Sir Creep 7,068 Posted February 29, 2016 As I may NEVER get to post in this thread again (ahead of others that is, e.g. Magere Hein lol), I am here to announce the passing of the former CEO of Belgacom--the leading telecommunications company in Belguim--Didier Bellens. I even am posting my first obit in the deceased's native tongue and an obit I can't read but trust it says what it's supposed to (unless it was written by Mr. Alexander Yacht).SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,399 Posted February 29, 2016 As I may NEVER get to post in this thread again (ahead of others that is, e.g. Magere Hein lol), I am here to announce the passing of the former CEO of Belgacom--the leading telecommunications company in Belguim--Didier Bellens. I even am posting my first obit in the deceased's native tongue and an obit I can't read but trust it says what it's supposed to (unless it was written by Mr. Alexander Yacht). A few comments on that article, without providing a trnslation: - Mr. Bellens' native tongue was French, - Mr. Bellens died from a non-specified "long illness", - Mr. Bellens got the sack in November 2013 after several confrontations with Belgian government ministers, the Belgian government being the major shareholder of Belgacom, - Mr. Bellens was a suspect in several cases of trading shares with inside knowledge and being bribed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim Up North 3,716 Posted March 28, 2016 I couldn't find the cycling thread Antoine Demotie dead at 25 after being hit by a motorbike after a crash in the Gent-Wevelgem race. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim Up North 3,716 Posted March 29, 2016 Second Belgian cyclist dies in two days Daan Myngheer of a heart attack 20 miles from finish. My calculator just melted trying to work out the probability for two professional cyclists from Belgium to die on consecutive days in two different events. I posted this first in the cycling thread just to keep things fair and equal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RadGuy 1,614 Posted April 15, 2016 Belgian communist Louis van Geyt is dead. I thought he was more well known as I recall him being mentioned here, but a search came up with no results. Oh well, I announce his death anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Kettley 49 Posted August 22, 2016 Today, several dutch newspapers mention a health scare for Toots Thielemans (84). Because of his frail health, he's unable to complete his tour through the Netherlands. 'For the first time in his career, his doctor prescribed him rest for the rest of the year,' according to the Bimhuis, a jazz-podium in Amsterdam where Thielemans was supposed to perform this evening. Can't find an english site yet to confirm the news, but I read it in this paper, and the Bimhuis is mentioning it here. Hang on in there Toots, I want you for next year. You sure it's not just a desire to singToots toots tootsie goodbye ....or should that be gooddie? Now back to Verbruggen.... You can sing it now. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 20,898 Posted August 22, 2016 Today, several dutch newspapers mention a health scare for Toots Thielemans (84). Because of his frail health, he's unable to complete his tour through the Netherlands. 'For the first time in his career, his doctor prescribed him rest for the rest of the year,' according to the Bimhuis, a jazz-podium in Amsterdam where Thielemans was supposed to perform this evening. Can't find an english site yet to confirm the news, but I read it in this paper, and the Bimhuis is mentioning it here. Hang on in there Toots, I want you for next year. You sure it's not just a desire to singToots toots tootsie goodbye ....or should that be gooddie? Now back to Verbruggen.... You can sing it now. BBC Obit for the DDP: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-37153355 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,530 Posted August 22, 2016 Today, several dutch newspapers mention a health scare for Toots Thielemans (84). Because of his frail health, he's unable to complete his tour through the Netherlands. 'For the first time in his career, his doctor prescribed him rest for the rest of the year,' according to the Bimhuis, a jazz-podium in Amsterdam where Thielemans was supposed to perform this evening. Can't find an english site yet to confirm the news, but I read it in this paper, and the Bimhuis is mentioning it here. Hang on in there Toots, I want you for next year. You sure it's not just a desire to singToots toots tootsie goodbye ....or should that be gooddie? Now back to Verbruggen.... You can sing it now. BBC Obit for the DDP: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-37153355 And there goes another from my long list for 2017 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,926 Posted August 22, 2016 Today, several dutch newspapers mention a health scare for Toots Thielemans (84). Because of his frail health, he's unable to complete his tour through the Netherlands. 'For the first time in his career, his doctor prescribed him rest for the rest of the year,' according to the Bimhuis, a jazz-podium in Amsterdam where Thielemans was supposed to perform this evening. Can't find an english site yet to confirm the news, but I read it in this paper, and the Bimhuis is mentioning it here. Hang on in there Toots, I want you for next year. You sure it's not just a desire to singToots toots tootsie goodbye ....or should that be gooddie? Now back to Verbruggen.... You can sing it now. BBC Obit for the DDP: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-37153355 And there goes another from my long list for 2017 If this fataility doesn't bring back Magere Hein (from the dead?), nothing will. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 20,898 Posted November 7, 2016 Belgian cartoonist Marc Sleen, famous for The Adventures Of Nero & Co, has died aged 93. https://translate.google.co.uk/translate?hl=en&sl=nl&u=http://www.hln.be/hln/nl/38442/Marc-Sleen-overleden/article/detail/2964192/2016/11/07/Geestelijke-vader-van-Nero-Marc-Sleen-93-overleden.dhtml&prev=search DDP pick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vinegar Tits 605 Posted May 8, 2018 Absolutely shocked at the news of the death of singer Maurane. It's only just been announced so no details of cause of death yet. I can't see her getting a UK obit but she was very well known in Belgium and France. If you can, check out the film Palais Royale which, seeing as it was a co-production with Film 4, it's surprising it's not turned up on UK screens, where she has an amusing cameo as Elton John (if you've seen the film you'll get that). I have kissed a toy bunny that Maurane had also manhandled but that's a story for another time... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim Up North 3,716 Posted May 8, 2018 20 minutes ago, Vinegar Tits said: I can't see her getting a UK obit UK Obit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,464 Posted May 8, 2018 Best death immediately following a comeback gig since this lad 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,464 Posted December 3, 2018 Belgium's richest man (or at least he was according to one source I looked at briefly) Albert Frere dead. DDP pick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,926 Posted February 8, 2020 Finally some reason for me to post in this thread... Singer Arno (70) has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer: https://www.brusselstimes.com/all-news/art-culture/94126/arno-postpones-tour-dates-after-cancer-diagnosis-pancreas-rock-star-singer/ The Michel Delpech of 2021? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,068 Posted February 8, 2020 11 minutes ago, gcreptile said: Finally some reason for me to post in this thread... Singer Arno (70) has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer: https://www.brusselstimes.com/all-news/art-culture/94126/arno-postpones-tour-dates-after-cancer-diagnosis-pancreas-rock-star-singer/ The Michel Delpech of 2021? oh look someone who must not expect to advance far in Cup play is divulging every name they discover. Arno reasons to do it otherwise. The gcreptile of 2019? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,379 Posted February 8, 2020 "Arno, less well-known as Arno Hintjens" For some reason, that bit cracks me up... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,926 Posted February 8, 2020 5 minutes ago, Sir Creep said: oh look someone who must not expect to advance far in Cup play is divulging every name they discover. Arno reasons to do it otherwise. The gcreptile of 2019? Well, I had to check now, my main team has more unique picks than yours! I'm not telling everything... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banana 859 Posted July 23, 2020 On 08/02/2020 at 06:03, gcreptile said: Finally some reason for me to post in this thread... Singer Arno (70) has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer: https://www.brusselstimes.com/all-news/art-culture/94126/arno-postpones-tour-dates-after-cancer-diagnosis-pancreas-rock-star-singer/ The Michel Delpech of 2021? Not looking like it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 20,898 Posted April 29, 2021 Julia Van Hool, Belgium's oldest person (seemingly unvalidated, but certainly by popular acclaim) dead at 111: https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&u=https://www.vrt.be/vrtnws/nl/2021/04/29/oudste-belg-julia-van-hool-111-overleden/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arghton 6,629 Posted October 31, 2021 On 08/05/2008 at 10:26, TAFKAG said: Belgian international footballer François Sterchele has been killed in a car crash, aged 26. Sterchele's mother Marleen Boonen has died: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bentrovato 1,083 Posted December 4, 2021 Belgian zoo hippos test positive for Covid - BBC News Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 20,898 Posted April 23, 2022 On 08/02/2020 at 12:19, msc said: "Arno, less well-known as Arno Hintjens" For some reason, that bit cracks me up... Arno Hintjens being reported dead on the Tweetmeats. Edit: And indeed here and there: https://www-standaard-be.translate.goog/cnt/dmf20220423_95435808?_x_tr_sl=nl&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 20,898 Posted April 23, 2022 Aha, he's listed under Arno (singer) for The Whipping Posts on this year's DDP. Looking for a Yahoo, I'd expect.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,464 Posted April 25, 2022 Eric Daman, one of the world's leading theme park designers, has died at the age of 58. Not to be confused Eric Daman, the 51-year-old costumer designer most famous for his work on Sex and the City. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
