Monoclinic 39 Posted September 23, 2010 Martin King, co-inventor of T9 text input (that's predictive to you and me), has died aged 60, from camber cancer. This man was a genius. If you type in anal, you get cock, and if you type in smirnoff, you get poisoned. Many's the person who's been called an aunt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,443 Posted September 23, 2010 Martin King, co-inventor of T9 text input (that's predictive to you and me), has died aged 60, from camber cancer. This man was a genius. If you type in anal, you get cock, and if you type in smirnoff, you get poisoned. You might, I get coal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,518 Posted September 24, 2010 Eddie Fisher has died at the age of 82 I know he has his own thread somewhere, but couldn't find it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted September 24, 2010 Eddie Fisher has died at the age of 82 I know he has his own thread somewhere, but couldn't find it Well done RA, I know you've had him on your list since about 1979! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lard Bazaar 3,782 Posted September 24, 2010 Eddie Fisher has died at the age of 82 I know he has his own thread somewhere, but couldn't find it Anyone called Mr Fisher, who calls his daughter Tricia, is a twat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Unknown Man 574 Posted September 24, 2010 Eddie Fisher has died at the age of 82 I know he has his own thread somewhere, but couldn't find it Argh. Had him on my list as well. more points for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 5,980 Posted September 26, 2010 Fashion designer Catherine Walker dies aged 65 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted September 26, 2010 Just read in Saturday's Times obituary that TV writer Louis Marks has died aged 82. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,210 Posted September 26, 2010 Terry Newton, a former British rugby league star, has hanged himself aged 31. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,210 Posted September 26, 2010 Fashion designer Catherine Walker dies aged 65 I feel sorry for the poor bitch. She dies, but newspaper editors use it as an opportunity to plaster their publications with pictures of Saint Diana of the Paris Tunnel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,210 Posted September 26, 2010 If you will excuse this third post in a row... The only 'Bible John' witness, Jean McLachlan, has died aged 74. She died 2 weeks ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,365 Posted September 27, 2010 Jimi Heselden, the president of the Segway Corporation, has died aged 62 after riding his Segway off of a cliff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Memento Mori 12 Posted September 27, 2010 Jimi Heselden, the president of the Segway Corporation, has died aged 62 after riding his Segway off of a cliff. Not a great advertisment for the safety and stability of his invention, is it.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,446 Posted September 27, 2010 Jimi Heselden, the president of the Segway Corporation, has died aged 62 after riding his Segway off of a cliff. Not a great advertisment for the safety and stability of his invention, is it.. All the reports I've read speak of his family making an emotional visit to the scene etc. I mean, it smacks of suicide, but there's no suggestion along those lines........so far. Has there been a more ironic departure since the bloated carcass of Mr Atkins - of Atkins Diet fame - expired on a New York pavement? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Memento Mori 12 Posted September 27, 2010 Jimi Heselden, the president of the Segway Corporation, has died aged 62 after riding his Segway off of a cliff. Not a great advertisment for the safety and stability of his invention, is it.. All the reports I've read speak of his family making an emotional visit to the scene etc. I mean, it smacks of suicide, but there's no suggestion along those lines........so far. Has there been a more ironic departure since the bloated carcass of Mr Atkins - of Atkins Diet fame - expired on a New York pavement? Suicide..? I don't think so. He was most likely practicing some complicated death defying stunt, with a view to replacing Ben Collins as The Stig on the next series of Top Gear! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,365 Posted September 27, 2010 Has there been a more ironic departure since the bloated carcass of Mr Atkins - of Atkins Diet fame - expired on a New York pavement? Not since, but at least our man gets to take his place among the pantheon: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_inven...Related_Stories Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,443 Posted September 27, 2010 Jimi Heselden, the president of the Segway Corporation, has died aged 62 after riding his Segway off of a cliff. Not a great advertisment for the safety and stability of his invention, is it.. All the reports I've read speak of his family making an emotional visit to the scene etc. I mean, it smacks of suicide, but there's no suggestion along those lines........so far. Has there been a more ironic departure since the bloated carcass of Mr Atkins - of Atkins Diet fame - expired on a New York pavement? Suicide..? I don't think so. He was most likely practicing some complicated death defying stunt, with a view to replacing Ben Collins as The Stig on the next series of Top Gear! I heard he was testing the new amphibious version, the Segway Seaway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Memento Mori 12 Posted September 27, 2010 Jimi Heselden, the president of the Segway Corporation, has died aged 62 after riding his Segway off of a cliff. Not a great advertisment for the safety and stability of his invention, is it.. All the reports I've read speak of his family making an emotional visit to the scene etc. I mean, it smacks of suicide, but there's no suggestion along those lines........so far. Has there been a more ironic departure since the bloated carcass of Mr Atkins - of Atkins Diet fame - expired on a New York pavement? Suicide..? I don't think so. He was most likely practicing some complicated death defying stunt, with a view to replacing Ben Collins as The Stig on the next series of Top Gear! I heard he was testing the new amphibious version, the Segway Seaway. Obviously, it needs some more work - the security features leave a lot to be desired.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,446 Posted September 28, 2010 His last words were: Note to self; consider airbags! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,104 Posted September 29, 2010 (edited) George Blanda, legendary American footballer and ex DDP pick, dead at 83 http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?.../SPSE1FKCKA.DTL William Wilson, former MP for Coventry and ex-DDP pick, dead at 97. Link - http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries...iam-Wilson.html Trevor Taylor, not an ex-DDP pick but a damn fine racing driver, dead at 73. http://www.joesaward.wordpress.com/2010/09...ylor-1936-2010/ Edited September 29, 2010 by heaven can wait Trevor taylor link repaired Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,446 Posted September 29, 2010 Was Taylor that good a driver? I know he wasn't that successful as Jim Clark's team-mate, and Clark wasn't exactly in the Alonso school of turning the whole team to supporting him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,104 Posted September 29, 2010 Was Taylor that good a driver? I know he wasn't that successful as Jim Clark's team-mate, and Clark wasn't exactly in the Alonso school of turning the whole team to supporting him. Jimmy Clark didn't but Colin Chapman geared the whole team behind Clark. Many a Clark team-mate suffered with poor or dangerous machinery during that time. You can hardly say Ireland, Allison, Stacey, Arundell, Spence, Henry and Trevor Taylor, Maggs, Gregory, Attwood et al were complete duffers. Not in the same class as Clark but not in the same class as Jean Denis Deltraz either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,210 Posted September 29, 2010 Arthur Penn has died aged 88 years. Edit: I see this has already been reported. Apologies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,446 Posted September 29, 2010 Tantiky Lie Marion, from base jumper to bag(ged) lady in a few minutes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,365 Posted September 29, 2010 The only roasting Greg Giraldo will do from now on is in a crematorium, as he's dead of an overdose at 44. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites