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What about Superboy? He also didn't do too bad!
Former Stereophonics drummer Stuart Cable found dead
Police say there are no suspicious circumstances in death of drummer on weekend of former band's homecoming gig
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https://teakdoor.com/images/imported/2010/06/271.jpg Former Stereophonics drummer Stuart Cable. Photograph: Phil Rees/Rex Features The former drummer with the Stereophonics has been found dead less than two days after the band played a triumphant homecoming gig.
- Steven Morris and Rosie Swash
- guardian.co.uk, Monday 7 June 2010 10.36 BST
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Stuart Cable's body was found at his home in Llwydcoed, Aberdare, south Wales, at 5.30am today. Police said there were no suspicious circumstances.
Cable, 40, was a founder member of the band but was sacked in 2003 after arguments about his alleged lack of focus. Known as a party animal who drank heavily and used drugs, he once said fame had turned him into a "coke-taking zombie".
In his autobiography, Demons & Cocktails, Cable described how hard it had been for him at the time of a previous homecoming gig by his former band in Cardiff.
"It hit me like a baseball bat right across my head," he recalled. "I felt incredibly sorry for myself, wanted to curl up into a big, round ball under my blankets until the coast was clear … it was the darkest time of my entire life."
A sell-out crowd of 30,000 turned out for the band's latest return to their native south Wales on Saturday night at Cardiff City stadium.
Cable's mother Mabel, 79, said she was struggling to come to terms with his death. "Stuart has travelled all over the world with the band and I have worried myself silly," she told the Western Mail newspaper in Cardiff. "He is now settled down and then this has happened. It has not sunk in yet."
Tributes flooded in for Cable. The Radio 1 DJ Chris Moyles said he was "very shocked". "He was always lovely when we met. Love to his family and friends. RIP," Moyles said on his Twitter feed.
Mike Peters, the lead singer with Welsh band The Alarm, said: "I will remember him as someone who was so alive. He was always smiling and laughing and great to be around. He had lots of energy and couldn't wait for the next day to come around."
The Welsh comedian and television presenter Rob Brydon, who saw Stereophonics at the weekend, said: "Terribly sad news about Stuart Cable, such a lovely, warm, funny, talented man."
Cable had become a hugely popular presenter with BBC Wales, and made guest appearances on comedy and sports programmes. Steve Austins, editor of Radio Wales, said: "He was an extraordinary man. He was well loved by both colleagues and listeners and he will be deeply missed."
People who lived close to Cable's Tudor-style home said he had been a friendly neighbour. Geraint Hill said: "Stuart was a lovely neighbour and lots of fun. I can't believe he has gone – it is a terrible tragedy."
Terry Davies said: "Stuart was amiable as a neighbour. He would always stop and have a chat if he saw you in the street. It wasn't just music – he would talk about golf and rugby too. We would sometimes hear him on his drums with his new band. But that was very nice. He used to play with his son on the lawn and he was a very caring father. He was always willing to help."
Cable's new band, Killing for Company, had been due to play at Donington Park on Saturday.
At the time of Cable's sacking the Stereophonics frontman, Kelly Jones, said the decision had been "heartbreaking". Jones and Cable lived in the same street in Cwmaman, south Wales, during their childhood.
The dude always reminded me of a young Tom Baker in his Dr Who years.
R.I.P
BBC News - Creator of Frank Sidebottom, Chris Sievey, dies
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Chris Sievey had a tumour on his chest, his agent said The man who played comedian, musician and North West showbiz legend Frank Sidebottom has died.
It is understood entertainer Chris Sievey collapsed at his home in Hale, Greater Manchester, in the early hours.
The 54-year-old was pronounced dead at Wythenshawe Hospital, a spokeswoman confirmed.
Known for his over-sized, papier-mache head, he found fame through a series of TV appearances in the 1980s and remained a popular cult comedy figure.
He had been recovering from treatment to a tumour on his chest, his agent Nigel Round said.
After having limited success with punk band The Freshies, Sievey created the role for which he will be best remembered.
Frank Sidebottom styled himself as an aspiring singer-songwriter from Timperley, south Manchester.
'One of a kind' Often accompanied by his sidekick Little Frank - a glove puppet made in his own image - Frank became a regular face on TV in the 1980s and 1990s.
His TV fame peaked in the early 1990s with his own series Frank Sidebottom's Fantastic Shed Show.
