2019 deaths of notables
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Freddie Starr: Tributes paid after comic dies aged 76
10 May 2019
BBC News
Tributes have been paid to comedian Freddie Starr who has died aged 76.
The Merseyside-born comic, singer, impressionist and actor was found dead in his home in the Costa Del Sol region of Spain, the Sun said.
Comedian Bobby Davro described him as "the funniest man I have ever seen", while presenter Amanda Holden said he should be "remembered with a smile".
Davro tweeted: "I'm so sad we have lost one of our greatest comedy talents."
Britain's Got Talent judge Holden added: "Sad to hear of Freddie Starr passing today. His style may have fallen out of comedy fashion and favour - but it's important to recognise his once huge popularity and fame."
She added: "I hope his legacy is not smalled down and he's remembered with a smile."
Comedian Jim Davidson also tweeted: "Just heard the news. Freddie Starr was the greatest."
Lord Sugar described Starr as a "very funny man".
Fellow Liverpool comedian and TV personality Les Dennis tweeted that Starr was "so exciting to watch live."
"A true clown who could also sing like Elvis," he added. "A total one off. RIP."
The BBC has not been able to confirm the reports, however Euro Weekly News is reporting the coroner in Malaga has confirmed to them that Starr died of natural causes.
Starr rose to prominence in the early 1970s after appearing on the TV talent show Opportunity Knocks. He starred in several other TV programmes in the 90s and famously featured in The Sun's "Freddie Starr Ate My Hamster" headline in 1986.
In 2012, he was arrested by police investigating allegations of historical sexual abuse but he was never charged.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-48222827
10 May 2019
BBC News
Tributes have been paid to comedian Freddie Starr who has died aged 76.
The Merseyside-born comic, singer, impressionist and actor was found dead in his home in the Costa Del Sol region of Spain, the Sun said.
Comedian Bobby Davro described him as "the funniest man I have ever seen", while presenter Amanda Holden said he should be "remembered with a smile".
Davro tweeted: "I'm so sad we have lost one of our greatest comedy talents."
Britain's Got Talent judge Holden added: "Sad to hear of Freddie Starr passing today. His style may have fallen out of comedy fashion and favour - but it's important to recognise his once huge popularity and fame."
She added: "I hope his legacy is not smalled down and he's remembered with a smile."
Comedian Jim Davidson also tweeted: "Just heard the news. Freddie Starr was the greatest."
Lord Sugar described Starr as a "very funny man".
Fellow Liverpool comedian and TV personality Les Dennis tweeted that Starr was "so exciting to watch live."
"A true clown who could also sing like Elvis," he added. "A total one off. RIP."
The BBC has not been able to confirm the reports, however Euro Weekly News is reporting the coroner in Malaga has confirmed to them that Starr died of natural causes.
Starr rose to prominence in the early 1970s after appearing on the TV talent show Opportunity Knocks. He starred in several other TV programmes in the 90s and famously featured in The Sun's "Freddie Starr Ate My Hamster" headline in 1986.
In 2012, he was arrested by police investigating allegations of historical sexual abuse but he was never charged.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-48222827
Minge. Twat. Fanny.
Twat can also be used as a verb to mean "to beat up" - "I'm gonna f"cking twat you, you knob."
Doris Day, legendary singer and actress, dies at 97
https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture...day-legendary-signer-actress-dies-97-n1004866
My first crush is gone. RIP
https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture...day-legendary-signer-actress-dies-97-n1004866
My first crush is gone. RIP
Tim Conway dies at 85
https://news.yahoo.com/apos-carol-burnett-show-apos-163935688.html
He was the best when live TV was funny. RIP
https://news.yahoo.com/apos-carol-burnett-show-apos-163935688.html
He was the best when live TV was funny. RIP
What a strange coincidence she died in FA Cup Final week.
"Que sera, sera,
We're going to Wembley..."
Walter had a Gollywoggle sitting there on the TV between the bunny ears and tinfoil.
World's top UFO hunter dies aged 84 without ever seeing one during his 62 years of research
The world's top UFO hunter - who never saw a flying saucer in 62 years of research - has died aged 84. Stanton Friedman was worshipped by thousands of alien believers across the world.
The world's top UFO hunter - who never saw a flying saucer in 62 years of research - has died aged 84. Stanton Friedman was worshipped by thousands of alien believers across the world.
http://forums.canadiancontent.net/showthread.php?p=2726613#post2726613World's top UFO hunter dies aged 84 without ever seeing one during his 62 years of research
The world's top UFO hunter - who never saw a flying saucer in 62 years of research - has died aged 84. Stanton Friedman was worshipped by thousands of alien believers across the world.
Niki Lauda has died at age 70. He was a 3 time F1 World Champion. He was involved in a fiery crash at the Nurburgring in 1976, but returned to race, badly scarred and with nerve damage, and just missed taking the championship in the same year. He won the Championship in 1975, 1977 and 1984 for Ferrari and the last for McLaren. He subsequently ran his own airline and then acted in consulting and managerial roles for racing teams including McLaren. He had a lung transplant last year, the result of the fiberglass fumes he inhaled in the crash, which is as noxious as asbestos and knocked a good decade off his life.
https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/46781936
https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/46781936
Bart Starr, Who Led Packers to First 2 Super Bowl Wins, Dies at 85
https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/bartstarr-packers-superbowl/2019/05/26/id/917637/
Great player. RIP
https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/bartstarr-packers-superbowl/2019/05/26/id/917637/
Great player. RIP