Re: Celebrity Death List MMXVII/The Death Thread 2017

by taipan Thu 28 Sep 2017, 10:40

Bradman wrote:Wonderful family the Lucans. Couldn't do a murder right, couldn't organise a cavalry charge.

It was Flashman's fault.

by Bradman Thu 28 Sep 2017, 11:49

If he was the lowly captain they all blamed. Flashy wasn't too flash in that company. Probably couldn't find the couple of mil in today's money some of the problems paid for their commissions.

by furriner Thu 28 Sep 2017, 11:53

Bradman wrote:Wonderful family the Lucans. Couldn't do a murder right, couldn't organise a cavalry charge.

I'd argue he organized the cavalry charge very well, just not in the right direction.

by Bradman Thu 28 Sep 2017, 12:02

Lovely war that one. High command all relatives and all hated each others guts.

by taipan Thu 28 Sep 2017, 12:03

Bradman wrote:If he was the lowly captain they all blamed. Flashy wasn't too flash in that company. Probably couldn't find the couple of mil in today's money some of the problems paid for their commissions.

I think Flashy was a colonel by that time.

by skully Thu 28 Sep 2017, 13:38

JGK wrote:
skully wrote:Could've sworn someone previously nommed the Hef, but alas no.

Seriously?

Dinkum.

by Big Dog Mon 02 Oct 2017, 09:04

RIP Donald Malarkey...for those who watched 'Band of Brothers'.

by taipan Mon 02 Oct 2017, 09:51

Big Dog wrote:RIP Donald Malarkey...for those who watched 'Band of Brothers'.

He must be close to the last. At least of those depicted in the series.

by Big Dog Mon 02 Oct 2017, 21:43

RIP Tom Petty Sad

by taipan Mon 02 Oct 2017, 21:54

Big Dog wrote:RIP Tom Petty

R.I.P.

by skully Mon 02 Oct 2017, 21:54

Big Dog wrote:RIP Tom Petty

Geez, just 66!! RIP.

by Big Dog Mon 02 Oct 2017, 22:22

Seems reports of his death were premature. He is still clinging to life after a serious heart attack.

by JGK Mon 02 Oct 2017, 22:24

Big Dog wrote:Seems reports of his death were premature. He is still clinging to life after a serious heart attack.

Probably triggered yesterday when Tony Abbott said he was a fan.

by Growler Mon 02 Oct 2017, 23:15

Reports in our press suggest that he was found at his home unconscious and not breathing, and put on life support which seems likely to be turned off.

As I post this, nothing confirmed for certain by his family or publicity people/record company.

by Red Tue 03 Oct 2017, 05:53

His death is official now. R.I.P.

by lardbucket Tue 03 Oct 2017, 08:08

I'm devastated by this one.

I really need to increase my bucket list work rate.

RIP Tom. Only Bob and Jeff (and the sideburys) remain of the Wilburys now.

by taipan Tue 03 Oct 2017, 08:25

I should still have the original Travelling Wilburys on vinyl

by Growler Tue 03 Oct 2017, 11:01

Have to say this one has hit me hard also, I loved his music from the early days. It's interesting that he only became Charlie T. Wilbury Jr by chance, as George Harrison had left a guitar at Tom's home, and asked him to join them when he called to collect it.

RIP Tom, you were one of the best, for me.

by horace Tue 03 Oct 2017, 13:51

Aye. RIP to a great muso.

by horace Tue 03 Oct 2017, 22:11

Woke tthis morning still humming the anthemic "Freefalling". Like Lardy, this death has hit hard.

by horace Fri 06 Oct 2017, 00:10

This is a very bad week. Doubt anyone here has heard of her (maybe Qmy), but I am devastated at the death of Anne Wiazemsky. Stunning actress and novelist.

RIP

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