RIP thread - Page 598

**patwynnfan** · January 23rd, 2017, 04:15 PM

Actor Gorden Kaye, who was best known for his role in the long-running BBC sitcom 'Allo 'Allo!, has died aged 75. The star's former agency confirmed to BBC News he died at a care home on Monday morning. Kaye played cafe owner Rene Artois on the hit show, which centred on the fictional exploits of resistance fighters in World War Two in German-occupied France. He appeared in all 84 episodes of the sitcom, as well as a stage version.
Tributes have been paid to the "terrific comic actor". Vicki Michelle, who co-starred opposite Kaye as waitress Yvette, praised him as a "brilliantly talented actor, consummate professional, loved the world over".
Su Pollard, who appeared with Kaye in four series of BBC Radio 4 comedy For Better or for Worse, told the BBC the actor was "very clever, witty and amusing". "He was quite private, but he was very amiable and was more than happy to chat to his fans. "He was very pleased he was able to turn his passion into his working life," she said. Born in Huddersfield, Kaye revealed in his autobiography the unusual spelling of his first name was due to a spelling error by the acting union Equity, which he decided to adopt. The actor got his first big TV break in ITV soap Coronation Street, playing Elsie Tanner's nephew Bernard Butler. He went on to appear in a number of roles in sitcoms including Till Death Us Do Part, It Ain't Half Hot Mum and Are You Being Served? before landing the role of Rene. Kaye's career almost came to an abrupt end in 1990 when he was critically injured in the Burns' Day storm. The high winds sent an advertising board through his car windscreen, leaving him with severe head injuries. The star's last TV role was in a one-off return of 'Allo 'Allo! in 2007, which reunited several members of the cast. He also starred in BBC sketch show Revolver in 2004. "Gorden Kaye was a terrific comic actor whose signature role, Rene Artois, earned his place in the comedy hall of fame," Shane Allen, controller of BBC comedy commissioning said. "He was instrumental in making 'Allo 'Allo! such a long running and well-loved series. His work lives on and thoughts are with friends and loved ones at this sad time."

**mikami** · January 23rd, 2017, 04:33 PM

Jaki Liebezeit, the amazing drummer with German legends Can, passed away from pneumonia yesterday at the age of 78.

R.I.P. Jaki (26/5/1938 - 22/1/2017)

**johnbear** · January 23rd, 2017, 05:01 PM

**Greenman** · January 23rd, 2017, 08:57 PM

I think Gorden Kaye was in the original Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy and another spy drama so he was just as adept at drama as comedy but he made his debut on screen in 1959 in Coronation Street. However it will be as Reneé the cafe owner in Allo Allo that he will be best remembered -which was a spoof on a war-time Sunday night drama called 'Secret Army.' I also remember reading once that he had died but although he had been very ill as you see the reports of his demise were greatly exaggerated...until now at 75.

**K_D** · January 23rd, 2017, 09:53 PM

Jaki Liebezeit
Drummer / Founding Member of Can

http://pitchfork.com/news/71067-can-...eit-dead-at-78

Can - Mother Sky (1969):
https://tmblr.co/ZoHQpk2HXrler

Can - Come Sta, La Luna (1977):
https://tmblr.co/ZoHQpk1kNMnAK

**K_D** · January 24th, 2017, 04:56 PM

Marvell Thomas
1941 - 2017

Memphis, Tennessee Based Musician
Keyboardist / Songwriter / Arranger / Record Producer
Son of Rufus Thomas, Brother of Carla Thomas and Vaneese Thomas
Sesssion Musician for Stax Records and at The Fame Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama

http://www.soultracks.com/story-marvell-thomas-dies

Wilson Pickett - Hey Jude (1969)
Marvell Thomas: Organ
https://tmblr.co/ZoHQpk2HbD_k5

**Navvet** · January 24th, 2017, 05:43 PM

Jay Traynor, the original lead singer for Jay and the Americans.

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/jay-traynor-dies/

**K_D** · January 25th, 2017, 12:20 AM

Ronald Mundy
April 20, 1940 - January 20, 2017

Ronald "Bingo" Mundy, vocalist with the doo-wop group The Marcels.
The Marcels had a number 1 song with "Blue Moon," in 1961.

The Marcels - Blue Moon (Stereo) (1961):
https://tmblr.co/ZoHQpk1mOG5lz

**diamelsx** · January 25th, 2017, 09:22 AM

Being reported that Lee O'Denat founder of WorldstarHipHop.com has passed away at the age of 43.
link

~~TonyCal~~ · January 25th, 2017, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by K_D

Marvell Thomas
1941 - 2017

Memphis, Tennessee Based Musician
Keyboardist / Songwriter / Arranger / Record Producer
Son of Rufus Thomas, Brother of Carla Thomas and Vaneese Thomas
Sesssion Musician for Stax Records and at The Fame Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama

http://www.soultracks.com/story-marvell-thomas-dies

Wilson Pickett - Hey Jude (1969)
Marvell Thomas: Organ
https://tmblr.co/ZoHQpk2HbD_k5

