Rod Shearman seriously ill

Subject: Rod Shearman seriously ill
From: RoyH (Burl)
Date: 01 May 01 - 11:22 AM

Sad to report that Rod Shearman,singer, and writer of great songs like 'The Big Fella' and 'London River', is in hospital suffering from bowel cancer. That is all I know at the moment. Will post more details as they come in.

Subject: RE: Rod Shearman seriously ill
From: mousethief
Date: 01 May 01 - 11:23 AM

Same "London River" as was sung by Fairport Convention?

Anyway, good thoughts and a prayer for Mr. Shearman.

Alex

Subject: RE: Rod Shearman seriously ill
From: KingBrilliant
Date: 01 May 01 - 11:29 AM

That's a real shame. Best wishes to him for recovery.

Kris

Subject: RE: Rod Shearman seriously ill
From: nutty
Date: 01 May 01 - 11:30 AM

Rod is a lovely man - a real gentleman. I meet him two or three times a year( at festivals) and always enjoy his company. Sorry to hear he has problems and hope that any further news will be encouraging.
Keeping fingers crossed

Hazel

Subject: RE: Rod Shearman seriously ill
From: Art Thieme
Date: 01 May 01 - 11:35 AM

Roy,

I've never met Mr. Shearman but give him my sincere best wishes and our hopes that he has a quick and miraculous recovery.

All the best,

Art Thieme & Carol too

Subject: RE: Rod Shearman seriously ill
From: Patrish(inactive)
Date: 01 May 01 - 11:39 AM

I hope the news will be good, and that he makes a good recovery, all my best wishes
Patrish

Subject: RE: Rod Shearman seriously ill
From: Mr Red
Date: 01 May 01 - 02:10 PM

Such a gentle man
He did fight a different cancer in the "sump" area, and won.

Subject: RE: Rod Shearman seriously ill
From: Linda Kelly
Date: 01 May 01 - 04:18 PM

met him at various shanty events, a very nice man -hope he recovers soon.

Subject: RE: Rod Shearman seriously ill
From: Micca
Date: 01 May 01 - 05:01 PM

Here is the message I had from Pearl and Tony O'Neill today,
Hi All Thought we'd give you an update on Rod, for those that don't know the cancer of the bowel returned and Rod has put up a great fight.
Unfortunately the treatment didn't work 2nd time round, he is in hospital at the moment with a blood clot in his leg. We went to see him yesterday and he is feeling much better and is hoping that he will be allowed home soon. He has a telephone in his room and the number is (XXXXXXXXcontact me by PM if you want the number).

He is cheerful and looks surprisingly well. He says that he does not want to know how long he has got. If a miracle can happen we hope it happens to him.
Bless his heart.

Love
Pearl & Tony

Subject: RE: Rod Shearman seriously ill
From: nutty
Date: 01 May 01 - 05:56 PM

Micca could you please PM me the Hospital details - I would like to send him my best wishes - Thank-you

Subject: RE: Rod Shearman seriously ill
From: Morticia
Date: 01 May 01 - 06:14 PM

I am still waiting for Tony to give the address of the hospital so I can send a card....when I get it I will pass it on to you Hazel. I do have Rod's home address but am not sure if he would want it passed out.

Subject: RE: Rod Shearman seriously ill
From: Morticia
Date: 01 May 01 - 06:15 PM

Hazel, I have an addy for the hospital Rod's in......will send it via pm.

Subject: RE: Rod Shearman seriously ill
From: RoyH (Burl)
Date: 02 May 01 - 07:42 AM

Rod is in -Pembridge Unit, St. Charles Hospital, Ladbrook Grove, London, W10 6DZ. I'm sure he'd like to hear from old friends.

Subject: RE: Rod Shearman seriously ill
From: Joy Bennett
Date: 02 May 01 - 08:23 AM

Sorry to hear about Rod -- the NY Pinewoods club was considering putting him on when he made the trip to the US.

Though I don't know him personally I was really looking forward to meeting/hearing him. A good friend of mine does London River -- and of course, I have nipped it for myself.

Burl - could you please pass on the good wishes of NY Pinewoods (and me?) Thanks

Joy

Subject: RE: Rod Shearman seriously ill
From: GUEST,Glen and Bryan
Date: 06 Jun 01 - 11:43 PM

Is this the same Rod Shearman who released "Heres to Friends?" If it is there is someone who was a dear friend of Rod's who now lives in Australia, currently holidaying in The UK, and I'm sure would love to meet up with him.

Subject: RE: Rod Shearman seriously ill
From: GUEST,Brian
Date: 07 Jun 01 - 07:43 AM

To Guest Glen and Bryan. Yes it is the same Rod Shearman. We visited Rod over May bank holiday. He was back at home, and although his health was very poorly, he was in good spirits. He hope to get back up to London to visit him again soon.

