2017 The Respectful RIP List :(

[Smudger]

Was in Duty Free from 84-86.

And Corrie, I think

[ik9000]

Was in Duty Free from 84-86.

Yeah I read that in the BBC article, but didn't recognise the programme either. Guess it passed me by.

[CAT-THE-FIFTH]

Co-founder of AC/DC,Malcom Young RIP:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-42037566

[ik9000]

RIP Jana Novotna She was only aged 49!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/42049507

[g8ina]

and one we will not miss, Charles Manson ...

[peterb]

and one we will not miss, Charles Manson ...

No, not someone who I would really want to Rest in Peace - along with Moors Murderer Ian Brady who died in May.

[ik9000]

pieces?

[Splash]

...surrounded by his family?

[sammyc]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-33181740

Rodney Bewes

Sigh. Will be best known to most for the Likely Lads, of which I am v fond - always a hallmark of good writing if you can conduct exchanges, indeed whole conversations, in the style of the characters (which I do, frequently).

RIP our kid.

[Jonj1611]

Enjoyed his stuff, rip.

[peterb]

I was saddened to hear this brilliant writing.

James Bollam (who played the other likely lad and probably had a more successful career) hasn't been seen much of late. Bridget Forsyth (Thelma) is still on the small screen ("Still Open All Hours" for example)

[sammyc]

Yes, JB as you say not seen so much on TV since leaving New Tricks but still working here & there. A lot of good, serious work under his belt (in the spirit of its being nice to appreciate the living ), stage/film &c. At the lighter comedy-drama end, always meant to give the Beiderbecke Trilogy a re-watch - he also had a cameo in another Alan Plater BBC one-off drama, The Last Will and Testament of Billy Two-Sheds, which featured new Dr Who Jodie Whittaker in a very early, if not her earliest, TV appearance. A train of connection which leads nowhere in particular except by being topical and that I [modestly] credit myself with having recognized her as an actor with potential.

[Jonj1611]

David Cassidy - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-42076323

[g8ina]

I know we are now in 2017, but remembering how awful last year was, I spotted this in FB :



Bit of a shock even now to see all those familiar faces

[Zak33]

Lemy with his hand on Princes shoulder is a funny site, it has to be said!

[g8ina]

I rather like the way Greg Lake is just behind Keith Emerson, I still miss em.