People Who Died (11 Viewers)

[Jim A. Morrish]

My uncle died last week. He was diagnosed with cancer three weeks ago, inoperable. He was 74. I tell ya when I die it'll take about 20 men to carry my coffin. I still have bruises on my shoulder from the coffin. Anyway R.I.P, Uncle Francie and to a much lesser extent, R.I.P. Seamus Brennan.

dem coffins weigh a tonne, i remember all i was thinking as we carried my dad out of the church was "don't let me drop it, don't let me drop it...."

 

[Tubby Tucker]

Thats deadly!!!

how now can they make crap films sound darkly tense and intruiging?

grand work if you can get it.

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[7 - No tomorrow]

Cromwell doco on Hidden History next Tuesday on RTE

 

[Stan Bowles]

I only found out the other day that Nick Sanderson from Earl Brutus died of lung cancer back in June. This news made me very sad.

 

[7 - No tomorrow]

Michael Crichton

No disclosure at this point as to funeral plans.

RIP Michael

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/11/05/print/main4575403.shtml

Best-Selling Author Michael Crichton Dies
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 5, 2008
(CBS) Best-selling author and filmaker Michael Crichton died unexpectedly in Los Angeles Tuesday, after a courageous and private battle against cancer, according to a statement released by his family. He was 66.

Crichton is best known as the author of "Jurassic Park" and the creator of "ER." His most recent novel, "Next," about genetics and law, was published in December 2006.

"While the world knew him as a great story teller that challenged our preconceived notions about the world around us -- and entertained us all while doing so -- his wife Sherri, daughter Taylor, family and friends knew Michael Crichton as a devoted husband, loving father and generous friend who inspired each of us to strive to see the wonders of our world through new eyes," the statement said. "He did this with a wry sense of humor that those who were privileged to know him personally will never forget."

Through his books, Crichton served as an inspiration to students of all ages, challenged scientists in many fields, and illuminated the mysteries of the world in a way all could understand.

"He will be profoundly missed by those whose lives he touched, but he leaves behind the greatest gifts of a thirst for knowledge, the desire to understand, and the wisdom to use our minds to better our world," the statement added.

Born in Chicago Oct. 23, 1942, Crichton graduated summa cum laude from Harvard College, received his MD from Harvard Medical School, and was a postdoctoral fellow at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies, researching public policy with Jacob Bronowski. He has taught courses in anthropology at Cambridge University and writing at MIT. Crichton's 2004 bestseller, "State of Fear," acknowledged the world was growing warmer, but challenged extreme anthropogenic warming scenarios.

Crichton's first bestseller, The Andromeda Strain, was published while he was still a medical student. He later worked full time on film and writing. One of the most popular writers in the world, his books have been translated into thirty-six languages, and thirteen have been made into films.

Crichton won an Emmy, a Peabody, and a Writer's Guild of America Award for "ER." In 2002, a newly discovered ankylosaur was named for him: Crichtonsaurus bohlini.

A private funeral service is expected, but no further details will be released to the public.

 

[nlgbbbblth]

Reg Varney dies. 92 years old.
Most famous for the wonderful On The Buses.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/7732403.stm

 

[7 - No tomorrow]

Sunny Von Bulow

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/07/nyregion/07vonbulow.html?hp=&pagewanted=all

 

[righteous harmony]

forrest j ackerman
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/7769184.stm

r.i.p. ackermonster

 

[subbuteo !]

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewProfile&friendID=208390381

play the song!

 

[Raudi Raus Schinkel]

Peig Sayers

http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/weekend/2008/1206/1228494041932.html

 

[Lefty Frizzell]

::clef:: "Peig!!! It will come back to you...
Peig!!! It will come back to you..."::clef::

 

[nlgbbbblth]

Robert Prosky 1930 - 2008

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dy...12/09/AR2008120902215.html?hpid=moreheadlines




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[nlgbbbblth]

Kathy Staff 1928 - 2008

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/7782250.stm

 

[Lefty Frizzell]

Sad loss. I bet shes up there chasing compo with a sweeping brush right now...

 

[nlgbbbblth]

yeah, Nora Batty was great. She had a long run - appeared in practically all episodes.

 

[Lefty Frizzell]

Did you ever see the spin off - first of the summer wine?

Load of my hoop.

 

[nlgbbbblth]

Did you ever see the spin off - first of the summer wine?

Load of my hoop.

a couple of episodes. Shite. Amazingly there's a demand for it on the trader circuit - no DVD release.

 

[nuke terrorist]

we've been lucky this year...
i lost track of the amount of musicians i owned records by that died last year. i feared it would be at least that bad all the time from now on but it seems we got a reprieve this time.

 

[7 - No tomorrow]

John Updike

 

[lympog]

john-scott martin has died
he played a dalek and other various aliens in the original doctor who for all 26 years
he had constantly mental hair too!!

http://www.thestage.co.uk/features/obituaries/feature.php/23101/john-scott-martin