On 9th May 2011 the world of golf lost one of its heroes and true gentlemen. Severiano Ballesteros, or Seve, for short, was aged just 54 when he died but he had packed more into those few years than others would do in a much longer life. Seve was such a character and his cavalier attitude in golf carried over into his life. This helped his popularity enormously and also the long battle which followed with cancer......more
Sue Carroll dies aged 58
Daily Mirror columnist Sue Carroll has died at the age of 58. Sue was a famous face on TV often appearing on Sky News, in recent years. She had a distinctive voices and strong opinions.Sue was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last year and early in 2011 wrote about her battle with the disease. She shared her innermost fears and thoughts.... More
Former Czech President Vaclav Havel dies aged 75
Brazilian football legend Socrates dies aged 57
December 4, 2011 Former captain of football's most sensational and enduring national teams, Brazil, has sadly died at the age of 57. Socrates died in the Albert Einstein Israeli Hospital in Sao Paulo.....Read More Here
_Wales Football Manager Gary Speed dies aged 42
UK football has been left reeling in shock today with the sad news that Welsh manager, Gary Speed, has died suddenly. The latest reports are that 42-year-old Gary was found hanged. He was apparently found dead early today, Sunday November 27, 2011 at his home in Huntington, Chester. The police have said that there are no suspicious circumstances. Tributes have been pouring in from the world of football and beyond. Wales and Manchester United player Ryan Giggs said, _: "I am totally devastated. Gary Speed was one of the nicest men in
football and someone I am honoured to call a team-mate and friend. It goes without saying my thoughts are with his family at this tremendously sad time. RIP and condolences. Wikipedia Biography
One of the boxing greats, Smokin' Joe Frazier, is reported to have been admitted to a Hospice. Joe has been ill since early October. It has emerged that he was diagnosed with liver cancer and the prognosis is not good. Joe was from that boxing era when Cassius Clay, or Mohammed Ali as he became known, ruled the boxing ring. Joe was one of a handful of boxers who gave Ali a run for his money. In fact Joe did more than that, beating Ali in what was to be called the "Fight of the Century"............Read More Here
Former Vietnam President Vo Chi Cong dies aged 99
It has been announced that the former Vietnam President Vo Chi Cong has died at the great age of 99.He died yesterday, September 8, 2011, at a hospital in Ho Chi Minh City, after a long illness......More
UK peace campaigner Brian Haw dies aged 62
_Brian Haw became a well known figure in the UK after he set up camp
in Parliament Square, London. He set up camp on June 2, 2001 as a
protest against UK and US foreign policy. As the BBC
reported, it was not moved from the grassy area until March Read More
Kim Jong-il dies North Korea is today a nation in mourning. The country's beloved Kim Jong-il has died after suffering a eart attack. Whilst North Korea mourns South Korea and the World holds its breath>>>More Here
Whilst the reports that Colonel Gaddafi has been killed are yet to be confirmed it now is obvious that he is dead. Images of his dead and bloody body have been on mainstream TV news. There have been reports that some have shot into his already dead body and that it has been dragged through the streets. Footage has been shown.The liberal in me balks at this news but I can understand the actions taken. If Hitler had been caught he would no doubt have suffered a worse fate. However, one always hopes that the victors will prove themselves better than such former dictators.Further cause for concern is that NATO troops were involved in what was to be Gaddafi's Waterloo. NATO only had a mandate to protect civilians not be involved in combative measures. If and when it is confirmed that Gaddafi is dead, the Libyan people will need to look to a new era. Gang rule and another dictator could so easily replace the old regime. ..........October 20, 2011
