VSBfromH 74 Posted July 25, 2011 Michael Cacoyannis "the Cyprus born-filmmaker who directed the 1964 film classic 'Zorba the Greek', starring Anthony Quinn, has died at an Athens hospital. He was 89". He was nominated for 3 Oscars for that film. Alternatively known as "Mihalis Kakogiannis" or "Michalis Cacoyiannis". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
angryGreatness 96 Posted July 25, 2011 http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-...mp;dlvrit=53008 American character actor G.D. Spraldin has died aged 90. Most people know him as Senator Pat Greary from Godfather Part 2 and as Lt. General Corman in Apocalypse Now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted July 25, 2011 http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-...mp;dlvrit=53008 American character actor G.D. Spraldin has died aged 90. Most people know him as Senator Pat Greary from Godfather Part 2 and as Lt. General Corman in Apocalypse Now. Could be a second hit in a week for Lt. Colonel Kilgore's Ultimate Surf Party (along with ex-PM of Vietnam Nguyen Cao Ky) if the right obit comes up... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted July 26, 2011 Bill Henly. British spunk in abundance; he sank a U boat, pioneered aviation to the Western Isles of Scotland and "had a keen interest in railway timetables." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,102 Posted July 26, 2011 Columbian salsa star Joe Arroyo Nah! Me neither. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,102 Posted July 26, 2011 Bafta winner Stewart Jones Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Applecool Downunder 10 Posted July 28, 2011 Rev John Stott has died: http://www.foxnews.com/world/2011/07/27/ev...tott-dies-at-0/ Finally, my first score of the year, and a unique one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted July 28, 2011 Rev John Stott has died: http://www.foxnews.com/world/2011/07/27/ev...tott-dies-at-0/ Finally, my first score of the year, and a unique one. congrats.the british Billy Graham .question is, will Billy follow soon? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted July 28, 2011 Rev John Stott has died: http://www.foxnews.com/world/2011/07/27/ev...tott-dies-at-0/ Finally, my first score of the year, and a unique one. congrats.the british Billy Graham .question is, will Billy follow soon? Dunno, he managed a fairly coherent and fulsome statement in praise of his old mentor. Still alert mentally. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Garn2 34 Posted July 28, 2011 Polly Platt, the Oscar nominated art director, and producer of films such as Broadcast News and Say Anything, has died aged 72. She gave James L. Brooks a cartoon by Matt Groening, something which (supposedly) eventually led to The Simpsons. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted July 28, 2011 Reports that Margaret Thatcher has died.Cant get proper verification though http://socyberty.com/government/former-bri...her-dead-at-85/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,195 Posted July 28, 2011 Reports that Margaret Thatcher has died.Cant get proper verification though http://socyberty.com/government/former-bri...her-dead-at-85/ It's a hoax. Besides, look at the date - January 1st, 2011. Iain/Dave/Notaguest, I thought your reading skills were better than that... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted July 28, 2011 Libya's top rebel, has been topped. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,102 Posted July 28, 2011 Reports that Margaret Thatcher has died.Cant get proper verification though http://socyberty.com/government/former-bri...her-dead-at-85/ It's a hoax. Besides, look at the date - January 1st, 2011. Iain/Dave/Notaguest, I thought your reading skills were better than that... Also Notaguest, why post it here and not the Maggie Thatcher thread?And why not sign in to post it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,233 Posted July 28, 2011 Iain/Dave/Notaguest, I thought your reading skills were better than that... Where did he go on holiday? The spare room? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR976evil 906 Posted July 28, 2011 Reports that Margaret Thatcher has died.Cant get proper verification though http://socyberty.com/government/former-bri...her-dead-at-85/ It's a hoax. Besides, look at the date - January 1st, 2011. Iain/Dave/Notaguest, I thought your reading skills were better than that... Also Notaguest, why post it here and not the Maggie Thatcher thread?And why not sign in to post it? Was that an intentional dig at his linguistic skills, or an honest mistake on your part? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,102 Posted July 28, 2011 Was that an intentional dig at his linguistic skills, or an honest mistake on your part? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,599 Posted July 28, 2011 Film Director Silvio Narizanno has died. His best known work included swinging 60s film 'Georgy Girl' and 70s Joe Orton caper 'Loot'. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notaguest 16 Posted July 28, 2011 Libya's top rebel, has been topped. apparantely he was killed today, but i pre-announced his death on monday .Is this the first time a member has posted the death of someone 3 days before it actually happened? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,233 Posted July 28, 2011 Libya's top rebel, has been topped. apparantely he was killed today, but i pre-announced his death on monday .Is this the first time a member has posted the death of someone 3 days before it actually happened? No. Unfortunately wrong information is posted too frequently by some members. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notaguest 16 Posted July 28, 2011 Libya's top rebel, has been topped. apparantely he was killed today, but i pre-announced his death on monday .Is this the first time a member has posted the death of someone 3 days before it actually happened? No. Unfortunately wrong information is posted too frequently by some members. Ok fair anough,but just in case I have developed some kind of psychic power,I'm going to pre announce the death of Zsa Zsa Gabor for this weekend! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,599 Posted July 28, 2011 Libya's top rebel, has been topped. apparantely he was killed today, but i pre-announced his death on monday .Is this the first time a member has posted the death of someone 3 days before it actually happened? No. Unfortunately wrong information is posted too frequently by some members. Ok fair anough,but just in case I have developed some kind of psychic power,I'm going to pre announce the death of Zsa Zsa Gabor for this weekend! No you didn't pre-announce it, you announced it prematurely. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR976evil 906 Posted July 28, 2011 Libya's top rebel, has been topped. apparantely he was killed today, but i pre-announced his death on monday .Is this the first time a member has posted the death of someone 3 days before it actually happened? No. Unfortunately wrong information is posted too frequently by some members. Ok fair anough,but just in case I have developed some kind of psychic power,I'm going to pre announce the death of Zsa Zsa Gabor for this weekend! No you didn't pre-announce it, you announced it prematurely. Hasn't lost his touch during his time off clearly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
angryGreatness 96 Posted July 29, 2011 http://www.alleewillis.com/blog/2011/07/25...illy-del-rubio/ Milly del Rubio, the last living member of the Del Rubio Triplets singing group has died aged 89. Haven't found s single good obit yet, not even in the states, but if one pops up this is a unique pick for Grim McGraw. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,102 Posted July 29, 2011 Libya's top rebel, has been topped. apparantely he was killed today, but i pre-announced his death on monday .Is this the first time a member has posted the death of someone 3 days before it actually happened? No. our very own Banshees scream used to have an uncanny knack for the predicshun of famous deaths. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
