notaguest 16 Posted May 21, 2011 Bill Hunter has died 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR976evil 909 Posted May 21, 2011 Surprised that no-one has mentioned Bill Kerr (b. 1922) actor of the stage and screen Probably because he is not very well known here. I vaguely knew his name but that is all. Of the films listed in his Wikipedia article, the only one that I have seen is Year of Living Dangerously. From what you are saying, it sounds like he is better known in the UK than he is at home. Definistely not a high profile actor like Bill Hunter. I'm pretty certain he gets a mention in the Hancock's Half Hour thread. He would definitely get a UK obit. Oh and just to answer the question I asked earlier, Kitty Bluett is long dead, died in 1994. By my reckoning he is the only survivor of the main Hancock cast, alongside creators Ray Galton and Alan Simpson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notaguest 16 Posted May 22, 2011 Former cabinet minister Ralph Hunt has died Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted May 23, 2011 Activist and bookseller Bob Gould has died: http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/books/...0522-1ez1f.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,483 Posted May 23, 2011 Surprised that no-one has mentioned Bill Kerr (b. 1922) actor of the stage and screen Probably because he is not very well known here. I vaguely knew his name but that is all. Of the films listed in his Wikipedia article, the only one that I have seen is Year of Living Dangerously. From what you are saying, it sounds like he is better known in the UK than he is at home. Definistely not a high profile actor like Bill Hunter. Bill Kerr also had a great appearance in the missing Doctor Who story "Enemy of the World" from the Troughton era. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted May 24, 2011 Surprised that no-one has mentioned Bill Kerr (b. 1922) actor of the stage and screen Probably because he is not very well known here. I vaguely knew his name but that is all. Of the films listed in his Wikipedia article, the only one that I have seen is Year of Living Dangerously. From what you are saying, it sounds like he is better known in the UK than he is at home. Definistely not a high profile actor like Bill Hunter. Bill Kerr also had a great appearance in the missing Doctor Who story "Enemy of the World" from the Troughton era. Don't know much about the early history of Doctor Who in Australia but I am not sure if the first two docs were ever aired here. Most people seem to invariably remember Pertwee onwards but, apart from fans, the average person doesn't seem to recall either Troughton or Hartnell. That was all well before my time, though. Having said that, I am not a particularly big fan of the show but I "discovered" the Hartnell era a few years back and quite enjoy the early historicals. Hartnell would be my favourite Doc, probably because I am slowly turning into a cantakerous old git as well. I can't warm to Troughton as much, good actor though he was. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted May 29, 2011 5 times Olympic equestrian champion Bill Roycroft dead: http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/05/30/3230315.htm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Body Snatcher 44 107 Posted May 30, 2011 Another Aussie actor Jon Blake has died. - deemed the next Mel Gibson his career was cut short after a traffic accident left him in a vegetative state for 25 years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,358 Posted May 30, 2011 Melbourne AFL president Jim Stynes not looking too good. Cancerous lump in his back and according to The Age "thought it might just be located in that one area but it's not, it's spread quite a bit". Unlikely to get a UK obit, but probably someone to keep an eye on at least for this thread. Jim Stynes, obviously not a man to let anything as trivial as brain cancer get in the way of his showbiz commitments. Tuesday: Stynes undergoes surgery to remove several more brain tumours. Friday: Stynes belts out "You're The One That I Want" in a duet with Olivia Newton-John at a charity fundraising concert Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted June 3, 2011 Glad to be of service, Mrs Tits. Now for the latest update on alcoholic radio shock jock and Death List favourite, Derryn Hinch. He actually didn't look too bad on the news tonight at the press conference after losing his court case but this article makes mention of the fact that he is still battling liver cancer: http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/03/10/3160544.htm Thanks for the update - I invested a lot in him last year, but this year could not find enough bad news to push him up my lists. This news brings him to the fore again and I think worthy of being in the DeathList 50 if he can make it to 2012 without any sign of that transplant. Latest article says he has only two or three months to live unless he has a transplant: http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/05/20/3222421.htm Now facing prison while he is "waiting for an urgent liver transplant and his lawyers have previously told the court he will need time to seek treatment before being sentenced. " http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/06/03/3235037.htm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notaguest 16 Posted June 11, 2011 Australians will know better than I do how famous Keith Smith aka the PiedPiper,was,but I thought I'd mention his passing just in case Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted June 11, 2011 Australians will know better than I do how famous Keith Smith aka the PiedPiper,was,but I thought I'd mention his passing just in case I haven't heard of him but it looks like he was well before my time. Another possibility is that he was a Sydney-only personality. Thanks for mentioning, though. Cheers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,626 Posted June 11, 2011 I clicked on this and it rang a bell. Only thing is I'm from Birmingham UK, not Sydney Australia. Apart from the title, the only thing I remember distinctly is that it was of no interest to me so I changed channels whenever it started. Can anyone verify that it was shown in Britain during the late 60's, early 70's? Or am I thinking of something else altogether? