Omar Sharif, aged 83. Dr Zhivagone.
http://www.rte.ie/ten/news/2015/0710...the-age-of-83/
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Omar Sharif, aged 83. Dr Zhivagone.
http://www.rte.ie/ten/news/2015/0710...the-age-of-83/
Ron Clarke - one of the great distance runners of his generation http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obit...-obituary.html
Slipped under the radar here. Satoru Iwata, Nintendo President passed away two days ago:
http://kotaku.com/nintendos-presiden...way-1717386412
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
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.
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by OwlsFan
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by BonnieShels
Fred Cogley is still knocking about as far as I know. Had an interview in the Indo in Feb.
Could add Jimmy Magee to that list I guess; didn't he do some games at the World Cup last year?
Aaron Devlin, Derry GAA player. Tragic death of a 23yo from meningitis.
http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/football...-aaron-devlin/
80s wrestling super star Rowdy Roddy Piper.
The Guardian is reporting that Cilla Black has died in her Spanish holiday home, aged 72.
http://www.theguardian.com/culture/2...k-dies-aged-72
Anyone who had a heart would be upset by this news.Quote:
Originally Posted by Eminence Grise
That got some press here ...who was she?
Liverpudlian singer, actress and TV presenter.Quote:
Originally Posted by Crosby87
Was the presenter of BlindDate over here.
Died as a result of a stroke caused by a fall.
Last surviving pilot from the Dambusters' raid, Les Munro, 96. Those crews were a different breed.
http://www.theguardian.com/world/201...-munro-dies-96
George Cole, actor http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2...r-dies-aged-90
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by the 12 th man
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-33914037
For Emmerdale buffs, Kitty McGeever http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-33970328
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.
Former League of Ireland referee Tom Tully (54), unexpectedly.
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/new...ro-dies-818806
Wes Craven, aged 76
Rico Rodriguez
http://louderthanwar.com/rico-rodrig...er-in-ska-rip/
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Judy Carne, once a star in the Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-34184529
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:Quote:
Originally Posted by Eminence Grise
https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=...20city&f=false
Ex Owls great (if that's not a contradiction in terms) and England goalkeeper, Ron Springett http://www.theguardian.com/football/...t-dies-aged-80
Gary Richrath, guitarist with REO Speedwagon. Not taking it on the run anymore.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...iter-dies.html
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
Irish international keeper and LoI stalwart, Pat Dunne, aged 72.
http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2015/...e-passes-away/
Thanks. Hadn't heard that. Saw him play for the Hoops many years ago.Quote:
Originally Posted by Eminence Grise
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
Playwright Brian Friel
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" :)
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!
Former French goalkeeper, Dominique Dropsy
http://news.yahoo.com/former-france-...091329890.html
Unfortunate name under the circumstances - disproves nominative determinism as a theory anyway.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/today/hi/today...00/9664697.stm
I know a lawyer (no joke) called SuemiQuote:
Originally Posted by 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