Former Iron Maiden Frontman Paul Di'Anno Dead at 66, Harvey Weinstein Diagnosed with Bone Marrow Cancer, Joey Fatone Set to Star in Broadway's & Juliet

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Former Iron Maiden vocalist Paul Di'Anno dies at 66. The singer served as Iron Maiden's lead vocalist from 1978 to 1981 and is featured on their first and second albums, 'Iron Maiden' and 'Killers' respectively. Following his time with the band, Di'Anno went on to have a successful solo career, releasing several albums and also fronting bands such as Battlezone and Killers. He reportedly suffered with various health issues throughout recent years but continued performing, taking the stage as recently as August. His passing was announced in a statement from label Conquest Music on Monday, speaking on behalf of his family. Harvey Weinstein diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia, a form of bone marrow cancer. The 72-year-old former film producer, who is currently carrying out his 23-year sentence for sexual assault and rape, has recently suffered a variety of severe health issues, suffering from Covid-19 and double pneumonia in July and having undergone emergency heart surgery just last month. It is reported that Weinstein is undergoing treatment for the rare form of cancer while serving his time on New York's Rikers Island. *NSYNC star Joey Fatone to join Broadway cast of & Juliet. Joey Fatone is making his return to the Broadway stage this winter in the Tony-nominated smash hit musical & Juliet . The *NSYNC star will step into the role of Lance for a 9-week limited engagement starting January 21, taking his final bow on March 16. This will be Fatone's third appearance on 'The Great White Way,' as he made his debut in 2002 playing Mark in the original Broadway production of Rent , and later joined the 2003 revival cast of Little Shop of Horrors as Seymour. National Nut Day is celebrated in the U.S. October 22 is National Nut Day, a day to celebrate the many kinds of nuts that provide us with important nutrients on a day to day basis. Whether eaten on their own, sprinkled on a salad, mixed into a smoothie, or baked in a dessert, nuts are a great source of protein and can help promote weight loss and an overall healthier lifestyle. Different types of nuts provide varying health benefits but generally help in boosting energy and immunity, and can also prevent your risk of heart disease. Celebrate today by incorporating your favorite kind of nut into your own diet, whether that be almonds, pecans, cashews, pistachios, or peanuts. National Color Day is also recognized. Celebrated annually on October 22, National Color Day celebrates the never-ending rainbow that makes our world vibrant and beautiful. Subconsciously, colors can affect your mood based on your surroundings. For example, many may feel more lethargic on a gray winter day compared to a blooming bright day in the spring. Bright colors in your surrounding environment can help boost creativity, energy, and overall mental activity, so no matter the shade, surround yourself daily with the colors that make you feel rejuvenated and joyful. In today's birthday news: Actor Christopher Lloyd turns 86, actress Catherine Deneuve 81, actor Jeff Goldblum 72, actor Bob Odenkirk 62, country singer Shelby Lynne 56, director/actor Spike Jonze 55, actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson 49.