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Stuart

08-01-2006 13:37

Tony Banks RIP.

Just read on the BBC (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/4591230.stm) that former MP Tony Banks has had a stroke and is seriously ill. Apparently, he is unlikely to recover.

Regardless of whether I agree with his beliefs, he has always seemed worthy of respect (unlike a lot of politicians), and always been entertaining to watch.

I am very sorry to hear this, and would like to send my best wishes to his family and friends.

MadGamer

08-01-2006 13:41

Re: Tony Banks seriously ill.

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Originally Posted by Stuart C

Heard about this on the news last night. My thoughts are also with his family/friends.

sir_drinks_alot

08-01-2006 14:43

Re: Tony Banks seriously ill.

what is it with ex labour ministers that's 3 in a the last 12 Months. :(

Maggy

08-01-2006 15:19

Re: Tony Banks seriously ill.

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Originally Posted by sir_drinks_alot

what is it with ex labour ministers that's 3 in a the last 12 Months. :(

Unhealthy lifestyle? :erm:

BBKing

08-01-2006 19:57

Re: Tony Banks seriously ill.

Tony Banks was a prominent vegetarian...

Chimaera

08-01-2006 20:02

Re: Tony Banks seriously ill.

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Originally Posted by BBKing

Tony Banks was a prominent vegetarian...

Yes - I've seen a quote from him today where he said he didn't eat anything with relatives or a face!
It's looking a bit worse for him now - according to the BBC he's being moved to a hospice:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/4593208.stm

Enuff

08-01-2006 20:07

Re: Tony Banks seriously ill.

thats a shame :( he seems to be a nice bloke from what i know of him.

Chimaera

08-01-2006 20:21

Re: Tony Banks seriously ill.

From the BBC:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/4591570.stm
RIP Tony :(

Enuff

08-01-2006 20:35

Re: Tony Banks seriously ill.

Damn! :( RIP

Maggy

08-01-2006 20:37

Re: Tony Banks seriously ill.

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Originally Posted by Chimaera

Quote:

Originally Posted by BBKing

Tony Banks was a prominent vegetarian...

Even vegetarians can have an unhealthy lifestyle.However he did come across as having a spare frame and did seem healthy.Maybe it's not what you eat but your genetic disposition to certain illnesses.

Leonard Rossiter was a fit,non smoker,who ran regularly and ate sensibly.He still suffered a massive heart attack that cut short his life.

Chimaera

08-01-2006 20:54

Re: Tony Banks seriously ill.

Apparently Tony Banks said when he retired from politics that he wanted to go early as he seemed to be getting angrier and more passionate in the things he believed in - and didn't want to die in the Commons of a heart attack during one of his rants!
As for the vegetarianism bit, a veggie I know quite well has horrendously high cholesterol and follows a beter diet than anyone I know - and is now looking at going on statins shortly as it certainly isn't diet related.
When you gotta go, you gotta go, it seems. :(

daz300

08-01-2006 22:12

Re: Tony Banks RIP.

R.i.p

Chimaera

08-01-2006 22:14

Re: Tony Banks RIP.

A few quotes from him here: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/4593562.stm

Quote:

After a kiss-and-tell story appeared detailing how his close friend and fellow Chelsea fan David Mellor wore football kit during sex, he said: "Since the great days of Jimmy Greaves, it's the only time anyone's managed to score five times in a Chelsea shirt."

:rofl:
He will be sadly missed!

Angua

08-01-2006 23:35

Re: Tony Banks RIP.

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Originally Posted by Chimaera

A few quotes from him here: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/4593562.stm
:rofl:
He will be sadly missed!

Some great comments in there which celebrate his life :tu: RIP

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