The "which famous person died today" thread

[Marklr]

His daughter was gay I believe
Who although 'immoral' were amongst those least likely to contract AIDS

He'd have been kicked out of the police if he made those comments today.

 

[Blue Mist]

He said AIDS victims were "swirling in a human cesspit of their own making". Vile man.

I'm not defending him but he was a product of religion. The church then, (and still ? ) did not accept homosexuality. Aids in the 80's was seen by many as 'tough they shouldn't be bumming each other'.
Fortunately we have become more open and accepting, perhaps as we move away from religion.

 

[Marklr]

I'm not defending him but he was a product of religion. The church then, (and still ? ) did not accept homosexuality. Aids in the 80's was seen by many as 'tough they shouldn't be bumming each other'.
Fortunately we have become more open and accepting, perhaps as we move away from religion.

Yeah, SO last millennium. WE've entered a new moral age.

 

[Blue Mist]

Yeah, SO last millennium. WE've entered a new moral age.

And our society is better for it. Remove religion and it is amazing to see people as human beings.

 

[Marklr]

And our society is better for it. Remove religion and it is amazing to see people as human beings.

That's one positive about modern times. There are many positives, but we only seem to pay attention to the negatives. I live on a very multicultural street. All races and nationalities. There's just no issue. Everybody is happy living alongside each other. Society, in general, has come a long way. Of course, there are still too many cnuts here and there.

 

[PinkFinal]

Dennis Waterman: Minder and New Tricks star dies aged 74

The British star was known for his roles in TV shows including Minder, New Tricks and The Sweeney.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[discopop]

Dennis Waterman: Minder and New Tricks star dies aged 74

The British star was known for his roles in TV shows including Minder, New Tricks and The Sweeney.

www.bbc.co.uk

A wife beating bastard but The Sweeny and Minder were superb.

 

[Blue Mist]

A wife beating bastard but The Sweeny and Minder were superb.

As was Rula, is that who he beat up ?
Surely not.

 

[FantasyIreland]

Dennis Waterman: Minder and New Tricks star dies aged 74

The British star was known for his roles in TV shows including Minder, New Tricks and The Sweeney.

www.bbc.co.uk

A shame,a huge part of my TV childhood.

 

[PinkFinal]

Having a scrap in a private member's bar with a pool cue over a dispute involving dodgy goods in a lock up will never be the same again

 

[Don Karleone]

RIP Pete

 

[denislawsbackheel]

Pete?

 

[lefty goldblatt]

Sad.
Loved New Tricks.
Also Minder and Sweeney when I was a kid

 

[Magicpole]

I seem to recall that the Stone Roses wanted to call their debut album Bring Me the Head Of James Anderton on a Plate.

He was a loathsome ****, it’s times like these that I wish I believed in hell. They would be fixing his room right now. Come this way sir, it’s payback time, endless, never ending, eternal torture. You’ll love it.

 

[TheBlueDune]

Pete?

Friendly with Dave from Only Fools

 

[Odd socks]

Martin Tyler going off this commentary

 

[Mr Kobayashi]

Pete?

Confused him with Pete Waterman (record producer) I think.

 

[bluethrunthru]

Thats very hurtful that is Terrance..... RIP Terry McCann and George Carter

 

[Magicpole]

He is with Phil now, he will be writing the theme tune, singing the theme tune, forever in perfect pitch.

RIP Peter

I mean who of a certain vintage, even as kids, didn’t love Minder and The Sweeny?

And if you didn’t, you can fuck right off. :)

 

[bluethrunthru]

He is with Phil now, he will be writing the theme tune, singing the theme tune, forever in perfect pitch.

RIP Peter

I mean who of a certain vintage, even as kids, didn’t love Minder and The Sweeny?

And if you didn’t, you can fuck right off. :)

You can watch both most days late afternoon on ITV4 - still good telly if you ask me