RIP Marvell

January 23rd, 2017, 04:15 PM	#5971
patwynnfan Vintage Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 420 Thanks: 25,903 Thanked 11,827 Times in 416 Posts	'Allo 'Allo! star Gorden Kaye dies at 75 Actor Gorden Kaye, who was best known for his role in the long-running BBC sitcom 'Allo 'Allo!, has died aged 75. The star's former agency confirmed to BBC News he died at a care home on Monday morning. Kaye played cafe owner Rene Artois on the hit show, which centred on the fictional exploits of resistance fighters in World War Two in German-occupied France. He appeared in all 84 episodes of the sitcom, as well as a stage version. Tributes have been paid to the "terrific comic actor". Vicki Michelle, who co-starred opposite Kaye as waitress Yvette, praised him as a "brilliantly talented actor, consummate professional, loved the world over". Su Pollard, who appeared with Kaye in four series of BBC Radio 4 comedy For Better or for Worse, told the BBC the actor was "very clever, witty and amusing". "He was quite private, but he was very amiable and was more than happy to chat to his fans. "He was very pleased he was able to turn his passion into his working life," she said. Born in Huddersfield, Kaye revealed in his autobiography the unusual spelling of his first name was due to a spelling error by the acting union Equity, which he decided to adopt. The actor got his first big TV break in ITV soap Coronation Street, playing Elsie Tanner's nephew Bernard Butler. He went on to appear in a number of roles in sitcoms including Till Death Us Do Part, It Ain't Half Hot Mum and Are You Being Served? before landing the role of Rene. Kaye's career almost came to an abrupt end in 1990 when he was critically injured in the Burns' Day storm. The high winds sent an advertising board through his car windscreen, leaving him with severe head injuries. The star's last TV role was in a one-off return of 'Allo 'Allo! in 2007, which reunited several members of the cast. He also starred in BBC sketch show Revolver in 2004. "Gorden Kaye was a terrific comic actor whose signature role, Rene Artois, earned his place in the comedy hall of fame," Shane Allen, controller of BBC comedy commissioning said. "He was instrumental in making 'Allo 'Allo! such a long running and well-loved series. His work lives on and thoughts are with friends and loved ones at this sad time." __________________ 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.

January 23rd, 2017, 05:01 PM	#5973
johnbear Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Playing Golf with Paige Posts: 88,262 Thanks: 168,677 Thanked 1,756,132 Times in 92,022 Posts	R.I.P. Gorden Kaye (1941-2017). __________________ Johnbear Give's Credit to Original Posters. Still Re-Up Dead Images When Found.

January 23rd, 2017, 08:57 PM	#5974
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	I think Gorden Kaye was in the original Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy and another spy drama so he was just as adept at drama as comedy but he made his debut on screen in 1959 in Coronation Street. However it will be as Reneé the cafe owner in Allo Allo that he will be best remembered -which was a spoof on a war-time Sunday night drama called 'Secret Army.' I also remember reading once that he had died but although he had been very ill as you see the reports of his demise were greatly exaggerated...until now at 75. __________________ There was only ONE Greenman, and you accepted no substitutes! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Rest in peace MaxJoker-you will be sorely missed. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 20,000: Milestone reached!

January 23rd, 2017, 09:53 PM	#5975
K_D Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Buffalo, New York USA Posts: 8,864 Thanks: 77,207 Thanked 344,398 Times in 9,028 Posts	Jaki Liebezeit Jaki Liebezeit Drummer / Founding Member of Can http://pitchfork.com/news/71067-can-...eit-dead-at-78 *Can - Mother Sky* (1969): https://tmblr.co/ZoHQpk2HXrler Can - Come Sta, La Luna (1977):** https://tmblr.co/ZoHQpk1kNMnAK __________________ KD "Ugly ole mojo, where ya been? Up your house, and gone again!" - Ellas McDaniel (Bo Diddley)

January 24th, 2017, 04:56 PM	#5976
K_D Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Buffalo, New York USA Posts: 8,864 Thanks: 77,207 Thanked 344,398 Times in 9,028 Posts	Marvell Thomas Marvell Thomas 1941 - 2017 Memphis, Tennessee Based Musician Keyboardist / Songwriter / Arranger / Record Producer Son of Rufus Thomas, Brother of Carla Thomas and Vaneese Thomas Sesssion Musician for Stax Records and at The Fame Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama http://www.soultracks.com/story-marvell-thomas-dies *Wilson Pickett - Hey Jude* (1969)** Marvell Thomas: Organ https://tmblr.co/ZoHQpk2HbD_k5 __________________ KD "Ugly ole mojo, where ya been? Up your house, and gone again!" - Ellas McDaniel (Bo Diddley)

January 23rd, 2017, 04:33 PM	#5972
mikami Vintage Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 831 Thanks: 2,853 Thanked 36,880 Times in 814 Posts	Jaki Liebezeit, the amazing drummer with German legends Can, passed away from pneumonia yesterday at the age of 78. R.I.P. Jaki (26/5/1938 - 22/1/2017)

January 24th, 2017, 05:43 PM	#5977
Navvet An Old Salt Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 8,094 Thanks: 71,674 Thanked 279,538 Times in 8,086 Posts	Jay Traynor, the original lead singer for Jay and the Americans. http://ultimateclassicrock.com/jay-traynor-dies/

January 25th, 2017, 12:20 AM	#5978
K_D Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Buffalo, New York USA Posts: 8,864 Thanks: 77,207 Thanked 344,398 Times in 9,028 Posts	Ronald "Bingo" Mundy Ronald Mundy April 20, 1940 - January 20, 2017 Ronald "Bingo" Mundy, vocalist with the doo-wop group The Marcels. The Marcels had a number 1 song with "Blue Moon," in 1961. *The Marcels - Blue Moon* (Stereo) (1961):** https://tmblr.co/ZoHQpk1mOG5lz __________________ KD "Ugly ole mojo, where ya been? Up your house, and gone again!" - Ellas McDaniel (Bo Diddley)

January 25th, 2017, 09:22 AM	#5979
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	Lee "Q" O'Denat founder of WorldstarHipHop.com Being reported that Lee O'Denat founder of WorldstarHipHop.com has passed away at the age of 43. link __________________ No one has more fairweather friends than the truth...