Cowboy Ronnie 77 Posted October 27, 2005 At the risk of being a spoilsport, and not to take away from the excellent reporting by various members of the deaths mentioned, are we really suggesting that we were supposed to have picked any of the people listed on this page, and dare I say the vast majority of those mentioned on earlier pages. To wit: - Former Chinese Vice President Rong Yiren - George Swindin - former Arsenal goalkeeper and manager from 1958 - 1962. - Michael Kilian, an award-winning US reporter and columnist for the Chicago Tribune who wrote the Dick Tracy comic strip - British mountaineer Michael Ward, the expedition doctor for Hillary and Tenzing's Everest ascent. - Elmer "Len" Dresslar Jr, the voice of the Jolly Green Giant - Actor William Hootkins, who had parts in Star Wars and Batman - Veteran Aussie actor Frank Wilson, shortly after receiving a Best Actor award. (let me guess, it wasn't an Oscar) Now really, can anyone honestly say they'd heard of any of these people (not their achievements, but the people themselves) prior to their deaths? If (when) George Best goes, that would qualify for "Near Misses for 2005" because he was actually discussed and arguably is one we should have nominated for 2005. But it's virtually impossible to pick someone that no one associated with the DL has ever heard of. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,397 Posted October 27, 2005 Now really, can anyone honestly say they'd heard of any of these people (not their achievements, but the people themselves) prior to their deaths? I didn't know a single one. If (when) George Best goes, that would qualify for "Near Misses for 2005" because he was actually discussed and arguably is one we should have nominated for 2005. But it's virtually impossible to pick someone that no one associated with the DL has ever heard of. May I suggest the Not Exactly Famous topic for such dead? Of course, I do have the power to move these posts there. I'm not sure I should. regards, Hein Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted October 27, 2005 Elmer "Len" Dresslar Jr. Who he? "Ho, ho, ho!" - the voice of the Jolly Green Giant Not laughing now is he? (hur,hur,hur...) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest iain Posted October 27, 2005 At the risk of being a spoilsport, and not to take away from the excellent reporting by various members of the deaths mentioned, are we really suggesting that we were supposed to have picked any of the people listed on this page, and dare I say the vast majority of those mentioned on earlier pages. To wit: - Former Chinese Vice President Rong Yiren - George Swindin - former Arsenal goalkeeper and manager from 1958 - 1962. - Michael Kilian, an award-winning US reporter and columnist for the Chicago Tribune who wrote the Dick Tracy comic strip - British mountaineer Michael Ward, the expedition doctor for Hillary and Tenzing's Everest ascent. - Elmer "Len" Dresslar Jr, the voice of the Jolly Green Giant - Actor William Hootkins, who had parts in Star Wars and Batman - Veteran Aussie actor Frank Wilson, shortly after receiving a Best Actor award. (let me guess, it wasn't an Oscar) Now really, can anyone honestly say they'd heard of any of these people (not their achievements, but the people themselves) prior to their deaths? If (when) George Best goes, that would qualify for "Near Misses for 2005" because he was actually discussed and arguably is one we should have nominated for 2005. But it's virtually impossible to pick someone that no one associated with the DL has ever heard of. it we waited around for actually famous people to die we'd be bored stiff! Plus who kjnows there may be one or 2 really big Wiliam Hootkins fans who have followed his entire carreer an dmay be devastated by his death,even though most people have never heard of him.I know I like certain shows who have leading actors not generally known but their death would be big news for fans of that particular show,for example. Anyway its always interesting to know who might have passed on when it snot big enough to be reported on tv or radio,i think Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSBfromH 74 Posted October 28, 2005 At the risk of being a spoilsport, and not to take away from the excellent reporting by various members of the deaths mentioned, are we really suggesting that we were supposed to have picked any of the people listed on this page, and dare I say the vast majority of those mentioned on earlier pages. I had heard of both William Hootkins and George Swindin. The former is also notable for playing the part of "Mr. X" in the film "Hear My Song". I have to agree with iain, who is proving himself to be a more balanced member of our community as time goes by, since his early "post anything and everything anywhere and everywhere" efforts. We need to note the deaths of these people somewhere. If it needs a separate thread from this one, so be it. However, each person's classification of "famousness" will differ from the next. In an age where every piss poor footballer and jobbing actor is accorded celebrity status by the media, I hardly think we're deviating from the norm! Surely we NEED TO KNOW that Jade Goody's dad died in a KFC toilet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest iain Posted October 28, 2005 British stage and tv actress Jan Holden has died aged 74 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrunoBrimley 83 Posted October 28, 2005 Oh good heavens Kathryn O. Scott has died. I don't know if anybody else has mentioned this but she should be noted after all she did Napoleon's laundry. Obit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest iain Posted October 30, 2005 Oh good heavens Kathryn O. Scott has died. I don't know if anybody else has mentioned this but she should be noted after all she did Napoleon's laundry. Obit. wouldnst she have to be 2 or 300 years old to have done Napoleans laundry? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ravenstorm 0 Posted October 30, 2005 Not if it was Napoleon III. Then she'd only be 160 or so. Or might it have been Napoleon Solo? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
in eternum+ 20 Posted October 30, 2005 Or Napoleon Dynamite? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banshees Scream 107 Posted October 31, 2005 Al Lopez oldest MLB hall of famer dies at 97. http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article...t=.jsp&c_id=mlb Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSBfromH 74 Posted November 1, 2005 'Slick' Goodlin, 82; X-1 test pilot OK, so I've never heard of him, but his life story merits inclusion. His part in the film The Right Stuff was played by William Russ. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,397 Posted November 1, 2005 'Slick' Goodlin, 82; X-1 test pilot OK, so I've never heard of him, but his life story merits inclusion. His part in the film The Right Stuff was played by William Russ. Which reminds me: how's Chuck Yeager doing these days? regards, Hein Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Die 63 Posted November 1, 2005 Archers actress Mary Wimbush has died Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Die 63 Posted November 1, 2005 Best Mate has died (a famous & successful racehorse apparently) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
football_fan 41 Posted November 2, 2005 Actor Lloyd Bochner - Dynasty's Cecil Colby dies at 81 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
football_fan 41 Posted November 2, 2005 Bandleader Skitch Henderson, 87, Dies NEW HAVEN, Conn., Nov. 1 -- Skitch Henderson, the Grammy-winning conductor who lent his musical expertise to Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby before becoming the first "Tonight Show" bandleader and founding the New York Pops in 1983, died Tuesday. He was 87. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest iain Posted November 3, 2005 Actor John Hollis has died at 74.He starred in many films and tv series including Doctor Who and Star Wars Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest iain Posted November 3, 2005 DJ Simon Hobart dead at 41 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSBfromH 74 Posted November 3, 2005 Ferruccio Valcareggi Coach of the Italian football team between 1966 and 1974 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim_Rita 4 Posted November 3, 2005 Sounds like a nasty disease! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted November 3, 2005 Ferruccio Valcareggi Coach of the Italian football team between 1966 and 1974 How's the health of Enzo Bearzot, the World Cup winning manager of the Azzurri? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
