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King Edward VII died on this day 112 years ago, aged 68. Edward's birth name was Albert, and his mother, Queen Victoria, insisted that he reign as "Albert Edward" (which would have made him the first English monarch to use a double name). Edward objected to this, as he did not want to devalue his father's name (which was also Albert). On June 24, 1902, two days before his coronation, Edward was diagnosed with appendicitis, and underwent surgery. He was crowned on August 9th. Edward's 9-year reign was primarily focused on boosting foreign relations. A visit to French president Emile Loubet in 1903 secured the Entente Cordiale (negotiated 1904), ensuring the end of centuries of British-French conflict, and made the borders of the two nations' African colonies clear. The United Kingdom faced a constitutional crisis in 1910 when the "People's Budget" bill (a bill similar to the United States' 16th Amendment at the same time) was repeatedly vetoed by the House of Lords- this eventually led to the House of Lords no longer being able to veto monetary-based bills, and set terms from 7 years to 5. Edward suffered several heart attacks on May 6, 1910, and died at 11:45 PM that night. As of the time of writing this, only two or three known subjects of Edward are living (Koko Hume Lepota of South Africa (in limbo), and Ethel Caterham and Rose Eaton of the United Kingdom).

Alfred Baldwin, a former FBI agent and lookout for the Watergate burglars who became a key government witness in the Richard Nixon scandal, has died. He was 83. https://www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2022/05/05/watergate-lookout-alfred-baldwin-dead/

Various reports on the Musktweets that James Anderton has died yesterday. No rejoicing here - until it is confirmed of course. Then there will be bunting, whisky drinking and joy unconfined. DDP Pick still I believe @gcreptile.

American non fiction author who wrote over one hundred books on a variety pf subjects, mainly for young audiences Daniel Cohen died on this day 4 years ago, aged 82. German born american actress and singer Marlene Dietrich died on this day 30 years ago, aged 90.

Joe Albright, a legendary New Jersey journalist believed to be the longest-serving State House correspondent in the country, has died. He was 93. (He is, however, not the journalist Joe Albright who was formerly married to U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright.) https://www.njspotlightnews.org/video/legendary-nj-reporter-joe-albright-dies-at-93/

Welsh International Phil Bennett "is unwell": https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/phil-bennett-statement-issued-scarlets-23880112

Somewhat notable that he actually died two years ago but it wasn't discovered until recently.

Reminds me of a Miley Cyrus video from a different era, perhaps the inspiration.

Willie Mays is 91.

April Nocifora, a producer/supervising producer on Star Trek: Discovery and a supervising producer on season one of Star Trek: Picard, died in December 2021. Her death was acknowledged at the end of the series debut of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds on May 5th. Her death was apparently also acknowledged following the most recent season finale of Star Trek: Discovery, though she was only referred to there by her given name. Her death seems to not have been made public before then, as she was not included in the 'Star Trek in memoriam' put out by the Daily Star Trek News publication and included in a link to an earlier entry in this thread. https://technotrenz.com/entertainment/strange-new-worlds-explains-the-april-nocifora-dedication-1875780.html

American crime novelist Jeffrey Deaver turns 72 today. New Zealand born actor Alan Dale, most famous for being an original cast member of australian soap Neighbours in the role of Jim Robinson celebrates his 75th birthday today.

His form with Villa got him to Mexico 86, but his head was turned & as soon as he got back he was trying to engineer a move as he didn't want to endure another relegation battle. As our numbers we short & squad relatively young, Turner had to pick him. Generally showed disinterest & limited effort culminating in a game where he under-hit a back pass resulting in a goal, with no remorse at all. He eventually got his move to Spurs, promptly turned into the midfield engine we thought we bought, scored twice against us & we went down by Easter. Not bitter.

Well done to me, the old lady, old crem and JiroemonKimura. Sorry youth in Asia, your vote doesn't count as it was only made 4 hours ago. Better luck next pandemic.

You need to show patience.

