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Mr
Faith was starring in the play "Love and Marriage" at the Regent Theatre
in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent.
After Friday night's performance, he was taken ill at the Moat House
Hotel in Hanley, where he was staying.
An ambulance took him to the North Staffordshire Hospital. Doctors
fought in vain to revive him but he died in the early hours of this
morning.
He had a history of heart trouble, and underwent heart bypass surgery
16 years ago.
He passed away at 2:30 this morning having had a massive heart
attack  |
| Alan
Field, Adam Faith's Agent |
Adam
Faith's Career
Mr Faith was discovered by TV producer Jack Good while performing
at a Soho coffee bar in central London.
He went on to become one of the biggest pinups of British pop in the
1960s. He first topped the charts in 1959 with "What Do You Want",
which launched five years of chart success for him.
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| Adam
Faith singing in 1962 |
He finally gave up his singing career in 1967 and turned to acting,
making his stage debut in the thriller "Night Must Fall".
In the 1970s, Mr Faith found renewed fame starring in the popular
TV series "Budgie". It was the story of a self confident
Cockney lad just out of prison.
In 1973, he survived a serious car accident which prompted a return
to singing to release an album entitled "I Survive".
In the 1980s, he carved out another career as a financial advisor.
He wrote a financial column for the Daily Mail, which he continued
to write well into the 1990s.
!n 1991, he and co-star Zoe Wanamaker achieved a devoted following
in the bittersweet comedy series "Love Hurts".
In 1999, Mr Faith set up a cable and satellite channel called "The
Money Channel". It was aimed at providing personal finance advice
and news. But it folded in 2001, and Mr Faith was later declared bankrupt.
In the same year, he starred opposite former Eastender Gillian Taylforth
in a TV series called "The House That Jack Built". The episodes
were broadcast early in 2002.
Mr Faith continued to work despite suffering from heart problems and
his death will still come as shock to many people.
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Adam
Faith
News travels slow when you are half a world away,
I remember playing all Adams songs on the radio as a DJ in the
60's. My health is failing now also with heart troubles. Had
my first bypasses back when Adam had his. I guess I will be
hearing his voice singing with the angels and be reunited with
a wonderful spirit in the near future.
Guy Westcott
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
(formerly Brentwood Essex)
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Adam
Faith
He died four days after my birthday. My friend
sent me a text and told me he was dead. I can't believe it.
I know this message is overdue but everytime I see a picture
of him it makes me cry. I'm not a religous person but i hope
Adam is in a good place. He is in my heart always. I Luv u Adam.
You were, and still are a fantastic person.
Louise
Carmarthen
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Adam
Faith
I have been a fan from the very beginning and
followed your career to the end. You were absolutely superb
in everything you did. Your 'Face to Face' interview was one
of the very best - ever.
Budgie and Love Hurts are acting memorials to a talent that
was gigantic. Sleep well, dear prince, and let flights of angels
take you to your rest - you have earned it. Goodnight, see you
in the morning -
Vivienne Lee
Bridgend, Wales |
Adam
Faith
What a lovely person, just 2 years older than
myself - How I wish I could have met him.
Many times I sat in the front row at Royal Albert Hall in the
60's - almost near enough to touch him!
Adam has been in my life ever since - I have always been in
admiration for Adam who seemed to stay the same person regardless
of income. I feel as if I have lost a brother - and most certainly
too soon!
Malcolm Goode
New Brighton formerly from London
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ADAM
FAITH
SOME DAYS AGO I WAS CALLED ATTENTION TO ADAM
FAITH'S SUDDEN DEATH.
To his famliy I will send my deepest condolence.
He was a great popstar and later a good actor.
KJELL HAGA
2743 HARESTUA - NORWAY |
Adam
Faith
I was an ardent fan 12 years of age. As I grew
up, he showed maturity and ability which proved my choice of
icon to be a worthy one. Sadly missed, I thank him for the entertainment
over these many years.
Condolences to his family.
Maureen Bregazzi
Shoeburyness
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A
terrible shock
I have only heard today as I was on holiday and
missed the news. I sat down to watch him on TV and the announcer
said starring the late Adam Faith.
As a war baby I grew up with Adam and loved his music especially
his first comeback with the Roulettes.
You will be sadly missed. See you Budgie.
Gordon Braid
Shrewsbury
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Adam
Faith
I remember Adam from my earliest memories. My
sister, who is six years older than me, adored him in those
days and bought many of his early records, which I still have.
I particularly liked "Stardust", the film that he made with
David Essex in the Seventies, and constantly use quotes from
it in my everyday life.