David Behrens, who produced the series, said: "Chris was a genuinely funny and creative comic talent, and he had a huge and loyal base of fans.
"He had been ill recently but his death is terribly sudden and sad.
Mr Behrens added: "He came from a great comedy tradition in refusing to acknowledge his real identity when he was in character.He never spoke about Chris Sievey, it was all about the characterNigel Round Chris Sievey's agent
"As soon as the prop head went on, he'd answer to Frank, never Chris. A real one of a kind."
The comic creation's songwriting skills led to singles and EPs including Christmas Is Really Fantastic, and the Timperley EP.
Despite fading from TV in recent years, Frank continued to perform at gigs.
He appeared on stage only last week, his agent said.
Mr Round said the comedian downplayed the cancer he had been fighting in recent months.
"He always said it was no problem, he was going through treatment but it was being sorted out."
Mr Round added: "He was just a nice bloke. He was quite a private person. He never spoke about Chris Sievey, it was all about the character."
He said Sievey was planning to come out from under the paper-mache mask in the coming years.
"Everyone kept it really quiet. We were probably only 12 months from him uncovering himself," Mr Round said.
BBC News - Slipknot bassist Paul Gray died of morphine overdose
The death of Paul Gray, bassist for US metal band Slipknot, was due to an accidental overdose, an autopsy shows.
Toxicology tests showed a fatal level of morphine and fentanyl, a synthetic morphine substitute, in his blood. Police said there was no evidence of a prescription for either drug.
His body was found by an employee at a hotel Des Moines, Iowa on 24 May.
The band, famous for their ghoulish masks, won a Grammy Award in 2006 for the song Before I Forget.
The autopsy also revealed signs of significant heart disease, police in Urbandale, a Des Moines suburb, said.
A spokesman for the Urbandale police said they were trying to find out how Gray obtained the drugs.
The spokesman said charges were possible.
The band formed in 1995 in Des Moines and remained based in the city.
The nine members of Slipknot wore Halloween masks in public and referred to other bandmates by numbers - Gray was number two.
Manute Bol died last week- all 7'7" of him.
glad it was,nt me haveing to dig that hole!
Yankees owner George Steinbrenner, patriarch of the most famous team in baseball, has died, his family said Tuesday.
The Raw Story | Yankees owner Steinbrenner dies
Sad to hear a few minutes ago that Snooker Legend, Alex Higgins has been found dead in a small flat in Belfast.
He was alone.
You were certainly a brilliant Snooker Player Alex and quite a character as well.
R.I.P. Hurricane.
Alex Higgins dies
SNOOKER star Alex Higgins has died today after a long battle with throat cancer. The 61-year-old former world champion was known as the Hurricane by his many fans. Higgins was diagnosed with throat cancer more than 10 ...
One of the greatest snooker players ever, a truly gifted individual who mesmerised spectators with his quick and incisive play.
His private life appeared to be in extreme contrast to his heroics at the table. May his tortured soul R.I.P
RIP Brian Clarke
BBC Sport - Football - Cardiff City great Brian Clark dies aged 67
Scorer of one of Cardiff City's most famous goals
YouTube - ‪Brian Clarke Cardiff 1 - 0 R. Madrid‬‎
Can't really recall the guy or that very special goal but if Tosh pays a worthy tribute to the man then that's good enough for me.
Many more tributes following at football grounds in England and Wales over the weekend no doubt. RIP Brian
4 October 2010 Last updated at 22:40 GMT
Norman Wisdom dies at the age of 95
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Sir Norman Wisdom was renowned for a string of comic roles
Comic actor Sir Norman Wisdom has died aged 95, his son has confirmed.
The London-born star was known for his slapstick film roles in the 1950s and 1960s, famously playing Norman Pitkin against frustrated boss Mr Grimsdale.
Sir Norman became a cult figure in Albania, where his were the only films from the West allowed in the country.
His family said he died at a nursing home on the Isle of Man on Monday evening, having suffered a series of strokes over the past six months.
Continue reading the main story A statement said: "Sir Norman Wisdom has today passed away at Abbotswood Nursing Home on the Isle of Man.
"Over the last six months Norman has sustained a series of strokes causing a general decline in both his physical and mental health.
"He had maintained a degree of independence until a few days ago. However, over the last few days his condition rapidly declined. He was in no pain or distress and peacefully passed over at 1846 on 4 October."
