time 7,989 Posted March 28, 2016 Its been 29 years Patrick Troughton regenerated Known as the father of actor Michael and grandfather of cricketer Jim, he achieved success in his own right as the second incarnation of Dr. Who. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,050 Posted March 28, 2016 Has it ever been fully confirmed that he died while enjoying the "attentions" of a rather Reubenesque groupie at a sci-fi convention? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handrejka 1,842 Posted March 28, 2016 Has it ever been fully confirmed that he died while enjoying the "attentions" of a rather Reubenesque groupie at a sci-fi convention? I hadn't heard that particular aspect of it before. In congress and in costume was the rumour I heard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 17,807 Posted March 28, 2016 Has it ever been fully confirmed that he died while enjoying the "attentions" of a rather Reubenesque groupie at a sci-fi convention? I hadn't heard that particular aspect of it before. In congress and in costume was the rumour I heard "Oh my god, I've killed Doctor Who!" Apparently the fan in question was well known in those circles, so it should be a fairly easily verifiable story if true. There's lots of Dr Who behind the scenes rumours though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,264 Posted March 29, 2016 Rock guitarist and Reaganite political activist, Lee Atwater died this day 25 years ago aged 40. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,264 Posted March 30, 2016 He was top of the world, ma, until this day 30 years ago, when James Cagney died aged 86. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Zorders 1,269 Posted March 31, 2016 John Donne died on this day in 1631. (He was the English version of Don Juan) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,264 Posted March 31, 2016 This one will be remembered in 10 Downing Street today; it's 35 years since the death of Enid Bagnold aged 91, author of National Velvet and Great Grandmother of Samantha Cameron. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,264 Posted March 31, 2016 John Donne died on this day in 1631. (He was the English version of Don Juan) No man is an island, Entire of itself, Every man is a piece of the continent, A part of the main. If a clod be washed away by the sea, Europe is the less. As well as if a promontory were. As well as if a manor of thy friend's Or of thine own were: Any man's death diminishes me, Because I am involved in mankind, And therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; It tolls for thee. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,018 Posted April 1, 2016 March 31: Knute Rockne - 85 years Jeffrey Lee Pierce - 20 years Pierce is terribly underrate; and not sure why, but I was thinking about him and his music a couple days ago. Odd. Anyway, we share a birthday. SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,018 Posted April 1, 2016 April Fools Day: Max Ernst - 40 years Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,264 Posted April 1, 2016 She didn't see this coming, Olivia Barclay died this day 15 years ago aged 81. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,050 Posted April 1, 2016 Giorgio Chinaglia died today in 2012.Arguably the greatest Welsh-Italian-American mob affiliate who wanted to play rugby not football in history. The best Chinaglia stories could fill a thread on their own, but special reference must go to him managing to make Pele run out of a dressing room crying and this tale from his apprenticeship at Swansea City: when the club’s handyman asked him to help with a painting job, the young player picked up the paint tin and flung its contents against the wall of the stand. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted April 1, 2016 Troubled soul legend Marvin Gaye died 32 years ago today, shot by his father aged 44... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,264 Posted April 2, 2016 The day should not pass without a mention of Thomas Dadford Jr, one of Wolverhampton's finest, who died 115 years ago aged 40. He was a canal pioneer and whilst no photos of him exist here's one of his aqueducts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,264 Posted April 2, 2016 Deleted Hm, intriguing Have you perchance been looking at death anniversary sites which have information which is ,shall we say, shit? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mad Hatter 1,091 Posted April 2, 2016 Deleted Hm, intriguing Have you perchance been looking at death anniversary sites which have information which is ,shall we say, shit?what was the original post? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,264 Posted April 3, 2016 Graham Greene was no longer our man in Havana, this day 25 years ago aged 86. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,264 Posted April 4, 2016 175 years since William Henry Harrison gave up on the Presidency of the US after 34 days aged 68. He contracted pneumonia at his inauguration. A lesson for us all folks - wrap up warm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,264 Posted April 5, 2016 Something really got a hold of his heart this day 10 years ago, Gene Pitney died aged 66. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mad Hatter 1,091 Posted April 5, 2016 Something really got a hold of his heart and made it stop,this day 10 years ago, Gene Pitney died aged 66. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,264 Posted April 5, 2016 Something really got a hold of his heart and made it stop,this day 10 years ago, Gene Pitney died aged 66. Subtlety and nuance aren't really part of your armoury are they Kid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mad Hatter 1,091 Posted April 5, 2016 Something really got a hold of his heart and made it stop,this day 10 years ago, Gene Pitney died aged 66. Subtlety and nuance aren't really part of your armoury are they Kid.no 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SantaBunny 5 Posted April 5, 2016 Grandma Mary died on this day 4 years ago she was 81 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
