The "which famous person died today" thread

[manimanc]

Nigel Pearson, Talk Sport commentator, covered football, speedway and darts, only 52, big Baggies fan.

No way. He got a very distinctive voice.
52, another in the 50s, so young.

 

[Don Karleone]

Nigel Pearson, Talk Sport commentator, covered football, speedway and darts, only 52, big Baggies fan.

Very sad news. I really enjoyed his darts commentary and was only listening to him commentate on the last floor event last weekend. Although it's a cliche, 52 is no age. RIP Nigel.

 

[bluethrunthru]

Nigel Pearson, Talk Sport commentator, covered football, speedway and darts, only 52, big Baggies fan.

I just read that - 52 is no fucking age - thoughts to his family God rest his soul - tragic

 

[Magicpole]

If you mean May 5th any year the most famous person to die on this date is Napolean

200 years ago today.

RIP. He will be sadly missed. I loved him in Waterloo.

 

[Mad Eyed Screamer]

RIP. He will be sadly missed. I loved him in Waterloo.

Was he married to Agnetha or the red haired one?

 

[Mad Eyed Screamer]

Very sad news. I really enjoyed his darts commentary and was only listening to him commentate on the last floor event last weekend. Although it's a cliche, 52 is no age. RIP Nigel.

Yes Talk Sport announced it yesterday - any news on the cause of death?

 

[Alan Harper's Tash]

Yes Talk Sport announced it yesterday - any news on the cause of death?

Brain aneurism was suggested on Twitter, but I wouldn’t take that as gospel, obviously.

 

[Magicpole]

Was he married to Agnetha or the red haired one?

Probably both. A right dirty **** by all accounts.

 

[bluethrunthru]

Just a reminder that Covid isn't over

Hip-hop pioneer DJ Kay Slay dies of Covid aged 55

Keith Grayson’s death was confirmed in a statement released through Hot 97, the radio station where he hosted The Drama Hour

www.theguardian.com

 

[manclad]

Probably both. A right dirty **** by all accounts.

"Not tonight Josephine"!!!!!

 

[Magicpole]

"Not tonight Josephine"!!!!!

I wonder if he ever actually said that? Probably a bit like Marie Antoinette, she never said let them eat cake. Told a few people to fuck right off, but no cakes mentioned.

 

[manclad]

I wonder if he ever actually said that? Probably a bit like Marie Antoinette, she never said let them eat cake. Told a few people to fuck right off, but no cakes mentioned.

I looked it up pal, and it appears to be a bit of propaganda from his enemies that were casting aspersions about his manliness/masculinity.
It happens to the best of us as we get nearer to meeting the grim reaper!!

 

[Magicpole]

I looked it up pal, and it appears to be a bit of propaganda from his enemies that were casting aspersions about his manliness/masculinity.
It happens to the best of us as we get nearer to meeting the grim reaper!!

Yes, an old trick to demean the enemy. Hitler only having one ball, another example.

 

[manclad]

Yes, an old trick to demean the enemy. Hitler only having one ball, another example.

" Hitler has only got one ball,
The other is in The Free Trade Hall"

( Or Albert Hall if you lived in London instead of Manchester)!!

 

[Magicpole]

" Hitler has only got one ball,
The other is in The Free Trade Hall"

( Or Albert Hall if you lived in London instead of Manchester)!!

Or Kelvin Hall if you are from Glasgow.

 

[manclad]

Or Kelvin Hall if you are from Glasgow.

I went to the Scottish Motor Show there a couple of times in the 70s and 80s.
And a couple of times when it got moved to the SEC.

 

[PinkFinal]

Former World Championship finalist Mike Gregory passes away

Former World Darts Championship finalist, Mike Gregory has sadly passed away at the age of 65, it has been confirmed on Tuesday morning.Gregory famously faced Phil Taylor in the 1992 edition losing in...

dartsnews.com

 

[Trevor Morley's Tache]

Former World Championship finalist Mike Gregory passes away

Former World Darts Championship finalist, Mike Gregory has sadly passed away at the age of 65, it has been confirmed on Tuesday morning.Gregory famously faced Phil Taylor in the 1992 edition losing in...

dartsnews.com

Wow. I remember watching that final. It was an absolute cracker.

65 - No age at all.

 

[Indaparkside]

Former World Championship finalist Mike Gregory passes away

Former World Darts Championship finalist, Mike Gregory has sadly passed away at the age of 65, it has been confirmed on Tuesday morning.Gregory famously faced Phil Taylor in the 1992 edition losing in...

dartsnews.com

I thought he’d live till 180

 

[Grassland Blue]

Wow. I remember watching that final. It was an absolute cracker.

65 - No age at all.

56 it says in the article?!