The family asked for time to grieve a "much loved father and grandfather".
'Delightful man'
Lyricist Sir Tim Rice, who worked with Sir Norman later on in his career, said: "He was a childhood hero of mine, when I was at school.
"So it was very exciting to find that he was one of the few childhood heroes that really lived up to being met in real life. He was just a delightful man, and very funny."
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Lyricist Sir Tim Rice on Albania: "Everywhere we went Norman was mobbed"
Sir Norman, who was knighted in 2000, was renowned for a string of comic roles and Charlie Chaplin described him as his favourite clown.
His later work included the recurring role of Billy Ingleton in the long-running BBC comedy Last of the Summer Wine.
Phil Day, who had been his publicist since 1969, said Sir Norman was a "lovely man" who was "100% professional".
He said: "He never turned down any request. He never threw a tantrum. He was 100% professional all of the time.
"Of all the artists I've ever worked with, he's been the closest. It's a sad day."
I loved Norman Wisdom as a child.
I recently found A STITCH IN TIME on DVD in IT Mall, my kids loved it.
I saw him on staghe with freddie Starr in Great Yarmout in the early 70's, one of my earliest real childhood memories.
To be honest I thought he was already dead.
Also, Brian Clarke, I remember walking across to Coryton where he lived to get an autograph. He was out. Only saw him play once along side Bobby Woodruff, I think they beat Preston 5-3.
I also grew up in the Sir Norman era and remember him as one of the favourite slapstick comedians around at the time.
Wherever he is i hope he can find a Mr Grimsdale and amuse those who missed out on his humour.
A fine tribute paid to the man by those who knew him personally.
RIP Sir Norm, you left your gentlemanly mark.
I thought he was quite funny, but I was only 4
the funniest thing about Norman was that he was a superstar in Albania
Interesting Fact: Norman Wisdom wrote the lyrics for ' White Cliffs of Dover' the Vera Lynn WW2 smash hit.
^ According to Wiki, the song was written in 1941 by Walter Kent and Nat Burton.
No mention of Sir Norm :)
Message to Wallalai and any other Swiss people.
Steve Lee the lead singer of rock group Gotthard was killed in an accident in Nevada yesterday. aged 47.
I can't do links so don't ask for any. Sad day in Switzerland.
Gotthard’s Steve Lee killed in motorcycle accident at 47
Howzat patsycat?
NHS campaigner Claire Rayner dies
12 Oct 2010 11:34 BST
Tributes have been paid to agony aunt Claire Rayner, who has died at the age of 79.
She told her relatives she wanted her last words to be: "Tell David Cameron that if he screws up my beloved NHS I'll come back and bloody haunt him."
She worked for the Sun, Sunday Mirror and Woman's Own and was named medical journalist of the year in 1987. She also wrote a string of novels.
In May she had intestinal surgery but had remained poorly.
She died in hospital near her home in Harrow, north-west London.
Loved this girl with her slot on TV-AM or whatever it was when I was a 14 year old schoolboy.Quote:
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She had a phone-in section where girls talked about their self-esteem and how their men suffered premature ejaculation.
All this at 8.15 in the morning!
R.I.P
This is how I remember her............
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She wasn't too hot when she was young too!
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Avery brave lady R.I.P.Claire, knowing what my wife went through with the same.
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^ My memories of Claire were her 'Oh darling!!, Luvvy!! approach to matters of a personal nature.
A woman with immense personality and feeling. I will remember her with fondness. May you RIP my luvvy!! :)
Former Manchester City boss Malcolm Allison dies
https://teakdoor.com/images/imported/2010/10/579.jpg Allison managed a total of 12 clubs both home and abroad in his career
Malcolm Allison, the coach who helped inspire Manchester City during their successful period in the late 1960s, has died at the age of 83. Allison arrived at City in 1965 as assistant manager to Joe Mercer.
City went on to win the second division championship in 1966, the League title in 1968, FA Cup in 1969 and European Cup-Winners Cup and League Cup in 1970.
Allison went on to manage 11 clubs home and abroad, leading Sporting Lisbon to the Portuguese League and Cup in 1982.
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Nothing in the news media yet, but many folks on Twitter and colleague Nassim Taleb are reporting that the father of fractal geometry, Benoit Mandelbrot, is dead at age 85.
