Guest Guest Posted July 27, 2015 Just found out the sad news that the British actor Tom Beard died of cancer last Monday aged just 50. He was in loads of popular tv shows such as Midsomer Murders, Inspector George Gently and Whitechapel. http://www.ok.co.uk/celebrity-news/actor-tom-beard-dies-cancer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted July 27, 2015 Wikipedia isn't a news source my Guest friends. I applaud your efforts, and have had to resort to Wiki a couple times myself, but try chasing down an obit. Usually the Wiki entry has a source and a link can be found there. SirC PS also look for a proper category to toss the dead into if you can. I know not everyone is aware of all 70 of them not even me, but Hollywood and TV personalities are always posted vs maybe a chamber music composer. here you go http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/27/arts/television/peg-lynch-writer-and-star-of-early-situation-comedy-dies-at-98.html?ref=obituaries&_r=0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,022 Posted July 27, 2015 Britain's 29th richest man, Chris Lazari, is unable to take it with him aged 69. A high school dropout who came to the UK aged 16 with just £20 to his name, he washed dishes for years to earn enough money to study fashion and eventually set up a London-based property empire including the Brunswick Shopping Centre. And if you believe that "rags to riches pull your socks up" bullshit story of his success, I have a bridge to sell you. In West London. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Zorders 1,269 Posted July 27, 2015 Britain's 29th richest man, Chris Lazari, is unable to take it with him aged 69. A high school dropout who came to the UK aged 16 with just £20 to his name, he washed dishes for years to earn enough money to study fashion and eventually set up a London-based property empire including the Brunswick Shopping Centre. And if you believe that "rags to riches pull your socks up" bullshit story of his success, I have a bridge to sell you. In West London. Straight man starts out in fashion and ends up a multi-millionaire isnt that more like "fags to bitches"? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,017 Posted July 27, 2015 Long lost British star from the 1950s who was a favourite of Hitchcock Nova Pilbeam has died at 95 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/nova-pilbeam-alfred-hitchcocks-star-who-vanished-from-view-10402905.html I'm sure there was a topic for Desert Island Discs but alas, I can't bloody find it. Anyway, Pilbeam was the LAST living person to have appeared as a guest on the show during the 1940s. There are 22 people still alive who appeared on the show during the 1950s: Petula Clark / b. 1932 Sally Ann Howes / b. 1930 Vera Lynn / b. 1917 Sheila Sim / b. 1922 Peggy Cummins / b. 1925 Tony Mottram / b. 1920 Edward Allcard / b. 1914 Claire Bloom / b. 1931 Stirling Moss / b. 1929 Leslie Caron / b. 1931 Shirley Abicair / b. 1930 Janette Scott / b. 1938 Tommy Steele / b. 1936 David Attenborough / b. 1926 Beryl Grey / b. 1927 Cleo Laine / b. 1927 Harry Belafonte / b. 1927 Elizabeth Seal / b. 1933 June Paul / b. 1934 Chris Barber / b. 1930 Judy Grinham / b. 1939 Sylvia Syms / b. 1934 So, what, we pick eight we'd really like to see dead and then have to pick one of those we'd really really like to see dead? Oh, alright then, Petula Clark Book: Tourist Guide to Maryport Luxury: The Crown Jewels (cos the scandal of me cracking cocoanuts with priceless gems belonging to the Crown would get me picked up from that fucking island in no time!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 8,660 Posted July 28, 2015 Long lost British star from the 1950s who was a favourite of Hitchcock Nova Pilbeam has died at 95 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/nova-pilbeam-alfred-hitchcocks-star-who-vanished-from-view-10402905.html I'm sure there was a topic for Desert Island Discs but alas, I can't bloody find it. Anyway, Pilbeam was the LAST living person to have appeared as a guest on the show during the 1940s. There are 22 people still alive who appeared on the show during the 1950s: Petula Clark / b. 1932 Sally Ann Howes / b. 1930 Vera Lynn / b. 1917 Sheila Sim / b. 1922 Peggy Cummins / b. 1925 Tony Mottram / b. 1920 Edward Allcard / b. 1914 Claire Bloom / b. 1931 Stirling Moss / b. 1929 Leslie Caron / b. 1931 Shirley Abicair / b. 1930 Janette Scott / b. 1938 Tommy Steele / b. 1936 David Attenborough / b. 1926 Beryl Grey / b. 1927 Cleo Laine / b. 1927 Harry Belafonte / b. 1927 Elizabeth Seal / b. 1933 June Paul / b. 1934 Chris Barber / b. 1930 Judy Grinham / b. 1939 Sylvia Syms / b. 1934 So, what, we pick eight we'd really like to see dead and then have to pick one of those we'd really really like to see dead? Oh, alright then, Petula Clark Book: Tourist Guide to Maryport Luxury: The Crown Jewels (cos the scandal of me cracking cocoanuts with priceless gems belonging to the Crown would get me picked up from that fucking island in no time!) Easyone this - Cleo Laine Book; Stephen Donaldson 'Gap' Series Luxury Complete set of Doctor Who DVDs (& Player) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Whitehouse 821 Posted July 28, 2015 Incredibly moving tribute of 1700 pupils for a popular teacher. Dawson Tamatea died in his sleep at 55. He teaches for 30 years at the Palmerton North Boys ' high School, New Zealand. Before entering the funeral parlor, the students performed a traditional Haka. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,017 Posted July 28, 2015 Incredibly moving tribute of 1700 pupils for a popular teacher. Dawson Tamatea died in his sleep at 55. He teaches for 30 years at the Palmerton North Boys ' high School, New Zealand. Before entering the funeral parlor, the students performed a traditional Haka. Hmm, Jimmy Savile hung around with kids and had a very ceremonial funeral, right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Whitehouse 821 Posted July 28, 2015 I wouldn't mind taking a final journey in a grand Packard like that one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 19,066 Posted July 30, 2015 Harry Pitch, harmonica player, 91. http://www.maidenhead-advertiser.co.uk/News/Areas/Maidenhead/Harmonica-star-Harry-Pitch-who-played-on-the-Last-of-the-Summer-Wine-theme-tune-and-Groovin-With-Mr-Bloe-dies-aged-91-29072015.htm Played on Val Doonican's Walk Tall and Frank Ifield's I Remember You. But possibly iconic for playing on the theme tune to Last Of The Summer Wine. https://youtu.be/kyVq85xrTCY Here's Harry talking about some of his history: https://youtu.be/LcFZ4k71lQY Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted July 30, 2015 Actor Antony Holland has died at 95 http://www.straight.com/arts/499771/local-theatre-legend-antony-holland-dies-95 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,264 Posted July 30, 2015 Actor Antony Holland has died at 95 http://www.straight.com/arts/499771/local-theatre-legend-antony-holland-dies-95 Isn't there a thread for people known only in their local community. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,013 Posted July 31, 2015 Actor Antony Holland has died at 95 http://www.straight.com/arts/499771/local-theatre-legend-antony-holland-dies-95 Classic 'Nobody". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,234 Posted July 31, 2015 Actor Antony Holland has died at 95 http://www.straight.com/arts/499771/local-theatre-legend-antony-holland-dies-95 Classic 'Nobody". Wikipedia has a little more: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antony_Holland I guess his association with Laurence Olivier is the most important bit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,264 Posted July 31, 2015 Actor Antony Holland has died at 95 http://www.straight.com/arts/499771/local-theatre-legend-antony-holland-dies-95 Classic 'Nobody". Wikipedia has a little more: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antony_Holland I guess his association with Laurence Olivier is the most important bit. He worked in a theatre which Laurence Olivier cut the ribbon on. I've shopped in a Sainsbury's opened by Sean Bean does that mean I'll get a posting when i shuffle off this mortal coil. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattyl149 13 Posted August 2, 2015 Cilla Black has died aged 72: http://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/cilla-black-dead-legendary-tv-6180303?ICID=FB_mirror_main Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,234 Posted August 5, 2015 Natalia Molchanova, the world's greatest freediver, is feared dead: http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2015/aug/04/free-diver-natalia-molchanova-feared-dead I guess, technically, it should have gone into the "missing" thread, but realistically not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,017 Posted August 5, 2015 Natalia Molchanova, the world's greatest freediver, is feared dead: http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2015/aug/04/free-diver-natalia-molchanova-feared-dead I guess, technically, it should have gone into the "missing" thread, but realistically not. If she's found alive now we can safely say she'll smash several of her own world records! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,234 Posted August 5, 2015 Natalia Molchanova, the world's greatest freediver, is feared dead: http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2015/aug/04/free-diver-natalia-molchanova-feared-dead I guess, technically, it should have gone into the "missing" thread, but realistically not. If she's found alive now we can safely say she'll smash several of her own world records! Cruel.... but funny... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,013 Posted August 5, 2015 Natalia Molchanova, the world's greatest freediver, is feared dead: http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2015/aug/04/free-diver-natalia-molchanova-feared-dead I guess, technically, it should have gone into the "missing" thread, but realistically not. If she's found alive now we can safely say she'll smash several of her own world records! YES....fahkin brilliant. You win the Internet today, MPFC SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,013 Posted August 5, 2015 Natalia Molchanova, the world's greatest freediver, is feared dead: http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2015/aug/04/free-diver-natalia-molchanova-feared-dead I guess, technically, it should have gone into the "missing" thread, but realistically not. She has surfaced! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,264 Posted August 5, 2015 Natalia Molchanova, the world's greatest freediver, is feared dead: http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2015/aug/04/free-diver-natalia-molchanova-feared-dead I guess, technically, it should have gone into the "missing" thread, but realistically not. She has surfaced! And changed sex! Or is she the one on the right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,264 Posted August 7, 2015 In the true spirit of this thread (although I have had quick look and done a search on other threads), Neville Neville, father of Gary and Phil had died http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-33816707 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,013 Posted August 7, 2015 Natalia Molchanova, the world's greatest freediver, is feared dead: http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2015/aug/04/free-diver-natalia-molchanova-feared-dead I guess, technically, it should have gone into the "missing" thread, but realistically not. She has surfaced! And changed sex! Or is she the one on the right? You gotta get up pretty early to get one past good old RockHopperPenguin. SMH SC 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,938 Posted August 7, 2015 Does the cuntos fitba shirt have "Fannie" on the back?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
