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Metro
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
U2's Bono reveals he lived on airline food at 14 after death of his mother
Bono has revealed that he lived off instant mashed potatoes and airline food after his mother's death. The 65-year-old Irish singer was just 14 when his mother died of a sudden aneurysm while attending her father's funeral. The tragic event took place in 1974, and Bono revealed that his family struggled domestically after her sudden death. The U2 frontman told Ruthie Rogers – the owner of the London restaurant The River Cafe – on Ruthie's Table 4 podcast: 'My relationship with food changed, I just saw it as fuel as something to get done, I took no pleasure in it. 'Do you know what Cadbury's Smash is?' He then asked if he could read from his book. He detailed that he, his brother, and father struggled to cope without their mother, but coped by eating pre-made airline dinners made available because Norman worked at Dublin airport. 'He [Norman] had talked the company into allowing him to bring home surplus airline food, prepared for airline passengers. The meals were sometimes still warm when he carried them in their tinned boxes into our kitchen,' Bono read. He described the dishes, such as gammon steak with pineapple and lasagna, 'exotic,' but had 'an aftertaste of tin', which is what they ate routinely for at least six months. The singer also read what they would do before the airline food came into play, mostly eating out of cans. 'Most days I would usually return home with a tin of meat, a tin of beans and a packet of Cadbury's Smash [instant mashed potato].' He continued to read from the book: 'We used to buy a cheap fizzy drink called Cadet Orange because it had enough sugar to keep you going, but was so foul you wouldn't want anything else down your throat for hours. 'We drank it after I would spend my food money on things far more important, like Alice Cooper's 45 Hello Hooray.' Bono was a founding member of the Irish rock band, which formed in 1976 while they were attending Mount Temple Comprehensive School in Dublin. More Trending Across nearly five decades, U2 have released 15 studio albums and are one of the world's best-selling music artists, having sold an estimated 150–170 million records worldwide. They've also won 22 Grammys, eight Brit Awards and two Golden Globe Awards. As a teenager, Bono began dating his future wife, Alison Stewart, who was also in the same year as his bandmate David Howell Evans, best known as The Edge. At school, Alison briefly dated The Edge, which Bono joked was still a sore subject between them. 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: Pete Davidson expecting first child with girlfriend Elsie Hewitt MORE: Nicki Minaj and SZA's feud explained after shocking 'dead dog' dig MORE: X-Men actor Shawn Ashmore shares heartbreaking tribute after murder of friend
Metro
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Husband of Dame Deborah James finds love again with 'mystery woman'
The widower of Dame Deborah James has romance in his life again, three years on from her death. Dame Deborah died on June 28, 2022, at the age of 40, having been diagnosed with incurable bowel cancer in 2016. Throughout her career, she was incredibly vocal about living with the disease via the You, Me and the Big C podcast and raised over £11million with her Bowelbabe Fund. Before she died, the journalist – who received a Damehood just weeks before – insisted that she wanted her husband, Sebastien Bowen, to 'move on' when she was no longer around. And now, he is doing exactly that and fulfilling her wishes. New photos have captured Sebastien, who Dame Deborah wed in 2008, on a loved-up outing with a mystery woman. Sebastien strolled hand-in-hand with his other half along the towpath beside the River Thames after lunching at The River Cafe in Hammersmith, west London, which has proven to be a celebrity hotspot. The 45-year-old was in deep conversation with the unnamed brunette, who appeared to be in her thirties and was sporting a chic red dress and sunglasses. They laughed and joked, walking at a leisurely pace with their arms firmly around each other's waists. Having spotted the pair, a passer-by told MailOnline: 'They looked like they were very much in love. 'It was very sweet. For anyone who was inspired by Dame Deborah's attitude to life, it was really heartening to see her husband looking happy again.' In December last year, the publication revealed that Sebastien, who first met Dame Deborah in 2005, was open to dating again after losing his wife of 14 years. The publication stressed that it was 'early days,' but he had been on 'several dates' in a bid to 'rebuild his life'. Adding that he was 'taking things slowly,' a source shared: 'Deborah is going to be a tough act to follow, as they had a fantastic marriage and made a great couple. 'But Seb feels the time has come for him to move on, as Deborah wanted him to.' Dame Deborah had two children with Sebastien: a daughter named Eloise, now 15, and son Hugo, now 17. In May 2022, she revealed that she had moved to hospice-at-home care, writing on Instagram that her body 'simply wasn't playing ball' despite 'trying everything'. She added that she was spending her final days 'with [her] incredible family all around [her]' focusing on 'making sure [she's] not in pain and spending time with them'. Later on her BBC Radio 5 Live show, Dame Deborah reflected on her marriage and hopes of him finding someone else. 'I don't think I have ever seen my husband so emotional, but now he has suddenly realised the enormity of this,' she said. 'I have given him strict instructions: I want him to move on.' She added: 'He's a handsome man. I'm, like, 'Don't be taken for a ride, don't marry a bimbo, find someone else who can make you laugh like we did'.' The former deputy headteacher turned avid campaigner also joked on her podcast that she had a few people whom she didn't want Sebastien to hook up with. 'I would do my damned hardest to haunt him.' Sebastien is a banker working for the private equity firm Pomona Capital. More Trending In 2023, Dame Deborah's mother, Heather, told the Daily Telegraph: 'We give Seb our blessing. 'We want him to move forward when he feels ready.' 'Deborah will be a hard act to follow, but he has our blessing,' she repeated. 'Because Deborah wanted him to move on, we want him to move on.' If you or someone you care about has been diagnosed with cancer, Macmillan can offer support and information. You can contact their helpline on 0808 808 00 00 (7 days a week from 8am to 8pm), use their webchat service, or visit their site for more information.
