mirror.co.uk ‘I watched my father die in front of my eyes… he just slipped away’ Her voice cracking with emotion, Nelson Mandela’s eldest daughter yesterday told of the heartbreaking moment her famous father “slipped away” from her before her eyes. In an exclusive interview with the Sunday Mirror, 59-year-old Maki revealed how the family gathered … Continued
Nelson Mandela’s oldest friend, Denis Goldberg, was at the former President’s bedside last week to help mark his 95th birthday. Here, he tells Sharon Feinstein about their historic 52-year friendship Nelson Mandela’s closest friend Denis Goldberg was invited to visit him to wish him a happy birthday and stimulate his mind, as he lies in … Continued
As Oscar Pistorius enters the dock again today over the killing of Reeva Steenkamp, another man could play a pivotal role in the murder trial. Businessman Warren Lahoud dated Reeva for nearly five years and had met up with his ex for coffee and a chat just two days before she died. For him, 29-year-old … Continued
As prison nightmare ends for doctor accused of killing patient in UAE, his family describes his ‘shocking’ ordeal An eminent doctor held in the notorious Al Wathba prison in the UAE desert could finally be home within hours after a horrific nine-month ordeal. Paediatric oncologist Cyril Karabus, 77,was snatched at the airport and dragged away … Continued
It was a composed and polished Amanda Knox who last week appeared on prime time American television to publicise her long-awaited book. Gone was the wide-eyed exchange student who was first convicted then acquitted of murdering British student Meredith Kercher, replaced instead by a thoughtful young woman with a compelling story to tell of her … Continued
These are the never-before-seen pictures that tragic model Reeva Steenkamp considered to be her “future”. Taken from her most recent portfolio, the images had been approved just days before she was shot dead by athlete boyfriend Oscar Pistorius. The photos should have appeared on billboards and other adverts around the world. Instead, Reeva — who … Continued
Gideon Raff, writer of hit C4 drama Homeland, tells Sharon Feinstein Gilad Schalit’s surprise visit to the set in Israel left cast and crew stunned “Can I get a photo of myself choking you?” Gilad Schalit asked Iranian actor Navid Negahban, who plays terrorist Abu Nazir in the hit TV show Homeland. And he did. … Continued
Sam Waley-Cohen brought Will and Kate back together. But, writes Sharon Feinstein, he’s very modest about it. Sam Waley-Cohen has the golden touch, winning at everything he turns his hand to. He has just become the first amateur jockey for 30 years to win one of racing’s most coveted prizes, The Cheltenham Gold Cup, on … Continued
