The "which famous person died today" thread

chesterbells said:
Not really pal :-(

The only thing that sticks with me is recalling a professor who said, and I’m paraphrasing here, that we are doomed because of the close proximity of so much of our food and drink that we consume to plastic, in one form or another.
I remember when I first read it thinking, omg, how can a person ever avoid that? I think it’s just not possible.

That’s honestly the only thing I can offer.
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Cancer rates are falling though, probably due to less smoking and better outcomes for sufferers......About ten million people die from cancer every year, making it the cause of around one-in-six deaths and one of the largest health problems globally.

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This system we are in seems like a bit of a stitch up. I'm relating this to my earlier post on the search for an anti malaria vaccine. The tireless and exhausting work carried out by the scientists around the world, is hindered by the search for funding. Whether it's worth the financial investment.
The Oxford research team led by Prof. Sir Adrian Hill, I would say are inches away from a breakthrough, but are handicapped by it's search for sponsors. The emotional investment shown by lead immunologist, Prof Katie Ewer brings back my faith on humanity.
Wonderful people at the mercy of the system.

Well worth a watch.

The Battle to Beat Malaria: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0021dvf via @bbciplayer
 
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The perfect fumble said:
That saddens me....



They were outstanding.
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They really were and in Levi Stubbs had one of the great frontmen.

Those Holland-Dozier-Holland songs are timeless. The Holland brothers are still alive but most of the greats from that era have gone now but their songs will be played forever.
 
Bill Walker said:
Cancer rates are falling though, probably due to less smoking and better outcomes for sufferers......About ten million people die from cancer every year, making it the cause of around one-in-six deaths and one of the largest health problems globally.

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Yes, I’m not sure it’s cancer rates that are falling, but deaths from cancer.
 
EL APACHE TEVEZ said:
R.I.P Duke Fakir,the last of the original four tops probably the greatest Soul group of all time.
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I think he only announced his retirement last week or so. They kept the original line up until the 90s when Lawrence Payton passed away. That gave them the edge over many other great Soul acts imo. RIP sir and thanks for the legacy you're leaving behind
 
Actress Roberta Taylor died on 6th July, due to an infection caused by a fall two months prior. Known as Inspector Gina Gold from The Bill, which she played very well. I always loved that series and was really disappointed when they stopped it.
Roberta was also in Eastenders too.
 
normskih said:
Actress Roberta Taylor died on 6th July, due to an infection caused by a fall two months prior. Known as Inspector Gina Gold from The Bill, which she played very well. I always loved that series and was really disappointed when they stopped it.
Roberta was also in Eastenders too.
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Sad, she seemed a lovely woman.
 
PinkFinal said:
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Blues Legend John Mayall Is Dead at 90

A giant of the great British blues boom of the 1960s was a musical change-agent who revered and honored his forebears.
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A long fantastic life for John. I've been a fan since the Beano album when Clapton was awesome, then came Peter Green who was awesome, then came Mick Taylor who was awesome, they all did their apprenticeship in the Bluesbreakers and all left to form or join other bands.

I love his early albums, my favourite being Bare Wires but also Jazz Blues Fusion and Laurel Canyon. I remember he was from Macclesfield, moved to London for gigs and recording, then went for a holiday to Laurel canyon in LA and decided this was where he would live, so he moved there.
He's played gigs all his life, he lived a life he must have dreamed off. He will be missed. RIP John and thanks for the great music.

This track seems fitting. I Know Now.

 
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JOHN MAYALL
Several British popular musicians have been knighted, but the one who deserved that honour most never achieved that distinction. John Mayall changed the face of British popular music beyond recognition. His blues revolution swept the country and led to the British Invasion of the US.
I had the pleasure and privilege of seeing the Bluesbreakers many times in the late 60s. At one time or another the Bluesbreakers included Eric Clapton. Peter Green, Mick Fleetwood, John Mcvie, Mick Taylor, Adrian Dunbar and many other talented musicians.
The band never stood still as Mayall constantly switched the sound and style he was looking for. He became a hero in US where his revival of the blues, moribund there at the time, reintroduced America to its own black music.
As a student and a young musician he lived within a stone’s throw of Maine Road, but there is no evidence that he became a Blue, as well as a Bluesbreaker.
A true great of British music has gone but left behind a legacy of great tracks and great players.
RIP John Mayall.
 
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One of most influential British musicians of all time. Personally, I didn't particularly like his stuff, just too bluesy for me, but when I have listened to his stuff and Bluesbreakers I had to doff my cap and say wow, that's a proper musician at work. Just because you don't particularly like someone or something doesn't mean you can't acknowledge pure talent. RIP.
 
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