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Post by bluetornados on Aug 17, 2023 10:57:30 GMT
Sir Michael Parkinson: Chat show host dies aged 88..ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/490/cpsprodpb/D3EC/production/_130825245_g9x9ej.jpgBroadcaster Sir Michael Parkinson has died at the age of 88, his family has confirmed. His TV career spanned seven decades, and he interviewed the world's biggest stars on his long-running chat show. A statement from Sir Michael's family said: "After a brief illness Sir Michael Parkinson passed away peacefully at home last night in the company of his family. "The family request that they are given privacy and time to grieve." Legendary British broadcaster and journalist Sir Michael Parkinson - fondly called 'Parky' by friends and fans - has died at the age of 88, eight years after receiving the all-clear following treatment for prostate cancer. Michael was best known for being the king of chat shows and carved out an impressive TV career that spanned five decades - from presenting his talk show Parkinson in the seventies, to interviewing Muhammad Ali, Helen Mirren, Billy Connolly, George Best, Tom Cruise, David Attenborough, Paul McCartney, Elton John and many others. The veteran broadcaster had some incredible highs throughout his career, but he also went through some very dark times, including battling booze and not recognising himself on television. i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article30724267.ece/ALTERNATES/s615b/0_Sir-Michael-Parkinson-book-party-London.jpgMichael and wife MaryDespite having talked to almost every celebrity worth their salt, he once described Frank Sinatra as "the one who got away" - having never got the chance to sit down with "Ol' Blue Eyes". Known to many simply as "Parky", his gentle Yorkshire accent, warm tone and razor-sharp mind combined to make him the host every celebrity wanted to share their secrets with.. Another interviewee who gave as good as they got was Rod Hull's Emu who wrestled Parkinson to the ground during their chat. Parkinson went on to jokingly bemoan the fact that despite a wealth of perfectly crafted interviews to his name, "I'll probably be remembered for that bloody bird". He was, in part, right. i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk/incoming/article30724196.ece/ALTERNATES/s615b/0_Dickie-Bird-90th-Birthday-Leeds-UK-19-Apr-2023.jpgMichael with his great friend Dickie Bird - two Yorkshire greats
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Post by bluetornados on Aug 17, 2023 22:38:59 GMT
Sir Michael Parkinson: Sir David Attenborough and David Beckham lead tributes..ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/640x360/p0g78j0r.jpgDavid Beckham appeared on Parkinson with wife Victoria in 2001, when she famously revealed his Goldenballs nickname. The former footballer wrote: "I was so lucky to not just be interviewed by Michael but to be able to spend precious time talking about football and family, our 2 passions. Plus the GoldenBalls moment…" Sir David Attenborough on Sir Michael Parkinson
As a viewer, you knew if Michael was asking the questions, there were going to be good questions, and they would elicit good answers. As a network controller, I thought he was the best freelance interviewer in the business. He was always knowledgeable, he was absolutely classless. You knew he was not a southerner, you knew he was a northerner, and that was a very refreshing voice in those days. You knew that he would do his homework, and that he would ask questions that didn't occur to you, as well as those that did. I thought he was the best interviewer in the business at that time. He was extremely generous. He wanted you to shine, and not particularly himself. He would always laugh at your jokes, and give you an opportunity to make them sound funnier than in fact they were. When you were told that he was going to be the interviewer, it was like meeting a friend. Though in fact we didn't meet very often, but you knew that he was on your side as much as on his own. ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/490/cpsprodpb/85CC/production/_130825243_e9345b6f24845e8145854c5b842261845141173e.jpgHe was Saturday night television, and there's nobody like him doing the sort of things that he did when his career was at its height. Television doesn't give that kind of space to interviews these days, to its loss, and of course Michael did it better than anybody. I remember he was interviewing me and Billy Connolly together, and of course Billy Connolly made both of us laugh a lot but he laughed even at my jokes, and my stories, and, as it were, looked after me to make sure I wasn't swamped by Billy Connolly, who is after all a very big character. With Michael, it was always friendly, always thorough, always intelligent, always a pleasure to do it, and I think that came over no matter who his interviewee was. He always knew what the interesting bits were, and he steered you through that sort of thing. He was always generous in the way he framed his questions. He wanted you, his interviewee, to shine. I didn't ever see him uncomfortable, he was unflappable. It didn't matter what you did, whether it was a puppet that tried to consume him, or if he was interviewing a great intellect, he was always in charge, but not dominantly so.