When I was about six, my brother sister and myself all chased
his car down the road in Blackpool, where he was appearing at
the time. It turned out that the car belonged to Tony Fane,
a member of the Arthur Haynes crew, who was staying in a local
hotel.
I always felt a close a close affinity to Adam, and was ablsolutely
devasatated to hear the sad news. My kids, who are seven and
three years old, also loved Adam. They can sit and watch "What
a Whopper"(an early sixties film of Adam's) over and over again.
They also enjoy singing along to many of his songs.
I heard that he had died last year, and was relieved to find
out that he was in fact alive ! and well, and filming "The House
That Jack Built".
I can't believe that it has really happened now, and I feel
that it is the end of an era. Condolences to his wife Jackie
and Katya. He will be very sadly missed.
Melvyn Brill
London
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Adam
Faith
I have just watched his recent appearance on
Murder in Mind on the BBC and I was struck by the similarity
between my Uncle Frank (my Mum's younger brother) and Adam not
necessarily in looks, but by the way he spoke.
He was a talented actor who was able to easily adapt to all
manner of acting roles. He is sadly missed and is held in high
esteem by many of us who remember him from his early singing
career. I was a very young child in the 50's when he began,
but my Mum has lovely memories of him and read both his autobiography
and that of Cliff another contemporary and Mum always said that
Adam was a genuine unpretencious bloke and always preferred
his book to that of Cliff cos she would relate to him in a way
that she couldn't with Cliff.
Condolences to his wife Jackie and Katya.
Denise Thorne
Epsom
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Adam Faith.
What a Very Sad News. My deepest condolence to
the Family. Rest in Peace and Warm Forever Adam Faith. We will
miss you Very Much.
Gerald Markowitz
Rio de Janeiro - Brazil.
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ADAM
FAITH
My deepest sympathy to Adam's family.I feel I've
lost someone very near and dear to me. I 'fell in love'with
him the moment he began his music career all those years ago
and still treasure the photos, cuttings etc. that I collected
along the way. Dear Adam, tell the BIG BOSS up there to put
some order into this crazy world.
Tessa Hamilton
Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain
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Adam
Faith
This is sad, sad news. I loved Adam and was so
pleased to be able to see him again a few months ago in London.
May God bless his soul.
Nancy Sinatra
Los Angeles
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I'm 18, and I don't know Adam for his singing,
but I did see him act, and I recognised his common touch. His
eloquence and abilty to articulate his thoughts is an inspiration
to us all. This is a terrible loss.
Leanne Conti
Wellingborough
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adam
faiths death
we are both terribly sad about adams sudden demise,having
been fans since the start of his career.
i had his pictures [from a u.k .mag we read called '' boyfriend'']
all over my wall when i was a teenager,
he was very good looking,and we loved the John Barry orchestra
as his backing.
irene and brian
christchurch new zealand
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A
true entertainer
Not only was I a fan of his music but after seeing
him in the film "Oh what a whopper" with Gerry and the Pacemakers
and Susan Maughan, did I realise that his talent for acting
would one day play a large part in his life. Fond memories from
a loyal fan xx
Heather Matheson
Bristol
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Adam
Faith
Thanks for the charm of Budgie and some great
acting moments through the years. You also played your first
ever gig in my home town, at Wandsworth Boys Club back in the
50's.(As Terry & The Worried Men) I related to you a lot and
people have always said i remind them of your looks! I saw you
in a cafe in Chelsea once in the 80's and you kept looking over.
Probally thought i was a lost cousin!. Adam, Thank You for the
inspiration...MAY YOU BE HEAVEN BOUND....From one chirpy working
class lad to another.
John Murphy
Dublin
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Adam
Faith
I was so sad when I heared of Adam's passing.
I was a really big fan of his in the early sixties. I still
have all of the records from that time. I especially loved a
song from one of his albums 'Little Yellow Roses'. He also sang
it on a TV special. I met him several times. He was a lovely
person. I'll always remember him. I'd like to send my sympathy
to Jackie and Katya.
Sylvia Ashton
Herefordshire
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CONDOLENCE
I was grief stricken when I heard the news, still
am but now he is at rest, and god be with him. I joined your
fan club when I was a teenager back in the fifties, what a man,
great singer, actor, entertainer, just a wonderful person, Show
business has lost a great person.
Rest in peace, you will never walk alone.
CHRISTINE LAMB
HATFIELD, HERTFORDSHIRE
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Adam
Faith
I grew up listening to him on Radio Luxembourg,
Six Five Special etc. He was part of my life since the early
sixties.
I was looking forward to seeing his latest play, as I had seen
most of his other performances and was a great fan.
I had recently purchased his albums on CD and films on DVD.
