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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Ed Sheeran's swimming trunks go under the hammer
Ed Sheeran fans from around the globe will have the chance to get their hands on more than 200 of the singer's personal belongings when they go up for auction. The Shape of You songwriter has donated the items to St Elizabeth Hospice through Bishop & Miller Auctioneers, which is accepting online bids until 15 June. Everything from a Star Wars Christmas jumper, guitar, bathrobe and a even a pair of swimming trunks will go under the hammer. "We're really excited to have this auction and it's a really eclectic collection of pieces for all purse strings," said Oliver Miller, from Bishop & Miller Auctioneers. "We get bin bags of stuff and we can confirm stains have been spotted, but that's the bizarre thing, you want the stains because it means he might have worn the items, " Mr Miller said. This will be the fourth auction Sheeran has supported in aid of the charity, which supports people with life-limiting illnesses in Suffolk, Great Yarmouth and Waveney. The previous events have generated hundreds of thousands of pounds with bids be made from around the world. With items expected to reach anywhere between £25 to more than £1,000, the auction is predicted to generate at least £10,000. Judie Newman is the chief executive at St Elizabeth Hospice, for which Sheeran's mother used to make bracelets that were sold in the charity's Framlingham shop. "Ed could have chosen any international or national charity, so we are so honoured and thrilled he chose a local charity that he has had a connection with for years," she said. "Everyone will find something in this auction that they will love to have - it's a wonderful mix. "We need to raise over £12m every year to run the hospice and we have to raise 70% of that ourselves through the community, so an event like this an absolutely wonderful opportunity." The online auction officially launched on Saturday, with the charity giving fans the chance to look and touch the lots at its Martlesham Retail Centre, in Suffolk. The event attracted more than 600 people, which is nearly double its normal footfall for a Saturday. Keri-Ann Plaskett, whose parents were given "a really good quality of life" by the hospice before their deaths, attended the event with her children. She told the BBC: "I think it is really kind of Ed and when he has done it before it has raised lots of money. "I brought my children to see the items and I told them it would be cheaper than going to his concert at Portman Road. "You wouldn't be able to see or touch his clothes otherwise, so I thought it was nice for them - it's a treat." Follow Suffolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Ed Sheeran auction sees guitar sell for £11,000 Ed Sheeran's guitar and football shirts up for auction Charity sale of Sheeran's clothes brought forward St Elizabeth Hospice
BBC News
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Ed Sheeran's swimming trunks among charity auction lots
Ed Sheeran fans from around the globe will have the chance to get their hands on more than 200 of the singer's personal belongings when they go up for Shape of You songwriter has donated the items to St Elizabeth Hospice through Bishop & Miller Auctioneers, which is accepting online bids until 15 from a Star Wars Christmas jumper, guitar, bathrobe and a even a pair of swimming trunks will go under the hammer."We're really excited to have this auction and it's a really eclectic collection of pieces for all purse strings," said Oliver Miller, from Bishop & Miller Auctioneers. "We get bin bags of stuff and we can confirm stains have been spotted, but that's the bizarre thing, you want the stains because it means he might have worn the items, " Mr Miller said. This will be the fourth auction Sheeran has supported in aid of the charity, which supports people with life-limiting illnesses in Suffolk, Great Yarmouth and previous events have generated hundreds of thousands of pounds with bids be made from around the items expected to reach anywhere between £25 to more than £1,000, the auction is predicted to generate at least £10,000. Judie Newman is the chief executive at St Elizabeth Hospice, for which Sheeran's mother used to make bracelets that were sold in the charity's Framlingham shop."Ed could have chosen any international or national charity, so we are so honoured and thrilled he chose a local charity that he has had a connection with for years," she said."Everyone will find something in this auction that they will love to have - it's a wonderful mix."We need to raise over £12m every year to run the hospice and we have to raise 70% of that ourselves through the community, so an event like this an absolutely wonderful opportunity." The online auction officially launched on Saturday, with the charity giving fans the chance to look and touch the lots at its Martlesham Retail Centre, in event attracted more than 600 people, which is nearly double its normal footfall for a Plaskett, whose parents were given "a really good quality of life" by the hospice before their deaths, attended the event with her told the BBC: "I think it is really kind of Ed and when he has done it before it has raised lots of money. "I brought my children to see the items and I told them it would be cheaper than going to his concert at Portman Road."You wouldn't be able to see or touch his clothes otherwise, so I thought it was nice for them - it's a treat." Follow Suffolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
NBC Sports
13-03-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Oliver Miller, center who helped Arkansas reach Final Four and played 9 NBA seasons, dies at 54
Oliver Miller, a beefy center who helped Arkansas advance to the Final Four before playing nine seasons in the NBA, has died. He was 54. Several of Miller's former teams announced his death on Wednesday, as did the National Basketball Retired Players Association. A cause of death was not disclosed, but Arkansas had announced during an event honoring its 1990 Final Four team that Miller had cancer, and Miller thanked the team for its video tribute to him while posting it on social media last month. Means alot. Still n tears. #WPS Known as the 'The Big O' for his 6-foot-9, 280-pound frame that ballooned to well over 300 pounds during his NBA career, Miller was a standout at Arkansas from 1988-92. He averaged 12.2 points and 6.5 rebounds in four seasons, helping Naismith Hall of Fame coach Nolan Richardson's 1989-90 team reach the Final Four before losing to Duke and earning Southwest Conference Player of the Year honors in 1991. 'We are deeply saddened by the passing of Arkansas legend Oliver Miller,' Arkansas said in a social media post. 'A key member of the 1990 Final Four team, an SWC Hall of Famer, a first-round NBA draft pick and a true embodiment of the Razorback spirit. We love you Big O. Our thoughts are with his family.' Miller was drafted by Phoenix in 1992 with the No. 22 overall pick. He went on to average 7.4 points and 5.9 rebounds for the Suns, Detroit Pistons, Toronto Raptors, Dallas Mavericks, Sacramento Kings and Minnesota Timberwolves. Rest in Peace, Big O 💜🧡 He also played in Europe, the Continental Basketball Association, the United States Basketball League and with the Harlem Globetrotters. The Raptors held a moment of silence for Miller before their home game Wednesday night against the Philadelphia 76ers. Miller was selected by Toronto as the last pick of the 1995 expansion draft. 'He holds a special place in our history as a member of our inaugural team in 1995, and we are so grateful for all his contributions,' the Raptors said on social media. 'We send our deepest condolences to the Miller family.'
