Obituary/RIP Recent Passings (Threads Merged)

[galenkia]

Legendary Jamaican musician and producer Lee 'Scratch' Perry aged 85.

RIP

[Lemondropkid]

Lee Scratch Perry, now he was a character R.I.P, one of his productions from 1977.

 

[Horizondave]

Roger Cox.

I seem to be reading on Facebook that a great Pattaya character I knew from my days living on the dark side has passed away (seems around 2 weeks back). I am only reading about a funeral so didn't know the guy had been ill.  I would be happy if any body here could confirm this as he was at one time a member of Pattaya Live but not sure if he was on this forum. I remember going to a party for the girls of Noi's Bar (Lee) at a bowling alley and Roger's skills were most impressive.

Lovely guy. RIP

Edited August 30, 2021 by Horizondave

[forcebwithu]

Back from my bike ride and saw a disturbing sight. On the south end of 2nd Rd I saw about a half dozen police around something on the sidewalk. Kind of figured what it would be and as I rode passed saw it was the body of a homeless person under a blanket. Sad that he or she left this world alone and destitute. RIP

[Glasseye]

1 minute ago, forcebwithu said:

Back from my bike ride and saw a disturbing sight. On the south end of 2nd Rd I saw about a half dozen police around something on the sidewalk. Kind of figured what it would be and as I rode passed saw it was the body of a homeless person under a blanket. Sad that he or she left this world alone and destitute. RIP

 

Yes, probably like many of us (me included).

[forcebwithu]

Willard Scott, longtime weatherman for 'Today,' dies at 87

Willard Scott, former longtime weatherman for 'Today,' who was known for his outgoing, jovial personality, and for celebrating the lives of viewers who had reached their milestone 100th birthdays, has died, according to the NBC show. He was 87.

The show said Scott died this week, according to fellow weatherman, Al Roker.

"We lost Willard Scott," Roker wrote on Twitter. "Passed peacefully at 87 surrounded by family, including his daughters Sally and Mary and his lovely wife, Paris. He was truly my second dad and am where I am today because of his generous spirit. Willard was truly a broadcast #icon."
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[Stillearly]

Terribly sad , only 39

Girls Aloud singer Sarah Harding, 39, who had breast cancer, died on Sunday morning, her mother has said.

Harding revealed in August 2020 that she had been diagnosed with the disease, which had spread to other parts of her body.

Her mother Marie announced the news on Instagram, describing her "beautiful" daughter as "a bright, shining star".

Earlier this year Harding revealed doctors had told her she would not see another Christmas.

[Freee!!]

May she rest in peace.

[Derek Dangleberries]

Three of my sisters died of breast cancer but at least they were over 55 years old. 39 is so young, poor girl. RIP.

[Golfingboy]

2 hours ago, Stillearly said:

Terribly sad , only 39

Girls Aloud singer Sarah Harding, 39, who had breast cancer, died on Sunday morning, her mother has said.

Harding revealed in August 2020 that she had been diagnosed with the disease, which had spread to other parts of her body.

Her mother Marie announced the news on Instagram, describing her "beautiful" daughter as "a bright, shining star".

Earlier this year Harding revealed doctors had told her she would not see another Christmas.

Terrible to go that young, but I’ve always heard that especially with breast cancer, it kills so much faster in younger ladies. 
I’m shocked I never heard of Girls Aloud, or recognized their tunes. PopStars was a popular show in early 2000’s, the Canadian version’s winner produced a local #1 single, then disappeared. Usually any successful US, UK or Aussie singers will receive airplay in Canada…..not so in this case

[Glasseye]

56 minutes ago, Derek Dangleberries said:

Three of my sisters died of breast cancer but at least they were over 55 years old. 39 is so young, poor girl. RIP.

 

Sorry to hear that mate. 

 

Cancer is such a Dog awful thing. I can't think of anything that can be more devastating to almost all families than cancer. It touches nearly everyone either directly or indirectly. I sure hope that one day it will be approached with the full attention and research investment that needs to be committed.

[Aqualung]

3 hours ago, Derek Dangleberries said:

Three of my sisters died of breast cancer but at least they were over 55 years old. 39 is so young, poor girl. RIP.

Bloody Nora mate!  

That's bound to be tough. 

[Stillearly]

3 hours ago, Derek Dangleberries said:

Three of my sisters died of breast cancer but at least they were over 55 years old. 39 is so young, poor girl. RIP.

Sorry to hear that , my cousin had it , but was caught in time , horrible illness 

[forcebwithu]

For those of us who have enjoyed the kebabs at Ket Chicken Kebab stand on Soi Dianna and the wonderful service of the husband and wife team of Fin and Nok, I have sad news. I learned from Fin that Nok passed away suddenly in July from a stroke at the young age of 48. They were married 31 years and together they had run the kebab stand for the last 12 years.

I offer my heartfelt condolences to Fin, their family and all their friends. She was taken from us too soon.

