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  • Number24Number24 NorwayPosts: 21,672MI6 Agent
    It ads an extra sting that the Christchurch terror attacks are inspired by Breivik, but today our thoughts are with the victims and their families.
  • Sir MilesSir Miles The Wrong Side Of The WardrobePosts: 26,382Chief of Staff
    RIP the amazing Scott Walker...such an incredible voice -{
    YNWA 97
  • HardyboyHardyboy Posts: 5,881Chief of Staff
    Shane Rimmer, the Canadian actor who played parts in three different Bond films--the largest one was as Captain Carter in The Spy Who Loved Me--has died at the age of 89. Personally, my favorite Rimmer appearance was as the NASA controller in You Only Live Twice who--despite supposedly being American--mispronounces "Houston!" (It's HYOOston, not HOOston.) RIP, sir!

    https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2019/mar/29/shane-rimmer-voice-of-thunderbirds-scott-tracy-dies-aged-89
    Vox clamantis in deserto
  • hehadlotsofgutshehadlotsofguts Durham England Posts: 2,106MI6 Agent
    ^Apart from TSWLM, my favourite character is Tom,from DAF. Like tge way WW shouts at him,because he was supposed to send something to Vandenberg and he doesn't.

    WW-"Tom, what did i tell you to do with this?"

    Tom-"Send it to Vandenburg,sir!"

    WW-"WELL GET 'EM ON THE PHONE,NOW!!!"

    Both great characters.
    Have you ever heard of the Emancipation Proclamation?"

    " I don't listen to hip hop!"
  • PPK 7.65mmPPK 7.65mm Saratoga Springs NY USAPosts: 1,224MI6 Agent
    RIP to Shane Rimmer, a true talent in the character acting world. Always enjoying seeing him in the Bond films and many of his other works.
  • GrindelwaldGrindelwald Posts: 1,294MI6 Agent
    Tania Mallett too , now :(

    I met Rimmer , such a nice man :x
  • HardyboyHardyboy Posts: 5,881Chief of Staff
    Tania Mallet was a beautiful lady. . .shame she didn't opt to do more films. But the one she's known for will live forever. RIP.
    Vox clamantis in deserto
  • Silhouette ManSilhouette Man The last refuge of a scoundrelPosts: 8,613MI6 Agent
    Just heard that Nadja Regin from FRWL and GF has sadly died aged 87. -{
    "The tough man of the world. The Secret Agent. The man who was only a silhouette." - Ian Fleming, Moonraker (1955).
  • Sir MilesSir Miles The Wrong Side Of The WardrobePosts: 26,382Chief of Staff
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    An absolute hero of mine growing up. As the great Bill Shankly said of him:-

    Tommy Smith was not born, he was quarried

    RIP Anfield Iron -{
    YNWA 97
  • Sir MilesSir Miles The Wrong Side Of The WardrobePosts: 26,382Chief of Staff
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  • Napoleon PluralNapoleon Plural LondonPosts: 10,219MI6 Agent
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    I can't think of many London landmarks that mean so much to me, I'm sorry to say. Buckingham Palace? Ugly landmark, never been in it.
    I'd give a shout out for St Paul's, indeed it's iconic and survived the Blitz - there's that amazing black and white photo of it emerging from the smoke. That said, I went in there once and I can't say I ever found it spiritually uplifting.
    The area around St Paul's is a bit stressy, and there's the difference. Notre Dame is not just a link to Paris' medieval past, mostly destroyed in the massive renovations under Baron Hausemann from 1850-70, it is in such a lovely area.
    Took my Mum to Paris twice, when she had advanced Parkinson's, in 2007 and 2010. Thing is, when the place goes up in smoke, so do your memories a bit.

    That nobody died in the fire means your 'grief' is unfiltered. I mean, I was sorry the Twin Towers went, but a) It had few touching personal memories and b) How can you grieve for a building when others are grieving for their family and friends?
    But with Notre Dame, well, watching that burn was like being called out to the hospital.
    And you have your own personal memories of it.

    The area around Westminster with Big Ben and the London Eye are very lovely too, but obviously lacks the religious aspect that Notre Dame has.
    "This is where we leave you Mr Bond."

    Roger Moore 1927-2017
  • Silhouette ManSilhouette Man The last refuge of a scoundrelPosts: 8,613MI6 Agent
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    I can't think of many London landmarks that mean so much to me, I'm sorry to say. Buckingham Palace? Ugly landmark, never been in it.
    I'd give a shout out for St Paul's, indeed it's iconic and survived the Blitz - there's that amazing black and white photo of it emerging from the smoke. That said, I went in there once and I can't say I ever found it spiritually uplifting.
    The area around St Paul's is a bit stressy, and there's the difference. Notre Dame is not just a link to Paris' medieval past, mostly destroyed in the massive renovations under Baron Hausemann from 1850-70, it is in such a lovely area.
    Took my Mum to Paris twice, when she had advanced Parkinson's, in 2007 and 2010. Thing is, when the place goes up in smoke, so do your memories a bit.

    That nobody died in the fire means your 'grief' is unfiltered. I mean, I was sorry the Twin Towers went, but a) It had few touching personal memories and b) How can you grieve for a building when others are grieving for their family and friends?
    But with Notre Dame, well, watching that burn was like being called out to the hospital.
    And you have your own personal memories of it.

    The area around Westminster with Big Ben and the London Eye are very lovely too, but obviously lacks the religious aspect that Notre Dame has.

