Exu 250 Posted December 27, 2016 Bowie was a genius to many of my generation and he pushed the boundaries on a regular basis. He has inspired countless musicians over the years. There aren't many who can say that they have been so influential over such a long period. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted December 27, 2016 So, to stir the cauldron, which do you think is the biggest death out of Carrie and Bowie? Muhammad Ali... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vinegar Tits 606 Posted December 27, 2016 So, to stir the cauldron, which do you think is the biggest death out of Carrie and Bowie? Muhammad Ali... Castro in that case. But neither Ali nor Castro's deaths came as shocks. Arguably Carrie Fisher's hasn't either but I think we all hoped she'd pull through, which you don't with old age or Parkinsons. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,439 Posted December 27, 2016 Being entirely parochial, I liked Alan Rickman best. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim Up North 3,725 Posted December 27, 2016 RIP Carrie Fisher There have been so many big deaths over last few days that I must have read 100 tweeted reactions - it just makes you realise how worthless we all are - even the famous and talented are worthy of 20 words about much love to family and that's about it. What a meaningless microdot we all are in the history of everything. I hope those closest to the family will pick up the phone or even visit rather than jotting down a quick message as required by the world's media. Fisher, Adams, Smith, Michael - all different lives. I think it is Adams family who have marked his death by a passage from Watership Doen that is very poignant on the day of his death - but I guess it's easier to plan for when you are very old. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Fellatio Nelson 6,218 Posted December 27, 2016 I've never managed to watch any of the Star Wars films all the way through, far too tedious for my taste. Carrie Fisher seems to have been a typical showbiz brat, mediocre actress and all round general fuck-up. No great loss to the world. That's just fucking nasty but true. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,101 Posted December 27, 2016 Being entirely parochial, I liked Alan Rickman best. He was one of my favourite actors. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Fellatio Nelson 6,218 Posted December 27, 2016 RIP Carrie Fisher There have been so many big deaths over last few days that I must have read 100 tweeted reactions - it just makes you realise how worthless we all are - even the famous and talented are worthy of 20 words about much love to family and that's about it. What a meaningless microdot we all are in the history of everything. I hope those closest to the family will pick up the phone or even visit rather than jotting down a quick message as required by the world's media. Fisher, Adams, Smith, Michael - all different lives. I think it is Adams family who have marked his death by a passage from Watership Doen that is very poignant on the day of his death - but I guess it's easier to plan for when you are very old. You speak for your self! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Youth in Asia 1,086 Posted December 28, 2016 God damn it! There goes another pick for next year. Anyways, RIP. So yes basically a repeat of Pavel Srnicek last year Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted December 28, 2016 I loved her in Star Wars, but I couldn't honestly name a single other movie outside of the Star Wars franchise she's been in. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-12-28/carrie-fisher's-life-in-film/8150404 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted December 28, 2016 It's really sad, but if her heart had stopped for 10-15 minutes before she was revived, what sort of life would she have had if she carried on living past today? Also if I remember correctly Carrie Fisher saying that her mum lives in her house, I guess the responsibility now falls upon Todd to look after her Sad that Debbie Reynolds has outlived one of her children. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted December 28, 2016 After waiting a sensitive quarter of a day, the ABC now asks what Fisher's death means for the future of Star Wars. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-12-28/star-wars-without-carrie-fisher/8151426 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted December 28, 2016 Carrie Fisher/Princess Leia's impact on feminist bollocks: http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/celebrity/pop-culture/carrie-fishers-leia-was-and-remains-a-feminist-icon-and-role-model-20161228-gtix1k.html The article already feels very dated in the Trumpian era... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Happy Reaper 223 Posted December 28, 2016 Another possibility David Prowse pennyless and suffering with dementia Wouldn't it be ironic if he wandered into the road and was hit by a bus? 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted December 28, 2016 Another possibility David Prowse pennyless and suffering with dementia Wouldn't it be ironic if he wandered into the road and was hit by a bus? Couldn't he just Force-push it away? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,233 Posted December 28, 2016 Debbie Reynolds has been rushed to hospital suffering a 'medical emergency'. Potentially the first blow to my DDP. Well....second. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ImNotHades 207 Posted December 28, 2016 There, it popped up in my e-mail... http://popcrush.com/debbie-reynolds-rushed-hospital-medical-emergency-stroke/?utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=newsletter_8479218 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GossipGabe 333 Posted December 28, 2016 There, it popped up in my e-mail... http://popcrush.com/debbie-reynolds-rushed-hospital-medical-emergency-stroke/?utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=newsletter_8479218 The stress of losing a daughter is too much for an old lady like Debbie. Sad, but not surprising. I feel sorry for her granddaughter, Billie Lourde, who might lose her mum and a grandma within a week. Hopefully not though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,233 Posted December 28, 2016 There, it popped up in my e-mail... http://popcrush.com/debbie-reynolds-rushed-hospital-medical-emergency-stroke/?utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=newsletter_8479218 The stress of losing a daughter is too much for an old lady like Debbie. Sad, but not surprising. I feel sorry for her granddaughter, Billie Lourde, who might lose her mum and a grandma within a week. Hopefully not though. Two weeks would be perfect though... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,315 Posted December 29, 2016 Another possibility David Prowse pennyless and suffering with dementia Wouldn't it be ironic if he wandered into the road and was hit by a bus? Apparently he doesn`t have dementia he just mentioned his memory wasn`t great anymore in an interview and the rumors snowballed from there.He did also have a low grade prosytate cancer.But he was interviewed in his home recently after Carrie`s death. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted December 29, 2016 He dislikes all things SW/Vader/Lucas now: http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/movies/why-the-original-darth-vader-is-still-furious-with-george-lucas/news-story/2d60ddf3aab27bbc1672649cb789ae43 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Happy Reaper 223 Posted December 29, 2016 Another possibility David Prowse pennyless and suffering with dementia Wouldn't it be ironic if he wandered into the road and was hit by a bus? Apparently he doesn`t have dementia he just mentioned his memory wasn`t great anymore in an interview and the rumors snowballed from there.He did also have a low grade prosytate cancer.But he was interviewed in his home recently after Carrie`s death. Ah, that's good to hear. We all start forgetting the odd thing as we get older, but it doesn't mean... er... what did I come in here for? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted December 29, 2016 Hmmm... Science fiction/fantasy mega-deaths so far this year: Alan Rickman - Harry Potter Sylvia Anderson - Space: 1999, Thunderbirds Gareth Thomas - Blake's 7 Anton Yelchin - Star Trek Carrie Fisher - Star Wars I'd say Tom Baker had better be careful since Dr Who is due for one next! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,439 Posted December 29, 2016 I've been worried about the lack of major Dr Who and pro-wrestling (well, bar Chyna) deaths this year. Calm before a storm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
