Notable Obituaries.

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Tony Ganios

Porky’s fan favourite Tony Ganios dies aged 64

The actor was known for his roles in The Wanderers and Die Hard 2

www.independent.co.uk

 

[Deleted member 294929]

Tony Ganios

Porky’s fan favourite Tony Ganios dies aged 64

The actor was known for his roles in The Wanderers and Die Hard 2

www.independent.co.uk

Can you remember what the Forerunner was (the idea behind) for the Porkys films

 

[ic1927]

Can you remember what the Forerunner was (the idea behind) for the Porkys films

No, I've not seen the Porkys films, I only know Ganios from the Wanderers film, one of my favourite films.

 

[Deleted member 294929]

No, I've not seen the Porkys films, I only know Ganios from the Wanderers film, one of my favourite films.

Porkys and Hot bubble gum I believe where remakes of the Lemon Popsicle films dubbed to English they were filmed in Tel Aviv with a West German film production.

 

[ReganAndCarter]

Steve Lawrence

Steve Lawrence dies at 88: Go Away Little Girl singer

Singer Steve Lawrence has died at the age of 88 after battling Alzheimer's Disease. His cause of death was caused by 'complications due to Alzheimer's disease,' according to a release.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[Mottie]

Akira Toriyama

Dragon Ball: Japan manga creator Akira Toriyama dies

Dragon Ball is one of the most influential and best-selling Japanese comics of all time.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Odds]

Porkys and Hot bubble gum I believe where remakes of the Lemon Popsicle films dubbed to English they were filmed in Tel Aviv with a West German film production.

Bob Clark, the director of Porky’s, drew inspiration from his own high school experiences in the 1950s. The film’s realistic portrayal of teenage life resonated with audiences and added authenticity to the storytelling.

"Is Mike Hunt there?"

 

[Deleted member 294929]

Bob Clark, the director of Porky’s, drew inspiration from his own high school experiences in the 1950s. The film’s realistic portrayal of teenage life resonated with audiences and added authenticity to the storytelling.

"Is Mike Hunt there?"

Very similar story line with Lemon Popsicle and Hot bubblegum

 

[ic1927]

RIP, Jimmy Husband

Latest news from Everton Football Club

www.evertonfc.com

 

[ic1927]

Eric Carmen: All By Myself singer and Raspberries frontman dies

The Ohio-born singer-songwriter rose to fame with the power pop group before achieving solo success, with hits including Hungry Eyes and Never Gonna Fall In Love Again.

news.sky.com

 

[Stivino]

Karl Wallinger

 

[Justin Passing]

Eric Carmen: All By Myself singer and Raspberries frontman dies

The Ohio-born singer-songwriter rose to fame with the power pop group before achieving solo success, with hits including Hungry Eyes and Never Gonna Fall In Love Again.

news.sky.com

Factiod - when he famously used a section from Rachmaninov (1873–1943), he thought it must be out of coyright. It wasn't so he had to pay the heirs.

 

[Mottie]

Iron lung man.

Paul Alexander: 'Man in the iron lung' dies at the age of 78

Paul Alexander worked as a lawyer and lived for decades in a metal cylinder which breathed for him.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[blup]

Phillipe de Gaulle aged 102

Only son of Charles, he fought with the Free French as our ally in WW2, good enough for me

 

[seasickstevie]

That's a shame. I always enjoyed his 'pub singer' charecter when i tuned in during the 80s - he reminded me of the guy who sang the 'R Whites Lemonade' ad.: like The Kenny Everett Show. But not so mad.

That was Elvis Costello's dad (R Whites ad)