Death Watch Beatle 41 Posted October 18, 2004 The leader of the Jewish faith followed by Madonna, Britney Spears, Roseanne Barr and Demi Moore has had a stroke which has put him in a wheelchair, is getting weaker by the day and is being reported and close to death.Would be interesting to see if fellow DLers think he passes the Famousness Test.DWB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,093 Posted October 18, 2004 Aparently got 5 days to go, but to you, 3 days Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim Reaper 186 Posted October 18, 2004 Hmmm - a tough call - I'd be inclined to vote not famous enough - on the other hand I could believe he could get decent coverage in the British press when he goes - which is as close as DL gets to any guideline on famousness. Sounds like we wont have long until we find out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,180 Posted April 6, 2006 Can't speak, Can't Walk but that hasn't stopped his bank balance soaring! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rotten Ali 600 Posted April 7, 2006 Good Reseach "Octopus of Oddstock". I've had him in my top 50 names section this year without even knowing where he lives. I had the impression he was a British Jew, but this link to Madge and pals was new to me also. With so many "fans" I'm sure he will gets lots of orbits but what dismays me is that the quotes about his health being very poor in 2004 look a bit wide of the mark if he is still living very well in California. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Die 63 Posted April 7, 2006 Not sure about the famousness test. He's kind of famous-by-association - i.e. all the silly celebs like Madonna who've got nothing better to do than follow a religion that's a load of old kabbalahs and wear a bit of red wool round their wrists. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,399 Posted April 7, 2006 With so many "fans" I'm sure he will gets lots of orbits Does he intend to have his ashes shot in space? regards, Hein Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banshees Scream 110 Posted April 7, 2006 With so many "fans" I'm sure he will gets lots of orbits Does he intend to have his ashes shot in space? regards, Hein It's all a game that our world plays - He won't even know he is in space if that is where they ship his ashes. It's just some sort of entertainment that is done for the folks who are still alive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrunoBrimley 86 Posted May 14, 2006 Now how on earth did I miss this topic? Byt the way is Rabbi Berg still with us? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Paul 97 Posted May 14, 2006 Now how on earth did I miss this topic? Byt the way is Rabbi Berg still with us? Why yes, and not only still with us, but looking to be a good bet for the near future. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrunoBrimley 86 Posted May 15, 2006 Now how on earth did I miss this topic? Byt the way is Rabbi Berg still with us? Why yes, and not only still with us, but looking to be a good bet for the near future. Thank yio Paulie.....I will keep that in mind. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,616 Posted May 16, 2006 Rabbi Lionel Blue was on his usual 'Blue Monday' thought for the day slot yesterday. I swear he mentioned attending a hospice. Does anyone more acquainted with the man's life and works know more? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,616 Posted May 16, 2006 Well, I've been diggin' Bruno. Can't post a link but I beat up several non-aggressive Radio Four types at work a couple of whom divulged that Rabbi Lionel has battled cancer. No details on his likely longevity mind. One to watch etc etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrunoBrimley 86 Posted May 17, 2006 Well, I've been diggin' Bruno. Can't post a link but I beat up several non-aggressive Radio Four types at work a couple of whom divulged that Rabbi Lionel has battled cancer. No details on his likely longevity mind. One to watch etc etc. Thanks for the uppingdate Maryport........ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TAFKAG 70 Posted November 13, 2010 Rabbi Lionel Blue, 79, was on Radio 4's "Thought For The Day" slot this morning. He was bemoaning his poor health and said he's been in and out of hospital recently, he went on to wonder if he would reach his eightieth birthday and enjoy the extra 25p a week this would give him on his state pension. Lionel Blue has a new book out and is doing interviews, so he's probably not doing so badly at the moment, despite going through... two bouts of cancer and heart problems as well as battling with epilepsy and now Parkinson's Philip Berg is also still going. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rotten Ali 600 Posted September 17, 2013 Dead http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4430692,00.html I invested so much in him down the years and he dies without me having him in the upper reaches of my many Deadpool teams... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harrymcnallysblueandwhitearmy 1,683 Posted July 31, 2020 His widow Karen, author and co-founder of the KCI, has passed on to wherever these crackpots think they're heading. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
