Celebrity Deaths

[NathanR]

RE: Celebrity Deaths
Ian Lavender, the last surviving member of BBC sitcom Dad's Army has died at the age of 77.

RIP

[moreton407]

RE: Celebrity Deaths
The former Taoiseach (Irish prime minister) John Bruton has died after a long illness, aged 76.

[moreton407]

RE: Celebrity Deaths
Toby Keith, a major country music star who sold tens of millions of records, has died at the age of 62.Keith rose to fame in the 1990s with songs such as Should've Been a Cowboy which topped the country music chart. He announced in June 2022 that he had been diagnosed with stomach cancer, an illness the star said was "debilitating".

[MPTE1955]

RE: Celebrity Deaths
Former Radio 1 DJ and sometimes top of the pops presenter Steve Wright has passed away at the age of 69.

[B10B6514]

RE: Celebrity Deaths

(13/02/2024 17:25)MPTE1955 Wrote:  Former Radio 1 DJ and sometimes top of the pops presenter Steve Wright has passed away at the age of 69.

An absolute shock. Steve was a pioneer and giant of the airwaves. His legacy of honing the zoo format is so influential on radio shows today, especially breakfast shows.

I remember listening to him when he started at Radio 2 back in 1980 and seeing him at the Radio 1 roadshow that visited Southport Floral Hall Gardens in the early 80s. He was at one with his audience and had no airs and graces whatsoever. He was the quintessential showman. Ever a professional and mentor up until the end.

RIP Steve Wright

[moreton407]

RE: Celebrity Deaths
Robin Windsor, a former professional on Strictly Come Dancing, has died aged 44. He appeared on the BBC One show from 2010 until 2013, partnering with Patsy Kensit, Anita Dobson, Lisa Riley and Deborah Meaden.

[moreton407]

RE: Celebrity Deaths
Former Germany defender Andreas Brehme, who scored the winning goal in the 1990 World Cup final, has died aged 63. Brehme converted a late penalty in the final of the 1990 tournament to secure victory against Argentina in Rome. He earned 86 caps, including eight goals, for his country and won league titles while at Kaiserslautern, Bayern Munich and Inter Milan.

[moreton407]

RE: Celebrity Deaths
Actor and comedian Ewen MacIntosh, best known for his role as Big Keith in The Office, has died aged 50.MacIntosh also appeared in other British comedies including Miranda and Little Britain. His most recent acting credit was in 2017 as as Lionel in British romantic comedy film Finding Fatimah.

[B10B6514]

RE: Celebrity Deaths
Actor John Savident has passed away at the age of 86. A classical actor, he was probably best known for his role as butcher Fred Elliott in Coronation Street, I say, he was best known as Fred.......

[moreton407]

RE: Celebrity Deaths
Pamela Salem, who is best known for appearing in James Bond film Never Say Never Again, has died aged 80. She played the secretary Miss Moneypenny in the unofficial 007 film, starring alongside Sean Connery.