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Page 1 - Teenage to 59 Years Death Age
Page 2 - 60 Years to 200 Death Age
3rd September 2004
Page 2 is listing those celebrities who died at aged 60 and over
60s Deaths
Mel Galley 60 Born on the 8th of March 1948 ago . English guitarist, most famously in Whitesnake, where he sustained an arm injury when Adrian Vandenburg landed on his arm in a fairground in Germany. Later he had unsucessful surgery to repair his arm which left him unable to play guitar. He developed a claw attachment which enabled his fingers to work gutar frets again which enabled him to continue his musical career in other bands. He died of throat cancer on the 1st of July 2008.
Jim Capaldi 60 (born Nicola James Capaldi) Founder member of traffic, and Drummer, Songwriter and Vocalist, who collaborated with Bob Marley, Eric CLapton, and George Harrison Died of stomach cancer on Jan 28th 2005. He was born 24th August 1944, and by now he would be aged
Mitch Mitchell 61 Explosive british drummer most famous for his work with the Jimi Hendrix Experience. He was also sucessful earlier when he was with Georgie Fame and the Blue Flames and featured on several sucessful hits. His drumming style was fusion which mixed elements of jazz and rock, he was a pioneer of this style especially prominent with lead drum parts which became a fundamental part of the Hendrix Sound. He died of natural causes after playing a gig on the 12th of November 2008. He was born on 9th of July 1947 and would be aged if he was still alive today.
Ola Brunkert 61 Sweedish Session Drummer who played on all ABBA's Albums. He died after an accident in his garden from a broken pane of glass which somehow injured his throat. Born 15th of September 1946 he should be today. He died on 16th March 2008
Roy Castle 62 Sickeningly talented Personality. Jazz trumpeter,
Tap Dancer, Singer
Yorkshireman, player of hoses, sinks etc..
And most famously - presenter of Record Breakers for 10 years
Roy Died 2nd September 1994 of Lung Cancer caused by passive smoking
He should be still with us and aged
.. Was born 31st August 1932
Roy Never smoked himself but made his name in smoky northern clubs, he spent
his last 2 years setting up a charity and cancer centre, and publisising the
dangers of passive smoking
Les Dawson 62 Comedian, Stand Up, Actor, Writer, Wrong Note
Musiscian
And guerner extraordinar. The Nation's favourite clown was always very overweight.
a chain smoker
And coupled with his obsessive need to work very hard, he decided to start
taking it
easier too late having a fatal heart attck during a medical.
Was Born 2nd of february (1931/33 or 34)?
ago
Died 6th Oct 1993
ago
Sid James 62 South African born British comedy actor. His real name was Solly Joel Cohen He died from his last heart attack on 26th April 1976. He was born 8th of may 1913 and if he was still alive today he would be
Kenneth Williams 62 Actor, Comedian, Writer & Raconteur
Was born on 22nd February 1926, and killed himself by overdosing on his own
medication
On 15th April 1988, If still alive would now be
Carol Barnes 63 British Newsreader after a massive stroke a few days before which she was not expected to recover from, Carol barnes died on 8th March 2008. She was born on 18th of September 1944, her age today should be . She has links with Sheffield as she came to Sheffield University.
Bobby Hatfield 63 One of the Righteous Brothers ( with Bill
Medley ) Died on 5th November 2003
of an overdose of cocaine before appearing in a concert in Las Vegas. The
Righteous Brothers gained worldwide fame with "You've lost that lovin'
feeling" and "Unchained Melody"
Tommy Vance 63 Rock DJ and Rock Presenter(TV on the radio)
Real name Richard Hope-Weston, but started his Radio career in USA in 1964
as Rick West. Was most famous for his radio 1 friday rock show, which he presented
for 15 years and did 10,000 interviews with rock music's greatest personalities
at the height of the heavy rock genre, throughout the 1980s. He also appeared
at Donnington Rock festival where rock fans "affectionately" used
to throw bottles at him, which lead him to wear a helmet on stage from then
on, He was a regular presenter on Top Of The Pops. His unmistakably gravely
voice led him onto TV adverts for shaving products, and he also presented
rock shows on VH1, a satelite music television channel. A couple of generations
of rockers learned all about rock music from him, he will be sadly missed.
Died on Sunday 7th March 2005 after failing to recover from a stroke 3 days
before at home. Born 11th July 1941
ago.
Rod Hull 63 (Entertainer and operator of EMU & UK TV
regular especially 1970s-80s)
Was born on 13th of August 1935 Died on 17th of March 1999 in a bizarre incident
Was watching Man U match on TV and decided to climb on roof to adjust TV aerial
But fell off and died, Did Emu push?? - should be
by now.
