RIPs

[shaolin_monkey]

Coming back to Robin Williams briefly, I don't think anyone has mentioned my favourite of his films, 'The World According to Garp'.  Brilliant performances all round, including Glenn Close as Grap's mum, and the incredible John Lithgow as a transgender ex-Miami quarterback.  I watched taht film over and over as a a teenager, and still love it now.  Maybe not Williams at his individual best, but certainly his best as a major part of an ensemble piece.

[Bat King]

Mt ex-Father-in-Law died this month, funeral was last week. Obviously my kids were deeply affected by losing their Grandad and despite me n their Mum splitting up in 2009 I am on good terms with the rest of the family (in fact her Dad n brothers took 'my side' as it were).

Today I learnt my best mate's Dad died Wednesday night. Been pals 33 years so feeling for him right now.

Lost my own Dad in 1989 when my oldest was only 3 months old. So I've been there and got a sodding t-shirt no one ever wants. So though each person's grief is individual to them i can empathise well enough.

Right now getting ready to go to my mate's Dad's local to let them know (my mate is in USA with RAF and flying home right now) my son is meeting me there for a pint. He is close to my friends, like Uncles to him. So yeah, falls to me as friend of the family, best man at mate's wedding, to break the news to his (almost) life long pals.

Least one can do for friends I guess.

[Goaty]

Not good, sorry Bat King

[Spikes]

Robin Williams, aged 63

Incredibly sad news this - and with more headlines and information coming out, it just gets sadder still.

RIP, Mr Williams.

[Bat King]

Cheers Goaty.

Back from the pub. Same village I live in but not my 'local' Only 2nd time I have been in there.

All done. One of his friends has known him 50 years... wasn't good but was something that needed someone to do it.

[Emp]

I know everyone is probably tired of the outpouring of grief for Robin Williams but i have to make one comment. In all the listings of his work I have not seen one that mentions "The Survivors",with Walter Matthau, it was probably a straight to video movie but remains one of my all time favs and i recommend it to everyone

[Bat King]

Not seen it...

[Jo-L]

I know everyone is probably tired of the outpouring of grief for Robin Williams but i have to make one comment. In all the listings of his work I have not seen one that mentions "The Survivors",with Walter Matthau, it was probably a straight to video movie but remains one of my all time favs and i recommend it to everyone

Could not agree with this recommendation more.  His funniest film.

[Albion]

James Alexander Gordon. The voice of the football results for 40 years. Always used to listen to him on the way home from matches.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/28844131

[Batman's Superior Cousin]

Corey Grifin, Co-Founder of the Ice Bucket Challenge, has died, aged 27

[Richmond Clements]

It'll mean nothing to any of you from outside NI, but the greatest radio broadcaster ever has died: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-28809837

[TordelBack]

It'll mean nothing to any of you from outside NI, but the greatest radio broadcaster ever has died: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-28809837

Ah feck, that's a shame. I loved Gerry's shows - Radio Ulster was a decent listen if you were living or working anywhere near the border, and I liked his Radio 4 stuff too.

[Proudhuff]

It'll mean nothing to any of you from outside NI, but the greatest radio broadcaster ever has died: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-28809837

that's a shame enjoyed his radio four show, it says there it got negative reviews which surprises me.

[Frank]

Despite reports on social media, including a tweet apparently from his grandson, Sir Richard Attenborough seems to be alive and well:

http://en.mediamass.net/people/richard-attenborough/deathhoax.html

[Frank]

Sorry about that, BBC have confirmed:

Actor Richard Attenborough dies at 90 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-28923074