RIP to my uncle and godfather Salvador. Was the general manager at Manzi's fish restaurant for many, many years. Lovely man apart from loving Fulham with a passion and forcing my cousins to do the same.
New York born author JP Donleavy died today aged 91. His most famous novel "The Ginger man", written in 1955, was banned in Ireland until 1968. Brendan Behan was the first to read the original manuscript of The Ginger Man and exclaimed: " This book is going to go around the world and beat the bejaysus out of the bible" And he was right. Rip to them both.
To be honest I thought he died decades ago. I've read the Ginger Man, but can't remember anything about it at all.
The number of great performances in great films Harry Dean Stanton delivered is awesome. Two Lane Black Top, Wild at Heart, The Godfather II, Paris Texas, but probably my favourite is Repo Man. "Repo man is always intense" David Lynch giving a beautiful obituary on Radio 4 now.
I always thought Harry Dean Stanton's best work was as Dot in Eastenders. RIP. please log in to view this image
This one went under the radar http://www.hindustantimes.com/holly...ial-tribute/story-va2evbwW4eLD9uN6WrMljJ.html please log in to view this image gutted I love that film RIP
Jake La Motta RIP http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-41339153 If you have never seen Raging Bull, I recommend it.
The former host of quiz show '15 to 1' William G Stewart has died aged 84. He was also the director and producer of many other shows which include Father, Dear Father, Bless This House, Love Thy Neighbour, Family Fortunes and The Price Is Right. please log in to view this image
Coronation Street legend Liz Dawn who played Vera Duckworth has passed away aged 77. please log in to view this image