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The British rock guitarist John Sykes, who played with Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy, has died aged 65.

A statement on his website said Sykes "passed away after a hard fought battle with cancer".

Singer and actress Marianne Faithfull has died at the age of 78. The singer had previously suffered multiple health problems, including bulimia, breast cancer and emphysema caused by decades of smoking.

Brian Murphy, the actor and comedian best known for his role in the 1970s British sitcoms Man About the House and George and Mildred, has died aged 92.

Rick Buckler, former drummer in The Jam, has died at the age of 69.