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Thanks,oldgit, a friend is buying me the book Internet for Dummies for Xmas.
Barbara Billingsley, 'Leave it to Beaver' Mom, Dead at 94
by Bob Sassone, posted Oct 16th 2010 6:51PM
Filed under: Reality-FreeTV News
Barbara Billingsley, known to millions of TV fans as the pearls-wearing housewife June Cleaver on the classic sitcom 'Leave it to Beaver,' has passed away at the age of 94.
A family spokeswoman said Billingsley died of polymyalgia, a rheumatoid disease, at her home in Santa Monica, Calif.
In a statement, her TV son, Jerry Mathers, said, "I am deeply saddened by the loss of my dear friend and lifetime mentor Barbara Billingsley. She will live in the hearts of her fans as a wonderful actress and be remembered by her friends as a gracious lady."
"She will be deeply missed by all of her family, friends, fans and most especially by me."
Even though Billingsley is probably best known as June, she actually had a long movie career before donning the apron. A ton of roles, actually, often in mysteries, comedies, and dramas, including 'Shadow on the Wall,' 'Trial Without Jury,' 'Dial 1119,' and a ton of uncredited roles in the late '40s and early '50s. And she was a regular on a couple of TV series before 'Beaver,' 'Professional Father' and 'The Brothers.'
Billingsley also made appearances on 'The Abbott and Costello Show,' 'The Long Wolf,' 'Schlitz Playhouse,' 'The Loretta Young Show,' 'The Danny Thomas Show,' 'Panic,' 'The F.B.I.,' 'Silver Spoons,' 'The Love Boat,' 'The New Mike Hammer,' 'Parker Lewis Can't Lose,' 'Murphy Brown,' 'Muppet Babies,' 'Empty Nest,' and many others. She even recreated the June Cleaver role for an episode of 'Roseanne.'
She also spoke jive:
In 1980, 'Airplane' introduced Billingsley to a whole new generation.
A few years after that, Billingsley returned to Mayfield with Jerry Mathers and Tony Dow for the reunion movie 'Still the Beaver.' That movie led to a new cable series about the Cleavers and their friends, 'The New Leave it to Beaver,' which lasted from 1983 to1989. In a cute bit of casting, she played Aunt Martha in the 1997 big-screen version of the sitcom (Janine Turner played June).
In 2007, the cast reunited on 'Good Morning America' for the show's 50th anniversary:
Billingsley is survived by two sons.
As I say almost every time that a classic TV or movie star passes away, a whole era is vanishing it's been a particularly bad few weeks for celebrities, as we've also seen the deaths of people like Stephen J. Cannell, Tony Curtis, Gloria Stuart, Harold Gould, and Kevin McCarthy.
Here's hoping that TV Land or Retro TV does a marathon of 'Leave it to Beaver' episodes soon. RIP Barbara. You had a long life.
Barbara Billingsley, 'Leave it to Beaver' Mom, Dead at 94
Nope, sorry, I've no idea who she is.
RIP any way.
She was the mother on the old U.S. sitcom Leave it to Beaver. She also appeared in a small part that was hilarious in the movie 'Airplane' where she acted as a translator for a black man speaking 'Jive'. Really a funny bit.
Those of us from the States that grew up in the 60s remember her well.
A TV mom died, and now a TV dad.....
'Happy Days' dad Tom Bosley dies at 83 - Entertainment - Celebrities - TODAYshow.com
'Happy Days' dad Tom Bosley dies at 83
Tom Bosley, whose long acting career was highlighted by his hugely popular role as the understanding father on television's nostalgic, top-rated 1970s comedy series "Happy Days," died Tuesday. He was 83.
Bosley died of heart failure at a hospital near his Palm Springs home. Bosley's agent, Sheryl Abrams, said he was also battling lung cancer.
TV Guide ranked Bosley's Happy Days character No. 9 on its list of the "50 Greatest TV Dads of All Time" in 2004. The show debuted in 1974 and ran for 11 seasons.
"Tom's insight, talent, strength of character and comic timing made him a vital central figure in the 'Happy Days' experience. A great father and husband, and a wonderful artist, Tom led by example, and made us all laugh while he was doing it," said a statement from Ron Howard, who played Bosley's son, Richie Cunningham.
"My last conversations with Tom reflected the love of life and peace of mind that he always maintained throughout his full and rewarding life. I miss him already," Howard said.
