Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted April 7, 2012 I have just been reading about Andy Williams and thought I'd see if we had any info on him. He doesn't seem to have a thread yet but I noticed Windsor had him as one of his picks in his footer so I suppose his health issues are already well-known. According to his Wiki page, which cites Fox News, "On Friday, November 4, 2011, it was reported in the press that Williams has been diagnosed with bladder cancer. He is undergoing chemotherapy treatments in Houston and will then move with his wife to a rented home in Malibu, California to be closer to cancer specialists in the Los Angeles area." Any news since then? What is the survival rate for bladder cancer? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted April 7, 2012 LOL - found this while researching for this thread: "Andy Williams: 'People assume I'm dead'" "As for groupies and drugs, Williams cedes that he "didn't reject all the offers that came my way" and dabbled briefly with cocaine and marijuana. "I had more of a drinking problem. I wasn't an alcoholic but there were times when I was drinking and partying too much." http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/music-festivals/6425091/Andy-Williams-People-assume-Im-dead.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weasel 2 Posted April 7, 2012 Well at least Andy is honest....I guess! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the_engineer 1,415 Posted April 7, 2012 I think Andy Williams might last a couple more years yet he seems to still have the desire to keep going and living . bladder cancer is not the worst type of cancer either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,536 Posted April 7, 2012 I think Andy Williams might last a couple more years yet he seems to still have the desire to keep going and living . bladder cancer is not the worst type of cancer either. Not the worst type. But if not treated early enough, it could spread to other vital organs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted April 8, 2012 I think Andy Williams might last a couple more years yet he seems to still have the desire to keep going and living . bladder cancer is not the worst type of cancer either. Not the worst type. But if not treated early enough, it could spread to other vital organs. Danke for the info, guys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deadsox 894 Posted July 15, 2012 Sounds like things have taken a turn for the worse... http://www.express.c...ms-tells-family Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the_engineer 1,415 Posted July 15, 2012 Sounds like things have taken a turn for the worse... http://www.express.c...ms-tells-family Sounds like a matter of days rather than months , if he lives though this year he is a cert for 2013 I think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,592 Posted July 16, 2012 Doom River? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildstorm 297 Posted July 24, 2012 Apparently the reports of his poor health are inaccurate. Such articles always seem to be released just before the subject matter dies. It's only a matter of time before I get my 5th hit of the year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,592 Posted July 25, 2012 Apparently the reports of his poor health are inaccurate. Such articles always seem to be released just before the subject matter dies. It's only a matter of time before I get my 5th hit of the year. And that picture proved what good shape he is in...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,536 Posted July 25, 2012 Apparently the reports of his poor health are inaccurate. Such articles always seem to be released just before the subject matter dies. It's only a matter of time before I get my 5th hit of the year. And that picture proved what good shape he is in...... And that news report was from a local paper in Branson. Missouri. Which is probably the equivalent to Eastbourne. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,626 Posted September 26, 2012 Better get used to losing him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,116 Posted September 26, 2012 Damn shame. I remember watching his TV show in the 60's - 70's. He was always being visited by a bear looking for cookies. Well, to a mere kid at the time, it was funny. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Flag 84 Posted September 26, 2012 BBC My 7th hit of the year. Might just sneak into the top 20 of the DDP with this. Not that I like to gloat or anything. Also should close up the battle for the lead Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,536 Posted September 26, 2012 Sad to see him go. Although on the plus side. That's my 8th DDP hit of the year. Not that I'm a likely contender to win, but I think I'm doing damn good for my debut year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted September 26, 2012 Just 4 points between The Living End and 'arry-Kiri with 3 months to go... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Unknown Man 587 Posted September 26, 2012 Sad to see him die. That will be my 7th DDP hit this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RIP Wee Jum 1,559 Posted September 26, 2012 I knew I should of put him in instead of some of the other living people I did put in :-( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harrymcnallysblueandwhitearmy 1,689 Posted September 26, 2012 Just 4 points between The Living End and 'arry-Kiri with 3 months to go... This is as close as I'll get; the remaining nine laggards all seem well enough and DDT has three of the same picks. So my fate lies in the unlikely hands of Clerides, Funicello, Ginsburg, Jaruzelski, O'Connor and (DDT's own red herring, swallowed hook line and sinker like Drew Carey before him) David Cobham. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Whitehouse 872 Posted September 26, 2012 Okay. Who can make a reference to "It's the most wonderful time of the year?" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the_engineer 1,415 Posted September 26, 2012 Well that is the second pick i had down for my 2013 deathlist that has died . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,205 Posted September 26, 2012 [This is as close as I'll get; the remaining nine laggards all seem well enough and DDT has three of the same picks. So my fate lies in the unlikely hands of Clerides, You can forget Clerides - I have him as well but failed to see that his surgery for cancer treatment was a "success". I remain 3rd, despite not picking him (Williams that is) as I didn't think he'd go as quick as he did), but the only way I'll win is if Mesrob Mutafyan II pops his clogs and the likes of Dora Bryan and co.finally give up their long fights against illness. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,542 Posted September 26, 2012 I can still win if Lisa Lynch drops dead in the next three months. Considering she said last November she had "months to live", she's been well enough to go on holiday recently, but she has been in for a scan in the past few days so.... nah, I have no hope. Roll on next year and a heavy decision to make as to whether I go with her from Emmanuelle or the former chairman of Burnley as captain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,358 Posted September 26, 2012 I've managed to convince myself that someone in my DDP squad is going to die imminently, so I'm not that worried. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
