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Daily Mirror
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Gruffalo author Julia Donaldson's husband left his family huge sum in his will after sad death
Doctor Malcolm Donaldson, the husband of The Gruffalo author Julia Donaldson, left a huge sum in his will following his passing last September Doctor Malcolm Donaldson, the husband of The Gruffalo author Julia Donaldson, left a whopping sum in his will after dying aged 75. Dr Donaldson was a paediatric consultant and senior lecturer in child health at the University of Glasgow until his retirement in 2012. Following his retirement, he was made honorary senior research fellow at its School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing. He was given the nickname 'Dr Gruffalo' by those he treated at the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow. Dr Donaldson's wife is The Gruffalo author Julia Donaldson. She penned the book in 1999 and so far, it has sold a whopping 13.5 million copies. Now it has been revealed he left a huge sum to Julia and their family in his will following his death. Probate documents have revealed that Dr Donaldson left an estate, which was valued at a huge £1,322,528. His will, written in 2020, said that he wanted his estate to go to his family. At the time of his death, tributes flooded in for Dr Donaldson. The British Society for Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes (BSPED) said: 'His contributions will continue to resonate in the field of paediatric endocrinology and child health in the UK, Europe and beyond for many years to come. His warmth, wisdom and gentle spirit will be deeply missed but forever remembered by all you knew him." Axel Scheffler, who illustrated the Gruffalo books, wrote in a tribute to Malcolm at the time of his death: "I have known Malcolm for 30 years and always admired his enthusiasm for our books, Julia's work and children's books in general. "All this beside being a paediatric consultant and giving lectures all over the world. His true passion was performing with Julia on stage, playing the guitar and acting – especially his legendary suave role of the Fox in The Gruffalo. He will be deeply missed." In an interview last year, Julia quipped that the Gruffalo - the main character of her most famous work - "hogged the attention". She said: "I think The Gruffalo's the one everyone has heard of, even people who haven't read the book. "To be honest, what I like is when people single out one of my other books as their favourite as I think The Gruffalo's a bit spoilt. He hogs too much of the attention really." She admitted she didn't think the book would even get published, adding: "I didn't really think it was going to get published. I had no idea. I had had quite a few rejections from other stories I'd written." Dr Donaldson was married to Julia for over five decades before his sad death in September last year.
Perth Now
15-07-2025
- General
- Perth Now
Mirrabooka marks 50 years of NAIDOC Week
Thousands gathered in Mirrabooka last Thursday to mark 50 years of NAIDOC Week, celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and achievements. The event, Mirrabooka NAIDOC, supported by the City of Stirling, featured live music, dance performances, rides, sports and market stalls, all sharing the richness of First Nations cultures. This year's NAIDOC Week theme, The Next Generation: Strength, Vision and Legacy, focused on the future and recognising an emerging generation of leaders empowered by the legacy of their elders and ancestors. Nyoongar elder and City of Stirling resident Dulcie Donaldson, who delivered the welcome to country at the event, mentors emerging leaders in the local First Nations community. 'For me, being an elder, it's leaving a legacy behind, a positive one that our young ones can pick up and run with,' she said. 'It's role-modelling, showing the young people they can do positive things.' Marking 50 years of NAIDOC Week, thousands gathered in Mirrabooka last Thursday, July 10. Credit: Supplied Ms Donaldson is also a member of the city's reconciliation action plan working group and the Ngalang Maya Wangkiny group. She and her family have played an active role in Mirrabooka NAIDOC for several years. Organised by the Mirrabooka NAIDOC committee, the event includes representation from the City of Stirling and 13 additional groups, including Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service, where Ms Donaldson worked for more than three decades. 