People Who Died (2 Viewers)

[pete]

It was he, Leclerc

Robin Parkinson: 'Allo 'Allo! and Button Moon actor dies at 92

He played Monsieur Ernest Leclerc in the TV sitcom and narrated 1980s children's show Button Moon.

www.bbc.com

 

[nuke terrorist]

Shireen Abu Akleh (1971 - 11 May 2022)
Al Jazeera journalist shot dead while reporting in the West Bank

Al Jazeera accuses Israeli forces of killing journalist in West Bank

Israeli official appears to back away from earlier claims Palestinians to blame for death of Shireen Abu Aqleh

www.theguardian.com

 

[Deadmanposting]

Shireen Abu Akleh (1971 - 11 May 2022)
Al Jazeera journalist shot dead while reporting in the West Bank

Al Jazeera accuses Israeli forces of killing journalist in West Bank

Israeli official appears to back away from earlier claims Palestinians to blame for death of Shireen Abu Aqleh

www.theguardian.com

They know exactly what they're doing, these pricks

 

[therealjohnny]

Trevor Strnad of The Black Dahlia Murder

Suicide it seems

 

[pete]

 

[dudley]

 

[nuke terrorist]

Andrew Symonds (1975 - 14 May 2022)
Another tragic Australian cricket death, as Symonds died in a car crash on Saturday night.
All rounder Symonds excelled at one day cricket in an all conquering Aussie team where he often turned in brilliant match winning performances

Andrew Symonds was a born entertainer and a reluctant celebrity | Angus Fontaine

Most of all he was a true all-rounder, on and off the field, and leaves behind a legacy of greatness

www.theguardian.com

 

[therealjohnny]

Iggy Pop and Bowie guitarist Ricky Gardiner

Ricky Gardiner | Wikiwand

Ricky Gardiner is a Scottish guitarist and composer.

www.wikiwand.com

 

[therealjohnny]

RIP our own Screaming Lord Sutch/Alice Cooper , as featured in the "unreal live.." thread a while back

Sadness at passing of showband legend Rock Stewart

Tributes are pouring in from the local entertainment scene following the passing of Omagh entertainer Willie Loughrey ( Rock Stewart). Rock Stewart was a regular figure in Donegal dance halls in the 70s and 80s. The brother of the late country singer Johnny Loughrey, Willie carved his own name...

www.donegaldaily.com

 

[Cornu Ammonis]

Vangelis

 

[therealjohnny]

Seeing as I've copied the link

Vangelis, composer of Chariots of Fire and Blade Runner soundtracks, dies aged 79

Greek composer topped US charts with Chariots of Fire’s uplifting piano-led theme

www.theguardian.com

 

[Jim A. Morrish]

Bob Neuwirth, folk artist and Bob Dylan associate, has died

"He was an artist, a mentor and a supporter to many"

www.nme.com

 

[pete]

Colin Cantwell, Concept Artist Who Designed Iconic ‘Star Wars’ Spacecraft, Dies at 90

His love of architecture and fascination with space provided the perfect combination for Cantwell to make serious moves in Hollywood, working on several projects, his initial credited work being '2001: A Space Odyssey.'

www.hollywoodreporter.com

 

[dudley]

This one was a shock

 

[Jim A. Morrish]

i was only thinking yesterday how he's been on fire of late with his flurry of excellentreleases

never saw this a-comin'

 

[magicbastarder]

fuck.

 

[therealjohnny]

sad

 

[Jim A. Morrish]

Norman Dolph, early Velvet Underground producer, has died

The music industry executive and artist passed away earlier this month

www.nme.com

 

[Deadmanposting]

This one was a shock

Oh fucking hell

Went to see him do Foburg at some (RTE?) hall in Cork way back when
He had creativity bursting out of him, it was a thrilling joy


Sounds like cancer
Jesus, nothing is guaranteed in life is it?

 

[Jim A. Morrish]

B-Side the Leeside, Cork's Greatest Records: Black River Falls, by Cathal Coughlan

In terms of tone and recording methods, the 2000 solo album was a major milestone in the career of the former Microdisney singer

www.irishexaminer.com