Irrfan Khan reveals disease, diagnosed with Neuroendocrine tumor

Irrfan Khan reveals disease, diagnosed with Neuroendocrine tumor

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Irrfan Khan has revealed the disease he is suffering from.

The actor revealed in a statement that he is diagnosed with Neuroendocrine tumor.

"Neuro" is not always about the brain, he added.

In the statement, the 51-year-old actor said that he is going out of India for the treatment.

Below is the statement issued by Irrfan:

"Life is under no obligation to give us what we expect". - Margaret Mitchell

The unexpected makes us grow, which is what the past few days have been about.

Learning that I have been diagnosed with NeuroEndocrine Tumour as of now has admittedly been difficult, but the love and strength of those around me and that I found within me has brought me to a place of hope.

The journey of this is taking me out of the country, and I request everyone to continue sending their wishes.

As for the rumours that were floated NEURO is not always about the brain and googling is the easiest way to do research ;-) To those who waited for my words, I hope to be back with more stories to tell."

Irrfan had earlier shared on social media that he was suffering from a rare disease, and had asked fans to wait for his diagnosis report before making any kind of speculations.

"Sometimes you wake up with a jolt with life shaking you up. The last fifteen days, my life has been a suspense story. Little had I known that my search for rare stories would make me find a rare disease. I have never given up and have always fought for my choices and always will. My family and friends are with me and we are working it out the best way possible. In trying times, please don't speculate as I will myself share with you my story within a week – ten days, when the further investigations come with a conclusive diagnosis. Till then, wish the best for me!, (sic)" he had shared on social media.

However, a lot of rumours had been floating ever since Irrfan's illness came to the light. Rumours of he suffering from brain cancer had been doing the rounds on social media.

His fans and other Bollywood celebrities has been praying for him, wishing him fast recovery.

Longest-serving James Bond star Roger Moore dies at 89

Sir Roger Moore, James Bond actor, dies aged 89

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Actor Sir Roger Moore, best known for playing James Bond, has died aged 89, his family has announced.

He played the famous spy in seven Bond films including Live and Let Die and A View to a Kill.

Sir Roger's family confirmed the news on Twitter, saying he had died after "a short but brave battle with cancer".

The statement, from his children, read: "Thank you Pops for being you, and being so very special to so many people."

"With the heaviest of hearts, we must share the awful news that our father, Sir Roger Moore, passed away today. We are all devastated," they said in a Twitter post.

Sir Roger's Bond was calm and suave - a smooth operator who could seemingly get himself out of a tricky situation with ease.

The veteran star, who died in Switzerland, will have a private funeral in Monaco in accordance with his wishes, his children said.

"The love with which he was surrounded in his final days was so great it cannot be quantified in words alone," read the statement from Deborah, Geoffrey and Christian.

"Our thoughts must now turn to supporting Kristina [Tholstrup, his wife] at this difficult time."

The statement added: "We know our own love and admiration will be magnified many times over, across the world, by people who knew him for his films, his television shows and his passionate work for UNICEF which he considered to be his greatest achievement.

Along with his famous Bond role, Moore was also known for TV series The Persuaders and The Saint.

Sir Roger was also well known for his humanitarian work - he was introduced to Unicef by the late Audrey Hepburn and was appointed as a goodwill ambassador in 1991.

Stars pay tribute

Russell Crowe led the tributes to the actor on Twitter, writing simply: "Roger Moore, loved him."

Michael Ball said: "My dearest uncle Roger has passed on. What a sad, sad day this is. Loved the bones of him. Generous, funny, beautiful and kind."

Mia Farrow wrote: "Few are as kind & giving as was Roger Moore. Loving thoughts with his family & friends," while Boy George added: "RIP Sir Roger Moore. He was the king of cool."

Duran Duran, who sang the Bond theme song for A View To A Kill, simply tweeted: RIP Roger.

In a statement, fellow Unicef ambassador and actor Ewan McGregor said: "Thank you, Roger, for having championed so tirelessly the rights of all children for the last 26 years.

"You've shown that we all have the power to make a change to the lives of the most vulnerable children."

Moore's Bond movies

Live and Let Die (1973)

The Man with the Golden Gun (1974)

The Spy Who Loved Me (1977)

Moonraker (1979)

For Your Eyes Only (1981)

Octopussy (1983)

A View to a Kill (1985)

Errol Brown, lead singer of Hot Chocolate band, dies aged 71

Errol Brown, Hot Chocolate singer, dies aged 71

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Hot Chocolate lead singer Errol Brown has died aged 71, his manager has said.

