Sir Bruce Forsyth RIP

[nicko31]

I know it's normal, and in some ways it's understandable...but just watching Sky News and they had an obituary report all ready to air within 120 seconds of breaking the news. Not sure if that sits right with me, just having a bank of famous peoples' obituaries ready for when they pass on.

I know they prepare these upfront they all do it, but it does feel contrived when only 2 minutes after the announcement they come up with one

 

[doogie004]

One of the original greats RIP sir Bruce


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[Beach Hut]

I think he only guest chaired HIGNFY twice and well worth searching You Tube for them as seriously funny especially the one with Ross Noble where he explained the Stork margarine adverts

RIP I thought you were very funny

 

[ExmouthExile]

 

[Monkey Man]

I know it's normal, and in some ways it's understandable...but just watching Sky News and they had an obituary report all ready to air within 120 seconds of breaking the news. Not sure if that sits right with me, just having a bank of famous peoples' obituaries ready for when they pass on.

Just the way journalism works. Seems pretty sensible to keep that material to hand rather than try to compile it in a mad rush almost every day of the week when someone of note dies.

I knew a journo who told me the first job he was given when he joined The Times was to write his own obit, so it was ready to go if the worst were to happen.

 

[Petee]

I imagine quite a few have him on the death list.

RIP Brucey!

 

[Frutos]

RIP

Definitely not a Brucie Bonus.

 

[Giraffe]

In a world where the word "legend" is massively overused, Bruce was a true LEGEND.

Enjoy heaven dancing man.

 

[Megazone]

RIP Bruce.

You definitely had a better life than most.

 

[banjo]

Didn't he do well. RIP.

 

[The Brighton Bear]

A very talented man who could sing, dance, play musical instruments and ad-lib with the best of comedians. 89 is a good age, but he was one of the greats. I remember him on Sunday night at the London Palladium. It was required viewing on a Sunday evening.
We'll miss you Brucie.

Pretty much sums up my feelings too. RIP Brucie

 

[ManOfSussex]

A legend to the end. RIP.

 

[Cheeky Monkey]

RIP Bruce.

You definitely had a better life than most.

Oh I don't know....

 

[Lady Whistledown]

I know it's normal, and in some ways it's understandable...but just watching Sky News and they had an obituary report all ready to air within 120 seconds of breaking the news. Not sure if that sits right with me, just having a bank of famous peoples' obituaries ready for when they pass on.

Always been the case. The one for the Queen has been ready for years, and is reviewed and updated monthly.

 

[British Bulldog]

RIP Brucie a true entertainer.

 

[Lady Whistledown]

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[Pavilionaire]

The King of British Light Entertainment. R.I.P. Brucie.

 

[Dave the OAP]

One of the best all round entertainers there has ever been. He played jazz piano like a true professional and he was a brilliant tap dancer.

Up there with the us rat pack, morcambe and wise and the great British entertainers.

Not unduly unexpected, but still sad news.

 

[SweatyMexican]

Nice to see you...

 

[TheJasperCo]

Always been the case. The one for the Queen has been ready for years, and is reviewed and updated monthly.

I suppose it beats hearing hours of mindless speculation regarding cause of death in the case of Michael Jackson, Amy Winehouse and others whose deaths shocked the world.

Even so, the poor man is barely cold and his family are just coming to terms with the loss. A little tact from national broadcasters would go a long way. Just common decency I suppose, but then journalism generally doesn't count that amongst its strong points.