Supermarionation creator Gerry Anderson dies.

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  1. tikgnat, Dec 26, 2012
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    BBC News - Gerry Anderson, Thunderbirds creator, dies

    I loved this guys shows as a kid, a proper legend who contributed a lot to British pop culture in the 60's and 70's.

    FAB Gerry, FAB.
     
  2. QLRformer, Dec 26, 2012
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    RIP the creator of Thunderbirds. :( 
     
  3. doomboy536, Dec 26, 2012
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    No way :( 
     
  4. jackgaughan, Dec 26, 2012
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    This is a real shame. Thunderbirds and Captain Scarlet were great. RIP.
     
  5. Gordon_4, Dec 26, 2012
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    This is sad news :( 

    Luckily, Mr. Anderson left behind a wonderful legacy of television shows who's model/minature work still look utterly wonderful and told exciting stories of courage and daring do.

    SIG Gerry Anderson.
     
  6. DroidsBane, Dec 26, 2012
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    damn, used to watch Thunderbirds all the time when i was younger, as well as Captain Scarlett and Stingray
     
  7. grimlock1972, Dec 26, 2012
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    FAB Gerry, FAB. much sadness here.
     
  8. SouthtownKid, Dec 26, 2012
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  10. Takara_destron, Dec 26, 2012
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    This is very sad news. I was lucky enough to meet him about 8 or 9 years ago and he was a man who loved his fans just as much as he loved the shows he created.

    He will sorely be missed.
     
  11. Christian Prime, Dec 27, 2012
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    I've been playing some of the theme songs from some of his works from Supercar to Captain Scarlet.

    Fireball XL5 was a top fave of mine and I've usualy wanted to hum to both opening & closing theme songs.

    He will surely be missed by his fans. :( 

    :rip  Gerry Anderson, your earlier shows are F.A.B.
     
  12. Eric, Dec 27, 2012
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    :(  I really loved Thunderbirds.

    Godspeed.
     
  13. Belgrath, Dec 27, 2012
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    Da-amn... that blows. Captain Scarlet and Thunderbirds were great, I used to watch those in the 90s.

    RIP Gerry Anderson, you'll sorely be missed. :(