One of the most annoying Brits of the 70s

Keith Harris

Heaven knows the competition for that sobriquet is pretty stiff.

I think he rose in people's estimation when he wasn't investigated for Yewtree.

fair point, Dana

You have to be over 60 to remember Jane Meadows, from The Honeymooners...

Jayne Meadows, Actress and Steve Allen's Wife and Co-Star, Dies at 95

No, no, no you don't.

I would have guessed she'd died years ago.

Suzanne Crough Condray, youngest daughter Tracy Partridge, on "The Partridge Family", found dead at 52.

'Louie Louie' Singer Jack Ely of The Kingsmen, Dies in Oregon at 71

Damn. They're dying faster than I can post 'em.

One of my favorite golfers, Calvin Peete died this morning. He was 71.

Jack Ely of the Kingsmen.
"Louie, Louie, garble garble garble..."

I think the only lyrics to that song are "louie, LouIE, oh baby, we gotta go", the rest is just an aardvark being strangled in the studio room in which it was recorded.

Ben E King is no longer standing by us.

The entries in this thread have been making me feel old lately. We're losing touch with the past when all these guys die.

If only we could predict which babies being born would become famous (for things other than being royal)

I like your thinking. But if you'll permit, a slight amendment:

If only we could predict which babies being born would become famous reality tv stars, we could intervene Minority Report stylee.