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Pink Villa
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Kate Beckinsale Reveals Mom Judy Loe Passed Away in Her Arms After Cancer Battle: 'I Am Paralyzed'
Trigger Warning: This article contains references to an individual's death. Kate Beckinsale has confirmed the death of her mother, Judy Loe, at age 78 after a long battle with cancer. The actress shared an emotional post on Instagram revealing that her mother passed away in her arms on the night of July 15. 'I don't want to post this,' Beckinsale wrote. 'I am only posting this because I have had to register my mother's death certificate and it will soon become public record.' In her post, the Underworld star included a series of photos of Judy from different stages of her life, including her early acting career. 'She died the night of July 15th in my arms after immeasurable suffering,' she wrote. 'I have not picked all the best photos, nor the best videos, because I cannot bear to go through my camera roll yet.' Kate Beckinsale reflects on the heartbreaking loss Kate Beckinsale called her mother 'the compass of my life, the love of my life, my dearest friend,' and said that losing her has left her unable to function. 'I am paralyzed,' she said in the post. 'The vastness and huge heart of this tiny woman has touched so many people who love her dearly.' She also apologized to friends who might have learned about Judy's death through the media. 'I deeply apologize to any of her friends who are finding out this way or through the press, but I cannot go through her phone,' she wrote. Here's what Judy Loe meant to Kate and her family Judy Loe was a respected actress known for her work in Edward the Seventh, General Hospital, and Monty Python's The Meaning of Life. She revealed her stage four cancer diagnosis in July 2024, not long after the passing of her husband, Roy Battersby. Beckinsale had been by her mother's side in her final days. Just a week before her death, she shared a video from her hospital room singing Bye Bye Love by the Everly Brothers. 'When my mom was 14, she was in a harmony group with her best friends Mary, Sylvia, (known as Fuzzy), and Chris,' she wrote. 'Mary unfortunately is no longer with us but up until very recently…they would get together and still absolutely kill it.' Beckinsale lost her father, actor Richard Beckinsale, when she was just five years old. He passed away from a heart attack at the age of 31. In a 2021 interview with Howard Stern, Kate described the experience as extremely intense. She ended her tribute to her mother with a heartfelt message, expressing deep sorrow and repeatedly saying she was sorry.
The Irish Sun
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Eric Idle reignites Monty Python feud as he brands co-star ‘a hypocrite' for ‘turning down $30m' reunion
COMEDY royalty Eric Idle appears to have refuelled the financial fire between his former Monty Python co-stars. previously said he is still having to work as he receives only a fraction of the millions the Advertisement 6 Eric Idle has called his Python co-star a hypocrite for his comments about their split Credit: PA 6 Michael Palin, John Cleese, Graham Chapman, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam and Terry Jones in Monty Python's Life of Brian in 1979 Credit: Rex Features The trailblazing Pythons included Idle, The 82-year-old told The Big Issue: "Michael [Palin] said he was sad to see us break up? He was the first to leave! He's such a hypocrite. "I mean in some ways we split up immediately before The Holy Grail. "John didn't want to do a fourth series. After that we decided to just stick to films. Advertisement Read more "After Life of Brian, we actually did The Meaning of Life, which was our last film together. "Graham died shortly after that. Also, I think, when you've done religion and then the meaning of life, there are very few subjects left." He continued: "I can't believe Michael said he was sad. He turned down the opportunity to do it in America, in Australia, in South Africa. He turned down $30 million!" In 2024, Idle revealed the surviving Advertisement Most read in News TV In messages on X, Idle previously wrote: 'I don't know why people always assume we're loaded. "I have to work for my living. I never dreamed that at this age the income streams would tail off so disastrously. 