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BREAK out the bubbly – your Daily Star turns 40 today and we are celebrating with your favourite famous faces.
Britain’s favourite tabloid newspaper was launched in Manchester in 1978 and has earned an army of fans around the world.
We’ve launched numerous A-list celebrity careers, broken hard-hitting world exclusive news stories and made our readers laugh out loud with fun tales on a daily basis.
Leading the well-wishers is EastEnders and Carry On legend Dame Barbara Windsor.
She said: “Congratulations and wishing you all at the Daily Star a happy 40th birthday and Carry On for the next 40.”
Page 3 icon Linda Lusardi said: “I remember the paper launching and I was gracing the pages back in 1978.
“You are still going strong thanks to all your wonderful readers.”
Liverpool funnyman John Bishop said: “Well done for surviving. You’ve lasted 40 years. That’s an achievement.”
X Factor host Dermot O’Leary joked: “Don’t lurch into a Harley-Davidson-style midlife crisis now you’re hitting 40.”
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The show’s former judge Louis Walsh added: “The Daily Star is always the best newspaper for celebrity, music and showbiz news and that’s why I read it every day. Happy big four-oh!”
Pop star Peter Andre said: “Wow. Happy birthday. Wait until you get to 45… then you’ll know what age really is!”
Lib Dem leader Sir Vince Cable added: “Happy birthday, Daily Star.
“You’re still a relative youngster on Fleet Street, but have already produced so many great stories, interviews and scoops.”
Tory MP Jacob Rees-Mogg, touted to be the next Prime Minister as Theresa May battles to cling to the Conservative leadership, said: “In spite of being 40, no-one could call the Daily Star middle-aged.”
Former Gogglebox star Sandra Martin credits the Daily Star for helping her find a new home.
She said: “So I’d like to say Happy 40th Daily Star – you are the one.”
Towie star Georgia Kousoulou said: “Happy 40th birthday Daily Star, thanks for always making me look good.”
This Morning’s Alice Beer added: “Happy Birthday Daily Star. 25 years ago you gave me my first column. I cut out and saved every issue. Keep rolling.”
Geordie Shore star and I’m A Celeb winner Vicky Pattison said: “I just love working with the Daily Star and their wonderful team. I am their biggest fan.”
Boxer Ricky Hatton added: “Have a knockout day and here’s to the next 40 years.”
Model Nell McAndrew said: “Ah, nearly as old as me! Happy Birthday to the Daily Star. Thank you for all the support that you have given me over the years with all my work and charity fundraising.”
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