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Posted: 12 Jul 2004, 10:03
by Guest
Sorry when I looked back I didn't realise this thread had a second page, so somebody else picked up on it. I heard he'd been ill, but I don't think he died either.
Like stujones said I'm not saying you are wrong, because I am not 100% sure myself, but thats at least two of us that at the same thought when they saw it.
Posted: 12 Jul 2004, 11:49
by neil r
The Original Hurricane wrote:Sorry when I looked back I didn't realise this thread had a second page, so somebody else picked up on it. I heard he'd been ill, but I don't think he died either.
Like stujones said I'm not saying you are wrong, because I am not 100% sure myself, but thats at least two of us that at the same thought when they saw it.
I never hear he was dead either i knew his character in the series of Auf Weidersien Pet but thats it. According to his website he's still seems to be with us.
http://www.patroach.co.uk/
and the internet movie database says he's still around..
http://us.imdb.com/name/nm0730053/
"Bomber dont think Pats dead Bomber dont"!!
Posted: 12 Jul 2004, 12:06
by kevin
Yes I can't find anything relating to his death either, sure it would have been announced.
Kev
Posted: 12 Jul 2004, 12:41
by bennie
neil r wrote:The Original Hurricane wrote:Sorry when I looked back I didn't realise this thread had a second page, so somebody else picked up on it. I heard he'd been ill, but I don't think he died either.
Like stujones said I'm not saying you are wrong, because I am not 100% sure myself, but thats at least two of us that at the same thought when they saw it.
I never hear he was dead either i knew his character in the series of Auf Weidersien Pet but thats it. According to his website he's still seems to be with us.
http://www.patroach.co.uk/
and the internet movie database says he's still around..
http://us.imdb.com/name/nm0730053/
"Bomber dont think Pats dead Bomber dont"!!
I just rang the number given on his website and it's a wrong number.
Posted: 12 Jul 2004, 12:45
by kevin
I got an answer machine!
Posted: 12 Jul 2004, 12:47
by bennie
Yeah, they sounded a bit pissed off.
Posted: 12 Jul 2004, 19:21
by stujones
I wrote on the BBC drama forum asking about this "rumour". They said, that they have not heard anything of this and there is certainly no press realise (this is from a BBC employee and not a poster) on this news. They promised to make the relevant phone calls and announce more news.
I checked the thread two weeks ago, and no further developments.
The show is my fave of all time and I do regular internet checks to find out the latest news on it before this post, and I haven't seen anything.
Also, whilst a bit dated this is quite a useful link to some of the more recent news of Bomber.
http://pub21.bravenet.com/forum/1767361000/show/272274
Posted: 13 Jul 2004, 12:31
by KOJOE90
It sounds like Pat was still alive but ill 2 weeks ago.
http://icbirmingham.icnetwork.co.uk/010 ... _page.html
Posted: 13 Jul 2004, 12:51
by kevo
stujones wrote:As this is an off topic thread I thought I'd let you guys know of the sad news that the passing of music legend Ray Charles has just been announced.
Bit of useless info here regarding the late Ray Charles. His original stage name was Ray Charles Robinson, which he changed so as not to be confused with Sugar Ray Robinson (obviously). Years later, a child is born, and his parents name him Ray Leonard, after the legendary musician. Here endeth todays lesson.
Posted: 13 Jul 2004, 13:02
by Guest
I'd heard he was ill before. But I had heard of his passing, which makes me wonder if it was true. He was a pretty big bloke, could he have made a boxer?
Posted: 13 Jul 2004, 14:34
by dondada
bennie wrote:Pat "Bomber" Roach is no more.
Is he buried next to Kirkland Laing, bennie? Who's next on your hit list?! :)
Posted: 13 Jul 2004, 15:27
by bennie
Ian 'Mr' McNeilly wrote:bennie wrote:Pat "Bomber" Roach is no more.
Is he buried next to Kirkland Laing, bennie? Who's next on your hit list?! :)
Terry Downes.
Posted: 13 Jul 2004, 16:17
by stujones
I heard that the Pat Roach cancer is quite an old illness that the press have only fairly recently got hold off. Aparantly, whilst he was very ill with it (and its most likely to return at some stage) at the moment its in remission and been that way for sometime.
Posted: 14 Jul 2004, 05:35
by Guest
I heard he will but getting well pretty recently, which is why I asked if you were sure he was dead. I think you are being a Billy Bullshitter.
Posted: 18 Jul 2004, 04:48
by lamphey
Sadly, 'Bomber' Roach passed away yesterday (17 July).
Posted: 18 Jul 2004, 04:55
by Guest
Sadly it is true, he passed away yesterday :( Taken from the All Star Wrestling website;
Saturday 17th July
PAT 'BOMBER' ROACH
We are sorry to report the death of Pat 'Bomber' Roach.
Pat died peacefully in his sleep early this morning after a short illness.
He will be sadly missed.
Posted: 18 Jul 2004, 04:56
by The Devil In Roy Jones
Posted: 18 Jul 2004, 05:00
by Guest
Its a shame, it really is. But I had to say I was definately sure he wasn't dead before. Unfortunately he is now.....
RIP to a man I've watched wrestle live from a few seats back.
Posted: 18 Jul 2004, 06:05
by dondada
bollocks wrote:
I second that. Another good man down
Agreed. Condolences to his family. :(
Posted: 18 Jul 2004, 06:08
by kevin
RIP Big Man..
Heard this on the way home from the Midlands awards last night. Fitting I was in Birmingham at the time
Kev
Posted: 18 Jul 2004, 06:58
by stujones
Yep, we'll I have given my opinion on the show and the man himself in the thread earlier.
R.I.P "Bomber" Pat Roach.
PS - I just hope they got to film the one-off Christmas special in time, and I hope TV stations acknowledge his death fittingly.
Posted: 18 Jul 2004, 07:28
by KOJOE90
This is very sad news I'm a huge Auf Wiedersehen Pet fan of which Pat played such a key role.
Rest in peace big man and thanks for the memories.
From yesterday-
Cancer claims life of actor Pat Roach
PAT Roach, the star of Auf Wiedersehen, Pet has died after losing a long battle against cancer.
The actor, 67, best known for his role as gentle giant Bomber in the hit 1980s TV series, died during the early hours, his biographer and family friend Shirley Thompson said.
Born in Birmingham, he first found fame as a wrestler, rising through the ranks to become British and European heavyweight champion.
Tributes last night flooded in for the star, who was revealed to be fighting cancer in January this year.
The cast and crew of Auf Wiedersehen, Pet, currently filming a two-part special in Thailand, said: "We are completely heartbroken and our hearts and condolences go out to Pat’s family."
Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais, writers of the show said: "He loved the show and being part of the team."