2016 deaths and climbing

[Leman]

But perhaps of more significance to us Brits - Jimmy Perry, at the grand old age of 90. We have him to thank for Dads' Army, Hi-di-hi, and It Aint Half Hot Mum (which also gave rise to the Half Man Half Biscuit tribute band, It Aint Half Man, Mum). 

[mollinary]

Sorry Leman,

He was 93, and I beat you to the draw!

Mollinary

[Techno]

Yesterday WAS a rather grim day. 

Cheers - Phil

[old smokie]

the grim reaper is working overtime 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/37767301

[Duke Speedy of Leighton]

Jimmy Young! https://www.theguardian.com/media/2016/nov/07/broadcaster-sir-jimmy-young-dies-aged-95?CMP=fb_gu

But 95 wasn't young...

[Techno]

Shame..But a very good innings.

(Yet another I thought had passed away some time ago.)

Cheers - Phil

[cameronian]

And now the Pope, OMG.

[FierceKitty]

And now the Pope, OMG.

Got my hopes up there, confound you!

[cameronian]

Hah hah, fooled you 

[Steve J]

95 is a damned good innings. TTFN to JY

[Duke Speedy of Leighton]

And there is still two months to go!

[Techno]

Sad reminder(s).....But very well put together.

Couldn't name every single one though.

Cheers - Phil

[Leman]

I didn't remember Admiral Akbar dying.

[Westmarcher]

The Toblerone was also a surprise. But its apparently still alive.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/toblerone-outrage-gaps_us_5821b424e4b0e80b02cc7361

[Duke Speedy of Leighton]

I didn't remember Admiral Akbar dying.

It was Erik Bauersfield, who voiced him in both episodes VI and VII (and maybe VIII)
http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/movies/2016/04/04/erik-bauersfeld-voice-star-wars-admiral-ackbar-dies/82631784/