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Post by bluetornados on Apr 19, 2024 20:01:18 GMT
Leighton James: Former Wales, Burnley, Swansea and Derby winger dies aged 71..
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Burnley legend Leighton James played 54 games, scoring 10 goals for Wales
Leighton James, the former Wales winger who played more than 600 games in the Football League, has died at the age of 71. Capped 54 times by Wales, James played 399 games for Burnley in three spells and spent two years at Derby County. James also represented Swansea City, Sunderland, Bury and Newport County in a 19-year playing career before turning to management with several clubs. Burnley and Swansea said they were "saddened" at James' passing. Clarets chairman Alan Pace said: "We are sorry to hear the news of Leighton's passing. "He left an indelible mark on this football club and stories of his playing skills still echo around Turf Moor. "Our thoughts are with his family at this sad time." Swansea said James was "widely-regarded as one of the Swans' finest players". The Welsh club added James "was a key figure in the side that secured a first-ever promotion to the top-flight in 1981, scoring a stunning goal in the victory over Preston North End at Deepdale to complete the club's rise. "He went on to star the following campaign as John Toshack's side took the fight to the elite of English football, eventually finishing sixth in the First Division." Following the end of his playing career, James continued to be involved in football as a media pundit and was renowned for offering robust opinions. James was born on 16th February, 1953 in Loughor in Swansea and began his professional career with Burnley, making his league debut in November 1970 against Nottingham Forest. i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/04/19/21/83870669-13329441-image-a-118_1713556927078.jpgJames played 399 times for Burnley and scored 81 goals, with some considering him the club's greatest-ever playerAfter five years, 180 appearances for the Clarets and 45 goals, First Division champions Derby County paid a club record fee of £300,000 to take James to the Baseball Ground. James moved on to Queens Park Rangers before returning to Burnley, but he was forced to seek fresh pastures again when the Clarets were relegated to the third division. A move home appealed and James joined his local club Swansea City, helping them from the third division to the first in a period where James played some of his best football as part of the meteoric rise under manager John Toshack. Swansea swept from the bottom division to the top division in barely three years and enjoyed landmark wins over Liverpool, Manchester United, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur. James ended his club career with spells at Sunderland, Bury and Newport County before returning in 1986 to Burnley for a third spell, finally retiring in 1989. Before Ryan Giggs and Gareth Bale, James was the left winger who would get club and international fans pulses racing. Less than a year after making his Burnley bow and still a teenager, his first senior cap for Wales came in their 1-0 defeat away to Czechoslovakia. James never played in a major tournament for Wales, but he did play his part in some famous victories. His penalty secured a famous win over England at Wembley in the British Home Championships, but arguably his best international display came when he scored and generally dazzled in Wales' 4-1 victory over England at Wrexham in 1980. James scored 10 times for Wales, making his last appearance in 1983. After his playing career James went on to manage a number of non-league clubs in England and Wales, the most high-profile being Accrington Stanley in 1997-1998. In Wales he has managed Llanelli, Aberaman and Haverfordwest County. James also became well known in Wales after his playing days for some of his forthright views expressed as a radio pundit and newspaper columnist. That was best illustrated in 2006 when James had an explosive on-air argument with Robbie Savage over Savage's decision to retire from international football. James also worked as a lollipop man at Penyrheol Primary School in Swansea, but suffered a stroke in 2014. Swansea's players will wear black armbands as they pay respects to James at Huddersfield on Saturday, 20 April, as will their under-21s as they host Bristol City on the same day. Likewise Burnley's players will do so in the Premier League at Sheffield United.
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Post by bluetornados on Apr 22, 2024 15:05:51 GMT
Anyone who watches Gogglebox will remember George Gilbey 40, who has died after a fall from height at work..by Danny Fullbrook, BBC News, Essex.
