The "which famous person died today" thread

[TinFoilHat]

Wasn’t she shagging the producer of the show?

I think that was the reason Kelly fucked off to do Food and Drink with Jilly Goolden sharpish.

 

[Trevor Morley's Tache]

Speaking of Wish You Were Here....

Pink Floyd Saxophonist Dick Parry Dead at 83

"His feel and tone make his saxophone playing unmistakable," said David Gilmour.

ultimateclassicrock.com

Saw Floyd at Earls Court in '94. Dick Parry was absolutely immense.

 

[PinkFinal]

Saw Floyd at Earls Court in '94. Dick Parry was absolutely immense.

Me too. It was a Sunday night . Gig ended around midnight. Wasn't the seat collapse night fortunately.

 

[Trevor Morley's Tache]

Me too. It was a Sunday night . Gig ended around midnight. Wasn't the seat collapse night fortunately.

I think we did the Sunday too IIRC. We stayed overnight in Kensington and then back home via Kings Cross the following day. I remember being gutted that there was no gravy at the chippy before the gig.

 

[threespires]

John Kear: Rugby league legend and broadcaster dies aged 71

Former England and Wales rugby league coach, and renowned broadcaster, John Kear has died at the age of 71.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Dave Ewing's Back 'eader]

Older blues will remember MJK Smith who has died aged 92. A right hand bat, Played for England in the 50s and 60s. Captained the side in half of his 50 tests. He also played one game for England RU.

I was mightily impressed with three initials for three forenames.

 

[Ho Chi Man City]

I think we did the Sunday too IIRC. We stayed overnight in Kensington and then back home via Kings Cross the following day. I remember being gutted that there was no gravy at the chippy before the gig.

They have Liquor in the Second City, it’s green and it’s fucking horrible.

 

[TinFoilHat]

John Kear: Rugby league legend and broadcaster dies aged 71

Former England and Wales rugby league coach, and renowned broadcaster, John Kear has died at the age of 71.

www.bbc.co.uk

This one shocked me a little.

Just goes to show how life can be taken away suddenly.

 

[KS55]

This one shocked me a little.

Just goes to show how life can be taken away suddenly.

A great rugby league man. So sad. He was funny, knowledgeable, and generous. A fine coach who led Sheffield to their only trophy. He loved CAS.

 

[Prestwich_Blue]

Former 'C' (MI6 head) Sir Alex Younger: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwy201wge44o