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Post by bluetornados on Sept 1, 2023 22:51:31 GMT
Mohamed Al Fayed: Former Harrods owner dies at 94..i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article30845399.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200d/0_Portsmouth-0-Fulham-1-11-May-2008.jpgMohamed Al Fayed, the former Harrods boss whose son Dodi was killed in a car crash alongside Diana, Princess of Wales, has died aged 94. Born in Egypt, he built a business empire in the Middle East before moving to the UK in the 1970s. However, he never realised his ambition to gain a passport for his adopted country. He spent his later years questioning the circumstances surrounding the deaths of Dodi and Diana. The life of colourful tycoon Mohamed Al Fayed Mr Al Fayed had remained largely out of the public limelight in the past decade, living in his Surrey mansion with his wife Heini. In a statement released on Friday, his family said: "Mrs Mohamed Al Fayed, her children and grandchildren wish to confirm that her beloved husband, their father and their grandfather, Mohamed, has passed away peacefully of old age on Wednesday August 30, 2023. "He enjoyed a long and fulfilled retirement surrounded by his loved ones." i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article30845398.ece/ALTERNATES/s338a/0_Various-1999.jpgMohamed Al Fayed invited Michael Jackson to Craven Cottage
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Post by trymer on Sept 9, 2023 11:53:56 GMT
I heard this morning that Mike Yarwood had died,
they mentioned on the radio that he had a problem with alcohol, I remember him being very popular in the 70s.
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Post by bluetornados on Sept 9, 2023 21:55:36 GMT
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Post by trymer on Sept 10, 2023 8:32:09 GMT
The trouble with Mike Yarwoods routine was that some of the people he impersonated were so ridiculous in person that he couldnt make them seem funnier,Healey,Wilson and Jack Jones all real life clowns.
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Post by bluetornados on Sept 18, 2023 19:19:33 GMT
Roger Whittaker: Durham Town folk singer dies at 87..i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article30972302.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200d/0_GettyImages-181337861.jpgFolk singer Roger Whittaker, famous for his 1969 hit song Durham Town and expert whistling, has died at the age of 87. His other hits included The Last Farewell and New World in the Morning, and he sold nearly 50 million records around the world, his website said. After starting in folk clubs, he went on to success with the Skye Boat Song, a duet with Des O'Connor in 1986. He was also able to sing in several languages. They included German and French, allowing him to appeal to a wide audience, especially in Germany, where he was particularly popular. Born in Nairobi, Kenya, in 1936, his parents were from Staffordshire, England.
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Post by trymer on Sept 20, 2023 12:54:29 GMT
I didnt know anything about Roger Whittaker so I Googled him,apparently his father was murdered in Kenya and his mother tortured for 8 hours in the same incident,I couldnt find more details,does anyone know the full story ?
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Post by bluetornados on Sept 20, 2023 14:12:21 GMT
I didnt know anything about Roger Whittaker so I Googled him,apparently his father was murdered in Kenya and his mother tortured for 8 hours in the same incident,I couldnt find more details,does anyone know the full story ? This is probably what you have already read, i cannot find anything more... Before taking up a career in music, Whittaker studied medicine in South Africa and trained as a teacher in his native Kenya. He also completed his National Service in the Kenya Regiment. He said that he was "stupid, selfish and angry" in his youth and that the army "made a man" out of him. In 1964, Roger met Natalie O'Brien, and they married in August. They had two sons and three daughters: Emily, Lauren, Jessica, Guy, and Alexander. He also has 11 grandchildren. In 1986, he published his autobiography, So Far, So Good, co-written with his wife, who became his manager in 1989. On 1st April 1989, Whittaker's parents (who were still living in Kenya) were subjected to a brutal attack by a gang of four men in which his mother was tortured for 8 hours and his father was murdered. According to contemporary news, this attack started as a robbery. The perpetrators were never caught. His mother moved back to England after the incident. Roger Whittaker said about the incident, "It will affect me for the rest of my life, but I believe we should all live without hate if we can". Having lived in Ireland for some years, Roger and Natalie retired to France in 2012. Whittaker died on 13th September 2023, at the age of 87. |
