Godot 149 Posted August 29, 2008 Hollywood stuntwoman Hazel Warp has died at the age of 93. She threw herself down the stairs for Vivian Leigh in Gone With The Wind. Sheesh, it took a while.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cowboy Ronnie 78 Posted August 30, 2008 Hollywood stuntwoman Hazel Warp has died at the age of 93. She threw herself down the stairs for Vivian Leigh in Gone With The Wind. Sheesh, it took a while.... Indeed, she didn't exactly go out at warp speed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,647 Posted September 1, 2008 Just about all accounted for in Shropshire now they've found the young 'un. For those thinking this a complete tragedy there is the cheering news that the cat escaped alive and was last seen hanging around the police and snagging the odd chunk of sarnie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drive-by Flatterer 1 Posted September 1, 2008 Actor, writer and man of experimental theatre Ken Campbell - http://www.guardian.co.uk/stage/2008/sep/01/theatre.comedy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,647 Posted September 1, 2008 Actor, writer and man of experimental theatre Ken Campbell - http://www.guardian.co.uk/stage/2008/sep/01/theatre.comedy OOOFF! A man I met several times, mainly at Fortean Times Unconventions. A presence that could fill a room etc etc. Didn't know half as much as he made out about mystery animals, mind. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twelvetrees 10 Posted September 1, 2008 Actor, writer and man of experimental theatre Ken Campbell - http://www.guardian.co.uk/stage/2008/sep/01/theatre.comedy OOOFF! A man I met several times, mainly at Fortean Times Unconventions. A presence that could fill a room etc etc. Didn't know half as much as he made out about mystery animals, mind. But he was a great showman, Mary - I too remember him from Unconventions, where his nasal half-demented monologues were the highlight of the weekend for me (were you there for the gastromancy lecture with a young woman by the name of Mouse, a bucket of foamy water and a funnel?). I also submit that his translation of Macbeth into pidgin improved significantly on the original. A sad loss. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Youth in Asia 1,087 Posted September 1, 2008 He was the son of the founder of Bat'a shoes. Bat'a must be the world's most widespread franchise operation. I have seen shops in places where no other franchise has penetrated such as Banda Aceh, Pathein (Myanmar) and many others. Not bad for a small shop which originated in Zlin (Czechoslovakia). Tomas Bata Jr dies Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted September 1, 2008 Actor, writer and man of experimental theatre Ken Campbell - http://www.guardian.co.uk/stage/2008/sep/01/theatre.comedy Oh no! He was great...such a shame... The Curse of Hitch-Hikers? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,358 Posted September 1, 2008 His Royal Highness Henry Wako Muloki, OBE, the current Kyabazinga (King) of Busoga...... Is this guy obit worthy as defined by - say - CPDP rules? Bit of a long shot as far as I can see but I've never heard of him before. Well, he's just died. Await the flood of broadsheet obits. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Unknown Man 584 Posted September 1, 2008 Australian actor and writer Michael Pate has died aged 88. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSBfromH 74 Posted September 2, 2008 Don La Fontaine, king of the voice-overs, has died aged 68. He recorded over 5,000 movie trailers, TV commercials, etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Grendel 139 Posted September 2, 2008 Former Motherwell F.C. player Jamie Dolan has died of a heart attack aged 39, only 8 months after the death of Phil O'Donnell and 3 months after he played in O'Donnell's tribute match. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ATS Posted September 2, 2008 Actor, writer and man of experimental theatre Ken Campbell - http://www.guardian.co.uk/stage/2008/sep/01/theatre.comedy Oh no! He was great...such a shame... The Curse of Hitch-Hikers? Very sad news this. Only saw him a few weeks ago on tv in the till death us do part comedy connections programme He always seemed to have a certain madness about him (in a nice way) Was shocked to learn that he married Prunella Gee in the 70's She was a very good looking actress and certainly looks wasn't one of Mr Campbell's strong points Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,358 Posted September 2, 2008 Former commando frogman Lieutenant Commander Ian Fraser, VC, DSC, RD and Bar, has died at the age of 87. Well done to "They All End Up Smelling The Same, Anyway" who scores a unique pick on the DDP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BCAlum2000 42 Posted September 2, 2008 Country singer and actor Jerry Reed has died: http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5gtCKwgi...1gEjtQD92UOT880 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted September 2, 2008 Actor, writer and man of experimental theatre Ken Campbell - http://www.guardian.co.uk/stage/2008/sep/01/theatre.comedy Oh no! He was great...such a shame... The Curse of Hitch-Hikers? Very sad news this. Only saw him a few weeks ago on tv in the till death us do part comedy connections programme He always seemed to have a certain madness about him (in a nice way) Was shocked to learn that he married Prunella Gee in the 70's She was a very good looking actress and certainly looks wasn't one of Mr Campbell's strong points Gives hope to us all, doesn't it... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted September 3, 2008 Don La Fontaine, king of the voice-overs, has died aged 68. He recorded over 5,000 movie trailers, TV commercials, etc. No longer coming soon to a cinema near you... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death Impends 7,979 Posted September 3, 2008 Bill Melendez, animator for Peanuts, has died at age 91. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
halleluyahjohntudor 5 Posted September 3, 2008 Former Motherwell F.C. player Jamie Dolan has died of a heart attack aged 39, only 8 months after the death of Phil O'Donnell and 3 months after he played in O'Donnell's tribute match. A bizarre and tragic coincidence. Motherwell seems a singularly inapt name. Given the manner of his passing (and also O'Donnell's), I would think twice before accepting a transfer to Hearts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
honez 79 Posted September 4, 2008 Motherwell seems a singularly inapt name. Given the manner of his passing (and also O'Donnell's), I would think twice before accepting a transfer to Hearts. According to these weird football club names, the Take Care Tigers (Guam) would be the club of choice. I believe Mr Gadd would be keen to watch the next match up between the Full Monty (Anguilla) and School Boys (Lesotho). The Silver Shattas (Guyana) is another that made me laugh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Edwin Drood Posted September 4, 2008 Motherwell seems a singularly inapt name. Given the manner of his passing (and also O\\\\\\\'Donnell\\\\\\\'s), I would think twice before accepting a transfer to Hearts. According to these weird football club names, the Take Care Tigers (Guam) would be the club of choice. I believe Mr Gadd would be keen to watch the next match up between the Full Monty (Anguilla) and School Boys (Lesotho). The Silver Shattas (Guyana) is another that made me laugh. Mr Gadd\\\\\\\'s proclivities were for the young ladies, young being the operative word. Mr King on the other hand would gain much enjoyment from the School Boys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted September 7, 2008 Anita Page has died at the age of 98 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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DevonDeathTrip 2,358 Posted September 7, 2008 Motorcyclist Cliff Gullett tried to break a world speed record yesterday. He failed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSBfromH 74 Posted September 7, 2008 Joey Giardello The former world middleweight boxing champion, has died aged 78. He successfully defended his title against Rubin "Hurricane" Carter in 1964. The depiction of this fight in the film "The Hurricane" led to him filing a federal lawsuit, and he eventually settled out of court for an undisclosed sum. "For 19 years, I fought the greatest fighters around and I beat Carter fair and square," ... "I just wanted to set the record straight, and I think it has been" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
