2021 Deaths.

Started by Techno II, 04 January 2021, 07:10:16 AM

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steve_holmes_11

Austin Mitchelll: Former MP for Grimsby - 86.

pierre the shy

Quote from: steve_holmes_11 on 18 August 2021, 05:29:16 PM
Austin Mitchell: Former MP for Grimsby - 86.

That's sad, he was quite well known and respected over here in NZ as well as the UK.
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Ah! Dear old Austin Haddock! One of an increasingly rare breed of political "characters."

Good to know he is not forgotten in the Pavlova Paradise, Peter. :)
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Techno II

Quote from: Lord Speedy of Leighton on 18 August 2021, 11:12:40 AM
Sean Lock! Only 58!  :o

That IS a shock, and very sad news ! :(

Cheers - Phil.

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Techno II

That's a shame...... :(

Cheers - Phil.

Steve J


Techno II

Charlie Watts !  :(

Phil.

Steve J

And more sad news with the death of the UB40 saxophonist at only 62 :(.

Heedless Horseman

25 August 2021, 02:44:57 AM #349 Last Edit: 25 August 2021, 03:04:49 AM by Heedless Horseman
Stones Drummer Charlie Watts.  :(
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Thanks.

(Sorry Phil... missed ypur post!).
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Heedless Horseman

25 August 2021, 06:08:17 AM #351 Last Edit: 25 August 2021, 06:14:19 AM by Heedless Horseman
Hell with it: 'Paint It Black':
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Gwydion

Ted Dexter, aged 86. England Cricket captain 1961-64.

What a player.

Techno II

Great player.....Though I simply can't believe he was still going !

I remember collecting 'cards' from some cereal or other, when I was a kiddie !...Red plastic wallet.......Was it Weetabix ? (Send three tokens & a postal order for 1/6d ??)

Cheers - Thanks for making me feel even more ancient. :'( :'( :'(


steve_holmes_11

Quote from: Gwydion on 26 August 2021, 12:55:40 PM
Ted Dexter, aged 86. England Cricket captain 1961-64.

What a player.

"Lord Ted" will be up by the pearly gates "correcting" St Peter's selections.

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Steve J

Ed Asner, actor, aged 91 :(. Both he and Lee' Scratch' Perry had a great innings.

Steve J

Mikis Theodorakis, Zorba the Greek composer and much more, aged 96 :(.

flamingpig0

Quote from: Steve J on 02 September 2021, 01:23:28 PM
Mikis Theodorakis, Zorba the Greek composer and much more, aged 96 :(.

Always loved this- brilliant film too

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steve_holmes_11

Sarah Harding: Girls Aloud band member 39.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-58456170

So sad when it's somebody so young.