Sid James 63 (Carry On Film Star) born 8th May 1913 would have been today but he Died On 26th of April 1976 in the dressing room of a show he was appearing in sunderland, and that was ago
Wilson Picket 64
(soul pioneer known for "Mustang Sally" and "In The Midnight
Hour"
died of a heart attack on Thursday 19th Jan 2006 aged 64.
Born march 18 1941 he would have been
today if still alive.
Mike Smith 64 Lead singer of the Dave Clark Five and keyboard player in the 1960s. Along with the Beatles, DC5 were pioneers because they successfully brought british pop music to the USA for the first time. Died 28th Feb 2008 Born December the 6th 1943, he should be today.
Dame Anita Roddick ( DBE ) 64 Founder of Bodyshop, british Entrepreneur. Born 23rd of October 1942, ago and died suddenly of a brain haemorrage on the 10th of September 2007, after being admitted to hospital the day before with a severe headache.
Desmond Dekker 64 Ska and Reggae legend, real name Desmond Dacres Born in Kingston Jamaica 16th of July 1941, With his band the Aces he had hits with the Israelites, 007 and Rudy. He died on 25th May 2006 at his home in Surrey, England of a heart attack
Isaac Hayes 65 Just 10 days before his 66th birthday on the 10th of August 2008, this legendary musician and writer was found unconcious at his home by his wife after a suspected sroke. He was born on the 20th of August 1942 and had a long career as a supremely infuencial soul artist, especially at a Stax records and for his later movie soundtracks including "Shaft". Much later in his career he became Chef on the sweary cartoon series "South Park". If he was still alive he would now be today.
John Peel 65 Legendary DJ and Radio presenter. The world was shocked to hear of his death on 26th October 2004 from a heart attack whilst on a working holiday in Peru. John worked for the BBC for 37 years, was there right at the start of Radio 1 and was instrumental in the promotion of interesting new music. He also hosted home truths which was a gentle look a family life, and was always heavily involved in the coverage of the Glastonbery Festival, a New music program on Radio1 and the BBC home Service 3 generations of the english speaking world have had their musical tastes expanded by this great man, and noone doubt that the richness of the British music scene owes a great deal to this Teenage Pensioner.
Yul Brynner 65 Famous film star with bald head
Another one who smoked himself to death, died of lung cancer on 10th October
1995
Born 11 July 1920(Muddy Coffee Day) and should have been
by now
Dudley Moore 66 Actor & Noted Jazz and Classical Pianist
and 60s-70s cult figure with Peter Cooke
Moved to America and became a Movie star In Arthur and 10
Suffered from a degenerative brain condition (supranuclear palsy) which left
him unable to play
for last ten years of his life, eventually died of pneumonia (a complication
of the condition)
Was born on 19th April 1935 and if still alive would be
Died 27th March 2002
Terry Scott 67 British actor and comedian. Born 4th of May 1927 years ago. He was in many carry on films and well known for his role in Terry and June, also he was the voice of Penfold the Hamster in Dangermouse. After years of ill health including a life saving operation, creeping paralysis and cancer he died 26th July 1994
Benny Hill 68 Started out as a milkman and played the drums,
comic actor, stand up and radio personality, presented the benny hill show
for 34 years from 1955-89. Off stage was a shy batchelor, and died alone with
loads of uncashed payment cheques in relative poor conditions. Would have
been
by now
Born 21st January 1924 - Died 20th of April 1992
ago
Louis Armstrong 69 Jazz trumpeter, Singer and Entertainer,
Nickname "Satchmo"
Died Of heart attack, after a lifetime of smoking Would have been
by now
Born 4th August 1901 - Died 6th of July 1971
Alan Coren 69 Humourist wit, writer and voice of radio. He was a great voice on the BBC's News Quiz, and call my bluff. He has died of cancer. Born 21st June 1938 died 19th October 2007. He would be aged today.
The Following Died At An Old Age, But I Wanted To Include Them Anyway
Stanley Kubrick
70 (Filmmaker) 26th July 1928
Died peacefully at home on the 7th March 1999
John Inman 71 English camp comedy actor, Most famous for his part as Mr. Humphries in "Are You Being Served" and later specialising in panotomime dames. Died 8th March 2007 after being hospitalised due to a long illness thought to be related to Hepititis. Born Frederick John Inman on 28th June 1935, he would be if he were still alive today.
Luciano Pavarotti 71 World Famous operatic tenor has died after suffering ill health for some time. He died on 6th September 2007 of Pancreatic Cancer, Born on October 12th 1935. He was a larger than live character known for his love of life, and famously one of the "Three Tenors" He should be if he was alive today.