Thank you @Death Impends for updating the theme team league. This is clearly my only chance of a decent showing and I am currently joint fourth on the theme team league 10 points off the top. Last year my TT had zero hits and therefore I think I am clearing up some stragglers from last year but I have loads of uniques and quite a few low hanging fruit Joan D. Vinge has had numerous health issues including a massive stroke several years ago, Peter Ackroyd was told to stop drinking or die, Lady Antonia Fraser has been a widow for forever and Ray Lawler and Arnold Yarrow and now Centarians

English born military serviceman from Pershore, Worcestershire, who at the time of his death was the oldest combat veteran of the First World War from England, having served with the Royal Navy from 1915 until 1926 Claude Choules died on this day 11 years ago, aged 110.

Do you know when the theme team league might get updated? No pressure but I was hoping it happens before I fall out of the top 10.

I know a lot of people get exercised by fame criteria about who should be included next year and argue endlessly about British Soap Stars, Radio Presenters and US Game Show hosts and my own bone of contention Wrestlers but the range of other games that are played here is where you have the opportunity to promote the less well known picks When I play the Deathlist cup I will look up any of my opponents picks who I do not know and if I feel they have some significance I may add them to my long list In the Inverse Deathlist if there is a name who makes it to the Drop Fifty who I am not aware of then it is probably a good bet that they are one to avoid as they are probably seriously on the way out Before he came to prominence here I had no idea who Bob Barker was but now I accept him totally as a legitimate target and will also play him. Also as we have no direct influence with the committee I think they would probably react better to seeing names circulating in competition rather than statements to the effect that if they do not inlcude xxxx in 2023 they are a clueless bunch of morons Advent Avalanche always comes at a good time for the committee as well

The BBC and Reading Charities have published a list of 70 titles for the Queen's Jubilee Read The list will contain 10 books for each decade of the Queen's reign from authors across the Commonwealth (I have only read one book on the list) Up to 1982 there are 10 surviving writers George Lamming (b.1927) J M G Le Clezio (b. 1940) Ngugi wa Thiang'o (b.1938) Ayi Kwei Armah (b.1939) Bepsi Sidhwa (b.1938) Alice Munro (b.1931) Athol Fugard (b.1932) Anita Desai (b.1937) Salman Rushdie (b.1947) Thomas Keneally (b.1935) Some of these are already on the radar but others are not

Yes, been there, got the T shirt literally. These two, as per picture with 'wombling free' in green underneath. If I ever go to a DL-con I'll model it.

Queen of England and Ireland from 1758 until her death in 1603 Elizabeth I of England died on this day 419 years ago, aged 69. Dutch professional football player and manager Johan Cruyff died on this day 6 years ago, aged 68. American actress who appeared in over 170 film, stage and television productions Jessica Walter died on this day a year ago, aged 80. Queen of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and Empress of India, from May 1910 until 29 January 1936 as the wife of King-Emperor George V Mary of Teck died on this day 69 years ago, aged 85.

United States Army corporal who served as combat medic with an infantry company in World War II Desmond Doss died on this day 16 years ago, aged 87. Singaporean statesman and lawyer who served as the Prime Minister of Singapore between 1959 and 1990 Lee Kuan Yew died on this day 7 years ago, aged 91. American actor, comedian and musician George Segal died on this day a year ago, aged 87.

American professional basketball player, coach, and executive Elgin Baylor died on this day a year ago, aged 86. Canadian Politician and businessman who served as the 64th mayor of Toronto from 2010 to 2014 Rob Ford died on this day 6 years ago, aged 46. American theater and film producer, best known for his 1956 production of Around the World in 80 Days, which won an Academy Award for Best Picture Mike Todd died on this day 64 years ago, aged 48. American animator, voice actor, cartoonist, and musician, who co-founded the animation studio and production company Hanna-Barbera William Hanna died on this day 21 years ago, aged 90. Finnish poet, author, and translator Uuno Kailas died on this day 89 years ago, aged 31.

David Hamilton battling rare cancer https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-10778173/amp/Veteran-BBC-Radio-1-DJ-Diddy-David-Hamilton-cancer.html

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