# Matches, Hatches, Dispatches **URL:** \ **Category:** Spy Lounge\ **Created:** [December 29, 2015, 6:31pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/matches-hatches-dispatches/462 "2015-12-29T18:31:25Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 174
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2023, 1:48am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/matches-hatches-dispatches/462/3615 "2023-10-08T01:48:44Z")
> **[Terence Davies: Screenwriter and film director dies aged 77](https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-67041682)** > > Davies, known for films such as Benediction and A Quiet Passion, died after a short illness, his manager confirms. * * * > **[Michael Chiarello, Celebrity Chef and Former Food Network Star, Dies at 61](https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/michael-chiarello-dead-food-network-1235748613/)** > > Michael Chiarello, a celebrity chef and former Food Network star, has died. He was 61. ---
**Author:** ![JeepersCreepers](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/5daacb/32.png) [@JeepersCreepers](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JeepersCreepers)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2023, 11:53pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/matches-hatches-dispatches/462/3616 "2023-10-10T23:53:00Z")
This is terrible news. So sad. Cal was so talented and will be missed. > **[Comedian Cal Wilson dies, aged 53](https://www.9news.com.au/national/cal-wilson-death-comedian-dies-after-short-illness/ba3fb00f-2a2d-4450-bf37-59c5cab442d8)** > > Stand-up comedian, writer and actor Cal Wilson has died, aged 53. ---
**Author:** ![ando9185](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/b9bd4f/32.png) [@ando9185](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/ando9185)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2023, 12:09am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/matches-hatches-dispatches/462/3617 "2023-10-11T00:09:51Z")
Completely shocked by that one. A huge shock and a massive loss to Australia’s comedy industry even if she was a Kiwi. Remember her fondly from the Skithouse days. ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2023, 1:00am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/matches-hatches-dispatches/462/3618 "2023-10-11T01:00:12Z")
The news of Cal’s death has now been picked up by New Zealand media. > **[Comedian and actor Cal Wilson dies, age 53](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/499903/comedian-and-actor-cal-wilson-dies-age-53)** > > New Zealand comedian and actor Cal Wilson has died in hospital in Sydney, aged 53. > **['We are devastated' - Comedian Cal Wilson dies, aged 53](https://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/celebrities/300986988/we-are-devastated--comedian-cal-wilson-dies-aged-53)** > > The Christchurch born comedian died after a short illness at Royal Alfred Hospital in Sydney, her agency said. ---
**Author:** ![yellow\_sock](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/y/34f0e0/32.png) [@yellow\_sock](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/yellow_sock)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2023, 1:43am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/matches-hatches-dispatches/462/3619 "2023-10-11T01:43:35Z")
Am saddened, and shocked, about the sudden loss of Cal. A great presence on our tv screens and on stage. Never a bad word against her. ---
**Author:** ![Mullet](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/mullet/32/358721_2.png) [@Mullet](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Mullet)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2023, 3:27am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/matches-hatches-dispatches/462/3620 "2023-10-11T03:27:24Z")
I really liked her ! Damn another great loss ☹ ---
**Author:** ![TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/tv.cynic/32/316932_2.png) [@TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/TV.Cynic)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2023, 3:57am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/matches-hatches-dispatches/462/3621 "2023-10-11T03:57:23Z")
Always sadder when it is someone so young. I noticed that “rest in peace” is trending at the moment in Australia. I think that is mostly due to tributes to Cal (even though there is a lot of death at the moment around the world). ---
**Author:** ![TV4](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/tv4/32/346890_2.png) [@TV4](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/TV4)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2023, 3:58am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/matches-hatches-dispatches/462/3622 "2023-10-11T03:58:36Z")
> [@ando9185](#): > > Remember her fondly from I remember her fondly from NZ telly in the 90’s… ---
**Author:** ![TheTARDIS](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/thetardis/32/359535_2.png) [@TheTARDIS](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/TheTARDIS)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2023, 4:05am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/matches-hatches-dispatches/462/3623 "2023-10-11T04:05:28Z")
That’s so tragic! I remember her being on Thank God Your Here when she was pregnant. I really hoped that she would return for the revival as she was my favourite. So unexpected. ---
**Author:** ![TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/tv.cynic/32/316932_2.png) [@TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/TV.Cynic)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2023, 4:41am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/matches-hatches-dispatches/462/3624 "2023-10-11T04:41:03Z")
From Foxtel ![image](https://mediaspy-org-s3.s3.dualstack.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/1/e/9/1e99863315517c8eb4d6c259963a974c3570a266.jpeg) **Vale Cal Wilson** > **Wendy Moore, Group General Manager, Lifestyle, Foxtel Group:** “We are all completely devastated to lose such an amazing, vibrant person. Cal joined our Bake Off cast last year and instantly brought her unique sparkle to the show. Her professionalism, work ethic and genuine heart-warming humour instantly made her a favourite amongst cast and crew, as well as the Australian audience. We will all miss her so much, and our hearts go out to her family and friends.” > > **Kylie Washington, General Manager and Creative Director Production, BBC Studios ANZ:** “It has been an absolute privilege and joy to work with Cal. Cal joined the Bake Off family last year, she was a hugely talented presenter and comedian who brought so much laughter and warmth to the show. She will be greatly missed by us all and our thoughts are with her family and friends.” > > Also see statement from Token Artists. **[Token Artists statement on the passing of Cal Wilson much loved stand up comedian writer and actor 11 October 2023](https://foxtelgroup.com.au/assets/article/fileAttachment/Token-Artists-statement-on-the-passing-of-Cal-Wilson-much-loved-stand-up-comedian-writer-and-actor-11-October-2023.pdf)** ---
