FabSwingers.com forum: The famous death that shocked you the most (other than princess di)?

By *UNCHBOX OP Man
over a year ago

folkestone

For me it was when I heard on the radio Jill Dando had been shot dead.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

King joffrey

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

George Michael/Prince I can't choose between them both huge misses in the music world

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Amy Winehouse

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The cricketer Phil Hughes.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

David Bowie

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over a year ago

Heath Ledger

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Alan Rickman

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By *cgkcCouple
over a year ago

Hitchin

"David Bowie "

Took a long time to get over that one.

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By *ooty_CallWoman
over a year ago

Robin williams

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Bowie definitely.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Carrie Fisher

Still not over it!

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By *ulu and MonkeyCouple
over a year ago

Durham

Yeah got to be Bowie

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Carrie Fisher

Still not over it!"

Robin Williams and dare I say it, Micheal Jackson x

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By *aven RedWoman
over a year ago

Liverpool

George Michael, fully devastated me. I had a crush on him from age 10 x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Definitely Bowie, I was on the motorway when the news came on and I had to pull over as I was crying like a bitch

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By *ady LickWoman
over a year ago

Northampton Somewhere

Prince for me.

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By *od ThrusterMan
over a year ago

Newport Pagnell

"The cricketer Phil Hughes. "

This.

#408

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By *ooty_CallWoman
over a year ago

"George Michael, fully devastated me. I had a crush on him from age 10 x"

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

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Freddie Mercury

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By *innie The MinxWoman
over a year ago

Under the Duvet

Prince.

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

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"The cricketer Phil Hughes.

This.

#408"

Yeah, that was very tragic

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Alan Rickman and Heath Ledger, there are many others that have deeply saddened me but I wasn't shocked when I heard they had passed.

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By *r MoriartyMan
over a year ago

The Land that time forgot (Norfolk)

Ayrton Senna

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Ayrton Senna"
good call quite a few sporting ones

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By *AABMan
over a year ago

Not far

Michael Jackson - just seemed rather unexpected.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Ayrton Senna"

Yes, that was tragic, I remember watching it

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By *aithlessangelCouple
over a year ago

Glasgow

Chris Cornell and Chester Bennington

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By *eauhoMan
over a year ago

City Centre

Kurt

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

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John "Bonzo" Bonham

Marc Bolan

Stevie Ray Vaughan

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Chester Bennington

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Father Christmas

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

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"Father Christmas "

The Tooth Fairy as well

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By *tephTV67TV/TS
over a year ago

Cheshire

David Bowie as it was unexpected, same with Prince and George Michael.

I certainly remember them as young men so when they died it's a reminder that I'm going to more funerals than weddings these days

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Prince

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Heath Ledger.

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

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"David Bowie as it was unexpected, same with Prince and George Michael.

I certainly remember them as young men so when they died it's a reminder that I'm going to more funerals than weddings these days

That's what happens when you reach a certain age I'm afraid

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Also Chester Bennington

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By *lem-H-FandangoMan
over a year ago

salisbury

"For me it was when I heard on the radio Jill Dando had been shot dead. "

That's got nothing to do with Jimmy savile? So why mention it?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Victoria Wood

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

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"David Bowie as it was unexpected, same with Prince and George Michael.

I certainly remember them as young men so when they died it's a reminder that I'm going to more funerals than weddings these days

That's what happens when you reach a certain age I'm afraid

As an add on, some people will be mourning the demise of Justin Beiber at some point in the future

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By *tephTV67TV/TS
over a year ago

Cheshire

"David Bowie as it was unexpected, same with Prince and George Michael.

I certainly remember them as young men so when they died it's a reminder that I'm going to more funerals than weddings these days

That's what happens when you reach a certain age I'm afraid

As an add on, some people will be mourning the demise of Justin Beiber at some point in the future

I won't

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By *lem-H-FandangoMan
over a year ago

salisbury

I cried most for Lemmy. Probably because it was a good send off, and i was drinking Jack daniels...

