JR976evil 885 Posted June 9, 2017 1 hour ago, RadGuy said: Some guy named Steve Bunce, who I'm assuming is well-known in the UK, is organizing for people to send him cards. I think he's the manager of Hallmark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 5,997 Posted June 9, 2017 1 hour ago, JR976evil said: I think he's the manager of Hallmark Is it me or is the fact the Hallmark manager is asking people to send cards probably an indicative of a vested interest? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 5,997 Posted June 9, 2017 3 hours ago, Joey Russ said: Someone from Twitter is saying he moved to a hospice. Seems likely to be true. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 5,997 Posted June 9, 2017 Multiple reports Errol is in a hospice.Very sad but inevitable.To those saying Errol might be dead are probably wrong.The guy has legions of fans and was one of seven children and has many nieces and nephews.When the time comes social media will be quick on it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mad Hatter 1,091 Posted June 9, 2017 Shaun do you like my picture? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 5,997 Posted June 9, 2017 Just now, The Mad Hatter said: Shaun do you like my picture? If you mean the one in my inbox yes I do indeed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bass 17 Posted June 11, 2017 "Errol Christie is a dying former professional boxer..." -first words from the Wikipedia article Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Dead Cow 620 Posted June 11, 2017 Dead according to this tweet. https://twitter.com/cathybrownboxer/status/874013258189033474 Edit: Quite a few notable boxers including Frank Bruno are tweeting it, so it must be true. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 18,948 Posted June 11, 2017 Just now, The Dead Cow said: Dead according to this tweet. https://twitter.com/cathybrownboxer/status/874013258189033474 Frank Bruno confirms. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 5,997 Posted June 11, 2017 Wiki saying he is dead now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RadGuy 1,605 Posted June 11, 2017 Not unexpected, but he seemed like a great guy. "No retreat no surrender". Rest in peace, Errol Christie. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LilyForrester 81 Posted June 11, 2017 I expected this, but it's tragic nonetheless. R.I.P Christie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 5,997 Posted June 11, 2017 His Facebook page has many comments suggesting he has died. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 18,948 Posted June 11, 2017 The Sun: https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/3777379/boxing-errol-christie-dies/?CMP=Spklr-_-Editorial-_-SunSport-_-Sport-_-TwImageandlink-_-Statement-_-TWITTER 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,211 Posted June 11, 2017 RIP....tough fighter...he was basically dying for two years. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,465 Posted June 11, 2017 R.I.P. at least he is no longer in any pain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Unknown Man 559 Posted June 11, 2017 Finally, my 2nd hit on the DDP. RIP Christie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LilyForrester 81 Posted June 11, 2017 Horrible way to go, but at least he isn't suffering anymore. Another hit from the bottom of the list too, I'd be nervous if I were Valerie Harper. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RadGuy 1,605 Posted June 11, 2017 3 minutes ago, LilyForrester said: Horrible way to go, but at least he isn't suffering anymore. Another hit from the bottom of the list too, I'd be nervous if I were Valerie Harper. Liz Dawn seems in more immediate danger atm. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death Impends 7,361 Posted June 11, 2017 RIP to him, he fought on much longer than anyone could have expected. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mad Hatter 1,091 Posted June 11, 2017 Knockout! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 17,712 Posted June 11, 2017 RIP. He hung on far longer than most. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