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Post by oldie on Sept 20, 2023 17:08:18 GMT
I didnt know anything about Roger Whittaker so I Googled him,apparently his father was murdered in Kenya and his mother tortured for 8 hours in the same incident,I couldnt find more details,does anyone know the full story ? This is probably what you have already read, i cannot find anything more... Before taking up a career in music, Whittaker studied medicine in South Africa and trained as a teacher in his native Kenya. He also completed his National Service in the Kenya Regiment. He said that he was "stupid, selfish and angry" in his youth and that the army "made a man" out of him. In 1964, Roger met Natalie O'Brien, and they married in August. They had two sons and three daughters: Emily, Lauren, Jessica, Guy, and Alexander. He also has 11 grandchildren. In 1986, he published his autobiography, So Far, So Good, co-written with his wife, who became his manager in 1989. On 1st April 1989, Whittaker's parents (who were still living in Kenya) were subjected to a brutal attack by a gang of four men in which his mother was tortured for 8 hours and his father was murdered. According to contemporary news, this attack started as a robbery. The perpetrators were never caught. His mother moved back to England after the incident. Roger Whittaker said about the incident, "It will affect me for the rest of my life, but I believe we should all live without hate if we can". Having lived in Ireland for some years, Roger and Natalie retired to France in 2012. Whittaker died on 13th September 2023, at the age of 87. Horrible But live without hate..some on here would do well to acknowledge that sentiment |
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Post by bluetornados on Sept 20, 2023 19:52:41 GMT
This is probably what you have already read, i cannot find anything more... Before taking up a career in music, Whittaker studied medicine in South Africa and trained as a teacher in his native Kenya. He also completed his National Service in the Kenya Regiment. He said that he was "stupid, selfish and angry" in his youth and that the army "made a man" out of him. In 1964, Roger met Natalie O'Brien, and they married in August. They had two sons and three daughters: Emily, Lauren, Jessica, Guy, and Alexander. He also has 11 grandchildren. In 1986, he published his autobiography, So Far, So Good, co-written with his wife, who became his manager in 1989. On 1st April 1989, Whittaker's parents (who were still living in Kenya) were subjected to a brutal attack by a gang of four men in which his mother was tortured for 8 hours and his father was murdered. According to contemporary news, this attack started as a robbery. The perpetrators were never caught. His mother moved back to England after the incident. Roger Whittaker said about the incident, "It will affect me for the rest of my life, but I believe we should all live without hate if we can". Having lived in Ireland for some years, Roger and Natalie retired to France in 2012. Whittaker died on 13th September 2023, at the age of 87. Horrible But live without hate..some on here would do well to acknowledge that sentiment Exactly Les, Hate can manifest itself into acts of vicious depravity and perversion... |
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Post by bluetornados on Sept 25, 2023 22:13:29 GMT
David McCallum dead at 90: The Man From U.N.C.L.E. and NCIS actor passes away from natural causes surrounded by family in New York.i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/09/25/23/75828029-12559743-image-a-4_1695679243331.jpgActor David McCallum, who became a teen heartthrob in the hit series The Man From U.N.C.L.E. in the 1960s and was the eccentric medical examiner in the popular NCIS 40 years later, has died. He was 90. McCallum died Monday of natural causes surrounded by family at New York Presbyterian Hospital, CBS said in a statement. 'David was a gifted actor and author, and beloved by many around the world. He led an incredible life, and his legacy will forever live on through his family and the countless hours on film and television that will never go away,' CBS said in a statement. Scottish-born McCallum had been doing well appearing in such films A Night to Remember (about the  ), The Great Escape and The Greatest Story Ever Told (as Judas). But it was The Man From U.N.C.L.E. that made the blond actor with the Beatlesque haircut a household name in the mid-'60s. i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/09/25/22/75827775-12559743-FILE_David_McCallum_star_of_the_NBC_TV_series_The_Invisible_Man_-a-2_1695678322553.jpg
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Post by bluetornados on Sept 28, 2023 13:45:34 GMT
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Post by bluetornados on Oct 2, 2023 16:33:19 GMT
Francis Lee: Former Manchester City, England, Bolton and Derby striker dies aged 79..
