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Metro
2 days ago
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Famous stage school founder Sylvia Young dies aged 86
Syvia Young, best known for her stage school and launching the careers of Amy Winehouse and Billie Piper, has died at the age of 86. Young's daughter Frances Ruffelle announced the news on social media with her sister Alison,revealing their mother died on Wednesday morning. 'It is with great sadness we let you know that our incredible Mum Sylvia Young passed away peacefully this morning 30th July 2025. 'Our Mum was a true visionary. She gave young people from all walks of life the chance to pursue their performing arts skills to the highest standard. 'Her rare ability to recognise raw talent and encourage all her students contributed to the richness of today's theatre and music world, even winning herself an Olivier Award along the way. 'She believed hard work with a bit of luck brought success, and she was an example of that herself.' The pair mentioned their mother's incredible legacy, having trained many singers and performers in the public eye who have credited her for their astonishing careers. 'She leaves as her legacy a wealth of brilliant performers, a thriving school bearing her name, and a priceless place in the nation's heart. More Trending 'Above all, she leaves the memory of an East End girl who worked hard to achieve her goals, took hold of life, and lived it to the full. 'Her family were everything to her, her wonderful husband, our dad, Norman and her grandchildren Eliza, Nat, Felix and Coral plus her great grandson Rex. 'We share her love with her wide and inclusive family, her friends, her students. You all meant the world to her. 'We will miss her so very much. Alison and Frances.' 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 Bollock Brothers singer Jock McDonald dies aged 69 after 'freak swimming accident' MORE: The Dark Knight Rises star Alon Aboutboul dies aged 60 'after collapsing on beach' MORE: Hulk Hogan's son shares heartbreaking tribute after dad's 'extremely difficult' death
Metro
2 days ago
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Bollock Brothers singer Jock McDonald dies aged 69 after 'freak swimming acciden
Singer Jock McDonald has died in a 'freak swimming accident'. The musician was best known for being part of the British band The Bollock Brothers, which he formed in 1979. Other members of the band are guitarist Chris McKelvey, bassist Richard Collins, Klaus Fiehe, drummer Patrick Pattyn, guitarist Ciaran Crossan and keyboard player Morgan Michaux. Over the years the band has released nine studio albums, with their most notable hits included original songs Horror Movies, The Bunker and The Legend of the Snake, as well as their English-language cover of Serge Gainsbourg's Harley David (Son of a B****) and Alex Harvey's Faith Healer. However, in 2008 their longtime keyboard player Mark Humphries died, with their album Last Will & Testament, being dedicated to him when it was released the following year. Now, the band has lost another member, after McDonald died earlier this week in Bundoran, Ireland. Sharing the news on Facebook, Pattyn wrote: It is with great sadness in my heart, I have to bring you this terrible news…sadly, our singer Jock McDonald has died last night in Ireland, apparently a freak swimming accident. 'Children asked me to tell you all via this way…his family and all the Bollock Brothers are in shock…we are going to try and give this a place, but that won't be easy…Please don't try to call us today, give us some time, please. Rest in peace, my friend…I will miss you…' Donegal Live reported that McDonald had been taken from the water near the diving boards at Bundoran beach by volunteers for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution on Saturday evening, July 26 after reports of a casualty on the rocks. Although he was rushed to Sligo University Hospital, he was later pronounced dead there. Many have paid tribute to the musician, with one fan writing on social media their 'heart was broken' by the news. Independent record label Charly Records shared: 'Charly Records are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Jock McDonald, founding member of The Bollock Brothers. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time. Rest in peace, Jock.' More Trending Meanwhile his brother Gerry O'Donnell added: 'He was more than a brother to me. I'm heartbroken, but if he had to be taken, then for him it would have been Donegal with our mum and Dad.' Born Patrick Joseph O'Donnell and growing up between Donegal and Clydebank, Scotland, McDonald went on to work as a promoter, DJ, manager and musician. He was reportedly working on new music at the time of his death. 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: Acclaimed singer cancels all upcoming shows due to 'continued illness' MORE: Matty Healy warns of 'cultural erasure' as he helps launch brand new music festival MORE: Hulk Hogan's son shares heartbreaking tribute after dad's 'extremely difficult' death
