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Eminence Grise
03/10/2016, 7:17 AM
Former FF TD and founding member of the Progressive Democrats, Bobby Molloy, aged 80.

http://www.rte.ie/news/2016/1002/820882-molloy/
nigel-harps1954
03/10/2016, 8:57 AM
Former Man United, Arsenal and Waterford United player David Herd, aged 82.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/manchester-united-busby-babe-david-8963850
BonnieShels
10/10/2016, 1:04 AM
Former FF TD and founding member of the Progressive Democrats, Bobby Molloy, aged 80.

http://www.rte.ie/news/2016/1002/820882-molloy/

It's getting weird when active ministers from your teenage years start popping their clogs. Every PD though...
OwlsFan
12/10/2016, 2:22 PM
It's getting weird when active ministers from your teenage years start popping their clogs. Every PD though...

It's a sign that you're getting old.

Footballer Gerry Gow https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerry_Gow once of Bristol City, Man City and others.
DeLorean
16/10/2016, 12:59 PM
Munster coach Anthony Foley. Died overnight in his Paris hotel. RIP
nigel-harps1954
16/10/2016, 3:41 PM
Terrible news on Foley. Only 42 years old.
Eminence Grise
16/10/2016, 8:18 PM
Same age as me. Brings a shiver alright.
tetsujin1979
16/10/2016, 9:44 PM
Shocking news, unconfirmed reports say it was a heart attack and he died in his sleep. I was in Limerick this weekend, and went to Thomond Park before I left to pay my respects. Tied a flag to the gates, and signed the book of condolences
DeLorean
17/10/2016, 9:47 AM
Shocking news, unconfirmed reports say it was a heart attack and he died in his sleep.

Hopefully that is the case. Desperately sad stuff, it must have been surreal being over there for the match and that news filtering through.
pineapple stu
19/10/2016, 9:31 AM
The King of Siam (well, Thailand), Bhumibol Adulyadej, the longest-serving monarch in the world having been crowned in 1950.

Elizabeth II is now longest-serving monarch.
Eminence Grise
20/10/2016, 10:49 PM
Left of field one this, but US short story writer Thom Jones, who created wondefully drawn characters living neon-lit lives, dependent on prescription meds and always nearly making it. Genuinely one of the true greats of the short story.

https://www.theguardian.com/books/2016/oct/20/thom-jones-dies-the-pugilist-at-rest-vietnam-war
OwlsFan
21/10/2016, 9:18 AM
The King of Siam (well, Thailand), Bhumibol Adulyadej, the longest-serving monarch in the world having been crowned in 1950.

Elizabeth II is now longest-serving monarch.

Apparently there is to a a minute's silence at Hillsborough this Saturday as a mark of respect as the owners are from Thailand. I wonder how that one will go down with the visiting QPR supporters. If the Owls's supporters know what side their bread is buttered on there shouldn't be a murmur from them.
BonnieShels
21/10/2016, 1:28 PM
Moscow Flyer aged 22
http://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2016/1021/825833-cheltenham-hero-moscow-flyer/

Always find it fascinating in this country how you are imbued with affection for certain racehorses.

Can't believe it's 10 years since he last raced.
The Good Son
23/10/2016, 8:50 PM
Artist for Judge Dread & loads more, Steve Dillon -
http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-37743510
Seagull
24/10/2016, 6:12 PM
Pete Burns R.I.P. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3868030/Singer-Pete-Burns-dies-heart-attack-aged-57.html
TheBoss
24/10/2016, 6:45 PM
I'm sure he'll be spinning, right round right round, in his grave.
Seagull
24/10/2016, 8:52 PM
I'm sure he'll be spinning, right round right round, in his grave.
Wow, couldn't resist could you?
Eminence Grise
24/10/2016, 9:34 PM
Bobby Vee, '60s pop singer. Recorded Rubber Ball, but, sadly won't come bouncing back to you from this.

Weirdly, that song was in my head this morning.
CraftyToePoke
25/10/2016, 12:11 AM
Oh dear God. Superb.
DeLorean
25/10/2016, 4:26 PM
Carlos Alberto (https://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/oct/25/carlos-alberto-dies-brazil-captain)

I only saw a programme the other day on either Sky or BT about his goal in the 1970 final.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5HbmeNKino
nigel-harps1954
29/10/2016, 7:00 PM
Legendary darts commentator Dave Lanning aged 78. Commentated on the first ever televised 9 dart finish by John Lowe.
TheBoss
30/10/2016, 1:45 AM
Legendary darts commentator Dave Lanning aged 78. Commentated on the first ever televised 9 dart finish by John Lowe.

