Rip Thread

RIP James

Like or loathe him, he shook TV and Radio up.

 

I used to watch The James Whale Radio Show in the early 90s that was on really late at night, I don’t know much about him in recent years.

 

RIP Dame Stella Rimington

She was 'M'

 

Same here

 

Chuck Mangione

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2025/aug/05/chuck-mangione-obituary

 

you can never forget the unmistakable voice of Cleo Laine - RIP Clementine

 

RIP Chuck, one of my favourite jazz artists.

 

RIP Jim Lovell, who guided Apollo 13 safely back to Earth. Blue skies sir.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cl7y8zq5xpno

 

Ray Brookes, the voice of Mr Benn... "As if by magic the shopkeeper appeared"

Https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp899lyj2m3o

 

Ah that’s a real shame, I liked him in a number of things over the years. I always really liked Cathy come home.

 

Another from Childhood, Biddy Baxter aged 92.
Thanks for Blue Peter, Biddy.

 

RIP Flt Lt John Cruickshank, VC, who was the last surviving WW2 Victoria Cross recipient. Blue skies Sir.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy4d7j18v5qo

 

Amazes me how someone can suffer that many serious injuries, in a high stress environment, and still reach 105.

 

Hold me pint….

For quite some time…

 

lol. I thought you were only 98.