The Official Tribute Thread

[Kevin Farnell]

Nichelle Nichols (Lieutenant Uhura, from Star Trek) RIP

Saddened to read that Nichelle Nichols has passed away aged 89.

Trailblazing Star Trek actress Nichelle Nichols dies at 89

She became one of the first black American actresses to play a figure in authority on US television.

www.bbc.co.uk

RIP Nichelle.

Kevin

 

[Kevin Farnell]

Olivia Newton-John RIP

Saddened to read of the death of actress and singer Olivia Newton-John, aged 73.

Actress and singer Olivia Newton-John dies aged 73

The British-born star was best known for playing Sandy in smash-hit musical Grease.

www.bbc.co.uk

Kevin

 

[Aviador]

Darius Campbell formally know from Pop Idle has passed away at the age of 41. I met Darius whilst working at LBA he was a genuinely nice guy. Condolences to his family at this sad time.

 

[HPsauce]

RIP Darius. Pete Waterman gave him a nice tribute on Itv news tonight and also said he was a real gentleman.
Also sad to hear of Comedian and actor Dougie Brown passing away aged 82. A star of The Comedians TV show, Coronation Street, and the film Kes.

 

[HPsauce]

RIP Queen Elizabeth ll. An extraordinary women, devoted to her country and Commonwealth.

 

[Jerry]

Former Wales rugby international and rugby commentator Eddie Butler has died at the age of 65 while on a charity trek in Peru.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1570451112565645312

 

[Ashley.S.]

Sadly Dame Angela Lansbury passed away yesterday. She was probably best known for Murder She Wrote but has held various roles in Disney films including Mary Poppins Returns, Bedknobs and Broomsticks and the Beauty and the Beast animated movie as well as many others

 

[Kevin Farnell]

Robbie Coltrane R.I.P.

Deeply saddened to learn that actor and comedian Robbie Coltrane has passes away aged 72. An extremely talented and much liked man, he will be missed very much.

Robbie Coltrane: Harry Potter actor dies aged 72

Actor Robbie Coltrane, who played Hagrid in the Harry Potter films, dies aged 72.

www.bbc.co.uk

Thanks for all the entertainment, Robbie.

Kevin

 

[Ray Finkle]

Just read this, very sad to hear

"I'll not be here....... but Hagrid will"

 

[David_itl]

it's funny that the world will mostly remember him for the Harry Potter films but his TV roles made him a real star, especially playing the character of Fitz in Cracker, Must rank as one the best achievements to have been awarded best actor by BAFTA for that role for each year the programme existed. He will be hugely missed.

 

[Kevin Farnell]

Noel Duggan RIP

Saddened to read that Noel Duggan, founder and member of Irish folk band Clannad died suddenly aged 73.

Clannad founder Noel Duggan dies aged 73

Clannad's remaining members said they were "heartbroken" by the sudden death of Noel Duggan aged 73.

www.bbc.co.uk

Clannad are probably best known for the hauntingly beautiful 'Theme from Harry's Game' -

RIP Noel.

Kevin

 

[Kevin Farnell]

Saddened to learn of the passing of Jerry Lee Lewis, aged 87.

Possibly, the original 'Bad Boy of Rock'n'Roll' and known for hits such as 'Great Balls of Fire'.

Notorious singer Jerry Lee Lewis dies aged 87

Jerry Lee Lewis, singer behind Great Balls of Fire, dies after life marred by scandal and violence.

www.bbc.co.uk

R.I.P. Jerry

Kevin

 

[David_itl]

it does seem strange to report the following sad news but when relating Andy Warhol's quote that "everybody will be famous for 15 minutes". this person never achieved stardom at the elite level but his moment in fame has lasted 50 years now.

Ronnie Radford, scorer of that goal for Hereford against Newcastle in the 1971-72 FA Cup, has died. If ever I chose to have moments of my life recorded for posterity, that would rank highly.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/63489122

 

[Scottie Dog]

I'm surprised to see that no mention has been made of the death of Harold Bamberg at the age of 98.

Harold Bamburg, as many of our older members will recall, was the founder, after WWII, of Eagle Aviation which later became Cunard-Eagle and then British Eagle before finally being called BOAC Cunard.

The Telegraph

digitaleditions.telegraph.co.uk

 

[HPsauce]

Sad to hear of the death of Christine McVie, 79. A founder member of Fleetwood Mac. RIP.

 

[Kevin Farnell]

Sad to hear of the death of Christine McVie, 79. A founder member of Fleetwood Mac. RIP.

I saw Fleetwood Mac at the NEC on their 'Tango in the Night' tour and have to say they were excellent. Their album 'Rumours' remains one of my all time favourites.
I believe that Christine McVie was originally from Wolverhampton.

RIP

Kevin

 

[HPsauce]

I saw Fleetwood Mac at the NEC on their 'Tango in the Night' tour and have to say they were excellent. Their album 'Rumours' remains one of my all time favourites.
I believe that Christine McVie was originally from Wolverhampton.

RIP

Kevin

Christine McVie has to be one of the greatest British singer/songwriters of the modern age. Never seeking the limelight, except when performing on stage. Some of today's so called celebrities could learn a thing or two from people like her.
I feel sure she has a Midlands connection, although born in a small village in the Lake District. Her father was a well known musician in the Midlands.
A great loss to British music.

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Christine McVie was brought up in Bearwood, Birmingham. Her father Cyril Perfect, was a member of the Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.

 

[Silvercity]

Was sad to hear, quite a lot about her on the radio this morning, she was obviously very talented but also very understated.

 

[Ray Finkle]

Very sad to hear about the passing of Terry Hall after a short illness.

The Specials frontman Terry Hall dies aged 63

Hall, described as "one of the most brilliant singers, songwriters and lyricists this country has ever produced", died after a short illness, the band has announced on Twitter.

news.sky.com

 

[Seasider]

I must be really ignorant on popular music because I have never heard of Terry Hall or The Specials. It's not as if I am from a different generation as I am not that much older than him.