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Channel 4 have led tributes to Gogglebox star George Gilbey who has died at the age of 40 after an accident at work Television personality George Gilbey has died after suffering a fall while at work. Essex Police said it was called to a road in Shoebury, near Southend-on-Sea, after a report that a man working at height had fallen. The 40-year-old died at the scene. Gilbey starred in 8 series of Channel 4's Gogglebox and also Celebrity Big Brother on Channel 5. C4 Gogglebox wrote on its official X account: "George was part of the Gogglebox family for 8 series alongside his mum Linda and step-dad Pete. "Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with Linda, and George’s family and friends at this very sad time." His stepfather Peter McGarry died in 2021, aged 71. i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/03/27/19/82964051-0-His_tragic_death_comes_less_than_three_years_after_his_father_Pe-a-2_1711568102717.jpg
George, from Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, rose to fame on the 2nd series of Gogglebox with his mother Linda McGarry and step-father Pete in 2013 Gilbey was one of the early regulars featured on reality show Gogglebox, appearing between 2013 and 2018. He appeared on 24-7 reality contest Celebrity Big Brother in 2014, finishing in 4th. Essex Police said it was called to the incident in Campfield Road at about 10am after "a man who was working at height had fallen and sustained an injury". i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/03/27/19/82965593-13246189-This_was_the_last_photo_that_George_Gilbey_posted_of_himself_on_-a-102_1711568632232.jpgThis was the last photo that George Gilbey posted of himself on social media - he said he had just bought a gym membership Former Gogglebox personality George Gilbey died from traumatic head and torso injuries after he fell from height while working, a coroner heard. The self-employed electrician, 40, was working in Shoeburyness, Essex, on 27th March. A short inquest hearing in Chelmsford was told Gilbey fell through a skylight while working on a roof. A man was arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter relating to Gilbey's death. The suspect, aged in his 40s, has since been released under investigation. A post-mortem examination found his injuries were "consistent with a fall from height," Essex coroner's court heard. Senior coroner Lincoln Brookes said he would adjourn proceedings for four months at the request of Essex Police. "[Gilbey] was working on a roof when he fell through a plastic skylight and landed on the ground below," coroner's officer Deborah Frost told the hearing. C4 Gogglebox wrote on its official X account, formerly known as Twitter, that its "thoughts and deepest condolences" were with Gilbey's loved ones following his death. A fundraiser set up to cover the cost of his funeral received more than £6,500 in donations from hundreds of people after it was launched. |
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Post by trymer on Apr 22, 2024 19:18:43 GMT
Leighton James: Former Wales, Burnley, Swansea and Derby winger dies aged 71..
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Burnley legend Leighton James played 54 games, scoring 10 goals for Wales
Leighton James, the former Wales winger who played more than 600 games in the Football League, has died at the age of 71. Capped 54 times by Wales, James played 399 games for Burnley in three spells and spent two years at Derby County. James also represented Swansea City, Sunderland, Bury and Newport County in a 19-year playing career before turning to management with several clubs. Burnley and Swansea said they were "saddened" at James' passing. Clarets chairman Alan Pace said: "We are sorry to hear the news of Leighton's passing. "He left an indelible mark on this football club and stories of his playing skills still echo around Turf Moor. "Our thoughts are with his family at this sad time." Swansea said James was "widely-regarded as one of the Swans' finest players". The Welsh club added James "was a key figure in the side that secured a first-ever promotion to the top-flight in 1981, scoring a stunning goal in the victory over Preston North End at Deepdale to complete the club's rise. "He went on to star the following campaign as John Toshack's side took the fight to the elite of English football, eventually finishing sixth in the First Division." Following the end of his playing career, James continued to be involved in football as a media pundit and was renowned for offering robust opinions. James was born on 16th February, 1953 in Loughor in Swansea and began his professional career with Burnley, making his league debut in November 1970 against Nottingham Forest. i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/04/19/21/83870669-13329441-image-a-118_1713556927078.jpgJames played 399 times for Burnley and scored 81 goals, with some considering him the club's greatest-ever playerAfter five years, 180 appearances for the Clarets and 45 goals, First Division champions Derby County paid a club record fee of £300,000 to take James to the Baseball Ground. James moved on to Queens Park Rangers before returning to Burnley, but he was forced to seek fresh pastures again when the Clarets were relegated to the third division. A move home appealed and James joined his local club Swansea City, helping them from the third division to the first in a period where James played some of his best football as part of the meteoric rise under manager John Toshack. Swansea swept from the bottom division to the top division in barely three years and enjoyed landmark wins over Liverpool, Manchester United, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur. James ended his club career with spells at Sunderland, Bury and Newport County before returning in 1986 to Burnley for a third spell, finally retiring in 1989. Before Ryan Giggs and Gareth Bale, James was the left winger who would get club and international fans pulses racing. Less than a year after making his Burnley bow and still a teenager, his first senior cap for Wales came in their 1-0 defeat away to Czechoslovakia. James never played in a major tournament for Wales, but he did play his part in some famous victories. His penalty secured a famous win over England at Wembley in the British Home Championships, but arguably his best international display came when he scored and generally dazzled in Wales' 4-1 victory over England at Wrexham in 1980. James scored 10 times for Wales, making his last appearance in 1983. After his playing career James went on to manage a number of non-league clubs in England and Wales, the most high-profile being Accrington Stanley in 1997-1998. In Wales he has managed Llanelli, Aberaman and Haverfordwest County. James also became well known in Wales after his playing days for some of his forthright views expressed as a radio pundit and newspaper columnist. That was best illustrated in 2006 when James had an explosive on-air argument with Robbie Savage over Savage's decision to retire from international football. James also worked as a lollipop man at Penyrheol Primary School in Swansea, but suffered a stroke in 2014. Swansea's players will wear black armbands as they pay respects to James at Huddersfield on Saturday, 20 April, as will their under-21s as they host Bristol City on the same day. Likewise Burnley's players will do so in the Premier League at Sheffield United. He was a fiery bloke,remember him getting sent off at Eastville,I think he punched Noel Parkinson. |
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Post by trymer on Apr 24, 2024 6:47:11 GMT
just heard that Frank field has died,sad news as he seemed like one of the few politicians who wanted to change things for the better for ordinary British people,came across as a decent bloke he must have felt the odd one out at Westminster.
