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Rest in peace
26 June 2015
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ewe2 said

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Sir Christopher Frank Carandini Lee (London, 1922 – London, 2015); RIP

First of the LOTR?

He said he read LOTR every year…..

And his other main role…..

‘He has a powerful weapon…….the man with the golden gun…….’  

 

Did you know he was related to Ian Fleming?……

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RIP Chris Squire, one of the best/most inspiring rock bassists of the 70s and beyond (in other words, of all time)

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This news is about two days old, but I’m just hearing now.  I was just reading about this guy a few days ago by coincidence.

 

Nicholas Winton, Who Saved More Than 650 Jewish Children From the Holocaust, Dies at 106

RIP

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Sir Nicholas Winton was one of the great unsung and most humble heroes of the 20th Century.

He managed to get 8 trains, with 669 mainly Jewish children, out of Prague just before war was declared on Germany by the Allies. A 9th train was stopped, and the 250 children – all of whom were documented – do not seem to have survived.

He did not only save those children though. Those children had children who had children, etc… There are thousands enriching the world today because of Nicholas Winton, and the number can only continue to grow.

He spent most of his life not saying a word about his actions as a 28-year-old. His wife only found out when she discovered a scrapbook in the attic, and it was she who decided the world should know what he had kept secret…

The world, especially now, needs men and women such as he.

Rest in Peace, knowing the good that you did, you wonderful example of humanity, and one of my personal heroes.

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For everyone here, I recommend spending 24-and-a-half minutes with Sir Nicholas Winton in his last major interview at the age of 105. It comes from the end of last year, and if it doesn’t give you things to think about … well, what can I say?

@Necko @Beatlebug

Also, thank you Necko for posting about his passing. I heard on the day it happened, and considered posting, but thought he was too unknown for anyone here to think it mattered. I really should have posted on the day he passed.

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I saw the notification that “Ron Nasty mentioned you in the thread Rest In Peace” and I was worried that I had died. 

 

(Seriously, though, I’ll watch the video later. I’m running on 2G in the car.)

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Screen legend Omar Sharif has died at the age of 83.

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Most famous for his roles in Lawrence of ArabiaDoctor Zhivago and Funny Girl, another of Old Hollywood stars has passed.

RIP to Omar and a fading Royalty.

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I still remember him in Dr. Zhivago, an amazing film. Omar, Patrick, Christopher (see above), many great ones are leaving us these days…

Forsan et haec olim meminisse juvabit” (“Perhaps one day it will be a pleasure to look back on even this”; Virgil, The Aeneid, Book 1, line 203, where Aeneas says this to his men after the shipwreck that put them on the shores of Africa)

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Love, love this scene from Lawrence of Arabia:

Also, one of the greatest movie scores of all time.

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Loved some of his film roles, sad to see him go.

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Exactly 65 years after his historic goal against Brazil in the final match of the 1950 World Cup (as we call it, the Maracanazo), Alcides Ghiggia has passed away at the age of 88.

RIP Alcides

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RIP Vic Firth

Vic Firth, musician and founder of the Vic Firth Company, passed away over the weekend at the age of 85.

The company made the announcement on its official website along with the image seen above.

The head of one of the most famous drum equipment manufacturers on the  planet, Firth will surely be missed by many.

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Necko said
I saw the notification that “Ron Nasty mentioned you in the thread Rest In Peace” and I was worried that I had died. 

Glad to hear you made it back Necko!!!!!!!!  You know what they say, one day you wake up dead. a-hard-days-night-ringo-6

Myself, I want to go in my sleep like my grandfather did, not screaming like the passengers in his car! paul-mccartney

*** Sorry, I find humour helps the healing…… heart

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Saddened to read that Lynn Anderson has died aged 67 from a heart attack. ‘(I Never Promised You A) Rose Garden’ is an amazing track.

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2 August 2015
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Oh bugger…….

 

Last night I came across ‘Cilla’ a 3 part story of her life just prior to and just after Epstein took a hand in her career……I really enjoyed it…

 

Today I just read ……she’s died

 

RIP Cilla you were lovely. Your version of Alfie is the best.

 

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/cul…..e-her.html

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Oh bugger, indeed. Very sad. ahdn_george_07

R.I.P Cilla Black. heart

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The only major female artist to emerge from the Merseybeat scene, and Brian’s second favourite act he managed, it’s often forgotten just how big a singer Cyril (as John nicknamed her) was during the ’60s. She somehow managed to build herself an even bigger second career as a television presenter with Blind Date and Surprise, Surprise.

She was a special lady who will be sadly missed. This is a very, very sad day.

She gave us a lorra, lorra laughs over the years.

Reunited with her beloved Bobby, may she rest in peace.

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I just heard it now. Very sad news indeed.

 

Rest in peace Cilla Black.

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Paul has issued a statement saying:

Such a shock to hear about Cilla’s passing. She was a lovely girl who infected everyone with her great spirit. From first meeting her as a cloakroom girl at The Cavern in Liverpool, to seeing her many times since, she always had a fun loving dignity that made her a great pleasure to be around. She had a fine distinctive voice and was always a bit of a laugh. It was a privilege to know and love her.

And Ringo has tweeted:

I just heard the news Cilla black has left us she was a good friend we will all miss her peace to Cilla peace and love to the family R&B xxx

From her 1968 TV series (for which Paul wrote Step Inside Love as the theme tune), Ringo and Cilla:

(x-posted to Beatles News)

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Was only reminded of her last night thru a funny sketch she did with Morecambe and Wise. Heavily surprised to hear she had passed on. Sad news.

 

Here’s the very fine ‘It’s For You’ written mainly by Paul; John and Paul make an appearance at the end.

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