Dara Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Mark Brandon Chopper Read died today of liver cancer (which in true chopper style he maintains was as a result of contracting hepatitis after being stabbed in Pentridge prison). I deliberately didn't put RIP in the title as not being an australian I'm somewhat removed from the effects of his criminal activities and I doubt he will be going to a place where peaceful rest is involved! Although he killed other criminals and drug dealers, these were still somebodies son brother etc. However, chopper never let the truth get in the way of a good story and I've often laughed out loud reading his books, as apart from the homocidal tendencies he seems to have been a funny bloke! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colt45 Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 He was a criminal....... I think the Ronnie Johns show Chopper vids are pretty funny P.S. I know of at least one high ranking Czar crew member who was a known associate of uncle Chop-Chop...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AussieCanuck Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 He did do some good community service work. Mind the language... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor2118 Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 He was a criminal....... .....and a killer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cohiba Stevie Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Michael Jackson was a peadophile and millions of people love his music. Chopper read was a murderer and his book is a best-seller. Nevertheless he was an entertaining bloke, despite his shortcomings he will probably be missed by many. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzz Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Will never condone his actions in his early life, but he did turn his life around in his later years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Festa Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 A tidy little obituary on him here - http://www.smh.com.au/comment/obituaries/chopper-read-crime-figure-turned-legend-20131009-2v85e.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munts Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 It's a bit early in the morning for kung fu isn't it Jim? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 "Neville bloody Bartos..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJP Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Drink in Collingwood every now and then and if he couldn't get a Parma at the bar he was gone. He decided not to take a transplant because he believed he didn't deserve one. Strong character takes death on the chin with no complaints. He took the hand that was dealt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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