Yahoo
2 days ago
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Fans ‘Shocked' and ‘Devastated' by Tragic Death of ‘80s Punk Rock Legend, age 69
Fans 'Shocked' and 'Devastated' by Tragic Death of '80s Punk Rock Legend, age 69 originally appeared on Parade. In 1979, he formed a band so alternative that its very name had labels refusing to sign them. Just a few short years later that verboten band, The Bollock Brothers, would take the punk rock scene by storm, recording nine studio albums, four live records, and 28 singles, touring worldwide and rocking a loyal fanbase. Those fans were rocked in a whole new way, though, on Sunday, when Bollock Brothers band member Pat Pattyn took to Facebook to announce frontman and founder Jock McDonald's death at age 69. 'It is with great sadness in my heart, I have to bring you this terrible news…...sadly, our singer Jock McDonald has died last night in Ireland,' Pattyn wrote. 'His family and all the Bollock Brothers are in shock.' The visionary singer was in his beloved Donegal, Ireland, when he died in a 'freak swimming accident,' according to Pattyn's Facebook post and Donegal Live. McDonald, who was born Patrick O'Donnell, grew up splitting his time between Donegal and Clydebank, Scotland and, according to The Independent, was reportedly working on new music just before his death. Fans from all over the world paid tribute to the punk superstar in photos and written replies to Pattyn's Facebook announcement. 'Oh no, Jock Mcdonald the hero of my youth!' Wrote one distressed fan, 'my heart is broken for this sad news.' Another fan struggling to come to grips with the loss wrote, 'let me try to digest….my heart and love go out to you and the for The Bollock Brothers rise in fame began with an English language cover of iconic French musician Serge Gainsbourg's song 'Harley David (Son of a Bitch).' Other top songs include a 1983 cover of The Sex Pistols album Never Mind the Bollocks and the Bollock Brothers beloved original 'The Slow Removal of the Left Ear of Vincent van Gogh,' which featured Martin Glover from the band Killing Joke. Despite his 'enfanteterrible' performance persona, McDonald was known and will be remembered for his 'eternal kindness and sympathy,' as well as for being a man of deep faith. In a 2014 interview with Dump Magazinetranslated from Dutch, McDonald discussed his Catholic upbringing and described himself as 'very religious.' 'Age makes us put things into perspective and accept everything more,' McDonald told Dump Magazine in the same interview. Then he stepped on stage to perform his set, dedicating fan-favorite song 'Faith Healer' to the interviewer he had just met and was already calling a friend. Fans 'Shocked' and 'Devastated' by Tragic Death of '80s Punk Rock Legend, age 69 first appeared on Parade on Jul 29, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 29, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
2 days ago
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Fans ‘Shocked' and ‘Devastated' by Tragic Death of ‘80s Punk Rock Legend, age 69
Fans 'Shocked' and 'Devastated' by Tragic Death of '80s Punk Rock Legend, age 69 originally appeared on Parade. In 1979, he formed a band so alternative that its very name had labels refusing to sign them. Just a few short years later that verboten band, The Bollock Brothers, would take the punk rock scene by storm, recording nine studio albums, four live records, and 28 singles, touring worldwide, and rocking a loyal fanbase. Those fans were rocked in a whole new way, though, on Sunday, when Bollock Brothers band member Pat Pattyn took to Facebook to announce frontman and founder Jock McDonald's death at age 69. 'It is with great sadness in my heart, I have to bring you this terrible news…...sadly, our singer Jock McDonald has died last night in Ireland,' Pattyn wrote. 