Proud moment for Barrowman clan

John Barrowman, MBE. Looking good, John! PHOTO/JOHN BARROWMAN OFFICIAL

My favourite actor and entertainer, John Barrowman, received his MBE last week, taking his parents and hubby Scott along to see him receive his medal.

The Arrow star was so proud, posting pix of his preparations, Mum and Dad on the plane and outside Buckingham Palace - then inside, where Princess Anne pinned his medal to his lapel.

It is the only moment in my life I have wished to be the Princess Royal and on my desk at work there is a pic or two of John in his kilt, proudly showing off his medal. Well, he looks awesome in his tartan.

Congrats, John - a well-deserved honour. So glad you share these precious moments with your fans.

Great lady goneUK actress Lynda Bellingham, OBE, has died after losing her battle with cancer.

The 66-year-old passed away on Sunday in her husband's arms. Lynda was diagnosed with colon cancer in July last year but the disease spread to her lungs and liver. When I wrote about Lynda in this column a few weeks ago, she had publicly announced she was stopping chemotherapy so she could live out her last months happily with her husband Michael Pattemore and children Robbie and Michael Peluzo.

It was her wish to experience just one more Christmas with her loved ones before an anticipated departure in January next year but, sadly, her wish wasn't granted.

This weekend, I shall rewatch The Trial of a Timelord in her honour and I look forward to reading her recent book, Memoir. Lynda was a popular, beloved, talented and brave lady.

Gone but never forgotten.