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Post by bluetornados on Apr 24, 2024 8:10:50 GMT
Adding to the post above: Former Labour minister Frank Field dies aged 81..by Dan Grennan and David Willcock.i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/04/24/07/84020125-13343825-image-a-22_1713941188479.jpgTributes poured in today for former Labour minister Frank Field after his death from cancer at the age of 81. The veteran politician, who spent 40 years as MP for Birkenhead and pioneered welfare reform in the Tory Blair government had revealed a terminal diagnosis in 2021. His achievements were hailed from figures across Westminster politics, with shadow health secretary Wes Streeting saying he was 'a great parliamentarian, crusader for social justice and source of wise counsel.' 'What a blessing to have known him and benefited from his advice and kindness, even as his illness gripped him,' he said. And Tory former home secretary Priti Patel added that he was a 'kind and compassionate man and a great Parliamentarian'. She wrote on X: 'His unwavering moral compass, commitment to working cross-party and unshakable principles defined him and will be greatly missed.' Sir Lindsay Hoyle, Speaker of the House of Commons, said: 'As a former colleague, I watched in admiration as Frank Field navigated a career as a formidable MP, and as a minister, tasked with ''thinking the unthinkable'' on social care. 'He was neither cowed by the establishment or whips - which made his campaigns against hunger and food poverty, for climate change and the church, even more effective.' i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/04/24/07/84020143-13343825-image-m-26_1713941289688.jpgLord Field (pictured in 1973) served as an MP for 40 years from 1979 to 2019 before joining the House of Lords in 2020In an interview in January last year, Lord Field said it was 'a strange experience taking so long to die'. He said: 'I'm pretty tired. It's a strange experience taking so long to die. But there we are. 'It's affected my mouth, as you can see. It began about 10 years ago, when I was told I had prostate cancer. 'The hospital said, we must keep a watching brief on this. And they didn't. It spread everywhere.' Of his stay in hospice in 2021, Lord Field said he 'expected to be gone in weeks'. He said in January last year: 'Yes, it was jolly good. They sorted out my medicines. And I wanted to go and see what the place was like. 'I expected to be gone then, within weeks. And the doctors that spoke to me did as well. But life has gone on.' i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/04/24/07/84020113-13343825-image-a-27_1713941883254.jpgFrank Field revealed to the House of Lords in October 2021 that he was diagnosed with a terminal illness
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Post by trymer on May 2, 2024 7:30:27 GMT
Duane Eddy has died,surely the most distinctive guitarist ever, his career spanned decades.
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Post by bluetornados on May 2, 2024 15:23:01 GMT
Adding meat to the bones of the post above: Duane Eddy: legendary guitarist has died aged 86..by Zeenia Naqvee.
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Seen here in 1960The Grammy-winning musician passed away from cancer in Franklin, Tennessee, surrounded by family, according to his wife Deed Abbate. 'Duane inspired a generation of guitarists the world over with his unmistakable signature 'twang' sound,' a rep told Variety. 'He was the first rock and roll guitar god, a truly humble and incredible human being. He will be sorely missed.' The musician gained fame with a string of instrumental hits in the late '50s and early '60s including the theme to TV series Peter Gunn and Rebel Rouser. He's recognized as the most commercially successful instrumental artist in rock 'n' roll history, with 16 top-40 singles, and 100 million records sold worldwide. 'I had a distinctive sound that people could recognize and I stuck pretty much with that. I'm not one of the best technical players by any means; I just sell the best,' he told The Associated Press in a 1986 interview. 'A lot of guys are more skillful than I am with the guitar. i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/02/01/84347381-13373369-Eddy_recorded_over_50_albums_including_several_reissues_From_the-a-17_1714478575709.jpgSeen here in 1986Eddy recorded over 50 albums, including several reissues. From the 1980s onward, he scaled back his work, stating in 1986 that he was 'living off my royalties.' Born on April 26th, 1938, in Corning, New York, Eddy began playing guitar at the tender age of five. As a teenager, he relocated with his family to Arizona. In Coolidge, Arizona, Eddy crossed paths with DJ Lee Hazlewood, who produced the budding guitarist's breakthrough single Rebel Rouser in 1958. A year later, Eddy achieved another hit with his rendition of Henry Mancini's theme song for the private eye television series, Peter Gunn. i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/02/01/84346577-13373369-He_gained_induction_into_the_Rock_and_Roll_Hall_of_Fame_in_1994_-a-14_1714478575647.jpgHe gained induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994; seen in 2023Eddy's distinctive style left a lasting impression on younger British musicians like George Harrison of The Beatles and Hank Marvin of The Shadows, as well as inspiring numerous instrumental surf bands that emerged in Southern California during the early '60s, per Variety. Later on, Bruce Springsteen paid tribute to Eddy's aggressive guitar approach through the expansive sound of Born To Run. Eddy underwent a brief but notable resurgence in the late '80s, marked by his collaboration with Art of Noise on a synthesizer-heavy remake of Peter Gunn. This updated version soared to the top 10 in the UK charts and clinched the Grammy Award for Best Rock Instrumental in 1986. i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/02/01/84346575-13373369-The_Grammy_winning_musician_passed_away_from_cancer_in_Franklin_-a-16_1714478575708.jpgThe Grammy-winning musician passed away from cancer in Franklin, Tennessee, surrounded by family, according to wife Deed Abbate.
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Post by bluetornados on May 3, 2024 0:43:03 GMT
Ex-Ryder Cup player & Open runner-up Peter Oosterhuis dies aged 75...i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/02/16/84377997-0-image-a-1_1714664277869.jpgFormer Ryder Cup player Peter Oosterhuis has died at the age of 75. The Englishman, who played in six Ryder Cup matches and twice beat Arnold Palmer in the singles, had been suffering from Alzheimer's since 2014. In a fine career, Oosterhuis topped the European Tour's Order of Merit four times between 1971 and 1974 and on two occasions was runner up at The Open, having also taken a three-shot lead into the final round of the 1973 Masters. After retiring from professional golf in the mid-Nineties, Oosterhuis became one of the most popular commentators in the game with CBS in the United States. A fine story-teller, he once shared a memorable tale from the aftermath of his halved singles match with Lee Trevino in the 1973 Ryder Cup at Muirfield. i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/02/16/84378175-0-image-a-2_1714664443982.jpgFormer Ryder Cup player Peter Oosterhuis (centre) has died at the age of 75Oosterhuis passed away one day short of his 76th birthday.
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Post by bluetornados on May 5, 2024 17:37:56 GMT
Bernard Hill: Yosser Hughes and Lord of the Rings actor dies aged 79..By Paul Gribben & Noor Nanji, BBC News.i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article32740501.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200e/0_Picture-1277174.jpgActor Bernard Hill, best known for roles in  and Lord of the Rings, has died aged 79. He played Captain Edward Smith in the 1997 Oscar-winning film and King Théoden in the Lord of the Rings. His breakout role was in BBC TV drama Boys from the Blackstuff, where he portrayed Yosser Hughes, a character who struggled - and often failed - to cope with unemployment in Liverpool. He died early on Sunday morning, his agent Lou Coulson confirmed. Hill, who was from Manchester, was due to return to TV screens in series two of The Responder, a BBC drama starring Martin Freeman, which begins airing on Sunday. Lindsay Salt, director of BBC Drama, paid tribute to him, saying: "Bernard Hill blazed a trail across the screen, and his long-lasting career filled with iconic and remarkable roles is a testament to his incredible talent." "From Boys from the Blackstuff, to Wolf Hall, The Responder, and many more, we feel truly honoured to have worked with Bernard at the BBC. Our thoughts are with his loved ones at this sad time." In Boys from the Blackstuff, Hill drew praise for his gritty portrayal of Yosser Hughes, an intense and memorable character who pleaded "Gizza job" as he sought work. That show won a Bafta for best drama series in 1983, and in 2000 it was ranked seventh on a British Film Institute list of the best TV shows ever made. i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article32740355.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200e/0_Titanic.jpgAnother of Hill's memorable BBC TV performances came in the 2015 drama series Wolf Hall, adapted from Hilary Mantel's book about the court of Henry VIII. Hill portrayed the Duke of Norfolk - an uncle of Anne Boleyn and an enemy of Cardinal Wolsey. Hill was also much loved for his performances in Peter Jackson's epic trilogy The Lord of the Rings. He joined the cast for the second film, 2002's The Two Towers, and returned to the franchise for 2003's The Return Of The King, which picked up 11 Oscars. Other roles in his decades-long career included the 1976 BBC TV series I, Claudius, an appearance in 1982's Gandhi, Shirley Valentine in 1989, The Scorpion King in 2002 and 2008 Tom Cruise film Valkyrie. Hill was meant to be at Comic Con Liverpool on Saturday, but had to cancel at the last minute, the convention said in a post on X. As news of his death broke, the organisers said on the platform they were "heartbroken" at Hill's death, and wished his family "a lot of strength". i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article32740445.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200e/0_468000The-Responder.jpgThe late actor appears as Tom in the second series of The Responder, due to premiere this evening
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Post by bluetornados on May 20, 2024 7:59:02 GMT
Australian music legend Frank Ifield dies aged 86..by Monique Friedlander.i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/20/06/85086839-13437099-image-m-110_1716181585913.jpgLegendary Australian singer and guitarist Frank Ifield has died aged 86. The iconic musician's passing was announced by his friend, music historian and journalist Glenn A. Baker, who revealed on Facebook that Frank peacefully died in his sleep on Saturday night. He is survived by wife Carole Wood and two children who he shared with ex-wife Gillian Bowden. Frank, who was born in England but grew up in Australia, boasted a glittering music career that began when he was just 13 years old. After being given a guitar by his grandmother, the talented youngster taught himself how to play and began writing songs that included yodelling. By the time he was 19, Frank had released 44 records and had become the number one recording artist in Australia, New Zealand and Tasmania. Taking a risk at the peak of his stardom Down Under, Frank moved to London in 1959 and went on to release four number-one hits on the UK singles chart - his cover versions of the songs I Remember You, Lovesick Blues, The Wayward Wind and Confessin' That I Love You. Three of these hits came before the Beatles shot to fame, and for a period of time he even allowed the British band to perform as his opening act. Other accomplishments include performing in front of Queen Elizabeth II at the Royal Variety Show in 1965, starring in his own movie Up Jumped a Swagman, and being presented with the Medal of the Order of Australia for service to the arts as an entertainer in 2009. In 1986, Frank was diagnosed with pneumonia and underwent surgery to remove part of a lung. His vocal cords were damaged during the surgery, which prevented him from singing and yodelling for years. In 2005, Frank co-wrote his autobiography, I Remember Me: the First 25 Years.
