So farewell then...

[stann]

Known probably only to the older generation, actor Patrick Macnee, one time star of the Avengers in the 1960s/70s http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-33279566
Sad news.
I won a cubs fancy dress competition as Steed one time. Had the bowler, the blade in the umbrella and all! :cool:
He'd a wee cameo in Spinal Tap too, as Denis Eton-Hogg, owner of the record label.

[BonnieShels]

Like Desert Orchid and Red Rum and all the greats:

RIP Kauto Star

http://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2015/0630/711642-kauto-star-put-down-following-fall/

[Spudulika]

Michelle Watt, daughter of ex-boxer Jim Watt, has passed away at the young age of 38.

Some of our elder statesmen may remember how World Champion Jim Watt blatantly cheated to beat a 21 year old Sean O'Grady back in 1980 by headbutting him; he went on to win by TKO due to this fact.

His youngest son died in a car crash in 1995..

And how he avoided a showdown with Charlie Nash before thumbing and headbutting him to defeat in Glasgow.

[OwlsFan]

Michelle Watt, daughter of ex-boxer Jim Watt, has passed away at the young age of 38.

Some of our elder statesmen may remember how World Champion Jim Watt blatantly cheated to beat a 21 year old Sean O'Grady back in 1980 by headbutting him; he went on to win by TKO due to this fact.

His youngest son died in a car crash in 1995..

His daughter had made a career in her own right http://www.heatworld.com/2015/06/60-minute-makeover-presenter-michelle-watt-found-dead-aged-38

I don't remember the Sean O'Grady incident but Watt is now one of Sky's leading boxing commentators.

[Mr A]

Nicholas Winton: http://www.maidenhead-advertiser.co.uk/News/Areas/Maidenhead/Sir-Nicholas-Winton-dies-aged-106-01072015.htm

Good guy.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicholas_Winton

[BonnieShels]

Val Doonican

http://www.rte.ie/news/2015/0702/712106-val-doonican/

[OwlsFan]

People wouldn't believe it now that a middle-aged Irish guy with a guitar and wearing an aran sweater could have commanded prime time on BBC on a Saturday evening for many years. My mother was particularly proud of him because he was from Waterford. Wherever you are now, Val, walk tall.

[BonnieShels]

21 years! Absolutely spectacular career.

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

http://www.smh.com.au/national/walshs-nomad-son-spoke-of-fathers-iron-will-20150703-gi4q9b.html

AFL coach Phil Walsh murdered by deadbeat son.

[Eminence Grise]

Karate Kid producer Jerry Weintraub, 77. Wax on, waxed off.

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-33421099

[Eminence Grise]

Omar Sharif, aged 83. Dr Zhivagone.

http://www.rte.ie/ten/news/2015/0710/713950-legendary-actor-omar-sharif-dies-at-the-age-of-83/

[OwlsFan]

Ron Clarke - one of the great distance runners of his generation http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/11736351/Ron-Clarke-athlete-obituary.html

[nigel-harps1954]

Slipped under the radar here. Satoru Iwata, Nintendo President passed away two days ago:

http://kotaku.com/nintendos-president-has-passed-away-1717386412

[TheBoss]

Really sad day for Formula 1 fans, Jules Bianchi has lost his battle after his awful crash last October, only just 25 years old.

http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/formula1/33578770

[pineapple stu]

Alcides Ghiggia, who scored the goal that won the 1950 World Cup, has died aged 88 on the 65th anniversary of his most famous goal.

6zuAV-gJsKg

[OwlsFan]

Horse racing commentator, Peter O'Sullevan. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_O%27Sullevan

[BonnieShels]

Horse racing commentator, Peter O'Sullevan. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_O%27Sullevan

97? I actually had thou8ght he was dead already. Hard to belive he's retired so long as well.

[OwlsFan]

97? I actually had thought he was dead already. Hard to belive he's retired so long as well.

Nearly all the sports presenters/commentators of my youth are gone now: Philip Green, Brian Moore, Harry Carpenter, Kenneth Wolstenholme, Julian Wilson, Richie Benaud, Bill McLaren, Fred Cogley, Michael O’Hehir , Sean Og O'Ceallachain, Mick Dunne, Brendan O’Reilly. Not many left. Perhaps Jimmy Hill, Dickie Davies (of the dodgy moustache) and Gerald Sinstadt.

[pineapple stu]

Fred Cogley is still knocking about as far as I know. Had an interview in the Indo in Feb (http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2015/0227/683219-fred-cogley-ireland-1982-1983/).

Could add Jimmy Magee to that list I guess; didn't he do some games at the World Cup last year?

[BonnieShels]

Aaron Devlin, Derry GAA player. Tragic death of a 23yo from meningitis.

http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/football/2015/0730/718304-aaron-devlin/

[Crosby87]

80s wrestling super star Rowdy Roddy Piper.

