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RIP Robbie Robertson, The Band and long time backing group for Bob Dylan.
But much more than that - strong influence on many other rock musicians.
Stewart Wood on Twitter wrote:
The influence of The Band, their sound and the songs RR wrote, is extraordinary. An amazing talent who helped shape so much American music of the last 50 years.
The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down is one of their classics, much copied!!!
Michael Parkinson was the best TV interviewer ever - so many memorable moments - he listened as well as asking questions.
Very well said
I tried to say Sir Michael Parkinson had died, earlier, but this thread wouldn't let me do it.
Anyone else impacted by the travel mayhem today? My son and his girlfriend were here for the weekend before he starts his new job tomorrow, Tuesday. Their flight was cancelled and they can’t get back to stansted until Wednesday!
Burt Young, who played Paulie Pennino in Rocky, has died aged 83.
So sad to hear that Hadyn Gwynne, actress, has passed away aged 66.
She stopped work only in September after a cancer diagnosis.
Such a good actress.
:sad:
RIP Bobby Charlton, footballing legend.
ht tps://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/football/64628874
Richard Roundtree, who was in the film Shaft, has died aged 81.
Matthew Perry, who played Chandler in Friends, has died aged 54.
As this has now gone 'National' I'm sure many of you are aware of the tragedy that befell Adam Johnson, a player for my team the Nottingham panthers, on Saturday night during a game in Sheffield. In what has been described by many as a 'freak incident' Adam, an American playing his first season in the UK league, was accidently caught in the neck area by an opponent's skate. He attempted to skate off the ice but collapsed on his way to the team bench. he was rushed to hospital but failed to recover from the injury and died during the night. He was 29.
The incident has left the British Ice hockey scene in complete shock, and tributes have poured in from around the world.
I've tried to post a link to one of the tributes to give an example, but unfortunately the forum isn't playing ball. Again.
ht tps://thecageforum.proboards.com/thread/21067/rip-adam-johnson?page=4
It was an awful thing to happen, especially as he is so young. I feel sorry for the guy who he collided with too.
(You can post a link if you put a space in the middle of the https ht tps . Attachments have never been allowed.)
Terry Venables has died aged 80.
Shane MacGowan, lead singer of The Pogues, has died aged 65.
Dean Sullivan, who played Jimmy Corkhill in Brookside, has died aged 68.
Alistair Darling has died aged 70
ht tps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-67578993
John Byrne has died aged 83.
Ah, the Tutti Frutti man - amongst his many talented offerings.
Loved that series, it made stars of Emma Thompson and Robbie Coltrane.
He was also a very talented artist - designed album cover for Beatles among others - and friend of Gerry Rafferty and of Billy Connolly for whose 75th birthday he created some murals on gable ends in Glasgow.
Ahhh, The Humblebums!!!
:lol:
Another death reported today - Brigit Forsyth. Although she acted later in many other roles to me she will always be Bob's wife Thelma in Likely Lads with Rodney Bewes.
This is perhaps not the right thread but I'm unable to write anything on the TV thread. Is anyone else watching and rooting for Annabel on Strictly. I've never been a huge fan before but she's really impressed me on Strictly both as a dancer and a person.
Really enjoying it and hope Annabel makes the final
Shirley Anne Field, who starred in Alfie, has died aged 87.
It is a shame Annabel lost the dance off, but I think she did really well. I hadnt been a huge fan of Annabel before either, but I quite like her now and, yes, she was impressive on Strictly.
Sad news that Tom Wilkinson OBE, Actor (aged 75) has passed away today.
htt ps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65823240
Hope everyone staying safe in these rainy times; heard mention of Bradford upon Avon being affected which I think is SallyDaisy's neck of the woods. x
Thanks Clancy but I'm no longer in BoA; have been in Devon since 2018!
;)
Sad to hear that Derek Draper, husband of Kate Garraway, has passed away.
ht tps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-67742004
David Soul, actor/singer, has passed away aged 80.
Known as one half of Starsky and Hutch!!!
ht tps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-67895679
Anni Nightingale has died.
I, vaguely remember, Annie Nightingale appearing on a repeated episode of the game show 321 with Ted Rogers.
I read earlier today that Mike Dickson, the tennis correspondent of the Daily Mail, died two days ago aged 59.
Alan Mills, Wimbledon Referee for 20 years, has passed away aged 88.
News of Mike Dickson's passing was posted in the Andy Murray news thread.
Certainly some sad news recently, of course some younger than others.
Ah I well remember Alan Mills.
Richard Howard has died aged 79. He played vicar Bob Jerome in Emmerdale between 1979 and 1981 and George Lorrimer in Poirot (Four and Twenty Blackbirds) in 1989.
Johnnie Irwin, presenter of A Place in the Sun and Escape to the Country has died aged 50 from lung and brain cancers.
ht tps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-63760036?at_link_id=A05DDC94-C201-11EE-BA93-59C6D9B5F045&at_medium=social&at_campaign_type=own ed&at_link_origin=BBCBreaking&at_campaign=Social_F low&at_ptr_name=twitter&at_bbc_team=editorial&at_l ink_type=web_link&at_format=link
Sorry to hear about Johnnie Irwin. Enjoyed watching Escape to the Country over here in the States. Unfortunately they don't seem to be showing it here any longer. :sad:
Steve Wright, Radio Two presenter and former Top of the Pops presenter, has died aged 69.
Robin Windsor, who was a professional dancer on Strictly Come Dancing a few years ago, has died aged 44.