Non-tennis News

[suttontennis]

Jim Steinman, producer of Bat out of hell etc has passed away
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-56825060

[Stell]

Michael Collins, astronaut, has died aged 90:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-56921562

[Stell]

Anne Douglas has died aged 102: http://www.uk.yahoo.com/news/anne-douglas-wife-hollywood-great-005257777.html

[Stell]

If anyone remembers Nick Kamen, he's died aged 59: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-59991728

[banskogirl]

Yes :sad:

Hubby told me and said, the guy who took off his jeans in the ad :love:

[JAMES4578]

This link should work for Nick Kamen, sadly he had been battling Bone Marrow Cancer. BBC Entertainment



(https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-56991728)

[RoastLamb]

How'd he get to 59??? That ad feels like yesterday. So sad.

[WimbledonWestie]

I know - that ad was a huge hit when I was sitting 6th year exams, I associate it with leaving school and growing up. Feeling a tad ancient!

[Stell]

If anyone feels like having a laugh: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-57287764

[Stell]

If anyone remembers Joe Lara, he's presumed dead, aged 58, after a plane crash: http://www.news/world-us-canada-5730490

[Stell]

Ben Roberts, who played Derek Conway in The Bill, has died aged 70: http://www.bbc.co.uk/entertainment-arts-57417179

[Stell]

Jonathan Coleman has died aged 65: http://www.uk.yahoo.com/news/jonathan-coleman-australian-radio-television-025047523.html

[Sallydaisy]

Ex-England striker Paul Mariner has passed away, aged 68.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/57788208

Sebastian Eubank, boxer son of Chris, has died aged 29.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-57786230

[Stell]

All the City of Culture bids for 2025 have to be in by next January and the winner will be announced next May. Exeter has teamed up with Torbay in a joint bid and other bids, so far, are from Bradford, Southampton, Medway, Durham, Newport in Wales and different councils in Scotland. Peterborough and Plymouth are considering it: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c24yqjdjz5wo

[Stell]

Anyone who want to go to Greece, Spain, France and Portugal next year will have to pay £6 for a visa: http://www.devonlive.com/whats-on-news/uk-citizens-pay-6-5738945

[exislander]

Sad to hear of the death of Una Stubbs aged 84. A star in very varied roles from Summer Holiday to East Enders via Till Death us do Part and Worzel Gummidge.

[Stell]

Sean Lock has died aged 58: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-58254859

[Stell]

All the Freeview channels will be free until 2034: http://www.devonlive.com/whats-on-news-freeview-tv-channels-stay-free

[Stell]

Good luck to all the 20 cities bidding for it: http://www.gov.uk/government/news/record-20-places-bid-for-prestigious-uk-city-of-culture-2025-title

[exislander]

Bye Bye to Don Everly - brother Phil died a few years ago.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-58297621

[Sallydaisy]

RIP Charlie Watts ... 80 and rocking until the end.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-58316842

[Sallydaisy]

RIP Ted Dexter, Cricketer, aged 86.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/58337771?xtor=AL-72-%5Bpartner%5D-%5Bbbc.news.twitter%5D-%5Bheadline%5D-%5Bnews%5D-%5Bbizdev%5D-%5Bisapi%5D&at_custom4=884C3098-0641-11EC-8F91-67A84744363C&at_custom1=%5Bpost+type%5D&at_campaign=64&at_medium=custom7&at_custom3=%40BBCNews&at_custom2=twitter

[Stell]

If anyone remembers Up and the Mary Tyler Moore show, Ed Asner (who played Lou Grant in the show) has died aged 91: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-58380089

[banskogirl]

If anyone remembers Up and the Mary Tyler Moore show, Ed Asner (who played Lou Grant in the show) has died aged 91: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-58380089

Yip I do indeed :(

[suttontennis]

Yip I do indeed :(

Loved watching Lou Grant.

