Sir Creep 7,070 Posted December 19, 2015 Veteran radio and television personality Tan Swee Leong died from rectal carcinoma, or rectal cancer, at about 5am yesterday. He was 77. Before the cancer diagnosis, he had suffered two strokes, the first of which was in December last year. SC http://news.asiaone.com/news/showbiz/veteran-radio-tv-presenter-dies-cancer-age-77 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handrejka 1,904 Posted December 21, 2015 Brian Cant was noticably absent from BBC4 documentary on "The Golden Age of Children's Television" tonight. They mentioned him and showed some archive clips but no "talking head" from him. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Fellatio Nelson 6,218 Posted December 21, 2015 Brian Cant was noticably absent from BBC4 documentary on "The Golden Age of Children's Television" tonight. They mentioned him and showed some archive clips but no "talking head" from him. Didn't realise he is 83. Has he got Parkinsons?? Edit: Has has. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handrejka 1,904 Posted December 21, 2015 Brian Cant was noticably absent from BBC4 documentary on "The Golden Age of Children's Television" tonight. They mentioned him and showed some archive clips but no "talking head" from him. Didn't realise he is 83. Has he got Parkinsons?? Edit: Has has. That's right since 1999 but was still working up until about 5 years ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tempus Fugit 214 Posted December 21, 2015 I grew up watching Brian Cant on Play School & Play Away, and listening to his narration on Trumpton, Camberwick Green & Chigley. The man is a legend, if there were any justice he'd have a knighthood, but no he doesn't even have a poxy MBE. The fucking honours system is a joke. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted January 23, 2016 Jack 'Tags' Bannister took 1,198 wickets in a career spent entirely with Warwickshire Former BBC TV cricket commentator and Warwickshire seam bowler Jack Bannister has died at the age of 85. SC http://sportpush.com/former-bbc-commentator-bannister-dies/ Edit: as I posted this based on the headline I realized his playing career may trump that of a presenter (despite the headline). If it needs to be moved feel free. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grande Pablo 109 Posted January 23, 2016 Jack 'Tags' Bannister took 1,198 wickets in a career spent entirely with Warwickshire Former BBC TV cricket commentator and Warwickshire seam bowler Jack Bannister has died at the age of 85. SC http://sportpush.com/former-bbc-commentator-bannister-dies/ Edit: as I posted this based on the headline I realized his playing career may trump that of a presenter (despite the headline). If it needs to be moved feel free. Had him just off my list being a Wolverhampton lad, but seemed in fine fettle reporting forTalkSport before Christmas. Bugger. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted January 24, 2016 Longtime WMAR-TV (Annapolis, MD?) anchor and reporter Jack Bowden has died at 82. SC http://www.abc2news.com/news/state/former-wmar-anchor-reporter-jack-bowden-dies Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted January 24, 2016 Oh my lord, Fred Dinenage has just asked Tim Peake a question in Peake's interview from the ISS! He's working for Meridian still? And alive, obviously. Now HE is a good candidate to replace Dunn. Always looked ancient, is still ( only) 73 and could go on until 123 or summat. So, he was presenting How? in his twenties, and he looked middle-aged then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,044 Posted February 15, 2016 BBC Tees presenter Ali Brownlee has bowel cancer. SC http://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/bbc-tees-presenter-ali-brownlee-10511114 Dead. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tees-35578501 Edit: Mirror Obit qualifies for the 2 DDP teams who picked him: http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/ali-brownlee-dead-middlesbrough-fc-7374240 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Fellatio Nelson 6,218 Posted February 15, 2016 Anybody got the SP on Pete Murray? No? Fuck ya then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted February 15, 2016 Posted this in Deadio Times as it was the first topic that came up when I searched for Terry Wogan but better suited here.... Terry Wogan not presenting Children In Need for first time in 35 years due to health reasons! http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-34803750 you could be on to something there ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Droosy Posted February 18, 2016 I was watching CNN´s Quest means business and there was no Richard Quest on, but some full-breasted American woman instead! I fear for Richard, because he was arrested in Central Park a few years ago with crystal meth, a rope around his cok, a 17 year old rent boy, and a sex toy in his boot. He is definitely one of reporters to watch as a possible DL pick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,599 Posted February 18, 2016 I was watching CNN´s Quest means business and there was no Richard Quest on, but some full-breasted American woman instead! I fear for Richard, because he was arrested in Central Park a few years ago with crystal meth, a rope around his cok, a 17 year old rent boy, and a sex toy in his boot. He is definitely one of reporters to watch as a possible DL pick Dick quest? