Lord Fellatio Nelson 6,218 Posted September 22, 2016 There is so little going on in the world of death that the Guardian is giving a front page obit to DJ Spank -Spank. https://www.theguardian.com/music/musicblog/2016/sep/22/rip-dj-spank-spank-phuture-earl-smith-jr-acid-house Well Jimmy Young turned 95 yesterday. Just saying, like.. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,525 Posted September 23, 2016 Splitting radio DJs from "club" DJs could lead us to use the perfect tagline for a thread about DJs/electronica/rave artists: "Sick drops" 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoffinLodger 1,248 Posted October 1, 2016 Radio 2 DJ Desmond Carrington is quitting the station this month after 40 years because he's seriously ill with cancer, heart disease and possible alzheimers. normally when ageing DJs leave radio 2 theyre dead within weeks http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-37518086 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted October 1, 2016 Radio 2 DJ Desmond Carrington is quitting the station this month after 40 years because he's seriously ill with cancer, heart disease and possible alzheimers. normally when ageing DJs leave radio 2 theyre dead within weeks http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-37518086 Aye, well - let's hope those weeks include at least a few hours of 2017, eh? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,443 Posted October 1, 2016 Radio 2 DJ Desmond Carrington is quitting the station this month after 40 years because he's seriously ill with cancer, heart disease and possible alzheimers. normally when ageing DJs leave radio 2 theyre dead within weeks http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-37518086 Aye, well - let's hope those weeks include at least a few hours of 2017, eh? According to a complete uncited post on Digital Spy, he had "heart failure on Christmas Day 2015". I'm going to take a wee guess that's probably not the greatest Christmas he's ever had! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted October 1, 2016 Radio 2 DJ Desmond Carrington is quitting the station this month after 40 years because he's seriously ill with cancer, heart disease and possible alzheimers. normally when ageing DJs leave radio 2 theyre dead within weeks http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-37518086 Aye, well - let's hope those weeks include at least a few hours of 2017, eh? According to a complete uncited post on Digital Spy, he had "heart failure on Christmas Day 2015". I'm going to take a wee guess that's probably not the greatest Christmas he's ever had! Why not, he received the gift that keeps on giving. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted October 1, 2016 Radio 2 DJ Desmond Carrington is quitting the station this month after 40 years because he's seriously ill with cancer, heart disease and possible alzheimers. normally when ageing DJs leave radio 2 theyre dead within weeks http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-37518086 Aye, well - let's hope those weeks include at least a few hours of 2017, eh? According to a complete uncited post on Digital Spy, he had "heart failure on Christmas Day 2015". I'm going to take a wee guess that's probably not the greatest Christmas he's ever had! Why not, he received the gift that keeps on giving. So, presumably he has already decided on the last tune he'll ever play. His show isn't exactly regular listening at MPFC Towers, anyone got a clue how he'll sign off? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,579 Posted October 1, 2016 I keep getting him confused with Brian Matthew. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lard Bazaar 3,799 Posted October 1, 2016 I actually blubbed at that Terry Wogan thing last night, and not just at his hair 😄 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoffinLodger 1,248 Posted October 2, 2016 Radio 2 DJ Desmond Carrington is quitting the station this month after 40 years because he's seriously ill with cancer, heart disease and possible alzheimers. normally when ageing DJs leave radio 2 theyre dead within weeks http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-37518086 Aye, well - let's hope those weeks include at least a few hours of 2017, eh? According to a complete uncited post on Digital Spy, he had "heart failure on Christmas Day 2015". I'm going to take a wee guess that's probably not the greatest Christmas he's ever had! Why not, he received the gift that keeps on giving. So, presumably he has already decided on the last tune he'll ever play. His show isn't exactly regular listening at MPFC Towers, anyone got a clue how he'll sign off? Maybe with his 3rd and final heart attack.That would be one hell of a way to end his career! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted October 2, 2016 Radio 2 DJ Desmond Carrington is quitting the station this month after 40 years because he's seriously ill with cancer, heart disease and possible alzheimers. normally when ageing DJs leave radio 2 theyre dead within weeks http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-37518086 Aye, well - let's hope those weeks include at least a few hours of 2017, eh? According to a complete uncited post on Digital Spy, he had "heart failure on Christmas Day 2015". I'm going to take a wee guess that's probably not the greatest Christmas he's ever had! Why not, he received the gift that keeps on giving. So, presumably he has already decided on the last tune he'll ever play. His show isn't exactly regular listening at MPFC Towers, anyone got a clue how he'll sign off? Maybe with his 3rd and final heart attack.That would be one hell of a way to end his career! He pre-records his show though, so we'd never hear it. For the full ironic enjoyment there's always the Turkish doctor, on a show about health, who suffered a double heart attack live on air: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2833203/Doctor-double-heart-attack-live-air-appearing-Turkish-TV-health-show.