The "(Fill in the Blank) Has Died" Thread

[Demodex 588]

Ok. I guess we could start a thread if someone famous dies. 

[Bespin Copilot 10,308]

 

1 hour ago, Naïve Old Fart said:

So, it's "farewell, and adieu", today, to Jonathan Miller, Gary Rhodes, and Clive James.

 

Did they died together all the three at the same place?

 

🤔

[Naïve Old Fart 12,506]

No. It's just a coincidence. It's rare that three famous people (famous in the UK, at least), died on the same day.

[Sir Hilary Bray 235]

Became a fan of Clive James when I was younger. Watched his talk show with my dad ("And now, Margarita Pracatan!"), remember his programme in Hong Kong in '97 and loved the man's wit. When I was at uni I saw him sat on the steps of a church near BBC Broadcasting House alone and was thinking of going to him to say how much I admired him and get an autograph. Felt it best to leave him alone and then read in a book years later how he didn't mind people stopping him as such...still regret not going up to him. He'll be missed this side of the UK. 

[Naïve Old Fart 12,506]

James' book of poems SENTENCED TO LIFE is very good. I'll miss his dry wit. The caricature of James, on SPITTING IMAGE, is funny.

[Jurassic Shark 15,912]

Mariss Jansons, one of the last great conductors, has ceased to be.

 

https://theclassicreview.com/news/conductor-mariss-jansons-has-died/

[The Illustrious Jerry 3,361]

Going to listen to Jansons' Scheherazade album today in his memory. What a wonderful conductor he was- one of my personal favourites. Rest in peace, Mariss.

[Bespin Copilot 10,308]

Do svidaniya Maestro.

 

 

[Jurassic Shark 15,912]

My first Jansons CD. Still my favourite recording of the symphony.

 

 

[Bilbo 4,212]

The Twitter machine is saying that some old German living off benefits has snuffed it over in London but the media aren’t reporting  anything 

[#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 11,609]

The Queen has died?

[SteveMc 2,682]

Viral hoax

[Jurassic Shark 15,912]

It's a conspiracy!

[Bilbo 4,212]

Got our hopes up for nothing! 

[Jurassic Shark 15,912]

I don't think her son will be any better!

[#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 11,609]

Poor Charles!

[Jurassic Shark 15,912]

Better go for prince Andrew.

[Naïve Old Fart 12,506]

Whatever happens, Liz 2 must not abdicate!

[Jurassic Shark 15,912]

Why? She's old enough to get a pension.

[Bilbo 4,212]

5 minutes ago, Jurassic Shark said:

Why? She's old enough to get a pension.

hasn’t she scrounged enough from the state? How many more benefits does she need?!?

[Naïve Old Fart 12,506]

The Queen applying for Universal Credit would make for a funny sketch.

[Jurassic Shark 15,912]

It would.

[#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 11,609]

You're all envious because she's better than you!

[Jurassic Shark 15,912]

Better at living off the state.

[#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 11,609]

Isn't Norway Socialist? So you live off the state as well!

[Jurassic Shark 15,912]

Hehe, not really, because I also pay taxes. Does the queen pay taxes?

[#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 11,609]

Taxation is slavery! A reigning Monarch cannot be a slave.

[Naïve Old Fart 12,506]

1 minute ago, Jurassic Shark said:

Does the queen pay taxes?

Yes, she does.

[Jurassic Shark 15,912]

God save her!

[FBC Director 10,572]

2 hours ago, Bilbo said:

hasn’t she scrounged enough from the state? How many more benefits does she need?!?

 

You won't let them have a monarch, and you won't let them leave. What do you want??

[Wojo 2,458]

Juice Wrld needed to die for me to have ever heard of him. 

[A24 4,995]

[A24 4,995]

R.I.P. Marie Fredriksson of Roxette:

 

[#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 11,609]

61 is far too young!

 

RIP.

[Nick Parker 3,049]

RIP Disney employee who posted the Rise of Skywalker FYC too early.

 

[Disco Stu 15,517]

RIP Danny Aiello, the great character actor

 

He's hilarious and perfect in a small but memorable role in Radio Days, one of my favorite movies.  He plays a gangster who is supposed to kill Mia Farrow because she witnessed a murder, but instead ends up giving her her big break in radio because they discover they grew up in the same neighborhood.

 

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/13/movies/danny-aiello-dead.html

[Jay 44,745]

Hudson Hawk!

[Wojo 2,458]

Moonstruck was a hoot. 

[Naïve Old Fart 12,506]

Yes, it was. It's a very good film. He was also great, in DO THE RIGHT THING.

[Jay 44,745]

 

[Wojo 2,458]

Never seen it. Looks like Die Hard: The Musical. 

[A24 4,995]

10 hours ago, Naïve Old Fart said:

Yes, it was. It's a very good film. He was also great, in DO THE RIGHT THING.

 

Indeed! 

 

[Naïve Old Fart 12,506]

Farewell to Allie Willis.

[Disco Stu 15,517]

Bravely brave Sir Innes, rode forth into that good night

 

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/30/arts/music/neil-innes-dead.html

[Naïve Old Fart 12,506]

Yes. R.I.P., Mr Innes. Don't let the vicious chicken of Bristol get you.

I've been listening to The Ruttles, and The Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band.

[SteveMc 2,682]

Syd Mead is gone.  

https://www.cnet.com/news/syd-mead-sci-fi-visual-artist-known-for-blade-runner-and-tron-dies-at-86/

[A24 4,995]

Damn! He's a key figure in Blade Runner.

[Xander Harris 8,891]

The designer of V'Ger from the landmark science fiction film Star Trek: The Motion Picture.

[Demodex 588]

Neil Peart is dead

 

https://pitchfork.com/news/neil-peart-drummer-and-lyricist-of-rush-dead-at-67/

 

😢😢

[Wojo 2,458]

That's sad.