'His family and all the Bollock Brothers are in shock.' The visionary singer was in his beloved Donegal, Ireland, when he died in a 'freak swimming accident,' according to Pattyn's Facebook post and Donegal Live. McDonald, who was born Patrick O'Donnell, grew up splitting his time between Donegal and Clydebank, Scotland and, according to The Independent, was reportedly working on new music just before his death. Fans from all over the world paid tribute to the punk superstar in photos and written replies to Pattyn's Facebook announcement. 'Oh no, Jock Mcdonald the hero of my youth!' Wrote one distressed fan, 'my heart is broken for this sad news.' Another fan struggling to come to grips with the loss wrote, 'let me try to digest….my heart and love go out to you and the for The Bollock Brothers rise in fame began with an English language cover of iconic French musicianSerge Gainsbourg's song 'Harley David (Son of a Bitch).' Other top songs include a 1983 cover of The Sex Pistols album Never Mind the Bollocks and the Bollock Brothers beloved original 'The Slow Removal of the Left Ear of Vincent van Gogh,' which featured Martin Glover from the band Killing Joke. Despite his 'enfante terrible' performance persona, McDonald was known and will be remembered for his 'eternal kindness and sympathy,' as well as for being a man of deep faith. In a 2014 interview with Dump Magazinetranslated from Dutch, McDonald discussed his Catholic upbringing and described himself as 'very religious.' 'Age makes us put things into perspective and accept everything more,' McDonald told Dump Magazine in the same interview. Then he stepped on stage to perform his set, dedicating fan-favorite song 'Faith Healer' to the interviewer he had just met and was already calling a friend. Fans 'Shocked' and 'Devastated' by Tragic Death of '80s Punk Rock Legend, age 69 first appeared on Parade on Jul 29, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 29, 2025, where it first appeared.
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3 days ago
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Punk musician Jock McDonald dies in ‘freak swimming accident'
Singer Jock McDonald of the punk band The Bollock Brothers has died 'in a freak swimming accident' in Bundoran, Ireland. He was 69. News of his death was confirmed by his bandmate, drummer Pat Pattyn, on social media. 'It is with great sadness in my heart, I have to bring you this terrible news… sadly, our singer Jock McDonald died last night in Ireland, apparently a freak swimming accident,' he wrote on Facebook. 'His children asked me to tell you all via this way… his family and all the Bollock Brothers are in shock… we are going to try and give this a place, but that won't be easy.' He asked for privacy for himself and McDonald's family. 'Rest in peace, my friend… I will miss you,' he said. Donegal Live reported that McDonald was taken from the water near the diving boards at Bundoran beach by volunteers for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) on Saturday evening (26 July). He was rushed to Sligo University Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. A promoter, DJ, manager and musician, McDonald was born Patrick Joseph O'Donnell and grew up between Donegal and Clydebank, Scotland. Formed in 1979 by McDonald, The Bollock Brothers rose to fame with their English-language cover of French musician Serge Gainsbourg's song 'Harley David (Son of a Bitch)'. Other notable releases included their original song 'The Slow Removal of the Left Ear of Vincent van Gogh', which featured Martin Glover from the band Killing Joke. In 1983, they released a cover version of the Sex Pistols' album Never Mind the Bollocks featuring Michael Fagan, the man who twice broke into Buckingham Palace the previous year. Over the years they released nine albums, including their debut The Last Summer and 1987's The Prophecies of Nostradamus. Their latest studio album, Last Will and Testament, was released in 2009 and dedicated to their longtime keyboard player, 'Big Mark' Humphries, who died on 31 March 2008. McDonald was reportedly working on new music prior to his death. Tributes have been paid to him on social media. Independent record label Charly Records posted: 'Charly Records are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Jock McDonald, founding member of The Bollock Brothers. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time. Rest in peace, Jock.' "He was more than a brother to me. I'm heartbroken, but if he had to be taken, then for him it would have been Donegal with our mum and Dad,' McDonald's brother Gerry O'Donnell wrote.
