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      Inside Bill Kenwright’s health battle as legend who played Gordon Clegg in Corrie dies months after cancer surgery

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      EVERTON chairman Bill Kenwright has died just months after having a cancerous tumour removed from his liver. The ex-Corrie star’s loved ones said he “passed away peacefully” last night. He was 78.
      Bill Kenwright tragically died last night, his family have revealedCredit: 2019 Everton FC
      The 78-year-old’s death came after a long health struggleCredit: 2018 Getty Images
      Kenwright’s heartbroken family said he died surrounded by those he loved after a “long battle with illness”.
      Just weeks ago the grandfather went under the knife after a growth was found on his liver.
      The former actor, who played Gordon Clegg in  Coronation Street, was then forced to stay in intensive care due to complications with the surgery.
      Kenwright was not released from hospital until earlier this month, but it was then he was told he could continue his treatment at home.
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      At the time a club statement read: “Everton would like to provide a short update on the health of our Chairman, Bill Kenwright.
      “Following a diagnosis at the beginning of August, Mr Kenwright underwent a major medical procedure six weeks ago to remove a cancerous tumour from his liver. 
      “The procedure was completely successful, but complications during surgery necessitated a prolonged period in an intensive care unit. 
      “Mr Kenwright is now out of intensive care and has left hospital.
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      “Right up until the day of the procedure the Chairman had continued to carry out all his club duties, working hard alongside Mr Moshiri to facilitate the proposed takeover by 777 Partners and supporting Kevin Thelwell with the Club’s summer transfer activity.”
      This saw the masses send him their well wishes, and hopes for a speedy recovery.
      Tragically, his club and family today confirmed his death.
      His partner Jenny Seagrove and daughter Lucy said they were “devastated” to share the news.
      They said it came after a long battle with illness, but did not give any further details.
      Actress Jenny also shared a photo of Kenwright on X (formerly Twitter), saying: “I lost my darling Bill last night.”
      In their own statement, Everton said the club was “in mourning” following the tragedy.
      The team added: “Everton’s longest serving chairman for more than a century, Bill Kenwright led the Club through a period of unprecedented change in English football.
      “A lifelong Evertonian, he became a board member on October 23, 1989, and then on Boxing Day 1999 his True Blue Holdings consortium acquired the Club. Initially vice-chairman, he succeeded his close friend Sir Philip Carter as Chair in 2004.
      “In his 19 seasons as Chairman, the Club secured 12 top eight finishes, including a top four finish in 2005, a run to the 2009 FA Cup final and European qualification on 6 separate occasions.
      “The club has lost a chairman, a leader, a friend, and an inspiration.
      “The thoughts and prayers of everyone at Everton are with his partner Jenny Seagrove, his daughter Lucy Kenwright, grandchildren and everybody who knew and loved him.”
      He has been chairman of the Toffees since 2004 after first joining the board in 1989.
      Kenwright was also one of the UK’s most successful theatre producers.
      He was also a judge on the 2007 BBC series Any Dream Will Do.
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      The former actor, who was on Corrie in 1968, was married to theatre star Jenny.
      He was previously married to actress Anouska Hempel from 1978 to 1980 and then went on to date Virginia Stride, who he shares a daughter and two grandchildren with.
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      Bill Kenwright’s partner Jenny Seagrove shares tribute to ‘my darling Bill’ as Everton FC chairman and Corrie star dies

