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Douglas Trumbull, visual effects artist on 2001: A Space Odyssey, dies at 79

Much-respected figure in visual effects was also known for work on Close Encounters of the Third Kind and The Tree of Life

Families win BBC payouts over 11 asbestos cancer deaths

Lawyers for relatives of staff victims say thousands could have been exposed

Lorry Leader obituary

My friend Lorry Leader, who has died from lung cancer aged 67, was an administrator at the Guardian for nearly 20 years. She was a much-loved colleague and sympathetic ally to countless reporters and editors.

Jana Bennett obituary

Groundbreaking BBC executive whose list of achievements included the launch of BBC Three, BBC Four and iPlayerJana Bennett, who has died aged 66 of brain cancer, was the first woman appointed as director of television at the BBC, and its first director of vision, with responsibility for the corporation’s entire output, across TV, online content and interactive technology.

Home review – Franka Potente makes directing debut with haunting ex-con drama

Run Lola Run star goes behind the camera for California-set film about a killer who can’t escape his past

Cancer will probably get me in the end, says George Alagiah

BBC broadcaster says in interview he feels lucky but that he does not think he will ‘get rid of this thing’

ITV journalist Gary Burgess dies of cancer aged 46

In final message to be released after his death, Jersey-based broadcaster said: ‘I’ve had the best life’

Flashback – Anastacia: ‘Men would say I looked like a sexy librarian, which was gross’

The singer-songwriter recreates an old photo and talks about tinted glasses, cancer surgery and dealing with lecherous men

The Jack in the Box: Awakening review – gothic toy clown horror springs few surprises

An unsavoury oedipal pact provides the only original note in a sequel that otherwise goes through the motions

Ray Illingworth, former England cricket captain and coach, dies aged 89

Illingworth played 61 Tests for England between 1958 and 1973He served as chair of selectors and England coach in the 1990sThe former England captain Ray Illingworth has died at the age of 89, Yorkshire cricket club announced on Saturday.

James Willstrop interviews his father, squash coach and inspiration

My father Malcolm died this year. A few months before he passed, I asked him about squash, his coaching process and how he produced so many great players

Almudena Grandes obituary

Radical Spanish novelist, newspaper columnist and cultural commentator determined to tell the truth about Franco’s eraAlmudena Grandes, who has died of cancer aged 61, achieved the rare feat of being both a very popular and a highly serious writer.

David Gulpilil obituary

Indigenous Australian actor best known for his roles in films such as Walkabout, Crocodile Dundee and Rabbit-Proof FenceAs the British film-maker Nicolas Roeg was scouring Arnhem Land, in Australia’s Northern Territory, in search of an Indigenous Australian man to star in Walkabout (1971), he chanced upon the 16-year-old ceremonial dancer David Gulpilil.

Castle Falls review – Dolph Lundgren puts on his specs and flexes his pecs

The muscly maestro team up with Scott Adkins in a gleeful film about a rickety high-rise, a criminal kingpin and a bag of money

Hope review – sensitive study of the grief that lies behind a cancer diagnosis

Stellan Skarsgård plays a man whose attention has been more focused on his career than his family wrestles with accepting his wife’s terminal illness

Former England captain Ray Illingworth receiving treatment for cancer

He led England to away Test series win over Australia in 1970-71The 89-year-old supports law changes over assisted dyingThe former England captain Ray Illingworth has revealed he is receiving treatment for cancer.

Tom Stoddart obituary

Photojournalist who covered the civil war in Lebanon, the siege of Sarajevo, the fall of the Berlin wall and the 2003 invasion of IraqThe photojournalist Tom Stoddart, who has died from cancer aged 67, covered conflicts, catastrophes and social issues around the world for 40 years and was regarded by his peers as an outstanding practitioner.

Ladyhawke: ‘I feel lucky to be alive and making music’

Since we last heard from the synthpop star, she’s had a frightening brush with cancer and quit LA after a police shooting near her apartment. So how does she stay so upbeat?

World Cup qualifying clockwatch: Wales 5-1 Belarus and more – live!

Updates from Saturday night’s World Cup qualifiersSpain win over Greece secures Wales play-off spotGet in touch! You can email Scott hereWales have been warming up in t-shirts supporting David Brooks and Dan Barden.

‘You can’t separate them’: the unlikely love story of Guy Clark, Susanna Clark and Townes Van Zandt

The unusual bond between the three musicians is the focus of a new documentary Without Getting Killed or Caught, a story of romance, creativity and tragedy

Social media helped me face cancer, says Chocolat author Joanne Harris

Writer tells Lauren Laverne on Desert Island Discs how she felt ‘connected to the world’ when discussing her breast cancer

Max Stahl obituary

Documentary-maker who captured East Timor atrocities on film and left behind his earlier career as a Blue Peter presenterThe documentary-maker Max Stahl, who has died of throat cancer aged 66, exposed the atrocities of the Indonesian government in East Timor.

