Well known personalities who have passed away recently (Renamed)

[Jerry_Atrick]

May have been a rought start to the year, but a couple of them had a pretty good innings... so well done to them.

[old man emu]

Notorious former NSW policeman, Roger Rogerson has passed away.

 

[onetrack]

I often wonder at what point, or for what reason, Rogerson went from a genuine good cop, and turned into a common murderous crim? His innate morality and ethics must have been weak from the very beginning. 

[old man emu]

The irony is that if he was making a heap of money from criminal activities, he didn't exhibit wealth. He lived in a modest house in a blue collar suburb. I think he owned a Cherokee, but that's no worse that having a membership in a posh golf club. When I met him he was quite an affable sort of bloke. My meetings were just because he happened to be visiting one of his friends who ran a welding business I was taking repairs to.

 

I see that Channel 7 has acquired a copy of the Police Occurrence Pad entry relating to the death of Lanfranchi. The incorrectly call it his "statement". It's not. It's a summary of the circumstances and a checklist of who was told about it; who collected crime scene evidence and who dealt with the Report of the death to the Coroner. He might have signed it, but that is only as the creator of the entry on the Occurrence Pad. It could not be used in a Trial because, technically, it wasn't made of his "free will" . Making the entry was a requirement that had to be met to follow procedural rules. In other words, making the entry was a job requirement.

[rgmwa]

Melanie Safka died 24 Jan 2024 at age 76.  Perhaps never a superstar but her songs still pop up regularly.

[old man emu]

It's crook when you remember the song, but don't know who recorded it. I keep trying to figure out if there is sexual innuendo in Brand New Key.

[onetrack]

Quite possibly. Not many recall that roller skates in that era needed to be adjusted with a key. She had a new pair of roller skates, and he had a brand new key. He had what she wanted, she said. Take that in any number of ways.

 

https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/30414/11-modern-antiques-todays-kids-have-probably-never-seen

 

Edited February 2 by onetrack

[old man emu]

The actor who played Private Pike in Dad's Army, Ian Lavender passed away this month at the age of 77.

 

[red750]

Steve Harley, Cockney Rebel frontman, dies aged 73.

 

Steve Harley, the frontman of the British rock group Cockney Rebel, has died aged 73.

 

The English singer and songwriter, best known for his 1975 song Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me), had been receiving treatment for cancer. He died at his Suffolk home on Sunday morning.

 

Stephen Malcolm Ronald Nice (27 February 1951 - 17 March 2024), better known by his stage name Steve Harley, was an English singer and songwriter, best known as frontman of the glam rock group Cockney Rebel.

[red750]

Louis Gossett Jr., who won an Academy Award for his performance in “An Officer and a Gentleman” and an Emmy for the groundbreaking miniseries “Roots,” has died at age 87, according to a statement from his family.

[red750]

Victorian youth worker Les Twentyman dies aged 76, after dedicating years to social justice causes.

[Litespeed]

On 30/03/2024 at 4:15 PM, red750 said:

Victorian youth worker Les Twentyman dies aged 76, after dedicating years to social justice causes.

Les is that rare individual who actually deserves a state funeral.

[red750]

O.J. Simpson has died of cancer at age 76.

[facthunter]

Who Cares??  The radio has been full of it. Now, IF it was Trump I'd want proof and more fizzy white,  Nev

[spacesailor]

I Agree .

More champers .

spacesailor

[Jerry_Atrick]

Whilst I would not want anyine ot hve their lives cut short unnaturally, he was one that I feel the world is a bit better off without.

[red750]

[red750]

One of the founding members of legendary Aussie rock band The Masters Apprentices has died after a six-year cancer battle.

 

Gavin Webb, the band’s bass player, was in the group from its beginnings in 1965 until 1968, later joining them again for a series of reunion shows.

[red750]

American “rock and roll guitar god”, and pioneer of the famous “twang” musical sound, Duane Eddy, has died after a battle with cancer. He was 86.

 

 

[red750]

Brian Wenzel, played Sgt Frank Gilroy on A Country Practice.

 

[red750]

Australian rock star Ignatius Jones, best known as the frontman for Jimmy and the Boys, has died aged 67. He died at his home in the Philippines on Tuesday after a short illness. His sister Monica Trapaga announced his death in a statement on Wednesday. It read: ‘It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of Ignatius Jones AM, after a short illness. He died peacefully at 9.30pm, Sydney time, last night (7 May) at Iloilo City, the Philippines’ 

[pmccarthy]

Hmm… never heard of him or them.

[red750]

Bob Rogers: Sydney radio legend dies at the age of 97 as tributes flock in from devastated fans

 

Australia's longest serving DJ Bob Rogers has died at the age of 97.

 

The radio legend sadly passed away at his Mosman home surrounded by his family, with tributes flocking in from devastated fans.

 

The 2CH broadcaster - who famously toured with The Beatles - is survived by his devoted wife of 74 years, Jerry, and their four daughters.

 

'He really was a legend, he was a radio icon in Australia. He will be badly missed.' 

 

During his 78 years on Sydney airwaves, Bob carved out a hugely successful radio career and memorably presented Australia's first Top 40 show back in 1958.

 

In a huge career highlight, he was also sent to London in 1964 to join The Beatles as they made their way Down Under for their one and only Australian tour. 

 

Before his retirement in October 2020, Bob had presented the six-hour Saturday night Reminiscing program for more than 20 years on Sydney radio station 2CH.

 

Fans took to social media to pay tribute to Bob as they shared their devastation over the sad news of his passing.

[red750]

Former Hey,Hey,It's Saturday funnyman and announcer John Blackman has died, aged 76. He suffered mouth cancer and had part of his jaw removed.

 

 

[old man emu]

Last night my sister, in her late 70s, commented that it concerned her that so many people are dying in their 70s. She's still very active - some say too active - but there is still that thought in the back of one's mind. It doesn't help her that one of her activities, being involved the the RSL is that she is the one who arranges the RSL's participation in the funerals of ex-service personnel. from the district.