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Benigno Aquino III, former President of the Philippines, has died at 61.

Emilio Fede turns 90 today! As a present his wife Diana De Feo has died.

American teacher and author of children's books Patricia Reilly Giff, who is best known for her Polk Street School series, died at 86 years: https://www.westport-news.com/news/article/Award-winning-children-s-author-CT-resident-16269618.php

For 25.99 he could have had another 12 months protection.

Its the 79th birthday of Arthur Brown as it is for Mick Fleetwood

McAfee seems like the kind of guy who desperately wants to be murdered as part of some goverment conspiracy. Unfortunately for him, nobody cared enough so he had to do it himself.

Obituary here for Robert Opron, formerly Citroën's chief designer responsible for the SM, GS & CX; died aged 89 from complications of covid.

Autograph hunters have been told he is no longer signing fanmail or doing any other similar inquiries. Read into it what you will.

It'll be a priceless moment when the lucky new manager - likely facing a future without Harry Kane - comes out and grins for the media claiming he's always wanted the job and has what it takes to build on the last few years, and Spurs claim he's the one they always wanted.

https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2021/06/super-genie-melissa-coates-passes-away/ Wrestler/Valet Melissa Coates has died aged 50

Every time I see this dudes name it reminds me of this guy:

BREAKING: Poland fans have gone on the rampage ahead of their game in the Euros. So far 60 cars have been completely valeted.

Hmm

They're so desperate I'm 12th on their current shortlist. I wasn't too worried about that until I saw Iain was in 11th spot...

Floridian state senator Henry Sayler (wiki) died in late May aged 100. Another from my longlist. Legacy obit. Also a WWII veteran. His wife predeceased him in July 2020, aged 95.

Should have named the other one Bernie D. (one for the kids there).

Carla Fracci, one of the most famous ballerinas of the 20th century who emerged from humble origins in Italy to dazzle audiences in theatres around the world, has died, her family said on Thursday. She was 84 and had been suffering from cancer. SC

DAME PATRICIA ROUTLEDGE: English actress, comedian and singer with a career of 70 years. Patricia Routledge started working in TV in the early 1950s, but she also recorded an album, "Presenting Patricia Routledge", and worked in feature film productions and radio as well. She's an accomplished stage actress. She has had a great career in theatre. She made her stage debut in 1952 and her Broadway debut in 1966. Routledge's singing voice is genuinely impressive. Her vocal range was labelled as a mezzo-soprano and a contralto. She won a Tony Award for her performance in the musical "Darling of the Day" in 1968. She won an Olivier Award for her work in "Candide" in 1988. She found a second home in the Hollywood cinema, starring in a number of successful films such as "To Sir with love" (1967) with Sidney Poitier, "30 is a dangerous age, Cynthia" (1968) with Dudley Moore, "Pretty Polly" (1968) with Hayley Mills, "The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom" (1968) with Shirley MacLaine or "The Imitation Game" (1980) with Nicholas Le Prevost. She starred in the first-ever "Talking Heads" monologue by Alan Bennett. Routledge starred in another two Bennett monologues, delivering a BAFTA-nominated performance for "A Lady of Letters" in 1988. She starred in "Hetty Wainthropp Investigates", a BBC detective drama series from the 90's. She portrayed a formerly working-class woman in the comedy series "Keeping Up Appearances" in 1990. She still gets "Keeping Up Appearances" fan mail from all over the world. Officer of the Order of the British Empire in 1993. Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 2004. She received an honorary degree of Doctor of Letters from Lancaster University for her contribution to drama and theatre in 2008. Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire for services to theatre and charity in 2017. She received an honorary Doctor of Letters degree from University of Chester for her contributions to theater and television in 2019. Honorary president of the Association of English Singers and Speakers. Ambassador for the charity Royal Voluntary Service. A classy lady, a top rated actress and a wonderful human being.

Poet and author Mourid Barghouti, who received the 2000 Palestine Award for Poetry and had his work translated into English and Spanish died at 76 years: http://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContentP/18/404049/Books/Palestinian-poet-Mourid-Barghouti-dies-at-the-age-.aspx His literary works include I Was Born There, I Was Born Here; I Saw Ramallah; A Small Sun, and Midnight and Other Poems.

Jazz and fusion artist Chick Corea, who composed many jazz standards, died at 79 years: https://glidemagazine.com/253567/jazz-keyboard-legend-chick-corea-dies-at-79/ He and Tom Cruise became two of the most famous Scientologists. He credited the religion's founder, L. Ron Hubbard, with being a main source of creative inspiration.

According to his official website. Voice Actor & Character Actor Eddie Deezen has suffered severe complications from heart surgery last year after which he was crippled & unable to walk much. Although he is doing well as of this year. Still is one to watch out for.

Hadoke now blocking who can see his tweets. He's dead to me now...

Respect and reality television - two concepts that don't often occupy the same space.

According to his Facebook page, Larry Storch has announced his retirement. Wonder if health is part of it