'I think these things have a very positive impact because we bring all nationalities and cultures together, especially here in Mirrabooka, where we've already got a very multicultural community,' Ms Donaldson said. Nyoongar elder Len Yarran conducts a smoking ceremony at Mirrabooka NAIDOC 2025. Credit: Supplied Several awards were presented by the Mirrabooka NAIDOC committee to celebrate outstanding First Nations contributions to the community. These included female elder of the year, awarded to Barbara McGillivray, and male elder of the year, given to Shane Garlett. Community member of the year was presented to Annette Dickie, while the Jess Bairnsfather-Scott Young person of the year went to Jarnda Bina Councillor-Barns. The service of the year: organisation honour was given to the Wungening Aboriginal Family Led Decision Making Program, while the individual award went to Delma Balchin. A highlight of the event was a moving keynote speech by Nyoongar elder Len Yarran, who spoke about the values of contribution and commitment. Among the other special guests were State Government ministers Amber-Jade Sanderson and Meredith Hammat, along with several Perth Glory players who joined shortly after training at their new base at Stirling Leisure – Mirrabooka. Meredith Hammat MLA, City of Stirling CEO Stevan Rodic and Nyoongar elder Len Yarran at Mirrabooka NAIDOC 2025. Credit: Supplied City of Stirling chief executive Stevan Rodic said the city was proud to continue supporting Mirrabooka NAIDOC as it continues to support reconciliation while strengthening community relationships and opportunities. 'We continue to share Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures in our projects, including the ongoing upgrade of Mirrabooka Town Square and the upcoming construction of a yarning circle at the entrance to our administration centre,' Mr Rodic said. 'One of our next key steps is finalising our fourth reconciliation action plan, which has been developed in close collaboration with our community and will be considered by council in the coming weeks.'
Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Markforged (MKFG) To Report Earnings Tomorrow: Here Is What To Expect
3D printer provider Markforged (NYSE:MKFG) is expected to be reporting earnings this Tuesday after market close. Here's what to expect. Markforged met analysts' revenue expectations last quarter, reporting revenues of $22.37 million, down 7.4% year on year. It was a softer quarter for the company, with a significant miss of analysts' EPS estimates. Is Markforged a buy or sell going into earnings? Read our full analysis here, it's free. Analysts covering the company have generally reconfirmed their estimates over the last 30 days, suggesting they anticipate the business to stay the course heading into earnings. Markforged has missed Wall Street's revenue estimates twice over the last two years. Looking at Markforged's peers in the industrial machinery segment, some have already reported their Q1 results, giving us a hint as to what we can expect. Graham Corporation delivered year-on-year revenue growth of 20.9%, beating analysts' expectations by 6.6%, and Donaldson reported revenues up 1.3%, falling short of estimates by 0.8%. Graham Corporation traded up 10.3% following the results while Donaldson's stock price was unchanged. Read our full analysis of Graham Corporation's results here and Donaldson's results here. There has been positive sentiment among investors in the industrial machinery segment, with share prices up 6.9% on average over the last month. during the same time. Unless you've been living under a rock, it should be obvious by now that generative AI is going to have a huge impact on how large corporations do business. While Nvidia and AMD are trading close to all-time highs, we prefer a lesser-known (but still profitable) semiconductor stock benefiting from the rise of AI. Click here to access our free report on our favorite semiconductor growth story. StockStory is growing and hiring equity analyst and marketing roles. Are you a 0 to 1 builder passionate about the markets and AI? See the open roles here. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
India Today
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
MrBeast plans 'biggest creator collab ever' on August 1, invites entire Internet
YouTube star MrBeast has set his sights on creating the largest internet collaboration yet, and he wants every content creator on Donaldson, popularly known as MrBeast, surprised the internet by announcing plans for what he described as the 'biggest creator collab ever.'The YouTube sensation invited creators worldwide to join him on August 1, and made it clear that this event would be open to all, not just the big 'DM me if you want to be a part of the biggest creator collab ever on August 1st,' he wrote on X, throwing open the gates for anyone ready to jump a follow-up post, MrBeast promised to respond to every message. 