The Dead Thread

[Kurt.]

Ozzie tried to strangle his wife but a lot of hero worship for him, enjoy your memories

Otherwise known as a struggle cuddle

 

[Bluesaint]

Ray French the BBC Rugby League (I know, ‘Wool sport’) commentator passed away earlier today.

Had a very distinctive voice and style, certainly the voice of rugby league for a long period of time

Sad to hear this. I grew up in sunny St Helens and Ray was a very respected rugby league and union man, as well as a teacher at Cowley High. Had a few very hazy nights out in the town with some friends of friends that included his son, Gary, also an ex union pro.

 

[Eggs]

Ray French the BBC Rugby League (I know, ‘Wool sport’) commentator passed away earlier today.

Had a very distinctive voice and style, certainly the voice of rugby league for a long period of time

 

[Shevin Keedy]

On average, approximately 150,000 people die each day worldwide from various causes. Cardiovascular diseases and infectious diseases are the leading causes of death, followed by cancer, respiratory diseases, and other specific conditions like asthma and suicide

I honestly would have thought that number would be higher.

I know, but that's what I found interesting, today's cohort all shuffled off after I had posted it.

 

[Rita_Poon]

I know, but that's what I found interesting, today's cohort all shuffled off after I had posted it.

well, seems you've found the answer then...

 

[Shevin Keedy]

well, seems you've found the answer then...

Exactly, all I need now is a question.

 

[Exeter_Gently]

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Sad...loved listening to him on Merseyside.

 

[Rita_Poon]

Exactly, all I need now is a question.

 

[notrevE5]

 

[NeilMorepies]

Tom Lehrer :-(

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/27/arts/music/tom-lehrer-dead.html

 

[Groucho]

Tom Lehrer :-(

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/27/arts/music/tom-lehrer-dead.html

Tom Lehrer :-(

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/27/arts/music/tom-lehrer-dead.html

Gutted.

I’ll be poisoning pigeons in the park in tribute later.

 

[NeilMorepies]

Gutted.

I’ll be poisoning pigeons in the park in tribute later.

Just watch you don’t get arrested for impersonating Aldo.

 

[RufusCat]

Irish National Hunt trainer Edward O'Grady aged 75

 

[Cameron Manning]

And the answer is —I hope so because I believe there is one.

 

[chrismpw]

All ye who have tried to sing the periodic table song ... that accompanied so many chemistry videos at school, cry your salty tears of lament now.

BBC News - American musical satirist Tom Lehrer dies at 97, US media report

American musical satirist Tom Lehrer dies at 97, US media report

Lehrer, a Harvard-trained mathematician, wrote darkly humorous songs, often with political connotations.

www.bbc.com