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Caroline Aherne - RIP

  • 02-07-2016 03:46PM
    #1
    myshirt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,245 ✭✭✭


    How sad.

    Hilarious woman.

    Tough woman.

    RIP


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  • #2
    dublinman1990
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 9,498 ✭✭✭dublinman1990


    Just got breaking news on the BBC right now that actress Caroline Aherne, who was best known for roles in The Fast Show, Mrs Merton & The Royale Family, has died of throat cancer aged 52.

    http://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/caroline-aherne-dead-gogglebox-star-8333795

    Very sad news. I used to love her role in the Royale Family. May she RIP.


  • #3
    Dolbert
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,154 ✭✭✭Dolbert


    Oh that's so sad, both her and Victoria Wood gone within a couple of months of each other :(


  • #4
    Avatar MIA
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,748 ✭✭✭Avatar MIA


    If memory serves she used t battle depression. Not uncommon for comedians.

    Just realised now she's the voice on gogglebox.


  • #5
    omerin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,489 ✭✭✭omerin


    No :(


    **** off cancer


  • #6
    brummytom
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,572 ✭✭✭✭brummytom


    Fúck you, 2016.

    What a loss to comedy. Rest in peace.


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  • #7
    Summer wind
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,285 ✭✭✭Summer wind


    Sad to hear of Caroline's death. Such a young age to die and such a loss to the world of comedy. May she Rest In Peace.


  • #8
    Allyall
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,381 ✭✭✭✭Allyall


    R.I.P.

    Sad news. Didn't know she was ill.


  • #9
    Harry Palmr
    Closed Accounts Posts: 40,059 ✭✭✭✭Harry Palmr


    So 2016 strikes again.

    Peter Hook, The Royle Family, Fast Show, Mrs Merton

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lj-9lSEBBm0


  • #10
    mfceiling
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,254 ✭✭✭✭mfceiling


    That is so sad. An incredibly talented actress and comedian. Genuinely loved watching her...from her early stuff (fast show) right through.

    She was brilliant in the royle family. Watch the episode where she goes into labour and her and Ricky Tomlinson sit on the floor talking and you will cry your eyes out.

    She will truly be missed. An absolute great.

    RIP.

    *Scorchio*


  • #11
    fussyonion
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,827 ✭✭✭fussyonion


    So shocked when I read this.
    I absolutely loved The Royle Family when I was younger and still watch re-runs to this day.
    She was such a talent. What a loss.


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  • #12
    Tipsy McSwagger
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,077 ✭✭✭Tipsy McSwagger


    A comedy genius. RIP


  • #13
    PTH2009
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 43,162 ✭✭✭✭PTH2009


    So sad great comedian and writer. Rip

    This also marks the end of the royle family (I don't think Craig cash will write it without her or the rest of the actors will do it out of respect)


  • #14
    El Chapo
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 267 ✭✭El Chapo


    She actually co-wrote the Royale Family with Craig Cash (Dave).

    Loved her as Denise.

    Gets up to make tea.

    Jim says "grab my fags while you're in there, love".

    Denise replies "shove a brush up my arse and I'll sweep the floor".

    RIP.


  • #15
    Gael23
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,177 ✭✭✭✭Gael23


    Hard to believe. A troubled but gifted person.

    When is 2016 going to end?


  • #16
    Maireadio
    Closed Accounts Posts: 662 ✭✭✭Maireadio


    This absolutely sucks. I was a big fan of Caroline's - she was a huge talent.

    Not unexpected though, I knew she had lung cancer.


  • #17
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 17,847 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    R.I.P Loved her as Mrs Merton. A great talent. The curse of 2016 strikes again.


  • #18
    Tell me how
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 24,775 ✭✭✭✭Tell me how


    That's very sad. Commiserations to her family.

    Hope Craig Cash is dealing Ok with the news. Must be like losing a partner for him.


  • #19
    Outlaw Pete
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,423 ✭✭✭✭Outlaw Pete


    Fantastic comedy writer and actress. Loved her on The Fast Show.

    RIP.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsNq3nQ612c


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uX1RB-HXC3A


  • #20
    mud
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,699 ✭✭✭mud


    Throat cancer is a curse. I have laughed so long and so hard at Caroline Aherne over the years. A sad day.


  • #21
    mansize
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,521 ✭✭✭✭mansize


    What first attracted you to millionaire Paul Daniels?


    Loved that line. Great comedian.
    Fast Show, Royle Family- great writing

    Defrosting the turkey in the bath...


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  • #22
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 9,106 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    It's nearly as if she only appeared on TV for the first time only recently- RIP.


  • #23
    maudgonner
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,455 ✭✭✭maudgonner


    That's awful news.

    She had an amazing talent for creating characters that were unlikable and said terribly harsh, funny things but were real and very lovable.


  • #24
    Strumms
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,228 ✭✭✭✭Strumms


    She was an insanely talented and hilarious lady. One of those people who I absolutely enjoyed everything she turned her hand to. 2016 has indeed been so ****. RIP Caroline and thanks for all the laughs...:(


  • #25
    Dr Crayfish
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 2,960 ✭✭✭Dr Crayfish


    Absolutely loved her in the Fast Show. This is so sad. As for the 2016 stuff, get used to it, baby boomers are dropping now like flies (although she was a bit younger than most 2016 celeb deaths), and this was the first generation of celebrity. Wait until 50 years from now when people like Rylan and the singer from the Go Compare ads are dying every 15 minutes (just about the amount of time they were famous for!)

    RIP Caroline :(


  • #26
    jimmy blevins
    Closed Accounts Posts: 475 ✭✭jimmy blevins


    Gael23 wrote: »
    Hard to believe. A troubled but gifted person.

    When is 2016 going to end?

    31.12.2016


  • #27
    taytobreath
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,813 ✭✭✭taytobreath


    wow... she didn't look 52 either, i would of thought 42 maybe, may she rip, i loved her in the royale family, i still watch the repeats its so good


  • #28
    Grid.
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 69,079 Mod ✭✭✭✭Grid.


    Awww no.....so sad:( R.I.P


  • #29
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 24,286 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    RIP to a very talented comedian and comedy actress

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-qh5w6ZYL8


  • #30
    El Chapo
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 267 ✭✭El Chapo


    Fave Royle Family moment:

    "Get your coat on, Barbara"
    "Aww Jim, you taking me out then?"
    "No, I'm turning the fire off"


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  • #31
    Winterlong
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,759 ✭✭✭Winterlong


    She had it tough. Cancer three times. Alcoholism. Broken marriage to Peter Hook and the death of her former partner (cant remember his name).
    But boy was she funny. Very funny.
    Sad to hear this news.


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