Celebs who’ve passed

[jim8flog]

The town library does a display most years of the celebs, scientists etc that have died in the previous years and the Beeb does similar in one of the early news programmes in January.

I still get 'amazed' at how many have passed that I had not heard about. Some I only find about from facebook e.g the recent death of David Crosby (Guitarist The Byrds, Crosby stills Nash and Young).

Some die that I have never heard of or realised who they played with and it makes me look them up e.g Gary Moore (although that was some years ago)

 

[Beezerk]

Frankie Valli is 88 and is still touring!

He’s a man four all seasons.
I’ll get my coat ?

 

[venger]

A couple of glaring omissions:

1. He may look like a zombie, but I don't think Keith Richards is dead.

2. Elvis is now 88, and as we all know he's alive and well, working in a chip shop.

My brother in law favorite joke is insisting that Keith Richards died 30 years ago, except nobody told him

 

[SaintHacker]

 

[Red devil]

For those too young, Gina Lollobrigida who passed away last week, aged 95

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Imagine coming home from work to that?
"What's for dinner darling?" "Me!"

 

[KenL]

Any chance the OP @Captainron could change the title of this thread to something with a bit more compassion?
Just seems such a shame that people being discussed are referred to as dead celebs.
Over the last couple of years I have been saddened by the passing of 2 legends in my life, Dave Greenfield and Jet Black of the Stranglers. The band were and integral part of my teenage years and are still an important part of me.

 

[Grizzly]

Agree about the title.

Sad news today that Tom Verlaine has passed away. That first Television album could be the most perfect note for note of all time.

 

[PhilTheFragger]

I’ve edited the main title
Happy to have suggestions

I discounted Celeb Deathwatch 2023 as an option

 

[Imurg]

I’ve edited the main title
Happy to have suggestions

I discounted Celeb Deathwatch 2023 as an option

Bottler......

 

[SteveJay]

Agree about the title.

Sad news today that Tom Verlaine has passed away. That first Television album could be the most perfect note for note of all time.

Very sad news, suspect most on here will have no idea who he was, but agree it is a sad loss. Marquee Moon is an immense track...and that guitar solo

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Burt Bacharach has died. Aged 94 so more than a good knock.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-64587070

The link gives you the key points, what a body of work. I love the quote, 'never be afraid of something you could whistle '. That applies to so many of his songs.

 

[KenL]

Burt Bacharach has died. Aged 94 so more than a good knock.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-64587070

The link gives you the key points, what a body of work. I love the quote, 'never be afraid of something you could whistle '. That applies to so many of his songs.

Yes, very sad. The Stranglers version of Walk on By is class.

 

[rudebhoy]

Yes, very sad. The Stranglers version of Walk on By is class.

Wonder what he thought of it? (I’m a fan but not sure if he would have been.)

 

[KenL]

Wonder what he thought of it? (I’m a fan but not sure if he would have been.)

Maybe the folks on the Stranglers forum know? I'll let you know if I find out.

 

[Doon frae Troon]

From the kitchen [I know my place] I asked my wife what the news headlines were.
She replied 18,000 Turks and Burt Bacharach have died.

She is normally a gentle wee soul.

 

[HampshireHog]

Maybe the folks on the Stranglers forum know? I'll let you know if I find out.

Say hi to Casemiro when you are there

 

[3offTheTee]

Raquel Welch.RIP. Such a shame. Icon in her day

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Absolutely stunning in her heyday.

Her son married the daughter of Fred Trueman. You just have to smile at the thought of Fred chatting away to her. Fred v Hollywood .

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Dickie Davies has died. A real professional, excellent broadcaster who was very much part of my childhood on a Saturday afternoon. At 94, a very full life lived.

 

[3offTheTee]

Just after Dickie Davies John Motson has passed away today. Probably one of the best commentators we have had. A mind of knowledge and always enjoyed his broadcasts.

Very sad news R.I.P. You will be missed.