Windsor 2,235 Posted November 30, 2009 According to the website of Belgian paper La Libre Belgian Prince Alexander died today. I didn't even know he was born. regards, Hein I've no idea who he is either, however it merits a national holiday day of mourning in my book! I'd quite like Friday off. You might be up for another one soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,366 Posted November 30, 2009 Continuing the dead royals theme, Princess Ferial of Egypt, is no more. Continuing, but slightly deviating from the horse/s in song titles theme, Eric Boswell, who wrote popular Christmas carol 'Little Donkey', has died. Also, rather oddly as I only mentioned her in passing on DL 48hours ago, American singer Q Lazzarus, responsible for the glorious 80s gem (which appeared on The Silence Of The Lambs soundtrack), died on Nov 26th according to her Wiki page, not that I can find any other confirmation of this sad news. She wouldn't have been very old. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thefunkyfaz 51 Posted December 1, 2009 Former Miss Argentina, Solange Magnano, has died from complications following cosmetic surgery on her buttocks. Yes, her buttocks. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/...ck-surgery.html What a pain in the...oh never mind... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSBfromH 74 Posted December 1, 2009 Asim Butt Lahore-born cricketer who played 5 one day internationals for Scotland and featured regularly for them in the B&H Cup and other competitions, has died in his sleep aged 42. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BCAlum2000 42 Posted December 1, 2009 Legendary Spanish horror actor/filmmaker Paul Naschy has passed away at the age of 75. http://www.lavozdegalicia.es/ocioycultura/...40626173170.htm (obituary is in Spanish) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,235 Posted December 2, 2009 Maggie Jones - Blanche from Coronation Street - has died aged 75. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Garn2 34 Posted December 2, 2009 Maggie Jones was reportedly getting better, but she had now died at 75... As you can now see above... Anyway, on the subject or Corrie, Liz Dawn appeared on Family Fortunes the other week looking as alive as anybody can when standing next to Vernon Kay. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,677 Posted December 2, 2009 As newsworthy as Maggie Jones's death is, Teletext goes with 'Robbie's hairdresser dies'. He previously worked at the appropriately named 'Knock-em-Dead' salon in Swindon. Oh how we'll miss Teletext when it goes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,235 Posted December 2, 2009 As newsworthy as Maggie Jones's death is, Teletext goes with 'Robbie's hairdresser dies'. He previously worked at the appropriately named 'Knock-em-Dead' salon in Swindon. Oh how we'll miss Teletext when it goes. Could be significant...didn't Mr Williams get engaged last week... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lard Bazaar 3,803 Posted December 2, 2009 As newsworthy as Maggie Jones's death is, Teletext goes with 'Robbie's hairdresser dies'. He previously worked at the appropriately named 'Knock-em-Dead' salon in Swindon. Oh how we'll miss Teletext when it goes. Could be significant...didn't Mr Williams get engaged last week... No! No he didn't! She's just his friend, it's all lies, I tell you, DAMN LIES! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,677 Posted December 2, 2009 As newsworthy as Maggie Jones's death is, Teletext goes with 'Robbie's hairdresser dies'. He previously worked at the appropriately named 'Knock-em-Dead' salon in Swindon. Oh how we'll miss Teletext when it goes. Could be significant...didn't Mr Williams get engaged last week... No! No he didn't! She's just his friend, it's all lies, I tell you, DAMN LIES! Well its in Hello! that it was all a joke, so that settles that argument. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lard Bazaar 3,803 Posted December 2, 2009 As newsworthy as Maggie Jones's death is, Teletext goes with 'Robbie's hairdresser dies'. He previously worked at the appropriately named 'Knock-em-Dead' salon in Swindon. Oh how we'll miss Teletext when it goes. Could be significant...didn't Mr Williams get engaged last week... No! No he didn't! She's just his friend, it's all lies, I tell you, DAMN LIES! Well its in Hello! that it was all a joke, so that settles that argument. Told you. Robbie would never betray me like that. He loves me. That's what he said when he found me hiding in the bushes at his mansion. At least, I'm sure that's what he meant when he shouted 'get off my fucking land before I call the police and have you sectioned' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the_engineer 1,415 Posted December 2, 2009 I can't believe Blanche from coronation street is ,i don't know who she is but i still can't believe it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,366 Posted December 3, 2009 Eric Woolfson, 64, singer, songwriter, co-founder of the Alan Parsons Project and enthusiastic writer of musicals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,235 Posted December 3, 2009 As newsworthy as Maggie Jones's death is, Teletext goes with 'Robbie's hairdresser dies'. He previously worked at the appropriately named 'Knock-em-Dead' salon in Swindon. Oh how we'll miss Teletext when it goes. Could be significant...didn't Mr Williams get engaged last week... No! No he didn't! She's just his friend, it's all lies, I tell you, DAMN LIES! Well its in Hello! that it was all a joke, so that settles that argument. Told you. Robbie would never betray me like that. He loves me. That's what he said when he found me hiding in the bushes at his mansion. At least, I'm sure that's what he meant when he shouted 'get off my fucking land before I call the police and have you sectioned' Did you kill the hair stylist as well? Seeing him as a potential love rival? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,217 Posted December 3, 2009 David Tree, actor in a host of films in the 1930's & 1940's. He was on my DDP longlist, but never really towards the top 20 as it was difficult to find much about him. Obit from the Independent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSBfromH 74 Posted December 4, 2009 Aaron Schroeder The songwriter has died aged 84. He wrote "It's Now or Never" for Elvis Presley. "He is also credited with helping launch the careers of Randy Newman, Jimi Hendrix and Barry White as a record producer, as well as writing the theme song for Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!" I'll have to remember that one for pub-quiz purposes if the question of a connection between Elvis Preseley with Scooby Doo ever comes up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSBfromH 74 Posted December 4, 2009 I can't believe Blanche from coronation street is ,i don't know who she is but i still can't believe it. I can't believe it's not Betty! (maybe we should have that as a new topic tag line for a Coronation Street thread until Ms. Driver / Turpin finally cooks her last hot-pot (yes I know she's got her own thread!). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TAFKAG 70 Posted December 4, 2009 Aaron Schroeder The songwriter has died aged 84. He wrote "It's Now or Never" for Elvis Presley. "He is also credited with helping launch the careers of Randy Newman, Jimi Hendrix and Barry White as a record producer, as well as writing the theme song for Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!" I'll have to remember that one for pub-quiz purposes if the question of a connection between Elvis Preseley with Scooby Doo ever comes up! Scooby dooby dispute - was it written by Schroeder or Raleigh & Mook? Schroeder might've gotten away with it if it weren't for them meddlin' deathlisters ... {cue furious argument at the Dog and Duck} Also, I think a certain Eduardo de Capua can take at least some of the credit for It's Now or Never. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,217 Posted December 4, 2009 Richard Todd is dead, says the BBC ticker - obit to follow when it follows.... here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSBfromH 74 Posted December 4, 2009 Aaron Schroeder The songwriter has died aged 84. He wrote "It's Now or Never" for Elvis Presley. "He is also credited with helping launch the careers of Randy Newman, Jimi Hendrix and Barry White as a record producer, as well as writing the theme song for Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!" I'll have to remember that one for pub-quiz purposes if the question of a connection between Elvis Preseley with Scooby Doo ever comes up! Scooby dooby dispute - was it written by Schroeder or Raleigh & Mook? {cue furious argument at the Dog and Duck} Also, I think a certain Eduardo de Capua can take at least some of the credit for It's Now or Never. From what I can gather looking at various sites, it appears Schroeder was the "music director" for Scooby Doo (and also "The Banana Splits") and Raleigh and Mook worked under him. Yes, granted de Capua wrote "O Sole Mio" (where the "sun" he is referring to is actually his home city of Naples), but Schroeder can claim the credit for the Presley song, albeit he was apparently inspired by another song "There's No Tomorrow" which itself was based on Capua's tune. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blartman 2 Posted December 4, 2009 I can't see Al Alberts mentioned anywhere on the forums, but he died http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/8384051.stm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSBfromH 74 Posted December 4, 2009 Kenyan athlete Patrick Konchellah, brother of the more famous Billy has died of cancer aged 41. He won the 800m in the 1994 Commonwealth Games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handrejka 1,911 Posted December 4, 2009 Nonna Mordyukova's ex husband, Vyacheslav Tikhonav. I half thought of putting him on the DDP but Russian actors don't tend to do that well for UK obits. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vyacheslav_Tikhonov Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadMac 98 Posted December 5, 2009 I don't know if this has been covered already, but former WWE wrestler Eddie Fatu a.k.a. Umaga and Jamal has died at the age of 36 - http://bleacherreport.com/articles/302766-...ddie-fatu-umaga Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
