Well known people who died recently

[sptrawler]

Great entertainer, was a terrific MC.

 

[noirua]

Ivana Trump's fourth husband Rossano Rubicondi dies aged 49

Rossano dated Ivana – who has three children, Donald Jr., 43, Ivanka, 39, and Eric, 37, with her second husband and 45th US president Donald Trump – for six years before the pair tied the knot in 2008.

 

[basilio]

The Center will not hold

Joan Didion has died. Last night I watched a documentary on her life and work and was mesmerized. She just nailed it. Every time.

Her writing was incisive and insightful. She wrote history through her essays on current events. A remarkable person.

Joan Didion, in her own words: 23 of the best quotes​

The Californian author became the ultimate literary celebrity for her journalistic style. Here are some of her best quotes on writing, love, ageing and fear, plus a selection of essays

I’m not telling you to make the world better, because I don’t think that progress is necessarily part of the package. I’m just telling you to live in it. Not just to endure it, not just to suffer it, not just to pass through it, but to live in it. To look at it. To try to get the picture. To live recklessly. To take chances. To make your own work and take pride in it. To seize the moment. And if you ask me why you should bother to do that, I could tell you that the grave’s a fine and private place, but none I think do there embrace. Nor do they sing there, or write, or argue, or see the tidal bore on the Amazon, or touch their children. And that’s what there is to do and get it while you can and good luck at it.” – UC Riverside commencement address (1975).

Joan Didion, in her own words: 23 of the best quotes

The Californian author became the ultimate literary celebrity for her journalistic style. Here are some of her best quotes on writing, love, ageing and fear, plus a selection of essays

www.theguardian.com

Joan Didion, American journalist and author, dies at age 87

The unsparing observer of US culture, politics and public life won huge acclaim for her memoir The Year of Magical Thinking

www.theguardian.com

Watch Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold | Netflix Official Site

Literary icon Joan Didion reflects on her remarkable career and personal struggles in this intimate documentary directed by her nephew, Griffin Dunne.

www.netflix.com

 

[basilio]

A snapshot of Joan Didion

 

[basilio]

We are imperfect mortal beings, aware of that mortality even as we push it away, failed by our very complication, so wired that when we mourn our losses we also mourn, for better or for worse, ourselves. As we were. As we are no longer. As we will one day not be at all. – The Year of Magical Thinking (2005) Joan Didion

 

[bellenuit]

 

[basilio]

Harry Van Moorst died last week.

Harry was a highly effective Political and Environmental activist from the late 60's to his death. He was the key to holding the EPA and various Victorian Governments to account over highly flawed proposals to establlsh toxic waste dumps in Victoria.

In memory of Elisabeth and Harry van Moorst - Environmental Justice Australia

The team at Environmental Justice Australia are saddened by the recent passing of Elisabeth van Moorst - long-time EJA friend, and social and environmental justice advocate Elisabeth, warmly known as Lizzie, was born in the Netherlands in 1928 and migrated to Australia with her husband and two...

envirojustice.org.au

Harry van Moorst: a life of resistance – Solidarity Online

Phil Griffiths pays tribute to a veteran of the anti-Vietnam War movement who never stopped fighting for justice.

www.solidarity.net.au

 

[SirRumpole]

A hero of Australian sport, and former Governor of Victoria, John Landy dies at 91.

John Landy, responsible for Australia's 'finest sporting moment of the century', dies aged 91

John Landy was responsible for Australia's "finest sporting moment of the 20th century" and served as Victoria's governor for half a decade. He died surrounded by family at the age of 91.

www.abc.net.au

 

[macca]

A hero of Australian sport, and former Governor of Victoria, John Landy dies at 91.

John Landy, responsible for Australia's 'finest sporting moment of the century', dies aged 91

John Landy was responsible for Australia's "finest sporting moment of the 20th century" and served as Victoria's governor for half a decade. He died surrounded by family at the age of 91.

www.abc.net.au

91 , gee, he had a good run didn't he

 

[SirRumpole]

Unfortunately, Rod Marsh has died after suffering a heart attack last week.