Rest In Peace Nok

[Golfingboy]

No way! Michael K Williams, who played the  stickup artist Omar Little in “The Wire”, gone at only 54…..I’m in shock. Edit: paraphernalia found near the body, he had known struggles with drugs. Damn

Also French actor Jean Paul Belmondo passes at 88. Never saw his movies, but in the VHS days around 1986, remember seeing his films all over the video store

 

Edited September 6, 2021 by Golfingboy

[Stillearly]

^ one of my favourite characters, was just watching the series again recently.. 😞

 

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9963685/The-star-Wire-actor-Michael-K-Williams-dead-New-York-City-apartment.html

[Golfingboy]

28 minutes ago, Stillearly said:

^ one of my favourite characters, was just watching the series again recently.. 😞

 

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9963685/The-star-Wire-actor-Michael-K-Williams-dead-New-York-City-apartment.html

“I don’t know much about poker, but these .45’s beat a full house”

”Money don’t got any owners, just spenders”

[Atticus]

49 minutes ago, Golfingboy said:

No way! Michael K Williams, who played the  stickup artist Omar Little in “The Wire”, gone at only 54…..I’m in shock. Edit: paraphernalia found near the body, he had known struggles with drugs. Damn

Also French actor Jean Paul Belmondo passes at 88. Never saw his movies, but in the VHS days around 1986, remember seeing his films all over the video store

 

R.I.P. Jean-Paul Belmondo. One of the greats of 1960's French New Wave cinema.

 

[Krapow]

Suspected overdose.

Edit - Michael Williams.

Edited September 6, 2021 by Krapow

[Proffesor]

Have just seen it reported ( on another board ) that Callum Mackie ( Solar Golf ) has passed away after a long battle with cancer.

I was introduced to Callum by a group of guys who enjoyed a decent curry; he was a great "teller of tales" and an all round "decent bloke". He will be missed.

Condolences to his friends & family. May he Rest In Peace.

[tommy dee]

17 minutes ago, Proffesor said:

Have just seen it reported ( on another board ) that Callum Mackie ( Solar Golf ) has passed away after a long battle with cancer.

I was introduced to Callum by a group of guys who enjoyed a decent curry; he was a great "teller of tales" and an all round "decent bloke". He will be missed.

Condolences to his friends & family. May he Rest In Peace.

aah steve, sorry to hear that, we were talking about C just the other day together.  RIP  the golf man.

[Derek Dangleberries]

On 9/6/2021 at 12:36 PM, forcebwithu said:

For those of us who have enjoyed the kebabs at Ket Chicken Kebab stand on Soi Dianna and the wonderful service of the husband and wife team of Fin and Nok, I have sad news. I learned from Fin that Nok passed away suddenly in July from a stroke at the young age of 48. They were married 31 years and together they had run the kebab stand for the last 12 years.

I offer my heartfelt condolences to Fin, their family and all their friends. She was taken from us too soon.

Rest In Peace Nok

I am sorry but this is the first time I read this.

Of course some "famous" people that have died and have brought joy to our lives. Of course people die, but sometimes it is important to remember "normal people" in our lives.

I remember MM being upset because he didn't take one last look inside the open coffin of one of his girls and the angst of not telling her young barfine how she felt about hm.

[Jambo]

7 hours ago, Proffesor said:

Have just seen it reported ( on another board ) that Callum Mackie ( Solar Golf ) has passed away after a long battle with cancer.

I was introduced to Callum by a group of guys who enjoyed a decent curry; he was a great "teller of tales" and an all round "decent bloke". He will be missed.

Condolences to his friends & family. May he Rest In Peace.

I knew Callum for some 15 years.

First met him in the FLB Bar where we enjoyed a drink together and swapped stories and at least one of their girls. 😄

He became my friend, golfing buddy and for years we would all meet up at "The Top Table" in Secrets most weekends.

He was great company and very entertaining.

He fought the cancer and even when he needed the assistance of portable oxygen he still managed to meet up for that curry.

He enjoyed life to the full and will be missed by all that had been privileged to know him.

RiP mate.

                                                                      

[Atticus]

On 9/6/2021 at 11:39 PM, Atticus said:

R.I.P. Jean-Paul Belmondo. One of the greats of 1960's French New Wave cinema.

 

Classy send-off for Jean-Paul Belmondo:

https://twitter.com/BFMTV/status/1435986567605194760?s=20

 

[Butch]

On 9/8/2021 at 2:41 AM, Proffesor said:

Have just seen it reported ( on another board ) that Callum Mackie ( Solar Golf ) has passed away after a long battle with cancer.

I was introduced to Callum by a group of guys who enjoyed a decent curry; he was a great "teller of tales" and an all round "decent bloke". He will be missed.

Condolences to his friends & family. May he Rest In Peace.

That's sad news. I met him a few times in Catz and had a few beers with him and Robin. He sorted me out a set of left handed Golf clubs for one of the Mistys Golf days (Ride her cup).

Condolences to his loved ones and RIP.

Edited September 11, 2021 by Butch