Friday, March 05, 2010

pip proud 1949-2010


Pip Proud died yesterday from throat cancer aged 62.
His last seven or eight years (following the stroke that left him blind and partially paralysed) were unenviable in so many ways. He was a big part of my life for the last 15 years with a range of frustrations and delights, and I will most definitely miss him very much.
1st pic stolen from http://www.messandnoise.com/discussions/382382 

6 comments:

boy moritz said...

I'm really sorry to hear that Pip died. I know how important he was in your life. I am glad i got to see him perform live and not only that but see you and Mia up there with him. That was so good. Thinking of you,

Anonymous said...

Likewise very sorry David. Just left message on ya answer machine prior to this revelation. Hope you & mia are ok etc.
lerve Estapan

Ben Butcher said...

Sad news indeed. I only saw that one gig.... or perhaps I saw one at the East as well, perhaps? at the same time?

It was me who took that live photo. here's a link to a larger version: http://longexposurephotos.blogspot.com/2010/03/pip-proud-rip.html

cheers
ben.

Anonymous said...

sad news. unspoken legend. rest in peace pip

Anonymous said...

I'm really sorry to hear this.
My grandfather died four months ago for a viagra overdose and I can't still overcome that loss. Take care. Love and blessings.

Henry Proud said...

Mmmmm he was my uncle :(

Rest In Peace

who gets the time to take drugs

Look, I do know how to procrastinate - don't worry about that. But for crying out loud, this life is so full of tiny little stupidities ...