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In Loving Memory Of: James Earl Jones January 1931 - September 2024 93 Years Old American Actor and voice of Darth Vader Your memorial? Click here to edit... Share this Memorial with Friends & Family: Share Memorial on FB Biography: James Earl Jones (January 17, 1931 – September 9, 2024) was an American actor known for his film roles and for his work in theatre. Jones has been described as "one of America's most distinguished and versatile" actors for his performances on stage and screen.[1] He has also been called "one of the greatest actors in American history".[2] He was inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame in 1985. He was honoured with the National Medal of Arts in 1992, the Kennedy Center Honor in 2002, the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award in 2009, and the Honorary Academy Award in 2011.[2][3] Born in Arkabutla, Mississippi, in 1931, he had a stutter since childhood. Jones said that poetry and acting helped him overcome the challenges of his disability. A pre-med major in college, he served in the United States Army during the Korean War before pursuing a career in acting. His deep voice was praised as a "stirring basso profondo that has lent gravel and gravitas" to his projects.[4][5] Jones made his Broadway debut in 1957 in Sunrise at Campobello (1957). He gained prominence for acting in numerous productions with Shakespeare in the Park including Othello, Hamlet, Coriolanus, and King Lear.[6] Jones worked steadily in theatre, winning the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play for his role as a boxer in The Great White Hope (1968), which he reprised in the 1970 film adaptation, earning him Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations. Jones won his second Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play for his role as a working class father in August Wilson's Fences (1987). He was a Tony award nominee for his roles as the husband in Ernest Thompson's On Golden Pond (2005) about an ageing couple, and as a former president in the Gore Vidal play The Best Man (2012). His other Broadway performances included Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (2008), Driving Miss Daisy (2010–2011), You Can't Take It with You (2014), and The Gin Game (2015–2016). He received a Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in 2017.[7][8] Jones made his film debut in Stanley Kubrick's Dr. Strangelove (1964). He received a Golden Globe Award nomination for Claudine (1974). Jones gained international fame for his voice role as Darth Vader in the Star Wars franchise, beginning with the original 1977 film. Jones' other notable roles include parts in Conan the Barbarian (1982), Matewan (1987), Coming to America (1988), Field of Dreams (1989), The Hunt for Red October (1990), The Sandlot (1993), and The Lion King (1994). Jones reprised his roles in Star Wars media, The Lion King (2019), and Coming 2 America (2021). On television, Jones won two Primetime Emmy Awards for his roles in TNT thriller film Heat Wave (1990) and the crime series Gabriel's Fire (1991). He was Emmy-nominated for East Side West Side (1963), By Dawn's Early Light (1990), Picket Fences (1994), Under One Roof (1995), Frasier (1997), and Everwood (2004). He also acted in Roots (1977), Jesus of Nazareth (1977), and Homicide: Life on the Street (1997). Gallery: Listen To Their Voice: James Earl Jones 00:00 / 00:27 Location Of Memorial: Not publicly known Memorial Created By: Anonymous

In Loving Memory Of: Nekto Vasilii 1 june 1945 - 12 june 2020 75 Years Old Жизнь измеряется не днями, а моментами. Спасибо за каждый момент Your memorial? Click here to edit... Share this Memorial with Friends & Family: Share Memorial on FB Biography: Иван Викентьевич Лукша – белорусский инженер-теплоэнергетик, родившийся 10 марта 1942 года в деревне Митино Мядильского района Минской области, в семье из восьми детей. Он был седьмым сыном в этой большой и дружной семье, где преобладало мужское воспитание. Gallery: Listen To Their Voice: Nekto Vasilii 00:00 / 00:27 Location Of Memorial: No Location Memorial Created By: NL

In Loving Memory Of: Gary Speed September 1969 - November 2011 42 Years Old English professional football player Your memorial? Click here to edit... Share this Memorial with Friends & Family: Share Memorial on FB Biography: Gary Andrew Speed MBE (8 September 1969 – 27 November 2011) was a Welsh professional footballer and manager. As manager of Wales, Speed is often credited as being the catalyst for the change in fortunes of the national team and as setting the pathway to future successes.[4] Having played for the Leeds United youth team, he began his professional career with the club in 1988. With Leeds, he won the English First Division championship in 1991–92, and later played for Everton, Newcastle United, Bolton Wanderers and Sheffield United. He captained the Wales national football team until retiring from international football in 2004. He was the most capped outfield player for Wales and the second overall with 85 caps between 1990 and 2004 until being overtaken by Chris Gunter in 2018,[5] playing mainly as a left-sided attacking midfielder. Speed was appointed manager of Sheffield United in 2010, but left the club after a few months in December 2010 to manage the Wales national team, remaining in this role until his death 11 months later. Rarely troubled by injury or suspension, he held the record for the most appearances in the Premier League at 535, until it was surpassed by David James. At the time of his death, only James and Ryan Giggs had played in more Premier League matches than Speed.[6] Including appearances in the Football League and cup competitions, he made 840 domestic appearances. Gallery: Listen To Their Voice: Gary Speed 00:00 / 00:27 Location Of Memorial: Not publicly known Memorial Created By: Anonymous

