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Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Eamonn Holmes brands late pal James Whale's wife Nadine 'a gift from God' while lauding her devotion - following star's death aged 76
Eamonn Holmes paid tribute to his late friend James Whale 's widow Nadine following the shock jock's death aged 76. The star passed away after a battle with kidney cancer, in news announced by Nadine, who told the Express on Monday: 'James slipped away very gently this morning. It was a beautiful passing and he left with a smile on his face.' Taking to Instagram, Eamonn shared an image of James and Nadine, who he described as a 'gift from God' before thanking the widow for her devotion. In the caption, he penned: 'He was my friend since 1986 ….. she was a Gift from God to him . This is James Whale's wife Nadine . His pain is now gone . For poor Nadine it is just beginning . Nadine , no one could have done more for him . Thank you'. James has been married to Nadine for four years, having tied the knot in 2021, following the death of his first wife Melinda Maxted in 2018. Melinda, who James wed in 1970, passed away after battling stage four lung cancer. Taking to Instagram, Eamonn shared an image of James and Nadine, who he described as a 'gift from God' before thanking the widow for her devotion Mere hours before James' death was announced, the broadcaster's final column was published in which he revealed he was 'happy to go now and feels at peace' after moving into a hospice. Writing for the Daily Express, James revealed he was in a 'positive' headspace as he praised the doctors and nurses at The Heart of Kent Hospice. He explained: 'What's surprised me most is how much better in myself I feel since finally moving into a hospice near my home in Kent a week or so back. 'I began to feel better immediately. More positive. I feel at peace here, even though I'm not a religious person. 'I know I've reached the end of my life but I'm quite sanguine about it. Despite everything, I'm happy to go now and a lot of that is due to the people who work here, because they make dying as peaceful and pain-free as possible.' While urging people to 'take death seriously', James said it's important to discuss your wishes with our loved ones before it's too late or becoming seriously ill. In one final selfless act, James urged his fans to support the hospice as he shared the sheer cost of running the facility. He revealed it cost a staggering £7.4million last year, in which 80 percent of the money was obtained through fundraising alone. James said they need £12billion more to build a new hospice. Praising the staff, James shared an insight into the day-to-day care for patients, revealing they even pass around cocktails and mocktails, as well as running themed events and allowing family pets in for visits. The beloved radio presenter was first diagnosed with cancer in 2000, and doctors predicted he had three months to live before he underwent surgery to remove one of his kidneys. The operation proved to be successful, and six years later he launched the James Whale Fund for Kidney Cancer, to fund research and raise awareness of the disease. Tragically, his cancer returned in 2020 and it was revealed it had also spread to his spine, brain and lungs. He is survived by wife Nadine and his two sons James and Peter. In May, James revealed he was no longer receiving treatment. Speaking on his Talk TV show with Ash Gould, he said: 'I'm at the end of my cancer journey. There is no treatment I can have anymore. 'I can't tell you how grateful I am to Talk to actually let me on the air and sit next to Ash, which is a real pain in the butt, but I've been doing it for 25 years!' James said his recent ill health had taken its toll on him due to a severe bout of flu which led to an intensive care stay over Christmas. Despite his health, James managed to joke: 'It might actually be helping me, you never know, so I don't let that cloud my judgment – but on the medication I am on, I'm all over the place. 'I'm hoping to go on for another few weeks, few months but as soon as I can't do the show anymore, I won't.'
The Sun
01-08-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
British boxing legend Frank Hopkins dies as Tyson Fury and Eddie Hearn lead tributes
BRITISH boxing cutman Frank Hopkins has sadly died - with Tyson Fury and Eddie Hearn leading the tributes. Frank Warren also said: "Everyone at Queensberry are saddened to learn of the passing of Frank Hopkins. "A top man who worked with many of our fighters across the to his family and friends for their loss. "Rest in Peace Frank."
