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Re: Death announcements for persons of note

Post by pjknibbs » Fri, 22. Jan 21, 20:58

Vertigo 7 wrote:
Fri, 22. Jan 21, 17:22
Mira Furlan, actress who played Delenn on Babylon 5, died at 65.
What is it with Babylon 5? IIRC that's the *seventh* major cast member from that series who's died, whereas Star Trek: TNG and DS9 (which were both around the same time) have had *one* of theirs die (Rene Auberjonois passed last year). Anyway, very sad news--I can still remember her announcement to the ships who were trying to take Babylon 5 for President Clark:

"Negative, ma'am, this is our juridisdiction. Do not force us to engage your ship."
"Why not? Only one human captain has ever survived an encounter with a Minbari fleet. He is behind me. You are in front of me. If you value your lives--be somewhere else."

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Post by matthewfarmery » Sat, 23. Jan 21, 14:40

pjknibbs wrote:
Fri, 22. Jan 21, 20:58
Vertigo 7 wrote:
Fri, 22. Jan 21, 17:22
Mira Furlan, actress who played Delenn on Babylon 5, died at 65.
What is it with Babylon 5? IIRC that's the *seventh* major cast member from that series who's died, whereas Star Trek: TNG and DS9 (which were both around the same time) have had *one* of theirs die (Rene Auberjonois passed last year). Anyway, very sad news--I can still remember her announcement to the ships who were trying to take Babylon 5 for President Clark:

"Negative, ma'am, this is our juridisdiction. Do not force us to engage your ship."
"Why not? Only one human captain has ever survived an encounter with a Minbari fleet. He is behind me. You are in front of me. If you value your lives--be somewhere else."
It does seem that the series has lived under a curse. Which is a pity, as I still rate the series to be far higher then the ST series. But she was a fabulous actress, and she played her part well. So again, really sad news.
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Post by Gavrushka » Sat, 23. Jan 21, 17:18

Larry King has just died after losing his battle with Covid-19. Fought and won plenty of other medical battles, but this was one fight too many. :(

Sky News Article.
“Man, my poor head is battered,” Ed said.

“That explains its unusual shape,” Styanar said, grinning openly now. “Although it does little to illuminate just why your jowls are so flaccid or why you have quite so many chins.”

“I…” Had she just called him fat? “I am just a different species, that’s all.”

“Well nature sure does have a sense of humour then,” Styanar said. “Shall we go inside? It’d not be a good idea for me to be spotted by others.”

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Post by berth » Sat, 23. Jan 21, 18:34

pjknibbs wrote:
Fri, 22. Jan 21, 20:58
Vertigo 7 wrote:
Fri, 22. Jan 21, 17:22
Mira Furlan, actress who played Delenn on Babylon 5, died at 65.
What is it with Babylon 5? IIRC that's the *seventh* major cast member from that series who's died, whereas Star Trek: TNG and DS9 (which were both around the same time) have had *one* of theirs die (Rene Auberjonois passed last year). Anyway, very sad news--I can still remember her announcement to the ships who were trying to take Babylon 5 for President Clark:

"Negative, ma'am, this is our juridisdiction. Do not force us to engage your ship."
"Why not? Only one human captain has ever survived an encounter with a Minbari fleet. He is behind me. You are in front of me. If you value your lives--be somewhere else."
That was indeed an epic moment. RIP.

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Post by Redvers Ganderpoke » Sat, 23. Jan 21, 23:05

Vertigo 7 wrote:
Fri, 22. Jan 21, 17:22
Mira Furlan, actress who played Delenn on Babylon 5, died at 65.
Started B5 rewatch this afternoon, after hearing the sad news.Aaways thought the 1st season was weak, but seems better this time around. I also didn't remember David McCallum being in a episode.
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Post by Vertigo 7 » Mon, 1. Feb 21, 22:03

Dustin Diamond died at 44 from cancer. This is the dude that played Screech on Saved by the Bell.
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Post by Gavrushka » Tue, 2. Feb 21, 17:16

Captain Sir Tom Moore has lost his fight with Covid-19. He can rest easy. He's done more in his 100 years than most of us could do if we were granted a thousand. An amazing man.



