Paul Bearer 5,651 Posted February 24, 2005 lee eun-ju suicide, anyone in DDP have her? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 5,651 Posted February 24, 2005 Televangilist Gene Scott LOS ANGELES - Gene Scott, the shaggy-haired, cigar-smoking televangelist whose eccentric religious broadcasts were beamed around the world, has died, a family spokesman said. He was 75. Scott died Monday after suffering a stroke, said the spokesman, Robert Emmers. The longtime pastor of Los Angeles University Cathedral began hosting a nightly television broadcast of Bible teaching in the mid-1970s. His University Network eventually aired a nightly talk show and Sunday morning church services on radio and television stations in about 180 countries. Scott's church, a Protestant congregation of more than 15,000 members, raised millions of dollars through round-the-clock Internet and satellite TV broadcasts, where he would demand of viewers: "Get on the telephone!" to donate. In some of his speeches, Scott would deliver complex lectures on Biblical languages to make points about the meaning of faith. But he also spoke on current events, sometimes lacing his sermons with profanity. He supported the war in Iraq (news - web sites). "Iraq is a threat to the world," he said in a 2003 speech posted on his Web site. "So kick the hell out of 'em, George." Recognizable by his mane of white hair and scruffy beard, Scott never stuck to a conventional format in his talk show. He sometimes smoked on the show and once wore glasses with eyes pasted on them. Unlike other televangelists, Scott's sermons did not condemn homosexuality, abortion or other hot-topic sexual issues. He argued such issues were a personal choice. Scott, the son of a traveling preacher, had a lavish lifestyle that included a chauffeured limousine, contact with political bigwigs and, he claimed, 300 horses. But he also spent lavishly on charity. After a fire badly damaged the Los Angeles Central Library, he organized a telethon that raised $2 million. In 2002, Scott gave $20,000 to save the Museum in Black from eviction. The museum has some 5,000 items from the slave and civil rights eras. Scott came under scrutiny by authorities on several occasions, including by the state attorney general's office in 1977, which suspected him of fraud. The investigation was dropped, however, after the Legislature passed a law barring prosecution of civil fraud against tax-exempt religious organizations. Cue....... Elaine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest IYG Posted February 25, 2005 Edward Patton of the Pips Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cerberus 273 Posted February 25, 2005 He's actually a near miss for 2004, but his obit didn't appear until this week. Actor Jerry Orbach died of prostate cancer on 28th December, aged 69. He was perhaps best known as the disapproving father in "Dirty Dancing". He also appeared in a number of cop shows, most recently "Law and Order." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slave to the Grave 22 Posted February 26, 2005 Peter Benenson, founder of Amnesty International. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Oates 21 Posted February 26, 2005 David Leach I thought he had gone long ago! The next generation is still potting and well worth a visit if you are ever in the area. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Oates 21 Posted February 26, 2005 More about the Leach dynasty, for those who are interested. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tuber Mirum 119 Posted February 26, 2005 More about the Leach dynasty, for those who are interested. Any relation to Archibald Leach? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,397 Posted February 27, 2005 More about the Leach dynasty, for those who are interested. Any relation to Archibald Leach? You mean the barrister who named his daughter after a car brand? regards, Hein Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tuber Mirum 119 Posted February 27, 2005 The Jennifer Interceptor? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Oates 21 Posted February 27, 2005 You mean the barrister who named his daughter after a car brand? Portia? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Oates 21 Posted February 27, 2005 More about the Leach dynasty, for those who are interested. Any relation to Archibald Leach? In name only! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
football_fan 41 Posted February 28, 2005 Jef Raskin, creator of the Apple Macintosh computer, dead at 61 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terminator 13 Posted February 28, 2005 Jef Raskin, creator of the Apple Macintosh computer, dead at 61 Is there any news yet about how deep they're going to bury him? I expect him to be laid to rest close to the core. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 5,651 Posted February 28, 2005 intermittently Robert Kearns Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 5,651 Posted March 1, 2005 Another drummer chris curtis Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Our Sole 5 Posted March 3, 2005 (edited) http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/i...als/4314191.stm Legendary Dutch coach Rinus Michels, the man credited with developing "total football", has died aged 77. Edited March 3, 2005 by honez Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,397 Posted March 3, 2005 http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/i...als/4314191.stm Legendary Dutch coach Rinus Michels, the man credited with developing "total football", has died aged 77. I'm gutted with Michels' demise. I knew he underwent heart surgery a few days before, but expected him to recover. "The General" will be remembered forever by Dutch footbal supporters, if only for winning Euro 1988. regards, Hein Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Oates 21 Posted March 5, 2005 Peter Malkin I reckon what he did was worth noting, but I had never heard of him until today. He has now also achieved a BBC obit. Does that mean he passes the famousness test? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
football_fan 41 Posted March 6, 2005 Cricketing bishop Lord David Sheppard dies of cancer The former Bishop of Liverpool and ex-England cricket captain Lord Sheppard has died of cancer on the eve of his 76th birthday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Larry Pestilence III 6 Posted March 6, 2005 Tommy Vance dies after stroke Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BluesDragon 0 Posted March 6, 2005 Tommy Vance dies after stroke Wasn’t he in the Brass Eye paedo episode? That was great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest One Man Jury Posted March 7, 2005 http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/i...als/4314191.stm Legendary Dutch coach Rinus Michels, the man credited with developing "total football", has died aged 77. I'm gutted with Michels' demise. I knew he underwent heart surgery a few days before, but expected him to recover. "The General" will be remembered forever by Dutch footbal supporters, if only for winning Euro 1988. regards, Hein Packed his clogs then! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest One Man Jury Posted March 7, 2005 Cricketing bishop Lord David Sheppard dies of cancer The former Bishop of Liverpool and ex-England cricket captain Lord Sheppard has died of cancer on the eve of his 76th birthday. The Grim Reaper must have bowled him a slow one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