Ending Disease review – a powerful case for the miracle cure

In focusing on the stories of recovery this documentary, following patients participating in stem cell research trials in the US, allows the optimism to outshine the controversy

‘One of the best singers ever’: remembering Eva Cassidy, 25 years after her death

The singer died at 33 of cancer before the world got to hear her sing. Those who knew and worked with her look back on an unusual talent

Australian cricket mourns Ashley Mallett and Alan Davidson

Mallett was a beloved writer and one of Australia’s most successful off-spinners, Davidson a dynamic allrounder who played in the 1960 tied Test

Johnny Williams: ‘There have been sacrifices. It’s almost like a first cap’

The 25-year-old inside-centre starts for Wales against New Zealand but cancer and head injuries mean it’s been an arduous road

Frederik Andersson Hed, Swedish golfer and Italian Open winner, dies aged 49

Much-loved sportsman had been ill with cancerEuropean Tour chief pays tribute to ‘valued teammate’The Swedish golfer Fredrik Andersson Hed has died at the age of 49, the European Tour has announced. The 2010 Italian Open champion, who retired in 2015, had been ill with cancer.

Greg Gilbert: a dreamer who believed in the power of art in the face of death

The Delays singer dealt with his cancer diagnosis with the same positivity that once saw him forge tight bonds with fans – which helped me confront my own illness

‘This has brought me power to be myself’: Brazil’s Black jazz artists

Black musicians have often been sidelined in Brazil, but by diving deep into their complex heritage, the likes of Jonathan Ferr and Amaro Freitas are making themselves heard

Wales and Bournemouth midfielder David Brooks diagnosed with cancer

Brooks to begin treatment for stage two Hodgkin lymphomaStatement from player says ‘prognosis is positive’David Brooks has thanked medical staff at the Football Association of Wales for detecting his stage two Hodgkin Lymphoma at an early stage, with the Bournemouth midfielder hopeful he can make a full recovery after he begins treatment next week.

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My Little Sister review – fierce and fraught family drama

Nina Hoss and Lars Eidinger give finely acted performances as they play twins brought back together through illness – but who is saving who?

Ride the Eagle review – fluffy US indie gets emotionally lost in the woods

Stoner Jake Johnson inherits a dream cabin from estranged mum Susan Sarandon, but her bequest comes with conditions

Greg Gilbert: a dreamer who believed in the power of art in the face of death

The Delays singer dealt with his cancer diagnosis with the same positivity that once saw him forge tight bonds with fans – which helped me confront my own illness

Sarah Harding, singer with Girls Aloud, dies aged 39 from breast cancer

Fans and figures from show business pay tribute to pop star who was diagnosed in August 2020 and wrote memoir during her illness

The 20 best Will Smith films – ranked!

Soon to be seen as the father of Venus and Serena Williams in the Oscar-tipped King Richard, Smith has lent his everyman charm to comedies, sci-fi and even a buddy movie pairing a cop with an orc

BBC sued for set builder’s death in claim over asbestos

Widow of man who contracted cancer while working on corporation productions seeks damages

TV presenter Julia Bradbury reveals she has breast cancer

Broadcaster best known for work on Countryfile urges women to check their breasts

Victoria Derbyshire: ‘I couldn’t get my high heels on in time before a BBC news bulletin’

Victoria Derbyshire: ‘I couldn’t get my high heels on in time before a BBC news bulletin’

‘Bob Marley songs are my DNA!’ – behind the scenes at the Get Up, Stand Up! musical

Clint Dyer was asked to direct the eagerly awaited reggae rollercoaster the night before he started cancer treatment. He explains why he couldn’t say no

David Pallister obituary

Guardian reporter who specialised in covering miscarriages of justice, official secrets, the arms trade and corruption in big businessDavid Pallister, the former Guardian reporter, who has died aged 76 following complications after a lung cancer operation, was involved in many of the paper’s most spectacular investigations.

UB40 saxophonist and songwriter Brian Travers dies aged 62

Founder member of hugely successful UK reggae band, who had cancer, died at home in Birmingham

Proceeds from Sarah Harding’s last single to fund cancer research

Profits from Wear It Like A Crown will go to Christie NHS foundation, which treated singer before her death

Sarah Harding’s heart-on-the-sleeve energy made pop look like fun

The self-described ‘Big Mouth’ brought a rock’n’roll ethos to the manufactured Girls Aloud

Sarah Harding, singer with Girls Aloud, dies aged 39 from breast cancer

Fans and figures from show business pay tribute to pop star who was diagnosed in August 2020 and wrote memoir during her illness

Walter Yetnikoff obituary

Record company executive behind global stars including Billy Joel, Bruce Springsteen, Michael Jackson and Meat LoafThe former CBS Records chief executive Walter Yetnikoff, who has died from bladder cancer aged 87, became as high-profile as some of his bestselling artists.

Wildfire review – potent Irish drama about the legacy of violence

Cathy Brady’s disquieting film about a mysterious return has an extra layer of melancholy, because it features the last performance by the late Nika McGuigan

‘Open season on media’: journalists increasingly targeted at Los Angeles protests

Reporters covering rightwing protests have been assaulted, robbed and sprayed with mace as victims say police fail to enforce the law

The Last Job review – Richard Dreyfuss is a retiree on a rampage in muddled melodrama

Dreyfuss is a former mobster resorting to violence in a film whose delightful score can’t save it from being a hot mess

UB40 saxophonist and songwriter Brian Travers dies aged 62

Founder member of hugely successful UK reggae band, who had cancer, died at home in Birmingham

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