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Post by bluetornados on May 22, 2024 20:59:39 GMT
David Wilkie dies aged 70 as tributes paid to British swimming Olympic icon, his family have announced..by Felix Keith. i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article32870237.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200d/0_David-Wilkie-Scottish-swimmer.jpgOlympic swimming champion David Wilkie has died aged 70 from cancer. Wilkie is best known for winning a gold medal in the 200m breaststroke at the Olympic Games in Montreal in 1976. The Scot also won two Olympic silver medals and three world titles during a successful swimming career. He was voted British Sports personality of the year in 1975 and was awarded an MBE in 1977. A statement from his family read: “It is with great sadness that the family of David Wilkie MBE announce that he died peacefully surrounded by his family this morning, following his brave battle with cancer.” Team GB tweeted: "Our thoughts are with David's family and friends." i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/sport/other-sports/article32870234.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200e/0_GettyImages-930158272.jpgHe is survived by his wife, Helen, and children Natasha and Adam. Adam Wilkie said: “My dad was a truly wonderful man, father, and husband. He achieved so much in his life and those that knew him will never forget his love for life, kindness, and wonderful sense of humour.” Former British Olympic swimmer Sharron Davies tweeted: "I am so sad to hear of the loss of Olympic champion superstar breaststroker, my first crush & definitely an inspiration, proud Scotsman David Wilkie who died earlier today, sleep tight old friend x." The best moment of Wilkie's career came in Montreal in 1976, when he took gold in the 200m breaststroke while taking over three seconds off the world record in the process. He was unbeaten over 200m for four years and surprisingly chose to retire one month after the Games at the age of just 22. Wilkie won his first major medal - a bronze - at the 1970 Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh while representing Scotland. He picked up a gold medal at the World Championships in 1973 in Belgrade, and two years later he won both 100m and 200m breaststroke titles in Cali. He remained involved in swimming after retiring from competing and helped develop technology around the sport. Wilkie founded a company called Health Perception in 1986 and sold it for £7.8million in 2004. In 2009 he helped found a pet food business. |
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Post by bluetornados on Jun 3, 2024 8:25:41 GMT
Rob Burrow, Last night, Leeds Rhinos said it was with "deep sadness" they announced his death aged 41..ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/800/cpsprodpb/vivo/live/images/2024/6/3/29d72e77-1e18-4421-9fb6-583e27bfe453.jpgRob Burrow played rugby league for the Rhinos before his diagnosis with motor neurone disease in 2019. Since then, he campaigned for more research into MND, with millions of pounds raised towards a new Rob Burrow Centre in Leeds, to care for those living with the disease. His former teammate and friend Kevin Sinfield, who had spearheaded fundraising efforts by completing mammoth challenges, has led tributes. "You will continue to inspire me every single day," he said. ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/800/cpsprodpb/vivo/live/images/2024/6/3/9dffd563-e972-4a3d-8090-d8c4914e905e.jpgPeople gather at Headingley to pay tribute..Last night and this morning, we've seen hundreds of people pay their respects to Rob Burrow at Headingley Stadium. Flowers, shirts and scarves have been placed at the home of Leeds Rhinos, who Burrow played for before his MND diagnosis. ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/800/cpsprodpb/vivo/live/images/2024/6/3/10fc7572-4cb4-4699-b3ed-06e59386dbd2.jpgichef.bbci.co.uk/news/800/cpsprodpb/vivo/live/images/2024/6/3/993db3c3-db8b-4152-b8e0-b96f1d16492c.jpgichef.bbci.co.uk/news/800/cpsprodpb/vivo/live/images/2024/6/3/b1a41e22-e1d1-49e7-9051-153f990577ef.jpg'I will miss you my little mate' says Sinfield..Kevin Sinfield has written about the love he had for friend and former teammate Rob Burrow, following his death. "Today was the day that I hoped would never come. "The world has lost a great man and a wonderful friend to so so many. "You fought so bravely until the end & became a beacon of hope and inspiration, not only for the MND community but for all those who saw & heard your story. ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/800/cpsprodpb/vivo/live/images/2024/6/3/06b6f886-b8d6-4614-b92d-53b47cb4c6a1.jpgichef.bbci.co.uk/news/800/cpsprodpb/vivo/live/images/2024/6/3/ae23cd54-0dc8-483e-8ed6-c0bdc2302369.jpgRob Burrow 'used every opportunity' says MND charity..The MND Association said Burrow was a "consistent & passionate advocate for people with MND" & "used every opportunity to raise awareness of the disease". ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/800/cpsprodpb/vivo/live/images/2024/6/3/0abfe3c5-4da8-45a3-98b5-a8e59d2262ee.jpgichef.bbci.co.uk/news/800/cpsprodpb/vivo/live/images/2024/6/3/30ace78d-5b13-464b-80b2-9ab15bb086ef.jpgichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/1024/cpsprodpb/74ff/live/3449ae40-217c-11ef-baa7-25d483663b8e.jpg
