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The Sun
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Eamon Downes dead: Liquid co-founder passes away following five-year cancer battle as tributes pour in
HEARTBREAKING tributes have poured in after Liquid co-founder Eamon Downes passed away from brain cancer. The iconic UK producer, also known as Ame, died after bravely battling the disease for five years. Alongside Shane Heneghan, best known as DJ Model, Downes formed Liquid in the early 90s. The duo who would help to amplify the early sounds of rave and breakbeat in the UK. Fellow DJ and producer Billy Daniel Bunter shared the news earlier today, writing: 'It's with heartbreaking sadness that I'm letting the world know we've lost Eamon Downes, devoted husband to Stella, proud dad to Bea, and one of my closest friends ever. "This one really hurts.' Bunter added: 'I still remember him playing me 'Sweet Harmony' down the phone before it got cut. "When XL signed it, he was buzzing. 'Sending dubplates by bike to Pete Tong and then straight to me at Labrynth, he loved that side of things.' Downes and Heneghan found success with their debut self-titled record in 1991, of which the track 'Sweet Harmony' stands as an all-timer anthem. Initially released in 1991 on the self-pressed white label Liquid EP of 500 copies, it was re-released to a wider audience on XL Recordings. It's success would also emboldened XL Recordings, which has become one of the planet's most important labels. The single was followed by The Future Music EP which included "Liquid Is Liquid". After their first few releases, Downes and Heneghan parted ways as a duo. But Downes continued to share music under the alias for more than 30 years as a solo act. 1
The Independent
a day ago
- General
- The Independent
Tributes paid after world's longest-serving KFC worker dies
Tributes have been paid to the world's longest-serving KFC employee who has died after working for the company for nearly 50 years. Pauline Richards, who was known by many as Miss KFC, first started working in the fried chicken chain's outlet in Taunton, Somerset, in 1978. She began her career as a cleaner but went on to take on almost every role in the store, including team leader and manager. Taunton Town Council described Mrs Richards as one of the town's 'most loved residents' and said she would be missed. 'All of us at Taunton Town Council are saddened to learn of the passing of one of Taunton's most loved residents, Pauline Richards, aka Miss KFC, the world's longest-serving member of KFC staff and a friendly, well-known face in our town,' the council said. 'She was an excited and incredibly deserving recipient of one of our civic awards back in March this year. 'Our thoughts are with her family and all of those who knew and loved her.' A KFC spokeswoman added: 'We're deeply saddened by the passing of our dear friend and colleague, Pauline Richards. 'We are supporting Pauline's family, who have asked for their privacy to be respected during this difficult time.'
Yahoo
a day ago
- General
- Yahoo
Tributes paid after world's longest-serving KFC worker dies
Tributes have been paid to the world's longest-serving KFC employee who has died after working for the company for nearly 50 years. Pauline Richards, who was known by many as Miss KFC, first started working in the fried chicken chain's outlet in Taunton, Somerset, in 1978. She began her career as a cleaner but went on to take on almost every role in the store, including team leader and manager. Taunton Town Council described Mrs Richards as one of the town's 'most loved residents' and said she would be missed. 'All of us at Taunton Town Council are saddened to learn of the passing of one of Taunton's most loved residents, Pauline Richards, aka Miss KFC, the world's longest-serving member of KFC staff and a friendly, well-known face in our town,' the council said. 'She was an excited and incredibly deserving recipient of one of our civic awards back in March this year. 'Our thoughts are with her family and all of those who knew and loved her.' A KFC spokeswoman added: 'We're deeply saddened by the passing of our dear friend and colleague, Pauline Richards. 'We are supporting Pauline's family, who have asked for their privacy to be respected during this difficult time.'
BBC News
a day ago
- General
- BBC News
Tributes paid to world's longest-serving KFC worker
Tributes have been paid to the world's longest-serving KFC employee, who has died after working in the same branch for 47 Richards, who was known by many as Miss KFC, first started working in Taunton's East Street restaurant in began her career as a cleaner but went on to take on almost every role in the store, including team leader and have poured in from Taunton residents and businesses who described her as a kind and compassionate woman who had a dry sense of humour. Taunton Town Council said it was saddened to learn of Ms Richards' death and described her as a friendly and well-known face in the town."She was an excited and incredibly deserving recipient of one of our Civic Awards back in March this year," a spokesperson for the council said."Our thoughts are with her family and all of those who knew and loved her." Speaking to BBC Radio Somerset in January, Ms Richards said she did not initially plan to stay at the branch forever but "just enjoyed it"."I love working here, I like meeting people and it's my favourite food, is chicken," she the time, manager Beth Sutton said customers would visit the branch every day purley to see Ms Richards."They call her Nan or Mrs Chicken or Mum," Ms Sutton said. "Everyone really comes in to see her mainly, just as much as they do the chicken." Hundreds of people have posted their condolences on social media after Ms Richard's death was announced."Pauline will never be forgotten," said Wendie Noble. "[I] had the pleasure of working with her at KFC when my children were younger. "[She was] such a kind and compassionate lady who never forgot you and always stopped for a chat."Amy Capon added: "She was a character, always made me chuckle, had a fantastic work relationship with my son also. Such sad news, but take comfort in the fact 90% of the town are grieving with you."The team at Spud Shack in Taunton said Ms Richards will be "missed by everyone" in the area."Pauline was very well known in the town for her dry sense of humour when dealing with people who were a tad intoxicated. Rest in peace Pauline."KFC has been contacted for comment.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Prayers Pouring In For Legendary Skydiver Dead At 56
Prayers Pouring In For Legendary Skydiver Dead At 56 originally appeared on The Spun. The sports and entertainment world lost an iconic skydiver and BASE jumper this week as record-setter Felix Baumgartner lost his life in an accident. Baumgartner was flying a motorized paraglider in Italy when he fell ill and crashed the craft into a hotel swimming pool. A woman suffered an injured neck, but is expected to recover. Tragically, the accident killed Baumgartner. He was 56 years old. Baumgartner was one of the world's premier BASE jumpers, famously setting a world record for the longest jump in history back in 2012. News of Baumgartner's death has led to tributes pouring in from around the world.: "All I think of is I would sneeze for sure and then I'm so screwed. RIP some people are just build different," one user wrote on X. "This sucks. His Red Bull jump was one of the best marketing campaigns of all time," wrote another. "Damn I remember being hyped watching this jump live. It was a crazy record to make and break some. RIP." "May he rest in peace. I still remember waking up as a kid and seeing him on every single news station for a few days. Honestly? Happy he was still doing what made him happy. Sucks he had to go out like this but rest in peace dude." "I remember we watched the jump live 13 years ago. We were cheering loudly and celebrating. RIP Felix." For years, Baumgartner gained publicity and mass acclaim through some incredible feats such as skydiving across the English channel, jumping 95 feet from the iconic statue of Christ the Redeemer in Brazil, and BASE jumping from the 91st floor of the Taipei 101 building. On October 14, 2012, Baumgartner dropped over 127,000 feet from the stratosphere, falling nearly 120,000 feet before parachuting for the rest of it. His altitude record would be broken two years alter. Baumgartner's BASE jumping abilities earned him numerous awards and accolades between 2012 and 2013. Outside of his career as a jumper, Baumgartner tried his hand at a number of other sports as well. He won a professional boxing match when he was younger and competed in the 24 Hours of Nürburgring with Audi Motorsport in 2014. Our hearts go out to Baumgartner's family and loved Pouring In For Legendary Skydiver Dead At 56 first appeared on The Spun on Jul 18, 2025 This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jul 18, 2025, where it first appeared.
