Whose death or retirement would be the end of an era in showbiz

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  • elnombreelnombre Posts: 3,625
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    Glenn A wrote: »
    When Ronnie Corbett and Bruce Forsyth die, this will be the end of the golden era entertainers for me.

    But isn't that era already over? I mean, there used to be an abundance of similar talent. I don't think 2 remaining veterans (I'd add Des O'Connor, if it weren't for the fact he's rarely seen these days) are enough to sustain it - let's face it, if we're living in any era now, it's the era of talentless trashy reality tv ****wits.
  • starkitten1982starkitten1982 Posts: 373
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    Vivienne Westwood
  • Phoenix LazarusPhoenix Lazarus Posts: 17,305
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    elnombre wrote: »
    But isn't that era already over? I mean, there used to be an abundance of similar talent. I don't think 2 remaining veterans (I'd add Des O'Connor, if it weren't for the fact he's rarely seen these days)

    And Ken Dodd.
  • bbnutnutbbnutnut Posts: 1,582
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    Ant and Dec
  • Phoenix LazarusPhoenix Lazarus Posts: 17,305
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    Simon Cowell.
    Michael Parkinson.
    Harry Hill.
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    muggins14 wrote: »
    Barry Gibb - the last remaining Gibb brother.

    OMG, I will CRY BUCKETS:(:(:(

    The Queen
    The Antenboroughs
    John Travolta and Olivia N-J (an era all on thier own)
    ANt + Dec
    Julie Andrews
    Christopher Plummer

    Patrick Swazie was a killer for me, memories...ahhhhhh:(
  • elnombreelnombre Posts: 3,625
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    And Ken Dodd.

    True.
  • Ella NutElla Nut Posts: 8,891
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    cazzz wrote: »
    Tom Jones, he seems to have so many great stories about legends of the past

    I believe he may have mentioned something at some point about meeting Elvis.
  • gold2040gold2040 Posts: 3,049
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    Ella Nut wrote: »
    I believe he may have mentioned something at some point about meeting Elvis.
    Here's a picture of them together

    http://photos.elvispresleymusic.com.au/images/family_friends/tom_jones_elvis_presley.jpg
  • ns.macdns.macd Posts: 766
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    George Michael
    Prince
    Madonna
    Rolling Stones / Remaining Beatles
    Lionel Richie
    Bob Dylan
    Tina Turner
    Rolf Harris
  • FatsiaFatsia Posts: 1,187
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    Now that Rolf Harris has been linked with Yewtree I would imagine the grief will be different - I'm not saying that he's involved in anything at all, I know he was only questioned but I think the media will be more cautious after the praise they heaped on Savile.

    For me? Clive James - I will be sad, but 'end of an era'?
  • Eddie BadgerEddie Badger Posts: 6,005
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    The surving members of Monty Python's Flying Circus
    Roger Daltry and Pete Townsend
    Steven Spielberg
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    First legend has already gone - Humphrey Lyttelton, R2 Jazz and R4 comedy has never been quite the same. And Samantha is still pining.

    Plus - in no particular order:

    James Bolam
    Joanna Lumley
    Mike Oldfield
  • foxy23foxy23 Posts: 4,391
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    Madonna!
  • Ella NutElla Nut Posts: 8,891
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    gold2040 wrote: »

    So it IS true!!!

    I was being sarcastic really as I think any chance he gets he talks about being friends with Elvis, having said that, I think he gets asked about it a lot too.
  • Eddie BadgerEddie Badger Posts: 6,005
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    Thought of another, the great BB King
  • EastEnders-1105EastEnders-1105 Posts: 11,022
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    Bruce Forsythe
    June Brown
    David Jason
    Ronnie Corbett
    Tom Jones
  • EastEnders-1105EastEnders-1105 Posts: 11,022
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    Henry Winkler (the Fonz)
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    Chuck Berry & Little Richard
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    Nicholas Parsons.
  • milliejomilliejo Posts: 2,230
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    Richard Attenborough (He is ill)
    Sir David Attenborough
    David Dimbleby
    Nicholas Dimbleby
    Bruce Forsyth
  • milliejomilliejo Posts: 2,230
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    daisiesfan wrote: »
    Gonna be gutted when Joan Rivers dies. Who will take over Fashion Police?

    Kelly Osborne looks likely too...
  • Mr TeacakeMr Teacake Posts: 6,593
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    Peggy Windsor
  • milliejomilliejo Posts: 2,230
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    Fatsia wrote: »
    Now that Rolf Harris has been linked with Yewtree I would imagine the grief will be different - I'm not saying that he's involved in anything at all, I know he was only questioned but I think the media will be more cautious after the praise they heaped on Savile.

    For me? Clive James - I will be sad, but 'end of an era'?

    Unfortunately Clive James is a distinct possibility...very soon...:cry: He is someone that will be greatly missed...
    As will Richard Briars...
  • linnyloulinnylou Posts: 18,770
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    George Michael
    Lionel Richie
    Tina Turner

    I shall be truly upset when George Michael goes. When he was admitted to hospital with pneumonia, I was quite fearful that he wouldn't make it.

    Adding another name to the list - Sean Connery.
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