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,044 Posted October 21, 2016 Looks like Dave Cash, one of the original Radio 1/Radio 2 DJs has died aged 74. I'll update the photo legend on page 2 of this thread. https://twitter.com/BBCSurrey/status/789467063878348800 Edit: Report - http://radiotoday.co.uk/2016/10/legendary-radio-presenter-dave-cash-dies-at-74/ Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave_Cash_(disc_jockey) That's one from each row this year alone. And Pete Murray and Jimmy Young still sail on! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted October 21, 2016 Looks like Dave Cash, one of the original Radio 1/Radio 2 DJs has died aged 74. I'll update the photo legend on page 2 of this thread. https://twitter.com/BBCSurrey/status/789467063878348800 Edit: Report - http://radiotoday.co.uk/2016/10/legendary-radio-presenter-dave-cash-dies-at-74/ Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave_Cash_(disc_jockey) That's one from each row this year alone. And Pete Murray and Jimmy Young still sail on! Wiki currently claiming he "works" for Radio Kent Bring on the webcam for the next show, eh? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,599 Posted October 21, 2016 Looks like Dave Cash, one of the original Radio 1/Radio 2 DJs has died aged 74. I'll update the photo legend on page 2 of this thread. https://twitter.com/BBCSurrey/status/789467063878348800 Edit: Report - http://radiotoday.co.uk/2016/10/legendary-radio-presenter-dave-cash-dies-at-74/ Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave_Cash_(disc_jockey) That's one from each row this year alone. And Pete Murray and Jimmy Young still sail on! That's 'cos Pete & Jimmy are in my DDP team and the others weren't. There's always a simple explanation. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,044 Posted November 8, 2016 I'll update the legend for the photo for Jimmy Young. Gawd bless 'im. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,044 Posted November 8, 2016 List above updated for Terry Wogan. http://www.deathlist.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=3048&p=248175 Note he's sitting right behind Ed Stewart. Oh dear, it all came true.....Jimmy Young right behind both. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoffinLodger 1,248 Posted November 17, 2016 this is a shocker- former radio 1 DJ Mark Goodier has suffered a stroke.Looks like he'll survive but could be the end of his DJing career. http://www.msn.com/en-gb/entertainment/topnews/bbc-radio-dj-mark-goodier-55-suffers-a-stroke/ar-AAkqpNz?ocid=spartanntp Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Fellatio Nelson 6,218 Posted November 17, 2016 this is a shocker- former radio 1 DJ Mark Goodier has suffered a stroke.Looks like he'll survive but could be the end of his DJing career. http://www.msn.com/en-gb/entertainment/topnews/bbc-radio-dj-mark-goodier-55-suffers-a-stroke/ar-AAkqpNz?ocid=spartanntp Well the article states that he tends to work behind the scenes now and having a stroke doesn't necessarily mean that you end up as a dribbling vegetable either. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted November 17, 2016 this is a shocker- former radio 1 DJ Mark Goodier has suffered a stroke.Looks like he'll survive but could be the end of his DJing career. http://www.msn.com/en-gb/entertainment/topnews/bbc-radio-dj-mark-goodier-55-suffers-a-stroke/ar-AAkqpNz?ocid=spartanntp Well the article states that he tends to work behind the scenes now and having a stroke doesn't necessarily mean that you end up as a dribbling vegetable either. I thought that's what most Radio 2 DJs were like... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Fellatio Nelson 6,218 Posted November 18, 2016 this is a shocker- former radio 1 DJ Mark Goodier has suffered a stroke.Looks like he'll survive but could be the end of his DJing career. http://www.msn.com/en-gb/entertainment/topnews/bbc-radio-dj-mark-goodier-55-suffers-a-stroke/ar-AAkqpNz?ocid=spartanntp Well the article states that he tends to work behind the scenes now and having a stroke doesn't necessarily mean that you end up as a dribbling vegetable either. I thought that's what most Radio 2 DJs were like... Ken Bruce is a f ucking legend!!!!!!!! Fuck the snobs. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoffinLodger 1,248 Posted November 22, 2016 yet another former radio one DJ Dave Gregory died today. He was a regular stand in for Tony Blackburn on the breakfast show. http://radiotoday.co.uk/2016/11/tributes-paid-to-radio-presenter-dave-gregory/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,044 Posted February 11, 2017 Brian Matthew is furious with the BBC, denies leaving by mutual consent: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4213892/I-m-not-Radio-Gaga-DJ-Brian-Matthew-tells-JANE-FRYER.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,140 Posted February 11, 2017 Brian Matthew is furious with the BBC, denies leaving by mutual consent: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4213892/I-m-not-Radio-Gaga-DJ-Brian-Matthew-tells-JANE-FRYER.html "Now he's 63 BBC are trying to prevent him from presenting Sounds Of The 60s" Jeez, I was going to say, he's never 63! But it's the usual crap reporting But now, a mere 63 years into his BBC career ... So, he's pushing 90. Looks pretty spry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
torbrexbones 717 Posted February 25, 2017 Heard Brian host his last SOTS today, so sad I wonder if he will be like Desmond Carrington, retired and dead within months. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