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      BILL Kenwright’s partner Jenny Seagrove has shared a tribute to “my darling Bill” after the Everton FC chairman and Corrie star died.Kenwright’s death aged 78 following a cancer battle was announced by his “devastated” family, including Jenny and his daughter Lucy.
      Bill Kenwright has died, with tributes flowing for the popular Everton chairmanCredit: Reuters
      His partner Jenny Seagrove paid tribute to him
      Posting on Twitter, Jenny said: “I lost my darling Bill last night”.
      The ex-Corrie star went under the knife in August this year when the growth was found in his liver.
      Kenwright was forced to stay in intensive care for longer due to complications in the procedure.
      But he was told he was allowed to continue his treatment at home and was released from hospital earlier this month.
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      Kenwright’s family said he passed away “peacefully” last night surrounded by his loved ones after a “long battle with illness”.
      Everton also paid tribute to their chairman, saying: “Everton Football Club is in mourning following the death of Chairman Bill Kenwright CBE, who passed away peacefully last night aged 78, surrounded by his family and loved ones.
      “Everton’s longest serving chairman for more than a century, Bill Kenwright led the Club through a period of unprecedented change in English football.
      “A lifelong Evertonian, he became a board member on October 23, 1989, and then on Boxing Day 1999 his True Blue Holdings consortium acquired the Club. Initially vice-chairman, he succeeded his close friend Sir Philip Carter as Chair in 2004.
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      “In his 19 seasons as Chairman, the Club secured 12 top eight finishes, including a top four finish in 2005, a run to the 2009 FA Cup final and European qualification on 6 separate occasions.
      “The club has lost a chairman, a leader, a friend, and an inspiration. The thoughts and prayers of everyone at Everton are with his partner Jenny Seagrove, his daughter Lucy Kenwright, grandchildren and everybody who knew and loved him.”
      Everton previously told how Kenwright had been carrying out his club duties still even while recuperating from his op.
      He has been chairman of the Toffees since 2004 after first joining the board in 1989.
      Kenwright was also one of the UK’s most successful theatre producers.
      His most famous productions include in West End hit Blood Brothers and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.
      Kenwright was also a judge on the 2007 BBC series Any Dream Will Do.
      The former actor, who had a role in Coronation Street in 1968, was in a relationship with theatre star Jenny Seagrove.
      He was previously married to actress Anouska Hempel from 1978 to 1980 and then went on to date Virginia Stride, who he shares a daughter and two grandchildren with.
      His family said: “Bill was driven by his passions and devoted his life to them; his deep love of theatre, film, music and his beloved Everton, and the families they created.
      “He impacted the lives of thousands, whether that be through the launching of careers or his unending loyalty, generosity and unfaltering friendship and support.
      “In a multi-award-winning career spanning six decades, Bill produced over 500 West End, Broadway, UK touring and international theatre productions, films and music albums. His impact on the arts industry has been profound.
      “During his time as majority shareholder and Chairman of Everton FC, Bill led the Club through a period of unprecedented change in English football.
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      “We will remember him with huge love and admiration – the shows will of course go on, as he would have wished, and his towering legacy will continue.
      “A celebration of Bill’s life and career will be announced in due course. At this very difficult time we ask for privacy and respect for Bill’s family and friends.” More

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      Bill Kenwright dead at 78: Everton FC chairman and Corrie star passes away after liver cancer battle

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      EVERTON chairman Bill Kenwright has died aged 78 – months after having surgery to remove a cancerous tumour.The ex-Corrie star went under the knife in August this year when the growth was found in his liver.
      Bill Kenwright has tragically passed awayCredit: 2019 Simon Stacpoole/Offside
      Kenwright was forced to stay in intensive care for longer due to complications in the procedure.
      But he was told he was allowed to continue his treatment at home and was released from hospital earlier this month.
      Tragically his death was announced by Everton this evening.
      The club said: “Everton Football Club is in mourning following the death of Chairman Bill Kenwright CBE, who passed away peacefully last night aged 78, surrounded by his family and loved ones.
      “Everton’s longest serving chairman for more than a century, Bill Kenwright led the Club through a period of unprecedented change in English football.
      “A lifelong Evertonian, he became a board member on October 23, 1989, and then on Boxing Day 1999 his True Blue Holdings consortium acquired the Club. Initially vice-chairman, he succeeded his close friend Sir Philip Carter as Chair in 2004.
      “In his 19 seasons as Chairman, the Club secured 12 top eight finishes, including a top four finish in 2005, a run to the 2009 FA Cup final and European qualification on 6 separate occasions.
      “The club has lost a chairman, a leader, a friend, and an inspiration. The thoughts and prayers of everyone at Everton are with his partner Jenny Seagrove, his daughter Lucy Kenwright, grandchildren and everybody who knew and loved him.”
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      Everton previously told how Kenwright had been carrying out his club duties still even while recuperating from his op.
      He has been chairman of the Toffees since 2004 after first joining the board in 1989.
      Kenwright was also one of the UK’s most successful theatre producers.
      His most famous productions include in West End hit Blood Brothers and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.
      Kenwright was also a judge on the 2007 BBC series Any Dream Will Do.
      The former actor, who had a role in Coronation Street in 1968, was married to theatre star Jenny Seagrove.
      He was previously married to actress Anouska Hempel from 1978 to 1980 and then went on to date Virginia Stride, who he shares a daughter and two grandchildren with.
      The ex actor played Gordon Clegg in CorrieCredit: ITV
      Kenwright became chairman of Everton in 2004Credit: 2019 Getty Images
      The chairman with his wife Jenny SeagroveCredit: Rex
      He is also a successful theatre producerCredit: 2021 David M. Benett More

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      Elderly Coronation Street legend checked out my wife Abbey’s bum on a trip to Waitrose, reveals Peter Crouch