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Post by ltdgas on Jun 3, 2024 8:59:45 GMT
Rob Burrow, Last night, Leeds Rhinos said it was with "deep sadness" they announced his death aged 41..ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/800/cpsprodpb/vivo/live/images/2024/6/3/29d72e77-1e18-4421-9fb6-583e27bfe453.jpgRob Burrow played rugby league for the Rhinos before his diagnosis with motor neurone disease in 2019. Since then, he campaigned for more research into MND, with millions of pounds raised towards a new Rob Burrow Centre in Leeds, to care for those living with the disease. His former teammate and friend Kevin Sinfield, who had spearheaded fundraising efforts by completing mammoth challenges, has led tributes. "You will continue to inspire me every single day," he said. ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/800/cpsprodpb/vivo/live/images/2024/6/3/9dffd563-e972-4a3d-8090-d8c4914e905e.jpgPeople gather at Headingley to pay tribute..Last night and this morning, we've seen hundreds of people pay their respects to Rob Burrow at Headingley Stadium. Flowers, shirts and scarves have been placed at the home of Leeds Rhinos, who Burrow played for before his MND diagnosis. ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/800/cpsprodpb/vivo/live/images/2024/6/3/10fc7572-4cb4-4699-b3ed-06e59386dbd2.jpgichef.bbci.co.uk/news/800/cpsprodpb/vivo/live/images/2024/6/3/993db3c3-db8b-4152-b8e0-b96f1d16492c.jpgichef.bbci.co.uk/news/800/cpsprodpb/vivo/live/images/2024/6/3/b1a41e22-e1d1-49e7-9051-153f990577ef.jpg'I will miss you my little mate' says Sinfield..Kevin Sinfield has written about the love he had for friend and former teammate Rob Burrow, following his death. "Today was the day that I hoped would never come. "The world has lost a great man and a wonderful friend to so so many. "You fought so bravely until the end & became a beacon of hope and inspiration, not only for the MND community but for all those who saw & heard your story. ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/800/cpsprodpb/vivo/live/images/2024/6/3/06b6f886-b8d6-4614-b92d-53b47cb4c6a1.jpgichef.bbci.co.uk/news/800/cpsprodpb/vivo/live/images/2024/6/3/ae23cd54-0dc8-483e-8ed6-c0bdc2302369.jpgRob Burrow 'used every opportunity' says MND charity..The MND Association said Burrow was a "consistent & passionate advocate for people with MND" & "used every opportunity to raise awareness of the disease". ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/800/cpsprodpb/vivo/live/images/2024/6/3/0abfe3c5-4da8-45a3-98b5-a8e59d2262ee.jpgichef.bbci.co.uk/news/800/cpsprodpb/vivo/live/images/2024/6/3/30ace78d-5b13-464b-80b2-9ab15bb086ef.jpgichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/1024/cpsprodpb/74ff/live/3449ae40-217c-11ef-baa7-25d483663b8e.jpg Rip rob , 10 yrs since I lost my brother to mnd , similar age , watching rob as a rugby player and then seeing him carried by Kevin sin field reminded me so much of my brother , outgoing , mad fisherman , loved walking the outdoor then within a year a shell , having to pick him up for carers to wash him , carry him to his bed , reading books for him I’ve no words to describe mnd , I just live with the thought they will find a cure for it one day Thoughts with robs wife , kids & family Nb and for what Kevin sinfield did for his mate rob , my total respect to you |
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Post by bluetornados on Jun 6, 2024 4:03:45 GMT
Jeanette Charles, Queen Elizabeth II's lookalike - has died aged 96 (the same age as Her Majesty)..by David Wilkes.
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In her heyday and with a long list of hit movie appearances behind her, she was deemed the most famous lookalike in the world. Jeannette Charles, who reigned supreme in the world of lookalikes by impersonating Queen Elizabeth II, has died aged 96 – the same age reached by the late monarch. The mother-of-three and grandmother-of-four passed away in a care home in Great Baddow, Essex, on Sunday, surrounded by loved ones, her family revealed last night. She began working as a lookalike in 1971, when she was a housewife married to her late husband Kenneth, and turned her striking resemblance to Queen Elizabeth into a career that lasted until she retired in 2014. i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/04/21/85716347-13494847-image-a-41_1717534700605.jpgJeannette appearing in 1988 comedy The Naked Gun as the late QueenScreen credits included 1978's The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash with Eric Idle, 1988's The Naked Gun with Leslie Nielsen and Priscilla Presley, and Austin Powers In Goldmember with Mike Myers, Beyonce and Michael Caine. Her daughter Carol Christophi said: 'Mum was a real character and a force of nature. She had an amazing life. 'She was always respectful of the Queen and adored the Royal Family. We will miss her dearly.'