Rest In Peace Sir Tom.
“Man, my poor head is battered,” Ed said.

“That explains its unusual shape,” Styanar said, grinning openly now. “Although it does little to illuminate just why your jowls are so flaccid or why you have quite so many chins.”

“I…” Had she just called him fat? “I am just a different species, that’s all.”

“Well nature sure does have a sense of humour then,” Styanar said. “Shall we go inside? It’d not be a good idea for me to be spotted by others.”

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Post by berth » Sat, 6. Feb 21, 00:07

Christopher Plummer, British actor, has died: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-55954950

The article claims he was best known for The Sound Of Music. Never seen it myself. I remember him best from The Royal Hunt Of The Sun.

Edit: Apparently he was Canadian. Apologies for that.

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Post by felter » Thu, 11. Feb 21, 02:18

Larry Flynt of Hustler magazine has died, I actually thought he was already dead.

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Post by RegisterMe » Thu, 11. Feb 21, 02:29

felter wrote:
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Larry Flynt of Hustler magazine has died, I actually thought he was already dead.

R.I.P. Larry
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Post by fiksal » Fri, 12. Feb 21, 01:27

I remember the movie about him. Odd life.

Don't remember seeing his magazines anywhere. Must be one of those all in covered in paper
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Post by BrasatoAlBarolo » Fri, 26. Feb 21, 11:07

Fausto Gresini, former 125cc World Champion (1985, 1987) and team manager of Aprilia Racing Team Gresini MotoGP, died of Covid at age 60.

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Post by BrasatoAlBarolo » Tue, 2. Mar 21, 10:08

Dj Claudio Coccoluto died at 58.
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Post by Redvers Ganderpoke » Sat, 13. Mar 21, 19:41

Murray Walker , F1 commentator has died aged 97.
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Post by pjknibbs » Sat, 13. Mar 21, 21:10

Redvers Ganderpoke wrote:
Sat, 13. Mar 21, 19:41
Murray Walker , F1 commentator has died aged 97.
Oh, darn. Had to happen sometime, I suppose, but it felt like the guy would just keep going forever... :cry:

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Post by Chips » Sun, 14. Mar 21, 14:30

Redvers Ganderpoke wrote:
Sat, 13. Mar 21, 19:41
Murray Walker , F1 commentator has died aged 97.
I had no idea he was that old... and then when I googled when he retired, it was 2001. Blimey.

A good innings and a legendary voice.

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Post by BrasatoAlBarolo » Wed, 17. Mar 21, 11:42

Sabine Schmitz (51) passed away because of cancer.

We've recently discussed here on the forums about women in sports: she currently is the only woman to have won the Nurburgring 24h (twice, in 1996 and 1997, both times on a BMW M3).

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Post by pjknibbs » Wed, 17. Mar 21, 12:07

BrasatoAlBarolo wrote:
Wed, 17. Mar 21, 11:42
Sabine Schmitz (51) passed away because of cancer.

We've recently discussed here on the forums about women in sports: she currently is the only woman to have won the Nurburgring 24h (twice, in 1996 and 1997, both times on a BMW M3).
Oh, wow, didn't know she was ill! She's probably better known in the UK for her occasional appearances on Top Gear (both the Jeremy Clarkson version and the more recent ones), in particular, her attempt to beat Jeremy Clarkson's Jaguar Nurburgring time of a bit less than 10 minutes...while driving a diesel Transit van. Seemed like a nice person with a great sense of humour, and 51 is no age at all, she'll be missed.

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Post by Tamina » Fri, 9. Apr 21, 13:44

Prince Philip has died aged 99, Buckingham Palace announces
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-11437314

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Post by mr.WHO » Fri, 9. Apr 21, 15:50

Tamina wrote:
Fri, 9. Apr 21, 13:44
Prince Philip has died aged 99, Buckingham Palace announces
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-11437314
3 more months and he would hit 100!

It's rare to live than long for political figure.

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