Celebrity Deaths

[Gav]

The brilliant Michael Parkinson has passed away aged 88.

Does anyone know the one film star he failed to have on his show? He tried his entire career, but this A-lister refused.

Edited August 17, 2023 by Gav

[oldjamfan1]

1 hour ago, Gav said:

The brilliant Michael Parkinson has passed away aged 88.

Does anyone know the one film star he failed to have on his show? He tried his entire career, but this A-lister refused.

I’m pretty sure that would be old blue eyes?

[Gav]

12 minutes ago, oldjamfan1 said:

I’m pretty sure that would be old blue eyes?

I'm sure he had regrets over missing out on Frank, but it wasn't the A-List star I heard today.

[Mike E]

4 hours ago, Gav said:

The brilliant Michael Parkinson has passed away aged 88.

Does anyone know the one film star he failed to have on his show? He tried his entire career, but this A-lister refused.

DeNiro?

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

Parky was ok but I can’t stand chat shows.

[Gav]

8 hours ago, Mike E said:

DeNiro?

Clint Eastwood apparently.

[DeeCee]

 

[arbitro]

14 hours ago, DeeCee said:

 

That reminds me of the story of Billy Connolly when he was a guest on Parkinson (I think) along with Rod Hull and Emu. Hull made a move towards Billy Connolly and as quick as a flash he said 'if that thing comes near me I'll break its neck and your arm'.

[Gav]

On 18/08/2023 at 05:59, Gav said:

Clint Eastwood apparently.

I’ve just seen Parky interviewing Clint Eastwood in 2003, must have been some incorrect information being given out that he never got him on the show.

[oldjamfan1]

7 hours ago, Gav said:

I’ve just seen Parky interviewing Clint Eastwood in 2003, must have been some incorrect information being given out that he never got him on the show.

It was definitely Frank Sinatra Gav. Parky is on record as saying he is the one he regrets having never interviewed.

Edit: found it https://metro.co.uk/2023/08/18/michael-parkinson-regret-death-88-frank-sinatra-19355116/amp/

Edited August 26, 2023 by oldjamfan1

[Ianrally]

Bruce Guthro lead singer of Runrig died a couple of weeks ago. Only 52 years old. 

[Dreyski]

Matthew Perry, best known as Chandler in Friends, gone at 54 after apparently drowning at home.

[oldjamfan1]

6 hours ago, Dreyski said:

Matthew Perry, best known as Chandler in Friends, gone at 54 after apparently drowning at home.

Sounds like he had a heart attack and happened to be in the bath/jacuzzi.

Not the most surprising premature death tbh but he battled his demons hard and also tried to help other sufferers. RIP

[oldjamfan1]

I'm hearing that Rovers fan Birdy has passed away. Probably one of the most recognisable supporters around for many years, and he even lived within sight of his beloved Ewood Park.

 

RIP Birdy, at least the last game he saw was a cracking victory.

 

Edit: I see there's a thread devoted to him in the football section. Good stuff.

Edited November 8, 2023 by oldjamfan1

[bazza]

Yes. I've just found out the sad news. Alan (Birdy) Birkbeck has died aged 74.

When we were in the Prem we used to go to the Aqueduct pub after games into the tap room and that's how we got to know Birdy and his wife.

R.I.P. Birdy; Rovers' famous supporter.

Edited November 7, 2023 by bazza

[Gav]

https://news.sky.com/story/terry-venables-former-england-manager-dies-aged-80-13016598

Just seen that Terry Venables has died aged 80yrs, he always struck me as someone who lived life to the full.

Came so close in EURO 96.

RIP El Tel.

Edited November 26, 2023 by Gav

[oldjamfan1]

9 hours ago, Gav said:

https://news.sky.com/story/terry-venables-former-england-manager-dies-aged-80-13016598

Just seen that Terry Venables has died aged 80yrs, he always struck me as someone who lived life to the full.

Came so close in EURO 96.

RIP El Tel.

And let’s not forget Hazell either Gav 😉

[GaryC]

Met Terry Venables once, me and my wife were in London and we saw him in the food court in Harrods, not a glamourous story but was a nice bloke

[Gav]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-67546785

Shane MacGowan has died after a long illness that has been going on for 50yrs+

He certainly did it his way, RIP Shane.

[oldjamfan1]

1 hour ago, Gav said:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-67546785

Shane MacGowan has died after a long illness that has been going on for 50yrs+

He certainly did it his way, RIP Shane.

It’s a miracle he made it as far as 65 tbf. I saw him support The Jam in 1978 with his band The Nips (full name, The Nipple Erectors).

RIP Shane

[oldjamfan1]

Dean Sullivan, better known as Jimmy Corkhill from Brookside, has also died in his 60s today. 
He was seeing a woman from Darwen back in the day, he could often be found in the pubs up Bolton Road. RIP

[Dreyski]

Henry Kissinger and Alistair Darling as well, 100 and 70 respectively.

[RoverDom]

Let's not forget benidorm legend Sticky Vicky has joined the long list of deaths today. 

[Upside Down]

Pleased to see that war criminal Henry Kissinger has finally died.

Sad to hear about the rest. Amazed Shane McGowan made it to 65.

[Mike E]

I remember Laurence Fox pontificating about the censoring of ‘faggot’ from Fairytale of New York, and Shane told him to ‘Fuck off you herrenvolk shite’.

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