**Author:** ![TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/tv.cynic/32/316932_2.png) [@TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/TV.Cynic)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2023, 10:27am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/matches-hatches-dispatches/462/3625 "2023-10-11T10:27:14Z")
Saw an “In memoriam” slide during Gogglebox tonight. ---
**Author:** ![foxyrover](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/foxyrover/32/272518_2.png) [@foxyrover](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/foxyrover)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2023, 10:28am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/matches-hatches-dispatches/462/3626 "2023-10-11T10:28:12Z")
Was she on Gogglebox? ---
**Author:** ![Qwerty](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/q/4491bb/32.png) [@Qwerty](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Qwerty)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2023, 10:53am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/matches-hatches-dispatches/462/3627 "2023-10-11T10:53:40Z")
Hearing the news this morning really shocked me. She felt very much apart of the Australian TV scene with her regular appearances on comedy panel shows The episode of Spicks and Specks that aired on ABC TV Plus tonight (originally aired in 2009) featured Cal. An in memoriam slide aired at the end of the episode. ---
**Author:** ![TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/tv.cynic/32/316932_2.png) [@TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/TV.Cynic)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2023, 11:25am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/matches-hatches-dispatches/462/3628 "2023-10-11T11:25:28Z")
During an ad break in Gogglebox. ---
**Author:** ![JBar](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/jbar/32/151177_2.png) [@JBar](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JBar)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2023, 8:01pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/matches-hatches-dispatches/462/3629 "2023-10-11T20:01:59Z")
> **[Billy Ray Cyrus Marries Australian Musician Firerose in a 'Perfect, Ethereal...](https://people.com/billy-ray-cyrus-marries-singer-songwriter-firerose-7568562)** > > Billy Ray Cyrus married his fiancée, musician Firerose, on Oct. 10. They first sparked engagement talk when she posted a photo wearing a diamond on her ring finger last September. ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2023, 2:07am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/matches-hatches-dispatches/462/3630 "2023-10-12T02:07:04Z")
> [@yellow\_sock](#): > > AFL icon, Ron Barassi, has died, aged 87. His state memorial will be held at the MCG on November 10, Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan announced today. Family, friends, and supporters have been invited to attend the memorial. ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2023, 4:01am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/matches-hatches-dispatches/462/3631 "2023-10-13T04:01:09Z")
> **[Vale Arthur Wyndham - Funeral Friday October 13 - RadioInfo Australia](https://radioinfo.com.au/news/vale-arthur-wyndham-funeral-friday-october-13/)** > > Arthur Wyndham, one of the last veterans of pre-television ABC, has died in Sydney at the age of 98. * * * > **[Mark Goddard Dies: ‘Lost In Space’ Actor Was 87](https://deadline.com/2023/10/mark-goddard-dead-lost-in-space-1235573113/)** > > Mark Goddard, the actor who made a lasting impression on young sci-fi fans as the daring, forever impatient Major Don West on CBS’ 1965-68 series Lost In Space, died of pulmonary fibrosis Tue… ---
**Author:** ![TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/tv.cynic/32/316932_2.png) [@TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/TV.Cynic)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2023, 9:31pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/matches-hatches-dispatches/462/3634 "2023-10-15T21:31:29Z")
> **[Actress Suzanne Somers dies the day before her 77th birthday](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-10-16/suzanne-somers-dies-aged-76/102980616)** > > In a statement the actress's publicist said she had an aggressive form of breast cancer.  ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2023, 3:50am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/matches-hatches-dispatches/462/3635 "2023-10-16T03:50:41Z")
> **[Piper Laurie, Three-Time Oscar Nominee Who Starred in ‘Carrie’ and ‘The...](https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/piper-laurie-dead-carrie-1235756354/)** > > Piper Laurie, the three-time Oscar nominee who starred in 'Carrie' and 'The Hustler,' has died. She was 91. ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2023, 10:38am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/matches-hatches-dispatches/462/3636 "2023-10-16T10:38:08Z")
> **[Martti Ahtisaari, former Finnish president and Nobel Peace Prize winner, dies...](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-10-16/martti-ahtisaari-former-finnish-president-and-nobel-peace-prize/102984014)** > > Remembered as the president who piloted Finland into a global EU era, Martti Ahtisaari was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2008 for his work to resolve international conflicts. * * * > **[Japan singer Tanimura, also popular in China for "Subaru" song, dies](https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/10/4504bafbabbb-japanese-singer-shinji-tanimura-also-famous-in-china-dies-at-74.html)** > > Japanese singer-songwriter Shinji Tanimura, who is known for hit songs such as "Subaru" that has also made him popular in China, has died at a hospital. He was 74. [Previous page](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/matches-hatches-dispatches/462.md?page=173) [Next page](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/matches-hatches-dispatches/462.md?page=175)