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Wincey Willis - RIP

Discussion in 'Sunderland' started by Evil Jimmy Krankie, Jun 19, 2025 at 10:35 AM.

  1. Evil Jimmy Krankie

    Evil Jimmy Krankie Well-Known Member

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    We all remember her on Tyne Tees telly presenting the weather reports. Then up to national telly and TV AM I think.
    Anyway, turns out she passed away in December last year but it only got reported today. Dementia is a sod of a disease.
    Disappointing that it’s not been mentioned on any major news sites. Or at least not on the BBC.
     
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  2. Montysoptician

    Montysoptician Well-Known Member

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    RIP Wincey
    Dementia is heartbreaking for the family
     
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  3. FellTop

    FellTop Well-Known Member

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    How bloody sad. RIP Wincey.
     
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  4. Somebodys pinched my sombrero

    Somebodys pinched my sombrero Well-Known Member

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    Used to work with her at GEC Hartlepool before she went on the telly. @OldNewtown
     
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  5. OldNewtown

    OldNewtown Well-Known Member

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    Yeah, saw her, from time to time, sweet hearting the security guards so that she could pop back in to catch up with people, after she was well known. No airs or graces just a canny lass. I just remember her laughing and smiling.
     
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