celebrity deaths
There have been huge losses from the worlds of TV, film, music and sport over the last 12 months.
Celebrity chef Gary Rhodes has died at the age of 59. His family confirmed the news, saying he died with his wife by his side in Dubai, where he ran two restaurants. In addition to his career as a chef and restaurateur, Gary was well-known for his appearances on TV, including MasterChef, Hell's Kitchen as well as Strictly Come Dancing.
He had more than 11 million subscribers and his "legacy will live on in the channel," a statement read.
Dolores was in London when she died.
'Christmas is not always easy, life isn’t perfect and families are complicated.'
'The show will never be the same without him.'
The actor was found unconscious at their family home.
They married in 1982 after falling in love on the kids TV show.