Yahoo
29-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Magic Johnson explained how he perfected the art of passing: "Everybody on the Lakers knew to get out to the lane and I'll get it to you"
Magic Johnson explained how he perfected the art of passing: "Everybody on the Lakers knew to get out to the lane and I'll get it to you" originally appeared on Basketball Network. When it comes to the best passers to ever grace the NBA, there's no doubt that Magic Johnson is at the top of that list. The Los Angeles Lakers legend didn't just tally assists numbers every single year but did it in the most creative way possible. Nobody in NBA history has more highlights of creative passess as much as the five-time champion does. Since his early days in the league, the four-time assists champion has always credited his teammates for making him look good every time he passed the ball. But behind every one of those innovative passes, some of which were the no-look ones, comes the mastery of perfect timing — which Johnson said was something he learned by reacting to the opposing defense. "It's hard to explain, because everything I do is in the moment. You don't think about what you'll do until you do it. The defense makes you react. He went for the steal and I knew my teammate was already there. I peeped after I got the outlet pass – I knew where he was," said Johnson in a one-on-one interview with NBA Top Shot back in believes he had a gift The pass that Magic talked about in the quote above is no other than the around-the-back dime he pulled off against the Phoenix Suns on March 19, 1985. At that time, the consensus was mesmerized because they had not seen anything like it and even if this was done in today's NBA, it would still be an incredible highlight reel. Johnson said that he was able to pull the around the back dime play because besides knowing how to react to the opposing team's defense, he had developed his gift for having a feel for the game. This means the ability to switch what he's doing on the fly without having to think and using his skillset to take over instead of calculating every single move he makes on the court. "It's what I do best and what I'm known for. I can do that with my eyes closed. My feel for the game is what made me Magic. Understanding that, not only can I go behind my back, but I also know how to get it there at the same time. You know it's coming, you just don't know how it's coming." It pays to have high-IQ teammates One of the biggest reasons why Johnson is regarded as one of — if not — the best passer in NBA history was because of who he delivered those passes to, specifically his Showtime Lakers teammates. He was fortunate to be part of teams that were constructed perfectly around him and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, as they allowed the Lakers to play a certain style that maximized Johnson's ability to pass the ball. Magic said that he spent countless hours building that chemistry with his teammates because he knew that was the best way for all of them to succeed. Hours telling them where he likes to pass the ball, how he likes to do it and how it can be done at the highest level. "Everybody on the Lakers knew to get out to the lane and I'll get it to you. They didn't know how I was gonna throw it, I didn't know how I was gonna throw it, but I was gonna throw it," said Johnson. When undeniable talent is mixed with hours of perfecting it it results in some of the best passess ever witnessed in NBA history. That's how Johnson perfected the art of passing the story was originally reported by Basketball Network on Jul 28, 2025, where it first appeared.
Free Malaysia Today
23-07-2025
- General
- Free Malaysia Today
Karim Hamzah's mother dies
Arniah Mat will be buried at the Islamic Cemetery in Semariang, Petra Jaya. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA : The mother of Sarawak tourism, creative industry and performing arts minister Abdul Karim Hamzah passed away yesterday at the age of 87. Arniah Mat passed away at 3.30pm, the Dayak Daily reported. She will be buried at the Islamic Cemetery in Semariang, Petra Jaya, today.
Yahoo
22-07-2025
- General
- Yahoo
West, Darlene 1930-2025 St. Joseph, Mo.
Darlene West, 95, of St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, July 20, 2025, at Gower Convalescent Center. She was born May 28, 1930, in St. Joseph, daughter of Violet and Clarence Halpain. She graduated from Benton High School, class of 1948, and St. Joseph Junior College. She married Billy West on June 3, 1950. Darlene spent many years as a homemaker and later worked with St. Joseph Beauty University, Seitz Foods and Librarian at Missouri Western State College. Darlene was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Billy West; son, Randy West; twin sister, Arlene Messner; and siblings, Norman Halpain, Myrna Turner, David Halpain; and grandson, Ryan Reno. Survivors include children, Mark West, Rhonda Fitzmaurice (Mark Grable), all of St. Joseph and Scott West, of Grant City, Missouri; grandchildren, Shannon, Brandon, Amy, Chad and Whitney; and 12 great-grandchildren. A Graveside Service and Interment will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 24, 2025, at Westlawn Cemetery in DeKalb, Missouri. Memorials are requested to the Alzheimer's Association. Online condolences, obituary at As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.