"He was my husband for 11 years and the father of the company in many ways," said Marion Ross, who played Marion Cunningham on the show. "He was so smart he could fix the end of a joke or a scene on the spot. We made a perfect couple. I played picolo to his tuba."
After "Happy Days" ended, Bosley went on to a recurring role in "Murder, She Wrote" as Sheriff Amos Tupper. He also was the crime-solving priest in television's "The Father Dowling Mysteries," which ran from 1989 to 1991.
Tick...Tock
Is Margaret Thatcher Dead Yet?
mr c got the big c. grew up watching that show.
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Night Nurse singer Gregory Isaacs dies aged 59
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Reggae star Gregory Isaacs has died at the age of 59 at his London home following a long illness, his manager has confirmed.
The Jamaican singer died on Monday morning surrounded by his family.
His 1982 album Night Nurse, recorded at Bob Marley's Tuff Gong studio, reached number 32 in the UK.
29 October 2010 Last updated at 11:20 GMT
Scottish actor Gerard Kelly dies aged 51
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Gerard Kelly was one of Scotland's best known comic actors
Actor Gerard Kelly has died at the age of 51 after suffering a brain aneurysm earlier this week.
Kelly died in intensive care on Thursday evening after collapsing at his home in London on Tuesday.
He came to fame in comedy City Lights and appeared in EastEnders and Brookside as well as other TV and film parts, most recently in Extras.
He also regularly starred in pantomime and was due to appear in The Rocky Horror Show in Glasgow next month.
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His family and closest friends were with him when he died at West Middlesex University Hospital. A spokesman said he had died peacefully after a sudden illness.
Kelly was born in Glasgow in 1959 and appeared in a string of television roles which included Juliet Bravo, Rab C Nesbitt, Scotch and Wry and Hamish Macbeth along with his villainous portrayal of Callum Finnegan in Brookside and hardman Jimmy in Eastenders.
Last year, he celebrated his 20th year in pantomime at Glasgow's Kings Theatre.
On the big screen, he played an angry priest in the Ken Loach film Ae Fond Kiss.
Kelly remains best known in Scotland for his starring role as hapless would-be author Willie Melvin in City Lights, but more recently he appeared in the Ricky Gervais comedy Extras as Bunny.
A statement issued by his family said: "Gerard will be deeply missed by his friends and family and indeed his huge fan base across his beloved Scotland and further afield.
"He was a private and gentle man and his family and friends would appreciate privacy during this sad and difficult time."
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Comedian and actress Elaine C Smith said she "greatly admired" Kelly, who she had known for more than 25 years.
"He was a warm, kind, funny human being. We had lots of similar views on politics and the world," she said.
"One of my fondest memories is of me dressed as a fairy and Gerard as Wishy Washy as we stood discussing the situation in Palestine.
"We worked together on City Lights and in numerous pantos, and I remember being so impressed when I first saw him act in the award-winning drama Donal and Sally.
"Gerard starred in this drama about two teenagers with special needs falling in love and I knew then he had amazing talent.
"He will be sadly missed by so many people and my heart goes out to all his friends and family."
Actor and writer Andy Gray, who played Chancer in City Lights, said: "I was a friend and colleague of Gerard's for 30 years and we grew up in this business together.
"We were great friends and I will miss the fun we used to have. We shared great chats and many laughs over the years and I have lost someone who I greatly admired and respected.
"He will be very sadly missed."
A private service is to be held for family and closest friends and details of a memorial service are expected to be announced later.
Hall of Fame manager Sparky Anderson dead at 76
Reds fans were taken aback when Sparky Anderson showed up in Cincinnati for his first day as a big league manager, an unknown taking over baseball's first professional team.
Sparky who?
Really?
By the time he was done, this man with the shock of white hair and schoolboy nickname would produce a considerable list of achievements that featured three World Series titles - including crowns in each league - and a Hall of Fame entry on his resume.
Anderson, who directed the Big Red Machine to back-to-back championships and won another in Detroit, died Thursday from complications of dementia in Thousand Oaks, Calif. He was 76. A day earlier, his family said he'd been placed in hospice care.
Anderson was the first manager to win World Series titles in both leagues and the only manager to lead two franchises in career wins.
rest of the story: http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/11/04/1908668/hall-of-fame-manager-sparky-anderson.html