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted February 19, 2016 I was watching CNN´s Quest means business and there was no Richard Quest on, but some full-breasted American woman instead! I fear for Richard, because he was arrested in Central Park a few years ago with crystal meth, a rope around his cok, a 17 year old rent boy, and a sex toy in his boot. He is definitely one of reporters to watch as a possible DL pick Dick quest? Richard Quest usually gets called upon to report on aviation disasters. He occasionally does the business reports, but not very often these days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,322 Posted February 19, 2016 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3454352/This-Morning-s-veteran-agony-aunt-Denise-Robertson-83-reveals-suffering-pancreatic-cancer.html:DeniseRobertson has pancreatic cancer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mad Hatter 1,092 Posted February 19, 2016 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3454352/This-Morning-s-veteran-agony-aunt-Denise-Robertson-83-reveals-suffering-pancreatic-cancer.html:DeniseRoberton has pancreatic cancer sounds like she is in a dire situation. She is a MUST for the deathlist if she makes it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted February 19, 2016 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3454352/This-Morning-s-veteran-agony-aunt-Denise-Robertson-83-reveals-suffering-pancreatic-cancer.html:DeniseRoberton has pancreatic cancer sounds like she is in a dire situation. She is a MUST for the deathlist if she makes it. It's tough to say, but pancreatic cancer at 83. Depending on how advanced it is, she might not make it to see the New Year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted February 19, 2016 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3454352/This-Morning-s-veteran-agony-aunt-Denise-Robertson-83-reveals-suffering-pancreatic-cancer.html:DeniseRoberton has pancreatic cancer sounds like she is in a dire situation. She is a MUST for the deathlist if she makes it. It's tough to say, but pancreatic cancer at 83. Depending on how advanced it is, she might not make it to see the New Year. Depends on what stage it is and what they're doing about it. I included former Montana Governor and former Olympic speed skater 80-yr old Judy Martz who was diagnosed stage 3 in late 2014. But I think NEXT year is her year, but didn't want to whiff after researching her and keeping quiet about her last year. Even at 80 it's only stage 3 and I guess 'an operation' (they didn't say whipple procedure but something like that musta been done) and chemo and she seems ok for now though info is scant. Being 83 isn't an end all, if it's stage 4 that's different, if it's inoperable that's different. It all depends.SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted March 19, 2016 Man mountain and tough-guy investigative reporter Roger Cook (the bloke who once outed Martin McGuinness as IRA chief of staff and dared McGuinness to sue him) set to make a one-off return at the age of 72 to catch up on events of the life of one of his other subject. John "Goldfinger" Palmer (i.e. the guy gunned down in his own garden a few months back) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Fellatio Nelson 6,218 Posted March 19, 2016 Man mountain and tough-guy investigative reporter Roger Cook (the bloke who once outed Martin McGuinness as IRA chief of staff and dared McGuinness to sue him) set to make a one-off return at the age of 72 to catch up on events of the life of one of his other subject. John "Goldfinger" Palmer (i.e. the guy gunned down in his own garden a few months back) Cook sees this as 'personal' as Palmer was the only person who made a death threat to Cook( and Cook has had umpteen) that was taken seriously. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted March 20, 2016 Ones worth keeping an eye on : Peter Perves Valerie Singleton Melvyn Bragg John Craven Des O`Connor Jimmy Hill Bruce Forsyth Barbara Walters David Attenborough Tony Blackburn Larry King Nicholas Parsons Denis Norden Stuart Hall Rolf Harris Chris Denning Neil Fox Len Goodman Arlene Philips Cliff Michelmore Cilla Black Paul O`Grady Jeremy Clarkson Pat Robertson David Dimbleby Fred Talbot Mary Berry Michael Parksinson Michael Aspall Andrew Marr Brian Walden Murray Walker Roger Cook David Dickinson Anne Robinson Denise Robertson Gloria Hunniford 3 gone. 34 to go ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted March 20, 2016 What about : Ed 'Stewpot' Stewart Stu Francis Henry Kelly Matthew Kelly Sarah Kennedy Rustie Lee Paul Daniels Barring accidents, I can't see any of these dying in the next ten years, with the possible exception of Sarah Kennedy (she doesn't have a drink problem y'know). They all seem fit and healthy and working (so put 'em all down for 2016). just shows u never know ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lard Bazaar 3,799 Posted March 20, 2016 Man mountain and tough-guy investigative reporter Roger Cook (the bloke who once outed Martin McGuinness as IRA chief of staff and dared McGuinness to sue him) set to make a one-off return at the age of 72 to catch up on events of the life of one of his other subject. John "Goldfinger" Palmer (i.e. the guy gunned down in his own garden a few months back) Cook sees this as 'personal' as Palmer was the only person who made a death threat to Cook( and Cook has had umpteen) that was taken seriously. That's not true. Several years ago, I saw Roger Cook (who used to live a few miles down the road from me) driving in his gas guzzling 4x4 AGAINST the arrows in our local Tesco car park. I made a death threat and an offensive hand signal to him. Maybe he will make a documentary about me next. Aside from that, my dad also sold him a car many years ago. Said he was a right cunt. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
En Passant 3,741 Posted March 20, 2016 Man mountain and tough-guy investigative reporter Roger Cook (the bloke who once outed Martin McGuinness as IRA chief of staff and dared McGuinness to sue him) set to make a one-off return at the age of 72 to catch up on events of the life of one of his other subject. John "Goldfinger" Palmer (i.e. the guy gunned down in his own garden a few months back)Cook sees this as 'personal' as Palmer was the only person who made a death threat to Cook( and Cook has had umpteen) that was taken seriously. That's not true. Several years ago, I saw Roger Cook (who used to live a few miles down the road from me) driving in his gas guzzling 4x4 AGAINST the arrows in our local Tesco car park. I made a death threat and an offensive hand signal to him. Maybe he will make a documentary about me next. Aside from that, my dad also sold him a car many years ago. Said he was a right cunt. The same has been levelled with some frequency at that fat yank Michael Moore, who's docu's ostensibly fight for what is right against the corruption and indifference of the state or others. Perhaps being some kind of cunt goes with the territory? the more genteel amongst us may concur in many respects with what they are doing (or we may not), but wouldn't be where these guys are in the first place. Dunno. No excuse for a 4x4 though. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites