RIP. Gene Hackman

 https://www.9news.com.au/world/gene-hackman-death-oscar-winning-actor-found-dead-with-wife-betsy-arakawa-in-santa-fe-home/0397c7f0-566c-493c-b20b-51eb6fe45e36

What a sad situation my condolences to the family, this is such a shock. 

RIP: Nicholas Eadie 1958 to 2025

 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01-23/nicholas-eadie-actor-tv-film-dies-aged-67/104850018

This sad news came as a complete shock, he is not much older than me and I was a fan from way back when he was on Cop Shop. Rest in peace Nicolas, you did the Australian tv and film industry proud with your skills. 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicholas_Eadie

RIP Simon Townsend, iconic Australian children’s tv show presenter

 https://www.9news.com.au/national/simon-townsend-dies/32c87b92-3ed1-4206-9a31-e30ff426cdb4

Wow, This is sad news, Simon was a hugely popular person on Australian children’s television when I was growing up. His trust Woodrow by his side as he hosted the tv show Simon Townsend’s wonder world. 

May he rest in peace 

50th Anniversary of Cyclone Tracy hitting Darwin

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyclone_Tracy

Tomorrow morning at approximately 5.30am Australian EST, it will be 50 years since the terrible cyclone Tracy hit Darwin. I had just turned 11 years old at the time and new to Australia. I had no idea what a cyclone at first, and I had only been in the country for 13 months, so everything was new to me. 

On Christmas morning my brother and I woke up and went to open our Christmas presents around 5.30 am, as kids do. We had our little transistor radios with us and were listening to the news when the cyclone was reported. 

I remember the shock when hearing of the destruction and deaths. I felt so guilty because I was safe in my home opening up my Christmas presents, and other children and adults had lost everything. How could I get my head around this? It most certainly put an end to any happy Christmas for me when I knew what had happened, Darwin was flattened.  I ran through to my parent’s bedroom and woke them up, to tell them what had happened. I don’t remember their response other than just being woken up after a few hours of sleep. I remember the song, Santa never made it to Darwin, which came out after the tragedy. It gave me the chills and I couldn’t listen to it without being very distressed. 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Never_Made_It_into_Darwin

I will never forget this terrible day as long as I live, and all this week cyclone Tracy has been on my mind, not actually realising it’s now 50 years ago. But just a feeling of foreboding and worrying about a disaster happening on Christmas morning again was bothering me. Let’s hope that is not the case, it’s more likelihood that the energy of the event that is being picked up on and I being very sensitive to the energy. 

The first Anniversary of my father's death

 It a whole year today since I lost my father, it still feels so surreal to me. I vividly  remember the phone call and what I was doing at the time. His passing was expected but still it is difficult when the moment arrives. 

It's the anniversary of one of my favourite uncles too. My father's brother in law died in Scotland on the same day.  I lost 3 uncles and my father all within 3 weeks and it was a rollercoaster of shock to me. 

Memories are something that I have to treasure along with the laughs, we do have the same sense of humour which will always be a bond between us.

  

RIP Maggie Tabberer 1936 to 2024

 https://www.9news.com.au/national/maggie-tabberer-death/0862b8c1-cfb8-4646-baff-e7a81b2bcc13?ocid=edm-nine.com.au-breakingnews--241206&mktg_scr=edm-breakingnews

Oh Wow!, What a surprise, Maggie was an big Aussie icon and very well respected.  Condolences to her family.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maggie_Tabberer

RIP Timothy West 1934 to 2024

 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy9vw893xvo

Yet another icon of stage, film and TV has left us. May Timothy light up the stage on the other side of life.

He has a stellar cast that preceded him over the past few months. 

RIP Quincy Jones 1933 to 2024

 https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity-life/celebrity-deaths/music-industry-legend-quincy-jones-dead-aged-91/news-story/790c25f871e48a82ee06353be4cad8ab

Wow I had no idea that Quincy Jones was 91, he was a phenomenal and iconic star to say the least. May this great man rest in peace. We thank you for your amazing contribution to this world. 

RIP Janey Godley

 https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2024/nov/02/scottish-comedian-janey-godley-dies

Such sad news hearing of Janey's passing. She gave us so much laughter throughout the covid lockdown and keeping us entertained. Thank you for your gift to humanity at its darkest hour Janey, may you rest in peace. 

RIP George Negus

 https://www.9news.com.au/national/prominent-australian-journalist-and-author-george-negus-dies-at-the-age-of-82/1da7559c-0250-4fdc-89fb-b0a568b9d1cc?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3hJXWR8byNRyapvZ1_5q5ZRoGU_QOQbJaUPiHz5GMdGBo6JsChSR3koO4_aem_z4Izw890T7nGXuWvanLOTg

Another Australian icon has left us at age 82. The month of October always seems like a month where there are many people passing to spirit, especially famous people. It’s nice that his family were there for his passing and he was said to be comfortable at the end. What a blessing to pass peacefully in old age. 

