Listen to what the man said...

 

Sir Gary Sobers RIP

 

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jul/17/sir-garry-sobers-garfield-sobers-obituary

Kevin Keegan RIP

 

Newcastle: 'Keegan ignited our city'*

Newcastle pay tribute to Keegan, who played for and managed the club: “We are devastated to learn of the passing of Kevin Keegan, one of the most iconic, influential and deeply loved figures in our club’s history.

”Kevin was more than a legendary footballer and manager. He was the beating heart of Newcastle United for generations of supporters.

As a player, he brought world-class talent, ambition and belief to St. James’ Park, helping to transform perceptions of what Newcastle United could be.

As a manager, he ignited our city. Kevin gave supporters hope and pride, and led a team whose style, spirit and passion captured the imagination of football fans around the world. He was so much more than an Entertainer.

From https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2026/jul/20/world-cup-2026-final-reaction-news-spain-argentina

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/20/kevin-keegan-newcastle

https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/kevin-keegan-dies-updates-tributes-34322030

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/20/kevin-keegan-liverpool-legend-and-former-newcastle-manager-dies-aged-75

* And he did, indeed. RIP

Sam Neill RIP

 

 https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/jul/13/sam-neill-obituary

Fifteen great Sam Neill films - in no particular order, of course:

1. My Brilliant Career

2. The Dish

3. Dead Calm

4. The Piano

5. Jurassic Park

6. Dean Spanley

7. The Hunter

8. The Daughter

9. Possession

10. Hunt for the Wilderpeople

11. In the Mouth of Madness

12. Cry in the Dark

13. Sweet Country

14 Angel

15. Rams

16. Irresistable

17. Death in Brunswick

18. Plenty

19. A Long Way Down

20. Country Life

David Hockney RIP

 https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2026/jun/12/david-hockney-obituary

https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2026/jun/13/10-ways-david-hockney-changed-art-la-ipads-perspective

https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2026/jun/15/david-hockneys-return-yorkshire-glorious-reawakening

Sitting in front of Peter Getting Out of Nick's Pool, 1967

Peralblosson Hwy, 1986 (J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles)

A Bigger Splash, 1967

Peter Getting Out of Nick's Pool, 1966

Hockney working in Woldgate Woods, East Yorkshire, 2006. (Tate Britain)

Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures) (Tate Britain)

Mr and Mrs Clark and Percy, 1970-71