Notable Obituaries.

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Brian Eldridge

How many Brian's are there out there?

Heartbreaking obituary of man bullied and shunned all his life

Brian Eldridge lived a life of solitude and exploitation until his tragic death last month, his brother Steve said, after writing a heartbreaking obituary for the lonely janitor that sparked sadness online.

www.dailymail.co.uk

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BBC News - Clarence Avant: Music industry legend known as the 'Black Godfather' dies aged 92

Clarence Avant: Music industry legend known as the 'Black Godfather' dies aged 92

Known as the Godfather of Black Music, he worked with everyone from Bill Withers to Michael Jackson.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

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Lawrence Churcher. Last Royal Navy Dunkirk vet.

Hampshire: Last Royal Navy Dunkirk veteran dies aged 102

Lawrence Churcher, from Hampshire, is remembered as a "truly remarkable man" by WW2 vets charity.

www.bbc.co.uk

To coin an American saying, Thank you for your service.

 

[Odds]

I recently recorded The World at War to watch again and the final episode showed many veteran's marching past the Cenotaph in the 70s. Far fewer these days and soon none of that generation will remain. Thankfully, their memories will never die.

 

[Mottie]

Clarence Avant

Clarence Avant: Music industry legend known as the 'Black Godfather' dies aged 92

Known as the Godfather of Black Music, he worked with everyone from Bill Withers to Michael Jackson.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

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Clarence Avant

Clarence Avant: Music industry legend known as the 'Black Godfather' dies aged 92

Known as the Godfather of Black Music, he worked with everyone from Bill Withers to Michael Jackson.

www.bbc.co.uk

#1967 - you even thanked the post

 

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#1967 - you even thanked the post

Giving myself a few kicks to the head.

 

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Patricia Bredin.

UK's first Eurovision singer Patricia Bredin dies aged 88

Hull-born Patricia Bredin was the first person to represent the UK at Eurovision in 1957.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

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Darren Kent: Game Of Thrones and EastEnders actor dies aged 36

Darren Kent, who appeared in Game Of Thrones, EastEnders, Les Misérables and Malpractice, is hailed as "one of the kindest people" and a "talented caring soul" by colleagues paying tribute.

news.sky.com

 

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Harris Mann.

You'll all know some of his most 'memorable' works.

https://www.aronline.co.uk/people/harris-mann-1938-2023/

 

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Parky.

Sir Michael Parkinson: Chat show host dies aged 88

He was one of British TV's biggest names, with a long-running, star-studded Saturday night chat show.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Stivino]

I liked Parky, he was the best interviewer, ever.

 

[Odds]

They really don't make 'em like Parky any more. So many legends on his show, from Fred Astaire to Peter Sellers. His interview with Ali was fantastic but my favourite has to be Spike Milligan.

 

[blup]

He interviewed all the big hollywood stars going back to the 1930's, the only one where he (almost) lost it was rod hull and emu.

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[JohnD]

And that drunken actor.