OBITUARY - REST IN PEACE

[RandomGuy99]

R.I.P Jim Lovell astronaut commanded the ill fated Apollo 13 mission .Was also a member of the Apollo 8 mission which orbited the moon prior to the Apollo 11 moon landing.  He was 97.
( In the film Apollo 13 his part was played by Tom Hanks )

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BBC News - Jim Lovell, who guided Apollo 13 safely back to Earth, dies aged 97
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[mrwhite]

R.I.P Jim Lovell astronaut commanded the ill fated Apollo 13 mission .Was also a member of the Apollo 8 mission which orbited the moon prior to the Apollo 11 moon landing.  He was 97.
( In the film Apollo 13 his part was played by Tom Hanks )

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In the film Apollo 13 he played the Captain of the ship that picked up the crew.  When he was offered the cameo, Ron Howard the director wanted him to dress as an Admiral for the part - Lovell's reply - "I retired as a Captain, so I'll play a Captain"

His career was legendary.  His entire astronaut career was over before I was even born, but his bravery and leadership were an inspiration.

[scutty brown]

That was Linda Lewis who died a couple of years ago.
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She had a heck of a vocal range.
Back in the 1970's Stomu Yamash'ta got this performance out of her, duetting with Jess Roden.
It's hard to tell whether the high notes are her or Klaus Schulze's synths.....they're her
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[RandomGuy99]

BBC News - Boy, 4, dies after being hit by bus as he walked out of hospital
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A tragic accident. Apparently he was alive under the bus and then in a panic the bus driver reversed and went right over him. He didn't have a chance. He had been visiting his grandmother in the hospital.

[alabama1]

A tragic accident. Apparently he was alive under the bus and then in a panic the bus driver reversed and went right over him. He didn't have a chance. He had been visiting his grandmother in the hospital.

I was under the impression that this thread was about famous people who have recently passed away 

[RedKettle]

I was under the impression that this thread was about famous people who have recently passed away 

If you are a 4 year killed by a bus when visiting your grandmother you are famous!

People paying tribute to someone who has died is a nice thing, personally I do not believe we need to pre qualify the person who has passed away.

[Xtro]

She had a heck of a vocal range.
Back in the 1970's Stomu Yamash'ta got this performance out of her, duetting with Jess Roden.
It's hard to tell whether the high notes are her or Klaus Schulze's synths.....they're her
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Funky   

[puntingking]

I was under the impression that this thread was about famous people who have recently passed away 

This thread is for anyone to post their obituaries of anybody that they admired or heard off and they think other members may want to hear their reports.

What is a famous person to you, may not be a famous person to somebody else. 

An obituary is a public announcement of a person's death, often including details about their life. It's a way to inform others of the passing, celebrate the individual's life, and provide information about memorial services. Obituaries can be found in newspapers, online platforms (Including this website), and funeral home websites.

[puntingking]

If you are a 4 year killed by a bus when visiting your grandmother you are famous!

People paying tribute to someone who has died is a nice thing, personally I do not believe we need to pre qualify the person who has passed away.

There is nothing sadder and more tragic then hearing (or reading) the death of a 4 year old.

Rest In peace little angel 

[RandomGuy99]

BBC News - Actor Ray Brooks, voice of Mr Benn, dies aged 86
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[Davey Dykes]

Think it was Big Deal I mainly remember him for, not that I remember much about it other than he played Poker.

[Blackpool Rock]

BBC News - Actor Ray Brooks, voice of Mr Benn, dies aged 86
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Mr Benn was one of my favourite cartoons when I was about 4 or 5 

[sparkus]

BBC News - Actor Ray Brooks, voice of Mr Benn, dies aged 86
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Great character actor, will be remembered for all sorts including a lead in Cathy Come Home and as Joe in Eastenders (Pauline's husband after Arthur).

Memorably for me he was the very indifferent boyfriend in House of Whipcord.

[Lou2019]

I was under the impression that this thread was about famous people who have recently passed away 

FFS thats low 

[Xtro]

Legendary Blue Peter editor Biddy Baxter dies at 92
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[Natwest]

I was under the impression that this thread was about famous people who have recently passed away 

You really are one of this forum's biggest troll. Shame on you.

[Blackpool Rock]

Legendary Blue Peter editor Biddy Baxter dies at 92
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Been plenty about this on the breakfast news, she sounded like a ball breaker if you clashed heads with her and i'm thinking quite a few did but they were also saying she was fair and the same to everyone

[daviemac]

I was under the impression that this thread was about famous people who have recently passed away 

What in the thread title gives you that impression?

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ob·itu·ary
[əˈbɪtʃʊəri]
noun
a notice of a death, especially in a newspaper, typically including a brief biography of the deceased person:

[mr.bluesky]

Great character actor, will be remembered for all sorts including a lead in Cathy Come Home and as Joe in Eastenders (Pauline's husband after Arthur).

Memorably for me he was the very indifferent boyfriend in House of Whipcord.

The sort of actor who appeared in a lot of tv programmes and films but you could never put a name to the face.

