Sean 6,365 Posted August 21, 2015 Just saw Cat O`Falks post about there not being a thread for Ronnie Corbett which I found surprising given his age notability and high profile collpase. Anyway he is of course best known for his role in the Two Ronnies and the sitcom Sorry! and is considered widely to be a "national treasure".He collapsed in a restaurant 3 years ago.He also spent several days in hospital last year after suffering chest pains.He also vehemently dismissed rumours of his retirement last year but I haven`t seen him on TV since Rolf Harris was convicted.I would be surprised if he went this year or next but he is nearly 85 and not been in the rudest of health so certainly one to keep on the radar. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2541730/It-goodnight-getting-new-knee-Ronnie-Corbett-came-close-death-collapsed-having-joint-replacement.html http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/celebritynews/10700961/Ronnie-Corbett-suffers-chest-pains.html http://www.croydonadvertiser.co.uk/Ronnie-Corbett-m-fed-retirement-rumours/story-20878060-detail/story.html 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,630 Posted August 21, 2015 Isn't he still making adverts for those "frozen meals for the elderly" companies? Anyway, a good Ronnie Corbett impression is an essential tool. Up there with being able to do a good Jimmy Stewart or Jimmy Savile in my book. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,365 Posted August 21, 2015 Isn't he still making adverts for those "frozen meals for the elderly" companies? Anyway, a good Ronnie Corbett impression is an essential tool. Up there with being able to do a good Jimmy Stewart or Jimmy Savile in my book. Aren`t all those adverts several years old now though?I remember he used to live around my old house and was often spotted in Waitrose despite appearing in adverts for Tesco at the time.I can do a moderately good Ronnie Corbett impression but my voice cuts out after a few seconds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,205 Posted August 21, 2015 "It's wonderful to be back, isn't it, Ronnie? Ronnie? Wake up, we're on Ron....Oh MY GOD!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Fellatio Nelson 6,226 Posted August 21, 2015 Fucking hell!!!! First Carol Channing and now its lil Ronnie. They are all MY fucking picks, everybody else can sod of and leave them alone!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted August 21, 2015 The good Ron, at the height of his Sky advertising career with Alice Cooper, bought a Sky+ off me in Edinburgh for his house on the coast (Gullane/North Berwick way). I said to him I thought he would have freebies because of the ads, but he told me Sky only gave him one which he used in his English home. And he has a reputation for being tight.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mad Hatter 1,093 Posted August 21, 2015 Fucking hell!!!! First Carol Channing and now its lil Ronnie. They are all MY fucking picks, everybody else can sod of and leave them alone!!!!!!!! we need Clifton James and Sean Connery threads as well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,365 Posted August 21, 2015 Fucking hell!!!! First Carol Channing and now its lil Ronnie. They are all MY fucking picks, everybody else can sod of and leave them alone!!!!!!!! we need Clifton James and Sean Connery threads as well Surprised Sean doesn`t have his own thread.He is a former Deathlist candidate after all! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted August 21, 2015 Bond thread covers him. The man who would be King was his only other decent role. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Razor Boy 19 Posted August 22, 2015 Oh My God ! Have you not seen Zardoz ? Oh sorry you said "decent role" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR976evil 909 Posted August 22, 2015 Fucking hell!!!! First Carol Channing and now its lil Ronnie. They are all MY fucking picks, everybody else can sod of and leave them alone!!!!!!!! we need Clifton James and Sean Connery threads as well Otherwise it's a night in the box Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,205 Posted December 4, 2015 And it's a very Happy Birthday to you Ronnie! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Weebl 216 Posted December 5, 2015 Ronnie Corbett would probably be a good candidate for 2016. Agree with those who have said Sean Connery definitely deserves his own thread, unless there's a thread for James Bond related people. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,630 Posted March 31, 2016 Ronnie Corbett would probably be a good candidate for 2016. Agree with those who have said Sean Connery definitely deserves his own thread, unless there's a thread for James Bond related people. Very good as it turns out, he's dead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RIP Wee Jum 1,559 Posted March 31, 2016 The No Ronnies 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thefunkyfaz 51 Posted March 31, 2016 Ronnie Corbett would probably be a good candidate for 2016. Agree with those who have said Sean Connery definitely deserves his own thread, unless there's a thread for James Bond related people. Very good as it turns out, he's dead. So it's goodnight from him... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RolandDeschain 91 Posted March 31, 2016 I had a feeling (for some unknown reason) that he wouldn't be around for that much longer. RIP - he did a lot of good stuff throughout his career and he seemed like a good bloke. btw - will there be any celebrities that survive 2016?! Its turning into a real charnel house and we're not even out of the first quarter of the year yet…. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dead Wait 1,156 Posted March 31, 2016 Brucie has outlived many friends over the years but this one will really hurt......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted March 31, 2016 Four Candles! Goodnight Ronnie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,645 Posted March 31, 2016 I am SORRY to hear this. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,365 Posted March 31, 2016 Really sad to hear this.A giant of British comedy:( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted March 31, 2016 Sold him a Sky+ at the height of him &Alice Cooper advertising it. His deal only gave him one freebie and he had a house in Gullane and London. True story dat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,071 Posted March 31, 2016 And it's a very Happy Birthday to you Ronnie! His last. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,550 Posted March 31, 2016 This is getting ridiculous. Can someone sacrifice a goat or something just to appease the gods? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,205 Posted March 31, 2016 First I've heard...March has been the slayer of celebrities. For some reason, I liked him better in The Two Ronnies, although in solo work Ronnie Barker was a giant in my opinion. This is another one that hurts. Many thanks for giving us your talent sir, so sorry the world doesn't have you in it any more. RIP. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
