So farewell then...

[Eminence Grise]

I didn't know you were into classical music, Eminence. :p

Baroque and roll, m'dear chap!! I put in the hours on my air guitar in the 80s, but my air harpsichord simply has to be seen to be believed.

[Eminence Grise]

Nobby Stiles, 78

https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2020/1030/1174959-england-world-cup-winner-nobby-stiles-dies-aged-78/

[D24Saint]

Nobby Stiles, 78

https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2020/1030/1174959-england-world-cup-winner-nobby-stiles-dies-aged-78/

Cant be many from the World Cup winning team left, that's two gone this year.

[pineapple stu]

It's more than that.

Stiles, Charlton, Bonetti, Hunter - four I think.

[Eminence Grise]

James Bond himself, Sean Connery, 90.

https://www.theguardian.com/film/2020/oct/31/sean-connery-james-bond-actor-dies-aged-90

[D24Saint]

James Bond himself, Sean Connery, 90.

https://www.theguardian.com/film/2020/oct/31/sean-connery-james-bond-actor-dies-aged-90

What an actor, RIP Mr Bond.

[the 12 th man]

Top Secret agent James Bond.

Arch Villain when Bond enters the room :"Ah Mr Bond,we've been expecting you"..

[the 12 th man]

Crooner Des O'Connor aged 88.

[the 12 th man]

Ex Liverpool and England keeper Ray Clemence 72.

[D24Saint]

Ex Liverpool and England keeper Ray Clemence 72.

Not a huge age these days wonder what happened to him. RIP Ray.

edit: Prostate cancer, I always wear my man of men badge when out and about. It’s an important issue to highlight.

[Closed Account 2]

Crooner Des O'Connor aged 88.

His father was from Ireland and emigrated to East London a few years before he was born. Des was quite proud of his parents' backgrounds. I think I remember reading he followed us in USA 94 or Italia 90 over the phone (he was working but was trying to get phone updates on our matches).

[the 12 th man]

His father was from Ireland and emigrated to East London a few years before he was born. Des was quite proud of his parents' backgrounds. I think I remember reading he followed us in USA 94 or Italia 90 over the phone (he was working but was trying to get phone updates on our matches).

His legendary longtime "spat" with Morecambe and Wise was hilarious.

[the 12 th man]

Diego Maradona.

[pineapple stu]

David Prowse (Darth Vader), at 85

[OwlsFan]

Nothing posted about Maurice Setters that I could find. Part of the successful team with Big Jack both with Ireland and Sheffield Wednesday. I know Keane was scathing about him but that goes with out saying but he is part of that iconic duo and deserves a mention in my opinion. RIP Maurice, just a short time after your friend Jack.

[the 12 th man]

David Prowse (Darth Vader), at 85

Also the "Green Cross Code" man.

[tetsujin1979]

David Prowse (Darth Vader), at 85
He is one with the force now.

[pineapple stu]

Papa Bouba Diop, scorer of the goal which gave the World Cup one of its biggest upsets ever as debutants Senegal beat holders France in 2002

[John83]

Shockingly young, too. :confused:

[pineapple stu]

Peter Aliss, the voice of golf. And a former pro golfer too.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64iQ-9KAOdk

[dahamsta]

Can I say farewell to Freddie Mercury again? I watched Bohemian Rhapsody last night and while I was disappointed in the movie, it made me sad for Freddie. He deserved to spend more time on the stage, where he felt loved, and where he excelled.

[pineapple stu]

Alejandro Sabella (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alejandro_Sabella), the Argentine player Sheffield United signed in 1978 after deciding Maradona was too expensive.

Subsequently led Argentina to the final of the 2014 World Cup.

[pineapple stu]

Another World Cup icon only in his 60s - Paolo Rossi (https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2020/1210/1183525-world-cup-winner-paolo-rossi-dies-aged-64/)

[D24Saint]

Former Liverpool manager Gerrard Houllier Au revoir.