[Steve1961]

I remember him in Big Deal

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He played a great lead in this. It was a most enjoyable watch. RIP.

[DastardlyDick]

but they were also saying she was fair and the same to everyone

Unless you fall pregnant out of wedlock like Janet Ellis. 

[RandomGuy99]

Unless you fall pregnant out of wedlock like Janet Ellis.

but then Sophie Ellis appeared on Blue Peter as a child as they just showed it on the BBC1 news

[toon972]

Bobby Whitlock of Derek and the Dominos fame died at the age of 77. Probably best known for helping write "Layla" with Eric Clapton.

[mr.bluesky]

R.I.P to John Cruickshank who was Britain's last WW2  living recipient of the Victoria Cross. 105 years old. John was in the RAF and was awarded the VC for attacking a German U boat while piloting a Catalina flying boat he was badly injured in the attack. He was protecting British vessels from attack in the Norwegian sea.

[timsussex]

R.I.P to John Cruickshank who was Britain's last WW2  living recipient of the Victoria Cross. 105 years old. John was in the RAF and was awarded the VC for attacking a German U boat while piloting a Catalina flying boat he was badly injured in the attack. He was protecting British vessels from attack in the Norwegian sea.

Not specifically about this man but if anyone doubts the frankly insane bravery of those awarded a VC please watch Jeremy Clarksons documentary and watch it to the end !

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[RandomGuy99]

BBC News - Actor Terence Stamp, who starred as Superman villain, dies aged 87
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[chrishornx]

Bobby Whitlock of Derek and the Dominos fame died at the age of 77. Probably best known for helping write "Layla" with Eric Clapton.

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[Xtro]

BBC News - Actor Terence Stamp, who starred as Superman villain, dies aged 87
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RIP   

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[ulstersubbie]

BBC News - Actor Terence Stamp, who starred as Superman villain, dies aged 87
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Not an actor I particularly liked but he starred in Poor Cow (1967) and The Hit (1984), two decent films that are worth a watch.

[Waterhouse]

Not an actor I particularly liked but he starred in Poor Cow (1967) and The Hit (1984), two decent films that are worth a watch.

I liked him in the Limey - quality film with grit.

[puntingking]

BBC News - Actor Terence Stamp, who starred as Superman villain, dies aged 87
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I liked him in "yes man" a film which also starred Jim Carrey. 

[sparkus]

Not an actor I particularly liked but he starred in Poor Cow (1967) and The Hit (1984), two decent films that are worth a watch.

He's also quite well known for this.

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[timsussex]

Joe Caroff - dies age 103 - another on the list of "never heard of him" but you know his work including this gun

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and lots of film posters including

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[george r]

Judge Frank caprio in the USA, some great you tube videos of him , very compassionate

[timsussex]

Gordon Frederick Rorke was born in 1938 and was responsible for one of the greatest changes in the laws of cricket
Until Rorke the bowler had to land his back foot behind what is still called the bowling crease - where the stumps are placed
Rorke developed an action which allowed him to drag his back foot so he could release the ball as much as 6 ft nearer the batsman - a terrific advantage for a fast bowler so the law was changed in 1963 to a front foot one

[myothernameis]

Judge Frank caprio in the USA, some great you tube videos of him , very compassionate

Many of his videos would come up in my facebook feed, and such a nice guy, and when dealing with the defendant, very companionship.  In my eyes, one of the best judges, and very fair in his final judgement

[Xtro]

Joe Caroff - dies age 103 - another on the list of "never heard of him" but you know his work including this gun

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Some logos/posters just seem to have been around forever and are taken for granted.
Thanks for hi-lighting such a creative man. RIP Joe.

[Blackpool Rock]

but then Sophie Ellis appeared on Blue Peter as a child as they just showed it on the BBC1 news

I meant to post this about Blue Peter, genuine gaff I doubt it as they both appear to be in on it 

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[DastardlyDick]

I meant to post this about Blue Peter, genuine gaff I doubt it as they both appear to be in on it 

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I remember that gaffe - it had near legendary status at the time   

[WDFORTE]

Purple Aki dead.

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[mr.bluesky]

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[nwluvit]

I remember that gaffe - it had near legendary status at the time   

He got into trouble for it.

[Blackpool Rock]

Purple Aki dead.

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Should I or anyone else actually know who this is 

[scutty brown]

Should I or anyone else actually know who this is 

Or care?

[chrishornx]

Or care?

doubt anybody does

[mr.bluesky]

Or care?

Especially as he was well dodgy reading about his like for feeling mens muscles.

[alabama1]

Should I or anyone else actually know who this is 

Careful, i got a bollocking on here for asking a similar question some time back.

[DastardlyDick]

Should I or anyone else actually know who this is 

Here's his Wiki entry:-
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[mr.bluesky]

Here's his Wiki entry:-
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Can't see many people on here shedding a tear over him

[puntingking]

Careful, i got a bollocking on here for asking a similar question some time back.

What Blackpool Rock said here -

Should I or anyone else actually know who this is 

It is totally different to what you said here (on the subject of a little boy who have died) -

I was under the impression that this thread was about famous people who have recently passed away