c.w.mccall, u.s. country singer resonsible for uk no 2 'convoy' in 1976. aged 93. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C._W._McCall
RIP Geoffrey "Geoff" Arnett Peacefully on 24th March at Airedale General Hospital, Geoff aged 93 years, of Threshfield formerly of Arnetts Bakery, Princes Avenue, Hull. Beloved Husband of Sue and a dearly loved Dad, Grandpa and Great Grandpa. The Funeral Service will take place at St Michael and All Angels Church, Linton at 2:30pm on Wednesday 13th April prior to interment in the Churchyard. On Geoff's request please wear bright colours to celebrate his life. Family flowers only but if desired donations in lieu to Linton Church and Dementia UK will be received at the service or c/o Howcrofts Funeral Services, Duckett Street, Skipton, BD23 2EJ
Arnetts bakery, warm fadgies at midnight after walking home from a night out, fantastic. RIP Mr Arnett.
Pamela Rooke, one of the original faces in the London punk scene, has died aged just 66. RIP Jordan... please log in to view this image
Too young, too young...RIP Former Scotland and British and Irish Lions prop Tom Smith has died aged 50.
Read some obits on him Sounded an absolutely great guy. Suffered with epilepsy through his career but kept it quiet and never moaned or complained about it. RIP
Just such a captivating series wasnt it? RIP David McKee: Mr Benn and Elmer author dies aged 87 25 minutes ago please log in to view this image Getty Images McKee also illustrated some of the later Paddington Bear books David McKee, the children's author and illustrator known for the Mr Benn series, has died at the age of 87. The Devon-born writer, who also created Elmer the Patchwork Elephant and Not Now, Bernard, sold more than 10 million books around the world. In a statement, his publisher Andersen Press announced the "beloved" author's death "with great sadness". "All at Andersen Press hope his spirit lives on for many more generations through his joyful, heartfelt stories." please log in to view this image Shutterstock Mr Benn was put on a British postage stamp in 2014 McKee's character Mr Benn famously wore a black suit and bowler hat and went on a series of adventures. In each story, Mr Benn visited a fancy dress store and tried on a different outfit, before leaving the shop through a magic door and going on a journey related to his costume. The concept was later adapted as an animated television series, originally transmitted by the BBC in the early 1970s. The evolution of Elmer the Elephant Elmer the Patchwork Elephant was also made into a TV series, as well as a stage play. McKee also illustrated books written by other authors, such as some of the later Paddington Bear books and Forrest Wilson's Super Gran. Tributes have been paid by fans and fellow writers, including Philip Ardagh, who said it was "very sad news". 'An astonishing legacy' Author and illustrator James Mayhew saidMcKee was "such a gentle, modest, generous man, who leaves an astonishing legacy, covering themes of acceptance & pacifism, as relevant today as ever". Fred Blunt wrote on Twitter: "He has been an inspiration to me for as long as I can remember." The Centre for Literacy in Primary Education tweeted that "his contributions to children's literature are such a wonderful legacy to leave behind". Children's charity Kidscape commented: "His books highlighted diversity & inclusivity & he will be missed." Children's book reviewer Imogen Russell Williams said McKee's "work, full of bold flat colour and subversive wit, is simply unforgettable", and had "enriched small readers for decades". Australian TV personality and children's book blogger Brydon Coverdale said he was "a wonderfully creative man".
Henry Patterson, the bestselling novelist who wrote the The Eagle Has Landed, has died aged 92. The writer died at his home in Jersey surrounded by his family, his publisher HarperCollins said. Patterson wrote 85 novels, predominantly thrillers and in the espionage genre, using the pseudonym Jack Higgins. He is most synonymous with writing The Eagle Has Landed, set during the second world war, which was published in 1975. It sold more than 50m copies and was adapted into a British film of the same name which starred Sir Michael Caine, Donald Sutherland, Jenny Agutter and Robert Duvall .
9th: jack higgins, author (the eagle has landed, etc), 92. 8th: con cluskey of the bachelors, 86. 5th: bobby rydell, us pop singer, 79.
Former Real Madrid star Freddy Rincon, 55, who captained the iconic Colombia side of the 1990s, dies from injuries he sustained after his car was struck by a bus in the city of Cali Freddy Rincon, the former Colombia captain, has died at the age of 55 Rincon's car collided with a bus in the Colombian city of Cali on Monday morning Clinic where Rincon was being treated said he suffered a 'traumatic brain injury' A vigil has also been held outside the hospital where Rincon is being treated The 55-year-old had spells with Napoli in Italy and Spanish giants Real Madrid
RIP Nigel Pearson. Great commentator and broadcaster. Will be massively missed in the speedway world.
