Mary Tyler Moore dies aged 80

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Mary Tyler Moore dies aged 80

Yes  I always liked her . RIP

The former MP Tam Dalyell has died at the age of 84 after a short illness.

He sat in the House of Commons from 1962 to 2005, representing West Lothian and Linlithgow for Labour.

Mr Dalyell became known for his formulation of the "West Lothian Question" about the role of Scottish MPs after the establishment of the Scottish parliament.

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The former MP Tam Dalyell has died at the age of 84 after a short illness.

He sat in the House of Commons from 1962 to 2005, representing West Lothian and Linlithgow for Labour.

Mr Dalyell became known for his formulation of the "West Lothian Question" about the role of Scottish MPs after the establishment of the Scottish parliament.

He was often controversial, and could be a bit of a bruiser, but it wasn't always appreciated that he really knew his stuff.

One of my very minor claims to fame is that some years ago I took my Aunt to an event at the Edinburgh Book Festival and we found ourselves sitting directly behind Tam. The author being interviewed had written a book about MI6, and he was talking in particular about alleged plotting by the spooks against the Labour government of the 70s. Dalyell sat there alongside his secretary quietly taking notes, and at the end asked a series of very detailed questions and *ahem* put the author right on a few points.

Most fascinating talk we'd ever been to!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deaths_in_2017

Wow! If these are the ones considered 'notable' then think how many deaths there must be, globally, every day if you include all the 'less/non notable' people!

Sara Coward, who played Caroline Sterling in Radio 4's The Archers for almost 40 years, has died aged 69.

The actress had been receiving palliative care after being diagnosed with terminal cancer last year.

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Sara Coward, who played Caroline Sterling in Radio 4's The Archers for almost 40 years, has died aged 69.

The actress had been receiving palliative care after being diagnosed with terminal cancer last year.

 

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As a devoted Archers fan I'm very saddened by the news  ....she seems to have been a lovely lady , and very,  very brave  . RIP Sara 

Just been announced the Bill Paxton has died , aged61  

Baz posted:

Just been announced the Bill Paxton has died , aged61  

Sad news!

RIP Bill Paxton

Baz posted:

Just been announced the Bill Paxton has died , aged61  

"Surgery complications", apparently...

I'm sorry to hear that Bill Paxton has died
Titles for the earlier series of Big Love with the Beach Boys song - one of the best title sequences.

Such sad news  

I was a little shocked to see today that Peter Skellern has died, he was a singer songwriter who played the piano too.  His most famous song was probably 'You're a Lady'.  A sad loss, he was 69.

Sir Gerald Kaufman, Labour MP for Manchester Gorton and Father of the House of Commons, has died aged 86.

Baz posted:

Just been announced the Bill Paxton has died , aged61  

 61 is no age. RIP Bill

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I was a little shocked to see today that Peter Skellern has died, he was a singer songwriter who played the piano too.  His most famous song was probably 'You're a Lady'.  A sad loss, he was 69.

 

 RIP Peter

Gerald Kaufman died on Sunday

http://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/...PWjQ&ocid=SMSDHP

Tommy Gemmil (Celtic & Lisbon Lions) dies, aged 73.

Inspiral Carpets drummer Craig Gill dies at 44.

No details of his death have been released.

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Inspiral Carpets drummer Craig Gill dies at 44.

 

No details of his death have been released.

Don't know of him, but that's no age at all 

Former Formula 1 and motorcycling world champion John Surtees has died at the age of 83, his family has announced.

Surtees is the only man to have won the grand prix world championship on both two wheels and four.

He won four 500cc motorcycling titles - in 1956, 1958, 1959 and 1960 - and the F1 crown with Ferrari in 1964.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/39235608

Awww another blast from my past   RIP 

Tributes have been paid to "kind and gentle" Emmerdale actor Tony Haygarth, who has died at the age of 72.

The Liverpool-born star played Mick Naylor in the soap and also had parts in The Bill and movie Chicken Run.

He was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2014 and died on Friday with his wife, Carol, and two daughters, Becky and Katie, at his side.

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Tributes have been paid to "kind and gentle" Emmerdale actor Tony Haygarth, who has died at the age of 72.

The Liverpool-born star played Mick Naylor in the soap and also had parts in The Bill and movie Chicken Run.

He was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2014 and died on Friday with his wife, Carol, and two daughters, Becky and Katie, at his side.

Awww I used to like him in Where the Heart is  RIP 

Martin McGuinness, Sinn Féin, dies aged 66.

