The "which famous person died today" thread

PinkFinal said:
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Comedian Kelly Monteith Has Died

Comedian Kelly Monteith has died. He was 80 years old.Monteith was an American comedian but was known in the UK for his self-named BBC series that ran from 1979 to 1984. It is believed that he was one of the first American stand-up to be given a series on the BBC. Kelly Monteith's show, written...
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I really liked the series he did for BBC in the early 80's. Featured Gabrielle Drake as his partner. Suddenly he seemed to disappear after a couple of series. Sad news.
 
Cardinal George Pell
Not a good man but very representative of the catholic church.

www.abc.net.au

Vatican to give details of Pell funeral after 'shock' death in Rome

Cardinal George Pell, Australia's top-ranking Catholic who was jailed for child abuse before his convictions were quashed, dies at the age of 81 in Rome following complications from hip surgery.
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PinkFinal said:
beyondthejoke.co.uk

Comedian Kelly Monteith Has Died

Comedian Kelly Monteith has died. He was 80 years old.Monteith was an American comedian but was known in the UK for his self-named BBC series that ran from 1979 to 1984. It is believed that he was one of the first American stand-up to be given a series on the BBC. Kelly Monteith's show, written...
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Remember his show well. I always thought he was Canadian!
 
We missed David ( Dai ) Duckham . Well before England won a world cup so not surprised his passing not been mentioned. 1971 British Lion played 3 tests, the only non Welsh player in the back line in 3 out of 4 tests v New Zealand.
The Welsh loved him after the 73 Barrbars game in Wales.
After that tour when Wales played England Gareth Edwards in the tunnel went up to Duckham and handed him the match ball before taking it back and stating " you wont see that again today " Duckham was a true gent and a Coventry legend.
Sorry Irelands Mike Gibson played all 4 tests ( so Leighton is kept happy )
 
big gaz said:
We missed David ( Dai ) Duckham . Well before England won a world cup so not surprised his passing not been mentioned. 1971 British Lion played 3 tests, the only non Welsh player in the back line in 3 out of 4 tests v New Zealand.
The Welsh loved him after the 73 Barrbars game in Wales.
After that tour when Wales played England Gareth Edwards in the tunnel went up to Duckham and handed him the match ball before taking it back and stating " you wont see that again today " Duckham was a true gent and a Coventry legend.
Sorry Irelands Mike Gibson played all 4 tests ( so Leighton is kept happy )
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Agree David was class I recall those early 70s internationals and he was a great player and one of few high spots for England at the time when we took a few beatings especially at the hands of the Welsh !
 
big gaz said:
We missed David ( Dai ) Duckham . Well before England won a world cup so not surprised his passing not been mentioned. 1971 British Lion played 3 tests, the only non Welsh player in the back line in 3 out of 4 tests v New Zealand.
The Welsh loved him after the 73 Barrbars game in Wales.
After that tour when Wales played England Gareth Edwards in the tunnel went up to Duckham and handed him the match ball before taking it back and stating " you wont see that again today " Duckham was a true gent and a Coventry legend.
Sorry Irelands Mike Gibson played all 4 tests ( so Leighton is kept happy )
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Peaches and cream, Morecambe and Wise, Duckham and Spencer.
 
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