February
I think, therefore I am, I think ...
That was a bit of a shock to hear about today.
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Deaths of Minor Celebrities
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Meglos
HAVE A NECTARINE, GONK
It is a bit odd that anything like that is glossed over in favour of glowing tributes to 'National Treasures'.
I often found Dame Edna amusing, but after hearing about some of Barry's opinions it did affect what I thought of him as a person.
Yes, the Chaser did a song about that.
BBpenguin88
Well-Known Member
Why Barry Humphries most outrageous character wouldn't survive today
Racist, sexist, homophobic, a shameless drunk vulgarian who dribbled spit, told toilet jokes and ogled women, Sir Les Patterson was Barry Humphries' most favourite character.
Meglos
HAVE A NECTARINE, GONK
It wasn't just that character though.Why Barry Humphries most outrageous character wouldn't survive today
Racist, sexist, homophobic, a shameless drunk vulgarian who dribbled spit, told toilet jokes and ogled women, Sir Les Patterson was Barry Humphries' most favourite character.www.dailymail.co.uk
The article doesn't mention Barry's own attitude towards trans people.
SeanE
I loathe sport on TV...
Harry Belafonte, aged 96
www.nytimes.com
Harry Belafonte, 96, Dies; Barrier-Breaking Singer, Actor and Activist
In the 1950s, when segregation was still widespread, his ascent to the upper echelon of show business was historic. But his primary focus was civil rights.
Meglos
HAVE A NECTARINE, GONK
Jerry Springer
www.tmz.com
Jerry Springer Dead at 79
Jerry Springer, one of the most influential and controversial figures in TV history, has died ... TMZ has confirmed.
www.tmz.com
Jock Zonfrillo, 46 !
www.theguardian.com
Jock Zonfrillo, MasterChef Australia judge and chef, dies aged 46
The Scottish-Australian chef’s death was confirmed by his family, who said they were ‘devastated’ after he died on Sunday
www.theguardian.com
February
I think, therefore I am, I think ...
Oooh I missed this one!Jerry Springer
Jerry Springer Dead at 79
Jerry Springer, one of the most influential and controversial figures in TV history, has died ... TMZ has confirmed.
I was guilty of watching The Jerry Springer Show for quite some time back in the day.
oddjob
Well-Known Member
Gordon Lightfoot, 84, singer songwriter
amp.theguardian.com
Gordon Lightfoot, Canadian singer-songwriter, dies aged 84
Musician best known for folk-pop hits such as If You Could Read My Mind and The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald continued to tour in his later years
amp.theguardian.com
BBpenguin88
Well-Known Member
I think all of you are beautifulGordon Lightfoot, 84, singer songwriter
Gordon Lightfoot, Canadian singer-songwriter, dies aged 84
Musician best known for folk-pop hits such as If You Could Read My Mind and The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald continued to tour in his later years
SeanE
I loathe sport on TV...
Ray Stevenson, aged 58
(Also Titus Pullo in HBO's Rome...)
gizmodo.com
(Also Titus Pullo in HBO's Rome...)
Ray Stevenson Has Died at the Age of 58: Star of RRR, Thor, Star Wars
Ray Stevenson, star of Punisher War Zone, Star Wars Clone Wars, Ahsoka, Thor, RRR, Black Sails, Rome, and many more, has died at the age of 58.
gizmodo.com
oddjob
Well-Known Member
Rolf Harris, 93, you-know-what
www.bbc.com
Rolf Harris: Serial abuser and ex-entertainer dies aged 93
The disgraced former TV entertainer, who was jailed for indecent assaults on girls, dies aged 93.
www.bbc.com
Oh what a shame <s>Rolf Harris, 93, you-know-what
Rolf Harris: Serial abuser and ex-entertainer dies aged 93
The disgraced former TV entertainer, who was jailed for indecent assaults on girls, dies aged 93.
February
I think, therefore I am, I think ...
Not a nice way to be remembered.Rolf Harris, 93, you-know-what
Rolf Harris: Serial abuser and ex-entertainer dies aged 93
The disgraced former TV entertainer, who was jailed for indecent assaults on girls, dies aged 93.
