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Theaters across the UK were bathed in blue light Thursday evening, in tribute to the late impresario Bill Kenwright.

Following the death of Kenwright, one of the country’s leading theater producers and mentor to hundreds in the industry, theaters in his home city of Liverpool lit up in blue to pay tribute to his other great love, Everton Football Club, where he served as chairman for over two decades.

The BBC reported that theaters paid tribute in other cities across the UK, including Darlington, London, Blackpool, Brighton and Sheffield.

Kenwright’s death at the age of 78 was announced on Tuesday. Everton Football Club shared the news on X, stating that he had “passed away peacefully last night aged 78, surrounded by his family and loved ones.” “The club has lost a chairman, a leader, a friend, and an inspiration,” the statement added.

Another statement from Kenwright’s Bill Kenwright Limited...

Bill Kenwright, the British West End theater and movie producer, who also acted in Coronation Street, has died aged 78.

Everton Football Club, at which Kenwright was Chairman for two decades, shared the news on X, stating that he had “passed away peacefully last night aged 78, surrounded by his family and loved ones.” “The club has lost a chairman, a leader, a friend, and an inspiration,” the statement added.

Another statement from Kenwright’s Bill Kenwright Limited said it was “devastated to share the news,” describing him as a “beloved partner, father, grandfather and friend.”

“Bill was driven by his passions and devoted his life to them: his deep love of theatre, film, music, and his beloved Everton and the families they created,” added the statement. “He impacted the lives of thousands, whether that be through launching the careers or his unending loyalty, generosity and unfaltering friendship and support.”

Kenwright was...

Sir Donald Sinden has died, aged 90.

The Plymouth-born actor was known for his Shakespearean stage roles but also for appearing in more than 70 movies and television shows throughout his career.

Donald rose to prominence after appearing in '80s sitcom Never the Twain, as well as BBC crime drama Judge John Deed in the '00s.

He was awarded a Cbe in 1979, followed by a knighthood in 1997 for his services to drama.

The actor had been battling prostate cancer for several years and passed away at his home in Kent, his son Marc Sinden confirmed.

"Even though his death was expected, it is still a huge loss to his family and we, his brother, his son, his four grandchildren and great-grandchild will all miss his humour and knowledge," he said.

"We would all like to share our appreciation for the Pilgrims Hospice and the carers that looked after him and us with such dignity,...

Star of British film thrillers who specialised in the role of the classy girlfriend

In the 1950s, while watching a second feature before the "big picture" at their local cinema, regular British filmgoers would often have seen Rona Anderson, who has died aged 86. Anderson starred in 20 movies between 1950 and 1958, mostly well-crafted, low-budget thrillers. Opposite such luminaries as Robert Beatty, Jimmy Hanley, John Bentley, Paul Carpenter and Lee Patterson, Anderson was the classy girlfriend who helps the hero solve a murder, usually via a visit to the criminal underground, all within the hour allotted to the film.

According to the Scottish comedian Stanley Baxter, Anderson "had this incredible, porcelain-like face, too beautiful for film … The camera likes angularity, to see the edges, and I think Rona's face was just too perfect." Whatever the reason, Anderson made few major movies, though she appeared in many popular television series, such as The Human Jungle...

Heather Mills is secretly romancing a millionaire theater producer.

The former model, the ex-wife of Beatles legend Sir Paul McCartney, has enjoyed several dates with Marc Sinden but is keen to keep the fledgling relationship under wraps.

A source said: "They met a while ago through mutual friends and have seen each other a number of times."

Heather has told friends the West End producer, who is the son of British actor Sir Donald Sinden, is her "total confidante."...