Lady Die 63 Posted October 7, 2005 Harold Pinter has cancer of the oesophagus He's written a new play, aptly named "Voices" 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted October 7, 2005 Reading in the Independent an interview with Harold Pinter, who turns 75 at the weekend. The piece described him as frail and walking with the aid of a stick, although he has written a new radio play. Apparently he's been fighting cancer of the oesophagus for three years. That particular cancer is difficult to beat. John Thaw died from it. A stick on for '06 if he holds out. Here's the link: http://enjoyment.independent.co.uk/theatre...ticle317672.ece Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,400 Posted October 7, 2005 Apparently he's been fighting cancer of the oesophagus for three years. That particular cancer is difficult to beat. John Thaw died from it. In the late sixties it killed my grandfather in less than a year. Apparently treatment has improved since. Still a good call. BTW: I moved janeo's post in the "Ideas and possibilities" thread to this one. Someone had to take care of that. regards, Hein Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
football_fan 42 Posted October 7, 2005 Reading in the Independent an interview with Harold Pinter, who turns 75 at the weekend. The piece described him as frail and walking with the aid of a stick, although he has written a new radio play. Apparently he's been fighting cancer of the oesophagus for three years. That particular cancer is difficult to beat. John Thaw died from it. A stick on for '06 if he holds out. Here's the link: http://enjoyment.independent.co.uk/theatre...ticle317672.ece Good spot. He definitely looks like a sure pick for 2006 if he survives until then. Regards, ff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted October 7, 2005 I intend to enter DDP in 2006. Pinters a deffo, but I've looked at noted down other picks for possible entry - there's over 80! Its going to be bloody difficult. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
football_fan 42 Posted October 13, 2005 (edited) Harold Pinter celebrated his 75th birthday 2 days ago and has just been awarded the 2005 Nobel Prize in literature. Given his illness and his recent bout with cancer, this may be his last award he will receive before his demise. Harold Pinter wins Nobel lit prize Edited October 13, 2005 by football_fan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,400 Posted October 13, 2005 Harold Pinter celebrated his 75th birthday 2 days ago and has just been awarded the 2005 Nobel Prize in literature. A $1.3m birthday present. That's not to be sneezed at. regards, Hein Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tomb raider 9 Posted October 13, 2005 Harold Pinter celebrated his 75th birthday 2 days ago and has just been awarded the 2005 Nobel Prize in literature. A $1.3m birthday present. That's not to be sneezed at. regards, Hein This man says: 'Atchoo'!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mortician 2 Posted October 13, 2005 That's not to be sneezed at. Bird flu panic alert, somebody sneezed.... Did Pinter go on holiday to Turkey??? Is it me or is 60 people dead in Asia in last year (mostly chicken farmers or something else beginning with f...) a bit of a slow start for a Pandemic? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anubis the Jackal 77 Posted October 13, 2005 Is it me or is 60 people dead in Asia in last year (mostly chicken farmers or something else beginning with f...) a bit of a slow start for a Pandemic? Pluckers...it's chicken pluckers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mortician 2 Posted October 13, 2005 Is it me or is 60 people dead in Asia in last year (mostly chicken farmers or something else beginning with f...) a bit of a slow start for a Pandemic? Pluckers...it's chicken pluckers. But I'm not a chicken plucker, I'm a chicken plucker's son.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,100 Posted October 13, 2005 Is it me or is 60 people dead in Asia in last year (mostly chicken farmers or something else beginning with f...) a bit of a slow start for a Pandemic? Pluckers...it's chicken pluckers. But I'm not a chicken plucker, I'm a chicken plucker's son.... I thought you were a pheasant plucker, or are you a pheasant pluckers son? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted October 13, 2005 So Pinter's been awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature. A sure sign that he's going to croak it methinks... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Oates 21 Posted October 13, 2005 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted October 13, 2005 On the list? He's Numero Uno. I saw him on The World new programme on BBC. He'll also give an interview on Newsnight. He looks increasingly frail. Quite sad really, but the Nobel Prize is well deserved. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Die 63 Posted October 14, 2005 On the list? He's Numero Uno. I saw him on The World new programme on BBC. He'll also give an interview on Newsnight. He looks increasingly frail. Quite sad really, but the Nobel Prize is well deserved. Definitely not looking well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mortician 2 Posted October 14, 2005 Harold did indeed look as rough as a badger's on the telly yesterday, and the captain birdseye cap didn't finish the look... Is he another example of the 'unfortunate' fates meeting people that were on the anti-war march? Robin Cook has a heart attack while miles away from help... Tony Benn has a fall at the Labour Party Conference Clare Short has been slapped in the face with a wet fish (oh sorry she's always looked like that) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,639 Posted October 14, 2005 Claire Short is John Prescott in drag! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
football_fan 42 Posted October 15, 2005 He is definitely looking a little rough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deadornot 12 Posted October 15, 2005 Personally i thought he died years ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
millwall32 114 Posted October 25, 2005 He is definitely looking a little rough. I thought it was interesting that when the Guardian asked the "master of suspended silence " for a quote he managed to thank the Nobel committee for 10 minutes. Could it have to do with the large cheque involved? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted November 25, 2005 Harold Pinter will not collect his award in Sweden on December 10th due to ill health. He will however deliver a speech to the Academy on December 7th, which will be transmitted live on Channel 4. His last testament Dennis Potter-style? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Paul 97 Posted November 26, 2005 Based on what we've said and what we know, I'd say an excellent candidate for 2006. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tempus Fugit 214 Posted November 30, 2005 Harold Pinter will not collect his award in Sweden on December 10th due to ill health. He will however deliver a speech to the Academy on December 7th, which will be transmitted live on Channel 4. His last testament Dennis Potter-style? Harold Pinter has now cancelled that Academy speech, due to ill health instead a pre-recorded one will be given. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
