CarolAnn 926 Posted February 20, 2010 Alexander Haig. It's getting to be a PITA to search on this forum. Whew! Hopefully he's not already here, but if he is, oops. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrunoBrimley 86 Posted February 20, 2010 Alexander Haig. It's getting to be a PITA to search on this forum. Whew! Hopefully he's not already here, but if he is, oops. A bunch of wishful thinkers tossed him in the pile of 2011 hopefuls. I wonder if this means Eddie Meese and Georgie Bush the First will soon follow..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thefunkyfaz 51 Posted February 20, 2010 Lionel Jeffries, director of The Railway Children and Grandpa Potts in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang has died aged 83. That's sad. I didn't think he'd ever die! He's like Clive Dunn - always been old and, therefore, must be immortal. Actually, he was younger than Dick Van Dyke, who played his son in Chitty Chitty Band Bang. He was only 41-42 for that role, which I suppose is some indication of his talent that he could successfully pull it off. Enjoy him again . Very annoyed - he was in my first draft DDP list for 2010 which I misplaced and had to recreate from memory. I failed, as I forgot to include him. Also forgot to include someone who looks a bit like him - Warren Mitchell. Hope he survives till 2011 then... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave to the Grave 11 Posted February 20, 2010 Actually, he was younger than Dick Van Dyke, who played his son in Chitty Chitty Band Bang. He was only 41-42 for that role, which I suppose is some indication of his talent that he could successfully pull it off. Enjoy him again . I'm devoid of any discernible talent, but I reckon I could've pulled off Dick Van Dyke's dad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grande Pablo 109 Posted February 21, 2010 Comeidan Jason Wood has died aged 38 - can't say I remember him... http://www.chortle.co.uk/news/2010/02/20/1...wood_dies_at_38 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,515 Posted February 21, 2010 I'm devoid of any discernible talent, but I reckon I could've pulled off Dick Van Dyke's dad. I think the correct response to this is something along the lines of "Blimey, the old gaffer only used to give us half an orange". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave to the Grave 11 Posted February 21, 2010 I'm devoid of any discernible talent, but I reckon I could've pulled off Dick Van Dyke's dad. I think the correct response to this is something along the lines of "Blimey, the old gaffer only used to give us half an orange". Yes, sorry about that. In my defence, I had again, spent much of yesterday mincing through Pimlico. I think Stan Bowles is credited with the 'orange' quote, or perhaps it was someone else. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted February 21, 2010 I'm devoid of any discernible talent, but I reckon I could've pulled off Dick Van Dyke's dad. I think the correct response to this is something along the lines of "Blimey, the old gaffer only used to give us half an orange". Yes, sorry about that. In my defence, I had again, spent much of yesterday mincing through Pimlico. I think Stan Bowles is credited with the 'orange' quote, or perhaps it was someone else. Rodney Marsh re Sir Alf Ramsey... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,595 Posted February 22, 2010 US actress Caroline McWilliams has died aged 64 (11 February). Best known for her roles in Soap and Benson, she was also a director and was at one time married to Michael Keaton. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grande Pablo 109 Posted February 23, 2010 Esteemed Irish puppeteer Eugene Lambert will now know what his props feel like. http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaki...ng8.html?via=mr Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Falkekopf 50 Posted February 24, 2010 Esteemed Irish puppeteer Eugene Lambert will now know what his props feel like. http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaki...ng8.html?via=mr The successful career of Judge the dog was said to be due to the hard work of Eugene Lambert. We certainly know he had a hand in it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handrejka 1,903 Posted February 24, 2010 A couple of blogs and forums are reporting that Robin Davies who was in Catweazel has died. No legit sources confirm it though http://www.britmovie.net/britforum/obituar...954-2010-a.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Paul 97 Posted February 25, 2010 Warner Brothers animator Rudy Larriva died a week after his 94th birthday. Looks like it's a CPDP update for me later today! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,515 Posted February 28, 2010 River Cafe founder and chef Rose Gray is off the menu aged 71. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted February 28, 2010 River Cafe founder and chef Rose Gray is off the menu aged 71. A rather shrewd unique pick for If I'm Spared Myself, Of Course... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,131 Posted March 1, 2010 You're too kind. Must admit I was quite surprised to see no one else had picked her. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,101 Posted March 1, 2010 Daytime TV presenter Kristian Digby goodbye or not goodbye Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,595 Posted March 2, 2010 Daytime TV presenter Kristian Digby goodbye or not goodbye Or To Carradine or not to Carradine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,358 Posted March 2, 2010 Greg Rita, 52, who caddied for Curtis Strange at consecutive U.S. Open victories and for John Daly when he won the British Open at St. Andrews, is suffering from a malignant brain tumour. I wouldn't have thought that he will get a UK obit, but it never ceases to amaze me who does get a mention when they go. Greg Rita has died. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,582 Posted March 2, 2010 Winston Churchill, former British MP and grandson of the wartime Prime Minister has died. I was sooooo close to picking him for my DDP! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lard Bazaar 3,799 Posted March 2, 2010 Winston Churchill, former British MP and grandson of the wartime Prime Minister has died. I was sooooo close to picking him for my DDP! Woop woop, points mean prizes! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handrejka 1,903 Posted March 2, 2010 Daytime TV presenter Kristian Digby goodbye or not goodbye Or To Carradine or not to Carradine. I was only thinking about auto erotic asphyxiation deaths the other day (for a possible Listverse list if you must know). It's always men isn't it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tartarus 0 Posted March 2, 2010 Daytime TV presenter Kristian Digby goodbye or not goodbye To Die Or Not To Die Ach, too late - I've said it........ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSBfromH 74 Posted March 2, 2010 Winston Churchill Not quite as famous as his granddad! ... apologies for the repeat post. Didn't see the original amongst all the Kristian Digby banter! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,131 Posted March 2, 2010 Woop woop, points mean prizes! I 'ad 'im an' all. Good week for my team! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
