The "which famous person died today" thread

[mexico1970]

He did that. My Mum’s favourite Tarzan too and a very handsome man.

I can't vouch for his handsomeness but I will take your word for it :)

 

[PinkFinal]

Jack Jones, “Wives and Lovers” and ‘Love Boat’ Theme Singer, Dies at 86

Once pegged as an heir to Frank Sinatra, the son of Allan Jones and Irene Hervey also had hits with "Lollipops and Roses," "The Impossible Dream" and "Call Me Irresponsible."

www.hollywoodreporter.com

 

[Mad Eyed Screamer]

Jack Jones, “Wives and Lovers” and ‘Love Boat’ Theme Singer, Dies at 86

Once pegged as an heir to Frank Sinatra, the son of Allan Jones and Irene Hervey also had hits with "Lollipops and Roses," "The Impossible Dream" and "Call Me Irresponsible."

www.hollywoodreporter.com

He’ll be in his coffin on his Jack Jones
RIP - my mum liked him

 

[Bill Walker]

He’ll be in his coffin on his Jack Jones

Rolls eyes...

 

[mexico1970]

For the people who remember Jack Jones when he was singing his most famous songs.



Now for those who just remember the advert that used his song.



And here is David Moyes impersonating him in Blackpool 2017.

 

[normskih]

Jack Jones, “Wives and Lovers” and ‘Love Boat’ Theme Singer, Dies at 86

Once pegged as an heir to Frank Sinatra, the son of Allan Jones and Irene Hervey also had hits with "Lollipops and Roses," "The Impossible Dream" and "Call Me Irresponsible."

www.hollywoodreporter.com

Oh no. Another one gone from our Mum’s Sunday afternoon schedule:(

 

[heslops barnet]

“Phil Lesh, bassist and founding member of The Grateful Dead, passed peacefully this morning. He was surrounded by his family and full of love. Phil brought immense joy to everyone around him and leaves behind a legacy of music and love. We request that you respect the Lesh family’s privacy at this time.”

 

[East Level 2]

“Phil Lesh, bassist and founding member of The Grateful Dead, passed peacefully this morning. He was surrounded by his family and full of love. Phil brought immense joy to everyone around him and leaves behind a legacy of music and love. We request that you respect the Lesh family’s privacy at this time.”

I was just going to post that. Here is the BBC report.

Phil Lesh: Grateful Dead co-founder dies aged 84

The leading member of the US rock group passed away peacefully, his official Instagram account says.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[OB1]

“Phil Lesh, bassist and founding member of The Grateful Dead, passed peacefully this morning. He was surrounded by his family and full of love. Phil brought immense joy to everyone around him and leaves behind a legacy of music and love. We request that you respect the Lesh family’s privacy at this time.”

R.I.P.

Gone to meet Jerry. Jam well.

 

[Mad Eyed Screamer]

David Harris who played Cochise in the 1979 cult classic The Warriors. He was 75 and had cancer :(
One of my fave films.....
Can you dig it? He certainly did.....