[Sallydaisy]

RIP Sarah Harding ... just 39.
:sad:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-58456170

[Sallydaisy]

Remembering the souls lost this day 20 years ago.
:flowers::hug::peace:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-58524715

[Sallydaisy]

R.I.P. Sir Clive Sinclair, Computing Pioneer, aged 81
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-58587521

[Sallydaisy]

R.I.P. Jimmy Greaves, footballing legend, aged 81.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/58613988

R.I.P. John Challis, aka Boycie in Only Fools and Horses, aged 79 after a long battle with cancer
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-58617114

[Sallydaisy]

RIP Roger Hunt, another footballing legend, aged 83
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/58717157

[suttontennis]

RIP Roger Hunt, another footballing legend, aged 83
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/58717157

Like WW2 vets, the members of the 1966 squad continues to sadly dwindle. Only Cohen, Charlton, Hurst from the final team and Flowers, Callaghan, Eastham and Paine from the squad, still with us.

[Sallydaisy]

It seems Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram are down ... hello Twitter!
:lol: :banghead: :big grin:

[Stell]

It was announced, yesterday evening, London's fireworks have been cancelled again: http://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/london-new-years-eve-fireworks-display-2021-cancelled-nye-thames-sadiq-khan-b960074.html

[Sallydaisy]

RIP Colin Powell, former US Secretary of State
https://twitter.com/BBCBreaking/status/1450073386647003139

[Stell]

James Michael Tyler (Gunther from Friends) has died aged 59: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-59032751

[Stell]

Astro from UB40 has died: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-59195024

[Stell]

Dean Stockwell has died aged 85: http://www.uk.yahoo.com/news/dean-stockwell-death-100959817.html I used to watch Quantum Leap and I know the Pick channel (Freeview number 35) have been showing it again.

[Hawkeye]

Ah, the original and best Dr Wellington Yueh. RIP Dean.

[exislander]

Ah, the talented Michael Nesmith, my favourite Monkee, has died aged 78.

[suttontennis]

John Miles, singer,guitarist and writer of the classic 'Music' has died aged 72

[Stell]

Sally Ann Howes from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang has died aged 91: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-59753882

[banskogirl]

Sally Ann Howes from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang has died aged 91: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-59753882

Truly Scrumptious :(

[Stell]

If anyone remembers Philippa Langley and her team finding Richard the third's skeleton, she and her team are at it again. This time, they've turned their attention to St Matthew's Church, Coldridge in Devon which is about 20 or so miles away from where I live: http://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1542446/richard-iii-news-king-of-england-princes-in-the-tower-royal-family-spt

[suttontennis]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-59907931
Sidney Poitier R.I.P

[Stell]

If anyone remembers Dixon of Dock Green, The Saint and/or Grange Hill, Nicholas Donnelly has died aged 83 (he played Mr Mackenzie in Grange Hill): http://www.uk.yahoo.com/news/grange-hill-actor-nicholas-donnelly-121101820.html

[Sallydaisy]

R.I.P. Ronnie Spector, Tonettehttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-59975272

[Stell]

Yvette Mimieux, who appeared in The Time Machine with Rod Taylor and the TV series Dr. Kildare, has died aged 80: http://www.uk.yahoo.com/news/yvette-mimieux-dies-actress-writer-225814905.html

[Sallydaisy]

R.I.P. Meatloaf.
Link to follow, just announced on Radio5live

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-60080934

[Stell]

I've just read about it on the BBC website, so you beat me to it.

[suttontennis]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-60154371
Sad

[Stell]

I heard on the radio, in my car earlier today, Ken Bruce talking about Barry Cryer. I always found him very funny.

