Lots of deaths recently few I’ve missed: RIP Frank Fritz (from American Pickers) RIP John Amos (Die Hard 2 & Coming to America) RIP John Aston (Taggart from Beverly Hill Cop)
For any on here who played local football or cricket in 60s 70s 80s Ray Pennock - top goalie and cricketer has passed - Great guy!
Netherlands legend Johan Neeskens has died at the age of 73, the Dutch football federation has confirmed. The former midfielder was part of the Ajax and Netherlands teams credited with creating "total football" in the 1970s. "With Johan Neeskens, the Dutch and international football world loses a legend," the KNVB federation said in a statement. Neeskens was capped 49 times for the Dutch and was part of the teams that finished runners up at the 1974 and 1978 World Cups. At Ajax he helped them win the European Cup three times and their domestic league twice. Neeskens also spent five seasons at Spanish giants Barcelona, winning the Copa del Rey and European Cup Winners' Cup with them. "His name is forever linked to European successes with clubs like Ajax and Barcelona and two World Cup finals for the Dutch national team," the KNVB added. "With his characteristic tackles, sublime insights and iconic penalties, [he] will forever remain one of the most prominent and beloved players to ever play for our country." After retiring as a player in 1991, Neeskens coached several clubs and was also an assistant coach with the Dutch national team from 1995 to 2000. RIP
Ratan Tata, a former chairman of India’s oldest conglomerate – as well Tata Steel and Jaguar Land Rover, has died at a Mumbai hospital at the age of 86. RIP
Former Sheffield United defender George Baldock has died at the age of 31. The England-born Greece international was found dead in the swimming pool of his house in Glyfada, southern Athens. Police attempted to resuscitate Baldock at the scene but he could not be revived and medical emergency units confirmed his death, Reuters news agency reported, citing a police official. Baldock had joined Greek side Panathinaikos in the summer after seven years at the Blades. RIP
Very sad news. A few years older than me (& Glam) in Neath Grammar. A lovely guy - last saw him about 7 years ago at an Ospreys match when he and his wife were on the same table as my wife and me. RIP
Sara Sharif’s ‘neighbours heard shockingly loud smacking & gut-wrenching screams’ before she was found dead https://www.lbc.co.uk/news/sara-sharifs-neighbours-loud-smacking-and-gut-wrenching-screams/ Absolutely gut turning what they did to this little innocent child. Makes my blood boil. Put them against a wall and shoot them. Rant over,sorry. I hope little one you are Resting In Peace
