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RIP Carlo Benetton, founder of the Benetton clothing group. The big C got him, aged 74.
Also Peter Carrington, the last bloke in the House of Commons to ever take responsibility for anything.
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Quite possibly because he was in the House of Lords.Originally posted by LondonManc View PostRIP Also Peter Carrington, the last bloke in the House of Commons to ever take responsibility for anything.
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I was referring to his actions in the role of foreign secretary at the start of the Falklands War.Originally posted by DoctorStrangelove View PostQuite possibly because he was in the House of Lords.
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The chap who said "Good Morning Vietnaaaaaaaaaaaam" has popped his clogs at 79.
Adrian Cronauer.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-44897634When the fun stops, STOP.Comment
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WW2 Spitfire pilot Mary Ellis dies
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-44962253
The last living female pilot from World War Two, Mary Ellis, has died aged 101 at her home on the Isle of Wight.Comment
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Ahh so sad. Reading Stig Of the Dump at junior school was one of my favourite childhood memories.Originally posted by Dark Black View Post
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I preferred him in that to his new role as leader of Her Majesty's most loyal opposition.Originally posted by northernladuk View PostAhh so sad. Reading Stig Of the Dump at junior school was one of my favourite childhood memories.
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