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The Simpsons fans are stunned as show KILLS OFF a character featured all the way back in the series premiere episode more than three decades ago
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April 23, 2024
Fans of The Simpsons were in for a shock this weekend when the long-running series killed off a supporting character. The supporting figure made their debut on the show in December of 1989 - almost 35 years ago - in the series premiere episode, the Christmas-themed Simpsons Roasting On An Open Fire. In the latest episode - featuring the punny title Cremains Of The Day - viewers learned that Larry the Barfly had died.
Founding bassist of 70s rock band Saxon is jailed for sexually assaulting six-year-old girl as former bandmates say they are 'shocked and disgusted' by his actions
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April 15, 2024
Stephen Dawson, 72, was sentenced to five years in prison at Sheffield Crown Court on Thursday after he was convicted of four counts of indecent assault of a child under 14. Saxon, which was formed in Barnsley, South Yorks, sold over 23 million records and its eccentric musicians later inspired the cult mockumentary 'This is Spinal Tap'. Saxon co-founder and guitarist Graham Oliver said they were 'shocked' and 'disgusted' at their former bassist's actions. And while the abuse took place in the 1990s following Dawson's dismissal from the band in 1986, Oliver said they hoped the victim had 'closure' following the ordeal. Inset: Saxon in 1982 with Dawson seen far left. Left: Dawson on stage in 1984 and right: in 2009.