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over a year ago

Victoria Wood

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

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"Victoria Wood"

She was brilliant

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By *ea monkeyMan
over a year ago

Manchester (he/him)

Not shocked but deeply saddened by the passing of both John Gielgud and Jack Lemmon. Absolute masters of the art and real heroes of mine when I was younger.

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

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"I cried most for Lemmy. Probably because it was a good send off, and i was drinking Jack daniels..."

Yeah...Killed By Death

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By *esus H ChristMan
over a year ago

birmingham

"Amy Winehouse

Sadly this didn't surprise me at all, such a terrible waste and loss of a life.

PRINCE and Chris Cornell for me.....

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By *tephTV67TV/TS
over a year ago

Cheshire

"I cried most for Lemmy. Probably because it was a good send off, and i was drinking Jack daniels..."

Yes Lemmy and Phil Lynott, in the song 'Kings Call' when he laments about Elvis dying in the lyrics he sings 'And I bought a bottle of wine and a bottle of gin

I played his records all night

Drinking with a close, close friend'

I did similar with Lemmy, playing Motorhead records and drinking heavily, but out of respect I was drinking Jack Daniels.

I tried the same when Phil Lynott died but was too young to drink

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

George Micheal

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By *dward_TeagueMan
over a year ago

wolverhampton

George Michael for me. I certainly had something in my eye when the news of his death first broke late on Christmas Day 2016.

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By *UNCHBOX OP Man
over a year ago

folkestone

"For me it was when I heard on the radio Jill Dando had been shot dead.

That's got nothing to do with Jimmy savile? So why mention it?"

??? Have I missed a deleted post?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have to say Keith Flint kinda shocked me to to be honest.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

When Avicii and Chester Bennington killed themselves.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Alexander McQueen and Avicii

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By *uzukiNo1Woman
over a year ago

Rhyl

Keith Flint......shocking so young..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Colin McCrae, Jules Bianci or Marco Simoncelli. (All motorsports related)

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By *dam_TinaCouple
over a year ago

Hampshire

John Lennon

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Freddie Mercury

Robin Williams

Chester Bennington

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By *uzukiNo1Woman
over a year ago

Rhyl

"Colin McCrae, Jules Bianci or Marco Simoncelli. (All motorsports related) "

Omg Colin McRae and his baby boy...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Phillip Seymour Hoffman. I was a big fan of hunger games at the time and it was part way through filming

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

When Bowie died the announcer (can’t remember who) but didn’t sound like they believed it either.

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By *ex-a-frolicsCouple
over a year ago

Brizzle

2 very recent & untimely deaths Roger Charley (Ranking Roger) & Pete Shelley. Hope the 2 bands continue in their absence.

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

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"Colin McCrae, Jules Bianci or Marco Simoncelli. (All motorsports related) "

See now I'm more into bike racing, but there was James Hunt(ex World Champion) the best biker in the world at the time Barry Sheene

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Colin McCrae, Jules Bianci or Marco Simoncelli. (All motorsports related)

Omg Colin McRae and his baby boy...

And his friend and his friends son.

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By *eavenNhellCouple
over a year ago

carrbrook stalybridge

Henri Toivenon Ritchie Evans tho is he gone

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Colin McCrae, Jules Bianci or Marco Simoncelli. (All motorsports related)

See now I'm more into bike racing, but there was James Hunt(ex World Champion) the best biker in the world at the time Barry Sheene

Hunt was F1. Sheene was Motorcycling. Simoncelli was killed in a MotoGP Race too.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hugh Hefner

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By *ornyhornytwoCouple
over a year ago

Bradford

Mufasa in lion king.... Sad times. X

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By *adame 2SwordsWoman
over a year ago

Victoria, London

Elvis

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By *den-Valley-coupleCouple
over a year ago

Cumbria

Not that bothered give very little heed to celebrity ..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Mufasa in lion king.... Sad times. X"

Ah don’t say that. We’re gonna have to go through that again this year when the live action one comes out.

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By *arlomaleMan
over a year ago

darlington

"Not that bothered give very little heed to celebrity ..

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well if this was a post about not caring about celebrity’s deaths then I’d take your point

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By *arlomaleMan
over a year ago

darlington

Has no one mentioned bambis mam ????

