Paul Bearer 6,103 Posted August 12, 2016 Had a heart attack aged 80. Victor Meldrew actor Richard Wilson suffers heart attack http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-37056850 Before any of our American or foreign posters whinge and ask who he is, he's very famous in the UK. And an obit is guaranteed. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathray 2,941 Posted August 12, 2016 Worth his own thread though? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,265 Posted August 12, 2016 Shouldn't the sub title be two feet in the grave? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,479 Posted August 12, 2016 Worth his own thread though? When asking that question, I always think to myself "Could I see this person on the Deathlist themselves?" If the answer is yes, then they tend to be worth their own thread. If not, well, they're Super Gran. I could certainly see Richard Wilson on the Deathlist front page. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mad Hatter 1,092 Posted August 12, 2016 Even though he has suffered a heart attack i don't see him going anywhere soon. I mean he is in a stable condition so it could have been a minor one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RIP Wee Jum 1,559 Posted August 12, 2016 Worth his own thread though? When asking that question, I always think to myself "Could I see this person on the Deathlist themselves?" If the answer is yes, then they tend to be worth their own thread. If not, well, they're Super Gran. I could certainly see Richard Wilson on the Deathlist front page. I could see Richard Wilson on the Death List. He would be a great number 50. (No I am not suggesting his consideration for next year, but he is the kind of person who is suited to the number 50 role, like Clive Dunn) 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,265 Posted August 12, 2016 Worth his own thread though? When asking that question, I always think to myself "Could I see this person on the Deathlist themselves?" If the answer is yes, then they tend to be worth their own thread. If not, well, they're Super Gran. I could certainly see Richard Wilson on the Deathlist front page. I could see Richard Wilson on the Death List. He would be a great number 50. (No I am not suggesting his consideration for next year, but he is the kind of person who is suited to the number 50 role, like Clive Dunn) Depends on whether he retires. If he carries on he could do a Tommy Cooper. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted August 12, 2016 Now he really does have one foot in the grave! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,538 Posted August 12, 2016 I don't bereave it 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,479 Posted August 13, 2016 Update from The Mirror One Foot in the Grave star Richard Wilson suffered a serious head injury in a fall after his heart attack , it was revealed last night. The actor, 80, was left fighting for his life in hospital . Sources said Richard had a “really nasty fall and hit his head”. He was placed in intensive care and is now stable but very ill in a serious condition. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoffinLodger 1,248 Posted August 13, 2016 Update from The Mirror One Foot in the Grave star Richard Wilson suffered a serious head injury in a fall after his heart attack , it was revealed last night. The actor, 80, was left fighting for his life in hospital . Sources said Richard had a “really nasty fall and hit his head”. He was placed in intensive care and is now stable but very ill in a serious condition. oh no, it looks like it might be more serious than first thought. hope he isn't brain damaged or anything Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,103 Posted August 13, 2016 Worth his own thread though? Shouldn't the sub title be two feet in the grave?Deathray, see initial post.Rocky (I can call you Rocky, can't I?) sub line changed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,265 Posted August 13, 2016 Worth his own thread though? Shouldn't the sub title be two feet in the grave?Deathray, see initial post.Rocky (I can call you Rocky, can't I?) sub line changed. You can Mr Bearer and thank you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,103 Posted August 13, 2016 Worth his own thread though? Shouldn't the sub title be two feet in the grave? Deathray, see initial post.Rocky (I can call you Rocky, can't I?) sub line changed. You can Mr Bearer and thank you. Cheers Rocky, you can call me Paul (although I've sometimes been called worse;-) ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,337 Posted August 13, 2016 The mail and others now using the phrase fivhting for his life.I reckon he is on life support.How else can you be stable yet seriously ill? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,103 Posted August 13, 2016 The mail and others now using the phrase fivhting for his life.I reckon he is on life support.How else can you be stable yet seriously ill? Medical term for 'no change'? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Happy Reaper 223 Posted August 13, 2016 The mail and others now using the phrase fivhting for his life.I reckon he is on life support.How else can you be stable yet seriously ill? Papers always use the phrase "fighting for his life" when somebody is in hospital. Though they never say who the opponent is... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,535 Posted August 13, 2016 The mail and others now using the phrase fivhting for his life.I reckon he is on life support.How else can you be stable yet seriously ill? Papers always use the phrase "fighting for his life" when somebody is in hospital. Though they never say who the opponent is... The opponent is always The Grim Reaper. They don't use the phrase "fighting for his life" if the person in hospital is a woman, otherwise that would be incorrect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,154 Posted August 13, 2016 The mail and others now using the phrase fivhting for his life.I reckon he is on life support.How else can you be stable yet seriously ill? Papers always use the phrase "fighting for his life" when somebody is in hospital. Though they never say who the opponent is... The opponent is always The Grim Reaper. They don't use the phrase "fighting for his life" if the person in hospital is a woman, otherwise that would be incorrect. Or to quote Oscar Pistorius, "farting for my laugh". 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoffinLodger 1,248 Posted August 13, 2016 The mail and others now using the phrase fivhting for his life.I reckon he is on life support.How else can you be stable yet seriously ill? it has to be said the Daily Mail is not the most reliable source. I'll only believe it's that b ad if the BBC or Sky report it .For now I don't believe it ! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Weebl 216 Posted August 14, 2016 Agree with those who have said he would be a great number 50 and would be a good candidate for the list even as early as next year - that is if he makes it that long! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Happy Reaper 223 Posted August 15, 2016 The mail and others now using the phrase fivhting for his life.I reckon he is on life support.How else can you be stable yet seriously ill? Papers always use the phrase "fighting for his life" when somebody is in hospital. Though they never say who the opponent is... The opponent is always The Grim Reaper. They don't use the phrase "fighting for his life" if the person in hospital is a woman, otherwise that would be incorrect. That one went over my head at first! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted August 15, 2016 Had a heart attack aged 80. Victor Meldrew actor Richard Wilson suffers heart attack http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-37056850 he's very famous in the UK. For......?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,479 Posted August 15, 2016 Had a heart attack aged 80. Victor Meldrew actor Richard Wilson suffers heart attack http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-37056850 he's very famous in the UK. For......?? Sitcom actor. One Foot in the Grave, widely considered one of the best British sitcoms. He played a world weary OAP who gets pensioned off and has a black humour outlook on life. His catchphrase is "I don't believe it", which is funnier in context. When Meldrew, his character, died, it got a front page obituary in some newspapers, and fan pilgrimages to the "scene" of the moment, so lord knows what'll happen when the actor actually dies. Incidentally, the wife adds that if you watch any one episode of One Foot, you'll basically see me portrayed expertly by Richard Wilson. Can't think what she's implying... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Fellatio Nelson 6,219 Posted August 15, 2016 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1h-qtCklso 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
