R.I.P Thread.

[Chippy_Tea]

David Johnson: Former Liverpool & Everton striker dies aged 71​

Former England striker David Johnson, the first man to score for both Liverpool and Everton in the Merseyside derby, has died aged 71.

Johnson, who scored six goals in eight appearances for England, had been suffering from throat cancer.
He had two spells at Everton in between playing for Ipswich Town under Bobby Robson and Liverpool for Bob Paisley.

In six years at Anfield from 1976 Johnson won three league titles and the 1981 European Cup.

Ex-Liverpool forward David Fairclough led the tributes to his former team-mate, writing on Twitter: "So sad to hear my great friend and Liverpool legend David Johnson has passed away today.

"Shared so many great moments and memories with 'Jono'. Today is a very sad day. Condolences to all Dave's family. RIP 'Doc'."

Everton confirmed the news with a statement that read: "Everyone at Everton football club is saddened to learn of the untimely passing of David 'Doc' Johnson at the age of 71. Our thoughts are with David's family and friends at this time."

Johnson began his career at Goodison Park and scored in the Merseyside derby in 1971 - then netted for Liverpool in the match nine years later. Only Peter Beardsley has since repeated the feat.

He moved to Ipswich in 1972, helping Robson's side win the 1973 Texaco Cup - a competition for club sides in England, Scotland and Ireland - and reach the quarter-finals of the Uefa Cup the following season.

Liverpool-born Johnson made his England debut under Don Revie in 1975, scoring twice in a 2-2 draw against Wales at Wembley.

But it was with Liverpool that he enjoyed most success, scoring 78 goals in 213 appearances after joining for a club-record fee of £200,000 in 1976.

Johnson started the European Cup final against Real Madrid in 1981 but Ian Rush's emergence the following season saw him spend time on the bench and he re-signed for Everton in August 1982.

He signed for Barnsley in 1984 and also played for Manchester City, American side Tulsa Roughnecks and Preston North End as well as having a spell as player-manager at Barrow before retiring in 1986.

 

[trueblue]

Wait, what! Nooo!
I thought Wilko was indestructible.
Much underage drinking was performed while listening to the Feelgoods in the Oysterfleet on a Saturday.

Damn, RiP my man!

He lived close to my daughter in Westcliff saw him several times walking past her house. Saw the original band live once, so good.

 

[TonyT]

I’ve never heard of Wilko Johnson. Does that mean I’m old?

 

[RichardM]

I’ve never heard of Wilko Johnson. Does that mean I’m old?

More likely too young. He became famous as guitarist with Dr Feelgood in the mid seventies.

 

[Jon1961]

More likely too young. He became famous as guitarist with Dr Feelgood in the mid seventies.

And a really good album with Roger Daltrey a few years ago.

 

[sifty]

I’ve never heard of Wilko Johnson. Does that mean I’m old?

Me either, but looking at old footage he seemed a really interesting bloke. Great energy on stage...

 

[London]

RIP Irene Cara aged 63.

 

[Chippy_Tea]

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Former Scotland international Doddie Weir has died at the age of 52, six years after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease.

Weir, capped 61 times between 1990 and 2000, went on to raise millions through his My Name'5 Doddie foundation following his diagnosis in 2016.
The lock was given an OBE in 2019 for services to rugby, to MND research and to the Borders community.

He is survived by his wife Kathy and sons Hamish, Angus and Ben.

"Doddie was an inspirational force of nature," wrote Kathy.

"We are lucky to have shared our lives with him and we cherish all those memories: his love and warmth, his support and advice, his quick wit, and his terrible jokes. It is difficult to put into words how much we will miss him.

"MND took so much from Doddie, but never his spirit and determination. He battled MND so bravely, and whilst his own battle may be over, his fight continues through his foundation, until a cure is found for all those with this devastating disease.

"Hamish, Angus, Ben and I would like to thank everyone for your support and for respecting our privacy at this difficult time."

Born in Edinburgh, Weir played for Stewart's Melville and Melrose, where he won six championships, before turning out for Newcastle and Border Reivers in the professional era.

His first Scotland cap came against Argentina in November 1990.

A lineout specialist, he scored four international tries across his career, including two against New Zealand in a quarter-final loss at the 1995 World Cup.

Once famously described as being "on the charge like a mad giraffe" by commentator Bill McLaren, he was selected for the British and Irish Lions in 1997 but his tour of South Africa was ended prematurely by injury.

Earlier this month, he appeared at Murrayfield with the match ball before Scotland kicked off against New Zealand, receiving a rapturous welcome from the capacity crowd.

It mirrored the emotional on-pitch appearance he made with his three sons against the same opponents in autumn 2017.

Weir was honoured with the Helen Rollason Award at the 2019 BBC Sports Personality of the Year.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/63768331

 

[The Baron]

RIP Doddie
one of the 3 that did so much to bring MND to the front with his great friends Rob Burrow and Stephen Darby.
Great ambassador

 

[London]

Very sad to hear that MND is a horrible disease.

 

[pilgrimhudd]

So sad to hear about Doddie Weir, such a cruel disease, he was a great player and came across as a great man.

 

[pilgrimhudd]

 

[MrRook]

JLL. Not great, more noise than talent. RIP, quand même.

Wrong. His body of work covered many genres: rock-n-roll, country, jazz, pop, blues, Dixieland. His piano playing was extraordinary.

 

[Clarence]

Christine Perfect R.I.P.

 

[Chippy_Tea]

Christine Perfect R.I.P.

Had to google that one -

I didn't know she was born and lived 6 miles from where we live and was regularly seen in the local pubs when she visited he farther later in life.

Christine Anne McVie (née Perfect; 12 July 1943 – 30 November 2022) was an English musician, and the vocalist and keyboardist of Fleetwood Mac

 

[trueblue]

I fell in love with Christine McVie when I was around 14 years old and she was in a band called chicken shack. Was a fine looking lady, a great singer and song writer.

 

[Benfleet Brewery]

Just had to play Songbird. Absolute classic song.

 

[dad_of_jon]

Christine Perfect R.I.P.

I never was a fleetwood mac fanboi at the time they were at their peak, but have grown to appreciate their brilliance and the last concert I saw of them on you tube I was amazed how she had every bit as much presence as stevie nicks she was mesmerizing.

 

[Twogunrocky]

R.I.P Kirstie Alley

 

[Cheyne_brewer]

RIP Johnny Johnson, last surviving British member of 617 Squadron - Dam Buster bomb aimer. Mission complete Sir.