Notable death

Alfred Brendel, 94. Foremost pianist of his generation.


https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjmmmrl4mz7o

I fully agree. The two sources I used when I undertook my plan to memorize Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata was the sheet music and Alfred Brendel's recording. He was a master of his art. His recordings are the gold standard. Sad to hear he's gone.

bond, james bond

no, not the superspy
none of the actors to play the character
none of ian fleming's books

just the copyright to -
"bond, james bond" and "007"

it's a use it or lose it situation and some smart guy says it ain't been used for so long he can lay claim
and he's got a lawyer, go figure

https://www.theguardian.com/film/2025/jun/20/james-bond-name-battle-007-uk-eu-trademark

Wincey Willis, only those from UK of a certain age will know

Frederick W. Smith, founder and longtime president of FedEx has died Saturday.

Mick Ralphs, singer, songwriter guitarist and founding member of the classic British rock bands Bad Company and Mott the Hoople, 81.

@moonbus said
Mick Ralphs, singer, songwriter guitarist and founding member of the classic British rock bands Bad Company and Mott the Hoople, 81.

Bobby Sherman, 81.


https://apnews.com/article/bobby-sherman-dies-d4cbbcc4bac0697754e82dde6afe155a

Not a notable death but a piece of news:

Clark Olofsson, the Swedish criminal who inspired the Stockholm Syndrome, has died 78 years old. Here is a link about the drama which took place in Stockholm in 1973: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norrmalmstorg_robbery

@Torunn said
Not a notable death but a piece of news:

Clark Olofsson, the Swedish criminal who inspired the Stockholm Syndrome, has died 78 years old. Here is a link about the drama which took place in Stockholm in 1973: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norrmalmstorg_robbery

Two notable people in German politics have died:

Wolfgang Böhmer former prime Minister of Sachsen-Anhalt and Michael Sommer long time chairman of the DGB (a union of trade-unions)

To the regret perhaps of many, Trump is still alive.

@rookie54 said
bond, james bond

no, not the superspy
none of the actors to play the character
none of ian fleming's books

just the copyright to -
"bond, james bond" and "007"

it's a use it or lose it situation and some smart guy says it ain't been used for so long he can lay claim
and he's got a lawyer, go figure

https://www.theguardian.com/film/2025/jun/20/james-bond-name-battle-007-uk-eu-trademark

I’m not a football fan but the death of Dioga Jota, 28, has saddened me. He was a football star with fame, wealth and had only just married the mother of his 3 children 11 days ago. He died along with his 26 year old footballer brother.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/live/cgmwzjplrl7t

Jimmy swaggart has met his maker also.