Obituary Thread

[DavidM]

RIP Deadly

[Derwent]

Dickey Betts, guitarist with The Allman Brothers, aged 80

[tonyXIII]

On 19/04/2024 at 16:48, Derwent said:

Dickey Betts, guitarist with The Allman Brothers, aged 80

Ah, the passage of time!

One of my favourite albums ever is The Allman Brothers Live At Fillmore East, particularly 'In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed', a fantastic rendition. My copy has about ten signatures of college pals from 50 years ago. A treasured memory.

[gingerjon]

Conductor Andrew Davis. Many, many great performances and speeches at the Proms.

 

[Northern Eel]

10 hours ago, gingerjon said:

Conductor Andrew Davis. Many, many great performances and speeches at the Proms.

 

He certainly had a unique and endearing way of doing things. A sad loss.

[CanaBull]

On 21/04/2024 at 05:17, gingerjon said:

Conductor Andrew Davis. Many, many great performances and speeches at the Proms.

 

Saw him last year at Roy Thomson Hall with the Toronto Symphony.  Will be sadly missed.

[Hopping Mad]

King Cross Park ARLFC player Henry Grierson.

A 23/4 statement on the Halifax club's Facebook page reads: It is with deepest sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Henry Grierson, who was a member of our current U18s team. As a former Siddal ARLFC junior, we were thrilled when he came to join our U18s, where he became an instant favourite with players and parents due to his outgoing and funny nature. He was always around the lads and became part of the furniture at the club.

It is hard to take in that this photo [on the club's Facebook page] was only taken just over two weeks ago as part of our media day to now acknowledge that he is no longer with us. Losing somebody at such a young age is hard to take in so as a club we are simply thankful of the time we had with him and would like to extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends and anybody who had the pleasure of knowing him. Rest in peace, young man. You made an impression on the world which will never be forgotten.

Edited April 23 by Hopping Mad

[The Future is League]

4 hours ago, Hopping Mad said:

King Cross Park ARLFC player Henry Grierson.

A 23/4 statement on the Halifax club's Facebook page reads: It is with deepest sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Henry Grierson, who was a member of our current U18s team. As a former Siddal ARLFC junior, we were thrilled when he came to join our U18s, where he became an instant favourite with players and parents due to his outgoing and funny nature. He was always around the lads and became part of the furniture at the club.

It is hard to take in that this photo [on the club's Facebook page] was only taken just over two weeks ago as part of our media day to now acknowledge that he is no longer with us. Losing somebody at such a young age is hard to take in so as a club we are simply thankful of the time we had with him and would like to extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends and anybody who had the pleasure of knowing him. Rest in peace, young man. You made an impression on the world which will never be forgotten.

Very sad and so young.

[Wolford6]

One Wales' best footballers of the last 50 years; Leighton James, aged 71.

[DavidM]

Terry Hill , Manly legend , 52

[Hopping Mad]

Former footballer Charlie Hurley, 87.

A centre-back, Cork-born Hurley played for Millwall, Sunderland, Bolton Wanderers and Republic of Ireland. He managed Reading.

Sunderland tweeted: "We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Charlie Hurley, one of the greatest and most beloved players in the history of Sunderland AFC."

Hurley spent 12 years at Roker Park, making more than 400 senior appearances.

An Irish FA statement read: "Capped 40 times by his country, Charlie will always be remembered as 'The King'. We are proud he played for Ireland and offer our sympathies to his family and friends."

Edited April 25 by Hopping Mad

[Futtocks]

Mike Pinder from The Moody Blues: https://www.nme.com/news/music/moody-blues-founder-mike-pinder-dies-age-82-3750634 

[gingerjon]

Author C J Sansom, aged 72.

[The Hallucinating Goose]

8 minutes ago, gingerjon said:

Author C J Sansom, aged 72.

Magnificent author. RIP. 

[DavidM]

1 hour ago, gingerjon said:

Author C J Sansom, aged 72.

Very very sad at this news . The best series I’ve read and the only ones I keep and re- read . I also listen to all the audiobooks as I’m knocking around . Currently I’m on Tombland … all 37 hours 

[Graham]

A very modest man who suffered the last 14 years of his life from a form of bone cancer, yet he continued to produce historically accurate fiction that was fascinating to read.

[ivans82]

On 25/04/2024 at 15:44, Futtocks said:

Mike Pinder from The Moody Blues: https://www.nme.com/news/music/moody-blues-founder-mike-pinder-dies-age-82-3750634 

He was responsible for lifting the Moodies songs from good to extraordinary with His keyboard work .. RIP Mike .

[Futtocks]

The American author Paul Auster.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn3de800ykko

[DavidM]

I read the obituary of the last survivor of the USS Arizona at Pearl Harbour . Just worth a mention and I tip my hat to that gentleman and his crew mates 

[Futtocks]

The first rumours started swirling a couple of hours ago, but now it is confirmed - Duane Eddy has died today.  

https://www.guitarworld.com/news/duane-eddy-dies-at-86 

[Stirlin]

21 hours ago, Futtocks said:

The first rumours started swirling a couple of hours ago, but now it is confirmed - Duane Eddy has died today.  

https://www.guitarworld.com/news/duane-eddy-dies-at-86 

Duane explains ' The Twang' , vid at end of obituary.

'King of Twang' guitarist Duane Eddy dies at 86 - BBC News

[DavidM]

I’ve just caught the obituary of Brian McCardie , shocked by that I didn’t know he’d died . Only 59