2020 The Respectful RIP List :(

[Saracen999]

So use to them just being "there" you don't notice the passage of time

Somewhat.

But what I really meant was that like air and gravity, you don't really notice them, you just take them for granted, until they aren't there any more. Then you'd sure notice.

[sammyc]

So use to them just being "there" you don't notice the passage of time

Partly because he was largely (apparently) unchanging - you could check in/cross paths occasionally and think, yes, NP's still there & still the same, therefore time can hardly be moving. From a selfish point of view, much more reassuring than watching other faces from your media/TV era change beyond recognition, as an unsettling mirror to yourself.

Definitely a major end of era loss. Lots of comments out there about his niceness. A good egg.

[Apex]

Neville Buswell

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-51268078

[Apex]

Reed Mullin - Corrosion Of Conformity drummer

https://www.kerrang.com/the-news/the...f-reed-mullin/

[j.o.s.h.1408]

RIP Kobey!!!!

[Apex]

Battle of Britain ace pilot Wing Cdr Paul Farnes

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-englan...shire-51306750

[g8ina]

Gang Of Four's Andy Gill Has Died

https://www.clashmusic.com/news/gang...-gill-has-died

[Apex]

Interesting life : Mercenary 'Mad Mike' Hoare

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-51352075

[Apex]

Gene Reynolds Mash and Lou Grant co-creator

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-51383355

[Apex]

Kirk Douglas Hollywood legend https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-51394855

[Spreadie]

103. Wow, we all should be so lucky.

RIP

[Zak33]

Kirk Douglas Hollywood legend https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-51394855

now THERE's a legend

[SeriousSam]

Being of a certain age, one has a certain fondness for Kirk Douglas due to his roles in Spartacus, The Vikings etc. However, what ultimately set him apart from his peers in my mind was his instrumental role in ending the "Hollywood Blacklist". So as Zak says... a Legend.

[Zak33]

Being of a certain age, one has a certain fondness for Kirk Douglas due to his roles in Spartacus, The Vikings etc. However, what ultimately set him apart from his peers in my mind was his instrumental role in ending the "Hollywood Blacklist". So as Zak says... a Legend.

well as the son of Russian's who would have been considered "commies" even though they grafted in the US to make their place in their great nation.. he knew more than anyone how bad the Black List was. Utter respect for the man.

and one hundred and three.....

see you there Sam... we shall achieve that age together... maybe

[TeePee]

We missed one. Last year. And he was important. Important enough to remember now.

Richard E. Cole.

Died April 9 2019 at the age of 103.

He was a part of the Greatest Generation. A group of 'men and women fought not for fame or recognition, but because it was the "right thing to do."' They defined the modern World, because the modern World exists only because of their sacrifice.

But Richard E. Cole was more than just a war hero. He was part of history. Part of defining the way that the War was fought, and won.

One of the greatest, bravest men to have walked this earth, he volunteered for a one way mission, that acheived the first US victory of the War, and an amazing feat of aviation. Richard E. Cole was Jimmy Doolittle's co-pilot.

[g8ina]

Thanks TeePee, I missed that one myself. However, please let's remember to try and keep em in year in future, thanks.