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Mint
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Team Peaky Blinders auctions costumes, including suits worn by Cillian Murphy, to raise money for cancer charity
The famous TV series Peaky Blinders auctioned off original costumes from the show, including suits worn by actor Cillian Murphy as Tommy Shelby, to raise £19,000 (approximately ₹ 22 lakh) for a cancer charity. A period-style grey three-piece suit, which the 48-year-old Irish actor wore in the final episode of the sixth series, was sold for £1,650 ( ₹ 1.90 lakh). The suit came with a handwritten note on a piece of script found in a pocket, which said: 'Takes off ring'. 1.90 lakh). The suit came with a handwritten note on a piece of script found in a pocket, which said: 'Takes off ring'. Another three-piece woollen suit that Murphy wore as Shelby fetched the highest price of £3,000 ( ₹ 3.45 lakh). It came with a label reading: 'Tommy suit C'. A hat worn by Sam Claflin, who played fascist MP Oswald Mosley during series five and six, sold for £180 ( ₹ 15,300). 15,300). A coat worn by the late Helen McCrory as Shelby family matriarch Polly Gray in episode four of series three sold for £650 ( ₹ 55,600). 55,600). Tommy Shelby's wedding suit in episode one of the third season, which sold for £1,600 ( ₹ 1.36 lakh). 1.36 lakh). An embroidered jacket worn by Aimee Ffion Edwards as Esme Shelby in season six sold for £240 ( ₹ 20,500). Other items auctioned included hats, dresses, ties, and shoes from the hit show. The Omega Auctions sale ran for four weeks from April 22. It concluded on May 20 with a themed event held at the Peaky Blinders bar on Peter Street in Manchester, featuring costume displays and live bidding. All proceeds from the auction have gone to The Christie Charity, which supports cancer patients and research at the Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester. Oscar-winner Murphy is set to reprise his role as Birmingham gangster Shelby in a film set after the final season of the show, which ran from 2013 to 2022. Across six series, Peaky Blinders tackled the rise of fascism, Irish republican politics, and communist activities through the period following the First World War, along with Shelby's political ambitions. The sequel movie, written by the show's creator and screenwriter, Steven Knight, is due for release this autumn.
Wales Online
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
The Alarm's Mike Peters was 'an icon of Welsh music who never forgot his roots'
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Denbighshire Council's leader paid tribute to The Alarm frontman Mike Peters, who passed away last month. Mike died aged 66 after having treatment at the Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester. He was first diagnosed with the blood cancer chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) more than 30 years ago, aged 36. Stars of the 1980s, The Alarm sold over six million albums with their brand of post-punk alternative music, releasing 19 albums. Speaking at this week's cabinet meeting, Denbighshire 's leader Cllr Jason McLellan paid tribute to the late star. 'I think it is fair to say that Mike was truly an icon of Welsh music, and he was a proud resident of Denbighshire,' he said. Sign up for the North Wales Live newslettersent twice daily to your inbox. 'He was really proud of his roots here in North Wales and here in Denbighshire, growing up in Rhyl and Prestatyn, living in Dyserth. Mike travelled the world with his band. He sold millions of records and worked with the likes of Queen, U2, Bob Dylan, and Bruce Springsteen, but he never, ever forgot his roots, and on the world stage, he talked about his love of Wales and particularly North Wales and his roots in Rhyl and Dyserth.' He added: 'He had a special relationship with his fans, and fans travelled from all over the country and all over the world to come to this part of North Wales to his annual event, The Gathering. His origins were in Rhyl Town Hall. One of the times I saw Mike recently was as COVID was finishing and a concert in Rhyl Town Hall, a brilliant occasion and in Prestatyn and recently in Llandudno as well. 'Mike was a real strong supporter of the Welsh language. His 1989 album, his fourth album, 'Change', was released as a Welsh language album as well, at a time when he led the way on that, and he was proud to play on the steps of the Senedd at the opening ceremony in 1999.' Cllr McLellan said Mike would be remembered for raising awareness and funds around blood cancer through his Love, Hope, Strength charity, saving many lives. The leader sent best wishes to Mike's family. Last year the frontman had been due to fly to Chicago for a 50-date US tour, but doctors diagnosed him with Richter's syndrome, a much more aggressive lymphoma. Mike leaves his wife Jules, 58, and two sons, Dylan, 20, and Evan, 18. Public notices in your area
Wales Online
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Mike Peters' heartbroken wife on her 'true love' and honouring his final wish
