Chamberlain, Joseph b. July 8, 1836 d. July 2, 1914 By origin a Midlands businessman, he became Colonial Secretary, and one of the architects of the system of Imperial Preference. His son Austen later became Chancellor of the Exchequer, and his second son Neville became Prime Minister in the 1930s. (Bio by: David Conway) Cause of death: Paralysis following stroke Key Hill Cemetery, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Morton, Anthony b. 1927 d. January 15, 2001 British Actor. Film and television credits include "The Ripper,""Hammer House of Mystery and Suspense," "Dempsey & Makepeace," "Only Fools and Horses," "Terry and June," "The Professionals," "The Sweeney,""Softly Softly," "Oh! What a Lovely War,""Crossroads," and "The Saint." (Bio by: Genet) Birmingham Crematorium, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Tonge, Roger b. January 30, 1946 d. February 26, 1981 British Actor. He was working as a Post Office clerk when he took on the role of Sandy Richardson in the ITV soap opera, Crossroads, a role he would play for 15 years. In real life some years later, Roger would be confined to one too through his illness. He became the first disabled actor in a soap. He was 35 when he died and had been suffering from Hodgkin's disease since 1975. His other television credits include "Nearest And Dearest" and "Z Cars." (Bio by: Genet) Birmingham Crematorium, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England Plot: 0121 356 9476, 389 Walsall Road, Birmingham B42 2LR, England
Waite, Patrick b. June 16, 1968 d. February 18, 1993 Reggae Musician. He was a member of the musical group, 'Musical Youth.' The band was formed at Duddleston Manor School in Birmingham, England, in 1981, By Patrick, Michael Grant, Junior Waite, Dennis Seaton, and at times featured, Frederick Waite. In 1981 they signed with the MCA Record label, and in 1982 they relesed there first and only hit. The pro-marijuana song called, "Pass The Dutchie" was based on "Pass The Kouchie" by 'The Mighty Diamonds.' The song sold over 4 million copies, but none...[Read More] (Bio by: K) Birmingham Brandwood End Cemetery, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Warwick, Clint b. June 25, 1940 d. May 15, 2004 Rock Musician. Warwick was the bassist for the musical group, 'The Moody Blues.' The group formed in Birmingham, England, in 1964 and also included at times members such as Michael Pinder, Graeme Edge, Ray Thomas, Jackie Lynton, Patrick Moraz, Paul Bliss, Justin Hayward, and Denny Lane. Recording for such labels as Polygram International, Decca, Universal, Threshold, Universal International, Polydor, and Japanese Import, the group went onto have several hits and recorded several albums over a...[Read More] (Bio by: K) Birmingham Crematorium, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
b. July 8, 1836 d. July 2, 1914