So his passing whilst I was on holiday in the USA was a sad
loss. I would like to pass on my condolences to Jackie and Katya.
It would be good to see a re-run of one of his performances
again as a tribute to him.
Joan Maynad
Milton Keynes
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Adam
Faith.
You were my idol in the sixties.
I sat all night outside The Odean at Southend on sea to get
a ticket to see you. I have followed your career ever since.
You were a great actor and a great human being.
You died too young Adam so many people will miss you. Rest in
peace lovely man. love
Sue Vernon
Middlewich
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Adam
Faith
Hejda, min struts, with my deepest sorrows I
wish you will rest in peace. Remember our funny and nice times
together.
Agneta, Sweden
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adam
faith
This is a very sad time for me Adam u have been
with me all of my life.
Rest in peace. I will love and miss you always. Your 1 of the
best. My love and symathy to your wife daughter.
val xx
Harrow
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Adam
Faith
I still cant believe Adam has gone, he was my
first pop idol back in 1962 when I was six.
I remember playing his records for hours, I had no time for
“Cliff Richard” only “Adam faith”.
My mother took me to see Adam with the roulettes at the new
theatre in Oxford, I remember the screaming girls that almost
drowned out the songs but it was great, I will never forget
him, I loved him in Budgie, and Stardust.
In fact everything he did was so professional and was always
rated by the critics, he must surely have been the greatest
all rounder in the business!
Rest in peace Adam, God bless you and your family.
Anthony Baker
Oxford
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Adam
Faith
I was so saddened by your death. I cryed that
you should go so young.
I hope you died happy and with no pain. How wrong it was that
almost nothing has been broadcast about your passing.
I hope one day we will pass your way again. Stay Happy Adam,
we loved you and will always hold you in our hearts
Sioux
East Tisted
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Adam
Faith
Still can't believe it a week later...cried my
eyes out while playing his songs. My idol gone! Saw him in Alfie!
absolutly brilliant
R I P Adam
karen stock
southend on sea
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The
death of Adam Faith
He was a great singer and actor and will be sadly,
still after nearly a week after he died, I cannot believe that
it has happened. I went to see him in "Alfie" and he was adorable
as ever, it is so sad.
Elaine Fortnum
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Adam
Faith
"In remembrance of Adam Faith 1940-2003" was
flashed on the screen while I was watching the last episode
of 'Love Hurts' on satellite TV. He was my teenage idol in the
sixties and again in later years through his TV series of 'Budgie'
and 'Love Hurts'. My condolences to Jackie and Katya. He will
be sorely missed. Rest in Peace.
Lynne Barrett
Tumblong, NSW, Australia
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Adam
Faith
I still have fond memories of "Come Outside"
with ?.
Adam thanks for the memories and condolences to your family
Gerry W
Ont Canada
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Adam
Faith
It's with great sadness I hear of Adam's passing.
I was a fan right from the very start, and saw him perform for
the last time on stage only a few weeks ago. A true professional,
you were an inspiration to all.
Goodbye Adam, and thank you for the happiness you bought to
us over the years. We will remember you always. God bless,
Christopher Compton
Sanderstead, South Croydon
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Adam
Faith
I saw you on stage in December 1961 and was a
fan from that time on. God bless you, whereever you are.
Robert Lambert
Zawiercie, Poland
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Adam
Faith
I have been a fan of Adam's since he first started
out as a pop singer way back when.
I remmber going back stage to see him and he gave me a signed
photo at Brighton's Hippodrome. Have followed his career since.
I have just seen the announcement of his passing prior to a
showing of Love Hurts on TV here in Sydney and got quite a shock.
Condolences to family & friends.
Evelyn Fox
Erskine Park NSW
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Adam
Faith
We will always remember him for Love Hurts.
Our deepest condolences go out to the family and friends. Adam,
rest in piece.
Fred van Duuren
Leiden, the Netherlands
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Adam
Faith
Well I can honestly say that Adam is the only
man in the world that called me 'darling' or 'sweetheart'.
I last spoke to him on Wednesday afternoon and was due to see
him again in a couple of weeks. He sounded fantastic as usual.
We first met when he agreed to be guest opener at a summer launch
party for one of my clients, the renowned modern artist Marcus
Levey.
Adam had known Marcus for many years as he used to perform as
a singer at Marcus's casino nightclub 'La Dolce Vita' in Newcastle.
Quite honestly I can't believe he's gone - he was an absolutely
unique superstar and one of the greatest guys I have ever known.
I know how privileged I am to have known him personally.
My heart goes out to Jackie and Katya (who he was so very proud
of).
