themaninblack 2,112 Posted October 16, 2007 I am given to believe that Pinter was rushed to hospital last Friday and is currently in intensive care. No quotable sources, I'm afraid, but I understand that his wife, Lady Antonia Fraser, has cleared her diary of engagements to be with him. So they're sitting around with not much happening making enigmatic utterances to each other. Kinda fitting, dontcha think? I'm preparing the tagline for my signature in anticipation.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,540 Posted October 19, 2007 If he is in intensive care, his family are keeping very quiet about it. I've searched and searched, but can't find any report on it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,663 Posted October 19, 2007 I've searched and searched his plays, can't find a f****n' good joke anywhere! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,206 Posted November 21, 2007 Well, if he was in ICU, he isn't any more. Pinter interview with the BBC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Paul 97 Posted November 21, 2007 Well, if he was in ICU, he isn't any more. Pinter interview with the BBC Pinter himself has not enjoyed the best of health of late and says he doesn't expect to be writing anything new immediately. Picture doesn't look all that great either. Since I'm so obstinate and bitter, that's probably enough justification to give him the cozy 20th spot on my DDP. Even if no other candidates on the DL die this year, I'm sure there's 15 healthier names to be removed than Pinter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,360 Posted January 17, 2008 Harold Pinter has written an ode to his wife, Lady Antonia Fraser. He doesn't seem overly optimistic about his own future: Poem (To A) I shall miss you so much when I'm dead, The loveliest of smiles, The softness of your body in our bed. My everlasting bride, Remember that when I am dead, You are forever alive in my heart and my head. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deadsox 894 Posted June 25, 2008 I recently read in a blog that Harold Pinter didn't show up at Cambridge University to accept an honorary degree due to ill health. Anyone out there have any more detailed information? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,540 Posted June 25, 2008 I recently read in a blog that Harold Pinter didn't show up at Cambridge University to accept an honorary degree due to ill health. Anyone out there have any more detailed information? Link There was a slight note of disappointment about Friday, as Lady Antonia Fraser had to cancel her talk due to the health of her husband Harold Pinter. and also this one Sadly, Harold Pinter, a Nobel Laureate, best known for plays such as The Birthday Party, The Caretaker, The Homecoming and Betrayal, was unable to collect his degree due to ill health. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deadsox 894 Posted June 25, 2008 Thanks Phantom. If anyone has any idea as to what exactly is ailing harold, I'd be interested. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,540 Posted June 25, 2008 Thanks Phantom. If anyone has any idea as to what exactly is ailing harold, I'd be interested. Not a problem, deadsox. That's all the info I could find at that time in the morning. I just grabbed a couple of quotes from publications that seemed the most reliable. Trouble is it could be anything from a cold to something much more serious. Although I'm not sure a cold would keep Pinter away. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,360 Posted July 27, 2008 Lady Antonia Fraser was the guest on Desert Island Discs this morning. She spoke briefly about her husband's health and said he has suffered from cancer, an auto immune disorder and "something else". When Kirsty Young (she's not half as good as Sue Lawley, btw) asked her about her if Harold was now well, Lady Fraser replied that she was keeping her fingers crossed and she "hoped so". Didn't sound too convincing to me. . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irishguy 0 Posted December 25, 2008 Apparently. according to the BBC, Harold Pinter has tsken his final pause. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted December 25, 2008 Harold Pinter died Christmas Eve. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TAFKAG 70 Posted December 25, 2008 Here's a... ... ... ... (glares meaningfully into middle distance) ... ... ... (brushes imaginary speck of dust from sleeve) ... ... ... ... link. 14th of the year, ties the record. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted December 25, 2008 Gone. Already has a thread, dummy. Moved to the correct thread - Teddy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Unknown Man 589 Posted December 25, 2008 It's great to have our 14th graduate from the deathlist class of 2008. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brownbread 0 Posted December 25, 2008 Gone. Already has a thread, dummy. Moved to the correct thread - Teddy Sorry, smartarse,new to site,didn't see it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,124 Posted December 25, 2008 BBC link just for the hell of it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Taras Posted December 25, 2008 So Pinter's been awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature. A sure sign that he's going to croak it methinks... He has just stated on Radio 4 his intention to make a speech in December at the award ceremony. He's on my list for 2006. BBC is saying hes died http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/homepage/d/int/brb.../uk/7799708.stm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dia de los Muertos 7 Posted December 25, 2008 I think 14 is a record? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
football_fan 42 Posted December 25, 2008 I think 14 is a record? The 14th death from our list this year equals DL's all time record of 14 in 2003 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshman 31 Posted December 25, 2008 For those Pete and Dud (Derek and Clive) fans out there a sketch that references Pinter (and is how I remember the old boy) Derek and Clive (thanks to HMBaWA) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
