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“Devastated”: Britain's Got Talent star dies at 52

<p dir="ltr"><em>Britain’s Got Talent</em> star Paula Moulton has died at 52-years-old.</p> <p dir="ltr">Paula, who was part of the wheelchair dance act Strictly Wheels, became a fan favourite when she appeared as a contestant on the hit show in 2012 with her dance partner Gary Lyness.</p> <p dir="ltr">Her death was announced on the <em>Strictly Wheels</em> Facebook account on Thursday. “We are devastated to announce the sudden passing of our co-founder Paula,” the post began.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this extremely sad time. Paula's legacy will always live in our memories from her utter joy of dance.”</p> <p dir="ltr">Although the cause of death has not yet been confirmed, Paula had been struggling with the effects of her battle with the MRSA superbug, which she contracted in 1995 after suffering from pneumonia.</p> <p dir="ltr">The infection left her with nerve damage which impacted her pelvis, lower spine, hips and femurs.</p> <p dir="ltr">Despite this Paula didn’t let it crush her spirit, and alongside her partner Gary, she has achieved a lot over her lifetime.</p> <p dir="ltr">In 2016 the pair launched the charity <em>Strictly Wheels</em>, as part of their mission to raise the profile of wheelchair dancing and promote “Ability not Disability”.</p> <p dir="ltr">In 2018, they ranked eighth in the world in Latin Wheelchair Dance after competing in the World Para Dance competition at IPC Level.</p> <p dir="ltr">Fans have taken to the comment section to share their condolences.</p> <p dir="ltr">“My heart is broken! My deepest condolences to family and friends! She will be missed,” wrote one fan.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Paula Moulton was a wonderful dancer from Great Britain, who will be missed dearly ♡ she was warm and always welcomed newcomers with open arms. This is a huge shock to everyone involved with paradancesport all around the world. Our deepest condolences to her friends and family.❤️” wrote another.</p> <p dir="ltr">“I’m shocked and saddened to hear this - love and condolences to all, and rest in peace, Paula x” commented a third.</p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Images: Facebook</em></p>

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Strictly Ballroom producer’s hottest property hits the market

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Just two years after dropping a record-setting $10.25 million on a Rose Bay apartment, film producer Antoinette “Popsy” Albert has put her historic Bellevue Hill property up for sale in Sydney’s Eastern suburbs.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The asking price is expected to be a high one, with </span><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.domain.com.au/news/film-producer-popsy-albert-lists-bellevue-hill-house-inhigh-20-million-range-1106705/" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: 400;">some sources</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> saying it could be within the “high $20 million range”.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Designed by architect Espie Dods in the 1980s, the five-bedroom home features five bathrooms, several formal and informal living rooms, dining areas and a loggia (a covered seated area) that spills out into the garden.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The home also boasts a custom theatre, next door to a wine cellar, and one of its bedrooms acts as a self-contained apartment.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The 1400-square-metre property is nestled among some of Bellevue’s most famed homes, all found on Ginahgulla Road. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The co-producer of Baz Luhrman’s </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Strictly Ballroom</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> has </span><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.domain.com.au/10-ginahgulla-road-bellevue-hill-nsw-2023-2017435033" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: 400;">listed</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> the home with Christie’s realtor Ken Jacobs.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Albert and her late husband, music producer Ted Albert, purchased the home in 1982 for $825,000 from the estate of late racehorse owner Allan Lewis.</span></p> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Images: Getty Images, Domain</span></em></p>

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How an innocent dance with Camilla cost this TV star his job

<p>Did a TV star get sacked because of a dance with Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall? That’s the question on everyone’s lips after Brendan Cole, a New Zealand-born professional dancer on <em>Strictly Come Dancing</em> (the UK’s version of <em>Dancing with the Stars</em>), was fired from the show.</p> <p>The Duchess, who is understood to be a fan of the show, reportedly agreed to dance with Cole during a charity event at Buckingham Palace in November.</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media"> <div style="padding: 8px;"> <div style="background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.74074074074074% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;"> <div style="background: url(data:image/png; base64,ivborw0kggoaaaansuheugaaacwaaaascamaaaapwqozaaaabgdbtueaalgpc/xhbqaaaafzukdcak7ohokaaaamuexurczmzpf399fx1+bm5mzy9amaaadisurbvdjlvzxbesmgces5/p8/t9furvcrmu73jwlzosgsiizurcjo/ad+eqjjb4hv8bft+idpqocx1wjosbfhh2xssxeiyn3uli/6mnree07uiwjev8ueowds88ly97kqytlijkktuybbruayvh5wohixmpi5we58ek028czwyuqdlkpg1bkb4nnm+veanfhqn1k4+gpt6ugqcvu2h2ovuif/gwufyy8owepdyzsa3avcqpvovvzzz2vtnn2wu8qzvjddeto90gsy9mvlqtgysy231mxry6i2ggqjrty0l8fxcxfcbbhwrsyyaaaaaelftksuqmcc); display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;"></div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BdCkm6rlpfP/" target="_blank">A post shared by Brendan Cole (@brendancoleinsta)</a> on Dec 23, 2017 at 1:45am PST</p> </div> </blockquote> <p><span>"I love this," Cole captioned the above photo. "I asked the delightful Duchess of Cornwall if it was ok to ask her to dance. Luckily she said yes ... What a charming host and a wonderful day at Buckingham Palace."</span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/buckinghampalace/"><br /></a></p> <p>However, it has been alleged that Cole broke royal protocol by dancing with Camilla (royals are not to be touched in any manner beyond a handshake), and many believe it to be the reason for his sacking.</p> <p>A show insider told <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/5628864/strictly-brendan-cole-sacked-dancing-camilla-buckingham-palace/" target="_blank"><em><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Sun</span></strong></em></a> it was “the last straw”, saying he displayed “arrogance and diva behaviour” by going against detailed instructions on how to handle himself in front of the royals.</p> <p>“It was a tea dance in aid of an osteoporosis charity encouraging older people to stay active and each of the professionals was to pair up with the guests while Craig danced with Camilla,” the insider said.</p> <p>“But Brendan being Brendan had to make it about him and ignored everyone and made a beeline for Camilla – who politely didn’t cause a scene. Everyone was outraged by the cheek of his actions, he always has to be centre of attention.”</p> <p>Despite the insider’s comments, a spokesperson for the Duchess of Cornwall said Camilla “thoroughly enjoyed” the dance, and Cole himself denies it was why he lost his job after 14 years on the show. He also claims the BBC did not brief him on royal protocol prior to the event.</p> <p>Do you think his dismissal is fair? Tell us in the comments below.</p> <p><em>Image credit: Brendan Cole/Instagram.</em></p>