[Stell]

Leonard Fenton, Dr Legg from Eastenders, has died aged 95: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-60197349

[Sallydaisy]

R.I.P. Bamber Gascoigne https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-60301687

[Sallydaisy]

Jamal Edwards has died, aged 31.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-60457063?at_custom2=twitter&at_campaign=64&at_custom3=%40BBCBreaking&at_custom4=8EBDA8F4-929A-11EC-92CF-C8D339982C1E&at_medium=custom7&at_custom1=%5Bpost+type%5D

[exislander]

Gary Brooker (Procol Harum) has died aged 76.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-60485697

[Sallydaisy]

R.I.P. Anna Karen, actress aged 85, who died in a house fire .
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-60490252

Known for appearances in On The Buses and Eastenders

[Stell]

Farrah Forke, who played Mayson Drake in Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman and also starred in Wings, has died aged 54: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1050891/Wings-actress-Farrah-Forke-dead-54-star-passes-away-long-battle-cancer.html

[Stell]

Farrah Forke, who played Mayson Drake in Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman and also starred in Wings, has died aged 54: http://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/farrah-forke-dead-wings-actress-26372879

[Sallydaisy]

R.I.P. Shane Warne, Australian cricketer, aged 52.
:shocked:
Suspected heart attack ...
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/60622426

[Sallydaisy]

R.I.P. John Stahl, Game of Thrones actor, aged 68.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-60624212

[exislander]

R.I.P. John Stahl, Game of Thrones actor, aged 68.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-60624212

Also memorable as Inverdarroch in High Road.

[AllyB]

Also memorable as Inverdarroch in High Road.

I read the headline but never realised it was Inverdarroch! Spoiled.my evening now. Morag will be upset ...

[Hawkeye]

RIP Nurse Gladys Emanuel/Auntie Mabel.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-60647760

[Stell]

William Hurt has died aged 71: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-60731686

[Sallydaisy]

R.I.P. Peter Bowles, aged 85
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-60777622

[suttontennis]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-60884259
Shock news. Band are currently on tour and he passed away overnight

[Caro]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-60884259
Shock news. Band are currently on tour and he passed away overnight

My favourite band … absolutely gutted :crying::crying::crying: He was such a massive part of the band.

[Sallydaisy]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-60884259
Shock news. Band are currently on tour and he passed away overnight

Taylor Hawkins of the Foo Fighters has passed away aged 50.

[Sallydaisy]

RIP Tom Parker of The Wanted, aged 33. That is way too young ...
:sad:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-60934411

[Stell]

June Brown, who played Dot Cotton in Eastenders, has died aged 95: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-60984231

[exislander]

Sad about the death of Dennis Waterman.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-61372712

[suttontennis]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-61600212
Ray Liotta dies at 67

[suttontennis]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-61597992
Andy Fletcher from Depeche Mode passes away, age 60

[Sallydaisy]

R.I.P. founder me.mber of Bon Jovi, Alec John Such.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-61701017

[cazza99]

RIP Harry Gration - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leeds-61935611

[Sallydaisy]

RIP Happy Mondays bassist - Paul Ryder aged 58.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-62184425

[exislander]

Judith Durham, singer with The Seekers who had a beautiful voice has died aged 79.

[Jan]

Judith Durham, singer with The Seekers who had a beautiful voice has died aged 79.
I loved The Seekers.

[cazza99]

RIP Olivia Newton John

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-62472100

[Sallydaisy]

Another young one gone ... Darius Campbell Danesh, aged 41.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-62564721

[Stell]

I heard about Angela Lansbury's death last night: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-63221326 I used to watch Murder, She Wrote when I was younger. I believe 5USA (Freeview channel 21) still show it every Saturday.

[Sallydaisy]

R. I. P. Robbie Coltrane, aged 72
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-63261204

[Stell]

I received an advert from the Royal Mail, earlier, reminding me that all first and second class stamps won't be valid from 31st January next year without a barcode. It says I can send them back in a freepost envelope with the form at the bottom of the advert or I can see http://www.royalmail.com/barcodedstamps for further details.

[Stell]

Jerry Lee Lewis has died aged 87: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-63433999

[Stell]

My cousin, Peter de Savary has died aged 78: http://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/tributes-paid-millionaire-devon-hotel-7783412 I'm related to him through my grandmother (my mum's mum).

