Notable Obituaries.

[Ihavenojob]

Stanley Baxter

Comedian Stanley Baxter dies aged 99

Baxter, who was born in Glasgow, was one of the biggest stars on British television for several decades.

www.bbc.co.uk

He didn't make many shows because they were so lavish and expensive, but they were worth it.

 

[fillyboy]

He didn't make many shows because they were so lavish and expensive, but they were worth it.

I thought he'd died long ago because he was so rarely mentioned, good to see he cracked on to a good old age. As you say his shows were top notch.

 

[crystal ball]

Joanna Trollope

Author Joanna Trollope dies aged 82

The writer was famous for her stories about romance and intrigue in rural middle England.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[securespark]

Stanley Baxter

Comedian Stanley Baxter dies aged 99

Baxter, who was born in Glasgow, was one of the biggest stars on British television for several decades.

www.bbc.co.uk

His favourite sketch of mine...

"...I won't be trifled with!"

 

[diy_fun_uk]

He didn't make many shows because they were so lavish and expensive, but they were worth it.

As with many great comedians, it's tragic to read he led a pretty miserable life. However in a (cruel) way, that's often what gives them the fuel to be a great comedian.

 

[Odds]

A tragic life?

A fine obituary in the Guardian gives a nuanced portrait of a talented chap.

 

[Mottie]

Rob and Michele Reiner.

Rob Reiner: Hollywood director and wife Michele found dead in LA home

He directed classic films including The Princess Bride, This is Spinal Tap and When Harry Met Sally.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Mottie]

Rob and Michele Reiner.

Rob Reiner: Hollywood director and wife Michele found dead in LA home

He directed classic films including The Princess Bride, This is Spinal Tap and When Harry Met Sally.

www.bbc.co.uk

Their son has been arrested.

Updates: Hollywood director Rob Reiner's son Nick arrested for murder after parents' deaths

The legendary filmmaker and his wife Michele Singer Reiner were found dead in their home in an upmarket Los Angeles neighbourhood on Sunday.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[transam]

Reiner was a good actor as well

He was in that wolf of Wall Street ??? Or what ever it was called

 

[ReganAndCarter]

Jill Freud. Actress, theatre director and wife of Clement.

Jill Freud | Actress, Producer, Soundtrack

Known for: Love Actually, Theatre Night, Whiteoaks

www.imdb.com

 

[Stivino]

Buck Rogers

 

[Mottie]

Buck Rogers

 

[crystal ball]

Harry Roberts

Harry Roberts, triple police killer behind 1966 manhunt, dies aged 89

Roberts, who murdered three police officers in Shepherd’s Bush and served 48 years in prison, was released in 2014

www.theguardian.com

During the manhunt we were on a family holiday down south, my dad was sat on bench having a ciggie waiting for the rest of us and he was questioned by two coppers, he had a passing resemblance to Roberts

 

[Mottie]

Anthony Price. Designer.

Antony Price, designer for Bowie and Duran Duran, dies aged 80

Hailed as a visionary, the Yorkshireman will be remembered for his sculptured silhouettes and theatricality.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Tigercubrider]

And Roxy, I believe?