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103-year-old man will ballroom dance until he falls over

<p>Karl Tinggaard, 103, is a dedicated ballroom dancer and spends every Thursday night showing off his moves.</p> <p>Karl isn’t letting age slow him down and he has no plans to take a week from impressing his dancing partners at the Murray Heritage Center in Murray, Utah.</p> <p>“I'm just an ordinary man who's had a long, wonderful life," the inspirational man said. “I can't remember one year in my life that was not wonderful."</p> <p>Karl was born five months before World War I in 1914. He said he learnt his dancing moves growing up in Denmark and that now he just lets his feet follow the music when he steps on the dancefloor.</p> <p>The program coordinator at the Murray Heritage Center Maureen Gallagher said, “He's a real pistol. He loves the women. It's really something because you can't think he's 103 and still moving so well."</p> <p>Karl outlived his wife of 55 years and his daughter but he still strives to enjoy the beauty that life has to offer him.</p> <p>"I don't have a dance partner anymore. I had one nine years," he said. "So she died. Then I had another dance partner three years and she died and so I said to myself, 'If they die from dancing with me, I might as well not have a partner.'"</p> <p>Karl explained that his secret to living a long life and staying healthy is laughing.</p> <p>"For every minute you laugh, you extend your life for one hour," he said. "And I am laughing a lot."</p> <p>When asked how long Karl plans to keep up his ballroom dancing Karl said, “Until I fall over. Until I simply can't do it anymore.”</p> <p>Karl is described by his fellow dancers as brightening up the dance floor and he is usually the first to arrive and the last person to leave the center. </p>

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Meet the retiree cruising the world as a ballroom dancer

<p>In 1993, Jim Longino found a newspaper column advertising an unbeatable deal on luxury cruises – low fares in exchange for work as a “dance host”, available to dance with women who didn’t have a partner. It was the perfect job for the ex-soldier, who had been trained in ballroom dancing as a young man. There was just one problem – he had forgotten many of the dance moves he was expected to perform!</p> <p>“I just faked it,” the now-88-year-old told the <a href="http://www.clarionledger.com/story/magnolia/2016/07/28/cruise-ship-dancer-learns-new-steps-retirement/87563560/" target="_blank"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Clarion Ledger</span></em></strong></a>. “The ladies didn’t know the difference.”</p> <p>But that was just his first cruise. Upon returning to shore, Longino began taking dance classes, improving his skills before setting off to sea again and again. His “work” took him to Australia and New Zealand, as well as all over Europe and America.</p> <p>There were no days off for the retiree, who had mornings off and a two-hour break in the evening for dinner. In the afternoons he gave lessons to passengers, and at 6.30pm it was his time to shine. “You had to be careful to zero in on the single women,” Longino said. “Some of the husbands would allow you to dance with their wives.” However, he was under strict instructions never to start a relationship with the passengers or risk being asked to leave the ship.</p> <p>During his spare time, Longino was free to do whatever he wanted, just like a regular passenger. He spent his free hours at the gym, the pool, even taking shore excursions.</p> <p>Longino’s all-dancing, all-cruising adventure lasted around ten years before he was sadly forced to leave due to the Recession. These days, he’s still as fancy-footed as ever, dancing his way around studios in Jackson, Mississippi, and credits his time at sea with keeping him young and even preventing Alzheimer’s. “It has kept me alive.”</p> <p>What a lucky man! Tell us in the comment section below, what would you love to accomplish in retirement?</p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><a href="/travel/cruising/2016/07/5-juicy-confessions-from-cruise-crewmembers/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>5 juicy confessions from cruise crewmembers</strong></em></span></a></p> <p><a href="/travel/cruising/2016/07/why-more-and-more-people-are-retiring-on-a-cruise/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><em>Why more and more people are retiring on a cruise</em></strong></span></a></p> <p><a href="/travel/cruising/2016/07/8-of-the-strangest-things-witnessed-by-cruise-goers/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>8 of the strangest things witnessed by cruise-goers</strong></em></span></a></p>

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