The two Hairy Bikers were the perfect antidote to the self centred bullying persona of Gordon Ramsay.
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Tony Green, former darts commentator and Jim Bowen’s sidekick on Bullseye.
Seen a few Peston click bait links recently. Also Zoe Ball has commented on her getting a lot.
BBC Scotland presenter Nick Sheridan aged 32
Reports saying he collapsed whilst out running. Second time it had happened seemingly. So sad, a very talented journalist, writer and musician.
Kurt Wallinger, formerly of World Party and The Waterboys. Put The Message In The Box, what a great song.
Eric Carmen.
Loved Overnight Sensation (Hit Record) when he was in The Raspberries. Not so much his solo stuff....
Charlie Bird Irish journalist. RIP
https://youtu.be/J5c5qUfw8UY?si=tZ8-g0VinuNbhhmG
Brings back memories of the 70s.
https://youtu.be/iN9CjAfo5n0?si=KQ_ASMN4ODK2LIQJ
Just reading of the passing of Steve Harley after a short battle with cancer.
Louis Gossett Jnr
Memories of a few dodgy action movies in the 80's.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-68693180
Gerry Conway, drummer with Fairport Convention. Also played with many others including Cat Stevens, Al Stewart and Iain Matthews.
Larry Lloyd ex Liverpool, and Forest stalwart during their glory years.
Ultravox Guitarist Chriss Cross, co-wrote Vienna with Midge Ure
died last week but the news just disclosed last night
Professor Peter Higgs, aged 94.
Used to see him about town doing his shopping, and I'd have liked to congratulate him on his achievement but a) he didn't look like someone who would appreciate attention from randomers while he was buying his dinner and b) I'd have been worried he WOULD appreciate it, and start talking about particle physics, about which I know nothing.
OJ Simpson
Vincent Friell Trainspotting and Still Game actor
Samantha Burroughs, wife of actor and tv presenter Warwick Davis. A lesser known actress than her very well known spouse.
Dickey Betts, guitarist with the Allman Brothers.
Immortalised by the theme song to Top Gear, but so much more than that.