Daily Record
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Dame Deborah James' husband finds love again three years after her death
Campaigner Dame Deborah James died three years ago from bowel cancer. Dame Deborah James's widower, Sebastien Bowen, has been reported to be 'very much in love' as he is said to have found love again three years on from the campaiger's death. Dame Deborah tragically passed away in June 2022 after a battle with bowel cancer. Prior to her death, the podcaster was said to have encouraged her husband to 'move on' after her passing. Now three years later, it has been claimed that Sebastien has once again found love as he was seen with a mystery woman enjoying a date during the UK heatwave. Only at the age of 40 at the time of her death, Deborah had been battling an incurable form of bowel cancer and was very outspoken about her journey. While she raised millions for cancer research, she also did not hide the fact that she wanted her husband to move on when she was gone, reports the Mirror. Sebestien was reportedly seen last week to be walking along the River Thames in London hand in hand with a mystery woman. The couple was said to have dined at The River Cafe in Hammersmith, west London, as part of their day out. Seen to be wearing a casual blue shirt, a pair of chinos and trainers, Sebestien was certainly dressed to beat the heat as temperatures soared across the country. His new brunette partner was said to be wearing a striking red dress, perfect for the summer weather. A source told the Daily Mail: "They looked like they were very much in love." They also said the pair was seen to be gazing lovingly at each other as they walked with their arms wrapped around one another. They added: "It was very sweet. For anyone who was inspired by Dame Deborah's attitude to life, it was really heartening to see her husband looking happy again." It was reported last year that Sebestien had started to look for love again, but he was taking things "very slowly". An insider said: "Deborah is going to be a tough act to follow, as they had a fantastic marriage and made a great couple. But Seb feels the time has come for him to move on, as Deborah wanted him to." Known by millions on social media as Bowelbabe, Dame Deborah documented her cancer journey online and managed to raise over £11million for cancer research. As she was upfront and honest about her battle with the incurable disease, it was no surprise she gave the same honesty about wanting her husband to move on. Talking on the BBC Radio 5 Live show You, Me and The Big C, she described her husband as a "very eligible bachelor" and said she was aware that he would get attention from other women after her passing. She said: "I have given him strict instructions. I want him to move on. He's a handsome man, I'm like, 'Don't be taken for a ride, don't marry a bimbo, find someone else who can make you laugh like we did." Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. However, while she was encouraging of her widower finding a new love, she also joked that she had a list of people she didn't want him to go on and date. If he did, she joked: "I would do my damned hardest to haunt him." Dame Deborah and Sebestien met in 2005 and went to get married three years later and have two kids. While it is tough for any family to lose a loved one, it seems that Sebestien has been blessed by both his wife and her family to move on. In 2023, Deborah's mum Heather said: "Deborah will be a hard act to follow but he has our blessing."
