RIP thread - Page 699

**DaGooseman** · August 18th, 2017, 11:26 PM

TMZ is reporting that actor Sonny Landham, from Predator and 48 Hours fame, has passed away at age 76

http://www.tmz.com/2017/08/18/predat...am-dies-at-76/

**Greenman** · August 19th, 2017, 11:23 AM

Just to correct something posted earlier. Bruce played the ukulele not the banjo as stated and I noticed in his Times obituary that they skirted over his one and only sitcom on ITV which was either Tripper's Day or Slinger's Day set in a supermarket with Bruce as the manager. It was truly dire!

**Mal Hombre** · August 19th, 2017, 11:28 AM

It was "Slinger's Day","Tripper's Day" starred Leonard Rossiter,When He passed Bruce took over.It's uncommon that one lame sitcom marks the low point in two performers careers..

**patwynnfan** · August 19th, 2017, 11:58 AM

Former Glamorgan bowler Don Shepherd has died, at the age of 90. Shepherd remains the leading wicket-taker in Glamorgan's history, having claimed 2,174 victims in a 22-year career with the Welsh county. In fact his career total of 2,218 first-class wickets is the highest achieved by an England-qualified player never to play Test cricket. After retiring from playing he worked for BBC Wales Sport for more than 30 years, even commentating this season. Shepherd was one of Wisden's five cricketers of the year in 1970.

He made his Glamorgan debut in 1950, and by the time he retired in 1972 Shepherd was among the most respected bowlers in the first-class game. He claimed 100 wickets or more in a season on 12 occasions, and over the course of his career could boast an average of 21.32. Shepherd started his career as a medium pace bowler, but switched to spin in the mid-1950s to immediate effect - taking a match total of 10-85 against Warwickshire in the last game of the 1955 season. His off-cutters were delivered at quicker pace than usual, and he used to ask his wicketkeepers to stand back from the stumps to compensate for the speed. That he did not play for England was a measure of the quality of his contemporaries - particularly Fred Titmus, Derek Underwood and Ray Illingworth. Shortly before his death as he celebrated turning 90, Shepherd shared the memories of his career with BBC Wales Sport. "It never worried me [not playing for England]. I played for MCC against the West Indians at Lord's in 1957, and I played for a Commonwealth team under Australian captain Richie Benaud," Shepherd said. "If I'd been an Australian, he told me I would have played quite a lot of times. "But there were so many terrific off-spinners around towards the end - Fred Titmus, David Allen, John Mortimore, Ray Illingworth -and they could bat, while I was a bit of a slogger. "I was happy enough doing what I did and what happened to me through my life." Shepherd starred for Glamorgan as they beat Australia in 1964 -claiming nine wickets in the match. And he captained the Welsh county when they again beat the Aussie tourists in 1968. But the real highlight of his county career when he was vice-captain of the Glamorgan team that won the County Championship in 1969. Shepherd toured Ceylon [now Sri Lanka] and the Far East with the MCC in the winter of 1969-70. And after his retirement in 1973 Shepherd's status as a hero in his native Wales was underlined by his work as a commentator on BBC Radio Wales, where his mellow tone confirmed the general perception that Shepherd was one of sport's true gentlemen.

**ultimatewarlord** · August 19th, 2017, 12:23 PM

A few years back I mentioned a show that Brucie did with Ronnie Corbett. At the time I remember hoping it would lead to a series. Lo and....I just checked YT and it's there. All I remember was the football team sketch.
From Boxing Day 1988 Bruce and Ronnie. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nf-8qvmds9Y

**K_D** · August 19th, 2017, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnbear

Due to there being no Internet back in 1977 I know this is a bit late but Elvis "The King" died 40 years ago today he is still beloved by many and i thought a little tribute would be appropriate.

January 8, 1935 - August 16, 1977

~ 40 Years ~

August 16, 1977 - August 16, 2017

Elvis Presley with Scotty and Bill - That’s All Right (1954):
https://tmblr.co/ZoHQpk2F0CfvG

Elvis Presley, Scotty and Bill - Mystery Train (1955):
https://tmblr.co/ZoHQpk1mdkpwk

Elvis Presley, Scotty & Bill - Baby, Let’s Play House (1955):
https://tmblr.co/ZoHQpk1teiA08

Elvis Presley - Heartbreak Hotel (1956):
https://tmblr.co/ZoHQpk1nLjE6Y

Elvis Presley - Don’t Be Cruel (1956):
https://tmblr.co/ZoHQpk1rQ0_wb

Elvis Presley - Hound Dog (1956):
https://tmblr.co/ZoHQpk1s8WvMH

Elvis Presley - Blue Suede Shoes (1956):
https://tmblr.co/ZoHQpk2GTTyQU

Elvis Presley - Lawdy Miss Clawdy (1956):
https://tmblr.co/ZoHQpk1wkbarF

Elvis Presley - Too Much (1956):
https://tmblr.co/ZoHQpk1nJ3gTn

Elvis Presley - Money Honey (1956):
https://tmblr.co/ZoHQpk2KIP6yY

Elvis Presley - Rip It Up (1956):
https://tmblr.co/ZoHQpk2J7RtCT

Elvis Presley - Paralyzed (1956):
https://tmblr.co/ZoHQpk1mKs6Bz

Elvis Presley - (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear (1957):
https://tmblr.co/ZoHQpk2CK8IjP

