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TERRY JONES

Terry Jones Terence Graham Parry Jones (1 February 1942 – 21 January 2020) was a Welsh actor, writer, comedian, screenwriter, film director and historian. He was a member of the Monty Python comedy team. After graduating from Oxford University with a degree in English, Jones and writing partner Michael Palin (whom he met at Oxford) …

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JENNY AGUTTER

Jenny Agutter Jennifer Ann Agutter OBE (born 20 December 1952) is a British actress. She began her career as a child actress in 1964, appearing in East of Sudan, Star!, and two adaptations of The Railway Children—the BBC’s 1968 television serial and the 1970 film version. She also starred in the critically acclaimed film Walkabout …

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JULIE NEWMAR

Julie Newmar Julie Newmar (born Julia Chalene Newmeyer, August 16, 1933) is an American actress, dancer, and singer, known for a variety of stage, screen, and television roles as well as a writer, lingerie inventor, and real estate mogul. She won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play for her role as …

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CLIVE JAMES

Clive James Born Vivian Leopold James 7 October 1939 Kogarah, New South Wales, Australia Died 24 November 2019 (aged 80) Cambridge, England Occupation Author, essayist, poet, broadcaster Clive James AO CBE FRSL (7 October 1939 – 24 November 2019) was an Australian critic, broadcaster and poet who lived and worked in the United Kingdom from …

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JOHN MORTON

John Morton Remembering John Morton today on what would have been his birthday. One who is sadly missed especially by his muso friends. One of Adelaide’s most liked musicians and member of many Adelaide bands in cluding “MUSKAT” Lots of love to you. xx Love & miss you Morty xx musicfinder.online

JOSE MARIO BRANCO

José Mário Branco Born José Mário Monteiro Guedes Branco Born: 25 May 1942 Porto, Portugal Died 19 November 2019 (aged 77) Lisbon, Portugal Occupation Singersongwritercomposeractorrecord producer José Mário Branco (25 May 1942 – 19 November 2019) was a Portuguese singer-songwriter, actor, and record producer. José Mário Branco was born in Porto, the son of primary …

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TOM AND JERRY

Tom and Jerry 1957….Tom & Jerry. Art Garfunkle & Paul Simon. 1957 publicity photo of Simon & Garfunkel as Tom & Jerry While still aged 15, Simon & Garfunkel now had a recording contract with Sid Prosen’s independent label Big Records. Using the name Tom & Jerry; Garfunkel naming himself Tom Graph, a reference to …

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NORMA JEAN WOFFORD

Norma Jean Wofford  guitar alongside Bo Diddley. Norma Jean Wofford aka The Duchess was the second guitarist in Bo Diddley’s band between 1962 and 1966. With her Gretsch Jupiter Thunderbird, she performed back up vocals, danced, and played rhythm guitar alongside Bo Diddley. The Duchess cut an amazing figure on stage with the band, as …

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JANE HUTCHENS

Jane Hutches Born: England Journalist – Author – Television Host Jane is the creator of ABCTV’s interview show One Plus One. She hosted the show from 2010-2019 and conducted nearly 500 interviews. She’s a tour leader and the author of ‘China Baby Love’ and ‘From Rice to Riches’. Jane hosts the interview show One Plus One …

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JOHN RUTTER

John Rutter Born: John Milford Rutter 24 September 1945 London, England Alma mater Highgate School Clare College, Cambridge Occupation Composer, conductor Known for Founding the Cambridge Singers, composing John Milford Rutter CBE (born 24 September 1945) is an English composer, conductor, editor, arranger and record producer, mainly of choral music. Born in London, the son …

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