Phil Dale said Brown had had liver cancer and died at his home in the Bahamas.
Hot Chocolate had hits in more than 50 countries worldwide, including You Sexy Thing, It Started with a Kiss and Everyone's a Winner.
Brown was made an MBE by the Queen in 2003 and received an Ivor Novello award for his outstanding contribution to British music in 2004.
Brown co-wrote You Sexy Thing, Hot Chocolate's best-known hit and a top 10 single in the 1970s and '80s.

It charted again in the UK when it was featured in The Full Monty in 1997.

Brown embarked on a farewell tour in 2009, telling the Daily Telegraph he felt it was the right time to stop performing.
"I just feel it's time now," he said. "I'm losing energy.
"Now in my life I feel I've done my thing, and I don't want to come out half-heartedly."
In a message on his website after the tour, he thanked fans for coming out in large numbers to show their love and support.
"The atmosphere at the concerts were the best ever," he wrote.
"The love I felt at each concert will stay in my heart forever."

CELEBRITY CHEF ROSS BURDEN DIES AGED 45

Celebrity chefs pay tribute to Ross Burden - star of MasterChef and Ready Steady Cook - after he loses battle with cancer aged 45 

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TV star was diagnosed with leukemia last year and had contracted infection

His sister says he was 'larger than life' and his death was unexpected

Burden rose to fame after he was a finalist on UK's Masterchef in 1993

He later made regular appearances on the show and Ready Steady Cook

Recently returned to New Zealand, where he was judge on Masterchef

Fellow celebrity chefs and TV personalities pay tribute to 'real character' 

Celebrity chef Ross Burden who rose to fame after appearing on MasterChef and Ready Steady Cook has died aged 45.

The TV cook, who became a household name in the UK after becoming a finalist on MasterChef in 1993, died on July 17 in his home nation following a battle with cancer.

The New Zealand-born popular chef was diagnosed with a form of leukemia in July last year and had contracted an infection after undergoing a bone marrow transplant recently.

His sister Kirsten Hughes told the New Zealand Herald her brother's death was sudden and unexpected.

Mrs Hughes, who described her sibling as a 'larger than life' figure said Ross had just one paper left to complete his Masters degree in Maori studies at Auckland University.

'He's just a friendly, compassionate guy - nothing was too much trouble. He was my big, fantastic incredible, larger-than-life brother.

'Right up until probably a week-and-a-half ago, he was making his next lot of plans. He had the world map out,' Mrs Hughes said.

Fellow TV stars and celebrity chefs took to Twitter to pay tribute to Burden after his death was announced.

James Martin tweeted: 'Just heard the sad news my old Ready, Steady, Cook colleague Ross Burden has passed away. My thoughts go out to friends and family. RIP Ross'

Phil Vickery added: 'Very sad news my friend and fellow chef Ross Burden died today!

Aldo Zilli wrote: 'Remembering the good times on this very sad day for the Ross Burden family my thoughts are with you.'

And Paul Hollywood posted: 'I'm so sorry to hear the news that Ross Burden has died.. appearing for years in Ready, Steady Cook, my thoughts are with his family x'

Burden became a hit with audiences in the UK thanks to his good looks, likeable personality and talent in the kitchen.

An amateur chef, he made it though to the finals of MasterChef in 1993, although he didn't win. 

It didn't seem to matter though, as the New Zealander's profile quickly rose and he began landing many gigs including appearances on Ready Steady Cook, a show he was involved with for a decade. 

Burden also published several recipe books with fellow star Ainsley Harriott as well as running his own catering company. He cooked for Princess Anne and actress Joan Collins among other A-listers.

Mr Harriott told MailOnline: 'I'm very sad to hear about Ross's passing. We had some great times on Ready, Steady, Cook over the years. He certainly was quite a character and also a highly intelligent man. We'll all miss him.'

His good looks saw him named as one of the UK's most eligible bachelors and 'Britain's tastiest bachelors'. He later came out as gay. 

He was an early champion of the importance of using seasonal produce in recipes and his love of nature led him to become a passionate supporter of the World Wildlife Fund for Nature.

In 2010 he left the UK to return to New Zealand where he became a judge on the local version of MasterChef.

After returning to his home country he also worked as a waiter at Auckland restaurant Sails, telling the New Zealand Herald at the time that he wanted to research the food scene after living abroad for almost two decades.

He is survived by his mother Anne, his sister Kirsten and extended family.