honez 79 Posted April 26, 2008 Uranus J. Appel, a bacteriologist and pioneer of private healthcare in America, has died at the age of 91. Understandably, he preferred to be addressed as 'Bob' rather than 'Uranus'. Calling out the register at school must have been a source of mirth for him throughout his school years; "Appel Uranus?" "No thank you sir, I'm still sore from last time." "Oh, ha ha. That's quite enough of that little Johnny. Is Uranus Appel in?" <SN-word>"Nearly." "Johnny! Stop that. Now, has anyone seen Uranus today?" etc, etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,195 Posted April 26, 2008 Uranus J. Appel, a bacteriologist and pioneer of private healthcare in America, has died at the age of 91. Understandably, he preferred to be addressed as 'Bob' rather than 'Uranus'. Calling out the register at school must have been a source of mirth for him throughout his school years; "Appel Uranus?" "No thank you sir, I'm still sore from last time." "Oh, ha ha. That's quite enough of that little Johnny. Is Uranus Appel in?" <SN-word>"Nearly." "Johnny! Stop that. Now, has anyone seen Uranus today?" etc, etc. One would've thought "Bob" and "Appel", whilst better than Uranus, was hardly the best choice to avoid playground laughs.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banshees Scream 110 Posted April 26, 2008 Yossi Harel, who commanded a Jewish refugee ship Exodus in 1947, is dead on result of what is described to be cardiac arrest. Paul Newman, portrayed Ari Ben-Canaan in the movie Exodus (1960) which 'Ari Ben Cannan' was based on Yossi himself. I've never seen that film, but I felt it was appropriate to resurrect an inspiration to a film of some other generation, and then proceed to announce that it is officially dead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death Impends 7,964 Posted April 26, 2008 Enrico Donati, artist considered to be the last living Surrealist, has died age 99. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest PtBacon Posted April 27, 2008 Really sorry if this has been posted elsewhere but I think we should give recognition to the death of Humph Lyttleton. He was an absolute legend - a well-respected jazz trumpeter and a wonderful presenter for I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue. I know I'll miss his contribution to radio. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anubis the Jackal 77 Posted April 28, 2008 I'm Sorry, I Haven't a Pulse. Really sorry if this has been posted elsewhere but I think we should give recognition to the death of Humph Lyttleton. He was an absolute legend - a well-respected jazz trumpeter and a wonderful presenter for I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue. I know I'll miss his contribution to radio. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Applecool Downunder 10 Posted April 28, 2008 Tristram Cary, writer of the theme music of Dr Who is dead. http://www.theage.com.au/news/music/father...9234732996.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,358 Posted April 28, 2008 Essex cricket coach John Hussain, father of former England captain, Nasser Hussain, has died. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IKYWN 6 Posted April 28, 2008 He's not dead yet, but actor Kris Marshall is in intensive care with serious head injuries. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7370636.stm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anubis the Jackal 77 Posted April 28, 2008 That was Ron Grainer, with electronics by Delia Derbyshire. Tristram Cary, writer of the theme music of Dr Who is dead. http://www.theage.com.au/news/music/father...9234732996.html Cary did the incidental music. Nit-picking I know, but worth correcting. He also helped develop the awesome VCS 3 Synthesizer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anubis the Jackal 77 Posted April 28, 2008 ...and in other electronic musical pioneers news, Bebe Barron, composer of the Forbidden Planet soundtrack (the first full length, all-electronic score), Seduction through Witchcraft, as well as good mates with Anais Nin has bleeped her last, aged 82. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted April 28, 2008 Speaking of cricket somebody at Millwall on Saturday told me that former Kent cricketer Geoff Ward had died. Can't say I'd heard of him and when I looked him up he played about three times over fifty years ago and had an average of 5.75. I know nowt about cricket but I knew right off he was far from a household name. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted April 28, 2008 Oh aye, and the prognosis on Kris Marshall is encouraging, for him at least. Unlikely we'll be listing him next year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TAFKAG 70 Posted April 29, 2008 He's not dead yet, but actor Kris Marshall is in intensive care with serious head injuries. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7370636.stm He's so not dead he's going back to work later this week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,358 Posted April 29, 2008 No more large bonuses for Sir Derek Higgs, the Chairman of The Alliance and Leicester Bank, who has died at the age of 64. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest_Alphonsin_* Posted April 29, 2008 No more large bonuses for Sir Derek Higgs, the Chairman of The Alliance and Leicester Bank, who has died at the age of 64. Gosh. That is big news for me. Um, maybe I should sober up... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSBfromH 74 Posted April 29, 2008 Joy Page, has died aged 83. She had a minor but important role in "Casablanca" as the Bulgarian newlywed whose husband Rick lets win at roulette so that they can afford to pay for exit visas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TAFKAG 70 Posted April 30, 2008 1960s/70s crumpet Julie Ege has died at 64. She was in Up Pompeii and On Her Majesty's Secret Service, among others. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Miser 18 Posted April 30, 2008 1960s/70s crumpet Julie Ege has died at 64. She was in Up Pompeii and On Her Majesty's Secret Service, among others. She was a cutie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted April 30, 2008 She let herself go a little of late, mind. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSBfromH 74 Posted April 30, 2008 Here's one for Maryport: Former Carlisle Utd defender Gordon Bradley as died aged 74. Played for them for 3 seasons in the late 50s. ... oh, and he also coached in the States, where he had both Pele and Cruyff under his wing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cowboy Ronnie 78 Posted May 1, 2008 I was torn over whether to post this here or in the animal antics thread, but dying isn't much of an antic. Ling Ling - Dead Dead Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted May 1, 2008 Here's one for Maryport: Former Carlisle Utd defender Gordon Bradley as died aged 74. Played for them for 3 seasons in the late 50s. ... oh, and he also coached in the States, where he had both Pele and Cruyff under his wing! Thanks, that hadn't even made the unofficial message board. Given the tension ahead of the Bournemouth game I doubt they'd even attempt a minute of silence. If it had been Ivor Broadis..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,358 Posted May 1, 2008 Victor Manuel Mejia Munera, one of Colombia's most wanted drug smugglers, has been killed in a police shootout. His twin brother, Miguel Ángel Munera might be a good bet for a deadpool, he too is wanted for drug smuggling and is unlikely to surrender without a fight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TAFKAG 70 Posted May 1, 2008 Sir John Anthony Kershaw. Eton > Oxford > Barrister > Police > Army > Councillor > Tory MP > PPS > FO Minister > Knighthood (> Wooden Box). Come the Glorious Revolution, comrades... (unrelated to any stalker Kershaws, I'd guess) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
