Brian Aldiss, SciFi writer, dies at the age of 92. https://www.theguardian.com/books/2017/aug/21/science-fiction-author-brian-aldiss-dies-aged-92
please log in to view this image Southampton announce death of chief scout Bill Green SOUTHAMPTON have announced the death of their chief scout, Bill Green, at the age of 66.
new zealand cricketer tom pritchard goes for a hundred. http://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-new...ricket-team-pacer-tom-pritchard-dies-aged-100 played first class cricket from 1937 to 1955 and took 818 wickets at 23.30. didn't make the national team. only three new zealanders have taken more wickets. played for warwickshire after the war and is the only warwickshire bowler to take three hat-tricks.
Ray Donovan actor and comedian Jay Thomas dead after losing his battle with cancer at the age of 69 Jay is known for his roles in Cheers, Murphy Brown and sitcom Love and War He passed away with wife Sally and sons Sam, Max and J.T. by his side Agent and long-time friend Don Buchwald confirmed the news via a statement In addition to playing Eddie LeBec in Cheers, he played obnoxious TV talk show host Jerry Gold on Murphy Brown from 1989 until 1998 Most recently, Jay was seen in Ray Donovan as Stalker.com owner Marty
Farewell to a Hollywood Director.. Tobe Hooper ..74. Leatherface's Texas Chainsaw Massacre Director has passed. A staple diet of viewing films of this genre in my youth.
American middle-distance runner David Torrence has been found dead in a swimming pool in Arizona at the age of 31.
Heartbroken Alexandra Burke announces death of her Soul II Soul singer mother Melissa Bell aged just 53. Poor woman suffered nine years of kidney failure brought on by diabetes.
That description always reminds me of this MPFC sketch Edit: There is no intention on my part of being irreverent to the departed on this thread. I have attended many a wake and the general mood always seems to involve lots of humour in remembering friends and family. Apologies if any one takes offence.
Terrific obituary from Scorsese. https://www.theguardian.com/film/2017/sep/01/jerry-lewis-martin-scorsese-king-comedy-nutty-professor