The "which famous person died today" thread

[manclad]

Piranhas front man.

Farewell, Tom Hark! Fans grieve for singer ‘Boring’ Bob Grover

Tributes have been paid to the Brighton singer and guitarist Bob Grover who is reported to have died on Christmas

www.brightonandhovenews.org

The whole thing's daft
I don't know why
You have to laugh
Or else you cry


You have to live
Or else you die
You have to laugh
Or else you cry.

 

[nw42]

A broadcasting legend. Listened to his last show a few weeks back out of pure respect for the guy. It was sad listening knowing that he knew he didn't have long left. RIP

Listened to him for most of my life, I've managed to get his last show downloaded for keeps while it was still on the Sounds app, have already re-listened a few times, he played loads of his own favourites that day, no requests. Not normally affected by 'celebrity deaths' but Johnnie really did provide the soundtrack of my life on his shows.
The lockdown shows he did with his wife Tiggy were something special at the time, they were a truly dedicated couple, both nursing each other through tough times.

Rest easy Johnnie.

 

[Mike N]

Sad news about Johnny Walker.

 

[Sam Armstrong]

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Sad news, was a big Osmonds fan when I was growing up and had the good fortune to see their show at Belle Vue in 1973 and, much later, in Branson, Missouri.

Almost slipped by unnoticed and, knowing how close the brothers were, it must be a big loss.

RIP Wayne you Crazy Horse!!

 

[Mad Eyed Screamer]

I'll have to give that a listen.
Despite Tony Blackburn being a bit of a tit, he's still a a legend. Which will just leave him, Bob Harris, and Paul Gambacinni as the old guard with an honourable mention to Ken Bruce.

The rest are just chatterboxes

With a ''woof woof'' from Arnold

 

[paulchapo]

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Sad news, was a big Osmonds fan when I was growing up and had the good fortune to see their show at Belle Vue in 1973 and, much later, in Branson, Missouri.

Almost slipped by unnoticed and, knowing how close the brothers were, it must be a big loss.

RIP Wayne you Crazy Horse!!

I remember them turning up at the Mormon church opposite the Royal Thorn pub in Wythenshawe and getting mobbed once word got out they were there.

 

[Millwallawayveteran1988]

Snooker star Silvino Francisco who was jailed for smuggling drugs dies aged 78

Silvino Francisco, a South African snooker player who was prominent in the 1980s and was later jailed for three years for smuggling cannabis, has passed away aged 78

www.mirror.co.uk

 

[the blue panther]

Peter Yarrow - from Peter Paul and Mary fame. Little known composer of the magnificent Puff The Magic Dragon.

Going up in a puff of smoke soon, to a land called Honah Lee?

 

[threespires]

If somewhere he's been united with Dave Prater then let's hope there's someone to intervene when it inevitably kicks off between the pair of them! Didn't stop them making some great music though.

Soul Man singer Sam Moore dies aged 89 from surgery complications

Half of 1960s duo Sam & Dave is also remembered for the hit Hold On, I’m Comin’

www.theguardian.com

 

[KS55]

I remember them turning up at the Mormon church opposite the Royal Thorn pub in Wythenshawe and getting mobbed once word got out they were there.

I used to live on that spot when it was Shenton’s farm. Demolished for the Morons.

 

[manclad]

Peter Yarrow - from Peter Paul and Mary fame. Little known composer of the magnificent Puff The Magic Dragon.

Going up in a puff of smoke soon, to a land called Honah Lee?

Is it a song about smoking drugs,or is it a song about a little boy and his magic dragon ??
I'll let you decide.

 

[meltonblue]

Is it a song about smoking drugs,or is it a song about a little boy and his magic dragon ??
I'll let you decide.

It was based off a poem wasn’t it?

 

[manclad]

It was based off a poem wasn’t it?

No idea.
I was quoting from " Meet The Parents" when Ben Stiller ( Gaylord Focker ) and Robert De Niro ( Jack Byrnes ) are discussing the song .

 

[moggymoz]

Tony Slattery: Whose Line Is It Anyway? comedian and actor dies aged 65

Sir Stephen Fry pays tribute to the actor and comedian well known for Whose Line Is It Anyway?

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[TinFoilHat]

Tony Slattery: Whose Line Is It Anyway? comedian and actor dies aged 65

Sir Stephen Fry pays tribute to the actor and comedian well known for Whose Line Is It Anyway?

www.bbc.co.uk

This one shocked me.

Met him at the height of his fame. Came across as a bit of a nob. Then I saw that BBC documentary about him a few years ago and my opinion changed. A very damaged man with self awareness of his past and actions. He found love and seemed as happy as he could be.

 

[mackenzie]

This one shocked me.

Met him at the height of his fame. Came across as a bit of a nob. Then I saw that BBC documentary about him a few years ago and my opinion changed. A very damaged man with self awareness of his past and actions. He found love and seemed as happy as he could be.

Shocked me too. Very clever with words and obviously talented.

 

[Norbert D]

Tony Slattery: Whose Line Is It Anyway? comedian and actor dies aged 65

Sir Stephen Fry pays tribute to the actor and comedian well known for Whose Line Is It Anyway?

www.bbc.co.uk

Really sad news. RIP Tony Slattery.

 

[dronefromsector7G]

Tony Slattery: Whose Line Is It Anyway? comedian and actor dies aged 65

Sir Stephen Fry pays tribute to the actor and comedian well known for Whose Line Is It Anyway?

www.bbc.co.uk

That’s sad. He was probably the funniest one on Whose Line in the early days

 

[bluethrunthru]

This one shocked me.

Met him at the height of his fame. Came across as a bit of a nob. Then I saw that BBC documentary about him a few years ago and my opinion changed. A very damaged man with self awareness of his past and actions. He found love and seemed as happy as he could be.

he also tried to help by self medicating with alcohol and became an alcoholic and went cold turkey only to have a seizure and didn't want to come off it - as has been said a damaged but hugely talented man - hope he has found his peace - RIP

 

[LangleyBlue1970]

Tony Slattery: Whose Line Is It Anyway? comedian and actor dies aged 65

Sir Stephen Fry pays tribute to the actor and comedian well known for Whose Line Is It Anyway?

www.bbc.co.uk

Bloody hell that’s a name from the past. Always thought he was smarmy but I guess that was the act.

Part of 90s prime telly. Shame, and no age.