Philip 120 Posted October 13, 2022 Almost a year to the day he announced that his cancer had spread 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 5,998 Posted October 14, 2022 6 hours ago, gcreptile said: Possible. He's already survived 8 years, why not 9? Because it is running out of places to spread. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,180 Posted October 25, 2022 Having chemo today. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 19,098 Posted July 24, 2023 Dead. 9 12 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 19,098 Posted July 24, 2023 BBC QO: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65949435 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 7,968 Posted July 24, 2023 Terrible miss, blah, blah, blah. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brad252 447 Posted July 24, 2023 Brilliant presenter and huge loss to the world of reporting. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TQR 12,180 Posted July 24, 2023 He fought long and hard, bless him. 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lafaucheuse 3,658 Posted July 24, 2023 +1 for my shadow list and countless lists over the pools. Didn’t know Who he was as he was mostly a uk-centric personality though 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Perhaps 1,367 Posted July 24, 2023 Points for everyone! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 19,098 Posted July 24, 2023 A voice like double cream on a warm apple pie. His illness etched on his face many times, he still wanted to report to the nation. He WILL be missed. RIP. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,017 Posted July 24, 2023 12 minutes ago, Perhaps said: Points for everyone! For lots of people, some of us didn't have him on the major pools! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redrumours 819 Posted July 24, 2023 At last I'm on a charge Tony Bennett and now George Alagiah takes me to 5 hits. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Youth in Asia 1,023 Posted July 24, 2023 Another hit - can finally jump ahead of those annoying theme teams 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grimgrass 476 Posted July 24, 2023 Alagiah's death means 2023 will be the first year since 2014 the biggest DDP hit isn't a hit for the DL. Only name on more teams than him is James Whale, who isn't on the DL either. 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Comped 366 Posted July 24, 2023 12 minutes ago, Grimgrass said: Alagiah's death means 2023 will be the first year since 2014 the biggest DDP hit isn't a hit for the DL. Only name on more teams than him is James Whale, who isn't on the DL either. I wonder why the committee wouldn't make such an obvious choice? Is it because he simply wasn't a name known outside of the UK? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoverAndOut 3,478 Posted July 24, 2023 Huge loss, he was so great at his job. Consummate professional, throughout his illness too. Rest in Peace, George. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wannamaker 1,067 Posted July 24, 2023 Just now, Comped said: I wonder why the committee wouldn't make such an obvious choice? Is it because he simply wasn't a name known outside of the UK? That has never stopped the committee, this years list has Pete Murray who I doubt many people know outside of the UK. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Comped 366 Posted July 24, 2023 6 minutes ago, wannamaker said: That has never stopped the committee, this years list has Pete Murray who I doubt many people know outside of the UK. Surely his TOTP work made him notable enough... As for the subject of this thread, my best guess is the committee decided that considering he had lived for so long with a complex diagnosis, they might be able to hold off for another year... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 1,861 Posted July 24, 2023 2 hours ago, YoungWillz said: A voice like double cream on a warm apple pie. His illness etched on his face many times, he still wanted to report to the nation. He WILL be missed. RIP. There are some people who have earned respect. His upbringing, his battle against racism and being a migrant, his outstanding reporting (I always bemoaned the fact he became a newsreader as it took him away from the reporting) and his utterly dignified fight against cancer, make him a very, very worthy man in my eyes. Brilliant wordsmith, a brilliant man, rest well George. 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,143 Posted July 24, 2023 52 minutes ago, Octopus of Odstock said: There are some people who have earned respect. His upbringing, his battle against racism and being a migrant, his outstanding reporting (I always bemoaned the fact he became a newsreader as it took him away from the reporting) and his utterly dignified fight against cancer, make him a very, very worthy man in my eyes. Brilliant wordsmith, a brilliant man, rest well George. He was also a quality DDP pick for me... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoverAndOut 3,478 Posted July 24, 2023 Lovely tribute to George just now on the BBC Six O'Clock News. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Youth in Asia 1,023 Posted July 24, 2023 They also have the Jimmy Carter one ready to go 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jd24fan 66 Posted July 24, 2023 I didn't know much about George but it's a total shame. What a class act, in how he handled his fight, still wanting to work despite all his problems and setbacks, and was very positive during his whole ordeal. I'm sure the BBC will have a whole special about his life and legacy. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cerberus 273 Posted July 24, 2023 On 04/09/2022 at 08:31, drol said: Doesn't seem imminent yet, but he is a good bet for 2023 and will likely be on the list. Or then again ... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
