Tragic News

[excelsior-1]

One of my heroes, sir patrick moore obe.

Died this afternoon, aged 89

[boxtops]

Lots on here, excel - a great man. http://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/ChatterBank/Question1195809.html

[excelsior-1]

Oops.

Looks like it's already been posted
Sorry folks

[Gromit]

Isn't he the grandfather of UKiP?

Or at least had some bonkers right ring party he supported/founded.

I did lime him as a TV astrominer and xylophone player

[Baldric]

Very sad, he always came across as a nice guy!

[fredkins]

Very sad but he has had a good life.Hope I live another 39 years.Sorry excel.This probably Is not what you expected of me.He was a good person.Loved his shows though.

[tamborine]

RIP Sir Patrick, meteors are showering down for you

[naomi24]

At age 89, I wouldn't call his demise 'tragic', but with his ‘Sky at Night’ programme, which has been running for years and years, I think he probably sowed the seed of interest in the universe into most of us who are interested. I understand he was self-taught – and considering his astonishing knowledge, that was an astonishing achievement. He was greatly admired and will no doubt be greatly missed. RIP Patrick.

[mccfluff]

i always enjoyed reading interviews with him, - he loved his cats

[ZedBloke]

nice gromit. Why so spiteful? why do the left react so venomously when someone has a different view?

Sir Patrick is a legend, RIP

[chaptazbru]

He was heartborken because the love of his life was killed by Germans in WWII and he never fell in love again, how sad. I liked this man.