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American actor Paul Herman (Wiki) dead on his 76th birthday He was best known for playing supporting roles in numerous films as well as Randy in Silver Linings Playbook, Jack Greene in Crazy Heart, Whispers in The Irishman, Alfonso in American Hustle and Toughguy in Tough Guy (1995)

Australian entertainer, radio and television personality, comic writer, television producer, puppeteer and comic strip writer, most recognised for his role as the man behind Ossie Ostrich on Hey Hey It's Saturday, Cartoon Corner and The Daryl and Ossie Show, Ernie Carroll (Wiki) dead at 92

Is that all you can find to say about him?

Instantly recognisable actor IMO. Addams family huge, but in my lifetime Eerie Indiana was a popular kids show. And he played the Riddler a few times too. And he's in @drol favourite film ever, Silence of the Hams.

Predictably...

Alan Jeapes, who designed among other things the Eastenders logo, the 80s BBC 2 ident and the old BBC news clock, died in 2010 according to both IMDB and this guy's family history page. You would have thought someone who has a back catalog that gets him a permanent display at a British university would have qualified for a QO somewhere, but I can't see one.

Was about to say she hasn't had a QO yet, but no, yahoo is there now: https://uk.news.yahoo.com/anne-parsons-led-detroit-symphony-225231457.html

American singer songwriter and musician Bill Withers died on this day 2 years ago, aged 81. American actor Bobby Driscoll died on this day 54 years ago, aged 31.

Double Abba was my teenage sexual dream. The girls, that is.

You failed to mention her star turn cosplaying Bonnie Langford

Coronation Street legend Julie Goodyear turned 80 yesterday!

Singing superstar Celine Dion turns 54 today

No relation

Italian politician, partisan and daughter of Former Prime Minister of Italy Alcide De Gasperi, Maria Romana De Gasperi (Wiki) dead at 99 PS: Her sister Paola is 89 today and their mother Francesca lived to be 104

I would hope Gris Gris ruined your solo hit. Well done gcreptile

Hiya, ladyfiona! Thank you for remembering me. Arm situation sucks, but technology FTW!

Marvin J. Chomsky, multi-Emmy winning director, has died aged 92. Also an extensive catalogue of non-emmy winners including Gunsmoke, Star Trek, Hawaii 5-0 &C.

It's nearly April 1st ! When my Alexis avatar will no longer be mandatory per our agreement! I am drawing up a long list of pictures of delicious snackable in various states of dress or undress as my Alexis avatar replacement! If you have any photos to suggest to add to my list please feel free! I think many of the gay male posters on here may enjoy my new avatar bingo switch around!!

Was bantering online about cover versions yesterday which led me to share this estimable onslaught on a sixties classic. You know Haim are on form when Este's gurning takes hold.

On this day in 1992 actor Paul Henreid died aged 84. He starred in a number of classic Hollywood movies including Casablanca and Now, Voyager.

American athlete and Olympic gold medalist Jim Thorpe died on this day 69 years ago, aged 65. English writer considered one of the most important modernist 20th century authors and a pioneer in the use of stream of consciousness as a narrative device Virginia Woolf died on this day 81 years ago, aged 59. British actor, filmmaker and writer Peter Ustinov died on this day 18 years ago, aged 82. English actor of film, television, and stage Richard Griffiths died on this day 9 years ago, aged 65.

Shame, there's few journos around these days willing to do this sort of stuff.

Points to The Old Crem as Leona Lewis has announced she is pregnant.

I will reign with an iron fist, says Camilla THE Duchess of Cornwall has vowed to rule the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth with an iron fist when she becomes Queen, it has emerged. Camilla, who is was confirmed yesterday will be Queen Camilla, will introduce tyrannical measures including curfews, the end of free press and the abolition of parliament to come into force immediately she ascends to the throne, She said: “Charles in charge? Please. I have played the long game, but my reign of terror will be brutal. “I shall take the monarchy back to the blissful time when it could launch an armada on a whim. All men will be conscripted to battle for the crown and win back our Empire. “Every home must salute a framed painting of me each morning. Anyone found with photos, souvenir supplements or mugs of his first wife will be shot. All those who bought Goodbye England’s Rose will be transported to the British Antarctic Territory. “Public beheadings will make a comeback. I will be given countries for my birthday. I will rename the potato the Camilla nightshade. “Children will whimper in their beds. Men will walk eyes downcast through silent streets. Women will slave under the yoke of my hairstyle. Birds will not fly. My black heart will replace the sun. All shall love me and despair.” Subject Wayne Hayes of Tiverton said: “Now that’s traditional British values.” https://www.thedailymash.co.uk/news/celebrity/i-will-reign-with-an-iron-fist-says-camilla-20220207217166 I could actually go along with some of that.

Telegraph obit for Iris Dawnay, 98, who was the chief lady-in-waiting to Princess Margaret. Before her time in the role, she was an MI6 secretary, known as Iris Peake. She very nearly married British-Soviet traitor George Blake (1922–2020), who was often discussed on here.