The R.I.P. Thread

[lemonjelly]

Daniel dennett, 82. Philosopher & co writer of one of my favourite books.

 

[nimrod]

Vernor Vinge went last month
Authored a key paper on the Singularity
Also wrote a few amazing sci-fi books

Vernor Vinge - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[Squeak]

Welsh footballer Leighton James - 71

Long and distinguished career and towards the end of it came on as sub for Burnley in the 88 Sherpa Cup final.

Really good player in his day. Guess I'm getting old when players I used to watch seem to be passing on every single week. ;(

 

[Loki]

Frank Field, former M.P. 81.