Wickerman 76 Posted February 2, 2020 43 minutes ago, Paul Bearer said: We know. Already posted in his own thread. Yes, I had seen the posts on his thread - so I know you know (not a starter for any subsequent: “little does he know I know he knows I know ........” quips) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,964 Posted February 2, 2020 Vietnamese entrepreneur and "start up queen" Thuy Thanh Truong died a couple of days ago: https://news.zing.vn/ban-be-dong-nghiep-dau-buon-khi-thuy-muoi-qua-doi-post1040421.html (Vietnamese link) DDP pick. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gooseberry Crumble 5,337 Posted February 2, 2020 28 minutes ago, gcreptile said: Vietnamese entrepreneur and "start up queen" Thuy Thanh Truong died a couple of days ago: https://news.zing.vn/ban-be-dong-nghiep-dau-buon-khi-thuy-muoi-qua-doi-post1040421.html (Vietnamese link) DDP pick. Start up Queen!! What a novel phrase which I think would have a very different meaning in some of the circles that I mix in!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skinny kiltrunner 553 Posted February 2, 2020 1 hour ago, gcreptile said: Vietnamese entrepreneur and "start up queen" Thuy Thanh Truong died a couple of days ago: https://news.zing.vn/ban-be-dong-nghiep-dau-buon-khi-thuy-muoi-qua-doi-post1040421.html (Vietnamese link) DDP pick. Ooh, I have her in my ABC pool. All those T's have got to be worth something. I actually had kind of forgotten about her since, thought she was doing better. With what I learned about her, I have to say she was impressive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,220 Posted February 3, 2020 Convicted fraudster Bernard Ebbers has died at 78 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,220 Posted February 3, 2020 1 hour ago, Joey Russ said: Convicted fraudster Bernard Ebbers has died at 78 Reuters UK for DDP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Exu 250 Posted February 3, 2020 Speedway rider Danny Ayres has died suddenly at the age of 33. A poor signal on the train prevents me from posting the link Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Exu 250 Posted February 3, 2020 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/uk-england-51347253 Managed it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Voice of Reason 12 Posted February 3, 2020 Former British Army Soldier and mercenary, Colonel 'Mad Mike' Hoare has died in a South African care home aged 100 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-51352075 The film - The Wild Geese, starring Richard Burton was loosely based on his life story. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,515 Posted February 3, 2020 2 minutes ago, Voice of Reason said: Former British Army Soldier and mercenary, Colonel 'Mad Mike' Hoare has died in a South African care home aged 100 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-51352075 The film - The Wild Geese, starring Richard Burton was loosely based on his life story. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wickerman 76 Posted February 4, 2020 https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/feb/04/daniel-arap-moi-former-president-of-kenya-dies-aged-95 5th hit in 5 weeks - problem is my shadow list started like this last year, but by May slowed down to a mere trickle of successes - such are the vagaries of death 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,964 Posted February 5, 2020 Canadian microbiologist Frank Plummer dies at 67: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-51317386 He was at the forefront of the fight against HIV and Ebola. Just two weeks ago he got pioneering brain surgery to treat his alcoholism ... maybe too pioneering? https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-50858172 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 11,923 Posted February 7, 2020 The Reaper is due to have a break. Think we won't have notable deaths for two-three days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim Up North 3,725 Posted February 7, 2020 1 hour ago, drol said: The Reaper is due to have a break. Think we won't have notable deaths for two-three days. Yeah I've heard he fancies going on a cruise ship - there's one parked just off Yokohama looks ideal. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted February 7, 2020 On 05/02/2020 at 14:59, gcreptile said: Canadian microbiologist Frank Plummer dies at 67: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-51317386 He was at the forefront of the fight against HIV and Ebola. Just two weeks ago he got pioneering brain surgery to treat his alcoholism ... maybe too pioneering? https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-50858172 that make him a Liquid Plummer? (inside Yank joke thar) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoffinLodger 1,248 Posted February 8, 2020 Actor Orson Bean has been killed in a car crash aged 91 https://abc7.com/veteran-actor-orson-bean-91-struck-and-killed-by-vehicle-in-venice-friends-say/5912587/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,130 Posted February 8, 2020 2 hours ago, CoffinLodger said: Actor Orson Bean has been killed in a car crash aged 91 https://abc7.com/veteran-actor-orson-bean-91-struck-and-killed-by-vehicle-in-venice-friends-say/5912587/ Killed in a car crash in Venice? That takes some doing. Oh ..... that Venice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,437 Posted February 8, 2020 3 hours ago, CoffinLodger said: Actor Orson Bean has been killed in a car crash aged 91 https://abc7.com/veteran-actor-orson-bean-91-struck-and-killed-by-vehicle-in-venice-friends-say/5912587/ The only actor I presume to have been in the original Twilight Zone AND How I Met Your Mother! Also a unique DDP pick. And an unnatural death bonus. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death Impends 7,957 Posted February 8, 2020 Bean was Kobe Bryant's middle name too. Really not the year to be in or near a vehicle if you have Bean in your name. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,028 Posted February 8, 2020 4 minutes ago, Death Impends said: Bean was Kobe Bryant's middle name too. Really not the year to be in or near a vehicle if you have Bean in your name. And Harold Beane died a few days ago too. Bunch of has Beans now.... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,964 Posted February 8, 2020 All of them has Beans 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted February 8, 2020 Andy Bean better lay low. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted February 8, 2020 4 hours ago, CoffinLodger said: Actor Orson Bean has been killed in a car crash aged 91 https://abc7.com/veteran-actor-orson-bean-91-struck-and-killed-by-vehicle-in-venice-friends-say/5912587/ Not exactly a "car crash" he was crossing the street at the time and a car hit him 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,964 Posted February 8, 2020 QO for the DDP... My first unnatural death to enter: https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/10921164/desperate-housewives-actor-orson-bean-dies-aged-91-after-being-struck-by-a-car/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chiesa52 132 Posted February 8, 2020 A sad end for a great guy- sad to see him taken off this way- a funny and intelligent actor and quiz show panelist Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
