The Official Tribute Thread

[rollo]

Trevor Francis has died Blues best ever by a country mile.
Thank you for the memories.

RIP

 

[Easy289]

Trevor Francis former England footballer has died. RIP

 

[Scottie Dog]

Many people may not have heard of Lee Collins, possibly better known as Alpha Five on Facebook.
I'm saddened to have read today of Lee death. Although I never had the opportunity to meet Lee I found him to be a wonderful source of information on the operational side of Manchester Airport. It was only back on 10th July that Lee sent me a host of OANs which, many of you will know, I have previously used in one of my Manchester threads.
Fly high Lee and thank you for your friendship.

 

[Kevin Farnell]

Former Man City and England Striker Francis Lee has died aged 79.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/66987328

RIP

 

[Ray Finkle]

So sad to hear about the passing of Benjamin Zephaniah 🙁

Cillian Murphy pays tribute to 'gifted' Benjamin Zephaniah as he dies aged 65

He died with his wife by his side.

metro.co.uk

 

[Silvercity]

So sad to hear about the passing of Benjamin Zephaniah 🙁

Cillian Murphy pays tribute to 'gifted' Benjamin Zephaniah as he dies aged 65

He died with his wife by his side.

metro.co.uk

Very sad news, man of the people.

 

[Kevin Farnell]

Steve Wright R.I.P.
Deeply saddened to learn of the death of DJ/Presenter Steve Wright

Steve Wright: BBC Radio 2 presenter dies aged 69

The DJ hosted programmes on the BBC for more than four decades, including his popular afternoon show.

www.bbc.co.uk

When I was at school, pupils would take in radio's just so that they could get a short listen to his 'Steve Wright in the Afternoon' show on Radio 1, during afternoon break. He really had a cult following.
Rest in Peace Steve, and thanks for all the laughs.

 

[Aviador]

I always remember listening to him from an early age, probably as way back as I can remember. I always loved the factoids and all the other little extras he'd throw into his show that back then, the whole nation listened to. He had such a unique voice.

RIP Steve Wright

 

[Ray Finkle]

Gutted that we lost Carl Weathers a couple of weeks ago 🙁

Carl Weathers: Actor best known for playing Apollo Creed in Rocky films dies aged 76

The US actor's family called him an "exceptional human being who lived an extraordinary life".

news.sky.com

 

[HPsauce]

Sad to hear of the death of Hairy Biker Dave Myers, 66. Such a down to earth and likeable team with his mate Si.
I saw the programme about his cancer treatment ( at Birmingham Queen Elizabeth Hospital) and how he was battling to get back to full health.
Cancer is so cruel.

 

[Kevin Farnell]

Steve Harley (Cockney Rebel) RIP

Saddened to learn that Steve Harley of Cockney Rebel, best known for their hit 'Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me)' has passed away aged 73.

Steve Harley: Cockney Rebel singer dies at 73

The rock star had been forced to pause touring to undergo treatment for cancer.

www.bbc.co.uk

RIP, Steve and thanks for one of my all time favourite songs.

 

[Ianbutty]

How sad that in the past week we have lost two great keyboardists - Michael Pinder and Richard Tandy - from two of our greatest musical exports - The Moody Blues and ELO.

Always will their music live on.

 

[Kevin Farnell]

Although, I'm not too familiar with The Moody Blues, I do know and like several of their songs. E.L.O is a different story. I love everything they have done and 'Discovery' was the first album that I ever bought.
Thank you for the music, gentlemen and RIP.

 

[Ray Finkle]

So sad to hear about the passing of Rob Burrow, life can be so cruel.

From the article

"He was brave beyond words. In these last few months he has taught me so much about courage, kindness and love."

Rob Burrow: Leeds Rhinos rugby league legend dies aged 41 after suffering from motor neurone disease

Rob Burrow dies at age of 41; Leeds Rhinos legend was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2019, two years after retiring from playing; Burrow won eight Super League titles and two Challenge Cup trophies with Leeds during 17-year career; he also played for England and Great Britain

www.skysports.com

 

[Aviador]

Very sad news. RIP Rob.

 

[Ashley.S.]

William Russell has sadly left us: https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/doctor-who-legend-william-russell-has-died-aged-99/

Also, Colin Gibb founding member of Black Lace left us a few days ago too: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0ddlwj4y7vo

 

[Ray Finkle]

Millwall goalkeeper Matija Sarkic has passed away at the young age of 26. Didn't play many games for Birmingham but still got the supporters player of the season.

So sad 🙁

Millwall goalkeeper Matija Sarkic dies aged 26

Matija Sarkic signed for Millwall last summer after leaving Wolves; the 26-year-old also played for Aston Villa, Birmingham City and Stoke City; Sarkic, who was born in Grimsby, represented Montenegro

www.skysports.com

 

[David_itl]

Kevin Campbell at the age of 54 after a short illness. His best exploits were at Arsenal and Everton https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cqvvyypg33zo

 

[Ray Finkle]

RIP Sven 🙁

Always seemed like a genuinely decent guy and I'll never forget that 1-5 win in Munich.

Sven-Goran Eriksson says goodbye with heartbreaking final message

Sven Goran-Eriksson issued a heartbreaking final goodbye message before he died aged 76 following a terminal cancer diagnosis. The former England football manager shared in January that he was approaching the end of his life and would have a year left to live in a "best case" scenario. A...

www.independent.co.uk

 

[juliet-fox-9]

James Earl Jones has passed away.

I’m sure he will be remembered with great fondness as his voice was part of what made the Star Wars and Lion King films iconic.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ce81rkg87w8o