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[steveqpr881]

R.I.P. some Eastenders actress, whose name escapes me.....
heard it on the radio this morning, but forget it almost immediately.
Not one of the big names, that's for sure.....over to kerrins??

[steveqpr881]

.....Roberta Taylor, just seen it on t'interweb;
kerrins, you had your chance!

[Kerrins]

No use asking me a question like that Steve. I have never watched a "soap" on TV in my entire life and
they have been going since about 1960!

When I was a very young Kid in the 1950's I had to put up with Mrs Dales Diary and The Archers on the radio
(or wireless as it was back then ) which I could not stand and that turned me right off them

[Kerrins]

John Mayall of The John Mayalls Bluesbreakers 1960'S cult iconic group. RIP aged 90

I have to say not really my taste in music back then.....and anyway there was no way my parents were
going to allow me to watch them perform at their regular London venue The Marquee

[steveqpr881]

No! An absolute legend of the British music scene.

[steveqpr881]

In a break from tradition, today's Celebrity Death is a famous racehorse, Istabraq.
He has run his last race......

[steveqpr881]

R.I.P. novelist Edna O'Brian.

[steveqpr881]

A point for me, as Reardon gets an obit in the latest Private Eye.

[Steve Russell]

Very sad news from the BBC. Passed away at such a young age!
May he Rest in Peace....

Former England and Surrey batter Graham Thorpe has died aged 55, the England and Wales
Cricket Board has announced.

Thorpe played 100 Tests for England between 1993 and 2005, as well as 82 one-day internationals.

A stylish left-handed batter, he scored 6,744 Test runs for England, including 16 centuries, at an average
of 44.66.

"There seem to be no appropriate words to describe the deep shock we feel at Graham's death," the ECB
said in a statement.

"More than one of England's finest-ever batters, he was a beloved member of the cricket family and revered
by fans all over the world.

"His skill was unquestioned, and his abilities and achievements across a 13-year international career brought
so much happiness to his team-mates and England and Surrey CCC supporters alike.

"Later, as a coach, he guided the best England men's talent to some incredible victories across all formats of
the game.

"The cricket world is in mourning today. Our hearts go out to his wife Amanda, his children, father Geoff, and
all of his family and friends during this unimaginably difficult time.

"We will always remember Graham for his extraordinary contributions to the sport."

[Kerrins]

Very sad news that at an early age too. I believe he did get an illness a few years ago.