RIP thread - Page 767

**Moon Raker** · January 23rd, 2018, 12:30 PM

Simon Shelton, who played Teletubby 'Tinky Winky' in the UK children's TV series has died aged just 52. Emily Atack (from 'The Inbetweeeners') is his niece.

Tributes have been paid to actor Simon Shelton, best known for playing purple Teletubby Tinky Winky, following his death at the age of 52.

Actress Emily Atack said her "wonderful uncle" had been "taken so suddenly" and was "the kindest and most talented man you could ever wish to meet".

Simon took over the role of handbag-carrying Tinky Winky after original actor Dave Thompson was sacked in 1997.

Other roles included The Dark Knight in children's TV show Incredible Games.

According to the actor's son Henry, Shelton - who was also known as Simon Barnes - died on 17 January.

The original Teletubbies ran on the BBC from 1997 to 2001 and spawned a number one single, called Teletubbies say 'Eh-oh!', in December 1997.

The original Teletubbies series was watched by around one billion children in more than 120 countries in 45 languages.

Shelton, a father of three, lived in Ampthill in Bedfordshire.

**ball7** · January 23rd, 2018, 02:53 PM

Amateur nude model Kitty Kat West has been found dead.
Kitty Kat West was a adult model who had a Onlyfans site, where she would display nude images of herself.

http://mikesouth.com/porn-deaths/kit...urdered-20443/

**ultimatewarlord** · January 23rd, 2018, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by baldie

R.I.P.

Howard Lew Lewis.

Comic actor best known for Brush Strokes & Maid Marian.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-42775406

Oh chisel.

Dipped in and out of Brush Strokes as a show but he was always the best thing about it if you don't count the hot women. Slow comedy characters can be gold dust if played well and he played Elmo superbly.

**ball7** · January 23rd, 2018, 09:59 PM

Fantasy author Ursula K. Le Guin has died at the age of 88.
She is most famous for her Earthsea series, for which she has won numerous awards over the years and seen many adaptations fx. Tales of the Earthsea by Studio Ghibli.

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/23/o...ead-at-88.html

**ball7** · January 23rd, 2018, 11:31 PM

Lari White, country singer and actress, has lost her battle with cancer.

https://www.thewrap.com/lari-white-c...battle-report/

**K_D** · January 24th, 2018, 07:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blueballsdc

Jazz great Hugh Masekela has passed away

http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-42786749

Hugh Masekela
April 4, 1939 - January 23, 2018

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/23/o...kela-dies.html

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/n...-at-78-w515761

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugh_Masekela

**ManofKent** · January 24th, 2018, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wendigo

RIP Peter Wyngarde

Not only was he a TV icon as Jason King he was also the basis of the Marvel comics character Mastermind (aka Jason Wyngarde)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Master...Jason_Wyngarde)

I never even realised that he was even in Flash Gordon. I've seen that film a few times, but didn't realise that it was him under that gold mask.

**ball7** · January 24th, 2018, 03:41 PM

Storm Chaser Joel Taylor has died. He was 38 years old at the time of his passing.
A cause of death is currently not known.
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-...aylor-11904645

**ball7** · January 24th, 2018, 03:58 PM

British Snake Owner killed by pet snake called "Tiny":
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-hampshire-42801983

**K_D** · January 24th, 2018, 05:19 PM

Bob Smith
December 24, 1958 - January 20, 2018

Bob Smith was an American comedian and author. Smith, born in Buffalo, New York, was the first openly gay comedian to appear on The Tonight Show and the first openly gay comedian to have his own HBO half-hour comedy special.

http://buffalonews.com/2018/01/24/bo...born-comedian/

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/ne...-at-59-1076420

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Smith_(comedian)

January 23rd, 2018, 12:30 PM	#7661
Moon Raker Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: UK Posts: 11,780 Thanks: 8,944 Thanked 231,121 Times in 11,999 Posts	Simon Shelton aka Simon Barnes Simon Shelton, who played Teletubby 'Tinky Winky' in the UK children's TV series has died aged just 52. Emily Atack (from 'The Inbetweeeners') is his niece. Tributes have been paid to actor Simon Shelton, best known for playing purple Teletubby Tinky Winky, following his death at the age of 52. Actress Emily Atack said her "wonderful uncle" had been "taken so suddenly" and was "the kindest and most talented man you could ever wish to meet". Simon took over the role of handbag-carrying Tinky Winky after original actor Dave Thompson was sacked in 1997. Other roles included The Dark Knight in children's TV show Incredible Games. According to the actor's son Henry, Shelton - who was also known as Simon Barnes - died on 17 January. The original Teletubbies ran on the BBC from 1997 to 2001 and spawned a number one single, called Teletubbies say 'Eh-oh!', in December 1997. The original Teletubbies series was watched by around one billion children in more than 120 countries in 45 languages. Shelton, a father of three, lived in Ampthill in Bedfordshire.

January 24th, 2018, 05:19 PM	#7670
K_D Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Buffalo, New York USA Posts: 8,862 Thanks: 77,151 Thanked 344,280 Times in 9,026 Posts	Bob Smith Bob Smith December 24, 1958 - January 20, 2018 Bob Smith was an American comedian and author. Smith, born in Buffalo, New York, was the first openly gay comedian to appear on The Tonight Show and the first openly gay comedian to have his own HBO half-hour comedy special. http://buffalonews.com/2018/01/24/bo...born-comedian/ https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/ne...-at-59-1076420 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Smith_(comedian) __________________ KD "Ugly ole mojo, where ya been? Up your house, and gone again!" - Ellas McDaniel (Bo Diddley)

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January 23rd, 2018, 02:53 PM	#7662
ball7 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: MIA Posts: 15,687 Thanks: 66,267 Thanked 209,956 Times in 15,727 Posts	Amateur nude model Kitty Kat West has been found dead. Kitty Kat West was a adult model who had a Onlyfans site, where she would display nude images of herself. http://mikesouth.com/porn-deaths/kit...urdered-20443/

January 23rd, 2018, 09:59 PM	#7664
ball7 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: MIA Posts: 15,687 Thanks: 66,267 Thanked 209,956 Times in 15,727 Posts	Fantasy author Ursula K. Le Guin has died at the age of 88. She is most famous for her Earthsea series, for which she has won numerous awards over the years and seen many adaptations fx. Tales of the Earthsea by Studio Ghibli. https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/23/o...ead-at-88.html

January 23rd, 2018, 11:31 PM	#7665
ball7 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: MIA Posts: 15,687 Thanks: 66,267 Thanked 209,956 Times in 15,727 Posts	Lari White, country singer and actress, has lost her battle with cancer. https://www.thewrap.com/lari-white-c...battle-report/

January 24th, 2018, 03:41 PM	#7668
ball7 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: MIA Posts: 15,687 Thanks: 66,267 Thanked 209,956 Times in 15,727 Posts	Storm Chaser Joel Taylor has died. He was 38 years old at the time of his passing. A cause of death is currently not known. https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-...aylor-11904645

January 24th, 2018, 03:58 PM	#7669
ball7 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: MIA Posts: 15,687 Thanks: 66,267 Thanked 209,956 Times in 15,727 Posts	British Snake Owner killed by pet snake called "Tiny": http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-hampshire-42801983