In Memoriam Thread

[CaledonianGonzo]

RIP Mira Calix

[Smeble]

RIP Tom Parker. Died today due to inoperable brain tumour.

[FloorFiller]

13 minutes ago, Smeble said:

RIP Tom Parker. Died today due to inoperable brain tumour.

Was he not performing shows with them like a week ago, or were they touring without him in support of him?

Either way, very sad. Cancer is obviously awful at any age, but really strikes a nerve when it’s somebody so young. 

[parsonjack]

On 3/28/2022 at 6:13 PM, CaledonianGonzo said:

RIP Mira Calix

Most likely relatively unknown in mainstream circles (I admit I had to look her up) she was clearly a major force in experimental music and soundscapes who leaves a large body of work as her legacy.

Another artist gone well before their time 😢

[parsonjack]

16 minutes ago, Smeble said:

RIP Tom Parker. Died today due to inoperable brain tumour.

Very sad.  I saw him being interviewed with some of his bandmates only recently, and I was struck by his stoicism in the face of the inevitable, and how clearly supportive his bandmates were around him.

Yet another gone too soon. Thoughts with his family, loved ones and the band today.

[parsonjack]

Hey, Big Man, any chance we can ease up on the early departures for a while and at least let this thread drop off the first couple of pages?

😢

[fred quimby]

On 3/28/2022 at 6:13 PM, CaledonianGonzo said:

RIP Mira Calix

Oh had not heard this news. A sad loss, some Interesting work. Will delve into some more

[fred quimby]

24 minutes ago, Smeble said:

RIP Tom Parker. Died today due to inoperable brain tumour.

😟 watched the documentary about him a while back. It certainly a cruel world at times

[squirrelarmy]

This feels like an appropriate time to post this. 

https://www.braintumourresearch.org/
 

As a brain tumour patient I have first hand experience in this awful illness. I was lucky and mine was operable. Many others aren’t. 
 

They can affect anyone in life and the more studies that can be done on the illnesses then more lives can be saved. 

[parsonjack]

28 minutes ago, squirrelarmy said:

This feels like an appropriate time to post this. 

https://www.braintumourresearch.org/
 

As a brain tumour patient I have first hand experience in this awful illness. I was lucky and mine was operable. Many others aren’t. 
 

They can affect anyone in life and the more studies that can be done on the illnesses then more lives can be saved. 

Well said.  Glad to hear you are doing OK 👍

[CaledonianGonzo]

RIP Tabby Diamond

https://www.reggaeville.com/artist-details/mighty-diamonds/news/view/rip-tabby-diamond-mighty-diamonds-lead-singer-killed/

 

[gigpusher]

14 hours ago, squirrelarmy said:

This feels like an appropriate time to post this. 

https://www.braintumourresearch.org/
 

As a brain tumour patient I have first hand experience in this awful illness. I was lucky and mine was operable. Many others aren’t. 
 

They can affect anyone in life and the more studies that can be done on the illnesses then more lives can be saved. 

Glad you were lucky. I have a friend who was lucky and a cousin who wasn't. Sadly seems to be one of those cancers that disproportionately affect younger people as well. My cousin was only 31 when she died. 

[The Nal]

Awww

https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-60984231

 

 

[gigpusher]

55 minutes ago, The Nal said:

Awww

https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-60984231

 

 

She had a great life. Just saw that clip of her with Lady Gaga on Graham Norton and it was fantastic. 

[lazyred]

Jordan - one of the original group of punks around McClaren/Pistols etc reported as died

[fred quimby]

On 3/30/2022 at 9:56 PM, CaledonianGonzo said:

RIP Tabby Diamond

https://www.reggaeville.com/artist-details/mighty-diamonds/news/view/rip-tabby-diamond-mighty-diamonds-lead-singer-killed/

 

Blimey,  shot,horrible. I see Bunny died as well. 

Have seen the Mighty Diamonds a few times. 

[CaledonianGonzo]

RIP Cynthia Plaster Caster

Edited April 24, 2022 by CaledonianGonzo

[henry bear]

8 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

RIP Cynthia Plaster Caster

She could sure play the organ

[CaledonianGonzo]

They broke the mould when they made her.

[dondo]

RIP Denis Waterman

https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2022/may/08/dennis-waterman-minder-and-new-tricks-star-dies-aged-74?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other

[Neil]

4 minutes ago, dondo said:

RIP Denis Waterman

https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2022/may/08/dennis-waterman-minder-and-new-tricks-star-dies-aged-74?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other

he was a neighbour of my bruv when he lived in gerrard cross (now lives in germany).

Edited May 8, 2022 by Neil

[Crazyfool01]

21 minutes ago, Neil said:

he was a neighbour of my bruv when he lived in gerrard cross (now lives in germany).

My grandparents  lived there … and owned / managed the 2 schools … Thorpe house and kingscote 

[westholtschic]

On 3/30/2022 at 6:09 PM, squirrelarmy said:

This feels like an appropriate time to post this. 

https://www.braintumourresearch.org/
 

As a brain tumour patient I have first hand experience in this awful illness. I was lucky and mine was operable. Many others aren’t. 
 

They can affect anyone in life and the more studies that can be done on the illnesses then more lives can be saved. 

I worked for the charity for nearly 2 years. Met so many amazing people. My dad sadly passed away from a GBM in 2013

Edited May 8, 2022 by westholtschic

[CaledonianGonzo]

And it's goodbye to Vangelis.

[gigpusher]

1 hour ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

And it's goodbye to Vangelis.

Aw sad news!