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,116 Posted June 12, 2011 I clicked on this and it rang a bell. Only thing is I'm from Birmingham UK, not Sydney Australia. Apart from the title, the only thing I remember distinctly is that it was of no interest to me so I changed channels whenever it started. Can anyone verify that it was shown in Britain during the late 60's, early 70's? Or am I thinking of something else altogether? I vaugley remember a programme on BBC about the mid to late 60's with a character in the childrens hour (which only seemed to last about 15 minutes) called the pied piper. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted June 17, 2011 Breaking news: Bert has been hospitalised with pneumonia! He is "in a stable condition and good spirits" though, according to this news report: http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/06/17/3246842.htm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted June 21, 2011 Glad to be of service, Mrs Tits. Now for the latest update on alcoholic radio shock jock and Death List favourite, Derryn Hinch. He actually didn't look too bad on the news tonight at the press conference after losing his court case but this article makes mention of the fact that he is still battling liver cancer: http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/03/10/3160544.htm Thanks for the update - I invested a lot in him last year, but this year could not find enough bad news to push him up my lists. This news brings him to the fore again and I think worthy of being in the DeathList 50 if he can make it to 2012 without any sign of that transplant. Latest article says he has only two or three months to live unless he has a transplant: http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/05/20/3222421.htm Now facing prison while he is "waiting for an urgent liver transplant and his lawyers have previously told the court he will need time to seek treatment before being sentenced. " http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/06/03/3235037.htm Latest on Hinch for those who are following him: http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/06/21/3249306.htm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted June 21, 2011 Bob Hawke hospitalised with a "minor chest complaint." May or may not be serious for an 81 year old with a history of booze problems: http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/06/21/3249949.htm http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/1562491...wke-in-hospital Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted June 23, 2011 Bob Hawke hospitalised with a "minor chest complaint." May or may not be serious for an 81 year old with a history of booze problems: http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/06/21/3249949.htm http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/1562491...wke-in-hospital All is well (yawn): http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/06/23/3251623.htm At 81, this is likely to be the beginning of his downhill run, though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted June 26, 2011 Breaking news: Bert has been hospitalised with pneumonia! He is "in a stable condition and good spirits" though, according to this news report: http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/06/17/3246842.htm Bert's better: http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/06/26/3253753.htm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted June 30, 2011 Tom Kruse is dead (not that one): http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/06/30/3257508.htm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Body Snatcher 44 107 Posted June 30, 2011 A certain cancer ridden, Irish, former footballer for Melbourne has died. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted July 1, 2011 Never watched the show and never heard of the poor bloke but some young Australian Idol judge is now off to his final judgement: http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/07/01/3258387.htm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted July 5, 2011 Breaking news: Hinch's liver transplant operation is underway: Hinch undergoes liver transplant Posted 11 minutes ago Melbourne broadcaster Derryn Hinch is undergoing a lengthy liver transplant at the Austin Hospital. The 67-year-old has been diagnosed liver cancer and had been given just months to live unless he found a transplant. The surgery started early this morning and is expected to finish soon. Earlier this month Hinch was found guilty of contempt of court for naming two sex offenders. He asked the court for a penalty of home detention, to ensure he would be able to make it to hospital for the transplant within the 90 minute deadline. Source: http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/07/06/3262110.htm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted July 5, 2011 Radio host Derryn Hinch is undergoing a life-saving liver transplant operation at a Melbourne Hospital. The 67-year-old was admitted to Austin Hospital just after 7pm last night after receiving a phone call while farewelling a 3AW colleague. Doctors began surgery just after midnight, and the host is due out of theatre later this morning, 3AW reported. The hospital said the operation had "gone remarkably smoothly". Hinch, who has liver cancer, had earlier been told he needed a new liver or he would only have months to live. Last month, it looked likely the broadcaster would be sentenced to home detention for breaching suppression orders by naming two sex offenders in 2008. Source: http://news.ninemsn.com.au/entertainment/8...liver-operation Sorry to disappoint, guys. For how long does a successful liver transplant normally extend a former alcoholic's life? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted July 6, 2011 More details: "He faces the standard risk of any operation of this magnitude. Infection, pneumonia as well as rejection of the new liver." But Dr Starkey says Hinch has been a great patient. "He came along with a positive frame of mind and I think he was probably excited to get this opportunity and another chance at life really," he said. "At the start of Derryn's operation we worried there might be quite a lot of blood loss, but things settled down nicely and in the end the operation really went quite smoothly." Dr Starkey says as each day goes by they will be more confident about Hinch's recovery. "There's always the chance of things going wrong," he said. "It's a big operation and you go in quite sick and you go through this major procedure, but having had a very smooth operation it's a good start and we're fairly confident that he'll go well." Source: http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/07/06/3262110.htm 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