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Gary Speed

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Has no one mentioned bambis mam ????

More saddened by that. In fact, based on the film, i would have been more shocked if she hadn't died......

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

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"Colin McCrae, Jules Bianci or Marco Simoncelli. (All motorsports related)

See now I'm more into bike racing, but there was James Hunt(ex World Champion) the best biker in the world at the time Barry Sheene

Hunt was F1. Sheene was Motorcycling. Simoncelli was killed in a MotoGP Race too. "

Yeah I know that lol, I have seen them both race though and have witnessed a fatal crash on the I.O.M. circuit back in 1986

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By *he English OneMan
over a year ago

west

For me it was the Macho Man randy savage any wrestling fans here will know who I'm on about I couldn't believe it when i found out but the madness will live forever oooooo yeah

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

River Phoenix

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Gary Speed"

This was the most surprising for me

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By *orkshire 123Man
over a year ago

Bradford

Before my time but syd Barrett what a loss but Floyd became one of the best bands ever

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By *2000ManMan
over a year ago

Worthing

I remember reading about the rock guitarist Randy Rhoads tragic death in a newspaper. He was only 25.

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By *arlomaleMan
over a year ago

darlington

"Has no one mentioned bambis mam ????

More saddened by that. In fact, based on the film, i would have been more shocked if she hadn't died...... "
I cried but I was only 5 but I still can’t watch it also watership down

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Keith Flint. Legend

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

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"Elvis"

COSTELLO'S ALIVE!

*said in a Brian Blessed voice

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Gary Speed

This was the most surprising for me"

I think he was one of the footballers that was abused. That was so sad.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Has no one mentioned bambis mam ????

More saddened by that. In fact, based on the film, i would have been more shocked if she hadn't died...... I cried but I was only 5 but I still can’t watch it also watership down

I hate sad films. Those two are definitely on my banned movies list. I couldn't even buy my daughter the Fox and Hound, as i'm still scarred from childhood

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By *uzukiNo1Woman
over a year ago

Rhyl

"Before my time but syd Barrett what a loss but Floyd became one of the best bands ever"

I second that!

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By *uke olovingmanMan
over a year ago

Gravesend

Princess Diana died on my birthday

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Terry Wogan

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

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"I remember reading about the rock guitarist Randy Rhoads tragic death in a newspaper. He was only 25."

Wicked guitarist, I saw him with Ozzy at Monsters of Rock at Donington back in 1987

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Gary Speed

This was the most surprising for me"

It really came out of nowhere.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not so much shocked me as he was terminally ill but Joost Van Der Westhuizen's passing broke me for a bit. He was my favourite non Welsh rugby player of all time and to watch such a cruel illness do that to him was very tough

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

J Lennon.

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By *osie xWoman
over a year ago

wolverhampton

"I have to say Keith Flint kinda shocked me to to be honest."

This shocked me too but I think more as a reminder that life is fragile

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Robin Williams

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By *stellaWoman
over a year ago

London

A number which have been mentioned but for me; River Phoenix and Kirsty MacColl.

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By *eplicant JoWoman
over a year ago

Sussex countryside

"Ayrton Senna"

And Ratzenburger who died the same weekend

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"For me it was when I heard on the radio Jill Dando had been shot dead.

That's got nothing to do with Jimmy savile? So why mention it?

??? Have I missed a deleted post?"

that's what I thought

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By *eplicant JoWoman
over a year ago

Sussex countryside

Anton Yelchin

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By *itty9899Man
over a year ago

Craggy Island

"Anton Yelchin"

Paul Walker, one's that die before their time always shock and surprise me.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Kenny Everett.

Elvis Presley.

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By *elvet RopeMan
over a year ago

by the big field

John Peel

Had only listened to one of his shows a few days before on the way back from a late shift. Still raises a smile when I hear his voice in the anticipation of hearing some random, odd noise that’s just landed in his in tray.

So many DJ’s still trying to emulate him and failing miserably

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Stephen Hawking thought he’d go on forever with those batteries

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By *stellaWoman
over a year ago

London

"John Peel

So many DJ’s still trying to emulate him and failing miserably "

Actually yes! Good call

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

not world famous but celebrity..

