Handrejka 1,903 Posted October 4, 2015 Here you go. I'd have been surprised if she'd been killed by Harlod Pinter and even more so if she'd died as a result of being an actress talented or not). Well her split from Pinter likely worsened her drinking so it's not entirely unrelated. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handrejka 1,903 Posted October 5, 2015 Debbie Linden became one of the many Are you Being Served cast to die on this date in 1997. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,265 Posted October 5, 2015 135 years ago Jacques Offenbach followed Orpheus into the Underworld aged 61. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cat O'Falk 3,290 Posted October 5, 2015 135 years ago Jacques Offenbach followed Orpheus into the Underworld aged 61. Ooh la-la! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,570 Posted October 5, 2015 135 years ago Jacques Offenbach followed Orpheus into the Underworld aged 61. Ooh la-la! And we now get Strictly Come Dancing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,400 Posted October 5, 2015 Today in 1936 Dutch poet and novelist J. Slauerhoff died from malaria and/or tuberculosis, aged 38. He was a ship's doctor in the Dutch East Indies, and one of the most important Dutch language writers. A translation of his sonnet Woningloze can be found here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,265 Posted October 6, 2015 Oooh Matron no more, Hattie Jacques died this day 35 years ago aged 58. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted October 7, 2015 Christy Mathewson, the youngest person to ever play major league baseball - 90 years ago Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Unknown Man 584 Posted October 9, 2015 Actress Miriam Hopkins died on this day in 1972 aged 69. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted October 9, 2015 Sorry no pix today, kiddies. One of the great goaltenders of all time George Hainsworth - 65 years Comic and actor Louis Nye - 10 years. SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,592 Posted October 12, 2015 Today is the 100th anniversary of Edith Cavell's execution 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cat O'Falk 3,290 Posted October 12, 2015 Today is the 100th anniversary of Edith Cavell's execution Requiescat in pace Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted October 12, 2015 Gene Vincent passed away on this day in 1971 at the age of 36 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RIP Wee Jum 1,559 Posted October 15, 2015 Former Dundee United chairman Eddie Thompson OBE died in 2008 A local Dundee band played a tribute to the great man live on GMTV a few days later. Lorraine Kelly is a massive Dundee United supporter, that is how they got o play on national tv He is quoted saying :- “ You can change your wife, your house, your car, but you can never change your team. Chairmen come and go, boards come and go, but the fans remain. They are the one true constant. I've just been a custodian of the Club. ” — Eddie Thompson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RadGuy 1,614 Posted October 16, 2015 Barbara Billingsley left it to Beaver the world on October 16, 2010. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Unknown Man 584 Posted October 17, 2015 Two people left us on this day in 2007. Joey Bishop, 89, last surviving member of the Rat Pack. Teresa Brewer, 76, pop singer best known for her songs "Music! Music! Music!" and "Till I Waltz Again With You". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,265 Posted October 17, 2015 355 years ago aged 59 Adrian Scrope was hung drawn and quartered after Charles II was restored to throne. He was a signatory on Charles I's death warrant - now that's carrying a grudge too far! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,265 Posted October 18, 2015 10 years ago, the first £100 per week player, Johnny Haynes, died aged 71. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,265 Posted October 19, 2015 Aged 77, Jonathan Swift died 270 years ago today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,265 Posted October 19, 2015 And it's a year since the demise aged 66 of Lynda Bellingham. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cat O'Falk 3,290 Posted October 19, 2015 Dr. Magnus Pyke, who generated more power through his gesticulations than a modern day wind turbine, died on this day in 1992 aged 83. Don't ask me how. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,265 Posted October 19, 2015 Dr. Magnus Pyke, who generated more power through his gesticulations than a modern day wind turbine, died on this day in 1992 aged 83. Don't ask me how. How did he die Cat? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cat O'Falk 3,290 Posted October 19, 2015 Dr. Magnus Pyke, who generated more power through his gesticulations than a modern day wind turbine, died on this day in 1992 aged 83. Don't ask me how. How did he die Cat? Oh, you innocent young man; I said Don't Ask Me. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,265 Posted October 20, 2015 It's 125 years since the passing at age 61 of Richard Burton (no not that one), explorer, multilinguist and all round Victorian character. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,265 Posted October 21, 2015 Horatio Nelson was 47 when he met his Waterloo at Trafalgar (I know) 210 years ago today. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
