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Elton John bids farewell to the stage: “I wouldn’t be here without you ».
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Sylvie Claire / July 11, 2023
After a career spanning more than 50 years, Elton John took to the stage for the last time this Saturday, July 8. The British singer had begun his farewell tour in 2018 before being brought to a screeching halt by the Covid-19 pandemic and a hip injury.
The tour ended in Stockholm, Sweden, bringing to a close a 54-year career. His last song on stage was “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road”, released in 1973. Elton John was keen to salute his fans and thank them. “The last (concert, ed. note) and we end in the beautiful city of Stockholm in Sweden. My very first show in Sweden was on July 7, 1971, so more or less 52 years ago to the day,” he declares.
I’ve had the most wonderful career, beyond all expectations,” continues the star. “I wouldn’t be here without you (…) It’s been my lifeblood to play for you and you’ve been absolutely magnificent – thank you. I’ll never forget you. I’ve given so many concerts, how could I forget? You’re in my head, my heart and my soul, and I thank you so much. »
Belgian audiences were already able to bid farewell to the singer in May 2019. He gave a 3-hour show at Antwerp’s Sportpaleis. The same year, the cinema paid tribute to him with the film “RocketMan”, a biopic on his life and career.
Although Elton John is no longer performing, he is planning to release a new album this autumn. In recent years, he has collaborated with other stars, including Ed Sheeran, Dua Lipa and Britney Spears, who made a comeback to singing.
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Eva Descamps / February 28, 2024
You’ve seen him in “Star Trek”, “NCIS”, “Grey’s Anatomy” for the series, “Captain Marvel”, “The Recruit”, “Home of the Giants” for the movies… Canadian actor Kenneth Mitchell passed away at the age of 49 this February 24, 2024.
“It is with heavy hearts that we announce the dec! s of Kenneth Alexander Mitchell, a beloved father, husband, brother, uncle, son and friend,” read a post on his Instagram account announcing the sad news.
In August 2018, Kenneth Mitchell was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. He had been in a wheelchair since October 2019. By August 2021, he had lost the use of his voice due to the disease.
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Alexei Navalny’s body handed over to his mother, says Russian opposition leader’s team
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Sylvie Claire / February 28, 2024
Alexei Navalny’s body, which his relatives had been demanding for over a week, has been handed over to his mother, the Russian opposition leader’s spokeswoman said on Saturday.
In recent days, Alexeï Navalny’s team has regularly complained about not having access to the body of the deceased Russian opponent. His relatives had complained that investigators would spend at least 14 days carrying out an “expertise” on his remains before handing them over.
Navalny’s relatives accuse the Kremlin of killing him and trying to cover up his tracks. According to Navalny’s mother, Russia is trying to decompose the body so that it can no longer be examined. Last week, Alexei Navalny’s mother and lawyers were not allowed to enter the morgue.
Eight days after his death, Navalny’s body was returned to his mother. The Russian opponent’s spokeswoman, Kira Iarmich, said on X (ex-Twitter) that she did not yet know whether “the authorities will prevent (the funeral) from taking place as the family wishes and as Alexei deserves ».
Alexei Navalny was the most prominent opposition figure in Russia, where he gained widespread popularity, particularly among the younger generation, thanks to his in-depth investigations into corruption under Vladimir Putin’s regime
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Eva Deschamps / February 16, 2024
Watching a Sylvester Stallone film in VF will never be the same again. Alain Dorval, the French actor who dubbed the American, died on Monday night, his family announced.
Alain Dorval had been battling cancer for several years, which finally claimed his life earlier this week at the Gustave Roussy hospital outside Paris.
He was best known as the French voice of Sylvester Stallone, but also distinguished himself as Tiger in the Fievel saga, and as Pat Hibulaire in the Disney universe.
Fans of the Rocky saga have been in mourning for several months. In October, actor Burt Young, who played Paulie, passed away. In early February, Carl Weathers, who played Apollo Creed, passed away.
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