DevonDeathTrip 2,288 Posted October 24, 2008 Canadian musician Richard Bell, has died of cancer. He played in Janice Joplin's group and later joined The Band. I wouldn't have mentioned his death if wasn't for the fact that the score is now 3-3 in The Grateful Dead/The Band dead keyboard players series. Bell replaced Stan Szelest who died in 1991. Szelest died suddenly of a heart attack less than a year after joining the re-united group. Ironically, he just had time to pen "To Soon Gone", a heartfelt tribute to his predecessor, Richard Manuel, who hung himself in 1986. A fine goal from The Band but I'm afraid that only gets them back to 4-3, as Pigpen, Keith Godchaux, Brent Mydland and Vince Welnick are all late ivory-ticklers for the most aptly-named band on earth. I'd take my chances on the skins for Spinal Tap before I'd sign up as a Dead keyboard player. The last realistic chance of an equaliser for The Band lies with Garth Hudson, but he's still gigging regularly at 70 and seems on top form. Party on, Garth. It's 5-3 to The Dead!! Merl Saunders scores. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave to the Grave 11 Posted October 25, 2008 See above Kuntz Not strictly on topic, but naughty/body part non-goalkeeping footballer names it is. How about Toe knee Wood cock? Or, and I can scarcely contain my titters here, Knickerless Butt? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 9,988 Posted October 25, 2008 The schedule of actress Jennifer Hudson might be a little crowded with funerals over the next few days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anubis the Jackal 76 Posted October 25, 2008 Have some of this... See above Kuntz Not strictly on topic, but naughty/body part non-goalkeeping footballer names it is. How about Toe knee Wood cock? Or, and I can scarcely contain my titters here, Knickerless Butt? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted October 25, 2008 Have some of this... See above Kuntz Not strictly on topic, but naughty/body part non-goalkeeping footballer names it is. How about Toe knee Wood cock? Or, and I can scarcely contain my titters here, Knickerless Butt? Sounds like German.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 1,850 Posted October 25, 2008 Carrying on with the football theme, but on topic - Ian McColl, Rangers legend and former Scotland & Sunderland manager has died, aged 81. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted October 27, 2008 Actor John Axon, who was in The Royal, has died aged 48... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lard Bazaar 3,687 Posted October 28, 2008 Deep Throat director has choked it. I can see this is in the Mark Felt thread too, didn't think to look in there, sorry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,288 Posted October 28, 2008 The Sacrificial Official to Confucius, K'ung Te-ch'eng, has died at the age of 88. He was the 77th generation descendant of Confucius and was head of the family firm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ATS Posted October 29, 2008 Can't find a definite confirmation but wiki reports that the singer/dancer and actor in the series UFO Peter Gordeno died on 18th October aged 67 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 9,988 Posted October 29, 2008 Gordeno obit from The Independent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 1,850 Posted October 30, 2008 Two film deaths to report: Delmar Watson, 82, child actor in so many films, including, memorably, Mr Smith Goes To Washington, has died. As has Estelle Reiner, wife of Carl, mother of Rob. Her finest moment...? she was the old lady who stole the scene & one of the most memorable lines of the 1980's when she said "I'll have what she's having" after Meg Ryan's fake orgasm scene in When Harry Met Sally. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ATS Posted October 30, 2008 Deep Throat director has choked it. Bad week for porn as actor Buck Adams dies at 52. Died in hospital due to complications after suffering heart failure Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave to the Grave 11 Posted October 30, 2008 Have some of this... See above Kuntz Not strictly on topic, but naughty/body part non-goalkeeping footballer names it is. How about Toe knee Wood cock? Or, and I can scarcely contain my titters here, Knickerless Butt? I have clicked on the link and it comes up, 'this video is unavailable in your country', which is most frustrating. Was it this by any chance? Some people just go too far . Shouldn't this nonsense be moved to the football thread, and/or those responsible banned for life. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,288 Posted October 31, 2008 The author William Wharton, whose first novel 'Birdy' was turned in to a major (and bloody good) film, has died at the age of 82. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshman 30 Posted November 1, 2008 Aplogies if yhis was posted elsewhere. I just wnated to share this odd death Aquaholic - who knew? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 9,988 Posted November 1, 2008 Jez Bird, hefty obit for mod-revival singer. Anyone ever see the Lambrettas? I saw Secret Affair, reckoning them decidedly average, and they were supposed to be the best of the bunch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted November 1, 2008 Jez Bird, hefty obit for mod-revival singer. Anyone ever see the Lambrettas? I saw Secret Affair, reckoning them decidedly average, and they were supposed to be the best of the bunch. Did he die of a poison? (Ivy) ...I think I'll get me hat and coat for that one... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death Impends 7,361 Posted November 1, 2008 Jacques Piccard, Swiss explorer and one of two men to reach the deepest point on Earth's surface of Mariana Trench's Challenger Deep, will soon be going for a permanent journey underground. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Unknown Man 559 Posted November 2, 2008 Chinese geneticist Tan Jiazhen has died aged 100. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 1,850 Posted November 2, 2008 Yma Sumac, the famed Peruvian singer, who also starred in a number of films, has died aged 86. This also means an unique CPDP hit for me! Hurrah! Shame, though, she was some singer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 9,988 Posted November 2, 2008 Richard Carr-Gomm, an obit I came accross after taking myself in hand......honest! Was on airport duty picking up the the elder Voice of Young Maryport at Terminal 3, Heathrow this morning and noticed they stick pages of the Telegraph above the urinals to keep bored slashers amused. They'd thoughfully put this one in plain view and I stayed to read it all, drawing strange looks from others lining up to relieve themselves. Worth a read, a very interesting life. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSBfromH 74 Posted November 2, 2008 Yma Sumac, the famed Peruvian singer, who also starred in a number of films, has died aged 86. This also means an unique CPDP hit for me! Hurrah! Shame, though, she was some singer. Hmm, wondered where I had heard her name, then found she is name-checked in "Joe Le Taxi" by Vanessa Paradis. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSBfromH 74 Posted November 3, 2008 Oscar winning producer John Daly dies aged 71 The British-born producer was involved in films such as "The Terminator", "Platoon", "The Last Emperor", "Buster"... Also "co-promoted the 1974 boxing match between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anubis the Jackal 76 Posted November 3, 2008 My word! A proper 'I-didn't-know-she-was-still-alive-oh-she's-not-now-of-course moment. Yma Sumac, the famed Peruvian singer, who also starred in a number of films, has died aged 86. This also means an unique CPDP hit for me! Hurrah! Shame, though, she was some singer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
