Richard Whiteley dies

[brendy_éire]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/4625119.stm

Watched Countdown religiously, especially over the past year (it's the ultimate students' programme.)
Man was a legend with his terrible jokes and puns and his constant flirting with Carol.

Dunno if they'll continue Countdown, but it'll never be the same.

[Poor Student]

That's frightening, the man was still only 61. He was a bit of an institute on afternoon TV. Rest in peace.

[Green Tribe]

Jesus that's a shocker, I didn't know he was even ill, poor old richie, was a good old soul even though he tried your patience on countdown.. :D

RIP Richie...... :(

[pete]

He didn't even look 61.

No doubt they'll try but I don't think they could replace him on Countdown.

RIP.

[Anto McC]

I'm shocked.

RIP

[Slash/ED]

jesus that was so out of the blue I didn't believe it at first, I didn't even know he was sick or anything.

I can't see countdown going on without him, it wouldn't be the same.

[crc]

I'm shocked. I loved watching Countdown on a lazy afternoon. Richard Whiteley was a very enjoyable guy to watch on the TV. :(

[gustavo]

really sad news.
used always watch countdown if it was on .
he was a consumate pro always ready with the puns and self depriciating humour.
despite all that though i believe he was highly educated with a degree in english or something not quite sure .
anyway RIP Richard.

[hamish]

He had a major operation a few days ago hadn't he???

My best friend is a Countdown junkie - even tapes it when not at home.

RIP Richard Whiteley.

[crc]

i believe he was highly educate with a degree in englishunlike yourself :D

[brendy_éire]

He had a major operation a few days ago hadn't he???

He died during the heart operation he had today, according to Sky News.

[tetsujin1979]

Big student program, used to watch it in the late afternoons.
Great guy, very easy to watch.
First face on Channel 4!
RIP

[JoeSemi]

Have only seen the news now and its a shock. Countdown is an institution on Channel 4 and Richard Whiteley was its face. Can't see the show going on in his absence. :(

RIP Richard Whiteley

[carrickharp]

Very sad news.
RIP

[Pauro 76]

cant see the show carrying on without Mr. Whiteley. Great moments on the show, especially when swear words came up. Kept me entertained on many a day when i was a government artist way back.... RIP :(

[Nempton]

He was the only guy who could get away with telling the worst jokes in history. He'll be sorely missed, Countdown will never be the same again. Its funny how it was popular with students, I can remember when in college coming home after nights out with friends and we would watch late night repeats of Countdown. There's nothing like doing the maths segment when your drunk.

[pineapple stu]

Great moments on the show, especially when swear words came up.
:p

Whenever I was home early from College, I used always watch, and my mum would usually be watching too...I got "scrotum" one day - seven letters, but how do you tell your mum that?! :eek: It actually beat both contestants as well I think, but dictionary corner got it... :)

[Macy]

Did you have to show your mam the note paper - as proof you got it? :D

[SaucyJack]

http://www.kontraband.com/show/show.asp?ID=2091&CAT=movies&NSFW=4&rtn=search-2091&searchstring=countdown

[Eirambler]

http://www.kontraband.com/show/show.asp?ID=2091&CAT=movies&NSFW=4&rtn=search-2091&searchstring=countdown


Was that part of the Noel Edmonds gotcha stunt? Anyone have the rest of it?

Terrible news about Whiteley. :(

RIP