The Official Tribute Thread

[Ashley.S.]

RIP Meat Loaf

 

[David_itl]

Rugby League;'s Des Drummond at the age of 63. Principally for Leigh and Warrington, scoring heaps of tries with his lightning speed How fast? He ran 100m in "Superstars" in 1983 that would have seen him qualify for the British Olympic team for 1984. Whether the specialist sprinters could play Rugby League was not reported

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/60185283

 

[paul]

Cricket legend Shane Warne rip

 

[TheLocalYokel]

Shane Warne

Very sad news and a tremendous shock. He was found in his villa in Thailand, with a heart attack the suspected cause of death. He was 52.

When a young man he played in Bristol club cricket and our son's dubious claim to captaincy is that on one occasion he removed the young Warney from the attack because he thought there were better options elsewhere in the team. He's kept in touch with the Australian star bowler ever since those youthful days in the West Country.

I've just spoken to our son who had been contacted by the local BBC radio station with a request to speak about Warney.

I never met Shane Warne but our son always spoke highly of him.

Sincere condolences to his loved ones. RIP.

 

[Ray Finkle]

Such sad news, it was one of those moments that actually stopped me in my tracks.

It made it even worse to hear about the passing of Rod Marsh.

A very sad day indeed

The word 'legend' gets banded about a little too much these days but for me, Warne is definitely up there.

 

[David_itl]

To think that just a few hours earlier, Warne had paid tribute to Marsh. 2 players who would walk into an all-time Australian team and probably a World XI. Hard but fair players (witness Marsh's displeasure at that underarm ball and Warne seeking out an opponent who had played well to offer his personal congratulations). Strange how what difference a nationality makes; the early part of his Test career was very ordinary - 1 wicket as a cost of over 300 runs in 2 and a half games. If he were English, he would have been banished, never to be seen at Test level again.

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[A400]

Actor Lynda Baron has passed away aged 82

She was known for acting on Eastenders and also the Cbeebis kids program “come Outside” which I watched when I was younger

 

[HPsauce]

Lynda Baron was probably best known as Nurse Gladys Emmanuel in Open All Hours. Arkwright's fancy piece, with the Morris Minor car. RIP.

 

[Ashley.S.]

Lynda Baron was probably best known as Nurse Gladys Emmanuel in Open All Hours. Arkwright's fancy piece, with the Morris Minor car. RIP.

She will always be Auntie Mabel with Pippin the dog from Come Outside for me

 

[Seasider]

No, it will always be Nurse Gladys Emmanuel for me.

 

[Seasider]

Dennis Waterman has passed away today at the age of 74. He had a reasonable amount of success with his roles and it was in an enjoyable program to watch.

 

[Aviador]

A very popular guy in his time.

 

[wolfheze]

RIP Vangelis. 'I hear you now' recorded with Jon Anderson came out in 1980 and remember it being played constantly on the radio during that summer which was my first year at work.

 

[Ashley.S.]

This is a couple of days old now but Kay Mellor passed away on May 15th. She was a well-known actress and writer

Kay Mellor: Actress and Fat Friends creator dies, aged 71

She was well known for writing and creating the ITV series Fat Friends, which starred James Corden.

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[Ray Finkle]

Very sad to hear about the passing of Ray Liotta

I'm probably not alone in saying that Goodfellas is easily up there with some of my favourite films.

Goodfellas actor Ray Liotta dies aged 67 as he shoots new film in Caribbean

 

[Kevin Farnell]

Sadly, not a good day yesterday. Depeche Mode keyboardist Andy Fletcher passed away aged 60.

Depeche Mode keyboardist Andy Fletcher dies

The band say they are "shocked and filled with overwhelming sadness" in a statement on social media.

www.bbc.co.uk

And Alan White, drummer with Prog Rock band Yes passed away aged 72.

Yes drummer Alan White dies aged 72

The prog-rock star died peacefully at home after a short illness, his bandmates have announced.

www.bbc.co.uk

RIP Gentlemen and thank you for the music.

Kevin

 

[Kevin Farnell]

Lester Piggott RIP

Sad to read that record breaking Jockey, Lester Piggott has passed away aged 86.

Lester Piggott: Record-breaking jockey dies aged 86

Legendary jockey Lester Piggott, who won the Derby a record nine times, dies aged 86.

www.bbc.co.uk

Whilst I was never a big fan of horse racing, he was synonymous with the sport and was a household name. I hadn't realised he was of that age.

Ride on Lester!

Kevin

 

[Ashley.S.]

Rest in Peace Bernard Cribbins

Bernard Cribbins: Doctor Who and Wombles star dies aged 93

Actor and singer Bernard Cribbins, whose career in TV and film spanned seven decades, dies aged 93.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Seasider]

Don't forget his 2 hit singles - "Hole in the ground" and "Right said Fred"

 

[Kevin Farnell]

Saddened to learn of the passing of Bernard Cribbins. He always seemed to have such a gentle nature and a wonderful sense of humour. I have fond memories of Sunday afternoons at my Nan's (along with my cousins), where we would watch TV. The Wombles being one of my favourites.

RIP Bernard

Kevin