05/03/2026
Norwich, GB 4 C
Researching and reporting on the lives of some really interesting people (RIP)

THE KESSLER TWINS, aged 89

Escaping East Germany, they were Europe’s hottest stars, performing with the greats. They were inseparable spending every moment together – in life and death.

JOAN ANDERSON, aged 101

A model and pin-up girl from Australia, she became a GI Bride. She introduced a popular pastime to the USA but was cheated out of all credit and reward.

GENE LeBELL, aged 89

A judo champion, a professional wrestler and a boxer, he became a Hollywood stuntman appearing in many famous films and popular television programmes.

ADELE SPRINGSTEEN, aged 98

A working mother from New Jersey, her son became a global music superstar – and she joined him on stage, becoming known for her love of dancing.

VENETIA STEVENSON, aged 84

She came from an artistic family and was an actress and a model, known for her beauty She married an actor and a pop star and her daughter inspired a very famous song.

BRENDA FISHER, aged 95

A secretary from Grimsby she broke the world record swimming the English Channel and became an overnight sensation, mixing with the stars.

Tempest Storm

TEMPEST STORM, aged 93

Born Annie Blanche Banks in Eastman, Georgia she became the first millionaire stripper, changing her name to Tempest Storm, and retiring aged 67.