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Lee received a CBE in 2016 for his services to football and charityFormer Manchester City and England striker Francis Lee has died, aged 79. Lee scored 148 goals in 330 appearances during an eight-year spell at City, helping the club win multiple honours, including the old First Division title in 1968. Lee, who started his career at Bolton Wanderers, joined Derby County from City, helping the Rams win their second league title in 1975. He also earned 27 caps for England, scoring 10 goals. ichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/480/cpsprodpb/1E15/production/_131310770_10436b57b55aed83abac0470c7ca5a2444a9c677.jpg"It is with the deepest sadness and heaviest of hearts we announce the passing of former Manchester City player and chairman Francis Lee, aged 79," a City statement read, calling Lee "a club legend in every sense" and one of City's "all-time greats". The club said Lee died on Monday morning after a long fight against cancer. In his time at City, Lee also won an FA Cup, a League Cup, the European Cup Winners' Cup and the Charity Shield twice. He returned to the club in 1994 as chairman, spending four years in that role. The statement continued: "Francis' wife Gill and children Charlotte, Jonny and Nik say he will be sorely missed and would like to thank everyone for their kind words."
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Post by trymer on Oct 2, 2023 18:17:09 GMT
Francis Lee: Former Manchester City, England, Bolton and Derby striker dies aged 79..
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Lee received a CBE in 2016 for his services to football and charityFormer Manchester City and England striker Francis Lee has died, aged 79. Lee scored 148 goals in 330 appearances during an eight-year spell at City, helping the club win multiple honours, including the old First Division title in 1968. Lee, who started his career at Bolton Wanderers, joined Derby County from City, helping the Rams win their second league title in 1975. He also earned 27 caps for England, scoring 10 goals. ichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/480/cpsprodpb/1E15/production/_131310770_10436b57b55aed83abac0470c7ca5a2444a9c677.jpg"It is with the deepest sadness and heaviest of hearts we announce the passing of former Manchester City player and chairman Francis Lee, aged 79," a City statement read, calling Lee "a club legend in every sense" and one of City's "all-time greats". The club said Lee died on Monday morning after a long fight against cancer. In his time at City, Lee also won an FA Cup, a League Cup, the European Cup Winners' Cup and the Charity Shield twice. He returned to the club in 1994 as chairman, spending four years in that role. The statement continued: "Francis' wife Gill and children Charlotte, Jonny and Nik say he will be sorely missed and would like to thank everyone for their kind words." Sad news,what a great player from a time when football was much more entertaining imo. |
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Post by bluetornados on Oct 6, 2023 16:11:52 GMT
Not a famous person as such, but her hubby certainly is: Lady Cathy Ferguson: Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson's wife dies aged 84..
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Sir Alex Ferguson credited his wife with persuading him not to retire in 2002Lady Cathy Ferguson, the wife of former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson, has died aged 84. The couple married in 1966, spending 57 years as husband and wife, and had three sons, including Peterborough boss Darren Ferguson. "We are deeply saddened to confirm the passing yesterday of Lady Cathy Ferguson," a statement from the Ferguson family said. "The family asks for privacy at this time." Manchester United said in a statement: "Everyone at Manchester United sends our heartfelt condolences to Sir Alex Ferguson and his family on the passing of Lady Cathy, a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother, and a tower of strength for Sir Alex throughout his career." Cathy and Sir Alex met in 1964 while they were both working at a typewriter factory. When Sir Alex announced his retirement as Manchester United manager in 2013, he said: "My wife Cathy has been the key figure throughout my career, providing a bedrock of both stability and encouragement. "Words are not enough to express what this has meant to me."
