Redrumours 814 Posted September 15, 2017 15 hours ago, gcreptile said: Interview with 97 year old Teddy Johnson, Pearl Carr couldn't participate because of ill health: https://eurovision.tv/story/talking-to-teddy-johnson-uk-eurovision-1959 Was she a heavier smoker than Teddy? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,211 Posted September 25, 2017 On 14.5.2017 at 23:03, GossipGabe said: Anyways, on an actual deadpool-related note, what do you guys think of Salvador Sobral's chances of becoming a hit in the next few years? http://www.dw.com/en/salvador-sobral-of-portugal-wins-2017-eurovision-song-contest/a-38831947 Normally, heart transplant recipients have a 5-10% death rate, which is not high enough for a "normal" DDP candidate, but he could at least fit into some theme teams and could be a lucrative gambit given his age. In intensive care, waiting for a donor heart: http://www.spiegel.de/panorama/leute/esc-sieger-salvador-sobral-auf-intensivstation-warten-auf-spenderherz-a-1169865.html (german link) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GossipGabe 333 Posted September 25, 2017 3 hours ago, gcreptile said: In intensive care, waiting for a donor heart: http://www.spiegel.de/panorama/leute/esc-sieger-salvador-sobral-auf-intensivstation-warten-auf-spenderherz-a-1169865.html (german link) Oh thanks, I definitely had a feeling that he might become an interesting DP-candidate pretty soon, although now it seems like he might not even make the start line. Btw. here's almost the same shit in English for those of you that don't like google translated german articles: http://metro.co.uk/2017/09/25/eurovision-2017s-winner-salvador-sobral-in-intensive-care-as-he-awaits-heart-transplant-6954013/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thatcher 2,123 Posted September 28, 2017 Joy Fleming, a singer who represented Germany at the 1975 Eurovision Song Contest placing 17th out of 19 countries, has died aged 72. Additionally, she attempted to represent Germany twice more by taking part in the Countdown Grand Prix, which is Germany's national song selection competition, in 2001 and 2002. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Book 3,343 Posted September 28, 2017 10 minutes ago, Thatcher said: Joy Fleming, a singer who represented Germany at the 1975 Eurovision Contest placing 17th out of 19 countries, has died aged 72. RIP, Joy. This song deserved a higher position than 17/19. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 10,033 Posted October 6, 2017 On 25/9/2017 at 20:50, gcreptile said: In intensive care, waiting for a donor heart: http://www.spiegel.de/panorama/leute/esc-sieger-salvador-sobral-auf-intensivstation-warten-auf-spenderherz-a-1169865.html (german link) Sobral's condition improved and he is now out of intensive care and may receive a temporary artificial heart. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 17,712 Posted October 6, 2017 19 minutes ago, drol said: Sobral's condition improved and he is now out of intensive care and may receive a temporary artificial heart. They can rebuild him! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GossipGabe 333 Posted October 6, 2017 7 hours ago, drol said: Sobral's condition improved and he is now out of intensive care and may receive a temporary artificial heart. That link leads to an Italian obituary (Roberto Anzolin, champion and cup winner goalkeeper of Juventus between 1961 and 1970, dead at 79 / I didn't even need google translate for this – finally I can put my 6 years of worthless latin studies to good use) that has nothing to do with Salvador Sobral. I guess an artificial heart can work as a short term solution, but I'd like to know more about the details. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 10,033 Posted October 7, 2017 18 hours ago, GossipGabe said: That link leads to an Italian obituary (Roberto Anzolin, champion and cup winner goalkeeper of Juventus between 1961 and 1970, dead at 79 / I didn't even need google translate for this – finally I can put my 6 years of worthless latin studies to good use) that has nothing to do with Salvador Sobral. I guess an artificial heart can work as a short term solution, but I'd like to know more about the details. Oh, Sorry. Here is the right link. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,011 Posted October 15, 2017 On this, the 100th anniversary of the death of Mata Hari, allow me to present the LAST PLACE song of Eurovision 1976, as performed by Anne Karine Strom of Norway, presently age 66, so a solid decade-plus away from ever being mentioned in this thread again. SC 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bladan 291 Posted October 26, 2017 Matti Puurtinen has died at 68. He composed Finland's 1989 Eurovision entry placing 7th and 1993 entry placing 17th. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,938 Posted December 10, 2017 Last Years winner Salvador Sobal has a heart transplant.... http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-42296971 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vinegar Tits 584 Posted December 10, 2017 How long does it usually take for a patient to start rejecting a transplanted organ and then death? Obviously I hope all goes well for Salvador and he goes on to live many happy years longer but we are in December... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ObakeFilter 778 Posted December 23, 2017 This, uhm, Turkish source isn't really optimistic about his condition, but I would take it with a grain of salt, also considering how it was so poorly written... http://www.turkeytelegraph.com/life-style/salvador-sobral-s-state-of-health-worsens-h14571.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 10,033 Posted December 23, 2017 Salvador Sobral is intensive care following acute kidney failure. The doctor said there's nothing to worry about, he's gonna be just fine. He is his number one fan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bladan 291 Posted December 23, 2017 41 minutes ago, drol said: Salvador Sobral is intensive care following acute kidney failure. The doctor said there's nothing to worry about, he's gonna be just fine. He is his number one fan. I can see the doctor's nose grow long 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 17,712 Posted December 23, 2017 Aha, the Anna Holmlund pick come to test me, as predicted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 10,033 Posted December 26, 2017 On 23/12/2017 at 11:23, drol said: Salvador Sobral is intensive care following acute kidney failure. The doctor said there's nothing to worry about, he's gonna be just fine. He is his number one fan. Sobral out of intensive care and expected to recover soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 17,712 Posted December 26, 2017 6 minutes ago, drol said: Sobral out of intensive care and expected to recover soon. Recovering ahead of new year, surprisingly sporting behavior. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vinegar Tits 584 Posted December 27, 2017 I could put this in any number of threads but I'll stick it in here as Eurovision is probably what she's most famous for in the UK. France Gall hospitalised with "severe infection". Apparently she was admitted into hospital on 19 December and has been/is in intensive care. It may explain why she didn't attend Johnny Hallyday's funeral, as she was one of the main noticeable absentees. I hope she gets better. She's one of my favourite singers and was my gateway into the wonderful world of French music and culture. Courage, France. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bladan 291 Posted December 28, 2017 7 hours ago, Vinegar Tits said: I could put this in any number of threads but I'll stick it in here as Eurovision is probably what she's most famous for in the UK. France Gall hospitalised with "severe infection". Apparently she was admitted into hospital on 19 December and has been/is in intensive care. It may explain why she didn't attend Johnny Hallyday's funeral, as she was one of the main noticeable absentees. I hope she gets better. She's one of my favourite singers and was my gateway into the wonderful world of French music and culture. Courage, France. Interesting! When I read that, Poupee de Cire, Poupee de Son began to play in my head and I had to visit youtube and check out if it was playing in correct pitch in my head. Success! Does that mean that I have absolute pitch? Or is everyone capable of doing that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 14,800 Posted December 28, 2017 6 hours ago, bladan said: Interesting! When I read that, Poupee de Cire, Poupee de Son began to play in my head and I had to visit youtube and check out if it was playing in correct pitch in my head. Success! Does that mean that I have absolute pitch? Or is everyone capable of doing that? For me it was Les Sucettes. That Serge Gainsbourg was a filthy git, wasn't he Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 18,957 Posted January 7, 2018 21 minutes ago, BeretBleu said: French singer France Gall is dead . http://www.20minutes.fr/culture/2194183-20180107-chanteuse-france-gall-morte-age-70-ans after Johnny, a big loss for french music. Cross posting here for completeness. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 18,957 Posted January 7, 2018 Gall's BBC Obit: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-42596741 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomTomTelekom 3,594 Posted January 7, 2018 Sad to hear that. She fought bravely for a long time against the disease and other family fatalities. R.I.P. Isabelle! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
