RIP thread - Page 795

**neo2008** · April 17th, 2018, 12:30 PM

Harry Anderson brought his own quirks and tricks up his sleeve to every character he portrayed.Sad to hear of his passing

**johnbear** · April 17th, 2018, 11:50 PM

Just heard that Former First lady has died age 92.
http://abcnews.go.com/US/lady-barbar...ry?id=54490037

**bowlinggreen** · April 18th, 2018, 01:14 AM

^ That's 3 big American names from the 80s right in a row.

Not a Republican, but I'll say she was what a first lady should aspire to be. RIP.

I wonder how long George Sr. will last now that she has passed on?

**Markus R** · April 18th, 2018, 12:07 PM

On the Buses and Rag Trade co-creator Ronald Chesney has passed away aged 98:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-43801071

dr_deathproof · April 18th, 2018, 02:54 PM

Pro wrestler Bruno Sammartino has died at the age of 82.

Arguably one of the most popular wrestlers of the 60's and 70's, Sammartino was born in Italy just prior to World War 2. In 1950 he moved to Pittsburgh, PA where he lived for the rest of his life. Sickly from surviving the years of the war, Sammartino devoted himself to weight training to build himself up, resulting in nearly making the 1956 Olympic team. He set a world record bench press with a lift of 565 pounds in 1959 and also competed in bodybuilding.

Sammartino's pro wrestling debut was in December, 1959. In 1966 he purchased Spectator Sports which was a major stopping point for some of the most famous wrestlers of the day. Sammartino would go on to wrestle for the WWWF and WWF, winning three tag team titles and two world titles over his career. He would go on to have a major feud with protege Larry Zybyszko, considered one of the greatest feuds in pro wrestling. He later feuded with Rowdy Roddy Piper, Macho Man Randy Savage and Paul Orndorff. His final WWF match was in a tag team with Hulk Hogan against King Kong Bundy and the One Man Gang. Sammartino continued to do commentary on one of the WWF's programs until 1988.

Sammartino had been married since 1959 and has three sons.

**ball7** · April 18th, 2018, 08:45 PM

TV Presenter Dale Winton has suddenly died. He was 62.

http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainmen...e=news_central

**johnbear** · April 19th, 2018, 12:13 AM

Legendary Australian Sports Commentator Died Age 75 of Alzheimer's.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-04-1...eports/9674564

**bubbs999** · April 19th, 2018, 03:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ball7

TV Presenter Dale Winton has suddenly died. He was 62.
http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainmen...e=news_central

This is truly unexpected ; shocking and sad news. What a genuinely pleasant and completely inoffensive gentleman he was.

Theatre star Michael Ball said: "So sad to hear that the true gentleman, the charming and so kind Dale Winton has been taken from us far to soon. RIP lovely man." :- no one could have put it more eloquently.

Dale was a good sport - remember when he played 'Saruman' in French & Saunders Lord of the Rings parody ?

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

Rest in Peace, kind Sir . . . .

**bubbs999** · April 19th, 2018, 03:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bowlinggreen

R. Lee Ermey kicked the bucket?

Another one of the old-school gone to his final reward.
RIP.

Staff Sgt (honarary Gunnery Sgt) Ronald Lee Ermey
March 24th 1944 – April 15th 2018

Semper Fi ! We salute you Gunny

**johnbear** · April 19th, 2018, 06:12 AM

Pioneering Australian Ventriloquist Died Age 96.
https://tvtonight.com.au/2018/04/vale-ron-blaskett.html

April 17th, 2018, 11:50 PM	#7942
johnbear Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Playing Golf with Paige Posts: 88,286 Thanks: 168,731 Thanked 1,757,159 Times in 92,046 Posts	R.I.P. Barbara Bush (1925-2018). Just heard that Former First lady has died age 92. http://abcnews.go.com/US/lady-barbar...ry?id=54490037 __________________ Johnbear Give's Credit to Original Posters. Still Re-Up Dead Images When Found.

April 18th, 2018, 01:14 AM	#7943
bowlinggreen Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 4,192 Thanks: 48,677 Thanked 49,168 Times in 4,188 Posts	^ That's 3 big American names from the 80s right in a row. Not a Republican, but I'll say she was what a first lady should aspire to be. RIP. I wonder how long George Sr. will last now that she has passed on? __________________ So much porn, so little time...

April 18th, 2018, 12:07 PM	#7944
Markus R Vintage Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,268 Thanks: 17,259 Thanked 20,415 Times in 1,251 Posts	On the Buses and Rag Trade co-creator Ronald Chesney has passed away aged 98: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-43801071 Last edited by Markus R; April 18th, 2018 at 12:09 PM.. Reason: Added link

April 18th, 2018, 02:54 PM	#7945
dr_deathproof Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Delaware Valley Posts: 392 Thanks: 1,731 Thanked 4,945 Times in 374 Posts	Pro wrestler Bruno Sammartino has died at the age of 82. Arguably one of the most popular wrestlers of the 60's and 70's, Sammartino was born in Italy just prior to World War 2. In 1950 he moved to Pittsburgh, PA where he lived for the rest of his life. Sickly from surviving the years of the war, Sammartino devoted himself to weight training to build himself up, resulting in nearly making the 1956 Olympic team. He set a world record bench press with a lift of 565 pounds in 1959 and also competed in bodybuilding. Sammartino's pro wrestling debut was in December, 1959. In 1966 he purchased Spectator Sports which was a major stopping point for some of the most famous wrestlers of the day. Sammartino would go on to wrestle for the WWWF and WWF, winning three tag team titles and two world titles over his career. He would go on to have a major feud with protege Larry Zybyszko, considered one of the greatest feuds in pro wrestling. He later feuded with Rowdy Roddy Piper, Macho Man Randy Savage and Paul Orndorff. His final WWF match was in a tag team with Hulk Hogan against King Kong Bundy and the One Man Gang. Sammartino continued to do commentary on one of the WWF's programs until 1988. Sammartino had been married since 1959 and has three sons. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

April 19th, 2018, 12:13 AM	#7947
johnbear Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Playing Golf with Paige Posts: 88,286 Thanks: 168,731 Thanked 1,757,159 Times in 92,046 Posts	R.I.P. Darrell Eastlake (1942-2018). Legendary Australian Sports Commentator Died Age 75 of Alzheimer's. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-04-1...eports/9674564 __________________ Johnbear Give's Credit to Original Posters. Still Re-Up Dead Images When Found. Last edited by johnbear; April 19th, 2018 at 12:20 AM..

April 17th, 2018, 12:30 PM	#7941
neo2008 Vintage Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 4,102 Thanks: 50,559 Thanked 151,445 Times in 4,391 Posts	Harry Anderson brought his own quirks and tricks up his sleeve to every character he portrayed.Sad to hear of his passing

April 18th, 2018, 08:45 PM	#7946
ball7 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: MIA Posts: 15,713 Thanks: 66,359 Thanked 210,213 Times in 15,753 Posts	TV Presenter Dale Winton has suddenly died. He was 62. http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainmen...e=news_central

April 19th, 2018, 06:12 AM	#7950
johnbear Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Playing Golf with Paige Posts: 88,286 Thanks: 168,731 Thanked 1,757,159 Times in 92,046 Posts	R.I.P. Ron Blaskett (1922-2018). Pioneering Australian Ventriloquist Died Age 96. https://tvtonight.com.au/2018/04/vale-ron-blaskett.html __________________ Johnbear Give's Credit to Original Posters. Still Re-Up Dead Images When Found.