Saluki
World class procrastinator
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I saw this, about 5 mins ago, on our works newsfeed. So sad. I loved his show and was looking forward to his new show on his new channel - name has escaped me. RIP Paul
Paul O'Grady - RIP
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Beebo
Firm and Fruity
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- Hexleybeef
https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-...ady-lily-savage-police-raid-b2309959.html?amp
Even as recently as 1987 police were raiding his shows in deliberate homophobic attacks. Wearing rubber gloves in case they caught HIV.
How quickly the world moves.
Even as recently as 1987 police were raiding his shows in deliberate homophobic attacks. Wearing rubber gloves in case they caught HIV.
How quickly the world moves.
Profpointy
Legendary Member
It's not that long ago either. We think Turing's treatment was ancient history but I was a working adult at the time the powers of
the state were harrassing gays - and I could be tempted to make a Linekar comparison, but will try and be non polital.
Things are clearly better now, and I think it was the late great Vernon of this parish commenting that at the school he taught at the headmaster had announced in assembly "congratulations to Mr <such and such> his civil parntership with <whoever>" and the kids reacting with bored indifference just as if a straight couple's wedding had been announced.
O'grady did sound like a good bloke by all accounts, quite apart from his on stage personae so it's a sad day.
the state were harrassing gays - and I could be tempted to make a Linekar comparison, but will try and be non polital.
Things are clearly better now, and I think it was the late great Vernon of this parish commenting that at the school he taught at the headmaster had announced in assembly "congratulations to Mr <such and such> his civil parntership with <whoever>" and the kids reacting with bored indifference just as if a straight couple's wedding had been announced.
O'grady did sound like a good bloke by all accounts, quite apart from his on stage personae so it's a sad day.
Bonefish Blues
Banging donk
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- 52 Festive Road
My 12yo is nonplussed at some of the attitudes of her elders that she's beginning to become aware of.
matticus
Guru
There's been some cracking stories coming out about him today - and that's my favourite so far!
FishFright
More wheels than sense
He reminds me a lot of a great uncle , both of them made me laugh for years.
FishFright
More wheels than sense
The section 28 era was a stain on our society.
Ming the Merciless
There is no mercy
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‘Twas always the way, if she has kids they will be non plussed at some of her attitudes.
Smokin Joe
Squire
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- Bare headed cyclist, Smoker
In the years after male homosexual acts were decriminalised in 1967 the number of arrests of men for soliciting for an immoral purpose actually went up.
Kingfisher101
Veteran
Very sad but 67 is a good age to have reached. I've had friends who have died in their 20s/30s etc.
RIP Paul.
RIP Paul.
Grant Fondo
Guru
- Location
- Cheshire
Never been a huge fan, but still sad to hear the news.
steveindenmark
Legendary Member
Thats sad. He was always funny and came across as a caring, sympathetic guy. RIP
Accy cyclist
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- The hills of Accrington
Three heart attacks, kidney problems and a bad case of Covid, according to reports. He wasn't a healthy chap, though he did hide it well.
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Beebo
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Plus he still smoked.
Accy cyclist
Legendary Member
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Yes, he did seem to have that smokers voice. 🤔