Caroline Aherne (Mrs Merton)

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By *lackitncoCouple
over a year ago

brownhills

Michael Jackson

Prince

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By *arlomaleMan
over a year ago

darlington

Used to love terry Wogan on radio 2

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

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"A number which have been mentioned but for me; River Phoenix and Kirsty MacColl."

Yeah, did't she get killed by a propeller on a Ski Boat or something, how sad

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Piers Morgan.... if only.....

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By *carlettxWoman
over a year ago

Essex

Paul Walker really upset me , seemed so tragic to get killed like that after fast and furious movies

Also and although his death was not sudden the whole Christopher Reeve injury before death - playing Superman yet fall off a horse and completely paralysed

Both of those really got to me

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By *uby Tuesday 55Woman
over a year ago

Combe Martin

Robert Palmer

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Paul Walker and the one from boyzone

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Used to love terry Wogan on radio 2

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another TOG 'YEY'. He was brilliant .

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Billy McKenzie.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Rick Parfitt and Lemmy from motorhead

R I P

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By *arlomaleMan
over a year ago

darlington

"Used to love terry Wogan on radio 2

another TOG 'YEY'. He was brilliant ."
yer sadly missed although I didn’t mind Chris Evans but not the same when tel retired

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By *ndonMan
over a year ago

Stoke on Trent

The OP asked which death SHOCKED you the most. How can this thread have got this long with only 2 mentions of John Lennon?

Syd Barrett died after 40 years of anonymity in his 60s

Everyone knew Amy Winehouse was gonna die.

Bowie was in his 70s (hardly shocking)

Jack Lemmon....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

BB king

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Not so much shocked me as he was terminally ill but Joost Van Der Westhuizen's passing broke me for a bit. He was my favourite non Welsh rugby player of all time and to watch such a cruel illness do that to him was very tough

Jonah did that for me but Joost was close. As a scrum half at school he was an inspiration. My first international that I went to see was us against South Africa in 94 and Joost was playing. Great player sadly taken too soon

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

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"The OP asked which death SHOCKED you the most. How can this thread have got this long with only 2 mentions of John Lennon?

Syd Barrett died after 40 years of anonymity in his 60s

Everyone knew Amy Winehouse was gonna die.

Bowie was in his 70s (hardly shocking)

Jack Lemmon...."

We're all gonna die eventually, I think the OP was about people who pass way in their prime...

Maybe you should try some Laurel & Hardy lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

During 2016 there were many an “omg” moment on hearing the news. Although I think the biggest shock for me was George Michael, I couldn’t get my head around that for a long time...

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

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"During 2016 there were many an “omg” moment on hearing the news. Although I think the biggest shock for me was George Michael, I couldn’t get my head around that for a long time...

Neither could I, and when Aretha Franklin left us last year, I was gobsmacked

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Paul Walker and the one from boyzone

Yes Paul Walker and Stephen Gatley, I cried at the end of the last film he was in, the bit with Vin Diesel

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By *ndonMan
over a year ago

Stoke on Trent

"The OP asked which death SHOCKED you the most. How can this thread have got this long with only 2 mentions of John Lennon?

Syd Barrett died after 40 years of anonymity in his 60s

Everyone knew Amy Winehouse was gonna die.

Bowie was in his 70s (hardly shocking)

Jack Lemmon....

We're all gonna die eventually, I think the OP was about people who pass way in their prime...

Maybe you should try some Laurel & Hardy lol "

So you think there was anyone mentioned in this thread more in their prime (he was 40!) or whose death was more shocking!!??

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Jimi Hendrix age 27

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Caroline Ahern

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Victoria Wood was sad, real home-grown talent.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

John F Kennedy president. age 47

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Robin Williams without a doubt

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By *sLittleRedRidingHoodWoman
over a year ago

Magical Forrest

Michael

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

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"The OP asked which death SHOCKED you the most. How can this thread have got this long with only 2 mentions of John Lennon?

