Wow, didn't know he was sick, just saw him in "The Town" several weeks ago. R.I.P.
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Wow, didn't know he was sick, just saw him in "The Town" several weeks ago. R.I.P.
Top, top actor, great loss!
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And to keep the punches coming, Gerry Rafferty, only today, of liver failure.
Responsible for some great singles, in the 70s mainly. Stuck In The Middle With You, Get It Right Next Time, Baker Street of course. Still love Night Owl as much as ever, one of my all time faves, beautiful tune.
Son of a "hard drinking Irish father" apparently who died when he was only 16. Became a recluse but made €80k a year on royalties alone on Baker Street.
Ex boxer Gary Mason,killed by a van while cycling.
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/top-sto...5875-22833103/
RTE boxing commentator, Noel ANdrews, brother of Eamon Andrews of THIS IS YOUR LIFE fame.
I remember he used to run a pub in Avoca many years ago. RIPQuote:
Originally Posted by OwlsFan
Rose of tralee contestant and daughter of tyrone manager Mickey Harte, Michela, died on honeymoon.
Richard 'Dick' Winters. WWII hero, immortalized in the Band of Brothers series.
Jaysus, was just looking to buy his autobiography and came across that. Sad news.
Also, RIP Michaela Harte, daughter of Tyrone GAA manager Mickey, found dead on her honeymoon.
http://www.rte.ie/news/2011/0110/hartem.html
Susannah York - of They Shoot Horses, Don't They fame
Singer Paul Ashford
http://www.xmusic.ie/RIP-Paul-Ashford-sp-16.html
Bolton and England "legend" Nat Lofthouse
http://www.givemefootball.com/GMF/fi...8630e06c34.jpg
and as mentioned above actress Susanna York
http://www.celebrities-with-diseases...21-240x300.jpg
Jeez, never knew they were together. Well played Nat.
You can still buy it...Quote:
Originally Posted by horton
Mick Karn, from the group Japan:
http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:A..._qFric14GtT3Jw
Well he does look sick....Quote:
Originally Posted by OwlsFan
Composer John Barry
He did a great job on thisQuote:
Originally Posted by Onefootednopace
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t99QQIXez4M
52nd year anniversary of Buddy Holly's death, along with Ritchie Valens & The Big Bopper. If ye ever get a chance to see the musical The Buddy Holly Story, ye should check it out, it's class.
Buddy Holly - Rave On
Ritchie Valens - La Bamba
The Big Bopper - The Clock
Just saw this on BBC website:
The renowned rock guitarist Gary Moore has died, the BBC has learned.
Mr Moore, 58, was, originally from Belfast, and was a former member of the legendary Irish group Thin Lizzy.
Adam Parsons, who manages Thin Lizzy, told the BBC that Mr Moore had died in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Mr Moore was originally drafted into Thin Lizzy by its singer Phil Lynott. He later gained acclaim for his solo work and was a former member of the Irish group Skid Row.
Maria Scheider from Last Tango in Paris fame
http://www.thefilmdb.co.uk/images/ma...in%20paris.jpg
Her life was never the same after it. It seems that when she would ask for something in restaurants the waiters would often snigger and ask her if she'd like some butter as well. She never spoke to the director again and hit the bottle too.
Young Irish jockey Jack Tyner,killed in a fall.
http://www.irishracing.com/v5newsitem?prid=50953
I was a little shocked to read that she was only 19 when she starred in that movie, and opposite Brando of all people. Not a healthy combination.Quote:
Originally Posted by OwlsFan
Actor Kenneth Mars (in German helmet):
http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/...s_1826856b.jpg
Irish actor TP McKenna:
http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/...a_1826845f.jpg
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http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/image...11295435-2.jpgQuote:
Seinfeld actor Len Lesser dies aged 88
US actor Len Lesser, best known for his role as Uncle Leo on sitcom Seinfeld, has died aged 88 from cancer-related pneumonia in Los Angeles.
Dean Richards at 36 years of age. RIP.
http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/Wor...r_Long_Illness
Quote:
Former Spurs and Wolves footballer Dean Richards has died at the age of 36 after a long-term illness...
Fianna Fail. I never liked you and spit on your grave.
http://selfproclaimedmegalomaniac.fi...1/01/ts337.gifQuote:
Originally Posted by Magicme
RIP Austin Carruth, he passed on Saturday. One of the most successful club coaches in the country and a gentleman to boot.
Brian McFadden's music career. What on earth was he thinking.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhft4WmMJeM
R.I.P.What a babe in her day.
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When I first saw that photo of Jane Russell, I thought it was the woman from Fr Ted who tells the whole island when Eoin McLove is visiting Mrs Doyle.:o:o
http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2011...in-chains-dies
Mike Starr, Alice in Chains bassist.. Left shortly before their breakthrough album Dirt.
Joe Morello -jazz musician
Nate Dogg (Rapper)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/12757484
Michael Gough died yesterday at the age of 94. He played Alfred in the Batman movies.
Warren Christopher - American Diplomat and Secretary of State (1993–1997)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warren_Christopher
http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2...etary-of-state
Berlin Zoo has lost one of its finest.
Poor Knut...
97 yr old bluesman & oldest Grammy winner Pinetop Perkins. R.I.P. http://www.pinetopperkins.com/
His agent said that his tastes were simple.
"Two cheeseburgers, apple pie, a cigarette and a pretty girl was all he wanted," Mr Southard said.