IKYWN 6 Posted July 14, 2006 They're droping like flies this week, though I can't see how we missed putting and 87-year old on the 2006 list. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,531 Posted July 14, 2006 They're droping like flies this week, though I can't see how we missed putting and 87-year old on the 2006 list. I think he there was a discussion about putting him on the list, but I guess we thought he might hold out a bit longer and possibly the health status of a few people on the list were exaggerated. Well that's the 2nd Poseiden Adventure cast memeber to have died so far this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,639 Posted July 14, 2006 He led the Boston Celtics to 8 straight NBA championships. At 88 years old he seems to be a quality canidate, though is he famous enough in Great Britain? That question remains. We've had a few candidates much more famous in the US, like Brooke Astor. I think he'd be okay, assuming he was sick enough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banshees Scream 110 Posted July 14, 2006 He led the Boston Celtics to 8 straight NBA championships. At 88 years old he seems to be a quality canidate, though is he famous enough in Great Britain? That question remains. We've had a few candidates much more famous in the US, like Brooke Astor. I think he'd be okay, assuming he was sick enough. Personally I have never heard of Brooke Astor, and if it weren't for Deathlist chances are I would have never even known about her in my lifetime. She should have died like 5 years ago. I don't care, at 104 years old you can't live much longer. She dies this year. No question. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Star Crossed 33 Posted July 15, 2006 He led the Boston Celtics to 8 straight NBA championships. At 88 years old he seems to be a quality candidate, though is he famous enough in Great Britain? That question remains. I didn't know Red Buttons played in the NBA at all. Wow! Baller-turned-actor, like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar? That's pretty impressive. At 5'6", he's probably second only to Muggsy Bogues as the shortest player in NBA history. (To be fair, I have been skim-reading the thread, there's maybe some things I've missed ) ... Brooke Astor ... She should have died like 5 years ago. I don't care, at 104 years old you can't live much longer. She dies this year. No question. To quote George Burns, "If you live to be 100, you've got it made. Not many people die past that age." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banshees Scream 110 Posted July 15, 2006 To quote George Burns again - '"I'd love to date women my own age — but there are no women my own age") Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,233 Posted July 15, 2006 I don't care, at 104 years old you can't live much longer. She dies this year. No question. I bet people thought the same of Henry Allingham when he was that age. He is now 110. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banshees Scream 110 Posted July 15, 2006 I don't care, at 104 years old you can't live much longer. She dies this year. No question. I bet people thought the same of Henry Allingham when he was that age. He is now 110. That man recently said a statement of wise words' it went something like' a long life is three things, cigerettes, whisky, and wild women. Something tells me science is looking in the wrong direction. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Die 63 Posted July 17, 2006 Comedian Red Buttons has died. (Apologies if he's been mentioned before). I wonder if that was his real name.... [Moved from near Misses thread - ff] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
~Jonathan~ 0 Posted July 17, 2006 Red Buttons' real name was Aaron Chwatt. More on him here. [Moved from near Misses thread - ff] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bald rick 9 Posted July 17, 2006 Red Buttons' real name was Aaron Chwatt. More on him here. Or, you could use the existing thread. It's still on the first page, so not too hard to find... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Die 63 Posted July 17, 2006 Red Buttons' real name was Aaron Chwatt. More on him here. Or, you could use the existing thread. It's still on the first page, so not too hard to find... Thank you both. This is my first day back after a holiday so I've forgotten how to use a computer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrunoBrimley 86 Posted July 18, 2006 Red Buttons' real name was Aaron Chwatt. More on him here. Or, you could use the existing thread. It's still on the first page, so not too hard to find... Thank you both. This is my first day back after a holiday so I've forgotten how to use a computer I use a large mallet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Die 63 Posted July 18, 2006 Red Buttons' real name was Aaron Chwatt. More on him here. Or, you could use the existing thread. It's still on the first page, so not too hard to find... Thank you both. This is my first day back after a holiday so I've forgotten how to use a computer I use a large mallet. Thanks for the hint. I'll try it today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deadsox 894 Posted October 5, 2006 To quote George Burns again, "People criticize me for going out with younger women, but if I try to date women my age, I can't get them out of the nursing home". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