    A beautifully worded tribute to Notre Dame. Thank you, NP. :) -{
    "The tough man of the world. The Secret Agent. The man who was only a silhouette." - Ian Fleming, Moonraker (1955).
  • Number24Number24 NorwayPosts: 21,672MI6 Agent
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    I can't think of many London landmarks that mean so much to me, I'm sorry to say. Buckingham Palace? Ugly landmark, never been in it.
    I'd give a shout out for St Paul's, indeed it's iconic and survived the Blitz - there's that amazing black and white photo of it emerging from the smoke. That said, I went in there once and I can't say I ever found it spiritually uplifting.
    The area around St Paul's is a bit stressy, and there's the difference. Notre Dame is not just a link to Paris' medieval past, mostly destroyed in the massive renovations under Baron Hausemann from 1850-70, it is in such a lovely area.
    Took my Mum to Paris twice, when she had advanced Parkinson's, in 2007 and 2010. Thing is, when the place goes up in smoke, so do your memories a bit.

    That nobody died in the fire means your 'grief' is unfiltered. I mean, I was sorry the Twin Towers went, but a) It had few touching personal memories and b) How can you grieve for a building when others are grieving for their family and friends?
    But with Notre Dame, well, watching that burn was like being called out to the hospital.
    And you have your own personal memories of it.

    The area around Westminster with Big Ben and the London Eye are very lovely too, but obviously lacks the religious aspect that Notre Dame has.

    A beautifully worded tribute to Notre Dame. Thank you, NP. :) -{

    +1

    Like everyone who's interested in history and art, I felt the loss strongly when Notre Dame bured.
  • Sir Hillary BraySir Hillary Bray College of ArmsPosts: 2,174MI6 Agent
    Great words, NP. We don't have much in the US that equates to Notre Dame in terms of history. It's a magical place. And it will return to its former glory, I truly believe that.
    Hilly...you old devil!
  • PPK 7.65mmPPK 7.65mm Saratoga Springs NY USAPosts: 1,224MI6 Agent
    Former United Artists executive David Picker who helped to greenlight the James Bond series into production has died aged 87.

    More about his amazing contribution to the world of cinema here:https://www.mi6-hq.com/sections/articles/biography-david-picker?id=04476


    Thank You, Mr. Picker for taking a chance on a property that a lot of people had little faith in succeeding as a cinematic series.
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    RIP David Picker
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • Silhouette ManSilhouette Man The last refuge of a scoundrelPosts: 8,613MI6 Agent
    Sad news to hear that David Picker has died. He was there for Bond from the very start. We owe him a great debt of gratitude as Bond fans. -{
    "The tough man of the world. The Secret Agent. The man who was only a silhouette." - Ian Fleming, Moonraker (1955).
  • HigginsHiggins GermanyPosts: 16,618MI6 Agent
    RIP Ken Kercheval, the one and only Cliff Barnes

    You brought me much enjoyment back in the day, thank you, Sir
    President of the 'Misty Eyes Club'.

    Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
  • Ens007Ens007 EnglandPosts: 863MI6 Agent
    Higgins wrote:
    RIP Ken Kercheval, the one and only Cliff Barnes

    You brought me much enjoyment back in the day, thank you, Sir

    Well said & fully agree.

    The by play between Larry Hagman & himself made for superb viewing.

    Very sad news indeed.
  • GrindelwaldGrindelwald Posts: 1,294MI6 Agent
    https://mobile.twitter.com/ninawmakeup/status/1048168919771623424

    Yuri Borienko (1932-1999) , at least thats what the twitter claims (someone should really update wiki)
  • Westward_DriftWestward_Drift Posts: 3,084MI6 Agent
    RIP director John Singleton. He was only 51.
  • BarbelBarbel ScotlandPosts: 35,985Chief of Staff
    RIP Peter Mayhew, age 74, beloved by millions the world over.


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  • JTMJTM Posts: 3,027MI6 Agent
    And just before Star Wars Day—RIP Peter Mayhew :(
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    Saddened to learn of the death of Freddie Starr he
    Was one of the greats of comedy. RIP Freddie.
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • HardyboyHardyboy Posts: 5,881Chief of Staff
    Doris Day is now gone. She lived to be 97. Que sera, sera. . .
    Vox clamantis in deserto
  • Napoleon PluralNapoleon Plural LondonPosts: 10,219MI6 Agent
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    She was great in Calamity Jane, that was my fave.

    Move Over Darling is a great song, too.
    "This is where we leave you Mr Bond."

    Roger Moore 1927-2017
  • Number24Number24 NorwayPosts: 21,672MI6 Agent
    Rest in peace, Doris Day :)
  • hehadlotsofgutshehadlotsofguts Durham England Posts: 2,106MI6 Agent
    A scene from On Moonlight Bay One of my favourite films. I have fond memories of watching this with my late nana. Doris Day will always live on through her films. RIP

    https://youtu.be/UBXgXuC28bg
    Have you ever heard of the Emancipation Proclamation?"

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  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    Oscar Levant : " I knew Doris Day before she was a virgin "
    RIP Doris Day
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • Sir Hillary BraySir Hillary Bray College of ArmsPosts: 2,174MI6 Agent
    Couple of US television icons have passed in the last few days...

    Peggy Lipton, one-time model who rose to fame on The Mod Squad in the late '60s. She married Quincy Jones (Rashida is her daughter) and worked sparingly until her career was revived in the original Twin Peaks. Just 72.

    Tim Conway, best known as a mainstay of The Carol Burnett Show, where his antics during comedy sketches often led to his collaborators breaking character because they were laughing so hard. 85 years old.

    RIP
    Hilly...you old devil!
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