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Jockey Liam Treadwell, who rode 100-1 shot Mon Mome to win the 2009 Grand National at Aintree, has died aged 34.

Suspected suicide,what a tragedy<rose>
 
Ennio Morricone, the Italian composer whose credits include the "spaghetti" Westerns that made Clint Eastwood a star, has died in Rome aged 91.

You might not know the guy,but you will certainly know his music.

RIP Ennio <rose>
 
Great talent. "Oh Well" was featured on Wings of Pegasus' youtube site this week, so I've been listening to their old stuff.

RIP
 
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Musician Wayne Fontana has died at the age of 74.

The 60s music sensation, famed for his tune the Game of Love with group The Mindbenders, passed away at Stepping Hill Hospital in Stockport.

Another 60s icon from my youth.
RIP Wayne<rose>
 
'Come on baby 'cause the time is right
Love your daddy with all your might'

Sounds a bit dubious, but them's the times!

RIP, another one bites the dust. Great memories. <rose>
 
Actress Dame Diana Rigg, famous for roles including Emma Peel in TV series The Avengers and Olenna Tyrell in Game of Thrones, has died at the age of 82.
Her daughter, actress Rachael Stirling, said she died of cancer, after being diagnosed in March.
"She spent her last months joyfully reflecting on her extraordinary life, full of love, laughter and a deep pride in her profession," she added.
Dame Diana also played the only woman who became Mrs James Bond.
She played Tracy in 1969 film On Her Majesty's Secret Service.

RIP Diana <rose><rose>
 
British boxing legend and former world champion Alan Minter has died at the age of 69.
Minter, who won a bronze medal at the 1972 Olympics in Munich, claimed the undisputed world middleweight title against Italian Vito Antuofermo in Las Vegas in 1980.
After he won a rematch against Antuofermo, Minter lost the title to Marvin Hagler inside three rounds at Wembley Arena later that year.

RIP Alan<rose><rose>
 
Actress Dame Diana Rigg, famous for roles including Emma Peel in TV series The Avengers and Olenna Tyrell in Game of Thrones, has died at the age of 82.
Her daughter, actress Rachael Stirling, said she died of cancer, after being diagnosed in March.
"She spent her last months joyfully reflecting on her extraordinary life, full of love, laughter and a deep pride in her profession," she added.
Dame Diana also played the only woman who became Mrs James Bond.
She played Tracy in 1969 film On Her Majesty's Secret Service.

RIP Diana <rose><rose>
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