The "which famous person died today" thread

[Pell]

Is it just me, or are there always more celebrity and high profile deaths during December, Christmas and the New Year, than other parts of the year?

Former Pope Benedict XVI dies at 95

Benedict, who has died at his Vatican residence, became the first pope to resign for 600 years in 2013.

www.bbc.co.uk

I think James Brown and George Michael both died on Christmas day.

 

[PinkFinal]

Updated though not in time to include the ex pope

 

[Mad Eyed Screamer]

Updated though not in time to include the ex pope

Who is to the left of Bernard Cribbins at the front, looks like the singer of The Sweet

 

[Cons Dad]

Who is to the left of Bernard Cribbins at the front, looks like the singer of The Sweet

christine mcvie?

 

[JRockBlues]

Who is to the left of Bernard Cribbins at the front, looks like the singer of The Sweet

christine mcvie?

Correct. Full key of who's who:


credit to @christhebarker on twitter.

 

[manclad]

Anita Pointer R.I.P.
One of the last celebrities to pass in 2022.
I liked the Pointer Sisters back in the late 70s/early 80s.
"Automatic" was a particular favourite of mine.
She's gone to the big disco in the sky to join her sisters June and Bonnie and more unfortunately her daughter Jada.

 

[andthesunshineband]

Anita Pointer R.I.P.
One of the last celebrities to pass in 2022.
I liked the Pointer Sisters back in the late 70s/early 80s.
"Automatic" was a particular favourite of mine.
She's gone to the big disco in the sky to join her sisters June and Bonnie and more unfortunately her daughter Jada.

Just Ruth left now. Very diverse material over the years, should probably have had more commercial success from the talent they had as a group. Anita only had one solo album but certainly left her mark. Hopefully she has found peace after a turbulent life in later years. RIP lady

 

[manclad]

Just Ruth left now. Very diverse material over the years, should probably have had more commercial success from the talent they had as a group. Anita only had one solo album but certainly left her mark. Hopefully she has found peace after a turbulent life in later years. RIP lady

Nice tribute from yourself my friend.

 

[andthesunshineband]

Nice tribute from yourself my friend.

I'd seen the news on the soulful detroit forums and didn't think many on on bluemoon would know her. Had to reply when I saw your post then.

 

[davyhulme blue]

Ryder cup golfer & European tour veteran Barry lane passed away today 62 years old , rip