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Tributes flood in for tragic road racer James Walsh after Tandragee 100 crash as partner issues heartfelt tribute to 'my love, my best friend, my world'

Tributes have flooded in for tragic road racer James Walsh, who sadly passed away on Friday following a serious accident at the Tandragee 100 last Saturday.
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E! Online
· Jun 22, 2026
Kyle Busch's Wife Shares Father's Day Plans Before His Death
Samantha Busch is honoring her late husband Kyle Busch. One month after the NASCAR champion died at 41, the lifestyle blogger penned an emotional tribute on Father's Day, reflecting on how she and...
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· Jul 10, 2026
Ann Widdecombe is hailed an 'icon' by Piers Morgan and Jeremy Vine as they lead the tributes after Strictly Come Dancing star's death aged 78
Ann Widdecombe is hailed an 'icon' by Piers Morgan and Jeremy Vine as they lead the tributes after Strictly Come Dancing star's death aged 78
Us Weekly
· Jun 25, 2026
Kyle Busch’s Widow Samantha Gets Candid About Parenting 2 Kids Amid Grief
It’s been just over a month since NASCAR driver Kyle Busch’s shocking death, and his widow, Samantha Busch, is finding a way to strike the balance between processing her grief and parenting the couple’s two kids. “I lost the love of my life, my person, and my best friend,” she wrote via Instagram on Wednesday, []
The Daily Beast
· Jun 26, 2026
Late-Night Host Breaks Down Honoring Staffer Who Died at 28
DavidPSamson/InstagramAndy Cohen broke down in tears during his show Thursday night, paying tribute to his former employee Kyra Samson, who died from brain cancer at age 28. The Bravo host became emotional, ending an episode of Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen by honoring Samson. “Before we go tonight, I have some devastating news to share from our ‘Watch What Happens Live’ family,” Cohen said. “This is hard for me to get through, but on Tuesday night, our beloved former production manager, Kyra Samson, passed away from brain cancer. She was only 28. During her four wonderful years with us, Kyra was known for her sweet smile and gentle demeanor, but she could also be a small-but-mighty enforcer.”Read more at The Daily Beast.
Guido Fawkes
· Jul 10, 2026
Peter Tatchell Calls Ann Widdecombe a ‘Bigot’
From Peter Tatchell earlier today: Tatchell has now tweeted: “Contrary to the responses to my earlier post, I did NOT “celebrate” Ann Widdecombe’s death. RIP I highlighted the harm suffering she helped cause to LGBTs My post was scheduled long before reports that she was murdered were published. I only heard this 10 minutes
New Musical Express
· Jul 9, 2026
World pays tribute as Bonnie Tyler dies “unexpectedly” aged 75: “One of Britain’s great recording artists”
The legendary Welsh singer was best known for her hits 'Total Eclipse Of The Heart' and 'Holding Out For A Hero' The post World pays tribute as Bonnie Tyler dies “unexpectedly” aged 75: “One of Britain’s great recording artists” appeared first on NME.
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Related coverage for "Tributes flood in for tragic road racer James Walsh after Tandragee 100 crash as partner issues heartfelt tribute to 'my love, my best friend, my world'": E! Online — Kyle Busch's Wife Shares Father's Day Plans Before His Death. Daily Mail — Ann Widdecombe is hailed an 'icon' by Piers Morgan and Jeremy Vine as they lead the tributes after Strictly Come Dancing star's death aged 78. Us Weekly — Kyle Busch’s Widow Samantha Gets Candid About Parenting 2 Kids Amid Grief. The Daily Beast — Late-Night Host Breaks Down Honoring Staffer Who Died at 28. Guido Fawkes — Peter Tatchell Calls Ann Widdecombe a ‘Bigot’. New Musical Express — World pays tribute as Bonnie Tyler dies “unexpectedly” aged 75: “One of Britain’s great recording artists”


