Eddie Van Halen, exceptional guitarist, dies of cancer aged 65. RIP Eddie. https://www.theguardian.com/music/2020/oct/06/eddie-van-halen-dead-age-65
Musical double whammy today, with news that singer Johnny Nash, who helped launch Bob Marley's career, has died aged 80. RIP, Johnny. https://www.theguardian.com/music/2...-known-for-i-can-see-clearly-now-dies-aged-80
Bobby Ball, one half of the comedy double act Cannon and Ball, has died at the age of 76, his manager has confirmed. His death comes after the actor and comedian tested positive for Covid-19. Ball was one half of the comedy duo alongside his long-time friend and colleague Tommy Cannon. He also starred in several sitcoms including Not Going Out, Last of the Summer Wine, Benidorm and Heartbeat. Rock on Bobby RIP
World Cup-winning England midfielder Nobby Stiles has died aged 78 after a long illness. The former Manchester United player had prostate cancer and advanced dementia. Stiles is the seventh member of the England team that started the 1966 World Cup final against West Germany to die, after captain Bobby Moore, Alan Ball, Ray Wilson, Gordon Banks, Martin Peters and Jack Charlton. Manchester-born Stiles was made an MBE in 2000. RIP Nobby
Just heard of John Sessions passing at the age of 67. RIP John. Loved his appearances with Stephen Fry on QI. Two very intelligent and clever guys together.
Actor Geoffrey Palmer, known for his roles in such sitcoms as Butterflies, As Time Goes By and The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin, has died aged 93. He died peacefully at home, his agent said. Versatile and prolific, he was known and loved for his hangdog expression, lugubrious delivery and the often testy demeanour he gave to his characters. As Time Goes By saw him star with Dame Judi Dench, a partnership they revived in Bond film Tomorrow Never Dies. He also acted in Mrs Brown, again with Dench, and The Madness of King George. Dry sense of humour.Great talent. RIP Geoffrey
Never got the credit he deserved. I have a filthy sense of humour but never missed an episode of Butterflies partly because of the humour brought about by his personality clashes with all of the other characters and partly because I fancied Wendy Craig.
Not forgetting Reggie Perrin - he was great in that too. 'Bit of a cock-up on the catering front! RIP Geoffrey.
Deffo a real GREAT. Was in competition with Shilton for most of his International career. Taken far too young. RIP Big Man
Diego Maradona, one of the greatest footballers of all time, dies aged 60 https://www.theguardian.com/footbal...tballers-of-all-time-argentina-world-cup-1986