[Sallydaisy]

RIP Leslie Phillips, actor, aged 98.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-63557414

[cazza99]

Garry Roberts from Boomtown Rats has died. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-63577744

[cazza99]

Christine McVie from Fleetwood Mac has died. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-63812952

[suttontennis]

Christine McVie from Fleetwood Mac has died. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-63812952

such a shame. A lovely person judging by the interviews I've seen. Seemed somewhat out of place in the LA lifestyle and excesses that we associate with Fleetwood Mac, but she was obviously a big part of it all. Such a lovely voice, songwriter and pianist.

[exislander]

RIP John Bird, one of the stars of the brilliant TW3. Okay, I am showing my age but I cannot believe that show ran for only two years with so many memorable actors and sketches. I especially remember the tribute they did for JFK and Millicent Martin singing. Of course, Bird went on to a very successful career.

[suttontennis]

Gianluca Vialli passes away

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/64039302

[cazza99]

RIP Jeff Beck - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-64228780

[Stell]

I heard, earlier, about the death of Lisa Marie Presley: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-64255117

[Stell]

For anyone who remember watching the 1960s series of the Addams family, Lisa Loring (Wednesday Addams) has died aged 64: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-64455503

[exislander]

RIP Burt Bacharach - composer of so many hit songs over a long career.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-64587070

[Stell]

Mystic Meg has died aged 80: http://www.news.sky.com/story/mystic-meg-one-of-britains-most-famous-astrologers-dies-aged-80-12829359

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-64900348

[Hawkeye]

BBC News - Paul O'Grady: TV presenter and comedian dies aged 67
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65108130

[Stell]

I heard he'd died, earlier. I used to watch him, when he went to the Battersea dogs and cats home.

[exislander]

It would be nice to think of him having "a lorra lorra laughs" with his long time friend Cilla.

[themass15]

Strange to think that he, Cilla and Dale Winton all passed away far too soon

[Stell]

I heard, yesterday, Paul Cattermole from S Club 7 had died aged 46: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/entertainment-arts-65215679 I remember S Club 7 turning up during either the opening ceremony or the closing ceremony at the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester.

[Stell]

For anyone who remember the Alfie and Barry Lyndon films, Murray Melvin has died aged 90: http://uk.yahoo.com/news/murray-melvin-dies-veteran-actor-21227863.html

[Stell]

Len Goodman from Strictly Come Dancing has died aged 78: http://uk.yahoo.com/news/len-goodman-death-strictly-come-083538627.html

Dale Meeks, who played Roy Sutcliffe in The Hunt for Raoul Moat, has died aged 48: http://uk.yahoo.com/news/emmerdale-star-dale-meeks-dies-234000767.html

[Stell]

Kate Saunders, who played a police officer in a 1982 episode of Only Fools and Horses and later became a novelist, has died aged 62: http://uk.yahoo.com/news/award-winning-novelist-kate-saunders-065419496.html

[Sallydaisy]

R.I.P. Tina Turner.
:crying:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/65669653

An incredible voice, amazing stage performer and indomitable spirit; she paved the way for many other female singers and showed great strength of character in escaping from an abusive marriage.
She'll be missed.

[Caro]

R.I.P. Tina Turner.
:crying:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/65669653

An incredible voice, amazing stage performer and indomitable spirit; she paved the way for many other female singers and showed great strength of character in escaping from an abusive marriage.
She'll be missed.

Most definitely! I was a big rock chick in the 80’s … loved her music at that time and it brings back so many memories now :sad:

[goldfish]

I don’t think this has been reported elsewhere and I only heard about it today - Annabel Croft’s husband, Mel Coleman, has died after being diagnosed with cancer only 8 weeks ago. So very sad.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12129811/Agony-former-tennis-star-Annabel-Croft-husband-Mel-Coleman-dies-suddenly.html

[Sallydaisy]

A trio of passings:
Vince Hill 22/7/23 (89): https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-coventry-warwickshire-66282835
Trevor Francis, Footballer, 24/7/23 (69, heart attack): https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/66287307
George Alagiah, TV journalist, 24/7/23 (67, cancer) : https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65949435

[Sallydaisy]

Sinead O'Connor. RIP. 56.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-66318626