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Dave Courtney - RIP

LargeAddick
LargeAddick Posts: 32,566
in General Charlton
Not sure if he was actually an Addick or not but was at The Valley again yesterday but found dead at his home in Plumstead today from a self inflicted gunshot wound. Whatever his past he’s someone’s son etc. RIP.
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  • Major
    Major Posts: 1,026
    https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12660061/Lodger-Dave-Courtney-dead-bed-Camelot-Castle-home.html

  • Algarveaddick
    Algarveaddick Posts: 21,156
    Yes he was an Addick. RIP 
  • Swisdom
    Swisdom Posts: 14,977
    edited October 2023
    Not technically an Addick but he was fond of us because his right hand man, Brendan,  is one and Dave’s “Camelot Castle” is in Plumstead

    He lost a bet with Brendan I think and that’s why he had the pool table with the Charlton badge on it. 

    Dave was at the game on Saturday with Brendan.  Guests of the match sponsor.  Dave looks particularly dapper to be honest and seemed in really good spirits.

    just goes to show how easy it is to mask what’s really going through someone’s head

    rip big man
  • stonemuse
    stonemuse Posts: 34,006
    RIP
  • Friend Or Defoe
    Friend Or Defoe Posts: 18,098
    Swisdom said:
    Dave looks particularly dapper to be honest and seemed in really good spirits.

    just goes to show how easy it is to mask what’s really going through someone’s head

    rip big man
    That is so true. These things can come completely out of the blue to who you least expect.
  • AFKABartram
    AFKABartram Posts: 57,825
    Can’t get my head around someone posting what a good day they had and then dead a few hours later.

    was standing next to me in the Oak last home game and happily laughing and chatting away 

    RIP
  • carly burn
    carly burn Posts: 19,460
    edited October 2023
    Swisdom said:
    Not technically an Addick but he was fond of us because his right hand man, Brendan,  is one and Dave’s “Camelot Castle” is in Plumstead

    He lost a bet with Brendan I think and that’s why he had the pool table with the Charlton badge on it. 

    Dave was at the game on Saturday with Brendan.  Guests of the match sponsor.  Dave looks particularly dapper to be honest and seemed in really good spirits.

    just goes to show how easy it is to mask what’s really going through someone’s head

    rip big man
     Scary how close this is to the recent Norwich city fc campaign on the subject.
  • bristoladdick
    bristoladdick Posts: 1,147
    edited October 2023

    Apparently we lost 4-0.

  • Friend Or Defoe
    Friend Or Defoe Posts: 18,098
    carly burn said:
    Swisdom said:
    Not technically an Addick but he was fond of us because his right hand man, Brendan,  is one and Dave’s “Camelot Castle” is in Plumstead

    He lost a bet with Brendan I think and that’s why he had the pool table with the Charlton badge on it. 

    Dave was at the game on Saturday with Brendan.  Guests of the match sponsor.  Dave looks particularly dapper to be honest and seemed in really good spirits.

    just goes to show how easy it is to mask what’s really going through someone’s head

    rip big man
     Scary how close this is to the recent Norwich city fc campaign on the subject.
    It's exactly why they made it.
  • Rob7Lee
    Rob7Lee Posts: 9,596
    Swisdom said:
    Not technically an Addick but he was fond of us because his right hand man, Brendan,  is one and Dave’s “Camelot Castle” is in Plumstead

    He lost a bet with Brendan I think and that’s why he had the pool table with the Charlton badge on it. 

    Dave was at the game on Saturday with Brendan.  Guests of the match sponsor.  Dave looks particularly dapper to be honest and seemed in really good spirits.

    just goes to show how easy it is to mask what’s really going through someone’s head

    rip big man
    Correct,

    Whilst it does sadly seem he took his own life, it is currently under investigation by the Met, but that's standard practice, especially where a firearm is involved. RIP.
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  • hoof_it_up_to_benty
    hoof_it_up_to_benty Posts: 22,450
    Friend Or Defoe said:
    carly burn said:
    Swisdom said:
    Not technically an Addick but he was fond of us because his right hand man, Brendan,  is one and Dave’s “Camelot Castle” is in Plumstead

    He lost a bet with Brendan I think and that’s why he had the pool table with the Charlton badge on it. 

    Dave was at the game on Saturday with Brendan.  Guests of the match sponsor.  Dave looks particularly dapper to be honest and seemed in really good spirits.

    just goes to show how easy it is to mask what’s really going through someone’s head

    rip big man
     Scary how close this is to the recent Norwich city fc campaign on the subject.
    It's exactly why they made it.
    Ssd way to end his life. So many people learn to mask their feelings.

