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