RAY’S 2020 OBIT THREAD
Feb 16th 2020, 7:48 pm
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Re: RAY’S 2020 OBIT THREAD
Originally Posted by Lion in Winter
Yes, but the converse does not apply. We don't get to vilify people in this way about whom we really know nothing real just because they are celebrities
My comments are what, I believe, the UK is morphing into - rather quickly under populist leadership.
Originally Posted by spouse of scouse
No, it isn't. It might be how some English people think, it's not how all English people think.
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Feb 17th 2020, 7:52 am
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Re: RAY’S 2020 OBIT THREAD
Harry Gregg OBE, Former Manchester United goalkeeper, and a Munich survivor has died at the age of 87. After the crash, he went back into the plane to help rescue others, including Bobby Charlton. He was also Northern Ireland's goalkeeper.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Gregg
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Gregg
Feb 17th 2020, 12:13 pm
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Re: RAY’S 2020 OBIT THREAD
Originally Posted by 007Steve
.... Undoubtedly true six months ago Lion, but as we know the UK's now changed course; - by its population's overwhelming choice/s. What you express should be the case in any normally balanced community or nation; - a strand of decency.
My comments are what, I believe, the UK is morphing into - rather quickly under populist leadership.
Very well, I hope you're proved right s o s.
My comments are what, I believe, the UK is morphing into - rather quickly under populist leadership.
Very well, I hope you're proved right s o s.
Feb 17th 2020, 4:56 pm
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Re: RAY’S 2020 OBIT THREAD
DJ Andrew Weatherall. Acid house and techno pioneer.
https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-51535685
https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-51535685
Feb 24th 2020, 2:47 am
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Re: RAY’S 2020 OBIT THREAD
Mike Hughes, the homemade steam-powered rocket rider, as noted in another thread:
WTF in America
What a guy. Not an unsurprising ending, but I hope someone looks after his cats.
WTF in America
What a guy. Not an unsurprising ending, but I hope someone looks after his cats.
Feb 24th 2020, 2:47 pm
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Re: RAY’S 2020 OBIT THREAD
Feb 24th 2020, 8:57 pm
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Re: RAY’S 2020 OBIT THREAD
Originally Posted by lizzyq
What an amazing and accomplished woman! I had no idea that she had attained such a great age, though of course, doing the math (her subject, not mine, LOL!), she would have to have done.
Feb 26th 2020, 5:01 pm
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Re: RAY’S 2020 OBIT THREAD
https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/...assed_away.php
Kazuhisa Hashimoto. It's a bit of a geeky one perhaps, but gamers might recognise the name.
Kazuhisa Hashimoto. It's a bit of a geeky one perhaps, but gamers might recognise the name.
Feb 27th 2020, 12:04 am
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Re: RAY’S 2020 OBIT THREAD
Originally Posted by 007Steve
An alleged man-beater.... Saves the UK taxpayer a trial & possible prison place.
Mar 2nd 2020, 5:19 pm
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Re: RAY’S 2020 OBIT THREAD
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/james...olaMQ4YRE_y878
James Lipton, of the "Inside the Actors Studio", 93
James Lipton, of the "Inside the Actors Studio", 93
Mar 2nd 2020, 8:36 pm
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Re: RAY’S 2020 OBIT THREAD
Originally Posted by Bob
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/james...olaMQ4YRE_y878
James Lipton, of the "Inside the Actors Studio", 93
James Lipton, of the "Inside the Actors Studio", 93
Mar 9th 2020, 12:40 pm
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Re: RAY’S 2020 OBIT THREAD
Max Von Sydow, age 90, Game of Thrones among the more than 100 films and TV programmes
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_von_Sydow
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_von_Sydow
Mar 9th 2020, 12:49 pm
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Re: RAY’S 2020 OBIT THREAD
Originally Posted by mikelincs
Max Von Sydow, age 90, Game of Thrones among the more than 100 films and TV programmes
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_von_Sydow
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_von_Sydow
He was only 90? I had no idea he was still around at all.
Mar 9th 2020, 1:05 pm
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Re: RAY’S 2020 OBIT THREAD
Originally Posted by mikelincs
Max Von Sydow, age 90, Game of Thrones among the more than 100 films and TV programmes
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_von_Sydow
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_von_Sydow
The Exorcist and Flash Gordon, for me.
Mar 9th 2020, 1:21 pm
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