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Daily Mirror
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
EastEnders star shares heartbreak after death of his beloved brother
Sean Maguire, who is best known for his role on the BBC soap EastEnders, says he broke down in tears in his car and was forced to pull over he was cryng so much An EastEnders actor and pop star has shared his heartbreak after losing his beloved brother. Sean Maguire who first rose to fame in Grange Hill and went on to star as Aidan Brosnan in EastEnders in 1993 before launching a successful pop career, revealed he was going through a 'tough time' recently. The 49-year-old, who now lives in LA, shared his profound sorrow over the loss of his dear brother as he responded to a recent Instagram post from Scottish singer Lewis Capaldi. He shared how he had broken into tears when hearing one of Lewis' songs. Sean expressed: "Lewis been a fan for a while. Don't like talking about this s****. 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". Sean's brother died back on January 11 and just a few days later he shared the sad news on his own social media on January 15. He shared a video with the caption: "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 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." During Sean's year on Albert Square he played troubled teen Aidan the soap as a 17-year-old in 1993, Sean's character was involved in 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. But while he has had a successful career both on and off the screen behind closed doors Sean is a proud dad of three with his former wife Tanya Flynn.
Graziadaily
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Graziadaily
And Just Like That: Who Plays Carrie Bradshaw's Handsome British Neighbour?
As she navigates her five-year hiatus/ long-distance confusion with Aidan Shaw in the third season of And Just Like That, Carrie Bradshaw is due a new love interest - or at least a romantic distraction. We have the hot gardener Adam (played by Logan Marshall-Green), and now the next man to bring a smile to Carrie's face comes in the form of handsome and suave British neighbour – a Patrick Dempsey 'McDreamy' lookalike played by British star Jonathan Cake. Here's everything we know about him… Jonathan Cake ©Kristina Bumphrey/Variety via Getty Images Jonathan Cake is a British actor, who's best known for roles in Desperate Housewives, The Affair and historical drama Empire. British fans may recognise him from Press Gang and Grange Hill from back in the day. He's classically trained, graduating from the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and the Royal Shakespeare Company. Jonathan is 57 years old. A child actor, Jonathan started off on stage with roles in Shakespeare productions for the Royal Shakespeare Theatre before making his TV debut in Press Gang in 1993. The following year, he had a small role in the US film First Knight alongside Sean Connery and Richard Gere and was cast as Ewan in Grange Hill. Since those early days, Jonathan has worked on a lot of British TV shows and productions with some of the industry's biggest names, and switches from the UK to the US. Most notably, he was in Brideshead Revisited, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Chuck, Stargirl and Grey's Anatomy. Jonathan Cake and Julianne Nicholson ©Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic Jonathan is married to American actress Julianne Nicholson. The couple married in Italy on 24 September 2004. Jonathan and Julianne have two children – son Ignatius, 17, and daughter Phoebe, 16. Jonathan is on Instagram, where he's been promoting his new role. You can find him @ Shereen Low is a senior news and entertainment writer for Grazia UK, who has covered some of the biggest showbiz news from the past decade.
Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Georgia May Foote shares heartbreaking update after horror fire at her nail salon
Former Coronation Street star Georgia May Foote thanked fans for their kindness as she stated her 'heart is broken' in the latest update after her business burned down Coronation Street star Georgia May Foote has revealed a devastating update on her beauty business after it tragically burned down. The former actress told her fans that the building will be demolished after she launched a fundraiser for herself and the other businesses affected. Georgia, who played Katy Armstrong on the Corrie cobbles before leaving in 2015, took to her social media following the incident, and in her latest update, revealed the building will be torn down. The 34-year-old thanked fans for their kindness as she stated her 'heart is broken'. She said in an emotional Instagram video: 'Guys! Thank you so much! Unfortunately, the building is now about to be demolished, my heart is broken. I want to first of all say how sorry I am to anyone who has lost even a single item in that fire.' She continued: "I can't imagine how those who have things that can't be replaced feel. I'm so sorry. I posted my last reel as an appeal to help us all get back to work as soon as possible. "Without us working, we can't buy stock, and without stock, we can't work. It's the hardest situation for so many of us to be in. With our whole place of work and tools gone and families to feed and bills to pay." The soap star said she aimed to raise ten thousand pounds and, with the help of her followers, has surpassed this number. She urged people to keep donating as she pleaded, 'every penny' will be dished out to the businesses to help 'get back to where we were'. Georgia continued on the video: 'I aimed to raise 10k not thinking for a second we would get this support! But here we are passing 10k! There are 12 of us affected by this who work in the beauty industry, and every penny will be evenly distributed to help us get back where we were." She added: "Thank you for everything that has been donated too! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE keep donating. We have all lost thousands each, and this will help us so much. Links in bio! If you have another business that has been affected from this fire and you want me to help you with your fundraisers, please get in touch." Georgia has experienced a varied career thus far, first starring in Grange Hill for three years before joining Coronation Street. Following her soap exit in 2015, she put on her dancing shoes and joined Strictly Come Dancing, where she finished runner-up with her professional dance partner Giovanni Pernice. Georgia revealed in 2023 that she was working in a salon alongside her acting job and said that while acting was her main ambition in life, her role in the beauty industry has given her some 'security'. She said at the time: "As you may know, acting is my main career and always will be. But nails gives me that little bit of head space and security most actors need!'