    RIP
  • thickandthin63
    thickandthin63 Posts: 2,957
    Dave was what he was,he lived his life on the brink,his run ins with the law are legendary.I never met him but have read all of his books,which to say the least are very entertaining.Once again this seems like  a classic case of someone holding things in ,and not seeking help(probably think he would have considered getting help a weakness).I could imagine in the circles he moved in he would have hated admitting to any kind of mental problem.Really sad 


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    RIP Dave.
  • Redmidland
    Redmidland Posts: 44,700
    RIP Dave....if, as reported, it is suicide then that is a very sad way to end a life. Mental health especially in men is a silent killer. Its difficult for many men to seek help, myself included, but it is essential it is sought.
    I hope Dave is now at peace.
  • cafc999
    cafc999 Posts: 4,967
    Always had time to say hello to anyone and have a chat.

    RIP Dave
  • soapy_jones
    soapy_jones Posts: 21,355
    edited October 2023
    RIP.  Sad way to go.
  • CafcWest
    CafcWest Posts: 6,171
    Met him once in the Millenium Lounge - was quite chatty and seemed OK - that must have been 5-6 years ago.  He was in there fairly regularly.  RIP.
  • ShootersHillGuru
    ShootersHillGuru Posts: 50,625
    Always sad to hear of somebody so desperate that they feel the only way out is to take their own life. I’m sure DC was a very naughty boy but I’m not sure he was quite the gangster he liked to portray himself. I’ve seen that he claims he was an associate of the Krays. Dave Courtney was born in 1959 the Krays were sentenced to life imprisonment in 1969. You do the math. RIP
  • Plumstead_Micky
    Plumstead_Micky Posts: 932
    That was a shock. I've read all sorts about various health issues, but he always looked ok whenever I saw him in The Oak.
    I liked his book "Stop the ride I want to get off". RIP DC.
  • Bedsaddick
    Bedsaddick Posts: 24,750
    edited October 2023
    RIP . I get the impression that he was the sort of bloke who would never discuss his personal feelings with anyone - Proper old school and not the way to deal with anxiety or depression. Am i right in saying his stepson was murdered a few years ago . That might have been a contributing factor. 

    Speak to someone if you have any such issues . 
  • Chippycafc
    Chippycafc Posts: 14,149
    edited October 2023
    RIP Dave. Never knew or ever recall seeing him at the valley. or at and Charlton matches.
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  • ShootersHillGuru
    ShootersHillGuru Posts: 50,625

  • stonemuse
    stonemuse Posts: 34,006
    Seems he had some health issues but not for me to speculate ... just so sad he had to take this way out

    RIP OBE
  • R0TW
    R0TW Posts: 1,678
    ShootersHillGuru said:
    Always sad to hear of somebody so desperate that they feel the only way out is to take their own life. I’m sure DC was a very naughty boy but I’m not sure he was quite the gangster he liked to portray himself. I’ve seen that he claims he was an associate of the Krays. Dave Courtney was born in 1959 the Krays were sentenced to life imprisonment in 1969. You do the math. RIP
    maths.
  • ShootersHillGuru
    ShootersHillGuru Posts: 50,625
    R0TW said:
    ShootersHillGuru said:
    Always sad to hear of somebody so desperate that they feel the only way out is to take their own life. I’m sure DC was a very naughty boy but I’m not sure he was quite the gangster he liked to portray himself. I’ve seen that he claims he was an associate of the Krays. Dave Courtney was born in 1959 the Krays were sentenced to life imprisonment in 1969. You do the math. RIP
    maths.
    I’m American 
  • stop_shouting
    stop_shouting Posts: 3,680
    RIP Dave. 
  • thickandthin63
    thickandthin63 Posts: 2,957
    ShootersHillGuru said:
    Always sad to hear of somebody so desperate that they feel the only way out is to take their own life. I’m sure DC was a very naughty boy but I’m not sure he was quite the gangster he liked to portray himself. I’ve seen that he claims he was an associate of the Krays. Dave Courtney was born in 1959 the Krays were sentenced to life imprisonment in 1969. You do the math. RIP
    Dave was indeed a naughty boy admitting some quite serious crimes in one of his books.As regards his Kray association,I think he was the security organisers at one or more of their funerals.
  • usetobunkin
    usetobunkin Posts: 2,185
    Larger than life character, shame he couldn’t reach out to someone.
    Perhaps the more macho you are the harder it is.
    Always sad when a person decides enough is enough. 
    RIP Mr Courtney 
  • Gribbo
    Gribbo Posts: 8,485
    Loads of speculation going on at the moment. Might be an idea to be careful what one shares....
  • R0TW
    R0TW Posts: 1,678
    Nail on head mate.
  • BR7_addick
    BR7_addick Posts: 10,212
    Didn’t know him, but he’d always say hello to everyone and anyone in the west stand exec bar of which I was lucky enough to get tickets in for a few seasons on the spin.

    But the point is that a guy who’s always chirpy and always smiling can go about his business like so and then feel so low he needs to take his own life should scare the shit out of all of us, check on your friends and family when you can because you never know.  RIP.

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