RIP 2025
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Jane Goodall, 91
Renowned conservationist Jane Goodall dies aged 91
The conservationist was renowned for her groundbreaking chimpanzee field research and globe-spanning environmental advocacy.
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Jane Goodall, 91
Renowned conservationist Jane Goodall dies aged 91
The conservationist was renowned for her groundbreaking chimpanzee field research and globe-spanning environmental advocacy.
What a collosus she was. Her, Attenborough, and Cousteau are the three biggest names from my childhood watching nature TV
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Jane Goodall, 91
Renowned conservationist Jane Goodall dies aged 91
The conservationist was renowned for her groundbreaking chimpanzee field research and globe-spanning environmental advocacy.
from being inspired by Dr Doolittle to being the first* to observe animals use tools in 1960...
*I find it hard to believe she was the first amongst non-Westerners but still impressive...
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Not as well known as some of his band mates who went on to bigger things but still played his part including switching to bass from guitar when Jimmy Page and Jeff Beck were doing their thing.
Yardbirds Co-Founder and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Chris Dreja Dies at 79
Chris Dreja, a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer who co-founded the pioneering British rock band the Yardbirds and co-wrote many of its songs, has died.
Turned down a spot in Led Zep !!!!!
RIP
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https://www.stuff.co.nz/culture/360844010/dame-patricia-routledge-dies-aged-96
"The Bucket residence, the lady of the house speaking" -
https://www.stuff.co.nz/culture/360844010/dame-patricia-routledge-dies-aged-96
"The Bucket residence, the lady of the house speaking"Probably the best reflection of life I’ve ever, and will, read.
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Spot on
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Roland Bertranne. Mr Dependable of French Rugby. Still holds the record of 46 consecutive appearances in a French jersey
Roland Bertranne, French rugby’s ‘furious little bull’ who won two Grand Slams
His France captain Jean-Pierre Rives described him as a back who played ‘with the mentality of a forward’, never giving any quarter
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Jilly Cooper who was made a dame for writing racey books
