Ulitzer95 12,651 Posted March 26 1 minute ago, YoungWillz said: Larry Whittaker not dead: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13240469/Larry-Whittaker-inbred-family-fake-death-hoax.html More and more attention hungry people using the "Lil Tay" trick of announcing a death to the press and then retracting it after a few days. It should be a criminal offence with a hefty fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,371 Posted March 26 Given the above story and the fact I can't find a directly relatable thread on which to post this, the Daily Mail has an interesting article out today (March 26th) on fake obituaries done to generate ad revenue. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/yourmoney/consumer/article-13237503/scammers-writing-fake-obituaries-warning.html 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diego 1,989 Posted March 28 Irena Baciulytė was born in Kybartai and died in Vilnius at the age of 85, was a Lithuanian rower who won three European titles in the eight event in 1963, 1965 and 1967; she finished second in 1964 and 1966. https://www.vle.lt/straipsnis/irena-sonia-baciulyte/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miranda lass 98 Posted March 29 On 26/03/2024 at 16:48, Ulitzer95 said: More and more attention hungry people using the "Lil Tay" trick of announcing a death to the press and then retracting it after a few days. It should be a criminal offence with a hefty fine. Oooh I dread what might happen on Monday then Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,616 Posted March 29 Just a suggestion but "the press" could actually do some checking before printing a story as 'fact'. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diego 1,989 Posted April 1 Rob Kaman was born in Amsterdam and died at the age of 63. In his early days, he played football for the AFC Ajax youth team. . He was a 9-time Dutch kickboxing and Muay Thai world champion. In 1985, Kaman was sentenced to 18 months in prison for robbing a bank in Eindhoven on May 28 of the same year. Police arrested Kaman and a 22-year-old accomplice in Best just 29 minutes after the robbery. The two carried out the robbery armed and masked and looted 9,000 Dutch guilders. Towards the end of his sporting career, Kaman tried his hand at acting, appearing in three films with Jean-Claude Van Damme, Legionnaire, Maximum Risk and Double Team with Dennis Rodman and Mickey Rourke . In 1993, Nikko Toshogu Press produced 8 videotapes of Muay Thai training with him and a videotape of highlights and knockouts from his career https://www.lowkickmma.com/rob-kaman-passes-away-wka-champion-kickboxing/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,371 Posted April 2 Michael McMartin, a Canadian-born entrepreneur who relocated to Australia to have a successful career in the music industry, notably as the manager of the Hoodoo Gurus, has died. He was 79. https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/michael-mcmartin-hoodoo-gurus-artist-manager-dies-79-1235645908/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bestparolanto 47 Posted April 3 Jean-Marie Le Pen (95 yo) "under legal protection, after a medical expertise" said a RN (far-right party) official. Quote According to several of those close to him, Jean-Marie Le Pen's health has declined significantly since a heart attack in April 2023. The imminence of a future trial can also play a role ? Who are we to judge? Source (french) : Jean-Marie Le Pen, placé "sous régime de protection juridique", annonce le vice-président du RN - France Bleu Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TQR 14,398 Posted April 3 30 minutes ago, Bestparolanto said: Jean-Marie Le Pen (95 yo) "under legal protection, after a medical expertise" said a RN (far-right party) official. The imminence of a future trial can also play a role ? Who are we to judge? Source (french) : Jean-Marie Le Pen, placé "sous régime de protection juridique", annonce le vice-président du RN - France Bleu Some news about 2024 Deathlist name Jean-Marie Le Pen? Yeah, tricky to decide which thread it goes in. Maybe, rather than this thread designated for any old dead people, you should try the Jean-Marie Le Pen thread? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bestparolanto 47 Posted April 3 Sure, yes, no problem. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diego 1,989 Posted April 4 Phil Richard died aged 52, he was from Swansea and was a weightlifter, he was world junior champion three times and masters champion on four occasions. Phil Richard: Campeão galês de levantamento de peso morre aos 52 anos - BBC Sport 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,616 Posted April 8 Guardian Other Lives Obit for Robert Stredder, street theatre performer, and founder of the annual London-to-Brighton bike ride. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,371 Posted April 8 Nicky Illis, who directed TV shows like Antinques Roadshow, Fake or Fortune, One Foot in the Past and House Detectives, has died. She was 53. https://metro.co.uk/2024/04/08/tv-director-nicky-illis-worked-bbc-antiques-roadshow-dies-20606747/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,616 Posted April 12 Andrew Nichol, publisher friend of Alfred Wainwright, largely responsible for bringing Wainwright's walks to the public, has died aged 91. Photo, from the BBC, shows Mr. Nichol climbing to Innominate Tarn, last year. This is where Wainwright's ashes were scattered. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,054 Posted April 13 Various reports that Rico Wade, one-third of the production team Organized Noize behind various artists including Outkast and the cousin of rapper Future, has died: Co-wrote Waterfalls for TLC. IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2728302/ 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 11,954 Posted April 15 This has been a hell of a day! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,616 Posted April 17 Michael Donovan, conspirator in the Shannon Matthews 'kidnapping', dead aged 54. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bentrovato 1,088 Posted April 17 Jacques Cooper, designer of France's TGV, has passed. Designer of France's high-speed train Jacques Cooper dies (msn.com) 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,616 Posted April 17 Designer John Miles has died aged 92. Designed 'corporate identities' (logos to you and me) for clients like BT and the Post Office. The current Royal Mail identity uses the double-line lettering designed back in the early 70s. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,647 Posted April 18 18 hours ago, time said: Michael Donovan, conspirator in the Shannon Matthews 'kidnapping', dead aged 54. For the young 'uns who don't recall the TV show Shameless this bizarre kidnapping (which was faked) part of the inspiration was taken from the TV drama set in Manchester and in a bizarre twist much later, during the last series of Shameless there's a discussion between two characters, one of whom is local gangster Shane McGuire about the stupidity and likely lack of success if you fake a kidnapping. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,616 Posted April 18 Diana Edwards-Jones, long-time director of News at Ten has died aged 92. She's the one who gave us the 'bongs' and also two presenters in tandem for a news broadcast. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arrowsmith 447 Posted April 19 Not sure how reliable this is but it appears philosopher and noted atheist Daniel Dennett has died. Once we get proper confirmation we can put him in the appropriate thread. https://dailynous.com/2024/04/19/daniel-dennett-death-1942-2024/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,651 Posted April 19 William F. Pepper (wiki), NYC lawyer and conspiracy theorist, dead from pneumonia at 86. Tried to prove the innocence of James Earl Ray in the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. and the innocence of Sirhan Sirhan in the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy. Part of the 9/11 Truth movement and advocated for the prosecution of George W. Bush for war crimes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,054 Posted April 20 Death notice for Gordon Watts, BBC producer and editor probably best known for The Russell Harty Show and in particular That's Life: https://vancouversunandprovince.remembering.ca/obituary/gordon-watts-1089496963 Someone should let Esther Rantzen know... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