Ernie Wise 73 Born on 27th November 1925 the straight man in the Morcombe and Wise comedy duo. He died 21st March 1999. He would be if he were still alive today.
James Brown 73 ( Godfather Of Soul ) Died on Christmas day
2006
A man of massive influence, and several nicknames, including "The Hardest
working man in show business", "soul brother number one" and "Godfather of
Soul". He was a prolific artist as a singer, songwriter, frantic dancer, bandleader
and disciplinarian. He is best known for his influence in modern soul and
funk music. Born May 3rd 1933, if he had lived on he would now be
Fred Trueman 75
the best bloody fast bowler this country has ever produced
Born Stainton, South Yorkshire 6th Feb 1931 died 1st July 2006 after battling
with lung cancer
Ronnie Barker 76
(Comedy Actor and Comedy Writer of rare Genius) 03rd October 2005
His writing Pseudonym was Gerald Wiley. He died of heart faliure in a hospice
If he was still with us he would be
Ned Sherrin 76 ( Edward George Sherrin ) Died 1st October 2007 of throat cancer. Born 18th February 1931 he should be by now. He was a well known stalwart of british media and entertainment. He presented a string of programmes on BBC radio 4, most recently Loose ends ( where he interviewed up and coming comedy and music talent ) And counterpoint a highbrow music quiz which threw in a small number of pop music questions. He has also been involved in satirical comedy since the 1960s and was a producer on early ITV programmes such as "That was the week that was".
Magnús Magnússon 77 Most famous as the presenter of the TV version of Mastermind over 25 years, He was also a Journalist, translator and writer. He was born October 12 1929 and died on Jan 7th 2007 after suffering Pancreatic cancer diagnosed on his final birthday. He would be if he were still alive.
Paul Robeson 77 Born on the 9th of April 1898 was the son of a black escaped slave. He was a gifted and talented man, exceeding as an athlete, an american sports player, classical actor and for the majority of his life as a singer with possibly the finest Bass voices ever recorded. He battled with racism in the USA most of his life and remains a legendary African American hero. He died on the 23rd of January 1976 after a stroke.
Derek Dooley MBE 78 Sheffield Football Hero. A prolific goalscorer who avaraged over a goal a game during his professional career in the top flight of british football. Sadly his career was cut short after 7 years when he broke his leg and later lost it due to gangrene at 23 years of age in 1953. He was born on the 13th of December 1929, ago and died 5th of March 2008 after collapsing at home. He later became manager of Sheffield Wednesday 1971 to 1973 but they sacked him on christmas eve 1973 and many Sheffield Wednesday fans considered this to be one of the most shameful acts of their football club. After this he changed his allegence to Sheffield United and took up many roles in the club management until his retirement.
Bo Diddley 79 Blues and Rock n Roll Guitarist and singer. He was born as Ellas Otha Bates in Mississippi on December the 30th 1928, which was ago. One of the pioneers of rock and roll, he was significant in the progression of guitar style from Blues to a more modern Rock and Roll style. Distinctive for playing a guitar with a rectangle body after his first guitar was made from an orange box. He died of heart faliure on the 2nd of June 2008
Alan
(Fluff) Freeman 79 ( Welcome Pop Pickers )
Veteran DJ who was at the start of radio 1 and before that radio Caroline.
After years of painful arthritis, and quite a few years living in a nursing
home he has died on 27th November 2006 after a short illness.
Kathy Staff 80 Actress from British TV famous for Nora Batty in the decades long gentle rural tv programme. The made her name playing various battleaxes. Born 12th of July 1928 ago. And died 13th of December 2008. Her real name at her birth was Minnie Higginbottom, she chose Kathy and got Staff from her husband when she married.
Marlon Brando 80
(Oscar Winning Actor) 3rd of April 1924 would have been
by now but
Died of lung failure 2nd July 2004 Famous as Don Corleone in the Godfather,
and earlier in his career was in the Waterfront and other films, one of the
pioneers of the Method school of acting
George Mellie 80
(Jazz Entertainer, Artist, Bon vivier)
Died Thurdsday 5th July 2008
Paul Raymond 82 ( Publisher, Pornographer, Property Owning Billionaire ) His real name was Geoffrey Anthony Quinn he was born in Liverpool 15th November 1925, Growing up in Glossop. In 1947 (aged 22) he changed his name. Famous for such titles as Razzle and Men Only, he also had Raymond's Revue Bar. Owning much property in Soho, he was thought to be a (UK£) billionaire, and certainly one of the richest few people in the UK. He died 2nd of March 2008. If he was till alive he would be today.
