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Offline thorper

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Thunderbirds are gone
« on: December 27, 2012, 02:48:35 AM »
Gerry Anderson the man behind classic shows, Thunderbirds, Stingray and Joe 90 passed away on Dec 26. Watching Thunderbirds was a big part of my childhood and I still watch when they are repeated. He was a programme maker well ahead of his time. F.A.B Gerry
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Re: Thunderbirds are gone
« Reply #1 on: December 27, 2012, 08:18:54 AM »
A cool show.

R.I.P. Gerry
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Re: Thunderbirds are gone
« Reply #2 on: December 27, 2012, 08:33:57 PM »
Sad to hear of this, but not unexpected.  Mr. Anderson was battling dementia for the last couple of years, and did a lot of work during his lifetime with the Alzheimer's Foundation.

The world is a bit less warm and hopeful without him.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/2012/dec/26/thunderbirds-creator-gerry-anderson-dies

This obituary from The Guardian gives details.

F.A.B., Gerry!  Rest easy.

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Re: Thunderbirds are gone
« Reply #3 on: December 27, 2012, 08:40:44 PM »
Quote from: joechimp on December 27, 2012, 08:18:54 AM
A cool show.

R.I.P. Gerry
It was kinda cool
R.I.P. Mr. Anderson
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