R.I.P Thread.

[Chippy_Tea]

Dick has had his last flop.

Dick Fosbury - the man who revolutionised the high jump in athletics - has died at the age of 76.

The American leapt backwards over the bar to win gold at the 1968 Mexico Olympics in a technique which became known as the 'Fosbury Flop' and is used by high jumpers today.
At the Games Fosbury set a then record of 2.24 metres using his method.

Writing on Instagram, Fosbury's agent Ray Schulte said his client had died on Sunday.

"It is with a very heavy heart I have to release the news that long-time friend and client Dick Fosbury passed away peacefully in his sleep early Sunday morning after a short bout with a recurrence of lymphoma," wrote Schulte.

"Dick will be greatly missed by friends and fans from around the world. A true legend, and friend of all."

Fosbury began experimenting with the 'flop' at school and, encouraged by his coaches, he had all-but perfected it by the time he was in higher education.

In the Olympic high jump final of 1968, the 6ft 5in athlete cleared 2.24m on his third attempt to win the gold.

"He changed an entire event forever with a technique that looked crazy at the time but the result made it the standard," said American four-time Olympic champion and BBC pundit Michael Johnson.

Fosbury is survived by his wife Robin Tomasi, son Erich and stepdaughters Stephanie Thomas-Phipps and Kristin Thompson.

"Our sport lost a true legend and innovator with the passing of Dick Fosbury," said the USA Track and Field (USATF).

"He invented the 'Fosbury Flop', was a gold medallist at the 1968 Games, and remained an advocate for athletes his entire life. Fosbury's legacy will live on for generations to come."

USATF chief executive Max Siegel said he was "deeply saddened" by Fosbury's passing and called him a "true legend and pioneer in the world of track and field".

He added: "We will always be grateful for his contributions to the sport and his impact on generations of athletes who followed in his footsteps.

"Dick will be deeply missed but his legacy will live on as an inspiration to all."

BBC News.

 

[Chippy_Tea]

Presenter and comedian Paul O'Grady has died at the age of 67.
He died "unexpectedly but peacefully" on Tuesday evening, his husbandAndre Portasio said in a statement.
O'Grady rose to fame in the 1990s with his iconic scouse drag queen persona Lily Savage, going on to present game show Blankety Blank and other light entertainment programmes.
Later in his career, he went on to host a number of chat shows, and also brought his love of dogs to the screen.

 

[Tess Tickle's Brewery]

Presenter and comedian Paul O'Grady has died at the age of 67.
He died "unexpectedly but peacefully" on Tuesday evening, his husbandAndre Portasio said in a statement.
O'Grady rose to fame in the 1990s with his iconic scouse drag queen persona Lily Savage, going on to present game show Blankety Blank and other light entertainment programmes.
Later in his career, he went on to host a number of chat shows, and also brought his love of dogs to the screen.

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That has made me soooo sad - loved him

 

[Benfleet Brewery]

Presenter and comedian Paul O'Grady has died at the age of 67.
He died "unexpectedly but peacefully" on Tuesday evening, his husbandAndre Portasio said in a statement.
O'Grady rose to fame in the 1990s with his iconic scouse drag queen persona Lily Savage, going on to present game show Blankety Blank and other light entertainment programmes.
Later in his career, he went on to host a number of chat shows, and also brought his love of dogs to the screen.

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So sad. His more recent work as a TV presenter has made it somewhat easy to overlook how funny he was. Easily as good as any comic of the last 30 years.

 

[London]

RIP Ken Buchanan.

 

[Chippy_Tea]

R.I.P

 

[Chippy_Tea]

S Club 7 star Paul Cattermole dies aged 46 just weeks after reunion tour unveiled​

His devastated bandmates were told by management that there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.

 

[An Ankoù]

Another all-time great bites the dust. RIP Dame Edna.
https://www.theguardian.com/culture...eath-dead-dame-edna-everage-sir-les-patterson

 

[The Baron]

I loved Barry Non-PC Humphries he was the type of comedian of my era.
RIP Barry

 

[An Ankoù]

I loved Barry Non-PC Humphries he was the type of comedian of my era.
RIP Barry

I don't think PC and comedy really go together unless PC is the butt of the jokes. Getting the amount of "tongue in cheek" just right is part of what makes good comedy in my opinion.

 

[Chippy_Tea]

I loved Barry Non-PC Humphries he was the type of comedian of my era.

There will never be another like him that's for sure.

 

[Benfleet Brewery]

RIP ex strictly head judge, Len Goodman, 78

 

[Chippy_Tea]

R.I.P

 

[Chippy_Tea]

Harry Belafonte, the singer and actor who smashed racial barriers in the US, has died at home in Manhattan, aged 96.

One of the most successful African-American pop stars in history, he scored hits with Island In The Sun, Mary's Boy Child and the UK number one Day-O (The Banana Boat Song).
But his greatest achievements were as a campaigner for black civil rights in the US.
He died of congestive heart failure, said his spokesman Ken Sunshine.
His wife Pamela was by his side.
Actress Mia Farrow was among the first to pay tribute, remembering Belafonte as a "beautiful singer," and "a deeply moral and caring man".
"Miss you already," she tweeted.
"I am deeply sad at the loss of my very dear brother - the great Harry Belafonte," added political activist Cornel West.
"His artistic genius, moral courage and loving soul shall live forever. God bless his precious family."

Full article - Harry Belafonte: Singer and civil rights activist dies aged 96

 

[Chippy_Tea]

Jerry Springer has died aged 79, the talk show host's devastated family has revealed.

A statement from his family confirmed that he passed away peacefully at his home in Chicago.

While his cause of death is yet to revealed, Jerry's family said he was diagnosed with cancer a few months ago, with his health sadly taking a turn for the worse this week.

"Jerry's ability to connect with people was at the heart of his success in everything he tried whether that was politics, broadcasting or just joking with people on the street who wanted a photo or a word," family spokesman Jene Galvin said.

https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/us-celebrity-news/breaking-jerry-springer-dies-79-29829744

 

[pilgrimhudd]

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Jerry Springer has died aged 79, the talk show host's devastated family has revealed.

A statement from his family confirmed that he passed away peacefully at his home in Chicago.

While his cause of death is yet to revealed, Jerry's family said he was diagnosed with cancer a few months ago, with his health sadly taking a turn for the worse this week.

"Jerry's ability to connect with people was at the heart of his success in everything he tried whether that was politics, broadcasting or just joking with people on the street who wanted a photo or a word," family spokesman Jene Galvin said.

https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/us-celebrity-news/breaking-jerry-springer-dies-79-29829744

Ahh that's a shame, thought he seemed a decent bloke really.

 

[London]

RIP Gordon Lightfoot.

 

[Chippy_Tea]

Linda Lewis: Trailblazer singer-songwriter dead at 72 as sister pays poignant tribute​

Her five-octave vocal range and ability to effortless perform a number of different genres such as folk, soul, pop and reggae brought her signature sound which is integral in music industry to this day.

 

[Mr_S_Jerusalem]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65530652

Bloody demon Headmaster died

RIP creepy legend

 

[Chippy_Tea]

Andy Rourke, the bassist for the Smiths, has died at age 59. The band's guitarist, Johnny Marr, confirmed the news on Twitter this morning. “It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Andy Rourke after a lengthy illness with pancreatic cancer,”