Obituary Thread

[STURTZ]

That is what's lacking nowadays, Real family entertainment that all generations can watch together. Mike Yarwood was part of that great BBC talent stable that was unrivalled in the 60's/70's.

Where are those good old fashioned values
On which we used to rely?

 

[Mr Jinx]

Don't think it was posted last week, but Gary Wright died aged 80.

Musician, member of the band Spooky Tooth, and writer of the classic song Dream Weaver.

 

[Grecian2K]

Barry Bennell - football's answer to Gary Glitter - 69.

Paedophile football coach Barry Bennell dies in prison

A judge at Bennell's sentencing in 2020 describes the abuser as "the devil incarnate".

www.bbc.co.uk

He won't be missed.

 

[Tim Long]

Barry Bennell - football's answer to Gary Glitter - 69.

Paedophile football coach Barry Bennell dies in prison

A judge at Bennell's sentencing in 2020 describes the abuser as "the devil incarnate".

www.bbc.co.uk

He won't be missed.

Clearing a cell for Russell Brand (allegedly)

 

[DB9]

Roger Whittaker, Famous for the song Durham Town and for brilliant whistling dies aged 87. RIP

Roger Whittaker: Durham Town folk singer dies at 87

The folk singer, famous for his whistling, singing and guitar playing, dies in France.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Budleigh Brian]

My favourite Roger Whittaker song was The Last Farewell .
I believe he was born in Kenya and was on the radio a lot in the late 1960’s and early 1970’s .

 

[Red The Paper (2)]

Barry Bennell - football's answer to Gary Glitter - 69.

Paedophile football coach Barry Bennell dies in prison

A judge at Bennell's sentencing in 2020 describes the abuser as "the devil incarnate".

www.bbc.co.uk

He won't be missed.

If only there was a good riddance thread. Loathsome individual who lived too long

 

[Tim Long]

If only there was a good riddance thread. Loathsome individual who lived too long

Someone could start one ... suggested title "Fook off and die. Oh, you have."

 

[david61]

Jan Jongbloed, Holland World Cup goalie in losing 1974 and 1978 finals, part of their Total Football an early goalie playing out from the back, good with his feet, Johan Cruyff wanted him in the team.
Died aged 82, end August, announced recently.

 

[Oldsmobile-88]

Jan Jongbloed, Holland World Cup goalie in losing 1974 and 1978 finals, part of their Total Football an early goalie playing out from the back, good with his feet, Johan Cruyff wanted him in the team.
Died aged 82, end August, announced recently.

I loved watching that team...Many in England followed them after England’s non qualification in the ‘74 & ‘78 World Cups.