Re: Dibnah is Dead :-(

[Dave Baker]

Subject: Dibnah is Dead :-(

>From: Terry S [e-mail] >Date: 06/11/04 19:06 GMT Standard Time >Message-id: > >TV steeplejack Fred Dibnah, 66, has >lost his three-year fight against >cancer only weeks after filming his >final television series. > >Bolton-born Mr Dibnah, who became an >unlikely celebrity, spurned treatment >to tour the UK on a traction engine as >part of a 12-part BBC Two series. > >Mr Dibnah cancelled all engagements in >September after he was taken ill during >filming Made In Britain. > >He died on Saturday surrounded by >friends and family at Bolton Hospice. >

Bugger. He was a top bloke and a real character. He'll be missed.

[Andrew McKay]

Certainly is.

Andrew

[IMM]

Very sad. Wonderful man. He did wonders to preserve our industrial heritage.

[Zadok]

Sad news indeed. I remember reading that Fred would rather jump off one of his chimneys than go through a long illness. I'm not surprised he wanted to carry on working and refused treatment. He will no doubt be examining the construction of the pearly gates and marvelling at the workmanship. Bless him.

[MM]

There is no one comparable waiting in the wings to take his place. What is to happen with the plethora of traction engines and other gadgetry that surrounded his home and his life? I didn't realise he was so young. I thought he was past 70. A very great shame.

MM

[IMM]

A part of the image was to dress Victorian/early 20th century, which made hom look older. He is only around the age of John Lennon, although appeared much older.