[Eminence Grise]

Adventurer Tim Severin, 80, takes his final journey.
https://www.rte.ie/news/2020/1219/1185415-tim-severin-dies/

Former state pathologist, John Harbinson - I can't believe it's 17 years since he retired.
https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2020/1219/1185428-john-harbison-death/

[the 12 th man]

Writers of the iconic "You'll Never Walk Alone" Gerry Marsden has boarded his last ferry and Liam Reilly of "Summer In Dublin and Bagatelle fame.

[the 12 th man]

One of a kind ex rock hell raiser Phil Spector.

[tetsujin1979]

**** him. **** him forever. There's only one place he's heading now.

[pineapple stu]

Jaysus - I saw this on the feed and thought it was the thread about Ezeikial. I know he wound some people up, but I was thinking that was a little over the top as a reaction all the same!

[D24Saint]

Writers of the iconic "You'll Never Walk Alone" Gerry Marsden has boarded his last ferry and Liam Reilly of "Summer In Dublin and Bagatelle fame.

Both great singers a sad loss to the world.

[D24Saint]

Baseball legend Hank Aaron your out.

[pineapple stu]

Larry King, aged 87, of complications from covid.

Was married 8 times; his five kids were born between 1955 and 2000.

[pineapple stu]

Screech from Saved by the Bell (https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-55896473).

[D24Saint]

Screech from Saved by the Bell (https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-55896473).

Only 44 very sad.

[D24Saint]

Captain Tom Moore , WW2 Veteran and covid fundraiser.

[pineapple stu]

Of covid, ironically enough...

[John83]

He was 100. Should have been vaccinated already, but first he was on holiday, and then he was on medication for pneumonia.

[Eminence Grise]

Sniffing sulphur, one imagines: Rush Limbaugh.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/feb/17/rush-limbaugh-conservative-talk-radio-host-dies-70

[dahamsta]

I won't be shedding a tear for that one.

[the 12 th man]

Ian St John ex Liverpool and TV Presenter.

[OwlsFan]

Ian St John ex Liverpool and TV Presenter.

The start of the so-called pundits with Greaves so he has a lot to answer for. Likeable though.

[Eminence Grise]

Rewind and stop. Inventor of the cassette tape, Lou Ottens, 94

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-56355444

[pineapple stu]

Murray Walker, age 97

Was involved in the liberation of Berlin in 45. And commented on some cars for a few decades too

[D24Saint]

Murray Walker, age 97

Was involved in the liberation of Berlin in 45. And commented on some cars for a few decades too

He was brilliant and a icon of motorsport broadcasting RIP.

[John83]

https://www.chargrilled.co.uk/t-shirts/prodimages/staticimages/square/m0murraywalkerwithhalftheracegonethereishalftherac estilltogo_m_Light%20Blue.jpg
RIP, Murray, the voice so many people associate with F1.

[osarusan]

RIP Marvellous Marvin Hagler.

Thanks for perhaps the greatest round in boxing history (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HL2a2-8OHdg).

When the referee paused the action in the third round to check if Hagler's cuts were too bad and the blood in his eyes was a concern, the story goes that he asked Hagler 'Can you see him?', and Hagler's response was 'I'm hitting him aint I?', before knocking Hearns out in the same round.

[pineapple stu]

UCD legend Peter Lorimer (https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2021/0320/1205113-leeds-utd-record-goalscorer-peter-lorimer-dies-aged-74/).

Played a few games for Leeds as well I believe.

[Eminence Grise]

Actor Paul Ritter, 54. His repeated exasperated cry of '5hit on it' from Friday Night Dinner doesn't come close to responding to this news.

[pineapple stu]

Prince Philip, aged 99.

So old that when he was born in Greece, they were still using the Julian calendar, so he was born on 28th May in Greece, which was 10th June in the rest of Europe.

[SkStu]

The brilliant Helen McCrory loses her battle with cancer - 52 years old :(