taking his own life by girlfriend Mandy, he blamed her for ruining his life and fled to Ireland. Sean became a pop star after leaving EastEnders, scoring eight top 30 hits including Good Day which peaked at number 12 in the UK. And he joined the cast of Scott & Bailey in 2012. Sean swapped grey Britain for sunny California in 2000 and became a US citizen just in time to vote in the presidential election. His career has gone from strength to strength in the States. He played the lead role in 300 parody Meet The Spartans, starred alongside Kevin Hart in fantasy comedy Krod Mandoon, and took over the part of Robin Hood in ABC's Once Upon A Time. In addition to acting, he also teaches aspiring thespians through his business The Players Conservatory. But most of all Sean is a proud dad of three with his former cop wife Tanya Flynn. 5 Sean was heartbroken over his brother's death Credit: Instagram / iamseanmaguire
The Irish Sun
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
EastEnders actor and pop star shares heartbreak after losing his beloved brother
AN EASTENDERS actor and pop star has shared his heartbreak after losing his beloved brother. and aged 49, joined BBC kids TV as angel-faced Tegs Ratcliffe in 1988. 5 EastEnders actor and pop star shares heartbreak after losing his beloved brother Credit: Instagram / iamseanmaguire 5 Sean took on strong storylines including themes of Homelessness in EastEnders 5 He scored eight top thirty hits after leaving the soap Credit: PA:Press Association Responding to the latest Instagram post from the legendary Lewis Capaldi - The actor said: "Lewis been a fan for a while. Don't like talking about this sh***. "But having a tough time just now. Lost my brother six months ago. Holding it together. "But dropped my kids off this morning and played 'someone you loved' and hit differently. Then burst into tears. Celebrity News "I didn't know I needed it. Maybe I did. Had to pull the car over and keep singing and crying. "Thank you for the therapy. Really thank you. You helped me get back up. X" The emotional and heartfelt post comes weeks after Sean announced his brother's death on his own account. The star wrote at the time: "I've struggled to find the words or even choose the pictures for this. Most read in Celebrity "Because it means that it's real but for those who don't already know our beloved brother Darren Maguire passed away on Saturday, 11th January. "He passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. He was a truly remarkable man, friend, son, brother, and father. Inside EastEnders heartthrob Sean Maguire's idyllic family life "He was so loved by everyone that knew him. I'm still in so much shock. "I can barely form a sentence, but I know the world has lost one of its most beloved people and I have lost my best friend. "We love you Darren and we'll never stop loving you. Now go make them laugh and dance heaven." Sean joined BBC kids TV as angel-faced Tegs Ratcliffe in 1988. Yet his character was forced to quit The English-American performer later spent a year in Albert Square as troubled teen Aidan Brosnan. Joining the soap as a 17-year-old in 1993, Sean took on tough storylines focused on homelessness and drug abuse which culminated in a near suicide attempt. While he was Ireland . Sean became a pop star after leaving EastEnders, scoring eight top 30 hits including Good Day which peaked at number 12 in the UK. And he joined the cast of Scott & Bailey in 2012. Sean swapped grey Britain for sunny California in 2000 and became a US citizen just in time to vote in the presidential election. His career has gone from strength to strength in the States. He played the lead role in 300 parody Meet The Spartans, starred alongside comedy Krod Mandoon, and took over the part of Robin Hood in ABC's Once Upon A Time. In addition to acting, he also teaches aspiring thespians through his business The Players Conservatory. But most of all Sean is a proud dad of three with his former cop wife Tanya Flynn. 5 Sean was heartbroken over his brother's death Credit: Instagram / iamseanmaguire 5 Sean is a proud father to his three children
Daily Mirror
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Steven Bartlett issues brutal verdict on people who wear suits to interviews
People have been left stunned after businessman and host of Diary of a CEO, Steven Bartlett, revealed what he wants to see people turn up to job interviews wearing. And it's not a suit When hoping to land a new role and impress a company or individual, applicants often spend a lot of time preparing what they are going to say, researching the business, and planning their outfits. And on the big day, candidates typically spend time getting dressed up in formal attire to make a good impression. However, Dragons' Den star Steven Bartlett explained why this isn't always the best idea. He critiqued a young man who turned up to a job interview wearing a suit – and explained why he believes it is not appropriate, leaving many furious. The 32-year-old, who Forbes previously reported to be worth at least £71 million, shared his brutally honest opinion about what you should wear to a job interview. The businessman and host of podcast Diary of a CEO recently spoke to English-American author and inspirational speaker, Simon Sinek, about this subject in an episode of the show. In the clip, shared on YouTube and TikTok, Steven shared a story about a young lad who walked into a job interview with him, wearing a suit. Speaking to Simon, he said: "I flashbacked to an interview I had last week in our company where a young kid walks in wearing a suit and I thought you have no idea who you are, because that's not you." Steven added: "I know that you don't wear a suit. You're 22 years old. You do not wear a suit, so I have no indication... I have no clues as to who you are and therefore I have to figure out if you fit in here." He explained further: "What he tried to do there is show up perfect, how he thought perfect was and in some ways, to hide who he actually was." Even though Steven was trying to give useful advice, people were furious about his comments. In the comments section on TikTok, one responder said: "He's a 22-year-old wearing a suit - he's clearly got ambition and goals. Why shame him?" Another commented: "It's called professionalism and respect, good kid." And a third added: "I am on the side of the guy in the suit. He is not pretending to be something he is not. He takes this interview seriously and showed you and the company respect. Good for him." A fourth pointed out: "If he'd turned up in jeans he would have been called disrespectful." And another noted: "A suit is what you normally wear in an interview. Give the guy a break. You should have specified not to wear a suit or to come smart casual?". Despite the backlash, some stuck up for Steven and agreed with his point of view. One wrote: "It sounds like he felt his outfit was too flashy and not authentic. "Many people have been in that situation. It's perfectly fine to wear an affordable suit from a store like Primark or M&S for a first job. "However, showing up in a £5,000 Armani suit and £10,000 crocodile leather shoes can come across as trying too hard and might give the impression that someone isn't genuine."
Times
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Times
How to deal with a midlife crisis — get in a car and keep driving
The Channel 4 sitcom Peep Show has an unimprovably bleak line on the letdowns of ageing: 'Your expectations get ground down and down until finally you settle for a life that would have mortified you 20 years ago, but now seems like a blessed relief.' The literary exemplar of such stoical suffering is poor Stoner, the perpetually thwarted Midwestern academic in John Williams's 1965 novel of the same name. But what if Stoner escaped his failed marriage and professional disappointments and embarked on a road trip to California? That's more or less the setup of The Rest of Our Lives. Ben Markovits's 12th novel is a slim study of middle-aged ennui set on the US highway, scattered with its English-American author's familiar interests such
Axios
12-03-2025
- Axios
This is the most wish-listed Airbnb in Massachusetts
Airbnb shared its most-wish-listed homes, and in Massachusetts, that's the historic Gingerbread House Tower in the Berkshires. The intrigue: The home is part of the Santarella Estate, which English-American sculptor Sir Henry Hudson Kitson called home until his death in 1947. The Tyringham estate has been passed from one family to the next and is now open for weddings and Airbnb stays. Zoom in: The Gingerbread House Tower sits on four acres with gardens, a lily pond, stone bridges ... and parking for up to two cars. In typical Airbnb fashion, the listing mentions a host of amenities — a television, microwave, Ninja Foodi XL, and coffee maker, along with the usual ("a bohemian bedchamber" with a queen canopy bed). Yes, but: Pets aren't allowed. The guests say they may make an exception for a small pet with prior approval and an additional fee.
