The "which famous person died today" thread

[Cellarite]

Paul o' grady died smoking a spliff and instantly sat in a chair having a chilled day with his partner , nice way to go

He died and then instantly sat in a chair? Are they sure he was dead?

 

[andthesunshineband]

Gordon Clegg..... RIP

Rest in Peace Bill. You were a decent bloke.

Showing your age mate but must admit I thought the same.

 

[bigstanhibbert]

Richard Rowntree - John Shaft has passed away, RIP

Richard Roundtree: Shaft actor dies at 81

Roundtree was seen as a ground-breaking player with his portrayal of detective John Shaft.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Blue Maverick]

Surprised no one has mentioned Paulie

Burt Young, Oscar-nominated Rocky actor, dies aged 83

Best known as Rocky Balboa’s friend Paulie Pennino, Young mainly played Italian-Americans in hundreds of roles spanning film and television

www.theguardian.com

 

[Don Karleone]

 

[LangleyBlue1970]

Seems legit from other sources too. A troubled soul. May he RIP

 

[Eric Hitchmough]

RIP Matthew Perry. Big part of my youth. Having read his book, it’s a blessing that he’s finally at peace.

 

[Mayor West]

Wow, as a huge Friends fan I'm absolutely shocked and gutted about Chandlers death. Can't actually believe it

 

[StrangewaysHereWeCome]

Surprised no one has mentioned Paulie

Burt Young, Oscar-nominated Rocky actor, dies aged 83

Best known as Rocky Balboa’s friend Paulie Pennino, Young mainly played Italian-Americans in hundreds of roles spanning film and television

www.theguardian.com

I'm amazed he was only 83. For some reason I remember him being an old man in Rocky which is now a 47 Yr old movie

 

[Brewster's millions]

I'm amazed he was only 83. For some reason I remember him being an old man in Rocky which is now a 47 Yr old movie

He looked about 60 in Rocky IV, and that was 38 years ago now.