Octopus of Odstock 2,194 Posted September 2, 2007 A couple of footballing deaths to report: Willie Cunningham, footballer for Northern Ireland, and part of their 1958 World Cup squad, has died, aged 77. He also managed a trio of clubs in Scotland. Rather spookily, one of the players Cunningham lined up against in 1958 has died a day later, Viliam Schrojf played in three World Cups, and was in the 1962 World Cup Final. He was 76. PS I am now back from holiday & working on getting a Ruesch obit for the DDP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Youth in Asia 1,086 Posted September 2, 2007 Here's one for MPFC: Kath Taylor, aged 81. "She achieved fame by being crowned the women’s world gurning champion at Egremont Crab Fair twice in succession, and also entertained in pubs and clubs" Dont fancy hers much Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted September 2, 2007 Here's one for MPFC: Kath Taylor, aged 81. "She achieved fame by being crowned the women’s world gurning champion at Egremont Crab Fair twice in succession, and also entertained in pubs and clubs" I woke up with his sister one morning, went cold down my spine and promptly broke the world record for 100 metres. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
To die for 3 Posted September 2, 2007 Here's one for MPFC: Kath Taylor, aged 81. "She achieved fame by being crowned the women’s world gurning champion at Egremont Crab Fair twice in succession, and also entertained in pubs and clubs" I woke up with his sister one morning, went cold down my spine and promptly broke the world record for 100 metres. Is "Kath" a man? Please don't check my posts for freudian slips I've been drinking and have lost my sense of irony Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Paul 97 Posted September 3, 2007 PS I am now back from holiday & working on getting a Ruesch obit for the DDP. Well here's one that would have sufficed for the CPDP. At least they're out in English now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,358 Posted September 3, 2007 "The King of the Gypsies". Bare knuckle boxing champion Eli Frankham Junior, has died of a heart attack at the age of 43. At the time of his death he was facing jail for breaching his ASBO, the terms of which asked him nicely: "Not to threaten or intimidate anyone with intent to cause alarm, harassment or distress within West Norfolk or Wisbech." Measuring 6ft 8inches tall and weighing in at 21 stones, he was mentioned in the press when he turned up at the trial of Tony Martin, the Norfolk farmer who was convicted of murdering a gypsy. He was escorted from the courtroom by police after twenty minutes for "glowering at the jury in a threatening manner" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,194 Posted September 3, 2007 Well here's one that would have sufficed for the CPDP. At least they're out in English now. Indeed, there's another UK based one, and one on Entertainment Insiders. I think the English media are only now just getting the news via the agencies. I understand from my motor racing sources at the broadsheets that he was on the obituary list (ie when they die, they get an obit), so there may well be one in The Independent or The Times by week's end. Not sure about the Telegraph, however, but only one is needed. Here's hoping anyway, it would put me fourth if no-one else dies by the time Ruesch gets his obit. Good obit too in the New York Times, but then they do research well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handrejka 1,903 Posted September 3, 2007 Ulrich Plenzdorf finally gets a UK obit. http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/o...icle2351303.ece Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harrymcnallysblueandwhitearmy 1,689 Posted September 4, 2007 Carter Albrecht, keyboard player with annoying hippie Edie Brickell, has been shot dead by a neighbour. One with good musical taste, obviously. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,358 Posted September 4, 2007 The Duke of Buccleuch, 83, former Tory MP and one of Britain's biggest landowners with 270 000 Scottish acres to his name. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted September 5, 2007 Marcia Mae Jones has died at the age of 83 She was best known for starring in films like The Champ and Heidi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,194 Posted September 5, 2007 Actress Miyoshi Umeki has died. She was the first "Asian" actress to win an Oscar, which was the Best Supporting Actress gong for Sayonara in 1957. This launched her onto a long & successful Stateside career as well as in her native country. Umeki was 78 years of age. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSBfromH 74 Posted September 6, 2007 John Kelly, "Provisional IRA founding member and former Sinn Féin assemblyman" has died. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted September 6, 2007 Ronald Magill who played mutton-chopped Amos Brearly in Emmerdale Farm has died aged 87.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,194 Posted September 6, 2007 Ronald Magill who played mutton-chopped Amos Brearly in Emmerdale Farm has died aged 87.... Oh bollocks. He was on my DDP 2008 provisional list & was a good hope for an unique pick. *Sigh*. Not my week DDP wise, but never mind.... Great shame though - another of those famous faces from my childhood gone. Whilst on the subject of dead UK and Northern TV actors, Geoffrey Wilkinson, another of those "you know the face..." has died Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anubis the Jackal 77 Posted September 6, 2007 Bad news for Geoffrey, but good news for any jobbing late-middle-aged thesp who wants to fill the dead mans shoes A rather callous article , but then every cloud has a silver lining, the show must go on etc. etc. ad nauseam, and of course Geoffrey would have approved! Whilst on the subject of dead UK and Northern TV actors, Geoffrey Wilkinson, another of those "you know the face..." has died Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vinegar Tits 606 Posted September 6, 2007 Ronald Magill who played mutton-chopped Amos Brearly in Emmerdale Farm has died aged 87.... Damn, I picked the wrong Emmerdale Farm actor... Mind you, last time I saw Magill interviewed he didn't look too cracking. He should never have married Annie though - it just didn't ring true to me. I can just imagine him and Mr Wilks pulling pints and bickering in the great Woolpack in the sky. RIP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dave 0 Posted September 6, 2007 Ronald Magill who played mutton-chopped Amos Brearly in Emmerdale Farm has died aged 87.... Oh bollocks. He was on my DDP 2008 provisional list & was a good hope for an unique pick. *Sigh*. Not my week DDP wise, but never mind.... Great shame though - another of those famous faces from my childhood gone. Whilst on the subject of dead UK and Northern TV actors, Geoffrey Wilkinson, another of those "you know the face..." has died As Geoffrey Wilkinson died nearly a month ago I'm sure it must have been mentioned allready.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,194 Posted September 7, 2007 As Geoffrey Wilkinson died nearly a month ago I'm sure it must have been mentioned allready.. No, because I used the search facility, something you've never done. Not all deaths are announced straightaway - sometimes the only time the general masses know they're even dead is through a broadsheet obituary, often written by a friend or colleague. But I don't know why I'm bothering explaining this to you as you won't understand such a complex argument. PS to Devil May Care - he died one day before his birthday, as he was born on the 7th, died on the 6th. Even worse, as you don't get any presents! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted September 7, 2007 Not all deaths are announced straightaway - sometimes the only time the general masses know they're even dead is through a broadsheet obituary, often written by a friend or colleague. Or after persistant pestering by a deathpool entrant whose prime motive is to gain more points in a deathpool competition, say. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted September 7, 2007 Children's author Madeleine L'Engle has died and was picked on the DDP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Devil May Care 0 Posted September 8, 2007 As Geoffrey Wilkinson died nearly a month ago I'm sure it must have been mentioned allready.. No, because I used the search facility, something you've never done. Not all deaths are announced straightaway - sometimes the only time the general masses know they're even dead is through a broadsheet obituary, often written by a friend or colleague. But I don't know why I'm bothering explaining this to you as you won't understand such a complex argument. PS to Devil May Care - he died one day before his birthday, as he was born on the 7th, died on the 6th. Even worse, as you don't get any presents! I stand humbly corrected Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,358 Posted September 8, 2007 St. Lucia's Prime Minister Sir John Compton, died last night at the age of 82. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,233 Posted September 8, 2007 St. Lucia's Prime Minister Sir John Compton, died last night at the age of 82. Lets hope for a decent obit so I can get some points on CPDP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,358 Posted September 8, 2007 Norman Deeley, who scored twice in Wolves’ FA Cup victory in 1960, has died suddenly at the age of 73. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
