Fleeting stars of 2014: from a 'hot felon' to a dancing teacake

Ten people who dominated the media spotlight this year before fading away from the news

Twiggy Garcia

A weeping space scientist, a "hot felon" and a fortunate Malaysia Airlines traveller are among the fleeting stars of 2014...

David Silvester

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