Deaths 2021

[Aoami]

FW de Klerk dies aged 85

FW de Klerk: South Africa's last apartheid president dies at 85

FW de Klerk was the last white person to lead the nation and was key in the transition to democracy.

www.bbc.co.uk

Got there in the end with Apartheid, but still a complete bell. Not sure many will be shedding tears.

 

[caLLous]

Wilbur Smith: Popular Zambian-born author dies aged 88

The accountant-turned-novelist's 49 books have sold more than 140 million copies worldwide.

www.bbc.com

I confess I didn't know he was still alive but I read loads of his books, growing up.

 

[Raven]

Wilbur Smith: Popular Zambian-born author dies aged 88

The accountant-turned-novelist's 49 books have sold more than 140 million copies worldwide.

www.bbc.com

I confess I didn't know he was still alive but I read loads of his books, growing up.

Just seen this, my Grandad was a huge fan of his.

Read a couple, good fun.

 

[caLLous]

Sir Frank Williams dies aged 79

Williams Racing team founder and former team principal Sir Frank Williams dies, aged 79.

www.bbc.com

 

[Jupitus]

RIP Sir Frank - a truly honourable gentleman

 

[gunner440]

Virgil Abloh

 

[caLLous]

Army Col. Edward Shames, the last remaining officer of World War II's 'Band of Brothers,' dies at 99

Col. Edward Shames, the last surviving officer of the historic World War II parachute infantry regiment of the US Army known as Easy Company, died Friday at the age of 99.

edition.cnn.com

 

[Gwadien]

Army Col. Edward Shames, the last remaining officer of World War II's 'Band of Brothers,' dies at 99

Col. Edward Shames, the last surviving officer of the historic World War II parachute infantry regiment of the US Army known as Easy Company, died Friday at the age of 99.

edition.cnn.com

What an obituary - took a bottle of cognac from the Eagles Nest with a label saying 'only for the Furhers use' and used a bottle at his son's bar mitzvah. Excellent.

 

[Embattle]

Cornish comedian Jethro dies aged 73

The stand-up comedian, who spent more than 50 years on the road, died after contracting Covid-19.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Raven]

Cornish comedian Jethro dies aged 73

The stand-up comedian, who spent more than 50 years on the road, died after contracting Covid-19.

www.bbc.co.uk

Shit

 

[Embattle]

I loved it when I first saw him on a comedy show, many years ago now.

 

[old.Osy]

Willie Garson died

most famous for sex and the city, but he's been in loads of movies / series. Unmistakeable persona and shtick.

 

[Gwadien]

RIP Desmond

 

[Raven]

Shit.

John Madden: NFL coach, broadcaster and video game icon dies at 85

John Madden, legendary American Football coach, broadcaster and face of Madden NFL Football has died.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Aoami]

Shit.

John Madden: NFL coach, broadcaster and video game icon dies at 85

John Madden, legendary American Football coach, broadcaster and face of Madden NFL Football has died.

www.bbc.co.uk

Legend. Hopefully a win against the Colts at the weekend in his memory.

 

[BloodOmen]

Betty White dies at 99: Legendary actress passes away just weeks before her milestone 100th birthday | Daily Mail Online

 

[Ormorof]

Aw man that sucks

 

[Embattle]

Last of the Golden Girls.

 

[Wij]

Betty White dies at 99: Legendary actress passes away just weeks before her milestone 100th birthday | Daily Mail Online

Fuck.. Total legend

 

[Yoni]

She was awesome :/

 

[caLLous]

Sidney Poitier: The actor who broke down Hollywood's racial barriers

Sidney Poitier, the actor and director who helped break down Hollywood's racial barriers, dies aged 94.

www.bbc.com

 

[Scouse]

Bye bye Mr Tibbs

 

[Aoami]

Sidney Poitier: The actor who broke down Hollywood's racial barriers

Sidney Poitier, the actor and director who helped break down Hollywood's racial barriers, dies aged 94.

www.bbc.com

"He isn't my favourite actor though."

"Oh no?"

"My favourite actor of all time is Mr. Sidney Poitier"

All I can think of whenever his name comes up.

RIP.

 

[Raven]

Absolute legend.

 

[BloodOmen]

Bob Saget dies at 65: The Full House star has been found dead in an Orlando hotel room | Daily Mail Online

 

[caLLous]

I only just saw this one from yesterday.

Gary Waldhorn: Vicar Of Dibley star dies aged 78

Dawn French, Robert Lindsay and Samuel West are among those paying tribute to the actor, who played Councillor David Horton in every episode of the popular TV sitcom from 1994 to 2007.

news.sky.com

 

[Wij]

Meat Loaf is dead

 

[DaGaffer]

Meat Loaf is dead

Sad. Never my type of music (my Dad loved him) but I actually went to see Meatloaf at the NEC in the 80s when I was in my teens and I very grudgingly had to admit it was an excellent show. He was great in Fight Club as well.

 

[Aoami]

Loved Meatloaf, Paradise by the Dashboard Lights one of the greatest rock songs ever imo. Great memories singing it in the car with my mum who loves him as well. RIP big man.

 

[Raven]

Never really a fan of his music, but came across as a nice guy. Great actor too.