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Post by bluetornados on Jun 8, 2024 21:21:59 GMT
Dave Myers Update: 'Proud' 20,000 bikers finish Dave Myers tribute ride..by Pamela Tickell & Jennie Dennett, BBC News, North East and Cumbria.
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The bikers, led by Si King, stopped at the National Motorcycle Museum in Solihull on their way to Barrow-in-FurnessThousands of motorcyclists have arrived at the end of a mammoth ride from London to Cumbria to celebrate the life of Hairy Biker Dave Myers. The TV chef died in February, at the age of 66, after he was diagnosed with cancer. 'Dave Day' has seen a huge remembrance procession of bikers journeying from the capital to Myer's coastal home town of Barrow-in-Furness. Organisers said some 20,000 people joined the ride up the country - with the distance between the first and last biker spanning about 25km (16 miles). Fellow Hairy Biker Si King addressed the crowds waiting to greet the bikers and said: "Thank you. You’ve made David Myers very proud." His words drew cheers, and Myers' widow Lili said: "Dave was always a Barrovian in his heart, he loved Barrow and he wanted to put Barrow on the map. "And today, beyond his grave, he’s done it again." i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/08/16/85876877-13508323-image-a-13_1717860206301.jpgi.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/08/16/85876883-13508323-image-a-14_1717860239787.jpgi.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/08/16/85876879-13508323-image-a-17_1717860366840.jpgi.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/08/13/85872965-13508323-image-a-28_1717850641763.jpgi.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/08/14/85872839-13508323-image-a-38_1717852375926.jpgi.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/08/09/85869733-13508323-image-a-6_1717836054370.jpgi.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/08/14/85869715-13508323-image-a-39_1717852419264.jpgAs the riders set off on Saturday morning, fellow Hairy Biker Si King described it as "amazing" and a "celebration of the best friend that I've lost". Many of those who gathered at the start point, the Ace Cafe in north London, were wearing Hawaiian shirts. King said of the crowd: "Everybody's got that lovely Dave sartorial elegance about them, ie dodgy shirt. "Some of them have had them specially printed, it's remarkable." He added: "You never know how these things are going to impact you. It is a celebration of Dave's life. "That's why we're here, because he was so irritatingly positive all of the time. And we love him and that's why we're here." Before the event, Mrs Myers said: "We have people coming from all over the country. We have people coming from Texas, from Malaysia, from all over Europe. "Oh, it's endearing. It just helps me go through my process of grief because it just makes me feel that I'm not on my own with all this. i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/08/09/85869707-13508323-image-a-8_1717836112346.jpgi.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/08/09/85869161-13508323-The_bike_convoy_will_pick_up_Dave_s_wife_Lili_pictured_left_who_-a-3_1717835945118.jpg
The bike convoy will pick up Dave's wife Lili, who he met while filming the 1st series of his TV cookery & travel show while they were filming in Transylvania
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Post by trymer on Jun 9, 2024 11:02:49 GMT
Poor old Dr Michael Mosely found dead on a Greek island, I listened to his radio show and i am quite surprised that he went walking in the hot midday sun.
With rising temperatures in the UK people should avoid walking their dogs or going for a run when its very hot,go out early morning or in the evening instead.