Richard Conway
Leeds
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Adam
Faith
I was so sorry to here of Adam Faiths Death.
I grew up with him in the early 60's he was my hero.
I send my sympathy to his family, He will be gratly missed
Pauline Ranson
Nottingham
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Adam
Faith
He was the first pop star I went to see in the
sixties and have always followed his career.
I recently managed to get a copy of the LP Beat Girl which went
missing in the 60's and brought back memories. He'll be missed.
Tony Allan
London
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Passing
of Adam Faith
From one Acton boy to another, bless you for
all the joy you have given me during my lifetime - from my first
hairstyle to having coffee with my sister - thanks!
Brian Foster
Herne bay, kent
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Adam
Faith
Very sorry to learn of the death of dear Adam.
What a great character he was, and I will always remember him
because of his fun music also, as well as his acting skills.
Let's celebrate Adam's life, with dignified respect for this
talented man. Rest in peace Adam.
Robin Rowles
Swindon, SN5
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An
true enetertainer of the people -- Adam Faith
I knew Maurice Press his early manager and have
met Adam on numerous occasions. Adam was a great entertainer;
he stayed the course and was full of true Brit Grit.
David Gordon
Princeton, NJ USA
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Adam
Faith
I was so sad to hear of Adam's passing. He held
a special place in so many hearts. The world is emptier without
him.
My thoughts are with Jackie and Katya.
Sue Scarlett
Calgary, Canada
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RIP
Adam Faith
You were my first love. At the age of five or
six I slept with your picture under my pillow.
God bless!
Alison
New Hampshire, USA
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Adam
Faith
Rest in peace Adam, you will be a great loss.
Respect to the family and friends who have to go through a bereavment.
Time heals, Take care
Andy Hazle
Glenrothes , Scotland
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ADAM
FAITH . RIP
AS AN EX-TEEN IN THE YEARS WHEN ADAM WAS A 'POP
STAR' I AM VERY SADDENED BY THE NEWS OF HIS SUDDEN DEATH.
MY HEARTFELT THOUGHTS GO TO HIS FAMILY.
HAVING LOST MY PARENTS IN VERY SIMILAR CIRCUMSTANCES I CAN ONLY
IMAGINE WHAT THEY ARE GOING THROUGH - NO CHANCE TO SAY YOUR
LAST GOODBYE AND TELL ADAM HOW MUCH YOU LOVED HIM.
I HOPE ADAM WILL REST IN PEACE. HE GAVE SO MUCH PLEASURE TO
SO MANY PEOPLE OF MY GENERATION AND THE GENERATIONS BEYOND.
HE WAS TRULY A DOWN TO EARTH GENTLEMAN.
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU.
SIGFRID FROST
stoke on trent
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to
adam
You were a ledgend in your time. I never met
you in this life but i hope to meet you in the after life. God
Bless.
Lynn
Stoke on trent
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Adam
Faith
What can I say? I watched Adam sing his famous
hit "What Do You Want" on a television programme only a few
weeks ago and his sad, sudden death has come as a complete shock.
Love and best wishes go to the loved ones of a true star. XXX
Samm Cox
Bristol
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Goodnight
Old Cock
You were inspiring in whatever you put your hands
to, and will never be forgotten, especially as the rock'n'roll
manager in Stardust -- what I always wanted to be.
Eddie Rogers
NYC
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Adam
Faith
Deepest condolences to the Faith family and friends.
At 49 I remember Adam's many talents and enjoyed his performances
and his genuine talent all rapped up in a genuinly nice guy.
Rest in peace
Andy Howard
Dallas. Texas
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Adam
Faith
I remember Adam for Love Hurts and my dad has
cds of his music. Hopefully he's ok now.
Steve
Coleraine
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Death
of Adam Faith
I was greatly saddened to learn of Adam's death
- I was a fan in his "pop" days in the early 60's and just loved
him in "Love Hurts" with Zoe Wannamaker.
He will be sadly missed.
Sandra Barnett
Bournemouth
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adam
faith
I loved him in my youth ,
only time I ever got the cane at school was when I carved his
name in my desk and then filled it in with blue ink.
I saw him last at the Palace Manchester in The Chorus Line.
He was wonderful, will be sadly missed.
Judith Sandiford
Manchester
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ADAM
FAITH
I was very sorry to hear of the death of Adam
Faith.
He was a heart-throb of mine in the early 60s. I also thought
he was a good actor when I saw him on the television and on
the West End stage.
He was sitting near me when I celebrated my birthday in February
2002 by having lunch at the Ivy, and it amused me to think how
I was sitting so close to someone I had hero-worshipped and
screamed at when I was a young girl; but, now that I was so
much older, I didn't even trouble him for his autograph as I
respected his privacy.
