Transformers star's pastor father dies of coronavirus

Sophia Myles with her late father a day before he passed away from coronavirus (Photo: Twitter/Sophia Myles)

Transformers: Age of Extinction star Sophia Myles has reported that her dad, a former church vicar, has passed away from coronavirus.

The actress, who also starred in hit TV show Dr Who, lost her father to the deadly virus last week. 

Rev Peter Myles, 77, suffered from Parkinson's Disease and his daughter had been documenting his struggle with the illness for a US TV network, the Buxton Advertiser reports. 

Just a day before his death, she posted a touching picture of herself at her father's bedside with her hand affectionately touching his forehead as she wore gloves, an apron and face mask. 

Despite her own tragic loss, Myles has been sharing video updates, jokes and fun challenges on her Twitter page to help others get through the pandemic. 

Over the weekend, she held a Q&A session in which she opened up about her fears, dealing with feelings of boredom, and her daily struggle to keep the kids entertained during the lockdown.

When one fan asked her what her fears were, she said candidly: "I am terrified of clowns and on a deep psychological level, I am very frightened of being abandoned." 

But she also encouraged people to love one another. 

"A way to get through these difficult times is to a) reach out to your friends about how you are feeling," she said. 

"But more importantly, to give love to everyone you are talking to. not just your friends but just simply people that you meet in the street and I find that giving a smile is a lovely way to brighten someone's day."

News
Danny Kruger: Britain should be 'confidently Christian'
Danny Kruger: Britain should be 'confidently Christian'

Reform MP Danny Kruger has spoken of the need for Britain to once more assert itself as a  country with a long and rich Christian Heritage.

400 girls 'missing' thanks to sex-selective abortions
400 girls 'missing' thanks to sex-selective abortions

Sex selective abortions appear to be taking place within the Indian community, data suggests.

Community pantries mark a million visits as new research highlights impact on food insecurity
Community pantries mark a million visits as new research highlights impact on food insecurity

Community pantries across the UK have recorded their one millionth visit, as new research suggests the membership-based food model is helping thousands of households reduce food insecurity, cut costs and prevent them from falling into extreme hardship.

Christmas was a mix of joy and hostility for Christians in India
Christmas was a mix of joy and hostility for Christians in India

India has witnessed a blend of joyful Christmas celebrations in many parts of the country, alongside reports of hate, hostility, and attacks on Christians this season, particularly in northern and central regions.