Scottish Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Coronation Street star reveals devastating update on beauty business after building burned down
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A CORONATION Street star has revealed a devastating update after her beauty business burned down. The former ITV soap actress had created a successful side-hustle to her acting by training as a nail technician and setting up a salon in Middleton, Greater Manchester. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 6 Coronation Street star Georgia May Foote has revealed a devastating update on her beauty business Credit: Instagram / georgiamay112 6 It came after the unit in Middleton burned down last week Credit: Instagram / georgiamay112 6 She trained to be a nail technician after quitting the ITV soap Credit: Facebook/Gmf Nails Yet last week, Katy Armstrong actress Georgia May Foote - who left Corrie in 2015 and whose character was killed off-screen two years later - took to Instagram to report her salon unit had burned down. She launched a fundraiser for herself and the other businesses affected while they await a potential insurance payout - yet was hit with flack from cruel online trolls. Georgia, 34, has now given a hard-hitting update - telling fans the building will now be demolished, before capturing her abandoned salon chair in the rubble. In another video posted to her Instagram grid, she thanked fans for their kindness to date and said: "Guys! thank you so much! "Unfortunately the building is now about to be demolished, my heart is broken. "I was to first of all say how sorry I am to anyone who has lost even a single item in that fire. I can't imagine how those who have things that can't be replaced feel. I'm so sorry. "I posted my last reel as an appeal to help us all get back to work as soon as possible, without us working we can't buy stock, without stock we can't work. It's the hardest situation for so many of us to be in. With our whole place of work and tools gone and families to feed and bills to pay." She then told how there had been a glimmer of happiness in the dire situation and said: "I aimed to raise 10k not thinking for a second we would bet this support! But here we are passing 10k! "There are 12 of us affected by this who work in the beauty industry and every penny will be evenly distributed to help us get back where we were." Devastated Coronation Street star Georgia May Foote reveals her beauty business has burned down in huge fire "Thank you for everything that has been donated too! "PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE keep donating. We have all lost thousands each and this will help us so much. Links in bio! "If you have another business that has been affected from this fire and you want me to help you with your fundraisers please get in touch." GEORGIA'S JOURNEY Prior to her role on the popular ITV soap, she played Alison Simmons in Grange Hill for three years. And following her exit from the ITV soap, she took part in Strictly Come Dancing in 2015. Coronation Street Spoilers: News & Cast Updates The beloved British soap has been captivating audiences for decades. The show follows the lives of the residents as they navigate love, loss, family drama, and community struggles. Here's the latest on: Coronation Street spoilers Up-to-date news on our soap spoiler live blog New, leaving and returning cast members Where is Coronation Street filmed and can you visit the set? The history of Coronation Street's iconic pub Rovers Return Inn She was partnered with Giovanni Pernice, where they reached the final and finished as runners-up. Back in 2023, she revealed her normal salon day job eight years after bidding farewell to Weatherfield. She trained for two years for her career in beauty and set up her own brand, GMF Nails. In 2023, she told how she had moved to the Middleton premises and wrote on social media: "Georgia said: "It's been over two years since I qualified as a nail tech and it's been the best two years getting to know you all! "I spent the last two years working with some amazing girls who have now become life long friends, who taught me everything I needed to know, and gave me the confidence to do everything you guys throw at me! "Over three months ago I took the plunge to move into somewhere a bit more intimate, working alongside another incredible nail tech and I absolutely love our new little space guys!" She went onto admit that whilst acting was her main ambition in life, her new role in the nail industry allowed her some much needed "security." She added at the time: " "But nails gives me that little bit of head space and security most actors need! "I am very grateful you have all supported me every time I have had to run off to film something! It means a lot when you are proud! "I am now open to taking on new clients and looking forward to meeting many more of you!" 6 She trained for two years for the role Credit: Facebook/Gmf Nails 6 Georgia has revealed the building will now be knocked down Credit: MEN Media