Brian

Subject: RE: Rod Shearman seriously ill
From:
Date: 07 Jun 01 - 08:20 AM

thats really poo i'm sorry i dont really know much of the guy but he's in our thought and prays dorrie xxx

Subject: RE: Rod Shearman seriously ill
From: Susanne (skw)
Date: 07 Jun 01 - 05:54 PM

I've never heard Rod Shearman sing, but his picture has been in front of me for days, in an advert for his CD Here's to Friends. I sincerely wish he'll get well and be able to sing again!

Subject: RE: Rod Shearman seriously ill
From: Morticia
Date: 17 Jun 01 - 06:43 PM

I thought people might like to know that Rod is back in hospital: I'm sure Tony and Pearl won't mind my sharing their e-mail with you:

We visited Rod this afternoon (Sunday) and he is back in hospital, St Mary's, Praed Street, Paddington, Manvers Ward (which is floor 8 in the Queen Mother wing, if anybody is thinking of going).

He had collapsed at 0200 Monday morning and his night nurse had called an ambulance and he has been there ever since.

On the whole he was very chipper, having his best day, as he told us and appeared to us no worse than when we saw him two weeks ago. Although I must say that his spirits were much higher this time and we had a chuckle or two about forming escape committees and the problems of escaping from the eighth floor of a skyscraper of a hospital...

His future, as regards where he'll go next or when, is uncertain but I rather think that he would prefer to go to Bembridge Ward, the Paliative Unit at St Charles, other than back to his flat, I think that has been too much of a struggle for him, however his sister, Greta, was there when we arrived, and she had talked about moving in with him if he had to go back to his flat.

The number of the phone by his bed, at the moment, is 0702 880 9173 so give him a ring but please bear in mind that he has almost lost his voice and can only speak bearly above a whisper.

So there we are, not good news but not bad either.....

Tony and Pearl.

Subject: RE: Rod Shearman seriously ill
From: GUEST,Marion, Robin and Roisin
Date: 20 Jun 01 - 08:03 PM

We are thinking of Rod and hope he is feeling comfortable. John Leonard from Australia and Sean Cullen were here tonight and remembering the great music and even better friend of all international causes. Thanks for the Sunday 17th June update....Marion

Subject: RE: Rod Shearman seriously ill
From: GUEST,Guest-Jim McDonald
Date: 21 Jun 01 - 05:05 AM

Sorry to hear Rod isn't feeling well he's a smashing bloke and I've had some good times at festivals with him I'll try and give him a ring. Jim

Subject: RE: Rod Shearman seriously ill
From: Steveie1
Date: 21 Jun 01 - 07:57 AM

I presume he is the same Rod Shearman who comes to Whitby every year - great guy. Always on of the ones you look forward to meeting up with year on year. Hope you get well soon Rod and see you back at Whitby.

Steve - Campsite Steward

Subject: RE: Rod Shearman seriously ill
From: vectis
Date: 21 Jun 01 - 07:49 PM

I've heard tonight that things are looking grim for Rod. One of natures gentlemen.
Best wishes sent by all his fans and friends in Travelling Folk.

Subject: RE: Rod Shearman seriously ill
From: GUEST,Marion
Date: 22 Jun 01 - 08:14 AM

Glen and Bryan, John Leonard visited Rod in hospital yesterday.....he is poorly but in good spirits. He loved hearing that two young people in Australia were playing and enjoying his music

Subject: RE: Rod Shearman seriously ill
From: GUEST
Date: 22 Jun 01 - 10:06 AM

It sounds as if Rod will not be with us for much longer. Such a shame to lose such a nice bloke.

Subject: RE: Rod Shearman seriously ill
From: Sam Pirt
Date: 22 Jun 01 - 11:46 AM

My thoughts and good wishes are going out to you.

Yours Sam Pirt

Subject: RE: Rod Shearman seriously ill
From: GUEST,Sean Gately
Date: 24 Jun 01 - 02:37 PM

We're very sorry to hear that your illness has returned. I'll try to get over to visit you this week. Keep the fighting spirit up. We're all thinking of you.

Subject: RE: Rod Shearman seriously ill
From: GUEST,Glen And Bryan
Date: 26 Jun 01 - 01:21 AM

Just like to say thnks very much for those autographs Rod, and our thoughts are with you. John Leonard also sends his regards.

Subject: RE: Rod Shearman seriously ill
From: GUEST,Marion
Date: 13 Jul 01 - 12:16 PM

Just to report to Rod's Australian friends and others that Rod passed away on the 11th....Wednesday in London. He was a great guy and made a great contribution to music.

Subject: RE: Rod Shearman seriously ill
From: Noreen
Date: 13 Jul 01 - 06:39 PM

OBIT: Rod Shearman RIP