Elvis Presley - Mean Woman Blues (1957):
https://tmblr.co/ZoHQpk29QXEss

Elvis Presley - Jailhouse Rock (1957):
https://tmblr.co/ZoHQpk2BWRvuw

Elvis Presley - Jailhouse Rock (Stereo Version) (1957):
https://tmblr.co/ZoHQpk2OFYmq5

Elvis Presley - (You’re So Square) Baby I Don’t Care (1957):
https://tmblr.co/ZoHQpk1mM1Vc-

Elvis Presley - All Shook Up (1957):
https://tmblr.co/ZoHQpk1mKoqC_

Elvis Presley - Let’s Have a Party (1957):
https://tmblr.co/ZoHQpk2GXEDro

Elvis Presley - Blue Christmas (1957):
https://tmblr.co/ZoHQpk2GCdV0F

Elvis Presley - Ain’t That Lovin’ You Baby (1958):
https://tmblr.co/ZoHQpk1qskYuK

Elvis Presley - Ain’t That Lovin’ You Baby (Fast Tempo) (1958):
https://tmblr.co/ZoHQpk2IPPxmK

Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires - (Now and Then There’s) A Fool Such As I (1959):
https://tmblr.co/ZoHQpk2K8xvKb

Elvis Presley - A Mess of Blues (1960):
https://tmblr.co/ZoHQpk28ycQpx

Elvis Presley - Little Sister (Stereo) (1961):
https://tmblr.co/ZoHQpk1lxAA0v

Elvis Presley - Suspicion (1962):
https://tmblr.co/ZoHQpk2LIcpnW

**ball7** · August 19th, 2017, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ultimatewarlord

A few years back I mentioned a show that Brucie did with Ronnie Corbett. At the time I remember hoping it would lead to a series. Lo and....I just checked YT and it's there. All I remember was the football team sketch.
From Boxing Day 1988 Bruce and Ronnie. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nf-8qvmds9Y

Makes me remember how much I miss Ronnie

**johnbear** · August 19th, 2017, 06:58 PM

Was the underboss of the Genovese crime family since boss Daniel "Danny the Lion" Leo was imprisoned in 2007 mangano was the family's senior leader outside prison The nickname "Benny Eggs" came from his mother running an egg farm he was released from prison on November 2, 2006 after serving a 15-year sentence for extortion he died age 95.
http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/...icle-1.3423874

**diamelsx** · August 19th, 2017, 07:45 PM

Legendary musician and Region 8 native Sonny Burgess has died at the age of 86.

According to a Facebook post from one of Burgess's band mates, Burgess died Friday night at a Little Rock hospital.

Bobby Crafford said Burgess had been in the hospital since July.

Service arrangements have not yet been announced.

Burgess was part of the Rock & Roll band Sonny Burgess and the Legendary Pacers and was a Newport native.
sourcehttp://m.kait8.com/kait8/pm_/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=od

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**K_D** · August 20th, 2017, 02:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diamelsx

Legendary musician and Region 8 native Sonny Burgess has died at the age of 86.

According to a Facebook post from one of Burgess's band mates, Burgess died Friday night at a Little Rock hospital.

Bobby Crafford said Burgess had been in the hospital since July.

Service arrangements have not yet been announced.

Burgess was part of the Rock & Roll band Sonny Burgess and the Legendary Pacers and was a Newport native.
sourcehttp://m.kait8.com/kait8/pm_/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=od

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Albert Austin "Sonny" Burgess
May 28, 1929 - August 18, 2017

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

http://www.rockabillyhall.com/sonnyburgess.html

Sonny Burgess and The Pacers - We Wanna Boogie (1956):
https://tmblr.co/ZoHQpk2P6N78a

Sonny Burgess and The Pacers - Red Headed Woman (1956):
https://tmblr.co/ZoHQpk2P6NlQx

August 18th, 2017, 11:26 PM	#6981
DaGooseman Vintage Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: California, USA Posts: 682 Thanks: 37,785 Thanked 8,754 Times in 690 Posts	Sonny Landham TMZ is reporting that actor Sonny Landham, from Predator and 48 Hours fame, has passed away at age 76 http://www.tmz.com/2017/08/18/predat...am-dies-at-76/

August 19th, 2017, 11:28 AM	#6983
Mal Hombre El Super Moderador Join Date: May 2009 Location: Adoptive Monkey Hanger Posts: 58,144 Thanks: 772,788 Thanked 855,856 Times in 57,575 Posts	It was "Slinger's Day","Tripper's Day" starred Leonard Rossiter,When He passed Bruce took over.It's uncommon that one lame sitcom marks the low point in two performers careers.. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. If in doubt, Just ask Yourself What Would Max Do ? It is a porn site,But its a Classy porn site. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

