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Dave Myers, famous for being one of the Hairy Bikers, aged just 66.

George Leonard 'Johnny' Johnson. Last member of the Dambusters. Aged 101. RIP Johnny, your story will live on for generations.

Sue Baker, one of the original Top Gear presenters, aged 67.

Tom Owen, aged 73. Probably most famous for playing Tom Simmonite (son of Compo Simmonite, played by his father Bill Owen) in Last of The Summer Wine.

Louise Fletcher, famous for playing Nurse Ratched in One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest, and Kai Winn in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Aged 88.

Been away from the forum for too long. Sorry to hear your news Anderoo, my condolences to you, your friends and families

A few years ago I read the biography of James Herriot written by his son. The series of books by JH (I will use the book/series names rather than their real names) are semi-autobiographical, with some situations being based on things experienced by colleagues, not by JH himself, and were in many cases exaggerated - poetic licence. One thing that came out at the start of the book was that Siegfried Farnon had recently lost his wife to TB just prior to JH joining the practice, a fact that was not mentioned at all in the books. After the first novel came out, Siegfried threatened to sue JH but eventually didn't. At the end of the book is a section on how all the main people in the books died.... Callum Buchanan was the first to die, in a car accident in Canada where he had emigrated with his wife. Tristan was (IIRC) the next to go, dying of natural causes. James Herriot was next, again from natural causes. One night, Siegfried went downstairs to where they kept the drugs, took an overdose of barbiturates and died a couple of days later. Helen died from natural causes. The practice is still there next to the James Herriot museum. The recent series uses items from the museum which were used in the practice when the series was set or were from the same time. I've read the complete series several times and have both TV series on DVD as well as the two films that preceded them. Looking forward to the next series

One of our greatest monarchs, if not the greatest. RIP Queen Elizabeth II, and Long Live King Charles III.

Tom Hanks Trousers (couldn't resist that one).

Okay, with all the turdy stuff that is going on in the world today, I thought I would resurrect a topic I started some years ago..... Trousers! Name a famous film/novel/star, but change (or include) one of the names for the word trousers. For eg 2001, A Space Trousers Odyssey. Jurassic Trousers Moby Dick Trousers The Avatar Trousers A Game of Trousers Monty Python and The Holy Trousers The Lord of The Trousers That is enough from me for now. Is your trous.... I mean turn

Well done Steve

RIP Dennis. The original (?) William Brown, George Carter, Terry McCann, Gerry Standing and so many other characters. You will be sadly missed. Rest now with the Belstone Fox.

If there is going to be a fish-in for Rusty, count me in!

Lynda Baron, best known for playing Nurse Gladys Emmanuel in the Sit-Coms Open All Hours and Still Open All Hours. Aged 82. RIP

I remember Rusty from way back, so sad to hear of his passing RIP Rusty. One day we'll all meet up again.

Taken from the last two pages of the 2021 obituary thread.... Sidney Poitier 94 Actor Gary Waldhorn, known for playing Councillor David Horton in TV sitcom The Vicar of Dibley, has died at 78. Hardy Kruger, 19th January aged 93. Meat Loaf has had his chips. Barry Cryer, you may not know the face but you will have seen his work

As usual, will pin this one.

A bit late, but now closing this thread and starting another for 2022.

Dean Stockwell, probably best known for playing Admiral Al Calavicci in the TV series Quantum Leap, aged 85.

Lionel Blair, TV superstar, aged 92.

Sir David Amess, conservative MP, stabbed to death whilst meeting his constituents. Aged 69.

Tony Selby, best remembered for playing Corporal Percy Marsh in Get Some In, aged 83.

Sarah Harding, Girls Aloud star, aged just 39.

Markie Post, best remembered for The Fall Guy. Aged 70. Dame Elizabeth Blackadder, Scottish artist. Aged 89.

Charlie Watts, drummer for The Rolling Stones since 1963, aged 80