The Official Tribute Thread

[TheLocalYokel]

I remember him compering Sunday Night At The London Palladium on Sunday evenings in the late 1950s. It was his first big break.

In those days there was only BBC tv and ITV - just the two channels - so any popular programme, which Sunday Night .... was, would command a huge percentage of the viewing audience in the country.

He wasn't really my cup of tea but I recognise that he was extremely popular. He lived to a very decent age. RIP.

 

[wolfheze]

Will remember him best for the generation game in the 70's. Pottery making game in particular.

 

[Ray Finkle]

Hugh Hefner, Who Built Playboy Empire and Embodied It, Dies at 91

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/27/obituaries/hugh-hefner-dead.html?mcubz=0

 

[Ray Finkle]

Rest in Peace Tom Petty

 

[Jerry]

Rest in Peace Tom Petty

The LAPD on Twitter are saying they have no knowledge of his passing but that he is still critically ill in hospital.

 

[Kevin Farnell]

The LAPD on Twitter are saying they have no knowledge of his passing but that he is still critically ill in hospital.

Had hoped for better news, but BBC is now reporting that Tom Petty has sadly passed away.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-41475013

I really liked his music, not only as 'Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers', but also his work with 'The Travelling Wilburys'.
Sad to lose you at such a young age, Tom.

'Learning to fly' -

Rest in Peace!

Kevin

 

[Kevin Farnell]

Sean Hughes RIP

I was extremely shocked and deeply saddened to read of the untimely death of comedian Sean Hughes.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-41632761

He was just 51 and currently no reason for his passing is available. Although he did tweet a few days ago that he was in hospital.
Rest in peace, Sean and many thanks for all the laughs.

Regards

Kevin

 

[Kevin Farnell]

Fats Domino RIP

I was deeply saddened to read of the passing of Antoine 'Fats' Domino (89).
A man with a true musical talent and (apparently), the best selling Rock 'n' Roll artist after Elvis Presley.
I'm sure you'll all be familiar with the following songs -

Thank you for your wonderful music, Fats! Now, get Heaven Rockin'

Kevin

 

[TheLocalYokel]

Thank you for that tribute, Kevin. Perhaps the one consolation is that he lived to a good age.

 

[Ray Finkle]

Italian chef Antonio Carluccio dies aged 80

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2017/nov/08/chef-antonio-carluccio-dies-aged-80

 

[Kevin Farnell]

Italian chef Antonio Carluccio dies aged 80

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2017/nov/08/chef-antonio-carluccio-dies-aged-80

I read that sad news on the BBC website earlier.
He always came across as a very pleasant, gentle natured man. I was lucky enough, several years ago to watch him cook in one of the 'Theatres' at the BBC Good Food Show at the NEC.
He will be sadly missed (I'm a keen amateur cook myself).

RIP Antonio

Kevin

 

[thunderchild]

The Likely Lads star Rodney Bewes has sadly passed way. The Christmas special remains a tradition!

 

[Aviador]

Another 80s star Keith Chegwin has passed away at the age of 60 after a long illness RIP cheggers

 

[Ray Finkle]

He was very much a part of my childhood. Another one gone too soon

Rest in peace Cheggers.

 

[Jerry]

Sad news.

RIP Cheggers.

 

[Aviador]

He must have been best known for his part in Channel 4s Big Breakfast show although I remember him been in a number of easygoing shows.

 

[Kevin Farnell]

Saddened to hear of Cheggers passing.
Like others here, He was part of my childhood. Getting home from school, or Saturday mornings and putting the telly on - there was Cheggers!
His energetic, enthusiastic and cheeky character will be much missed

RIP Cheggers.

Kevin

 

[wolfheze]

As I have mentioned on a couple of occasions I have been going through a difficult time. Yesterday I lost my Mum after a 4 year battle against dementia and renal failure. My Mum's courage, determination and stubbornness were without equal. She was the most important person in my life and things will never be the same again. I expect there are a few people on here who will know exactly how I'm feeling at the moment and for those of you haven't gone through it what I would say is treat every bit of time you have with your loved ones as precious because nothing lasts forever.
I would like to say that spending time on this forum has helped me so much over the last couple of years even if all I've really contributed are tales from back in the day.
Thank you.

 

[Jerry]

As I have mentioned on a couple of occasions I have been going through a difficult time. Yesterday I lost my Mum after a 4 year battle against dementia and renal failure. My Mum's courage, determination and stubbornness were without equal. She was the most important person in my life and things will never be the same again. I expect there are a few people on here who will know exactly how I'm feeling at the moment and for those of you haven't gone through it what I would say is treat every bit of time you have with your loved ones as precious because nothing lasts forever.
I would like to say that spending time on this forum has helped me so much over the last couple of years even if all I've really contributed are tales from back in the day.
Thank you.

You and your family have my deepest sympathies for your loss.

 

[wolfheze]

Thank you