'Like a Monty Python skit' - Incredible jockey running race goes viral as fans hail 'greatest thing ever seen' 'I have been working and earning for Pythons since 1995. And now no more.' He added: 'I guess if you put a Gilliam child [Holly] in as your manager you should not be so surprised. Advertisement 'One Gilliam is bad enough. Two can take out any company.' Despite the success of 1975's Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Life of Brian had funding issues and was almost canned - but was saved by a Beatle. In a Letter To My Younger Self for The Big Issue , : ' I got lucky, because I had to. I survived pancreatic cancer. "So I feel that since 2019 I've had a reprieve. I don't know or care what people say about me, I'm lucky every single day.' Advertisement He said: 'For a while we had no money. [Media proprietor] Lew Grade read it and just went nuts. He said, we can't possibly make this. I went to America to find money. 'I had been talking to 'But finally, when everybody turned us down, there was a call from him saying, 'I've got you the money'. 'He had mortgaged his house and his business and raised the cash and put it all on a Python film. The most extraordinary thing to do.' Advertisement 6 Monty Python's Flying Circus star Eric has had issues over the Python's finances Credit: Alamy 6 Michael Palin said he was 'sad' to see the Pythons break up - which Eric has disagreed with Credit: Getty 6 Actor Eric - who is based in LA - has spoken out about the financial inequality he has faced Credit: AFP 6 The Monty Python gang pictured prior to their O2 Arena tour back in 2014 Credit: Getty Advertisement
Metro
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
'Nobody's got $4,500,000': The moment Beatles legend saved Monty Python
Eric Idle has opened up on how one unlikely music legend saved Monty Python when all hope seemed lost. Idle – alongside John Cleese, Graham Chapman, Terry Jones, Terry Gilliam, and Sir Michael Palin – founded the comedy troupe in 1969, which came to prominence with sketch show Monty Python's Flying Circus. Live shows, books, albums, musicals, and hit films followed, including Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Life of Brian, and The Meaning of Life. Despite the success of 1975's Holy Grail, Life of Brian almost never came to be, with funding issues befalling the project. That's when The Beatles star George Harrison came in, with the musician giving the group around $4.5 million (£3.3M) to make the film a reality. 'For a while, we had no money. Lew Grade read it and just went nuts. He said, we can't possibly make this. I went to America to find money,' Idle told Big Issue, The Standard reported. 'I had been talking to George Harrison, who was a huge fan, and he said, 'I'll phone you in the morning, don't worry.' And I thought, well, nobody's got $4.5million (£3.3m).' But when everybody had turned them down, Harrison called Idle to let him know he had obtained the money for them. 'He had mortgaged his house and his business and raised the cash and put it all on a Python film. The most extraordinary thing to do,' he continued. It's not the first hurdle that Life of Brian faced, a film which follows the titular Brian, who just so happens to be born in a stable on the same night as Jesus Christ. It was immediately labelled blasphemous, both for its portrayal of Christianity as well as its shocking final scenes, which see Brian crucified, something many said 'mocked Jesus' suffering'. It was banned in Norway and Ireland, and screenings were stopped in some parts of the UK. Life of Brian continues to cause controversy due to its themes today, as well as transgender jokes that have become subject to furious debates. Idle's comments come after he revealed he went to hospital 'twice in three days' last month after an unexpected health scare. More Trending He wrote on X: 'I'd like to thank all the doctors, nurses and staff in the Cedars GI ward for their kindness and help to me today. The second time in three days.' Eric is currently based in Los Angeles, California, and he thanked the hospital staff at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Centre before revealing the extent of his current health problems. 'I think I'm suffering from gastroenteritis,' he tweeted, before signing off with a message for his fans who were worried about him: 'I love you people.' View More » Last year, the comedian said that he probably 'shouldn't be alive' after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2019, which left him needing surgery. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: 'Epic' sci-fi series returns to streaming — and four more shows to binge this month MORE: Man arrested after 'disgusting' plot to blackmail beloved TV comedy star uncovered MORE: BBC quietly adds second season of TV series fans hailed 'bizarrely dark'
Metro
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Monty Python star, 82, rushed to hospital after unexpected health scare