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      PETER Crouch has revealed an unlikely love rival for model wife Abbey Clancy – Coronation Street’s William Roache.The pair claimed that the soap legend, 91, who has played Ken Barlow since 1960, “perved” on her while they were shopping in Waitrose.
      Peter Crouch has claimed he once saw Corrie legend William Roache checking out wife Abbey ClancyCredit: Getty
      Peter said the Ken Barlow actor checked out Abbey in WaitroseCredit: Getty
      Laughing on their Therapy Crouch podcast, the married couple were talking about the Barbie movie when Crouchy, 42, quipped: “I can be your Ken.”
      And Abbey, 37, retorted: “Do you remember Ken Barlow perved on me?
      “It’s my claim to fame.”
      Peter added: “Ken Barlow checked Ab out in a Waitrose.
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      “I was in the car and I said, ‘Oh, that’s Ken Barlow there.’
      “Then I stayed in the car while Abs just ran in quickly into Waitrose.
      “As she ran in, I watched Ken and he just checked her arse out for ages!
      “I was about to get out and go, ‘F***ing give it a rest, Ken!’
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      “Ken Barlow? He’s quite a suave old dude.”
      Childhood sweethearts Abbey and Peter married in 2011 and share four children.
      Bill Roache has been married twice and his second wife Sara McEwan Mottram passed away in 2009.
      His last public relationship was with TV weather presenter Emma Jesson, 36 years his junior.
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      British coach and ex-Corrie star BANNED for three years after admitting to fat-shaming and mocking disabled people

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      A BRITISH Athletics coach has been banned for three years after admitting to misconduct charges including fat-shaming and mocking disabled people.Fuzz Caan, who has appeared in Coronation Street, was originally suspended by UK Athletics in June 2021.
      Fuzz Caan has received a three-year ban for misconduct
      The British coach has admitted to the charges against him
      It came after the organisation received a letter of complaint “signed by several individuals in the high jump community”.
      The decision meant he was unable to coach his athletes – including Morgan Lake and Emily Borthwick – at the Tokyo Olympic Games.
      An investigation was then carried out by UK Athletics and 12 charges were subsequently levelled at Caan.
      They included claims he “repeatedly swore and shouted” at an athlete “for a period of several minutes”.
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      He was also said to have labelled an athlete a “f***ing idiot”, a para-athlete “fat and slow”, and a doctor a “f***wit”.
      Another startling allegation was that he “made fun of disabled people by doing an impression where he walked with a limp, held his arm bent and made noises whilst sticking his tongue out”.
      Caan, who helped Robbie Grabarz win a silver medal at the 2012 London Games, was also accused of calling his athletes by highly inappropriate names.
      They included “bad foot Gay” and “limp foot Christie”.
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      Caan, who started working as a consultant at the Saudi Olympic Training Centre last year, was due to appear at a UK Athletics hearing into the charges this week.
      But a decision has now been reached without a hearing due to his admission of guilt.
      UK Athletics confirmed Caan’s coaching license will be suspended for three years – a period backdated from June 2021. More

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      Who is Scott Sinclair, how long was he with Helen Flanagan, what team does he play for now?

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      SCOTT Sinclair has had a long and successful football career which has included stints with Chelsea and Celtic.Here’s everything you need to know about the football star, who has three children with ex-fiancee Helen Flanagan.
      Scott Sinclair won numerous titles as a part of Celtic’s teamCredit: Kenny Ramsay – The Sun Glasgow
      Who is Scott Sinclair and which football teams has he played for?
      Scott Sinclair, 29, was born in Bath.
      The first team he played for was Bath Arsenal and at the age of nine he joined Bristol Rovers.
      He has also played for England youth teams and represented Great Britain at the 2012 Olympics in London.
      In 2005, he moved to Chelsea at the age of just 16, and went on to make five appearances for the club.
      During his time at Stamford Bridge he also made six loan spells – at Plymouth, QPR, Charlton, Crystal Palace, Birmingham and Wigan.
      Sinclair signed for Swansea in 2010 where he helped his current manager at Celtic, Brendan Rodgers, lead the Welsh side to promotion.
      His performances for the Swans in their first season in the Premier League earned him a move to Man City, where he would go on to make 13 appearances.
      He was also loaned out to West Brom and Aston Villa with the Villans signing him permanently in 2015.
      Sinclair then joined Celtic in 2016 where he enjoyed lots of success, winning numerous Scottish Premiership titles in the process.
      But now he’s playing for boyhood club Bristol Rovers, who he joined in the summer from Preston.
      Scott Sinclair and Helen Flanagan have three children together
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      Who is Scott Sinclair’s ex-fiancee Helen Flanagan?
      Scott Sinclair was in a relationship with actress Helen Flanagan for 13 years.
      She played Rosie Webster in Coronation Street and starred on I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here!
      The couple have dated between 2009 and 2022 and are parents to seven-year old Matilda, four-year-old Delilah and one-year-old Charlie.
      The couple got engaged on May 31, 2018, but have now called quits on their relationship.
      It comes just weeks after she finished filming for ITV’s I’m A Celebrity All Stars in South Africa.
      A source said: “Helen has removed her engagement ring and told those close to her that she is no longer with Scott.
      “They hit a rough patch in the summer and after Helen came back from South Africa it ended for good.
      “Helen and Scott have committed to co-parenting their kids as a family unit.”
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