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info The heartbroken wife of The Alarm frontman Mike Peters has paid a moving tribute to her late husband, who died in the early hours of Tuesday morning, April 29. Jules Peters said Mike, 66, died at home and was now 'totally free' after a 30-year battle against lymphoma. The North Wales star had been undergoing treatment at the Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester. In recent weeks he had been taking part in a clinical trial in the hope of finding new ways to treat aggressive lymphoma. In a social media post, Jules said Mike had been brought back to the family home in Dyserth, Denbighshire, to spend his final moments with his family. 'He passed with us all by his side,' she wrote. 'Michael Peters' dying wishes were for us to be happy, to live our lives, to keep on moving forwards. He told me the other day that he would always be in the other room. Whilst my heart is forever broken after losing my true love in the early hours of this morning, I remain committed to living the best life ever in honour of our beloved Michael Leslie Peters, 1959-2025.' The Prestatyn-born musician was working in Kwik Save's IT department when he saw the Sex Pistols play in Chester. Inspired, he launched his own band, The Toilets, in Rhyl in 1977. After several line-up and name changes, The Alarm played their first gig in Prestatyn in 1981. They would go on to sell around five million records, becoming the first Welsh musicians since Tom Jones and Bonnie Tyler to crack the US market, supporting big names such as U2, Queen, Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen. Following his diagnosis of lymphoma in 1995, Mike later twice battled chronic lymphocytic leukaemia. He and Jules – who fought her own cancer battle - were married for 39 years, having sons Dylan, 20 and Evan, 18. Sign up now for the latest news on the North Wales Live Whatsapp community (Image: Arwyn Roberts/North Wales Live) Despite Mike's overseas touring, he always felt the call of his homeland. Jules said he 'gravitated back to North Wales at any potential opportunity', adding: 'Lucky for me, as that's how I bumped into him in August 1986 and, boom, just like that, we were engaged within a week!' 'I was made for loving him. Aged nineteen he swept me off my feet and I never looked back. We always joked that I was the kisser and he was the kissed… "He always had his eye on the next tune, the next adventure and kept me wanting more. He was my Alpha Male.' Urging Mike's fans to 'be happy' for a life well lived, Jules added: 'I will forever be his kisser and will do my best to fulfil all of his desires, heading into the Next Life. Thanks for loving him so much.' (Image: Jules Peters/PA Wire) Alongside Jules, he co-founded Love Hope Strength, a cancer charity to encourage action around stem cell donation. Mike himself underwent numerous drug treatments, trying novel therapies to keep his cancer at bay. Last year, he noticed a lump in his neck five days before he was due to fly to Chicago for a 50-date US tour, and a more aggressive form of lymphoma was diagnosed. Despite everything, Mike often played gigs in support of local causes, and co-arranged events such as Snowdon Rocks and Zip World Rocks. Following his death, tributes flooded in from musicians and bands around the world. Sign up for the North Wales Live newsletter sent twice daily to your inbox In a heartfelt message, rock legends The Stranglers said: 'So sad to hear about the passing of our friend Mike Peters. A passionate artist and true gent, it was always a pleasure to see and tour with him, and he was easy, genial company. A fighter right to the end... Rest in peace Mike." Find out what's happening near you
North Wales Live
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- North Wales Live
Mike Peters' heartbroken wife on her 'true love' and honouring his final wish
The heartbroken wife of The Alarm frontman Mike Peters has paid a moving tribute to her late husband, who died in the early hours of Tuesday morning, April 29. Jules Peters said Mike, 66, died at home and was now 'totally free' after a 30-year battle against lymphoma. The North Wales star had been undergoing treatment at the Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester. In recent weeks he had been taking part in a clinical trial in the hope of finding new ways to treat aggressive lymphoma. In a social media post, Jules said Mike had been brought back to the family home in Dyserth, Denbighshire, to spend his final moments with his family. 'He passed with us all by his side,' she wrote. 