'An incomparable innings that is lovingly remembered': Tributes flow for cricket legend Rod Marsh

Tributes pour in from around the world for Australian cricket legend Rod Marsh, who died in an Adelaide hospital this morning.

www.abc.net.au

 

[sptrawler]

Unfortunately, Rod Marsh has died after suffering a heart attack last week.

'An incomparable innings that is lovingly remembered': Tributes flow for cricket legend Rod Marsh

Tributes pour in from around the world for Australian cricket legend Rod Marsh, who died in an Adelaide hospital this morning.

www.abc.net.au

So bloody sad, I was brought up on a diet of caught Marsh, bowled Lillie, what an incredible duo they made cricket an entertainment sport. Also current cricketers owe them a debt of thanks, for bringing cricketers wages out of the dark ages.
RIP Bacchus.

 

[wayneL]

So bloody sad, I was brought up on a diet of caught Marsh, bowled Lillie, what an incredible duo they made cricket an entertainment sport. Also current cricketers owe them a debt of thanks, for bringing cricketers wages out of the dark ages.
RIP Bacchus.

It was those two larrikins that converted me to cricket, a game I didn't even know existed till 1972.

I swear Rod knew where that ball was going even before Lillee or the batsman knew.

Golden times.

 

[greggles]

Shane Warne dead of a suspected heart attack in Thailand. Aged just 52.

First Rod Marsh, then Shane Warne in a matter of days. Two cricket legends gone.

 

[SirRumpole]

Shane Warne dead of a suspected heart attack in Thailand. Aged just 52.

First Rod Marsh, then Shane Warne in a matter of days. Two cricket legends gone.

This is shattering news.

The greatest bowler who ever lived in my opinion, and a pretty good bloke to listen to when he was commentating.

What a loss, too young.

RIP Warney.

 

[Craton]

Gobsmacked as two great Aussie cricket legends die within a week.
Shane Warne's COD yet to be confirmed but geez, bordering on surreal as both struck down with heart issues.

Most cricket buffs would be familiar with Warne's achievements epitomized with that famous "Gatting ball" but I was reminded of Rod Marsh's perhaps lesser known achievement with the bat.

Rod was the first Australia wicketkeeper to notch up three figures in a Test match. It was against Pakistan in 1982, he made 118 from 123 balls, including 10 fours and four sixes. This also means that he was the first Aussie 'keeper in approx. 105 years of test cricket to do so.

Vale Rod and Shane.
Thank you for giving me some of the greatest cricketing memories I have.

 

[SirRumpole]

Another sudden death from a suspected heart attack.

Victorian Labor senator Kimberley Kitching dies suddenly in Melbourne

The ABC understands Senator Kitching, 52, died of a suspected heart attack. Labor Leader Anthony Albanese says the party is "in shock" over the passing of their friend and colleague.

www.abc.net.au

 

[wayneL]

Another sudden death from a suspected heart attack.

Victorian Labor senator Kimberley Kitching dies suddenly in Melbourne

The ABC understands Senator Kitching, 52, died of a suspected heart attack. Labor Leader Anthony Albanese says the party is "in shock" over the passing of their friend and colleague.

www.abc.net.au

Dots to join

 

[macca]

Dots to join

Sad but true, more to come.

We have a friend who was in remission from cancer, got vaxxed while she was well, now the cancer is back "everywhere" in just 3 months, No one can definitely say what caused it

Meanwhile, Insurance Companies in the US are advising shareholders about huge increases in deaths from "other causes" that are not Covid

 

[sptrawler]

Sad but true, more to come.

We have a friend who was in remission from cancer, got vaxxed while she was well, now the cancer is back "everywhere" in just 3 months, No one can definitely say what caused it

Meanwhile, Insurance Companies in the US are advising shareholders about huge increases in deaths from "other causes" that are not Covid

It is all going to get very interesting, one thinks the word covid will be changed at a later date, so any conection is difficult.
We will know when this is about to happen, the media will start and blame the Government for making people take it, instead of blaming the Government for not being able to get it, when everyone wanted to take it.
We live in a strange World, being led around by the nose.

 

[SirRumpole]

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Yes but you have to join them in the right order or else you get the wrong picture.