The "which famous person died today" thread

[Blue Maverick]

Notable deaths 2022

The UK’s longest-serving monarch; the singer catapulted to worldwide fame by the film Grease; the first black man to win an Oscar; and the Soviet Union’s last leader - look at some of the well-known faces we said goodbye to in the past 12 months.

www.bbc.co.uk

The trouble with getting old is all those you grew up watching start to die off, just another reminder of our mortality

 

[jrb]

Is it just me, or are there always more celebrity and high profile deaths during December, Christmas and the New Year, than other parts of the year?

Former Pope Benedict XVI dies at 95

Benedict, who has died at his Vatican residence, became the first pope to resign for 600 years in 2013.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Mazzarelli's Swiss Cheese]

Is it just me, or are there always more celebrity and high profile deaths during December, Christmas and the New Year, than an other part of the year?

Former Pope Benedict XVI dies at 95

Benedict, who has died at his Vatican residence, became the first pope to resign for 600 years in 2013.

www.bbc.co.uk

Chilly weather and more respiratory illness - more of everyone old dies in winter I suppose, and of course the famous ones will make the news.

 

[manclad]

Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI has died at the age of 95, the Vatican announced this morning, almost a decade after he became the first pontiff to resign in six centuries.

"With sorrow I inform you that the Pope Emeritus, Benedict XVI, passed away today at 9:34 in the Mater Ecclesiae Monastery in the Vatican," Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said in a statement.

The German pope emeritus, whose birth name was Joseph Ratzinger, had been living a quiet life in a former convent inside the Vatican grounds since his shock decision to step down in February 2013.

When he decided he no longer wanted the job of being The Pope,who did he give his notice in to ??
I only ask because he was God's representative on Earth, and as such only answers to The Supreme Being.

 

[Xhavenjoe]

When he decided he no longer wanted the job of being The Pope,who did he give his notice in to ??
I only ask because he was God's representative on Earth, and as such only answers to The Supreme Being.

It might be something along the he lines of nuns and priests when they get old.
They are still priests/ nuns but do not carry out any daily duties.
I believe he was still classified as a Pope.

 

[tolmie's hairdoo]

When he decided he no longer wanted the job of being The Pope,who did he give his notice in to ??
I only ask because he was God's representative on Earth, and as such only answers to The Supreme Being.

Handed it to another Nazi?

 

[RobinHood]

When he decided he no longer wanted the job of being The Pope,who did he give his notice in to ??
I only ask because he was God's representative on Earth, and as such only answers to The Supreme Being.

 

[manclad]

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I was thinking more along the lines of Ralph Richardson in the film Time Bandits.

 

[Elbow beards]

When he decided he no longer wanted the job of being The Pope,who did he give his notice in to ??
I only ask because he was God's representative on Earth, and as such only answers to The Supreme Being.

The Glazers, but they told him to fuck off...have I got that the right way round?

 

[kaz7]

Is it just me, or are there always more celebrity and high profile deaths during December, Christmas and the New Year, than other parts of the year?

Former Pope Benedict XVI dies at 95

Benedict, who has died at his Vatican residence, became the first pope to resign for 600 years in 2013.

www.bbc.co.uk

I was thinking the same , and there are always three at least

 

[Pell]

Is it just me, or are there always more celebrity and high profile deaths during December, Christmas and the New Year, than other parts of the year?

Former Pope Benedict XVI dies at 95

Benedict, who has died at his Vatican residence, became the first pope to resign for 600 years in 2013.

www.bbc.co.uk

I think James Brown and George Michael both died on Christmas day.

 

[PinkFinal]

Updated though not in time to include the ex pope

 

[Mad Eyed Screamer]

Updated though not in time to include the ex pope

Who is to the left of Bernard Cribbins at the front, looks like the singer of The Sweet

 

[Cons Dad]

Who is to the left of Bernard Cribbins at the front, looks like the singer of The Sweet

christine mcvie?

 

[JRockBlues]

Who is to the left of Bernard Cribbins at the front, looks like the singer of The Sweet

christine mcvie?

Correct. Full key of who's who:


credit to @christhebarker on twitter.

 

[manclad]

Anita Pointer R.I.P.
One of the last celebrities to pass in 2022.
I liked the Pointer Sisters back in the late 70s/early 80s.
"Automatic" was a particular favourite of mine.
She's gone to the big disco in the sky to join her sisters June and Bonnie and more unfortunately her daughter Jada.

 

[andthesunshineband]

Anita Pointer R.I.P.
One of the last celebrities to pass in 2022.
I liked the Pointer Sisters back in the late 70s/early 80s.
"Automatic" was a particular favourite of mine.
She's gone to the big disco in the sky to join her sisters June and Bonnie and more unfortunately her daughter Jada.

Just Ruth left now. Very diverse material over the years, should probably have had more commercial success from the talent they had as a group. Anita only had one solo album but certainly left her mark. Hopefully she has found peace after a turbulent life in later years. RIP lady

 

[manclad]

Just Ruth left now. Very diverse material over the years, should probably have had more commercial success from the talent they had as a group. Anita only had one solo album but certainly left her mark. Hopefully she has found peace after a turbulent life in later years. RIP lady

Nice tribute from yourself my friend.

 

[andthesunshineband]

Nice tribute from yourself my friend.

I'd seen the news on the soulful detroit forums and didn't think many on on bluemoon would know her. Had to reply when I saw your post then.

 

[davyhulme blue]

Ryder cup golfer & European tour veteran Barry lane passed away today 62 years old , rip