A legendary star of the Monty Python comedy troupe has revealed he was taken to hospital twice in the space of 72 hours. Eric Idle, 82, rose to prominence in the 1970s after joining the Python group co-creating the sketch series Flying Circus, which ran between 1969 and 1974. Through the late 70s and early 80s, Eric – along with John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones, and Michael Palin – starred in films such as The Holy Grail, Life of Brian, and The Meaning of Life. Such an esteemed collection made legends of the big and small screens, while a song Eric wrote for Life of Brian's soundtrack – Always Look On the Bright Side of Life – became an international hit. Relations between the old Python friends haven't been the best in recent years, but fans still adore each key member and look out for them individually. Which is why Eric worried fans this week after he revealed he'd been rushed to hospital two times in three days after a sudden and unexpected health scare. He wrote on X: 'I'd like to thank all the doctors nurses and staff in the Cedars GI ward for their kindness and help to me today. The second time in three days.' Eric is currently based in Los Angeles, California, and he thanked the hospital staff at the Cedars-Sinai medical centre before revealing the extent of his current health problems. 'I think I'm suffering from gastroenteritis,' he tweeted, before signing off with a message for his fans who were worried about him: 'I love you people.' Gastroenteritis is a common inflammatory condition and is often caused by a virus, but the symptoms can be nasty and difficult to deal with. Vomiting (projectile) and diarrhea are usually the telltale signs, but patients can sometimes struggle with a high temperature and disorientation as well. @SolitaryWasp sent good wishes to Eric, saying: 'Wishing all good things for you. You've brought me many smiles!' @AmyGravino reached out and said: 'We love you too, Eric! I was just in L.A. this weekend and thought of you. Please take good care of yourself and get better soon.' @JoeLeydon reminded the Monty Python comic: 'Please take care of yourself. The world would be a less amusing place without you.' More Trending Last year, Eric joked – in typically dry fashion – that he probably 'shouldn't be alive' after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2019, which left him needing surgery. 'I'm lucky and I enjoy every moment.' He added: '[I once worked on a] project called Death: The Musical and I asked my doctor which type of cancer I could use to finish off one of my characters. 'He said, 'Pancreatic cancer, it can finish people off in three weeks'. [10 years later] my doctor told me I had pancreatic cancer and I burst out laughing because I thought he must be joking.' Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: The Who legend Roger Daltrey, 81, reveals boozy knighthood celebrations MORE: 13 'cursed' horror films – from tragic on set deaths to mysterious 'haunted' props MORE: Cast of series getting Netflix reboot admit one episode 'wouldn't happen today'
Extra.ie
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Dr Tony Holohan enlists son for best man duties as he ties knot to Ciara Cronin
Dr Tony Holohan recruited his son Ronan for best man duties as the former Chief Medical Officer married his partner Ciara Cronin over the weekend. The couple had dated since 2023, with Dr Tony Holohan last week revealing the pair were set to say 'I do.' The father-of-two revealed his relationship with the yoga teacher two and a half years after the death of his wife, Emer. Dr Tony Holohan recruited his son Ronan for best man duties as the former Chief Medical Officer married his partner Ciara Cronin over the weekend. Pic: Justin Farrelly Emer, who Tony met when he was just 19 years old, died following a cancer battle during the COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking to the Irish Independent following the nuptials, Dr Holohan said his wedding to Ciara was 'beautiful from start to finish.' The couple were surrounded by their nearest and dearest, with the doctor's son, Ronan, standing as best man as they tied the knot at the National Maritime Museum in Dun Laoghaoire. The bride went for a non-traditional floral skirt which went just past the knees while the groom went for a navy suit and tie combination. Dr Holohan also told the publication that he and his new wife were heading to France 'for a few weeks of rest and time together.' In October 2023, Dr Holohan opened up on his blossoming relationship with Ciara as he spoke on an episode of The Meaning of Life which aired on RTÉ One. 'I have met somebody new,' he revealed, 'I have a new partner for the last number of months in my life, which is wonderful.' Asked if he was nervous about the new relationship, he admitted it was a 'significant thing to find the basis for moving on' but Ciara had made it easier. He added that meeting another family for just the second time in his life was 'kind of strange and lovely all at the same time.'
