Joe Egan, the creative partner of Gerry Rafferty in Stealers Wheel, died at 77 on July 6. Egan co-wrote the band’s most popular song, “Stuck in the Middle With You,” which became a Top 10 hit in both the U.S. and the U.K. in 1973 – reaching No. 6 in the Billboard Hot 100 – before a resurgence as a result of its use in 1992 movie Reservoir Dogs. “Very sad news that the other half of Stealers Wheel, Joe Egan, passed away peacefully yesterday afternoon with his nearest and dearest around him,” read a post on Rafferty’s official Facebook page, run by his daughter, Martha. “I will always remember him as a sweet and gentle soul. May he rest in peace.”
ongoing story; wife and two daughters of bbc racing commentator john hunt murdered by crossbow carrying local in london. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c6p284ng14yt
As much as I am celebrating England winning, I can’t shake off being utterly horrified by the brutal loss of these 3 women, Carol, Hannah, Louise Hunt. I cannot even begin to imagine John Hunt’s pain. My deepest condolences go to the family. RIP
A really moving tribute to John Hunt on the death of his family from fellow commentator Richard Hoiles... As he said in this beautifully worded interview,,, 'hug your kids a little tighter.'.. https://x.com/itvracing/status/1811380350699909327
German DJ and producer Thomas Brückner, better known as Tomcraft, who was behind the massive 2003 club hit Loneliness, has died at the age of 49. Tributes have been paid in the dance-music world, with Judge Jules - who championed Loneliness on its release - writing, external he was a "lovely guy, who made one of the greatest records ever". A message from Brückner's family posted on social media, external, on Tuesday, said: "With a heavy heart, we need to inform you that yesterday, 15 July 2024, our beloved father and husband has passed away. "We will forever carry you in our hearts and love you until we're reunited again."
Remember watching him in a number of things. They all had one thing in common, they were good and very funny. Always loved this one.
Christina Sandera, the partner of Oscar-winning actor and director Clint Eastwood, has died at the age of 61. Eastwood, 94, confirmed her death in a statement to BBC News, adding: “Christina was a lovely, caring woman, and an important part of my life." He added that he would "miss her very much". The pair are reported to have been together for ten years. Sandera's cause of death was not revealed.