In Loving Memory Of: Sol Bamba January 1985 - August 2024 39 Years Old French professional footballer and manager Your memorial? Click here to edit... Share this Memorial with Friends & Family: Share Memorial on FB Biography: Souleymane Bamba (13 January 1985 – 31 August 2024), known as Sol Bamba, was a professional football player and manager. As a player, he was a centre-back. Born in France, he played for the Ivory Coast national team. Bamba started his career in his native France with Paris Saint-Germain, but failed to establish himself in their first team. He moved to Scotland to join Dunfermline Athletic in 2006, helping the club reach the final of the Scottish Cup in his first season. Two years later, he was transferred to Hibernian, before joining English side Leicester City in January 2011. Bamba was sold to Turkish club Trabzonspor in 2012 for £750,000 before joining Palermo. However, he was loaned to Leeds United after making only one appearance in six months. He eventually joined Leeds on a permanent deal and was appointed club captain, spending a further year with the club before being released and subsequently joining Cardiff City. In his first full season with Cardiff, he helped the side win promotion to the Premier League. He retired in 2022 after one year at Middlesbrough, and was assistant manager of Cardiff in 2023 and manager of Adanaspor in Turkey at the time of his death. Born in France to Ivorian parents, Bamba represented Ivory Coast in the 2008 Olympic Games and earned 46 caps for the senior international team between 2008 and 2014.[4] He was chosen for two World Cups and three Africa Cup of Nations, finishing as a runner-up in the latter in 2012. Gallery: Listen To Their Voice: Sol Bamba 00:00 / 00:27 Location Of Memorial: Not publicly known Memorial Created By: Anonymous

In Loving Memory Of: Copper 12 June 2011 - 16 March 2024 12 years old The Dog That Runs Your memorial? Click here to edit... Share this Memorial with Friends & Family: Share Memorial on FB Biography: Siberian Husky born in New Zealand, lived in England. A Champion and Companion Gallery: Listen To Their Voice: Copper 00:00 / 00:27 Location Of Memorial: 24 Mayfield Road Memorial Created By: Will Lester

In Loving Memory Of: Karl Wallinger October 1957 - March 2024 66 Years Old World Party and Waterboys band member Your memorial? Click here to edit... Share this Memorial with Friends & Family: Share Memorial on FB Biography: Karl Edmond De Vere Wallinger (19 October 1957 – 10 March 2024) was a Welsh musician, songwriter and record producer. He was best known for leading the band World Party and for his mid-1980s stint in the Waterboys. Wallinger's songwriting credits include the World Party songs "Ship of Fools", which was a Top 40 hit in the United States, "Way Down Now", which reached number one on the Billboard Modern Rock chart, and "She's the One", which was later covered by Robbie Williams and became a hit single.[1] Wallinger was a multi-instrumentalist, which enabled him to demo and record the bulk of World Party material as a one-man band. Although he was right-handed, he played a right-handed guitar upside-down and left-handed.[2] Gallery: Listen To Their Voice: Karl Wallinger 00:00 / 00:27 Location Of Memorial: Not publicly known Memorial Created By: Anonymous

In Loving Memory Of: Gena Rowlands June 1930 - August 2024 94 Years Old American Actress Your memorial? Click here to edit... Share this Memorial with Friends & Family: Share Memorial on FB Biography: Virginia Cathryn "Gena" Rowlands (/ˈdʒɛnə/;[1] born June 19, 1930) is a retired American actress, whose career in film, stage, and television spanned nearly seven decades. A four-time Emmy and two-time Golden Globe winner, she is known for her collaborations with her actor-director husband John Cassavetes in ten films, including A Woman Under the Influence (1974) and Gloria (1980), both of which earned her nominations for the Academy Award for Best Actress. She also won the Silver Bear for Best Actress for Opening Night (1977). She is also known for her performances in Woody Allen's Another Woman (1988), and her son Nick Cassavetes's film, The Notebook (2004). In 2021, Richard Brody of The New Yorker said, "The most important and original movie actor of the past half century-plus is Gena Rowlands."[2] In November 2015, Rowlands received an Honorary Academy Award in recognition of her unique screen performances.[3] Gallery: Listen To Their Voice: Gena Rowlands 00:00 / 00:27 Location Of Memorial: Not publicly known Memorial Created By: Anonymous