CBS News
13-03-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
Oliver Miller, former Arkansas star and NBA player, dead at 54
Oliver Miller, a beefy center who helped Arkansas advance to the Final Four before playing nine seasons in the NBA, has died. He was 54. Several of Miller's former teams announced his death on Wednesday, as did the National Basketball Retired Players Association. A cause of death was not disclosed, but Arkansas had announced during an event honoring its 1990 Final Four team that Miller had cancer, and Miller thanked the team for its video tribute to him while posting it on social media last month. "The basketball community has lost a Legend," the National Basketball Retired Players Association wrote on social media. "Our hearts are with the family, friends and fans of Oliver Miller." Known as the "The Big O" for his 6-foot-9, 280-pound frame that ballooned to well over 300 pounds during his NBA career, Miller was a standout at Arkansas from 1988-92. He averaged 12.2 points and 6.5 rebounds in four seasons, helping Naismith Hall of Fame coach Nolan Richardson's 1989-90 team reach the Final Four before losing to Duke and earning Southwest Conference Player of the Year honors in 1991. "We are deeply saddened by the passing of Arkansas legend Oliver Miller," Arkansas said in a social media post. "A key member of the 1990 Final Four team, an SWC Hall of Famer, a first-round NBA draft pick and a true embodiment of the Razorback spirit. We love you Big O. Our thoughts are with his family." Current Arkansas men's basketball coach John Calipari also paid tribute to Miller on social media. "One of the most kind hearted people that was a competitor and a champion," Calipari wrote. "Wish I could have gotten to know him better. Prayers to Big O and his family. RIP" Miller was drafted by Phoenix in 1992 with the No. 22 overall pick. He went on to average 7.4 points and 5.9 rebounds for the Suns, Detroit Pistons, Toronto Raptors, Dallas Mavericks, Sacramento Kings and Minnesota Timberwolves. He also played in Europe, the Continental Basketball Association, the United States Basketball League and with the Harlem Globetrotters. The Raptors held a moment of silence for Miller before their home game Wednesday night against the Philadelphia 76ers. Miller was selected by Toronto as the last pick of the 1995 expansion draft. "He holds a special place in our history as a member of our inaugural team in 1995, and we are so grateful for all his contributions," the Raptors said on social media. "We send our deepest condolences to the Miller family."
Express Tribune
13-03-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Former NBA center Oliver Miller dies at 54
Oliver Miller, the former Arkansas standout who played nine seasons in the NBA, has died at the age of 54. Several of his former teams, along with the National Basketball Retired Players Association, confirmed his passing on Wednesday. While the cause of death was not disclosed, Arkansas had previously announced that Miller was battling cancer. Last month, he acknowledged the team's video tribute to him on social media. Nicknamed "The Big O" for his imposing 6-foot-9, 280-pound frame— which later exceeded 300 pounds during his professional career— Miller made his mark at Arkansas from 1988 to 1992. He averaged 12.2 points and 6.5 rebounds over four seasons, playing a key role in guiding Hall of Fame coach Nolan Richardson's 1989-90 team to the Final Four. In 1991, he was named Southwest Conference Player of the Year. "We are deeply saddened by the passing of Arkansas legend Oliver Miller," Arkansas stated in a social media post. "A key member of the 1990 Final Four team, an SWC Hall of Famer, a first-round NBA draft pick, and a true embodiment of the Razorback spirit. We love you, Big O. Our thoughts are with his family." Miller was selected 22nd overall by the Phoenix Suns in the 1992 NBA Draft. Over his career, he averaged 7.4 points and 5.9 rebounds while playing for the Suns, Detroit Pistons, Toronto Raptors, Dallas Mavericks, Sacramento Kings, and Minnesota Timberwolves. His basketball journey also took him to Europe, the Continental Basketball Association, the United States Basketball League, and even a stint with the Harlem Globetrotters. The Toronto Raptors, who selected Miller in the 1995 expansion draft, honored him with a moment of silence before their game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday. "He holds a special place in our history as a member of our inaugural team in 1995, and we are so grateful for all his contributions," the Raptors posted on social media. "We send our deepest condolences to the Miller family."