The Irish Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Coronation Street star reveals devastating update on beauty business after building burned down
A CORONATION Street star has revealed a devastating update after her beauty business burned down. The former ITV soap actress had created a successful side-hustle to her acting by training as a nail technician and setting up a salon in Middleton, Greater Manchester. 6 Coronation Street star Georgia May Foote has revealed a devastating update on her beauty business Credit: Instagram / georgiamay112 6 It came after the unit in Middleton burned down last week Credit: Instagram / georgiamay112 6 She trained to be a nail technician after quitting the ITV soap Credit: Facebook/Gmf Nails Yet last week, Katy Armstrong actress Georgia May Foote - who left Corrie in 2015 and whose character was killed off-screen two years later - took to Instagram to report She launched a fundraiser for herself and the other businesses affected while they await a potential insurance payout - yet was hit with flack from cruel online trolls. Georgia, 34, has now given a hard-hitting update - telling fans the building will now be demolished, before capturing her abandoned salon chair in the rubble. In another video posted to her Instagram grid, she thanked fans for their kindness to date and said: "Guys! thank you so much! read more corrie "Unfortunately the building is now about to be demolished, my heart is broken. "I was to first of all say how sorry I am to anyone who has lost even a single item in that fire. I can't imagine how those who have things that can't be replaced feel. I'm so sorry. "I posted my last reel as an appeal to help us all get back to work as soon as possible, without us working we can't buy stock, without stock we can't work. It's the hardest situation for so many of us to be in. With our whole place of work and tools gone and families to feed and bills to pay." She then told how there had been a glimmer of happiness in the dire situation and said: "I aimed to raise 10k not thinking for a second we would bet this support! But here we are passing 10k! Most read in Soaps "There are 12 of us affected by this who work in the beauty industry and every penny will be evenly distributed to help us get back where we were." Devastated Coronation Street star Georgia May Foote reveals her beauty business has burned down in huge fire "Thank you for everything that has been donated too! "PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE keep donating. We have all lost thousands each and this will help us so much. Links in bio! "If you have another business that has been affected from this fire and you want me to help you with your fundraisers please get in touch." GEORGIA'S JOURNEY Prior to her role on the popular ITV soap, she played Alison Simmons in Grange Hill for three years. And following her exit from the ITV soap, she took part in Strictly Come Dancing in 2015. Coronation Street Spoilers: News & Cast Updates The beloved British soap has been captivating audiences for decades. The show follows the lives of the residents as they navigate love, loss, family drama, and community struggles. Here's the latest on: Coronation Street spoilers Up-to-date news on our Where is The history of Coronation Street's iconic pub She was partnered with Giovanni Pernice, where they reached the final and finished as runners-up. Back in 2023, she revealed her normal salon day job eight years after bidding farewell to Weatherfield. She trained for two years for her career in beauty and set up her own brand, GMF Nails. In 2023, she told how she had moved to the Middleton premises and wrote on social media: "Georgia said: "It's been over two years since I qualified as a nail tech and it's been the best two years getting to know you all! "I spent the last two years working with some amazing girls who have now become life long friends, who taught me everything I needed to know, and gave me the confidence to do everything you guys throw at me! "Over three months ago I took the plunge to move into somewhere a bit more intimate, working alongside another incredible nail tech and I absolutely love our new little space guys!" She went onto admit that whilst acting was her main ambition in life, her new role in the nail industry allowed her some much needed "security." She added at the time: " "But nails gives me that little bit of head space and security most actors need! "I am very grateful you have all supported me every time I have had to run off to film something! It means a lot when you are proud! "I am now open to taking on new clients and looking forward to meeting many more of you!" 6 She trained for two years for the role Credit: Facebook/Gmf Nails 6 Georgia has revealed the building will now be knocked down Credit: MEN Media 6 She is best-known for playing Corrie's Katy Armstrong Credit: ITV