In Loving Memory Of: Beccy Barr 1978 - July 2024 46 Years Old Former BBC presenter and Firefighter Your memorial? Click here to edit... Share this Memorial with Friends & Family: Share Memorial on FB Biography: This memorial has been setup in dedication to Beccy Barr who worked for BBC North West Tonight from 2013, before leaving in 2019 to join Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service. Gallery: Listen To Their Voice: Beccy Barr 00:00 / 00:27 Location Of Memorial: Not publicly known Memorial Created By: Anonymous

In Loving Memory Of: Georgina Hale August 1943 - January 2024 80 Years Old One of ten great British character actors - The Guardian 2010 Your memorial? Click here to edit... Share this Memorial with Friends & Family: Share Memorial on FB Biography: Georgina Hale (4 August 1943 – 4 January 2024) was a British film, television and stage actress, known for her roles in the films of Ken Russell, including Mahler, for which she received a British Academy Film Award. She received a Laurence Olivier Award nomination for her performance in the original London production of Steaming. In 2010, she was listed as one of ten great British character actors by The Guardian. Hale made her film debut in the historical drama Eagle in a Cage (1971) as Betsy Balcombe, opposite Kenneth Haigh as Napoléon Bonaparte. Roger Greenspun of The New York Times noted that, at age 24, Hale displayed "a kind of mature intensity that argues for at least 30 years' experience on the stage". Hale's television career spans six decades. Her first major television appearances were supporting roles in plays filmed for The Wednesday Play, ITV Playhouse and ITV Play of the Week.Other notable television appearances include guest starring roles in Upstairs, Downstairs (1975), Minder (1980), Hammer House of Horror (1980), the Doctor Who serial The Happiness Patrol (1988), One Foot in the Grave (1990), Murder Most Horrid (1994), The Bill (2002), Emmerdale (2006), Hollyoaks (2010–2011), Crime Stories (2012) and Holby City (2016). Gallery: Listen To Their Voice: Georgina Hale 00:00 / 00:27 Location Of Memorial: Not publicly known Memorial Created By: Anonymous

In Loving Memory Of: Colin Gibb December 1953 - June 2024 70 Years Old Black Lace band member and Eurovision entrant Your memorial? Click here to edit... Share this Memorial with Friends & Family: Share Memorial on FB Biography: Colin Gibb, a founding member of the novelty pop group Black Lace. The band were best known for their hits Agadoo, Superman and Do The Conga, which were staple songs at summer discos across the UK throughout the mid-1980s. They also performed in the 1979 Eurovision Song Contest, finishing in seventh place. Gallery: Listen To Their Voice: Colin Gibb 00:00 / 00:27 Location Of Memorial: Not publicly known Memorial Created By: Anonymous

In Loving Memory Of: Ian Lavender February 1946 - February 2024 78 Years Old Most cherished for playing Pike in Dads Army Your memorial? Click here to edit... Share this Memorial with Friends & Family: Share Memorial on FB Biography: Arthur Ian Lavender (16 February 1946 – 2 February 2024) was an English stage, film and television actor. He is best known for his role as Private Pike in Dad's Army, a BBC sitcom set during World War II, of which he was the last surviving main cast member. After Dad's Army, Lavender returned to the theatre, including a role in a production of Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice.[15] Between 1971 and 1973 Lavender joined Dad's Army colleague Arthur Lowe on the BBC radio comedy Parsley Sidings.[16] He was in a BBC radio comedy series, a spin-off from Dad's Army called It Sticks Out Half a Mile.[17] Lavender also appeared in films and television series, one of which (Mr Big, 1977) featured him starring alongside Peter Jones and Prunella Scales.[14] During the 1970s he appeared as a supporting actor in a number of British 'low farce' films, including one Carry On film – Carry On Behind (1975).[18] Gallery: Listen To Their Voice: Ian Lavender 00:00 / 00:27 Location Of Memorial: Not publicly known Memorial Created By: Anonymous

In Loving Memory Of: Jean Harwood ​ - ​ Years Old "Loved By all, Remembered By Many, Cherished Forever" Your memorial? Click here to edit... Share this Memorial with Friends & Family: Share Memorial on FB Biography: No Known Information about this person. Gallery: Listen To Their Voice: Jean Harwood 00:00 / 00:27 Location Of Memorial: Not publicly known Memorial Created By: Anonymous