'Still replying and messaging people. I need every creator on earth. Keep replying if you want to be part of the biggest collab in history on August 1st,' he later, he added, 'I'm still going. Ya boy ain't stopping. Reach out if you want to join the world's biggest collab.'The creator, who has built a reputation for grand-scale stunts and philanthropic initiatives, is no stranger to pulling off ambitious collaborations. He previously raised millions through #TeamTrees and #TeamSeas, campaigns that roped in creators and audiences alike for environmental this upcoming event seems different. It's not about fundraising, or at least, not yet. Fans believe it could be a global challenge, a record-breaking stunt, or something no one has seen to the intrigue, MrBeast is already in the headlines for other reasons. He is facing accusations over delays in his charitable water well projects in Africa, a lawsuit tied to his reality show 'Beast Games,' and an ongoing battle against a deepfake scam using his the controversies, his focus seems fixed on August are already excited. 'It would be amazing to participate!' a user said, while another added, 'MrBeast is about to take over the internet again. Can't wait for the massive collaboration. Let's go!'See the comments here:While the exact details of the collab remain under wraps, one thing is clear: MrBeast plans to make internet history on August 1, and he's giving creators everywhere a front-row seat.- EndsTrending Reel
Newsweek
11-07-2025
- Business
- Newsweek
MrBeast Gives Update on Buying Elon Musk's X
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. MrBeast has shared an update on his proposal to buy X, formerly Twitter, from Elon Musk. Newsweek reached out to MrBeast's representative and Musk's representative via email for comment on Friday. The Context MrBeast—whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson—is one of the most popular YouTubers in the world. The 27-year-old currently boasts more than 412 million subscribers on his YouTube channel. He first got his start on the platform by posting gaming videos, though today, he is known for his over-the-top giveaways and extreme challenges. In addition to content creation, Donaldson has several food brands including Feastables, Lunchly and MrBeast Burger. Forbes once said he could be "the first YouTuber billionaire." Musk is the CEO of Tesla and founder of aerospace company SpaceX. He's the richest person in the world, per Forbes, and has a net worth of $402.1 billion as of July 11. The 54-year-old acquired Twitter in October 2022 for $44 billion and rebranded its name in July 2023. Elon Musk speaks alongside President Donald Trump to reporters in the Oval Office of the White House on May 30 in Washington, D.C. Inset: MrBeast attends YouTube Brandcast 2025 at David Geffen Hall on May... Elon Musk speaks alongside President Donald Trump to reporters in the Oval Office of the White House on May 30 in Washington, D.C. Inset: MrBeast attends YouTube Brandcast 2025 at David Geffen Hall on May 14 in New York City. More;What To Know On Thursday, Donaldson took to X to share an update on his interest in buying the platform from Musk. "Sooooo, is now my time?" the Kansas native asked over a message he had written in December 2022, in which he said: "Can I be the new Twitter CEO?" Currently, his post has more than 7.4 million views, 96,000 likes and 5,900 comments. Donaldson's note may be in response to X's artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot Grok recently sharing antisemitic comments on the social media platform. Musk later wrote on the social media platform that Grok was "too compliant to user prompts" and "too eager to please," adding that it "is being addressed." In April, the topic of X was discussed during an online exchange between Donaldson and Musk. At the time, the media personality was looking for volunteers for his "100 Men vs a Gorilla" challenge. "Sure, what's the worst that could happen?" Musk asked, appearing to put himself forward for the video. In response to the former head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), Donaldson said: "I might actually own this platform soon." In 2022, Musk said that if he were to "die under mysterious circumstances," Donaldson could have X. This isn't the first time Donaldson teased potentially acquiring a social media platform. Earlier this year, he offered to purchase TikTok amid threats of a ban. "Okay fine, I'll buy Tik Tok so it doesn't get banned," he wrote in January. What People Are Saying In the comments underneath Donaldson's most recent post about X, fans asked him a slew of questions. X user @nftowned wrote in a reply with 97,200 views and 27 likes: "Will you name it back to Twitter?" @abneribeiro0 wrote with 63,400 views and 13 likes: "What would you do differently if you were the CEO?" @tmalley99 posted in a message with 5,041 views and 26 likes: "Would you bring back Vine?" @razroo_chief added: "do you know how to code?" What Happens Next? Musk has not yet responded to Donaldson's latest post about purchasing X.
