Wayne Osmond, one of the original members of The Osmonds, has died aged 73. The singer, who rose to fame alongside his siblings including Donny, Jimmy and Marie Osmond, died on New Year's Day with his wife and five children by his side after suffering a stroke, family members said in posts on social media. "His legacy of faith, music, love, and laughter have influenced the lives of many people around the world," a family statement said. "He would want everyone to know that the gospel of Jesus Christ is true, that families are forever, and that banana splits are the best dessert. We love him and will miss him dearly
RIP David Lodge, age 89. His 'Campus Trilogy' is a great mix of satire and laugh-out-loud comedy. And anyone who's a bit hard of hearing, like me, must read Deaf Sentence.
Drag star The Vivienne, 32. Not really my demographic, but really good in The Wizard of Oz at New Theatre a couple of years ago and that’s no age. RIP
Peter Yarrow, singer-songwriter and founding member of the folk-music trio Peter, Paul and Mary, has died at 86.
Very sad. Marvellous band..RIP Peter Yarrow who co-wrote the following,,, a few more PPM samples...covered a lot of Dylan's stuff...
9th: laurie holloway, 86, pianist and composer of many tv themes. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laurie_Holloway
Singer Sam Moore, who performed as one half of the Grammy-winning R&B duo Sam & Dave, has died at the age of 89. Moore passed away in Coral Gables, Florida after suffering complications from a surgery. The hitmaker was known for his '60s-era chart toppers Soul Man, I Thank You, and Hold On I’m Coming.
One of the acts I wish I had seen live. Lad I know was in a band who supported the 1967 Stax Tour. Said he pitied anyone who had to follow them they put on such a performance. (What a band behind them as well, Booker T and the MGs with the Memphis Horns on these clips))
Man City legend Tony Book aged 90. Saw him play a few times. Helped build Man City up in the 1960s for a great period in their history. Great leader. https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/breaking-tony-book-manchester-city-34477126
An amazing career. Didn’t enter league football until he was over 30 and ended up captaining Man City to a league title a few years later. His wiki is well worth a read RIP
Remember reading about it at the time. An amazing progression. Malcolm Alison knew a good thing when he was manager at Bath and it helped him to make that period the most successful in City’s history up to that time.
today, tuesday 14th, after a heart attack on sunday, comedian tony slattery, 65. he'd been unwell for a long time. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c93lqxgznnwo https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Slattery
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Yes. Manic depression and bipolar from his documentary a few years ago. Many who suffer from these drink or do drugs to self-medicate, so the drugs/drink are a solution, rather than the problem.. although not a particularly healthy solution.