Guest Guest Posted July 3, 2007 Sci-fi and Fantasy author Fred Saberhagen has died of prostate cancer, age 77. Not generating much in the way of obits yet, so I'm not yet sad that I pulled him from my DDP. Will make a fine second RDP hit however. A loss to the genre though, I've not disliked anything of his that I've read. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,233 Posted July 3, 2007 Sci-fi and Fantasy author Fred Saberhagen has died of prostate cancer, age 77. Not generating much in the way of obits yet, so I'm not yet sad that I pulled him from my DDP. Will make a fine second RDP hit however. A loss to the genre though, I've not disliked anything of his that I've read. Who forgot to sign in? OoO? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Paul 97 Posted July 3, 2007 Sci-fi and Fantasy author Fred Saberhagen has died of prostate cancer, age 77. Not generating much in the way of obits yet, so I'm not yet sad that I pulled him from my DDP. Will make a fine second RDP hit however. A loss to the genre though, I've not disliked anything of his that I've read. Who forgot to sign in? OoO? No, bloody Canadian internet logged me out when I wasn't looking. Not doing much to quell the rumours of a barren wilderness out here... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted July 3, 2007 Opera singer Beverly Sills has died at the age of 78 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted July 3, 2007 less people will die as a result! Yes they will. They may also get hit by a Bus, eaten by a Shark or live a full life before dying, lonely in their own wee. Sanctimonious tosser. up yours 2 mate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSBfromH 74 Posted July 3, 2007 Hy Zaret has died aged 99. Who he? He wrote the lyrics to one of the most frequently recorded popular songs, "Unchained Melody": http://www.nytimes.com/2007/07/03/arts/03zaret.html DJ Jimmy Young had one of his biggest hits with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSBfromH 74 Posted July 3, 2007 A couple of notable deaths from the world of cricket: Dilip Sardesai, prolific Indian test batsman between 1961 and 1972, aged 66. http://content-usa.cricinfo.com/india/cont...ory/300390.html Eddie Crush, who WAS Kent's oldest surviving player, aged 90: http://content-usa.cricinfo.com/england/co...ory/300481.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSBfromH 74 Posted July 3, 2007 ... and from football: Eddie Rutherford, former Rangers, Hearts and Scotland winger, who won the first Scottish domestic treble with Rangers in 1948 - 49, has died aged 86: http://sport.scotsman.com/football.cfm?id=1033332007 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,197 Posted July 3, 2007 Claude Pompidou, philanthropist & widow of the former French President, George Pompidou, has died. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,647 Posted July 3, 2007 Malcolm Slesser an academic who hated 'nanny state' interference and risked his neck on some dangerous climbs. Quite a bloke - apparently - and someone who spent happy hours in the Lake District. Climbing, Slesser insisted, is very safe. "It's the technique of making yourself safe that counts. But I must say that at my age [he was then 77] any form of quick exit would be very much appreciated when the time comes." It's likely that he suffered a heart attack whilst hill walking, aged 80. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twelvetrees 10 Posted July 3, 2007 The man whose music chased a thousand dolly birds on the Benny Hill Show has died aged 80. Yes, that's right, 'Boots' Randolph has left the building. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twelvetrees 10 Posted July 3, 2007 The man whose music chased a thousand dolly birds on the Benny Hill Show has died aged 80. Yes, that's right, 'Boots' Randolph has left the building. Damn - wrong forum - Mods, step in and do your lovely thing! No, not that...the other...move me to The Dead! (Done- NAP) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted July 4, 2007 The man whose music chased a thousand dolly birds on the Benny Hill Show has died aged 80. Yes, that's right, 'Boots' Randolph has left the building. Related to Elastica frontwoman Justine Frishmann apparently.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anubis the Jackal 77 Posted July 4, 2007 A tribute, of sorts. Boots, we salute you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Paul 97 Posted July 4, 2007 The man whose music chased a thousand dolly birds on the Benny Hill Show has died aged 80. Yes, that's right, 'Boots' Randolph has left the building. What a shame, he was doing so well last year I thought too (can't deny I looked into him for the DDP). Plenty of UK obits too, included a beeb. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,647 Posted July 4, 2007 From cleric to relic, via Cumbrian cult hero, or summat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSBfromH 74 Posted July 5, 2007 Bill Pinkney, the last surviving member of the original "Drifters" is no more: http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2007/07/05/...bit-Pinkney.php He had left the group before they had their biggest hits ("Under the Boardwalk," "Up on the Roof," and "Save the Last Dance For Me"). He had been scheduled to perform for U.S. Independence Day festivities in Daytona Beach, and had indeed been performing at a "Rock and Soul Day" event just last month (see bottom paragraph in article): http://www.freetimes.com/stories/15/7/california-feelin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,197 Posted July 5, 2007 Not a person, but a shop, Kwik Save is in administration & the name will disappear from the UK high streets. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Fellatio Nelson 6,218 Posted July 5, 2007 Bill Pinkney, the last surviving member of the original "Drifters" is no more: http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2007/07/05/...bit-Pinkney.php He had left the group before they had their biggest hits ("Under the Boardwalk," "Up on the Roof," and "Save the Last Dance For Me"). He had been scheduled to perform for U.S. Independence Day festivities in Daytona Beach, and had indeed been performing at a "Rock and Soul Day" event just last month (see bottom paragraph in article): http://www.freetimes.com/stories/15/7/california-feelin Are you saying that The Drifters, on a Hotel Gig tour this summer somewhere on a Med Island are not the REAL Drifters? Im crushed! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,647 Posted July 5, 2007 Back in the eighties there was a laugh out loud funny situation where two lots of The Drifters were playing on the Med within twenty miles of each other. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,358 Posted July 5, 2007 The fat lady has sung for another opera great - Regine Crespin has died aged 80. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSBfromH 74 Posted July 6, 2007 The fat lady has sung for another opera great - Regine Crespin has died aged 80. Shame! She was interviewed on Radio 3 not so long ago and was very entertaining with her stories! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSBfromH 74 Posted July 6, 2007 One for all you Leeds fans (any left?!). Dave Simmons, who scored one of the goals that saw Don Revie's mighty Leeds United go out of the FA Cup at the hands of lowly Colchester United in 1971, has died aged 58: http://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/news/ely/2...4f319344b14.lpf "The Times called the result a "miracle", describing how Mr Simmons and strike partner Ray Crawford made World Cup-winner Jack Charlton look like a "dithering novice". OK, OK, I see it's in the footy thread, but as that is in the "extra-curricular" area, I believe it is noteworthy enough to be here too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,358 Posted July 8, 2007 Former Indian prime minister Chandra Shekhar has died of cancer aged 80. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,358 Posted July 8, 2007 Professor Donald Michie, who worked as a code breaker at Bletchley Park during the war, has been killed in a car crash. In the same vehicle was his ex-wife, the geneticist Dame Anne McLaren, she was also killed. Also, in a different car crash, Palmeiras footballer Alemao, has been killed at the age of 23. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
