Sorry to intrude, but news has just come through of Spike's death. Goodbye, Spike....
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GARETH SIMMONS
gareth.simmons@...
Feb 27, 2002 10:53 am
Last time I spoke to Spike I asked "Excuse me Spike can I shake your hand?" to which he replied "Why whats wrong with yours?" Much Respect & Love to you Spike ...
There is now a fuller article on the BBC News site. http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/entertainment/tv_and_radio/newsid_1843000/1 843963.stm...
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Chris Wilson
funkywilson@...
Feb 27, 2002 11:19 am
Man thats a bastard. First John Lee from Feeder, then John Thaw then Spike Milligan! ===== 'He will be missed more than melody' Grant Nicholas Feeder Jon Lee...
Indeed yes. The Beeb Beeb Ceeb has details at http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/entertainment/tv_and_radio/newsid_1843000/1 843963.stm Dave Page ... From:...
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Alan West
downsman@...
Feb 27, 2002 1:15 pm
He has been a source of light and inspiration to me since I discovered Puckoon thirty-odd years ago. No light today, however, for there is a Looney eclipse....
See also http://www.guardian.co.uk/worldlatest/story/0,1280,-1548261,00.html Gordo...
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Matthew Jarron
m.h.jarron@...
Feb 27, 2002 2:48 pm
I have loved Spike all my life - Dip the Puppy was my favourite book as a child - and this is the day I always somehow hoped would never dawn, though of course...
Jane Milligan is currently appearing in the Laurence Olivier Award Winning Musical - Return to the Forbidden Planet. Obviously due to her fathers sad passing...
Comedy has lost a great man.... may he continue to make people laugh in heaven! My deepest sympathy and thoughts to all his family. Many thanks Amanda x...
.. On the Ning Nang Nong Where the cows go Bong! And the monkeys all say Boo! There's a Nong Nang Ning Where the trees go Ping And the tea pots Jibber Jabber...
A truly depressing day. We've lost an original genius and somewhere has gained one. At least the Go-ons can now be re-united. Bye Spike, you will me missed...
I'm sure we all feel a great sadness at the loss of a man who has always given us happiness, smiles and laughs and I would like to extend deepest sympathy to...
Spike may be gone but he leaves so much for even long time Spike fans to discover . I find new bits, insights and hilarities every time I listen or read any...
I just wanted to say:- I send strength to Shelagh and Spike's children, I pray that Spike's demons have ceased to chase him and I wish him the peace that has ...
OMG!!!!!!! This is terrible!! One of my idols for 15 years and my fav poem below!! NEVER be forgotton.... ... Bye spike! ... <HR> <html><body> <tt> ..<BR> <BR>...
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Chris Wilson
funkywilson@...
Feb 28, 2002 9:25 am
I think boxsets of every Goon show ever made and aired and of Q should be released or re-released of already done so in the past from the beeb now in Spikes...
From Sydney Morning Herald 28 February 2002 Spike on Spike The following is an obituary Spike Milligan wrote for himself in July 1990 for the Sunday...
I'll second that. As a cartoonist/humorist myself, I especially felt a loss when I heard the news. __________________________________________________ Do You...
... <HR> <html><body> <tt> <BR> I think boxsets of every Goon show ever made and aired<BR> and of Q should be released or re-released of already<BR> done so in...
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GARETH SIMMONS
gareth.simmons@...
Feb 28, 2002 3:56 pm
sounds a goon idea...
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Shirali Prashant
shiralip@...
Feb 28, 2002 4:02 pm
I was introduced to Spike over 15 years back thru "Adolf Hitler ..." and my dad almost threw me out of the house for falling off the bed laughing. After I...
Which one is she? <tt> Jane Milligan is currently appearing in the Laurence Olivier Award <BR> Winning Musical - Return to the Forbidden Planet. Obviously due...
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Alan West
downsman@...
Feb 28, 2002 5:10 pm
In the spirit of Puckoon, in which fraudalent holy fire is nixed after a cat pees on the matches, I hereby attempt to attain damp squibdom. What saddens me...
