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Unread postby Kalah » 17 Mar 2011, 23:54

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Unread postby Kalah » 28 Mar 2011, 16:47

Don't know if the non-Scandinavians will know what I'm talking about, but Wenche Foss just died today, aged 93.

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Foss was considered the greatest Norwegian theatrical actresses of all time - a true diva, Norway's Elizabeth Taylor for the theatre. Last year, she was honoured with a statue in front of the Norwegian national theatre, and the Government has stated that it will give her a state funeral - an honour not given to many. Well-known for her social commitment as well as professional attitude towards her trade, Foss will no doubt go down in history as one of the all-time greats; the sort of person who ends up on stamps and coins, or gets buildings named after them.
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Unread postby ThunderTitan » 01 Apr 2011, 19:09

Kalah wrote:Foss was considered the greatest Norwegian theatrical actresses of all time - a true diva, Norway's Elizabeth Taylor for the theatre.
Speaking of Liz Taylor: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-10881322

And it's been a week already, why did no one post it yet?
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Unread postby Kalah » 01 Apr 2011, 19:12

Couldn't be bothered.
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Unread postby ThunderTitan » 01 Apr 2011, 23:23

I didn't even know she was still alive until i saw that she died...
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Unread postby jeff » 02 Apr 2011, 00:28

ThunderTitan wrote:I didn't even know she was still alive until i saw that she died...
She was a beautiful lady, but she was out of movies for so long, it is understandable that many might have thought she was dead for a while.
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Unread postby aaelgr » 16 Apr 2011, 21:00

Not sure how big 'Are You Being Served?' was outside of the UK...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-13098312
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Unread postby jeff » 18 Apr 2011, 17:24

aaelgr wrote:Not sure how big 'Are You Being Served?' was outside of the UK...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-13098312
A very funny show, I first saw it when I was stationed in the UK and have watched it as it occasionally plays over here. A sad loss. :(
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Unread postby Kalah » 19 Apr 2011, 09:19

Grete Waitz (57) just died today ... Strange - I didn't even know she was ill, but apparently it was the big C that got Norway's best long-distance runner of all time.

9 NY Marathon wins, several world records, lots of medals from various championships ... Well, I guess no matter how fit you are ...

When Jerry Seinfeld talked about the NY marathon, the quote was something like: "What's there to see? A girl from Norway, a guy from Kenya, and 20.000 losers." :D
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Unread postby aaelgr » 20 Apr 2011, 11:54

Elisabeth Sladen (Sarah Jane Smith in Doctor Who):
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-13137674
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Unread postby jeff » 20 Apr 2011, 15:31

aaelgr wrote:Elisabeth Sladen (Sarah Jane Smith in Doctor Who):
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-13137674
A sad sad day in the Dr. Who Universe. :cry: :rip:
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Unread postby jeff » 25 Apr 2011, 20:40

Kalah wrote:Grete Waitz (57) just died today ... Strange - I didn't even know she was ill, but apparently it was the big C that got Norway's best long-distance runner of all time.

9 NY Marathon wins, several world records, lots of medals from various championships ... Well, I guess no matter how fit you are ...

When Jerry Seinfeld talked about the NY marathon, the quote was something like: "What's there to see? A girl from Norway, a guy from Kenya, and 20.000 losers." :D
The ESPN show Outside the Lines did a brief commentary on her. I found interesting during first NY marathon she almost quit after 18 miles with one thought on her mind, how mad she was at her husband for talking her into running it. Well she of course did not quit, but went on to win.
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Unread postby Kalah » 25 Apr 2011, 21:32

Yeah, I also saw that documentary about the founder of the NY marathon's fight against cancer ... Waitz was the one who "escorted" him through the whole run and crossed the finish with him.
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Unread postby ThunderTitan » 26 Apr 2011, 18:24

jeff wrote:
aaelgr wrote:Elisabeth Sladen (Sarah Jane Smith in Doctor Who):
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-13137674
A sad sad day in the Dr. Who Universe. :cry: :rip:
Dammit Death, stop ruining my entertainment options...
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Unread postby aaelgr » 02 May 2011, 11:26

One of the few men to floor Ali has passed away...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/boxing/13256045.stm
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Unread postby ByteBandit » 03 May 2011, 13:50

Osamas' finally dead. Finally got him. Now the families of the Twin Towers have their justice.
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Unread postby Kalah » 03 May 2011, 15:18

Yeah, I guess that's just about the only time this thread will be used in a celebratory manner.
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Unread postby ThunderTitan » 05 May 2011, 11:08

Kalah wrote:Yeah, I guess that's just about the only time this thread will be used in a celebratory manner.
Yes, because there are so few occasions when humans celebrate another's death...
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Unread postby Kalah » 05 May 2011, 11:40

Perry White is dead too ... :rip:
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Unread postby ThunderTitan » 05 May 2011, 11:50

Supes still got the worst deal though...
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