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I'm guessing that you'll probably be aware of this but this is by no means accurate. These are only 5 of the oldest that we're aware of. The last WWI veteran, Florence Green, died 10 years ago this coming February. In the years preceding her death there was a lot of hunting for new names. Around 2005 we still had several hundred First World War vets left, all of whom were centenarians, and just as soon as you thought you had the oldest sussed out, new names came forward. The same drive of interest in WWII veterans and measuring their stats has barely started, and only in the U.S. it would seem. In 5–10 years from now we will see record keeping for # of vets, oldest vets etc. This will interest you. It's the estimated # of veterans in the U.S. (including by state) and it's updated every autumn. There are 240,000 in the U.S. alone as of 2021. By 2025 it will be about 65,000.

Crossposting here: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/11/18/julia-kabance-nations-oldest-living-female-vet-dies-111/8667183002/ Julia Kabance, oldest female WWII veteran in the United States and second-oldest WWII vet in the US (after the "seriously declining/last days" Lawrence Brooks) dead at 111. The world's (known) current top 5 are currently: Mollie Walker (112, United Kingdom, WVS) Died 22nd of January 2022 Marcel Meys (112, France, ambulance driver during the war) Died 15th of December 2021 Lawrence Brooks (112, United States, 91st Engineer Battalion) Died 5th of January 2022 Mikizo Ueda (111, Japan, Navy. Oldest axis veteran) Ezra Hill (110, United States, unknown but fought in Normandy)

Keith Allison, a member of Paul Revere And The Raiders from the late 1960s to mid-1970s, songwriter and actor, being reported dead: Maybe someone can access the Facebook post for confirmation? Wrote the song Freeborn Man and co-wrote Auntie's Municipal Court with Mike Nesmith for The Monkees. https://secondhandsongs.com/artist/39427/originals#nav-entity Appeared in the finale of the rather lacklustre 1978 film Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, spot the stars and the survivors here:

Death Notice for Ted Horlick: http://announcements.telegraph.co.uk/deaths/253553/horlick

Yes, true, there was that BBC music catalogue page that didn't count. Still doesn't.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/11/18/julia-kabance-nations-oldest-living-female-vet-dies-111/8667183002/ Julia Kabance, oldest female WWII veteran in the United States and second-oldest WWII vet in the US (after the "seriously declining/last days" Lawrence Brooks) dead at 111.

Yeah it's their official verified page. Full post cut and pasted: "Keith Allison August 26, 1942 - November 17, 2021 It is with deep sadness we announce the untimely passing of Keith Allison on the evening of November 17, 2021, at home in Sherman Oaks, California. Born Sydney Keith Allison on August 26, 1942, in Coleman, Texas, and raised in San Antonio. Keith Allison was a multi-talented songwriter, musician, singer and actor with a long list of credits. Keith knew everyone, and everyone loved Keith. Keith Allison recorded and performed with some of the biggest names and acts such as Roy Orbison, Ringo Starr, Sonny & Cher, The Beach Boys, The Righteous Brothers, Chuck Berry, Paul Revere & The Raiders, The Monkees, Boyce & Hart, Harry Nilsson, Alice Cooper, Rick Nelson, The Crickets and Johnny Rivers just to name a few. He also appeared in many movies and TV shows as an actor and musician. Keith Allison has been entertaining since the late 50’s where he was in local bands and club performances with Clarence (Gatemouth) Brown, Doug Sahm, Augie Meyer performing in the Keith Allison Combo. Moving into the 60’s Keith was Musical Director and Guitarist for Ray Peterson from 1962-1965. In 1964-65 Keith was a member of The Crickets along with his cousin drummer Jerry Allison. Keith’s success took off when he arrived in Los Angeles in the mid-sixties. It was at a taping for Dick Clark’s “Where The Action Is” at the Whisky A-Go-Go that really put Keith on the map, when the camera panned catching him in the shot, and the audience swore Paul McCartney was at the taping. The phone rang off the hook at Dick Clark Productions, “if not McCartney, then who was that?”. Keith was invited back to be a part of “Action” becoming a permanent cast member along with friends Paul Revere & The Raiders. Keith contributed to a lot of memorable music including The Monkee’s self-title debut, ‘Headquarters’, ‘Head’ and co-writing “Aunties Municipal Court” with fellow Texan Michael Nesmith on ‘The Birds, The Bees, and The Monkees’. Keith played Guitar and Harmonica on Sonny & Cher’s “The Beat Goes On”. In 1967 Columbia Records signed and released the album Keith Allison ‘In Action’. Most notable, Keith was a member of Paul Revere & The Raiders from 1968 to 1975 on bass, guitar, organ, vocals and writing credits. Keith co-wrote with Mark Lindsay “Freeborn Man”, considered one of the top bluegrass songs of all time, recorded and performed live by scores of artists. In 1971 Keith scored the film “Where Does It Hurt?” starring Peter Sellers, as well as wrote and sung the title song. In 1974 and 1975 Keith toured with Johnny Rivers on bass and guitar. In 1976, recorded “Sail Away” with Harry Nilsson and played on Nilsson album produced by Steve Cropper. From 1975 to 1977 Keith was on guitar and band leader for ‘Dolenz, Jones, Boyce & Hart’ and on Capitol Records album and live album “Live In Tokyo” while touring with them in Asia in 1976. In 1977 Keith played Guitar on Ringo Starr’s “Bad Boy” followed by 1978 as musical director for Ringo Starr’s TV special “Ringo”. In 1980, Keith wrote and recorded four songs for the film “The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia” starring friend Dennis Quaid. In the 90’s Keith went on to act in several popular television shows such as “Blossom”, “7th Heaven”, and “The Wonder Years”. In 2003 Keith played Captain James J. White in the film “Gods and Generals” starring another friend Robert Duvall. In 2007, Keith was inducted as a member of Paul Revere & The Raiders into the Oregon Music Hall of Fame. In 2015, Keith was inducted as an Ambassador of the Buddy Holly Foundation along with Don Everly, and was presented with a replica Buddy Holiday J45 guitar presented by Jerry Allison. In 2016, at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa, Keith played guitar and sang with The Crickets for their final performance. Since 2000, Keith has been a permanent guest member of the Waddy Wachtel Band. Keith is survived by his wife Tina Stern of 40 years, Son Ryeland Allison, Daughters Allison Gonzalez (Husband Rob) and Brenda Meck (Husband Rich), Sister Cherri Hicks (Husband Don), Judith Allison & Don Reo, eight grandchildren Zephyr, Skyler, Gavin, Adrian, Madeline, Isabella, Makyla, Mercedes, and six great grandchildren. A Celebration of Keith’s Life will be announced at a future date. Please direct any media inquiries to: Alex Hart alexhartmanagement@yahoo.com"