Frank Sinatra 82
(Old BLue Eyes) Born On 19th November 1915
He Died on 14th of May 1998 which was
Ago
A smoker all his life, frank had a long death, He suffered from bladder cancer,
had a heart attack and also a stroke
Sir Peter Ustinov
82 Writer, Actor, Raconteur, Mimic And Speaker Died On Sunday 28th
of March 2004
Which Was
Ago. He was born in London, in 1921. He would Be
Today
Oliver Postgate 83 The inventor of the greatest childrens TV of all time. He provided the inspiration and gentle voice behind childrens classics which have delighted several generations including the Greatest Children's TV programme of all time "Bagpuss". He is also the man behind the Clangers, Noggin the Nog and Ivor he Engine. Born on the 12th of April 1925 ago, he died on 8th of December 2008.
Sigmund Freud 83
The father of modern psychology Born 6th May 1856
Died on 23rd of September 1939. If still alive would now be
Due to smoking He suffered from Jaw cancer for the last 16 years of his life
And suffered 33 operations, removing jaw and other parts
Charlton Heston 84 Famous american film star. Born John Charles Carter on 4th October 1923 died on the 5th of April 2008 he would have been by now.
Marcel Marceau 84 The famous mime artist known for his white faced clown character Bip. Born 22nd March 1923, ago, he died from a heart attack at home 22nd September 2007. Widely regarded as a genius he probably revived the art of mime in the modern age
Humphrey Lyttleton 86 English jazz musician and radio presenter. Born 23rd of May 1921, which was ago. Died after heart surgery on April 25th 2008. He full name was Humphrey Richard Adeane Lyttelton but he was affectionatly known as Humph.
Brian Wilde 86 British comedy actor most famous for two roles "Foggy" in Last of the Summer Wine and Mr "Barrowcough" in Porridge. He specialised in characters who had a military background, often the but of the joke in comedy situations. He was born on the 1st of June 1921 which was ago. He died on 20th of March 2008.
Patricia Hayes
88 british comedy actress appearing in many TV shows and films from
the 1940s to the 1990s, including Hancock's half hour, Benny Hill Show, Till
Death Do Us Part and many others..
Was born on December 22nd 1909 and would have been
if she hadn't died on Sept 19th 1998
Sir Arthur C Clarke 90 Legendary british science fiction author, inventor and engineer. He famously wrote "2001 a space odyssey" which was made into a Stanly Kubrick film, influencing most of the space movies and science fiction movies from that time onward. He was born on the 16th of December 1917 ago. He died at his home in Sri Lanka on the 19th of March 2008.
Michel Thomas 90 Polyglot, said to be fluent in 12 different languages, this inspirational language teacher taught many thousands of native english speakers to speak mainly French, German, Spanish and Italian. He taught many famous people and celebrities. Born 3rd Feb 1914 he would have been if he was still alive today. He died Jan 8th 2005. In his early life he escaped the Nazis as he was born a Polish Jew. He escaped to France and later joined the army. He suffered torture, escaped from German capture and later became a war hero and interrogator, who used his natural talent for languages to trick his subjects into confessions.
Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill, KG, OM, CH, TD, FRS, PC (Can)
90
wartime british prime minister during world war II, often lauded as the "greatest
englishman of 20th century / all time" etc. Born 30th November 1874 and
would be
if he was still alive today!
He died 24th of January 1965 which was
ago after a fatal stroke..
He had ginger hair and one of his hobbies was bricklaying
Compay Segundo 91 Legendary Cuban musiscian and composer. Born in Santiago de Cuba in 1907, helped to shape some of the most famous latin styles of the 20th century. Real name was Maximo Fransisco Repliano Muñoz. Energetic even into his 90s he was said to have several women on the go! At the end of his career he has a massive boost from the Buena Vista Social Club film and CD which featured the wonderful Cuban music and saved it from oblivion by giving it a worldwide audience. His dream was to live as long as his Grandma and reach 116 years, but unfortunately he was snatched from us at the youthful age of 91 after kidney failure. In Havana in July 2003
Noël Coward
93 16th December 1899 which was
ago.
A Keen Smoker, This wit, raconteur, playwright, of certain legend Died of
a Suspected Heart Attack aged 93 on 25th March 1993
Frankie Lane 93 One of the first pop megastars. Knickname "old leatherlungs" due to his muscular singing style. Famous for singing the theme song for various westerns including Rawhide. His real name was Francesco Paolo LoVecchio. Born March 30th 1913 If he was still alive he would be
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