Really sad to hear about this, the commentary for Darts now is beyond terrible compared to likes of Dave and Sid, who made a dreadful match seem exciting. All they talk about nowadays is averages and double percentage etc., they don't put in the excitement and wit like them two did.
OwlsFan
08/11/2016, 9:01 AM
Veteran broadcaster Jimmy Young http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-37903108
OwlsFan
09/11/2016, 10:04 AM
Actor Clive Dunn best known for his role in Dad's Army. https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2012/nov/07/clive-dunn-dads-army-dies
nigel-harps1954
09/11/2016, 10:30 AM
:cool:
Actor Clive Dunn best known for his role in Dad's Army. https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2012/nov/07/clive-dunn-dads-army-dies

Check the date on the article
dahamsta
09/11/2016, 1:57 PM
So farewell then, America, we hardly knew ye.
OwlsFan
09/11/2016, 5:37 PM
:cool:

Check the date on the article

Hah! That's the last time I am reacting to a post on Facebook without checking the date.

Interesting though that most of the characters in that sitcom did actually see service in WW2.
CraftyToePoke
11/11/2016, 1:44 AM
Leonard Cohen. RIP
BonnieShels
11/11/2016, 2:01 AM
Len's dead baby.
Len's dead.

http://www.cbc.ca/beta/news/entertainment/leonard-cohen-dead-1.3846669

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He always drove me spare but I appreciated him no end. 2016 can suck a dick.
nigel-harps1954
11/11/2016, 3:20 AM
This year is proving a right ba$tard
TheOneWhoKnocks
11/11/2016, 5:49 AM
I preferred the Jeff Buckley version of Hallelujah.

RIP.
BonnieShels
11/11/2016, 1:38 PM
Paul McCartney and Bob Dylan for 2017

You heard it here first.
Eminence Grise
11/11/2016, 3:18 PM
Never liked Cohen's singing, but - my God! - he wrote some powerful songs. Maybe a more worthy Nobel Laureate than Dylan...?
backstothewall
11/11/2016, 3:58 PM
Paul McCartney and Bob Dylan for 2017

You heard it here first.

I was at Kenny Rogers in the Odyssey the other night (Mrs Backstothewall dragged me along)

I'll be amazed if he sees out the winter. He is in awful shape.
TheOneWhoKnocks
11/11/2016, 4:59 PM
Paul McCartney and Bob Dylan for 2017

You heard it here first.

Wasn't Dylan on death's door around twenty years ago when he made Time out of Mind?

Most of his music is interminable ****e but Not Dark Yet is a great song.
BonnieShels
11/11/2016, 5:13 PM
Never liked Cohen's singing, but - my God! - he wrote some powerful songs. Maybe a more worthy Nobel Laureate than Dylan...?

I was disgusted that Dylan got that now. Seemed a sop. Weird.

I'd defo be more pro-Cohen than Dylan despite not being able to enjoy either musically.

I saw Dylan a few years ago in the Point. Absolute shoite. Such a crock that he still tours with his voice as it is.

That being said 10 years ago he played Kilkenny and was supported by the Violent Femmes and the Flaming Lips (left after the Lips who were astounding).
BonnieShels
11/11/2016, 5:37 PM
And now Robert Vaughn dies at 83

http://www.itv.com/news/2016-11-11/veteran-actor-robert-vaughn-has-died-aged-83/
BonnieShels
11/11/2016, 5:46 PM
also Fyfush Finkel died in August. Mad.

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

And Janet Reno died last Monday.

http://www.syracuse.com/us-news/index.ssf/2016/11/janet_reno_dead_us_attorney_general_parkinsons.htm l
Eminence Grise
11/11/2016, 7:55 PM
Not Robert Vaughn, too! This has been one depressing year.
the 12 th man
11/11/2016, 10:01 PM
Not Robert Vaughn, too! This has been one depressing year.

2490


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nigel-harps1954
12/11/2016, 7:59 AM
Hate to be pedantic about that photo seeing as it's fantastic, but Lemmy died in 2015.
OwlsFan
15/11/2016, 10:18 AM
Hate to be pedantic about that photo seeing as it's fantastic, but Lemmy died in 2015.

The RIP police ;)
CraftyToePoke
16/11/2016, 7:46 AM
Ray Brady - RIP.
BonnieShels
16/11/2016, 8:03 AM
79!

Wow!
TheOneWhoKnocks
16/11/2016, 10:35 AM
79!

Wow!

That's nothing. Sylvester Stallone has a 19 year old brother.
OwlsFan
18/11/2016, 3:31 PM
Ray Brady - RIP.

Don't really remember him even though a brother of Liam but looking at his Wikipedia page https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray_Brady, he played for Transport. Now that is a blast from the past!
Eminence Grise
21/11/2016, 5:46 PM
The band has just finished playing the national anthem in The Ballroom of Romance.

William Trevor, 88. It's been a bad year for the short story.

http://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2016/1121/833368-william-trevor/
Seagull
22/11/2016, 5:14 PM
R.I.P. Craig Gill, drummer with Inspiral Carpets http://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2016/1122/833638-inspiral-carpets-drummer-craig-gill-dies-at-44/
Seagull
27/11/2016, 5:44 PM
Fidel Castro http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/26/world/americas/fidel-castro-dies.html?_r=0
OwlsFan
29/11/2016, 9:36 AM
US singer Colonel Abrams, a pioneer of house and dance music in the 1980s - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colonel_Abrams

Died homeless apparently.