He looks like a fun gi.

And there's also Jerry Lee Lewis. Last living member of the Million Dollar Quartet and the Class of 55' album for 18 years, last living one of the inaugural Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees and arguably the last living Rock and Roll legend. Still living at 86 despite his history of drug and alcohol use and his 2019 stroke. And Simeon II, last "leader" of a country during WWII and before 1950. Also the last person to have held the title Tsar.

https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/nation/2021/11/19/friend-of-liberation-war-lucy-holt-hospitalized Not really famous but "Friend of Liberation", UK-born Bangladeshi social worker Sister Lucy Holt, 91, has been hospitalised with a stroke (plus a ton of other health issues including hypertension)

Some did try to push against the door but found it had surly bouncers. Sophie Sabbage was a quasi-aristo with multiple books out over the last decade or so promoting her quackery route to beating cancer. She passed the threshold. Others didn't. Cancer bloggers wouldn't and weren't allowed in unless they had another claim to fame. There may have been a fast one pulled at some point in 5, 000 different picks, but the Cmme were pretty solid on what constituted FFBI ban and what didn't.

Justly so as I have fond memories beating it up in Super Smash Bros

Ah right, I do need to know for Poker Tournament purposes. Must have passed me by, I recall such obits being disqualified in the past.

Heart-in-mouth moment as I saw William Russell trending on Tw*tter; 97 today.

Maybe I am dense, but...was it? Last Word is part of the QOs since 2021, see the first post in the DDP 2021 thread. msc also pointed everyone to the Last Word web page which is a QO:

22. Burt Reynolds (Actor)  @DieHardGiantsFan I'll think you will find died in 2018

QO via Last Word: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0011lpt Here's hoping for a repeat next week for Belinda Sykes.

From Wikipedia's Rastakhiz Party politicians category, not so notable but most held positions in the govt: Mahnaz Afkhami (1940-) Minister without portfolio for women's affairs 1975-1978. Sounds slightly frail in an interview from a year ago but still sharp. Manouchehr Ganji (1931-) Minister for Education 1971-1979. There's been atleast seven attempts on his life. Can't find anything about him from the last two years with a quick search. Reza Ghotbi (1940-) Head of the National Iranian Radio and Television in the 70s. https://www.thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/politics/news/khaleda-has-kidney-liver-diseases-2232531 Khaleda Zia now also suffering from chronic kidney disease (CKD) and decompensated cirrhosis according to The Daily Star.

Sir Ted Horlick died on 12th November, aged 96, according to a now reverted edit to his Wiki page. Can't find a death notice anywhere though.

The second player to die from the 1960 FA Cup final in a week after Ron Flowers.

Striking how little coverage Eden and Wilson before her have had.In the States a first lady dying is newsflash territory.I know the role is different and we have a constitutional monarchy but striking difference in level of coverage .

American Actress from the golden age of Hollywood Terry Moore is still alive and turns 93 in the very beginning of January.

+1 point avec Marthe Mercadier. :'( Le mois de septembre respecte la tradition d'être le plus morbide de l'année pour mes French deathlist : 2018 (1/9) : Jean Piat 2019 (3/5) : Charles Etchegaray, Charles Gérard, Jacques Chirac 2020 (5/17) : Christian Poncelet, Roger Carel, Michael Lonsdale, Pierre Troisgros, Juliette Gréco 2021 (3/6) : Jean-Denis Bredin, Jean-Paul Belmondo, Marthe Mercadier

....because he is a cunt,

I remember where I was when I heard Margaret had died - reading the breaking news bit at the bottom of the screen during a really bad episode of WWE Smackdown. Can't mind when I heard about the Queen Mum. Alas, I know exactly how I'll find out about Philip. Logging on here one day in the future and seeing the "Dead" tag!