Grim Reaper 186 Posted January 1, 2006 This is the place to discuss George Melly 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tempus Fugit 214 Posted January 2, 2006 A good choice, he's got Emphysema and lung cancer, not to mention having a very unhealthy lifestyle and being obese. I can see him dropping dead while performing his awfully good jazz. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banshees Scream 110 Posted January 2, 2006 A good choice, he's got Emphysema and lung cancer, He now must be playing and singing the blues. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anubis the Jackal 77 Posted January 2, 2006 A good choice, he's got Emphysema and lung cancer, not to mention having a very unhealthy lifestyle and being obese. I can see him dropping dead while performing his awful jazz. Ah, but he's also just finished a 2-week stint playing at Ronnie Scotts jazz club. Can't be that unwell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cup of Tea 3 Posted January 2, 2006 His heart may have just suffered a pounding considering xmas/new year. He doesnt look the type to gith his heart a rest from Grease and Sugar and Lard and Salt on even a normal occasion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Earl Gloomy 7 Posted January 2, 2006 not to mention having a very unhealthy lifestyle and being obese. A very unhealthy lifesytle?- are you also refering to his previous teenage tastes? - i do like being controversial. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tempus Fugit 214 Posted January 2, 2006 not to mention having a very unhealthy lifestyle and being obese. A very unhealthy lifesytle?- are you also refering to his previous teenage tastes? - i do like being controversial. Nothing to do with his sexual preferences back then, just the fact he's known to enjoy cannabis and until recently a lot of whisky. Combine that with his obesity and the fact he worked in very unhealthy Jazz club environs for decades. I'm surprised he's still alive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Earl Gloomy 7 Posted January 2, 2006 Nothing to do with his sexual preferences back then, I see you knew what i was refering to then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
millwall32 114 Posted January 3, 2006 A good choice, he's got Emphysema and lung cancer, not to mention having a very unhealthy lifestyle and being obese. I can see him dropping dead while performing his awful jazz. Ah, but he's also just finished a 2-week stint playing at Ronnie Scotts jazz club. Can't be that unwell. In common with a lot of people on this year's list I think George Melly is a bit of a wasted contender. See him a lt around the West End and he seems to be in rude health. Overweight yes but miles and miles away from death's door. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tempus Fugit 214 Posted January 3, 2006 A good choice, he's got Emphysema and lung cancer, not to mention having a very unhealthy lifestyle and being obese. I can see him dropping dead while performing his awful jazz. Ah, but he's also just finished a 2-week stint playing at Ronnie Scotts jazz club. Can't be that unwell. In common with a lot of people on this year's list I think George Melly is a bit of a wasted contender. See him a lt around the West End and he seems to be in rude health. Overweight yes but miles and miles away from death's door. He'll go suddenly will George, probably while performing, One second he'll be warbling away, the next they'll be carrying him away feet first. It's the way he'd want to go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Toke Deltorso Posted January 3, 2006 This is the place to discuss George Melly George and Digby Fairweather's half dozen have just finished a stint at ronnie scott's, who can forget such classics as( Hard hearted hannan ) ( heebie jeebies ) and of course (Fanlight Fanny ) before 2003 he sang with John Chiltons Feetwarmers . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sticky Threads 0 Posted January 3, 2006 I don't get it. Why is a Viz character on the death list? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tempus Fugit 214 Posted January 3, 2006 I don't get it. Why is a Viz character on the death list? George is not a Viz character, he's far more entertaining. Roger on the other hand is, and therefore very unfunny. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grobler 35 Posted January 3, 2006 it almost pains me to say it (cos I aint got him)...but I could see this being a banker pick...overweight....gay....unwell...old...still trying to pretend he's years younger than he really is.... A classic hit ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banshees Scream 110 Posted January 3, 2006 ...still trying to pretend he's years younger than he really is.... In the world of Holywood this act seems quite popular. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Toadfish Posted March 4, 2006 Can I have his art colletion and his hats please. Nice Bloke ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,215 Posted March 13, 2006 Recent Article on his health Quite interesting, too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Paul 97 Posted March 13, 2006 Recent Article on his health Quite interesting, too. I had no idea who this is, but he certainly sounds like death warmed up. I hope you're not taking my job of finding news articles about DL candidate OoO... I see you have a lot of recent posts in the 2006 names that I haven't gotten to yet... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Star Crossed 33 Posted March 14, 2006 Recent Article on his health Quite interesting, too. I had no idea who this is, but he certainly sounds like death warmed up. I hope you're not taking my job of finding news articles about DL candidate OoO... I see you have a lot of recent posts in the 2006 names that I haven't gotten to yet... Perhaps you could draw up a rota, or maybe divide the threads amongst yourselves to avoid duplication of effort? It'd be a shame to have you fall out over who can post the most links. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,215 Posted March 14, 2006 I hope you're not taking my job of finding news articles about DL candidate OoO... I see you have a lot of recent posts in the 2006 names that I haven't gotten to yet... Only this time, CP, just to give you a break. After this, it is back to you for salicious health & death gossip Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,550 Posted March 20, 2006 As long as Melly is enjoying working, I think he'd be around for a bit longer and possibly may last the year out. As soon as his illness starts to get to him and he gives up the fight that's when he'll give up the ghost. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Star Crossed 33 Posted March 20, 2006 As long as Melly is enjoying working, I think he'd be around for a bit longer and possibly may last the year out. As soon as his illness starts to get to him and he gives up the fight that's when he'll give up the ghost. Insightful and witty. Here's another definition of a post whore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Life Begins at 5 o'clock 7 Posted March 21, 2006 As long as Melly is enjoying working, I think he'd be around for a bit longer and possibly may last the year out. As soon as his illness starts to get to him and he gives up the fight that's when he'll give up the ghost. Insightful and witty. Here's another definition of a post whore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
football_fan 42 Posted May 28, 2006 This article is about a month old, but it was the latest I could find on him. It is his last journal entry dated April 20th, 2006. Last words Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banshees Scream 110 Posted May 28, 2006 This article is about a month old, but it was the latest I could find on him. It is his last journal entry dated April 20th, 2006. Last words Seems as if he is a very unstable individual. His wife doesn't trust him with the information regarding his health. He also finds pleasure out of radiation treatment. In the end he seems somewhat optimistic. Though only a few weeks before his death, wasn't Lou Rawls quoted as saying '"Don't count me out, brother' I'm feeling rather optimistic... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
