Tim Healys Chutney Spoon Posted February 11, 2024 Posted February 11, 2024 (edited) London Marathon winner and World Record holder Kelvin Kiptum and his coach https://news.sky.com/story/kelvin-kiptum-world-marathon-record-holder-and-his-coach-die-in-road-accident-13069858 Edited February 11, 2024 by Tim Healys Chutney Spoon
Paid Members WeeAl Posted February 12, 2024 Paid Members Posted February 12, 2024 15 hours ago, Tim Healys Chutney Spoon said: London Marathon winner and World Record holder Kelvin Kiptum and his coach https://news.sky.com/story/kelvin-kiptum-world-marathon-record-holder-and-his-coach-die-in-road-accident-13069858 Incredibly sad stuff this. Only 24 and really only getting started in both his life and career. Got into road running because he couldn't afford access to the track and for his first big race he had to borrow a pair of shoes. Came from nothing to become the world record holder in only his 3rd marathon. Achievements beyond most people's wildest dreams. He burnt all too briefly, but very, very brightly. RIP to Kiptum and his coach, also a young man in his 30's, struck down in their prime.
Keith Houchen Posted February 13, 2024 Posted February 13, 2024 (edited) Steve Wright has died. Bloody hell. He was a constant presence on the radio. His afternoon show was always pleasant fodder. Edited February 13, 2024 by Keith Houchen
Members SuperBacon Posted February 13, 2024 Members Posted February 13, 2024 How incredibly sad. One of the most comforting voices of my lifetime.
Paid Members gmoney Posted February 13, 2024 Paid Members Posted February 13, 2024 Not to be too Lance Storm about it, but I was never really a fan, I found him and the posse pretty irritating, but there's no denying he was a colossal presence and influence on British radio. What a shocker.
Keith Houchen Posted February 13, 2024 Posted February 13, 2024 5 minutes ago, gmoney said: Not to be too Lance Storm about it, but I was never really a fan, I found him and the posse pretty irritating, but there's no denying he was a colossal presence and influence on British radio. What a shocker. He was way more suited to R2 for my money, he copied loads of American DJs and their style when he was on R1 and it was pretty forced. Plus if it wasn’t for him, we wouldn’t have that Arnie And The Terminators novelty record.
Paid Members Sergio Mendacious Posted February 13, 2024 Paid Members Posted February 13, 2024 I really loved his show in my early teens, first time I'd heard that zoo crew style of radio.
Loki Posted February 13, 2024 Posted February 13, 2024 Fond memories of seeing him on the Radio 1 Roadshow down at Bournemouth Pier in the early 90s. I listened to him and the posse all the time. Wasn't he about to front the new Radio 2 spin-off station that the BBC are launching? Suggests this was sudden and unexpected.
Paid Members Jazzy G Posted February 13, 2024 Paid Members Posted February 13, 2024 Since he was ousted from the afternoon show for Scott Mills I'd had this running joke with my mum that all the other shows he presented afterwards were all just recorded and edited so they could be played at any time. When my mum texted to let me know he'd passed away I had to reply with "I'm sure they've got enough stuff he's recorded to keep him going for years." It's a terrible loss. He was a constant of the afternoons on Radio 1 when I was a kid with his posse, but when he went to Radio 2 it was a natural fit, although my fondest memories are of him keep getting calls and texts meant for Mark & Lard whenever they were on holiday from their Radio 1 show and people couldn't be arsed listening to Colin & Edith covering for them.
Paid Members Sergio Mendacious Posted February 13, 2024 Paid Members Posted February 13, 2024 Sad to say I've been a bit fragile these past few, and I didn't get much sleep, but for some reason this one really hit.
Hugh Thesz Posted February 13, 2024 Posted February 13, 2024 I am so upset about Steve Wright's death. An amazing DJ who connected with all generations. I get folk who disagree but hope you respect my opinion.
Awards Moderator Onyx2 Posted February 13, 2024 Awards Moderator Posted February 13, 2024 Radio 2 is in full on mourning. Schedule is turned over to his favourite tracks. Clearly shocked by the news, Sara Cox was broken to bits. He never did much for me but he clearly had an amazing formula and connected with millions.
King Coconut Posted February 13, 2024 Posted February 13, 2024 He actively annoyed me. I'm glad he's gone and only regret it not being Vine.
Paid Members Lion_of_the_Midlands Posted February 13, 2024 Paid Members Posted February 13, 2024 Easy now Kaiser Kokosnuss we don't want to make like Lanze Sturm look like an overly fulsome eulogist do we.
Members SuperBacon Posted February 13, 2024 Members Posted February 13, 2024 9 minutes ago, King Coconut said: He actively annoyed me. I'm glad he's gone and only regret it not being Vine. Jeremy, Tim or Sarah?
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