Er war einer der coolsten Typen in der Branche, und ich hatte das große Glück, ihn kennenlernen zu dürfen. Nun ist er tot. Das ist sowas von bitter, dass sogar mir die Worte fehlen...
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Pleasure Beach Boss Dies at Amusement Park
By Kim Pilling, PA News
The managing director of Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Geoffrey Thompson, has died suddenly after being taken ill at the world-famous amusement park.
Mr Thompson, 67, was rushed to hospital from a private family function at the park's Paradise Room.
He was taken to Blackpool Victoria Hospital and was pronounced dead at 8.20pm last night.
Mr Thompson OBE dedicated his life to Blackpool Pleasure Beach after he carried on the family legacy by becoming managing director of the company in 1976.
He took over the reins following the death of his father, Leonard, who had previously replaced his father-in-law and the park's founder, William George Bean.
Several family members are currently sitting on the company's board of directors.
It was under Mr Thompson's leadership that exciting new rides were added, including the spectacular 360° rollercoaster The Revolution, and the UK's only bobsleigh ride - The Avalanche.
1994 saw the biggest investment to date with the opening of the £12 million Pepsi Max Big One, the world's tallest, fastest rollercoaster.
A statement from Blackpool Pleasure Beach said the park will remain open and would "continue welcoming visitors as normal, as he would have wanted".
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Extrem traurige Grüße,
Tim 
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