[Eminence Grise]

The Guardian is reporting that Cilla Black has died in her Spanish holiday home, aged 72.

http://www.theguardian.com/culture/2015/aug/02/cilla-black-dies-aged-72

[OwlsFan]

The Guardian is reporting that Cilla Black has died in her Spanish holiday home, aged 72.

http://www.theguardian.com/culture/2015/aug/02/cilla-black-dies-aged-72

Anyone who had a heart would be upset by this news.

[Crosby87]

That got some press here ...who was she?

[BonnieShels]

That got some press here ...who was she?

Liverpudlian singer, actress and TV presenter.

Was the presenter of BlindDate over here.

Died as a result of a stroke caused by a fall.

[Eminence Grise]

Last surviving pilot from the Dambusters' raid, Les Munro, 96. Those crews were a different breed.

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/aug/04/last-surviving-dambusters-pilot-les-munro-dies-96

[OwlsFan]

George Cole, actor http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2015/aug/06/george-cole-actor-who-played-arthur-daley-minder-dies-aged-90

[the 12 th man]

Actor Stephen Lewis, best known for playing Cyril "Blakey" Blake in sitcom On the Buses, has died aged 88.

[BonnieShels]

Actor Stephen Lewis, best known for playing Cyril "Blakey" Blake in sitcom On the Buses, has died aged 88.

Just came in to post it.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-33914037

[OwlsFan]

For Emmerdale buffs, Kitty McGeever http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-33970328

[Spudulika]

Johnny Lyons of 98FM passed away today. Really shocked by this as I'd a few good laughs with the man and really enjoyed a few long evening discussions. Very sad to hear this.

[The Donie Forde]

Former League of Ireland referee Tom Tully (54), unexpectedly.

[nigel-harps1954]

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/wes-craven-horror-maestro-dies-818806

Wes Craven, aged 76

[The Good Son]

Rico Rodriguez
http://louderthanwar.com/rico-rodriguez-the-signature-trombone-player-in-ska-rip/

[OwlsFan]

2323

Judy Carne, once a star in the Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-34184529

[Eminence Grise]

Ralph Milne, Dundee Utd and Man Utd, aged 54. A talented winger in the 'what might have been' category.

http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/34171610

[dcfc_1928]

Ralph Milne, Dundee Utd and Man Utd, aged 54. A talented winger in the 'what might have been' category.

http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/34171610

He also spent a very brief period with Derry City during 1993/94 season:

https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=MYyVAwAAQBAJ&lpg=PT180&ots=tEtLJUd9_w&dq=Right%2C%20get%20yourself%20fit%20and%20get%20o ver%20to%20Derry%20City%20as%20quick%20as%20you%20 can&pg=PT180#v=snippet&q=derry%20city&f=false

[OwlsFan]

Ex Owls great (if that's not a contradiction in terms) and England goalkeeper, Ron Springett http://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/sep/13/ron-springett-dies-aged-80

[Eminence Grise]

Gary Richrath, guitarist with REO Speedwagon. Not taking it on the run anymore.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3234319/Richrath-former-REO-Speedwagon-guitarist-songwriter-dies.html

[Spudulika]

Yogi Berra turned 90 yesterday and promptly passed away. Back in 2005 there was a special on TSN about his life and he was a truly remarkable guy.

He seemed like the kind of guy it'd be fun to have a drink with. And his saying, "It ain't over til it's over" is pretty common.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yogi_Berra

[Eminence Grise]

Irish international keeper and LoI stalwart, Pat Dunne, aged 72.

http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2015/0925/730420-former-ireland-international-pat-dunne-passes-away/

[OwlsFan]

Irish international keeper and LoI stalwart, Pat Dunne, aged 72.

http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2015/0925/730420-former-ireland-international-pat-dunne-passes-away/

Thanks. Hadn't heard that. Saw him play for the Hoops many years ago.

[OwlsFan]

Just heard he died, although he died last month. Former Yorkshire and England cricket all rounder, Brian Close. They don't make them like him any more as he faced up to West Indies fast bowlers without wearing a helmet https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60GAhXvU90k

[Paddy Garcia]

Playwright Brian Friel

[OwlsFan]

Former British Labour politician, Denis Healy. My barber often says to me "will I do the old Denis Healy's?" meaning "will I cut your eyebrows" :)

[Paddy Garcia]

Writer Henning Mankell - disappointed that there won't be any more books from this great author.

. 2nd writer in a week!! And in fact Denis Healey was a pretty good author too!

[OwlsFan]

Former French goalkeeper, Dominique Dropsy

http://news.yahoo.com/former-france-goalkeeper-dominique-dropsy-dies-aged-63-091329890.html

[Eminence Grise]

Unfortunate name under the circumstances - disproves nominative determinism as a theory anyway.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/today/hi/today/newsid_9664000/9664697.stm

[OwlsFan]

Unfortunate name under the circumstances - disproves nominative determinism as a theory anyway.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/today/hi/today/newsid_9664000/9664697.stm

I know a lawyer (no joke) called Suemi

[Eminence Grise]

There was a solicitors' firm in Sligo called Argue and Phibbs...

Meanwhile, it's being reported that 80s singer-songwriter Jim Diamond has died, aged 64.
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-34495175