sympathyforthedevil 11 Posted September 20, 2011 Stan Lee turns 89 on 28th December, but seems to be showing absolutely no signs of slowing down "Stan Lee never left, and it appears his mind is not in mint condition." 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TAFKAG 70 Posted September 27, 2011 How about Albert Uderzo - the Asterix illustrator? Nearly 80 and, erm, well that's old. Yes please, make him stop. His cartoons are getting worse and worse. Hmphr grmbl, Hein Good news for Hein; he's retiring. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,400 Posted September 27, 2011 How about Albert Uderzo - the Asterix illustrator? Nearly 80 and, erm, well that's old.Yes please, make him stop. His cartoons are getting worse and worse.Good news for Hein; he's retiring. Good news indeed. Let's hope what that article calls 'a younger artist' includes somebody who knows how to write a script. From the same news I learned that our hero Gerard Depardieu is to play Obelix again in a new Asterix film, this time playing in Britain. I suppose the scenes with warm beer and Gallic wine will work quite well. regards, Hein Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,538 Posted November 9, 2011 Family Circus creator Bill Keane at 89. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted November 18, 2011 Co-creator of roughly a 5th of my childhood, Mark Hall of Cosgrove Hall productions, has died aged 75... http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-15792282 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bridge over the River Styx 0 Posted November 18, 2011 Yes, very sad. Danger Mouse was great...especially the narration which was sadly omitted from the DVD's. Who is going to protect us now from those arch enemies? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,618 Posted November 22, 2011 Cartoonist David Langdon, famous for his wartime cartoons featuring Billy Brown from London Town, as well as appearing in Punch, and The Mirror, has died aged 97. His obituary was written by his fellow cartoonist, Denis Gifford, who died in 2000. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,618 Posted November 30, 2011 Czech animator and illustrator Zdeněk Miler has died aged 90. His most famous creation is Krtek, the mole, who has even flown on the space shuttle. Never seen him before but Krtek > Pingu. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TAFKAG 70 Posted November 30, 2011 Czech animator and illustrator Zdeněk Miler has died aged 90. His most famous creation is Krtek, the mole, who has even flown on the space shuttle. Never seen him before but Krtek > Pingu. Happy, if vaguely sinister, childhood memories = unique DDP hit, assuming an obituary in TV Cream*. The Mole was an allegory of the plucky Czech people's battle against their tyrannical Soviet oppressors. Just like Roobarb. *If this fucker doesn't get an obit I'm going to dig a million holes in my nearest farmer's field. Edit: I guess this qualifies, according to the rules. http://uk.reuters.com/article/2011/11/30/czech-miler-krtek-idUKL5E7MU6MR20111130 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,358 Posted December 6, 2011 French animator Bruno Bianchi, 56, the co-creator of Inspector Gadget, has died. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted December 6, 2011 French animator Bruno Bianchi, 56, the co-creator of Inspector Gadget, has died. Go go gadget shovel! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted December 8, 2011 Legendary cartoonist Jerry Robinson who created the Joker character in Batman, has died http://www.usatoday....nson/51745168/1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted December 15, 2011 Joe Simon , co creator of Captain America, h as died http://www.comicbook...rticle&id=35942 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted January 3, 2012 British cartoonist Ronald Searle who created St Trinians has died at 91 http://www.baltimore...0,6199399.story Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,538 Posted January 3, 2012 British cartoonist Ronald Searle who created St Trinians has died at 91 http://www.baltimore...0,6199399.story Good. Molesworth isn't funny. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted January 3, 2012 Ronald Searle, creator of St.Trinians is worth keeping an eye on. He'll be 86 in March. Here's a British obit for Searle, for anyone who had him on their list http://www.bbc.co.uk...t-arts-16391857 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,657 Posted January 3, 2012 The story makes clear that he died on 30 December. Uh oh! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted January 3, 2012 The story makes clear that he died on 30 December. Uh oh! I'm sure he did that out of spite. Rules are the rules though, no points for 2011... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,535 Posted January 3, 2012 The story makes clear that he died on 30 December. Uh oh! I'm sure he did that out of spite. Rules are the rules though, no points for 2011... That's unlucky. One dead pool I'm in closes on Jan 5th as it always takes a few days for deaths at the end of the year to hit the press. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,618 Posted January 3, 2012 Bah! I'd have finished in the top ten if the news had come through in time (the Theme Team Top ten that is). Still, it won't be the first time I've started with a 19 man team. C'est La Vie (or summat). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,102 Posted January 3, 2012 Steven Fry has just tweeted this message....... So sad to hear of Ronald Searle's death. Extraordinary life & work. His last illustration was for a friend, Roger Lewis who is v ill too (No idea who he is though) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,535 Posted January 3, 2012 Steven Fry has just tweeted this message....... So sad to hear of Ronald Searle's death. Extraordinary life & work. His last illustration was for a friend, Roger Lewis who is v ill too (No idea who he is though) This might shed some light Every cloud: It was the least Christmassy Christmas ever, but at least I was spared the threat of Sir Jimmy Savile rocking up on the ward dressed as Santa Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,618 Posted January 3, 2012 Steven Fry has just tweeted this message....... So sad to hear of Ronald Searle's death. Extraordinary life & work. His last illustration was for a friend, Roger Lewis who is v ill too (No idea who he is though) Nor me. Wonder if I can sneak him onto my 'Rogers' theme team though... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,538 Posted January 3, 2012 Steven Fry has just tweeted this message....... So sad to hear of Ronald Searle's death. Extraordinary life & work. His last illustration was for a friend, Roger Lewis who is v ill too (No idea who he is though) This might shed some light I think Stephen Fry might be the only person still living who uses the term poorly to actually mean "a little bit unwell" rather than as a euphemism for "this cunt is gonna be ghost in two weeks". Weird how all Daily Mail "humour" writers use exactly the same editorial voice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,535 Posted January 3, 2012 Steven Fry has just tweeted this message....... So sad to hear of Ronald Searle's death. Extraordinary life & work. His last illustration was for a friend, Roger Lewis who is v ill too (No idea who he is though) This might shed some light I think Stephen Fry might be the only person still living who uses the term poorly to actually mean "a little bit unwell" rather than as a euphemism for "this cunt is gonna be ghost in two weeks". Weird how all Daily Mail "humour" writers use exactly the same editorial voice. Our annual dead pool draft is coming up on saturday. might stick him to the top of my list. if he can last till Feb 26th I could pick up extra bonus points 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
