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[nuke terrorist]

Andy lost a huge amount of weight and was the subject of a documentary about his weight problems.
It was mentioned he was a runner as teen. Apparently he was known as 'The Whippet' back then.

 

[therealjohnny]

Cinderella Guitarist Jeff LaBar Dead at 58

Cinderella guitarist Jeff LaBar has died at age 58.

www.rollingstone.com

Gary Corbett, Keyboardist for KISS + Cinderella, Has Died

Rest in peace.

loudwire.com

 

[pete]

R.I.P. Biz Markie, "Just a Friend" rapper dead at 57

Veteran rapper Biz Markie has died at 57 years old following a lengthy battle with diabetes.

consequence.net

 

[therealjohnny]

Comedian Tom O'Connor dies aged 81

The presenter and comic had had Parkinson's for many years, his family says.

www.bbc.com

 

[nuke terrorist]

George Curtis (1939 - 17 July 2021)
Coventry City footballer who as centre half made his debut at 16 and as captain led Coventry from the Fourth to First Division for the first time in 1967 under manager Jimmy Hill (Coventry stayed there for 34 years).
After over 500 games at Coventry he ended his career at Villa in 1972 who were actually two divisions lower than Coventry then.
Curtis then continued working in several roles at Coventry.
He and John Sillett were appointed joint managers in 1986 with the club struggling.
After some initial confusion it became clear 'Snoz' Sillett was mainly in charge of team affairs and Curtis' role was more of a general manager ala German football.
With almost nothing to spend largely the same team that finished 6th from bottom in 1985-86 flourished finishing 10th and reached the FA Cup Final (Coventry's first ever match at Wembley) including winning at Old Trafford in the 4th round.
After beating Spurs 3-2 a.e.t. in all time great Final in which Coventry were twice a goal down George returned to an upstairs role leaving Snoz Sillett in sole charge of the team.

on a personal level as a 10/11 y.o. seeing Coventry's remarkable turnaround that season (followed by several more seasons of top ten finishes) is still a great childhood memory.

OBITUARY: George Curtis 1939-2021

George Curtis, who has sadly died at the age of 82, was one of the truly iconic figures in the history of Coventry City Football Club and his achievements and influence span the decades.

www.ccfc.co.uk

George Curtis, Coventry defender and FA Cup-winning coach, dies aged 82

George Curtis was nicknamed ‘Iron Man’ and played 534 times for Coventry before partnering with John Sillett for the historic Wembley win

www.theguardian.com

 

[magicbastarder]

Des O'Malley

https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2021/0721/1236375-des-omalley/

the caption under the top photo there is a little cryptic.

 

[pete]

Des O'Malley

https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2021/0721/1236375-des-omalley/

the caption under the top photo there is a little cryptic.

Surely they have these obituary pieces 90% ready to go, and probably update them every now and then, and yet there are a few really obvious typos in there. Mad.

 

[magicbastarder]

minister for justice at 31. and gas that he was expelled from FF for being too liberal, and then went on to found the PDs.

 

[nuke terrorist]

The only thing liberal about O'Malley's politics was his free market economics!
He detested Haughey and his corruption and constantly criticised Charlie who organised a vote to have O'Malley purged.
The PD's were a horror show alright.

 

[taubstumm]

The only thing liberal about O'Malley's politics was his free market economics!
He detested Haughey and his corruption and constantly criticised Charlie who organised a vote to have O'Malley purged.
The PD's were a horror show alright.

 

[nuke terrorist]

My fave PD's moment was when Tanaiste Michael 'I never miss an opportunity to say how much l disrespect the working class' McDowell lost his seat to a Green guy and also managed to finish behind Boyd-Barrett who also wasn't elected.
Despite being Ireland's most unpopular politician the fool had never seen it coming when he was crying on TV.

 

[egg_]

The only thing liberal about O'Malley's politics was his free market economics!

O'Malley was kicked out because he didn't vote with FF against legalisation of contraceptives for unmarried people. It's hard to believe how different Ireland was in the 80s

 

[therealjohnny]

Chuck E Weiss
It never occurred to me that he was a real person

Rickie Lee Jones remembers Chuck E. Weiss: 'He was a Svengali to Tom Waits and everyone who knew him'

Hollywood musical fixture Chuck E. Weiss died on July 19, at age 76. Here, one-time running mate Rickie Lee Jones pays tribute to Weiss' cool charisma.

www.latimes.com

 

[Cornu Ammonis]

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Weirdly, the guy second from the left came up in a conversation yesterday. I know him and he’s sound.

 

[pete]

Weirdly, the guy second from the left came up in a conversation yesterday. I know him and he’s sound.

Mary Harney?

 

[Cornu Ammonis]

Whoops, from the right. I do not know Mary Harney and I don’t believe she’s sound.

 

[nuke terrorist]

Mike Smith (1937 - 22 July 2021)
Londoner who managed Wales from 1974-79 and 94-95.
In 1976 he led Wales to the last 8 of the Euros and then a playoff defeat to Scotland in 1977 that cost Wales a place in the '78 World Cup. He also managed Hull before a 3 year stint with Egypt saw them become African Champions in 1986.

Former Wales manager Smith dies aged 83

Former Wales manager Mike Smith, the first non-Welshman to manage the national side, has died at the age of 83.

www.bbc.com

 

[nuke terrorist]

Peter Rehberg, underground musician and Editions Mego head, dies aged 53

British-Austrian artist made numerous albums of ambient and electronic music and set up label to champion key works in the genres

www.theguardian.com

 

[rettucs]

New York Jets Coach Dies After He's Struck By Car While Cycling

The teen driver who hit the team's new assistant was reportedly texting.

www.huffpost.com

 

[Cornu Ammonis]

Peter Rehberg, underground musician and Editions Mego head, dies aged 53

British-Austrian artist made numerous albums of ambient and electronic music and set up label to champion key works in the genres

www.theguardian.com

No way! Big loss there.