Syd Barrett died after 40 years of anonymity in his 60s

Everyone knew Amy Winehouse was gonna die.

Bowie was in his 70s (hardly shocking)

Jack Lemmon....

We're all gonna die eventually, I think the OP was about people who pass way in their prime...

Maybe you should try some Laurel & Hardy lol

So you think there was anyone mentioned in this thread more in their prime (he was 40!) or whose death was more shocking!!??"

There have been many, no matter what their age may be, but how do you define "shocking"? is it because you die before your time?

As I mentioned above, there are many people who have not brought their ultimate demise upon themselves, it was more a matter of unfortunate circumstances

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over a year ago

Mac Miller. That spun my head.

A man so full of love and warmth. He did so much for me and my friends. I’ll never forget him and I aspire to carry on his memory and legacy.

Fuck Ariana Grande

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The OP asked which death SHOCKED you the most. How can this thread have got this long with only 2 mentions of John Lennon?

Syd Barrett died after 40 years of anonymity in his 60s

Everyone knew Amy Winehouse was gonna die.

Bowie was in his 70s (hardly shocking)

Jack Lemmon....

We're all gonna die eventually, I think the OP was about people who pass way in their prime...

Maybe you should try some Laurel & Hardy lol

So you think there was anyone mentioned in this thread more in their prime (he was 40!) or whose death was more shocking!!??"

It isn't a competition - the OP asked which deaths shocked people. If Roger dying in his 60's was shocking to that person then that is answering the OP. If it wasn't shocking to you then great - difference of opinion and neither is wrong

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

sid viscious i was 13 and couldnt stop crying

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

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Michael Hutchence, I don't think that he ever planned to kill himself.......

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By *ools and the brainCouple
over a year ago

couple, us we him her.

Lot's of sad untimely deaths, some not surprising and some that are part of life's inevitable cycle like old age.

It's the preventable and avoidable one's that get me.

Anton was tragic and a totally freak accident.

The one that got me was Justin fashanu

It wasn't that I was a fan of his or his team.

But he had the bravery to do something that no other professional footballer in this country had done before and at his level since.

It ultimately caused him to take his own life which was extremely sad all because he came out as openly gay.

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By *carlettxWoman
over a year ago

Essex

Heath ledger too ... such a talent

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

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"Lot's of sad untimely deaths, some not surprising and some that are part of life's inevitable cycle like old age.

It's the preventable and avoidable one's that get me.

Anton was tragic and a totally freak accident.

The one that got me was Justin fashanu

It wasn't that I was a fan of his or his team.

But he had the bravery to do something that no other professional footballer in this country had done before and at his level since.

It ultimately caused him to take his own life which was extremely sad all because he came out as openly gay.

Sad but true

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Jo Cox, my local MP. Tragic

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Whitney Houston

My teenage crush (well, one of them)

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By *stellaWoman
over a year ago

London

"Jo Cox, my local MP. Tragic

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By *aige CoolTV/TS
over a year ago

north west

David Bowie as his music been around so long i grew up with it lots of memories to his songs .I did have tears

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Presumed ultimately killed for being absolutely outstandingly 100% brilliant...and a celebrity.

Shergar

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By *ediMan
over a year ago

Leeds

Hordor - Hold the door

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

James hunt

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By *abs..Woman
over a year ago

George Michael

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By *nabelle21Woman
over a year ago

B38

Any one already mentioned Elvis. I was only a kid at the time but even I was shocked.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Rik Mayall

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By *ickygirl41Woman
over a year ago

Glasgow

Scott Hutchison

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Marco Simoncelli

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By *tella HeelsTV/TS
over a year ago

west here ford shire

George Michael

Jill Dando

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By *tella HeelsTV/TS
over a year ago

west here ford shire

"Father Christmas

The Tooth Fairy as well

The tooth fairy is dead?????

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By *urls and DressesWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere near here

Peaches Geldof, she was the only famous person I followed. Similar ages to me, her children similar to mine and our parenting ethos was very similar. Her death upset me, partly because I felt I had got to know her, and partly because of her children

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I remember reading about the rock guitarist Randy Rhoads tragic death in a newspaper. He was only 25.

