Jamaican boxing legend Mike McCallum, who was a three-weight world champion during the 1980s and 1990s, has died at the age of 68. McCallum died suddenly near his home in Las Vegas on Saturday (31 May), with the Jamaica Observer reporting that he was on his way to the gym when he fell ill and pulled his car off the road. He was later found unresponsive and later pronounced dead. Jamaican boxing legend Mike McCallum dies aged 68
Frederick Forsyth writer (Day of the Jackal and many others) 86 RIP The Day of the Jackal author Frederick Forsyth dies - BBC News
Frederick Forsyth, the author who turned his adventures as a journalist and work with MI6 into bestselling thrillers, has died after a brief illness aged 86. Forsyth brought a reporter’s eye to his fiction, transforming the thriller genre with a series of novels including The Day of the Jackal, The Odessa File and The Dogs of War. Combining meticulous research with firecracker plots, he published a series of novels that sold more than 75m copies around the world, and won him honours including a CBE in 1997 and the Crime Writers’ Association Diamond Dagger award.
Day of the Jackal is a fantastic read. Book I didn’t want to put down. Odessa file a great novel too.
june 5th: bob andrews, 75, keyboard player for brinsley schwarz and the rumour (as in graham parker and) and producer (including stop the cavalry, etc) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Andrews_(keyboardist)
Sly Stone - music legend, innovator, genius - 82 "Sly was a monumental figure, a groundbreaking innovator, and a true pioneer who redefined the landscape of pop, funk, and rock music," his family said. "His iconic songs have left an indelible mark on the world, and his influence remains undeniable."
Eight reported killed in a school shooting in Graz, Austria... RIP Several confirmed dead in Austria school shooting, interior ministry says - live updates - BBC News
Sly & The family were a big part of the music of my teens; we had a lot of Motown and soul bands back then but none of them sounded like Sly, they were original - the 69' album 'Stand!' was certainly a classic and played to death on my old Dansette record player, loved the title track ...
Brian Wilson - the co-founder of The Beach Boys - has died at the age of 82. In a statement, published on his website, his family said: "We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away. "We are at a loss for words right now. Please respect our privacy at this time, as our family is grieving. We realise that we are sharing our grief with the world."
The word genius is used too often but in the case of Brian Wilson completely justified. He laid down the most amazing music and was a one off talent. Thanks for all the music Brian. It was super.