It is understood he had been suffering from a rare heart condition.

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Martin McGuinness, Sinn Féin, dies aged 66.

I've got the TV news on in the background with the sound off and the subtitles on: they keep referring to him as being an "irony commander".

Yes, Martin McGuinness played his part in the NI peace process - but he was a cold blooded murderer -  by his own hand, and through ordering killings. He never faced justice. For Jeremy Corbyn to praise him up as a "family man" when the IRA's trademark killing method was shooting people on their own doorstep in front of their families, made me feel ill. [I always remember he was made NI Minister for Education, thinking to myself... well, he's created enough orphans].

I can't mourn him. Personally I always thought he was a psychopath. 

Roger the Alien posted:

Yes, Martin McGuinness played his part in the NI peace process - but he was a cold blooded murderer -  by his own hand, and through ordering killings. He never faced justice. For Jeremy Corbyn to praise him up as a "family man" when the IRA's trademark killing method was shooting people on their own doorstep in front of their families, made me feel ill. [I always remember he was made NI Minister for Education, thinking to myself... well, he's created enough orphans].

I can't mourn him. Personally I always thought he was a psychopath. 

Totally agree Rosie 

Roger the Alien posted:

Yes, Martin McGuinness played his part in the NI peace process - but he was a cold blooded murderer -  by his own hand, and through ordering killings. He never faced justice. For Jeremy Corbyn to praise him up as a "family man" when the IRA's trademark killing method was shooting people on their own doorstep in front of their families, made me feel ill. [I always remember he was made NI Minister for Education, thinking to myself... well, he's created enough orphans].

I can't mourn him. Personally I always thought he was a psychopath. 

Well said, Rosie. Oops, I called you Rosie. Sorry Rog.

The film director Jonathan Demme has died, he was 73. Most famous films were Philadelphia and Silence of the Lambs.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-39724613

Catweazle has died. He was 93.

The actor Powers Boothe has died, he was 68,
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-39920487
The article mentions his roles in series such as Philip Marlowe, Deadwood, 24 and his last role in Agents of Shield as well as in films such as Sin City and Avengers Assemble.

I remember hilm from one of John Boorman's films The Emerald Forest where he played the father searching for his son who had been abducted from a tribe in a rain forest in Brazil.

We all know Ian Brady has died, aged 79 - and good riddance too

A little story

A few years ago I was tracing my mum's family tree.

The guy doing it revealed he used to be a prison officer and worked alongside Ian Brady. I asked what was he like and was told,

"He was a nobody, nothing - he thought he was important but he was a nobody"

Good

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The actor Powers Boothe has died, he was 68,
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-39920487
The article mentions his roles in series such as Philip Marlowe, Deadwood, 24 and his last role in Agents of Shield as well as in films such as Sin City and Avengers Assemble.

 

I remember hilm from one of John Boorman's films The Emerald Forest where he played the father searching for his son who had been abducted from a tribe in a rain forest in Brazil.

Just realised who Powers Boothe was. He gave a terrifying performance  in Deadwood.... one of those where you watch through your fingers. A very talented actor, may he rest in peace.

Yes, Powers Boothe was a character actor with a strong presence:

El Loro posted:

The actor Powers Boothe has died, he was 68,
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-39920487
The article mentions his roles in series such as Philip Marlowe, Deadwood, 24 and his last role in Agents of Shield as well as in films such as Sin City and Avengers Assemble.

 

I remember hilm from one of John Boorman's films The Emerald Forest where he played the father searching for his son who had been abducted from a tribe in a rain forest in Brazil.

Ah yes: "The Emerald Forest". An underrated movie, IMO.

Powers Booth was definitely a very distinctive actor.

Blue Peter presenter John Noakes dies'

Former Blue Peter presenter John Noakes, who hosted show in 1960s and 70s, has died aged 83, his agent confirms

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Blue Peter presenter John Noakes dies'

 

Former Blue Peter presenter John Noakes, who hosted show in 1960s and 70s, has died aged 83, his agent confirms

A true original - a gent, an entertainer - utterly lovable

A hero of mine along with Richard Briars, Jonny Ball and the legendary Brian Cant

A sad day

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Blue Peter presenter John Noakes dies'

 

Former Blue Peter presenter John Noakes, who hosted show in 1960s and 70s, has died aged 83, his agent confirms

Sad news. John Noakes was a wonderful presenter. Brave also... the stuff they made him do! 

May he rest in peace with his beloved Shep  xx