'Michael Peters' dying wishes were for us to be happy, to live our lives, to keep on moving forwards. He told me the other day that he would always be in the other room. Whilst my heart is forever broken after losing my true love in the early hours of this morning, I remain committed to living the best life ever in honour of our beloved Michael Leslie Peters, 1959-2025.' The Prestatyn-born musician was working in Kwik Save's IT department when he saw the Sex Pistols play in Chester. Inspired, he launched his own band, The Toilets, in Rhyl in 1977. After several line-up and name changes, The Alarm played their first gig in Prestatyn in 1981. They would go on to sell around five million records, becoming the first Welsh musicians since Tom Jones and Bonnie Tyler to crack the US market, supporting big names such as U2, Queen, Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen. Following his diagnosis of lymphoma in 1995, Mike later twice battled chronic lymphocytic leukaemia. He and Jules – who fought her own cancer battle - were married for 39 years, having sons Dylan, 20 and Evan, 18. Despite Mike's overseas touring, he always felt the call of his homeland. Jules said he 'gravitated back to North Wales at any potential opportunity', adding: 'Lucky for me, as that's how I bumped into him in August 1986 and, boom, just like that, we were engaged within a week!' 'I was made for loving him. Aged nineteen he swept me off my feet and I never looked back. We always joked that I was the kisser and he was the kissed… "He always had his eye on the next tune, the next adventure and kept me wanting more. He was my Alpha Male.' Urging Mike's fans to 'be happy' for a life well lived, Jules added: 'I will forever be his kisser and will do my best to fulfil all of his desires, heading into the Next Life. Thanks for loving him so much.' Alongside Jules, he co-founded Love Hope Strength, a cancer charity to encourage action around stem cell donation. Mike himself underwent numerous drug treatments, trying novel therapies to keep his cancer at bay. Last year, he noticed a lump in his neck five days before he was due to fly to Chicago for a 50-date US tour, and a more aggressive form of lymphoma was diagnosed. Despite everything, Mike often played gigs in support of local causes, and co-arranged events such as Snowdon Rocks and Zip World Rocks. Following his death, tributes flooded in from musicians and bands around the world. Sign up for the North Wales Live newsletter sent twice daily to your inbox In a heartfelt message, rock legends The Stranglers said: 'So sad to hear about the passing of our friend Mike Peters. A passionate artist and true gent, it was always a pleasure to see and tour with him, and he was easy, genial company. A fighter right to the end... Rest in peace Mike."
Irish Times
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Times
Mike Peters, frontman of Welsh band The Alarm, dies aged 66 from blood cancer
Mike Peters, frontman of Welsh band The Alarm, has died from blood cancer aged 66. The guitarist and singer, who was forced to cancel a US tour last year after being diagnosed with fast-growing lymphoma, had been undergoing treatment at the Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester. His death was announced by a spokeswoman for the charity he cofounded with his wife. Peters, who supported U2 and Status Quo on tour and played with Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen, was first diagnosed with the blood cancer chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) more than 30 years ago, aged 36. READ MORE He underwent numerous drug treatments and rounds of chemotherapy, and had tried experimental therapy to keep his cancer at bay. Last year, five days before he was due to fly to Chicago for a 50-date US tour, he noticed that a lump in his neck had appeared overnight. Doctors quickly realised the star had developed Richter's syndrome, where CLL changes into a much more aggressive lymphoma. Peters leaves his wife Jules (58), and two sons, Dylan (20) and Evan (18). The artist first rose to prominence in the early 1980s with The Alarm, with hits including 68 Guns and Strength. Alongside his wife, he cofounded Love Hope Strength, a cancer charity to encourage action around stem cell donation. Through its Get On The List campaigns, often publicised at rock concerts, the charity has added more than 250,000 people to stem cell registers worldwide. Born in Prestatyn, North Wales, Peters often played in support of causes close to where he lived. Last year, in an interview, Peters credited his thousands of fans with giving him a boost, saying his diagnosis with fast-growing lymphoma had led to an 'incredible' response, with 'phenomenal support and prayers from the fans from all directions'. He added: 'I think, with my crazy instinct to try and preserve my life as well as my health, I worked out that I was able to play some British shows in the summer. Luckily for me, they were all at the end of the chemotherapy cycles. 'I couldn't do them with the band and the crew and the tour buses and all that, but I could stand up on the stage on my own with a small backup team, so I wasn't being exposed to any viruses or conditions that would impact on my health.' Billy Duffy, from the band The Cult, said: 'I truly believe a light has gone out in the world today and I'm going to miss my brother from another mother. 'Mike was not only an inspiration to millions of people suffering from cancer but also an inspiration to me as he spread nothing but positivity in every situation. 'I can take some comfort from the fact that when the end came, he accepted it with his usual grace, and ended his days in this life in his beloved North Wales with his family and friends around him.' – PA
