Obituary Thread

[gazza77]

57 minutes ago, Padge said:

 

Sad news indeed, always enjoy watching the hairy bikers and they have just been showing a programme around this patch.

R.I.P.

Always came across as a genuine and interesting bloke, different to so many TV chefs. RIP.

[Ullman]

On 29/02/2024 at 11:42, gazza77 said:

Always came across as a genuine and interesting bloke, different to so many TV chefs. RIP.

Really likeable bloke, very sad to hear he'd passed away.

[Futtocks]

1 hour ago, Ullman said:

Really likeable bloke, very sad to hear he'd passed away.

Any mention of the Hairy Bikers always reminds me of Stuart Maconie's anecdote. He interviewed the pair very early on, when their first TV series was about to be broadcast. They had an enjoyable chat but, when they left the radio studio, Maconie felt a little sorry for them because he was certain (in 2006) that TV food programmes were on the way out.

[DavidM]

Mark Bradstock who , despite having barely a handful of horses trained Coneygree to win the Gold Cup in 2015 , the first novice to win in 40 years 

[Padge]

On 01/03/2024 at 13:51, Futtocks said:

Any mention of the Hairy Bikers always reminds me of Stuart Maconie's anecdote. He interviewed the pair very early on, when their first TV series was about to be broadcast. They had an enjoyable chat but, when they left the radio studio, Maconie felt a little sorry for them because he was certain (in 2006) that TV food programmes were on the way out.

Maconie is a Latics fan*, show's what he knows.  

 

*So he claims.

[Futtocks]

 

[graveyard johnny]

21 hours ago, Futtocks said:

 

its crazy watching the old re runs of bullseye these days - looks so rushed to pack it all in to 25mins -the audience were 90% typical coach trips from the old folks sheltered housing and most likely all dead now- the contestants were 95% white as was the audience as well. and did anyone ever "settle in" "take their time" or listen to tony?

[Futtocks]

1 hour ago, graveyard johnny said:

its crazy watching the old re runs of bullseye these days - looks so rushed to pack it all in to 25mins -the audience were 90% typical coach trips from the old folks sheltered housing and most likely all dead now- the contestants were 95% white as was the audience as well. and did anyone ever "settle in" "take their time" or listen to tony?

They churn game show episodes out pretty fast these days too, but the production companies have got much slicker at disguising it.

Still, at least the audience are somewhere warm for a few hours without having to pay for it.

[Hopping Mad]

Former Halifax RLFC left wing Keith Williams (heritage number 679). His long-standing club record eight tries in a game came in November 1957 against Dewsbury. That season, Williams ran in tries in 11 consecutive matches.

Fax tweet: Halifax Panthers are saddened to hear of the death of former player Keith Williams. He made 154 appearances between 1956-63, scoring 89 tries and 47 goals, including holding a club record for tries in a game with 8. Our sincerest condolences go out to his family and friends. RIP.

 

Edited March 5, 2024 by Hopping Mad

[Futtocks]

Vince Power, music promoter and founder of the Mean Fiddler.

https://www.wlrfm.com/news/vince-power-rip-350993 

[Futtocks]

Karl Wallinger (World Party, The Waterboys), dead at 66. Horrible news.

https://www.stereogum.com/2255269/karl-wallinger-world-party-the-waterboys-dead-at-66/news/

 

 

[Clinton Baptiste]

John Etty  Former Batley ,Oldham and Wakefield player aged 97. John lived in the Cleveleys area for many years and was dancing every Thursday afternoon at the Cleveleys WMC upto a couple of years ago.

[graveyard johnny]

Eric Carmen 74

[Jeff Stein]

BB Seaton, 79, reggae singer both solo and as a member of The Gaylads. Songwriter and producer through ska, rocksteady and the golden era of reggae.

[Old Frightful]

12 hours ago, graveyard johnny said:

Eric Carmen 74

Sad news, "Hungry Eyes" and "All By Myself" are two monster tunes that he wrote and performed.

RIP Eric.

[gazza77]

Paul Alexander, the man in the iron lung.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68555051

 

[Futtocks]

Marcello Gandini, designer of the sort of cars that ended up on Athena posters. Think of the Lamborghini Countach or Miura, the Alfa Romeo Carabo concept or the rally legend that was the Lancia Stratos.

[Hopping Mad]

Former Rochdale, Hull and Carlisle back-row forward Charlie Birdsall.

https://www.hullfc.com/blog/2024/03/17/remembering-charlie-birdsall/

Edited March 18, 2024 by Hopping Mad

[Irish Saint]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-68590846.amp

Steve Harley 73 Rest In Peace

[Ullman]

7 hours ago, Hopping Mad said:

Former Rochdale, Hull and Carlisle back-row forward Charlie Birdsall.

https://www.hullfc.com/blog/2024/03/17/remembering-charlie-birdsall/

Cracking player was Charlie. As well as having a great work rate he could play a bit. 

[Futtocks]

Veteran Aussie Rugby League journalist Ian Heads, aged 81.

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/mar/26/ian-heads-death-tribute-bio-nrl-illness-rugby-league-week

One of just two writers inducted to the Rugby League Hall of Fame, Heads helped shape the way Rugby League was viewed for nearly half of the code’s existence in this country. The wordsmith’s historical books gave weight to the game’s past and he was honoured with an Order of Australia Medal.

[Futtocks]

Eric Morecambe's widow Joan, aged 97.

[Shadow]

Louis Gossett jr

[Shadow]

Only two things come from Oklahoma ……

[Old Frightful]

On 18/03/2024 at 13:23, Irish Saint said:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-68590846.amp

Steve Harley 73 Rest In Peace

I don't watch or listen to the news that much so this sad news has passed me by a bit.

"Make me smile (Come up and see me)" is one of the truly great seventies number one hits and instantly recognisable as soon as it starts. But, of course, there was so much more to the great man than just that one song.

RIP Steve Harley.