August 19th, 2017, 11:58 AM	#6984
patwynnfan Vintage Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 420 Thanks: 25,903 Thanked 11,827 Times in 416 Posts	Glamorgan great Shepherd dies aged 90 Former Glamorgan bowler Don Shepherd has died, at the age of 90. Shepherd remains the leading wicket-taker in Glamorgan's history, having claimed 2,174 victims in a 22-year career with the Welsh county. In fact his career total of 2,218 first-class wickets is the highest achieved by an England-qualified player never to play Test cricket. After retiring from playing he worked for BBC Wales Sport for more than 30 years, even commentating this season. Shepherd was one of Wisden's five cricketers of the year in 1970. He made his Glamorgan debut in 1950, and by the time he retired in 1972 Shepherd was among the most respected bowlers in the first-class game. He claimed 100 wickets or more in a season on 12 occasions, and over the course of his career could boast an average of 21.32. Shepherd started his career as a medium pace bowler, but switched to spin in the mid-1950s to immediate effect - taking a match total of 10-85 against Warwickshire in the last game of the 1955 season. His off-cutters were delivered at quicker pace than usual, and he used to ask his wicketkeepers to stand back from the stumps to compensate for the speed. That he did not play for England was a measure of the quality of his contemporaries - particularly Fred Titmus, Derek Underwood and Ray Illingworth. Shortly before his death as he celebrated turning 90, Shepherd shared the memories of his career with BBC Wales Sport. "It never worried me [not playing for England]. I played for MCC against the West Indians at Lord's in 1957, and I played for a Commonwealth team under Australian captain Richie Benaud," Shepherd said. "If I'd been an Australian, he told me I would have played quite a lot of times. "But there were so many terrific off-spinners around towards the end - Fred Titmus, David Allen, John Mortimore, Ray Illingworth -and they could bat, while I was a bit of a slogger. "I was happy enough doing what I did and what happened to me through my life." Shepherd starred for Glamorgan as they beat Australia in 1964 -claiming nine wickets in the match. And he captained the Welsh county when they again beat the Aussie tourists in 1968. But the real highlight of his county career when he was vice-captain of the Glamorgan team that won the County Championship in 1969. Shepherd toured Ceylon [now Sri Lanka] and the Far East with the MCC in the winter of 1969-70. And after his retirement in 1973 Shepherd's status as a hero in his native Wales was underlined by his work as a commentator on BBC Radio Wales, where his mellow tone confirmed the general perception that Shepherd was one of sport's true gentlemen. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. If you like the post please hit the Thanks button, a little appreciation goes a long way To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

August 19th, 2017, 12:23 PM	#6985
ultimatewarlord Vintage Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,474 Thanks: 8,328 Thanked 15,884 Times in 1,441 Posts	A few years back I mentioned a show that Brucie did with Ronnie Corbett. At the time I remember hoping it would lead to a series. Lo and....I just checked YT and it's there. All I remember was the football team sketch. From Boxing Day 1988 Bruce and Ronnie. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nf-8qvmds9Y __________________ The British Government is a disgrace.

August 19th, 2017, 06:58 PM	#6988
johnbear Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Playing Golf with Paige Posts: 88,262 Thanks: 168,677 Thanked 1,756,168 Times in 92,022 Posts	R.I.P. Venero Mangano (1921-2017). Was the underboss of the Genovese crime family since boss Daniel "Danny the Lion" Leo was imprisoned in 2007 mangano was the family's senior leader outside prison The nickname "Benny Eggs" came from his mother running an egg farm he was released from prison on November 2, 2006 after serving a 15-year sentence for extortion he died age 95. http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/...icle-1.3423874 __________________ Johnbear Give's Credit to Original Posters. Still Re-Up Dead Images When Found.

August 19th, 2017, 11:23 AM	#6982
Greenman Live Legend of VEF Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Underground lair somewhere in the world Posts: 20,353 Thanks: 30,936 Thanked 383,520 Times in 19,356 Posts	Just to correct something posted earlier. Bruce played the ukulele not the banjo as stated and I noticed in his Times obituary that they skirted over his one and only sitcom on ITV which was either Tripper's Day or Slinger's Day set in a supermarket with Bruce as the manager. It was truly dire!

August 19th, 2017, 07:45 PM	#6989
diamelsx Vintage Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Around the way Posts: 2,680 Thanks: 28,302 Thanked 29,499 Times in 2,673 Posts	Sonny" Burgess May 28, 1931 -August 18, 2017 Legendary musician and Region 8 native Sonny Burgess has died at the age of 86. According to a Facebook post from one of Burgess's band mates, Burgess died Friday night at a Little Rock hospital. Bobby Crafford said Burgess had been in the hospital since July. Service arrangements have not yet been announced. Burgess was part of the Rock & Roll band Sonny Burgess and the Legendary Pacers and was a Newport native. sourcehttp://m.kait8.com/kait8/pm_/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=odUvwPCzD __________________ No one has more fairweather friends than the truth...