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Question: Should this thread continue announcing Celebrity Deaths?
Yes, it is interesting. - 11 (36.7%)
No, it makes me sad. - 1 (3.3%)
No, I don't care about Celebrity Deaths. - 12 (40%)
I'm not bothered either way. - 6 (20%)
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JollyJapes
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Celebrity Deaths « Posted: 06 August 2011 at 11:14 PM »
OK, so this sounds a bit morbid, but many people like to know if someone they like has passed away.  I propose a thread that can continue through the months, and can be updated as and when needed.  If mods/admins agree, perhaps it can be made sticky, so that it stays near the top of the Lounge? 
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Re: Celebrity Deaths « Reply #1 Posted: 06 August 2011 at 11:15 PM »
On Wednesday, Grease actress Annette Charles passed away. 

The actress, who also starred in TV series Gunsmoke and The Bionic Woman, was suffering from cancer.  As Cha Cha, she memorably stole the limelight dancing the hand jive with Danny (John Travolta) at the school dance competition.  She continued acting into the late eighties, but latterly moved into teaching near her home in California.  According to reports, she had only recently been diagnosed with cancer - and died from complications linked to the disease.  A family member told US website TMZ: "Annette had recently started having difficulty breathing and when she went to the doctor she learned that she had a cancerous tumour in one of her lungs." 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-14416465
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JollyJapes
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Re: Celebrity Deaths « Reply #2 Posted: 10 August 2011 at 09:47 PM »
Food and Drink's Michael Barry dies at 69


Michael Barry, known to millions of viewers as a chef on BBC Two's long-running series Food and Drink, has died after a short illness at the age of 69.  Barry fronted the show alongside Chris Kelly and wine experts Jilly Goolden and Oz Clarke from 1984 until it came to an end in 2001.  Goolden paid tribute, telling the BBC he was "a larger than life character, ebullient, warm-hearted and generous".  Affectionately known as "the crafty cook", he also wrote 29 cookery books.


http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-14446449
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JollyJapes
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Re: Celebrity Deaths « Reply #3 Posted: 10 August 2011 at 09:48 PM »
Tennessee Two bassist Marshall Grant dies aged 83


Marshall Grant, a member of Johnny Cash's original band the Tennessee Two, has died in Arkansas aged 83.  The bassist from Mississippi had been in the state for a Johnny Cash Festival and fundraiser when he suffered an aneurysm and stroke, Cash's daughter, Rosanne Cash, said.  Grant played in Cash's band together with guitarist Luther Perkins from 1954-1980.  The trio were known for their "boom-chicka-boom" style beat.  "The Johnny Cash sound was created by the three of them equally," Rosanne Cash told the Associated Press. 


http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-14457930
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JollyJapes
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Re: Celebrity Deaths « Reply #4 Posted: 10 August 2011 at 09:49 PM »
British actor John Wood dies at 81


British actor John Wood - who won a Tony award in 1976 and appeared in numerous films and TV dramas - has died at the age of 81.  Wood, who was made a CBE in 2007 for services to drama, won the Tony for his role in a Broadway production of Tom Stoppard's Travesties.  The Derbyshire-born star died peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, his agent said.  He appeared in films such The Madness of King George and Shadowlands.  A statement from his agent said: "John was a distinguished classical actor, who was much loved and respected by his colleagues, and will be greatly missed." 


http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-14461952
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Re: Celebrity Deaths « Reply #5 Posted: 13 August 2011 at 11:02 AM »
Broadcaster Robert Robinson dies at 83

Robert Robinson, the veteran broadcaster and presenter, has died at the age of 83.

In a career spanning five decades, he presented a wealth of radio and television programmes for the BBC.

They included Ask the Family, Stop the Week and Call My Bluff. Mr Robinson also had a stint presenting Radio 4's Today programme.

He died in St Mary's Hospital, Paddington, after a long period of ill health.

His daughter, Susie Robinson, said: "He had a very long, productive and successful life and we'll all miss him terribly."


http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-14514388
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Re: Celebrity Deaths « Reply #6 Posted: 13 August 2011 at 12:53 PM »
this is depressing thread

r.i.p robert
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Re: Celebrity Deaths « Reply #7 Posted: 13 August 2011 at 01:31 PM »
Thats what i thought. Nice to remember people.
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Re: Celebrity Deaths « Reply #8 Posted: 13 August 2011 at 02:16 PM »
Most of the celeb JJ has put up I ve never heard of so dont mean a lot to me
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Re: Celebrity Deaths « Reply #9 Posted: 13 August 2011 at 04:31 PM »
I remember Robert Robinson on point of view
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