Larry Pestilence III 6 Posted December 17, 2004 I'm not really sure he was really ever alive really. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,130 Posted December 18, 2004 Princess Takamatsu of Japan http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/4106989.stm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Larry Pestilence III 6 Posted December 19, 2004 Renata Tebaldi (opera singer). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSBfromH 74 Posted December 23, 2004 Massimo Freccia "Internationally acclaimed conductor and former assistant to Toscanini who, in 1934, was one of the last men to fight a duel." This appeared on the Daily Torygraph site, but requires registration for the full article. Can't see that anyone else has picked up on it yet, so including the quote above. Was born in 1906, so he had a good innings - obviously he didn't lose that duel! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moosey 3 Posted December 23, 2004 obviously he didn't lose that duel! He won the duel on points, or Away Goals, or something. The Times has an obit here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSBfromH 74 Posted December 24, 2004 Yes, I know. It's a common fallacy (usually given further credence by the cinema) that duels were always to the death. Apparently most often someone would get winged by a bullet or a bit of a scratch and the other person would be declared the victor, at which both protagonists would shake hands and go and have a cup of tea together or something. Not exactly "fight club"! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,400 Posted December 25, 2004 It's a common fallacy (usually given further credence by the cinema) that duels were always to the death. OTOH, being shot rarely only results in a flesh wound, despite what's shown in the cinema. But then, duels were not fought with high powered rifles. regards, Hein Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Night 4 Posted December 28, 2004 A list of obits, hits and misses for 2004. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Yank Posted December 29, 2004 'Law & Order' Star Jerry Orbach Dies 6 minutes ago Top Stories - AP NEW YORK - "Law & Order" star Jerry Orbach has died of prostate cancer at 69, a representative of the show said Wednesday. Orbach died Tuesday night in Manhattan after several weeks of treatment, Audrey Davis of the public relations agency Lippin Group said. When his illness was diagnosed, he had begun production on NBC's upcoming spinoff "Law & Order: Trial By Jury," after 12 seasons playing Detective Lennie Briscoe in the original series. His return to the new show had been expected early next year. On Broadway, the Bronx-born Orbach starred in hit musicals including "Carnival," "Promises, Promises" (for which he won a Tony Award), "Chicago" and "42nd Street." Among his film appearances were roles in "Dirty Dancing," "Prince of the City" and "Crimes and Misdemeanors." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,130 Posted December 29, 2004 Jerry Orbach http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/t...dio/4132969.stm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,130 Posted December 29, 2004 An Obit writer's life http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/4120887.stm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest puzlman Posted December 30, 2004 damn...I liked him on L&O...had a lot of stamina to stay on that show as long as he did. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death Watch Beatle 41 Posted December 30, 2004 An overview of the the years hits and misses from the BBC: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/4056105.stm DWB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