Daily Mirror
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Dame Deborah James' husband 'finds love' three years after her death
Dame Deborah James' husband Sebastien Bowen has reportedly found love with a mystery woman, three years after the campaigner's tragic death from bowel cancer Dame Deborah James' widower is said to have found love again, three years after the death of his wife. Prior to her sad death in June 2022, the podcast host and campaigner had encouraged Sebastien Bowen to "move on." Now, it's claimed that he has found love with a mystery woman and was seen enjoying a loved-up date in the scorching weather as the UK experienced a heatwave, with temperatures hitting over 30 degrees. Deborah, who was just 40 at the time of her death from incurable bowel cancer, made it no secret that she wanted her husband to start dating again. Sebastian was seen last week walking hand in hand with a mystery woman along the River Thames in London. The pair are said to have dined at The River Cafe in the swanky area of Hammersmith, west London, during their romantic day out. As the temperatures across the country reached new highs, Sebastian kept his look very casual in a blue shirt, with his top buttons undone, while rocking a pair of chino trousers and trainers. Meanwhile, his new love interest looked sensational in a striking red dress, which was cut off above the knee. Her brunette hair flowed freely in the gentle waterfront breeze as she wore a pair of sunglasses to protect her eyes from the blistering sun. The pair were seen walking with their arms wrapped around one another while gazing lovingly at each other. "They looked like they were very much in love," a source told the Daily Mail. They went on to add: "It was very sweet. For anyone who was inspired by Dame Deborah's attitude to life, it was really heartening to see her husband looking happy again." Last year, it was reported that Sebastian had started looking for love again, with sources saying he was taking things "very slowly." An insider went on to say: "Deborah is going to be a tough act to follow, as they had a fantastic marriage and made a great couple. But Seb feels the time has come for him to move on, as Deborah wanted him to." Deborah, who was known to millions as Bowelbabe on social media, raised over £11million for cancer research and documented her journey with her online followers. The campaigner, who was known for her honesty while battling the heartbreaking disease, spoke openly about her husband moving on. Speaking on the BBC Radio 5 Live show, You, Me And The Big C, she described her widower as a "very eligible bachelor" and knew he would have attention from other women following her death. "I have given him strict instructions," Dame Deborah said. She went on to add: "I want him to move on. He's a handsome man, I'm like, 'Don't be taken for a ride, don't marry a bimbo, find someone else who can make you laugh like we did." But Dame Deborah also joked that she had a list of people she didn't want Sebastian to date. "I would do my damned hardest to haunt him," she joked. Sebastian and Deborah met in 2005 before going on to marry three years later in 2008 and welcomed two children. And it appears that he has the blessing from her family when it comes to finding love again. "Deborah will be a hard act to follow but he has our blessing," her mum Heather said in 2023.
Daily Mail
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Husband of Dame Deborah James finds love again with 'mystery woman, three years after cancer campaigner's tragic death aged 40
Before she died at the age of just 40, cancer campaigner Dame Deborah James told her husband he should 'move on' after she was gone and find love again. Now, Sebastien Bowen might have fulfilled her wish. Last week, he was spotted hand in hand with a beautiful 'mystery' woman. The pair could be seen strolling on the towpath beside the Thames after enjoying a long, leisurely lunch at The River Cafe in Hammersmith, west London. Wearing an elegant red dress and sunglasses, the woman, who appeared to be in her 30s, gazed adoringly at Mr Bowen, 45. 'They looked like they were very much in love,' a passer-by said. 'It was very sweet. For anyone who was inspired by Dame Deborah's attitude to life, it was really heartening to see her husband looking happy again.' The River Cafe is the fashionable restaurant where Jamie Oliver began his career and the likes of Gwyneth Paltrow and Nigella Lawson have dined. Last December, The Mail on Sunday revealed that Mr Bowen was dipping his toe in the dating scene. Friends said he had been on several dates as he attempted to rebuild his life following his wife's death in June 2022. A source said: 'It's very early days for Seb and he's taking things very slowly. 'Deborah is going to be a tough act to follow as they had a fantastic marriage and made a great couple. 'But Seb feels the time has come for him to move on, as Deborah wanted him to.' Dame Deborah, who called herself 'Bowelbabe', raised more than £11million for cancer research. The pair share a joke as they walked along the River Thames near Barnes She was known for her frankness about dealing with her aggressive bowel cancer, which she shared on the BBC Radio 5 Live show You, Me And The Big C. She described Mr Bowen as a 'very eligible bachelor' and knew he would attract a lot of female attention after her death. She said: 'I have given him strict instructions: I want him to move on. He's a handsome man, I'm like, 'Don't be taken for a ride, don't marry a bimbo, find someone else who can make you laugh like we did.' She also joked there were a couple of people she didn't want him to hook up with and if he did, 'I would do my damned hardest to haunt him'. Mr Bowen works as a banker for private equity firm Pomona Capital. He met his wife, with whom he had two children, in 2005 and they married three years later. In 2023, her mother Heather said: 'Deborah will be a hard act to follow, but he has our blessing.'