My condolences to his wife and daughter.
Christine Brett
Buckhurst Hill
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Adam
Faith
So sad to hear of Adam's death. He's of my generation
and with him goes all that was great about the 50's and 60's
- a true survivor.
He will always be "Budgie" to me.
Julie Butler
Croydon
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Adam
Faith
My deepest sympathy to his family and friends.
I really enjoyed watching him years ago as the lovable rogue
in "Love Hurts"- he was a genuine, warm, down-to-earth entertainer
and will be sorely missed.
Natasha Gardiner
London
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ADAM
FAITH
Much heartfelt sympathy to the friends & family
he left behind.
I was privileged to live in a time when Adam Faith sang and
performed 'live'. His acting prowess in "Budgie" amazed me.
As with others (who were teenagers in the 60's in Britain)...
he touched my life. May he rest in peace and may all closely
connected with him, be able to be at peace with your grief.
He was a fine man and I'm saddened to hear of his death
Lesley Yeatman
Originally North of England. Now in South Africa
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Adam
Faith
Condolences to Adam's Family.
He has always been right there in the public eye when I was
a kid in Pop and Rock and Roll. In my youth on programmes like
"Budgie" and later managing Leo Sayer and in his Business adventures.
He always came over as a very nice, genuine person when he was
interviewed "a real English Cockney Gent".
God love you Adam!
Richard Braybrook
Harlow
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From
an old fan
Adam and I go back a long way although we never
met.
I will always remember him because when I wed my first wife
in 1964, we went on a short honeymoon to Southend-on-Sea and
Adam and his group were playing at what is now called the Cliff
Pavilion theatre in Westcliff-on-Sea.
Ever since then I followed his career and tried to watch everything
he did on the telly. He will be missed by his family, friends
and by all his fans from around the world.
God rest his soul.
Jeff McLellan
Origin Tottenham
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AdamFaith
I got into a fight over you when, as a teenager,
I saw you live at Sheffield City Hall.
At the end, outside the Hall, a girl standing next to me said
you were not as good as Cliff Richard.
My friend hit her, her friend hit me then the cops were called
and we scarpered. Rest in peace Adam
Rita Keep
Cambridgeshire
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Death
of Adam
I am from Stoke on Trent, born in Hanley, and
I would like to send my condolences to Adam's wife and family,
he truely was a legend.
Pamela
Stoke on Trent
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adam
faith obit
what a great entertainer. Will be sadly missed.
I will ALWAYS remember Budgie and Charlie Endall!!
Lydia Roberts
sydney
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Adam
Faith
Adam i remeber your songs during my youth well
and your hit tv series "budgie"
you are and always will be a icon of britian.
god rest your weary head.
David Smith
Greencastle Pa USA
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Adam
Faith
My mum loved him and I could see why when I used
to watch Budgie which was one of my favorite shows when I was
little.
Everything i've ever read about him said what a lovely and genuine
man he was. He will be sadly missed, not least by my mum.
Condolences to his daughter and family and many friends.
Merrie
London
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for Adam
What a wonderful Man, so talented. My thoughts
go out to his loved ones.
Elisa Howe xx
Oldham
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Adam
Faith
Tel has been a part of my life for 48 years from
my days in Acton in the mid fifties.
Thank you for the many great memories and the wonderful entertainment.
The example you set to others and your positive attitude under
adversity was a real credit.
Sincere condoleneces to Jackie and Katya
Ron Griffiths
Perth, Western Australia
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Adam
Faith
Adam Faith was a higly respected entertainer
whos 50 years of Magic will live on forever. A True English
Gent who will be sadly Missed..
Andy Fitzgerald
Stoke On Trent
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Adam
Faith
All the best Adam. By Golly you were one of the
best. Its not fair to see the best people dying young. You'll
always be young Adam. God Bless Ya!! A great Englishman and
a fine actor. You will be missed boy!!
Declan Waters
Athlone Ireland, and Morrisville NC USA
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deepest
sympathy to familey,great artist and actor. still listening to your
music adam .god bless and keep you ,sleep tight , a fan for all time.xxx
mal hardy
nottingham
May I offer my condolences to the family of Adam. Being virtually
the same age as Adam I heard and saw him on his first TV appearances
and bought many of his records. He will be sadly and greatly missed
by many people and show business has lost a great performer. To Adams
family I would just like to say that mine and my wife's thoughts are
with you at this very sad time. Kind regards,
Stuart & Mary Cooper
Sandbach
Cheshire
It's a sad loss, he was a multi-talented performer who made a lot
of people happy...
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