JQW 288 Posted July 10, 2022 Michael Barratt dead at 94. 1 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,539 Posted July 10, 2022 Michael Barratt a unique DDP pick. A BBC legend, so he ought to get the BBC obit! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,213 Posted July 10, 2022 31 minutes ago, msc said: Michael Barratt a unique DDP pick. A BBC legend, so he ought to get the BBC obit! Gets the Guardian treatment: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/jul/10/bbc-nationwide-presenter-michael-barratt-dies-aged-94 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,684 Posted July 10, 2022 5 hours ago, msc said: Michael Barratt a unique DDP pick. A BBC legend, so he ought to get the BBC obit! FFS, that's either inspired dead pooling or really good luck, I mean 94 and a nailed on obit, surprised he wasn't on about a dozen lists. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,217 Posted July 13, 2022 On 10/07/2022 at 16:56, msc said: Michael Barratt a unique DDP pick. A BBC legend, so he ought to get the BBC obit! Has had obituaries from all over the spectrum, but like Frank Williams, nothing from the BBC. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,385 Posted July 18, 2022 Nadège St-Philippe, a French Quebec weather presenter on television station TVA, has died. She had been diagnosed with cancer for the second time late last year and had undergone chemotherapy. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/nadege-st-philippe-has-died-of-cancer-1.6523607 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Perhaps 1,429 Posted August 8, 2022 Simon Cowell MBE (no, not that Simon) diagnosed with terminal lung cancer. Known for presenting Wildlife SOS on Animal Planet for 18 years and is the founder of the Wildlife Aid Foundation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death Impends 8,043 Posted August 8, 2022 Actually picked on the DDP last year, by a theme team of 10 pairs of famous namesakes. If he makes next year, his name in the system is "(Wildlife) Simon Cowell" for ease of committee headache... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superstar 295 Posted August 8, 2022 1 hour ago, Perhaps said: Simon Cowell MBE (no, not that Simon) diagnosed with terminal lung cancer. Known for presenting Wildlife SOS on Animal Planet for 18 years and is the founder of the Wildlife Aid Foundation. You have no idea how terrified I was for minute before I read your full sentence. Anyway thoughts and prayers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim Up North 3,770 Posted August 8, 2022 7 minutes ago, When The said: You have no idea how terrified I was for minute before I read your full sentence. Anyway thoughts and prayers. Are you Sinitta? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superstar 295 Posted August 8, 2022 8 hours ago, Grim Up North said: Are you Sinitta? who the fuck is sinitta Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
openviews 334 Posted August 30, 2022 Sarah Beeny, 50, reveals she's been diagnosed with breast cancer after her mother died of same disease: 'I've waited 40 years to hear those words. I knew I was going to hear it one day' https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-11158573/Sarah-Beeny-50-reveals-shes-diagnosed-breast-cancer.html 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 11,078 Posted September 11, 2022 Adding some Death By Numbers names to my longlist... here are some pictures of Judtih Chalmers from earlier this year, out and about, but with a leg injury and a little unstable: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-10477775/Judith-Chalmers-86-cuts-relaxed-figure-goes-shopping-spree-Barbados-sporting-injury.html 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,213 Posted November 14, 2022 Sue Baker, former presenter/reporter on Top Gear and motoring journo, reportedly dead: The GoMW on Twitter: "We are deeply saddened to learn our vice-president and former chair, @carscribe Sue Baker, passed away this morning following a long illness. Sue was a pioneer for women in automotive journalism and a former presenter of @BBC_TopGear. A full tribute will be published later. https://t.co/pmEk88joOl" / Twitter 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cerberus 304 Posted November 14, 2022 Jonnie Irwin, but I see he's on 'Ideas and Possibilities.' How come you can't delete a post on here? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Fellatio Nelson 6,226 Posted November 14, 2022 9 minutes ago, Cerberus said: Jonnie Irwin, but I see he's on 'Ideas and Possibilities.' How come you can't delete a post on here? You have no need to. I created the thread to discuss presenters, many who had, apparently, dropped off the face of the Earth. I didn't create it just to post about their deaths. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,217 Posted November 14, 2022 5 hours ago, YoungWillz said: Sue Baker, former presenter/reporter on Top Gear and motoring journo, reportedly dead: The GoMW on Twitter: "We are deeply saddened to learn our vice-president and former chair, @carscribe Sue Baker, passed away this morning following a long illness. Sue was a pioneer for women in automotive journalism and a former presenter of @BBC_TopGear. A full tribute will be published later. https://t.co/pmEk88joOl" / Twitter The family have confirmed it, adding that she died of motor neurone disease 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 11,078 Posted November 14, 2022 23 minutes ago, Octopus of Odstock said: The family have confirmed it, adding that she died of motor neurone disease :Insert motor joke here: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoverAndOut 4,755 Posted November 15, 2022 On 14/11/2022 at 13:54, YoungWillz said: Sue Baker, former presenter/reporter on Top Gear and motoring journo, reportedly dead: Just saw this on the BBC news website and my heart briefly leapt into my mouth as I thought it said Sue Barker! In my panic, I'd skipped over the words 'Top Gear'... 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,213 Posted December 12, 2022 Victor Lewis-Smith, author and broadcaster known to me for TV Offal, reportedly dead: https://www.thesun.co.uk/tv/20730812/victor-lewis-smith-dead-writer-broadcaster/ 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,635 Posted December 12, 2022 1 hour ago, YoungWillz said: Victor Lewis-Smith, author and broadcaster known to me for TV Offal, reportedly dead: https://www.thesun.co.uk/tv/20730812/victor-lewis-smith-dead-writer-broadcaster/ He was never funny. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,846 Posted December 12, 2022 Well this is awkward… Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redrumours 862 Posted December 12, 2022 2 hours ago, YoungWillz said: Victor Lewis-Smith, author and broadcaster known to me for TV Offal, reportedly dead: https://www.thesun.co.uk/tv/20730812/victor-lewis-smith-dead-writer-broadcaster/ Well he be bygones now. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,213 Posted December 12, 2022 2 hours ago, Spade_Cooley said: He was never funny. Even the (Terry Nation approved) Gay Daleks sketches? Bit obvious and childish sure, but one must always stay on top (oo-er) of Sci-Fi references... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,635 Posted December 13, 2022 17 hours ago, YoungWillz said: Even the (Terry Nation approved) Gay Daleks sketches? Bit obvious and childish sure, but one must always stay on top (oo-er) of Sci-Fi references... Not for me, Jeff. You know how Mobb Deep said "there ain't no such thing as half-way crooks"? There also ain't no such thing as half-way edgelords. If you're going to be offensive for the sake of being offensive, put it up to 11. VLS wanted the private schoolboy "ain't I being naughty" thrill of edginess but his targets were always so fucking milquetoast and obvious. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
