Paul Bearer 5,614 Posted April 16, 2011 It's ironic that one of the 'younger' cast members drafted in , Trevor Bannister has dropped dead while the oldies like Frank Thornton and Peter Sallis shuffle on! Sorry, I don't see the irony. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR976evil 885 Posted April 16, 2011 Definitely maybe The End. A decision that makes little commercial or artistic sense. Reading between the lines here, it's the aged creative team that have killed it off, potentially this show had the immortality of - say - Coronation Street, but that would have required those that created it passing on the brand to new generations of writers. Wallace and Gromit will doubtless go the same way in a couple of decades. Nah was well past it's sell by date really, in any case will continue to churn out repeat fees (37 years worth) for some considerable time, pretty good retirement fund for all concerned. Think Wallace and Gromit will die when Peter Sallis does, really can't see anyone replacing him as Wallace really made the part his own 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deathstar 1 Posted April 16, 2011 What will happen to Wallace when Sallis croaks who is gonna do the voice? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 5,614 Posted April 16, 2011 What will happen to Wallace when Sallis croaks who is gonna do the voice? A voice over artist/impersonator/a different actor? Make your choice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted March 18, 2013 New series was on tonight. A few DL observations: 1) Peter Sallis clearly looks his age, but bar the obvious difficulty his eye condition gives him in terms of moving around, looks okay. 2) Eric Sykes, although playing a drunk, didn't look brilliant, certainly not as good as I've seen him in other recent programmes. Seemed to have gained a bit of weight. Don't think he'll drop straightaway but maybe not as healthy as I once marked him down for. 3) Tom Owen is getting significantly older & significantly fatter. 4) Keith Clifford was missing, and no explanation that I can find. May just be because of other commitments, or to be Iainesque, maybe 'cos he's ill? 5) Frank Thornton is immortal. might want to rethink no 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted August 10, 2015 The death has occurred of someone who was featured in every single episode of Last of the Summer Wine. Harry Pitch, who played the harmonica on the theme tune, has died http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/11773520/Harry-Pitch-harmonica-player-obituary.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted August 13, 2015 I know Stephen Lewis's death has been noted elsewhere but I think he deserves a mention on th is thread as he was such a prominent and well loved character on the show http://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/actor-stephen-lewis-dead-buses-6247667?ICID=FB_mirror_main Smiler R.I.P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dead Wait 1,096 Posted August 13, 2015 I know Stephen Lewis's death has been noted elsewhere but I think he deserves a mention on th is thread as he was such a prominent and well loved character on the show http://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/actor-stephen-lewis-dead-buses-6247667?ICID=FB_mirror_main Smiler R.I.P First Smiler death this year following the two lost limbs...... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 18,948 Posted June 3, 2016 Comedian and bit part actor Danny James, who played Doggy Barnes in Beware The Vanilla Slice, has died aged 90. http://www.rotherhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/103306/clubland-favourite-danny-james-dies-aged-90.aspx Bit of an extra by all accounts, but had some credited roles: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1372771/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 18,948 Posted August 3, 2016 Susan Mallinson (nee Colledge) who played a barmaid in the series has died aged 73 from breast cancer. http://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/news/chesterfield-born-last-of-the-summer-wine-actress-dies-aged-73-1-8048180 Lived in the town where the show was filmed for 30 years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 9,987 Posted August 3, 2016 Susan Mallinson (nee Colledge) who played a barmaid in the series has died aged 73 from breast cancer. http://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/news/chesterfield-born-last-of-the-summer-wine-actress-dies-aged-73-1-8048180 Lived in the town where the show was filmed for 30 years. Oh magic, I was looking to buy a house in Holmefirth; there's one empty, then! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redandwhiteliz 0 Posted August 5, 2016 Susan Mallinson (nee Colledge) who played a barmaid in the series has died aged 73 from breast cancer. http://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/news/chesterfield-born-last-of-the-summer-wine-actress-dies-aged-73-1-8048180 Lived in the town where the show was filmed for 30 years. Oh magic, I was looking to buy a house in Holmefirth; there's one empty, then! I know the purpose of this forum etc. Find it quite sickening really. The woman you have just mocked was my mother in law. No filter between brain and fingers. Keyboard warrior. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Youwanticewiththat 610 Posted August 5, 2016 Susan Mallinson (nee Colledge) who played a barmaid in the series has died aged 73 from breast cancer. http://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/news/chesterfield-born-last-of-the-summer-wine-actress-dies-aged-73-1-8048180 Lived in the town where the show was filmed for 30 years. Oh magic, I was looking to buy a house in Holmefirth; there's one empty, then! Clearly no room under the bridge either Mary. Trit-trot. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redandwhiteliz 0 Posted August 30, 2016 Sad people on here really. Not trolling but a grieving family member. People like you should just get under that bridge yourself and stay there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dead Wait 1,096 Posted August 30, 2016 Sad people on here really. Not trolling but a grieving family member. People like you should just get under that bridge yourself and stay there. "Not trolling" - words used by trolls 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cat O'Falk 3,287 Posted August 30, 2016 Sad people on here really. Not trolling but a grieving family member. People like you should just get under that bridge yourself and stay there. Only if there are goats under the bridge and we can harass them with impunity. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 10,028 Posted August 30, 2016 Sad people on here really. Not trolling but a grieving family member. People like you should just get under that bridge yourself and stay there. This site does not exist to mock dead people. It is one of the best place on the web to receive death notices and a place to deadpool. But no happiness when someone dies, unless it's a fucking communist child-eater dictator (Islom, are you dead or not?). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 18,948 Posted August 30, 2016 I'll re-iterate my perspective, seeing as I posted. For my part, I post notices which may be of interest. Particular threads are an opportunity to post for fans of particular shows, such as this one. Having been forced to watch the show (I was never a fan) I do remember the lady in question, and though she got only local coverage, a wider fanbase may happen upon here and mourn her loss. Most folk don't go hunting the internet for deaths, unless they suddenly go "I wonder whatever became of such and such?". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redandwhiteliz 0 Posted August 30, 2016 I'll re-iterate my perspective, seeing as I posted. For my part, I post notices which may be of interest. Particular threads are an opportunity to post for fans of particular shows, such as this one. Having been forced to watch the show (I was never a fan) I do remember the lady in question, and though she got only local coverage, a wider fanbase may happen upon here and mourn her loss. Most folk don't go hunting the internet for deaths, unless they suddenly go "I wonder whatever became of such and such?". It was not your post that caused offence. It was Mary. A glib throwaway line with thought or compassion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mad Hatter 1,091 Posted August 30, 2016 Sad people on here really. Not trolling but a grieving family member. People like you should just get under that bridge yourself and stay there.can i bring my WiFi under said bridge. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,264 Posted August 30, 2016 Sad people on here really. Not trolling but a grieving family member. People like you should just get under that bridge yourself and stay there.can i bring my WiFi under said bridge. Are you with Goat 2? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 18,948 Posted October 14, 2016 Just to update this thread also, Jean Alexander dies at 90. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-37662724 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoffinLodger 1,246 Posted October 15, 2016 Just to update this thread also, Jean Alexander dies at 90. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-37662724 Yet another star from the show pre deceases Peter Sallis who just keeps going on like an energiser bunny at 95 ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 17,712 Posted October 15, 2016 Jane Freeman is still going, I've not heard much on her lately, but if I recall correctly, she is actually older than Peter Sallis. Which, if true, means she looked genuinely great for her age in most of the show's run. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JQW 228 Posted April 13, 2017 Jane Freeman, who played Ivy from 1973 to 2010, has died according to Wikipedia. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
