Former Bristol and Bath back row Nick Koster has died at the age of 34. The South African joined Bath from Western Province in 2012, making 11 appearances before moving to Bristol the following season. Koster, a flanker and number eight, played 62 games in five seasons with Bristol. He retired in 2018 after representing Cambridge University. The cause of Koster's death has not been announced. "Our thoughts, prayers and love are with Nick's wife Jeannie and his two young children," read a Bristol statement. It said Koster made "a remarkable impact on and off the field" at the club. A Bath statement read: "Everyone at Bath rugby would like to extend their heartfelt sympathies to Nick's family, friends and team-mates. "He will be sorely missed and will always remain part of the Bath rugby family." RIP
Chris Garland passed away yesterday aged 74. He played for Bristol City from 1966 to 1971 before returning for a second stint between 1976 and 1983. In total, he made 248 appearances and scored 54 goals for Bristol City. In between his 2 stints at Ashton Gate, he also played for Chelsea and Leicester City. RIP
Jane Birkin, Franco-British actress and singer, dies at 76 London-born singer and actress Jane Birkin died Sunday at the age of 76, according to sources close to her and police. She was an icon in her adopted France, known for her turbulent relationship with French singer-songwriter Serge Gainsbourg, who was 18 years her senior. RIP Jane
Tony Bennett RIP https://news.sky.com/story/legendary-crooner-tony-bennett-dies-at-the-age-of-96-12924922
That marks an end of an era. One of the great crooners. More recently, I loved his "Duets" album and especially his work with Lady Gaga. RIP Tony
The former Labour MP, Ann Clwyd, has died at the age of 86. The politician represented the Cynon Valley constituency for 35 years. RIP
George Alagiah, one of the BBC's longest-serving and most respected journalists, has died at 67, nine years after being diagnosed with cancer. RIP
RIP Trevor Francis https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/breaking-trevor-francis-dead-england-30539713