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Post by bluetornados on Oct 15, 2023 10:53:00 GMT
US actress Piper Laurie, star of The Hustler and Carrie, dies at 91..By Antoinette Radford, BBC News.i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article31191719.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200d/0_main-piper-laurie.jpgUS actress Piper Laurie - best known for her roles in The Hustler and Carrie films - has died aged 91, her manager has said. Marion Rosenberg told the Associated Press that the three-time Oscar nominee passed away in her Los Angeles home. She described the actress as "a superb talent and a wonderful human being." Her talents were not limited to acting - Laurie took a 15-year-break from acting to campaign for the civil rights movement. She was nominated for an Oscar for the first movie she starred in upon her return - Carrie. Born as Rosetta Jacobs, she was born in Detroit, Michigan to parents of Russian and Polish heritage. She was signed by Universal Studios at the age of 17 - earning a contract and a new name: Piper Laurie. However, Laurie became frustrated with the acting industry and being cast in the same roles, and broke her Hollywood contract - moving to New York to pursue other roles. She later stepped away from the profession on what became a 15-year-break and focussed her attentions on the civil rights movement and the Vietnam War. During that time she also married film critic Joe Morgenstern, and had a daughter. Laurie also starred in numerous TV shows including Matlock, Murder She Wrote, and played George Clooney's character's mother on ER. i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/10/14/22/76566569-12631493-image-a-8_1697318815826.jpg
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Post by bluetornados on Oct 21, 2023 17:48:03 GMT
RIP Sir Bobby Charlton OBE & CBE, A true proper Legend and Icon of our beautiful game, a Gentleman and Ambassador... Career Stats of Bobby Charlton Played 924, Goals 320, Clubs: Manchester United, PNE, Waterford, England Schoolboys, Youth, U23 & England. Bobby won the 1966 World Cup, 3 League titles, European Cup, FA Cup, 2 Charity Shields, 3 Youth Cups & 5 British Home Championships. Also a whole host of individual awards inc an OBE, CBE, Knight Bachelor and an Order of the Rising Sun 4th class. Bobby met his wife Norma Ball at an ice rink in Manchester in 1959 and they married in 1961. They had 2 daughters, Suzanne and Andrea. Suzanne was a weather forecaster for the BBC during the 1990s. In 2007, while publicising his forthcoming autobiography, Bobby revealed that he had a long-running feud with his brother Jack. Jack presented him with his BBC Sports Personality of the Year Lifetime Achievement Award on 14th December 2008. He said that he was 'knocked out' as he was presented the award by his brother. He received a standing ovation as he stood waiting for his prize. In November 2020, it was revealed that Bobby had been diagnosed with dementia. On 21st October 2023, a statement from Bobby's family confirmed that he had died that morning. This leaves Sir Geoff Hurst as the last living English player of the 1966 World Cup final. i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article29215758.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200d/0_Sport-Football-Old-Trafford-England-1968-Manchester-Uniteds-Bobby-Charlton.jpgi2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article31246851.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200d/0_GettyImages-518877256.jpgi2-prod.dailystar.co.uk/incoming/article31247388.ece/ALTERNATES/s615b/1_Sir-Bobby-Charlton-poses-with-the-trophy.jpgi2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article29021837.ece/ALTERNATES/s615b/0_Manchester-United-Premier-League-Winners-Parade.jpgi2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article29216037.ece/ALTERNATES/s615b/0_Bobby-And-The-Cup.jpgi2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article31246617.ece/ALTERNATES/s615b/0_GettyImages-1136887447.jpgi2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article31246818.ece/ALTERNATES/s615b/0_GettyImages-914920074.jpgi2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article10453480.ece/ALTERNATES/s615b/1968-European-Cup-Final-Manchester-United-v-Benfica-Wembley-Stadium-290568.jpgi2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article31246943.ece/ALTERNATES/s615b/0_FILE-Sir-Bobby-Charlton-England-World-Cup-winner-and-Manchester-United-legend-dies-Aged-86.jpgi2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article31246948.ece/ALTERNATES/s510b/0_Manchester-United-v-Leeds-United-Premier-League.jpgi2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article31246808.ece/ALTERNATES/s510b/0_Manchester-United-squad.jpg |
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Post by bluetornados on Oct 24, 2023 16:37:06 GMT
Bill Kenwright: Everton chairman and theatre producer dies aged 78..ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/800/cpsprodpb/B14F/production/_131519354_kenwright.jpgEverton chairman Bill Kenwright, an acclaimed West End theatre and film producer, has died at the age of 78. Kenwright had surgery to remove a cancerous tumour from his liver eight weeks ago. He had been on the board at Everton since 1989, taking over as chairman at Goodison Park in 2004. The Liverpudlian was also one of the UK's most successful theatre producers and played Gordon Clegg in Coronation Street between 1968 and 2012. Kenwright was awarded a CBE for his services to film and theatre in the 2001 New Years Honours List. Everton said it was "in mourning" following the death of Kenwright, who was the club's longest-serving chairman for more than a century. "The club has lost a chairman, a leader, a friend, and an inspiration," Everton added.
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