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Post by bluetornados on Jun 9, 2024 18:17:03 GMT
ichef.bbci.co.uk/live-experience/cps/1440/cpsprodpb/9854/production/_133369983_36781b6726ea4fedc3859aa7245ab5c9cf272ee9.jpgThe wife of TV and radio presenter Dr Michael Mosley, who went missing on the Greek island of Symi, has paid tribute to her "wonderful, funny, kind and brilliant husband" In a statement Clare Bailey Mosley said her husband "so very nearly made it. He did an incredible climb, took the wrong route and collapsed where he couldn’t be easily seen" by search teams Tributes have also been paid to the "immediately likeable, genuinely funny" man, from those who worked with him and the wider public who benefitted from his work A body was found earlier on Sunday beside Agia Marina beach after Mosley went missing while holidaying on the island with his wife He left Agios Nikolaos beach before setting off to the centre of the island on Wednesday. It was extremely hot on Symi on that day, with temperatures hitting 40C in the afternoon A police source told BBC News the deceased had been dead "for a number of days" The TV presenter is well known for BBC programmes including the podcast Just One Thing and the series Trust Me, I'm A Doctor ichef.bbci.co.uk/live-experience/cps/624/cpsprodpb/vivo/live/images/2024/6/9/1722d3c6-d14e-4e2f-9b0d-8b8a22cb4ed9.jpgichef.bbci.co.uk/live-experience/cps/624/cpsprodpb/vivo/live/images/2024/6/9/d85ba3da-2d67-4867-aed1-71c603d0ccf5.jpgichef.bbci.co.uk/live-experience/cps/624/cpsprodpb/vivo/live/images/2024/6/9/5e7a5b20-5fe6-4152-9fe7-b7c8f4fe1656.jpgichef.bbci.co.uk/live-experience/cps/624/cpsprodpb/vivo/live/images/2024/6/9/dd50d369-cdc2-4e62-96c1-fefa80525ee3.jpgichef.bbci.co.uk/live-experience/cps/624/cpsprodpb/vivo/live/images/2024/6/9/0fd05897-dea8-4a64-b029-bdc03cb53590.jpgCelebrity chef Jamie Oliver pays tribute to 'kind and gentle' Michael Mosley:Jamie Oliver, the celebrity chef and healthy eating campaigner, paid tribute to Michael Mosley as a "wonderfully sweet, kind and gentle man". Dr Mosley "did such a lot of good for public health" through his research and TV shows, Oliver wrote on Instagram. "He was a curious investigator, producer and presenter and often changed the conversation around many public health issues for the better." "He will be sadly missed," Oliver wrote, adding his thoughts were with Dr Mosley's family.
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Post by bluetornados on Jun 13, 2024 8:12:54 GMT
Nicholas Ball has died at the age of 78..by Laura Fox.i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/06/16/85802483-13502395-The_actor_pictured_as_gang_boss_Terry_Bates_passed_away_followin-a-119_1717686816880.jpgTributes have been paid to EastEnders actor Nicholas Ball, after his agent revealed he's died at the age of 78. The actor 'passed away following a short illness' following a 'successful acting career on stage and screen spanned an impressive six decades'. He played gang lord Terry Bates in BBC soap EastEnders, who attacked Peggy Mitchell (Barbara Windsor) while smashing up the Queen Victoria pub. Also in the drama Footballers' Wives took on the role of the chairman of the club and ex-rock star Garry Ryan. Nicholas was also the lead in private detective show Hazell as the main character, James 'Jim' Hazell, who is a cockney former policeman originally created by Gordon Williams and footballer Terry Venables, who wrote books under the name PB Yuill. Hazell ran for two series betwee 1978-1979 over 22 one hour episodes, with Nicholas starring opposite Roddy McMillan as Detective Inspector 'Choc' Minty. Ball also appeared in episodes of crime shows Jonathan Creek, Hustle, Heartbeat and Bergerac along with comedies Red Dwarf and The Young Ones and drama The Crezz. He also had roles in small and big screen films including war drama Overlord, thriller Rogue Male, crime drama The Krays: Dead Man Walking and Jilly Cooper adaptation The Man Who Made Husbands Jealous. i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/06/13/85795185-13501689-image-a-66_1717678074887.jpg
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Post by francegas on Jun 13, 2024 17:53:14 GMT
Arthur "Gaps" Hendrickson of the band The Selecter has died aged 73 of Cancer.
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Post by bluetornados on Jun 13, 2024 21:44:20 GMT
Adding to the post above: The Selecter frontman Arthur 'Gaps' Hendrickson dies aged 73 after a short illness..by Alesia Fiddler.i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/12/01/86000453-13520083-image-a-89_1718151456320.jpgThe Selecter frontman Arthur 'Gaps' Hendrickson has died aged 73 after a short illness. His ska bandmates have paid tribute to the 'talented musician and absolute gentleman' after he passed away on June 11. The singer was part of the current line-up alongside Charley 'Aitch' Bembridge and Pauline Black and was diagnosed with cancer in 2023. He had worked with the band over the years and shortly before his death. The group released their latest album, Human Algebra, in April last year. i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/12/01/86000461-13520083-image-a-90_1718151460097.jpgi.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/12/01/86000483-13520083-image-a-91_1718151462940.jpgFellow band mate Black had joined The Selecter, inspired by punk and reggae, in 1979 and the band released their debut album Too Much Pressure the next year. She posted on Facebook that she was 'too devastated to say anything coherent at the moment' following Hendrickson's death. It added: 'He passed away in the early hours of Tuesday 11th June 2024 in Coventry, the city where he came to fame as frontman for the 2-Tone group The Selecter. 'Gappa was actively performing with the group until he was diagnosed with cancer last year. Even then, he fought his way back from ill health to join Jools Holland's R&B Orchestra as a guest artist for their Autumn/Winter Tour 2023. 'Gaps was known the world over for singing the title track on The Selecter's debut album Too Much Pressure, he brought a captivating angst and frustration to the track as he described the trials and tribulations of daily life for the working man. 'He will be sorely missed by all those who knew him. Funeral arrangements will be announced in due course.' i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/12/01/70067249-13520083-The_Selecter_are_still_making_vibrant_new_music_and_their_16th_a-a-94_1718151594595.jpg
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and Lord of the Rings, has died aged 79.