It has been said that those born in the colder months often die in the colder months. My father was born in October in the northern hemisphere and died in December last year. 

RIP Fiona MacDonald

 https://celebrity.nine.com.au/latest/fiona-macdonald-death-its-a-knockout-star-dies-aged-67/9b909572-84a2-4015-92be-611ea0c5a982

Wow, so many people passing over , but October is a notorious month for people dying, well this is how it feels to me.  What a shock, I am blown away by this sad news and her suffering. May you rest in eternal peace Fiona. Fiona is the younger sister of Jackie MacDonald of Hey, Hey  it’s Saturday fame. 

RIP Frank Fritz

 https://celebrity.nine.com.au/latest/frank-fritz-death-american-pickers-star-dies/623db688-9b47-4b87-b499-b1566c6220ff

So sad and, so young and gone way too soon. Rest in peace and may you watch over your family from spirit. 

RIP John Amos 1939 to 2024

 https://celebrity.nine.com.au/latest/john-amos-death-good-times-emmy-nominee-blockbuster-roots-dies-aged-84/1fb26374-8301-4dc1-bead-57adf9d842d9

Another fine actor takes his final curtain call, John Amos. A fine actor who made the world take notice. 

Rest in peace dear man.

                                                               Good Times cast

RIP Ken Page

 I was only just watching my Cats DVD  with Ken Page on Sunday, because I kept hearing a song from the musical in my head. I have loved the show since I was 22 years old. Got the DVD, had the music on cassette back in the day, but made damn sure to get the CD as soon as the tape broke.

So sad to hear that Ken Page has passed away and so young too. May you rest in peace Ken knowing that the world loves you. A very distinguished gentleman. 

RIP Kris Kristofferson 1936 -2024

 https://www.9news.com.au/world/kris-kristofferson-singer-songwriter-dies-aged-88/556bb1e1-a930-4c65-ade2-b6e37ab9624b?ocid=edm-nine.com.au-breakingnews--240930&mktg_scr=edm-breakingnews

Another big star has left this world, thank you for sharing your gifts with the world Kris, may your light forever shine brightly. 

                                    Kris Kristofferson 1936 to 2024 with Barbra Streisand 

RIP Dame Maggie Smith 1934 to 2024

 https://thewest.com.au/entertainment/harry-potter-star-maggie-smith-dies-age-89-c-16204432

What sad news to waken up to this morning Australian time. I recall watching her in the prime of miss Jean Brodie when I was young. The world has lost a great actor but her name will live on.

Rest peacefully grand lady, knowing you did your family proud and the entire world 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maggie_Smith 

RIP James Earl Jones 1931 to 2024

 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce81rkg87w8o

What a sad loss to the film industry, 93 years old is good innings though. This man is loved by millions of fans around the world and will be dearly missed. 

I couldn’t not put a picture of JEJ on the Big Bang Theory with Carrie Fisher and Jim Parsons. I loved that episode. Rest in peace dear man 🤗❤️

RIP: JOHN BLACKMAN dead at 76

 https://www.9news.com.au/national/john-blackman-death-australian-radio-star-dies-aged-76/ed4c12b2-aecb-41d0-b3ec-14269631125f?ocid=edm-nine.com.au-breakingnews--240605&mktg_scr=edm-breakingnews

The world has lost a very funny and much loved man. Loved by all Australians young and old alike for his quick humour. His long battle with cancer is finally over, may he rest in peace.  

                                                 John Blackman, the voice behind  Dickie Knee

              Dickie Knee was just a stick on a polystyrene ball with a wig and hat, and supposed to be naughty schoolboy,

RIP: Richard Lewis

 https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/richard-lewis-dead-at-76-curb-your-enthusiasm-comic-suffered-from-parkinsons-disease-in-rocky-years-before-death/news-story/c101c88961bc675eaca7b7ac8d8e36f5

So sad to see him suffer, like all those suffering silently with Parkinson's. His suffering is over but the pain has just begun for his family and fans. For a man that brought a lot of laughter into our lives, we thank him. Laughter is the best medicine no matter our ailment. The depth of humility is measured with the love given and the love received in return. May your star always shine brightly Richard and a guiding light for your family and loved ones. 

 

RIP Dad you did the family proud

Tonight I had the saddest news of my life, my father passed away aged 87. I am utterly heartbroken and struggling to get my head around this. 

It has been one hell of a month I have lost 3 uncles as well as my dad in the space of 4 weeks. One uncle dying the night before my dad, I lost a cousin and his wife not long befor that, gutted is an understatement.

For most of my father's working life he was an engineer, on reitrement he became a well known spiritual healer.

                                                            Alexander Paterson 

                                                        17/10/1936 to 15/12/2023

                                RSL Rose in memory of my father     British Army REME LAFE                                                                 

 We are on this earth for a short time, we are on the earth; but not of the earth. The strength, knowledge and wisdom that we gain through life on this earth makes us stronger to be able to transition in to higher beings through grace, compassion and love. Leave this world with a poignant message to live in peace and let your light shine bright wherever spirit takes you.