Wicked guitarist, I saw him with Ozzy at Monsters of Rock at Donington back in 1987

You saw his ghost. He died in '82

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Brian the dog on Family Guy..

They had to bring him back.

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By *dward_TeagueMan
over a year ago

wolverhampton

"Ayrton Senna

And Ratzenburger who died the same weekend

I’ve just watched the Senna film on Netflix. I’m not a motorsport fan but his dominance of the sport and rivalry with Prost was headline news.

Such a tragedy.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Larry Grayson, well he was from our town back then.

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By *angerous123Man
over a year ago

Leeds

Prince.. still guts me

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Robert Dunlop

William Dunlop

Marco Simoncelli

Kurt Cobain

Paul Walker

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By *UGGYBEAR2015Man
over a year ago

BRIDPORT

Just heard on the ten o’clock news on radio 4 the actor who plays Joe Grundy has died. I hope they don’t try and replace him, he was definitely my favourite character and really made the part his own.

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By *eorge JetsonMan
over a year ago

Middlesbrough

Honestly.

Keith Flint from the Prodigy.

A shock that he had died but more shocked at the statement that he'd made years before detailing why he would be found.

"Once I've achieved all I have to achieve I'm going to do it"

Shocking and chilling at the same time that a talented artist could so easily and fearlessly pre-decide he was cashing in his chips after his achievements and dreams were completed!!!

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By *lorious hole bs16Man
over a year ago

Bristol

I dont think i will ever come to terms with the fact that Ziggy is dead..

Its such a difficult one for me to accept....

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By *ustme34Man
over a year ago

Bradford

Marco simoncelli. Alot wont know him . Motorbike racer.

Robin williams. Michael jackson amy winehouse. Heath ledger.

And more recent keith flint. All shocks

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By *exyfuncouple-40Couple
over a year ago

Bloxham

Grandad only fools and horses they done it as part as one episode remember watching it only young

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By *ikely ladMan
over a year ago

Hounslow

"Grandad only fools and horses they done it as part as one episode remember watching it only young

"
Leonard Pearce was brilliant! God rest his soul

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By *ustme34Man
over a year ago

Bradford

"Colin McCrae, Jules Bianci or Marco Simoncelli. (All motorsports related)

See now I'm more into bike racing, but there was James Hunt(ex World Champion) the best biker in the world at the time Barry Sheene

Hunt was F1. Sheene was Motorcycling. Simoncelli was killed in a MotoGP Race too. "

Nicky hayden big loss to motorbike racing motogp and world superbikes. To be killed on a push bike. Shocking really

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By *lucard5Man
over a year ago

kerry capital

Leonard cohen

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By *ikely ladMan
over a year ago

Hounslow

Ray Wilkins. A true gentleman

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By *lex46TV/TS
over a year ago

Near Wells

"Colin McCrae, Jules Bianci or Marco Simoncelli. (All motorsports related)

See now I'm more into bike racing, but there was James Hunt(ex World Champion) the best biker in the world at the time Barry Sheene 8-the )"

Totally agree, Barry Sheene the last British motorcycle champion at the highest level. 1976 & 77 FFS. Why have we not had anyone since??

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Rick Parfitt. Like Rick, I grew up in Woking, and he was the town's hero. He was cremated at Woking Crem where I have been to many a family funeral. Other sad deaths were Elvis, Freddy Mercury and George Michael.

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

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"I remember reading about the rock guitarist Randy Rhoads tragic death in a newspaper. He was only 25.

Wicked guitarist, I saw him with Ozzy at Monsters of Rock at Donington back in 1987

You saw his ghost. He died in '82

Sorry, I meant 1980, got a bit confused there as I've been so many times

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I sneer at people who get upset over famous people dying.I can only think that they've never lost one of their own.

As an event though, Elvis' death was something else.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Dumbledore

hated when that happened. Seeing him fall

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don't remember this, but Mum likes to remind me that I cried when Diana Dors died

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Dolores O'Riordan from the Cranberries

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

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"Ray Wilkins. A true gentleman"

My Dad used to call him "The Crab" before many pundits did

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