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Former member of the National Assembly of Pakistan from 2002 to 2007 Aamir Hussain, who also served as the Minister of Religious Affairs, died at 50 years: https://emeatribune.com/member-national-assembly-dr-aamir-liaquat-hussain-passed-away/ He went on to have a career as a television host for the Geo and ARY networks.

Justin Bieber cancels concerts because his "illness is getting worse" https://people.com/music/justin-bieber-postpones-three-shows-this-week-due-to-non-covid-related-illness/

Another UK councillor with terminal cancer and very limited life-span, John Finlay, DUP councillor of Ballymoney: https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/dup-ballymoney-councillor-given-three-months-to-live-with-cancer-diagnosis-41734700.html

British actor Colin Baker, best known for being the sixth incarnation of Dr Who in the hit BBC sci-fi series celebrates his 79th birthday today.

Next dead former representative, John Cooksey, former republican congressman for Louisiana, dead at 80: https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/article_8fff1f52-e76a-11ec-93f4-2bc5f16ef668.html

Akuku Danger hospitalised again: https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/entertainment/news/2001447523/akuku-danger-hospitalised-again There's also some info on the previous hospitalisation when he had pneumonia and was in a coma for 4 days.

Charles Dickens died on this day 152 years ago, aged 58. Dickens is a person who needs no introduction- you've almost certainly read or heard of some of his works: A Christmas Carol, Oliver Twist, A Tale of Two Cities, and Great Expectations come to mind. So, here's how he died: Dickens was an alcoholic, and would often perform public readings of his stories all by himself while in a drunken state. His overconsumption of alcohol led to kidney stones, an altered gait where he would walk in circles when he wanted to go straight, temporary paralysis, and eventually, gout. He suffered a stroke in 1869, and suspended his farewell tour after he collapsed following a reading a few days after, on doctor's orders. His final public appearance was at a Royal Academy banquet, with the future King Edward VII in attendance. Dickens died from a second stroke. In all, Dickens created over 13,000 characters for his novels- the most famous of which is A Christmas Carol's Ebenezer Scrooge, the epitome of a stingy miser character (who then goes through a redemption arc).

On this day in 1981 american actor , singer and game show host Allen Ludden died aged 63. He was most famous for hosting the television gameshow Password on ABC and CBS. He was also the husband of legendary actress and 'Golden Girl' Betty White.

This went under the radar but apparently the musician Dino Esposito who was briefly semi-popular in the late-80s, early 90s suffered a pretty serious heart attack in early 2020. From the looks of it he was in bad, bad shape. It's not known his current condition though. https://www.facebook.com/ILOVENYFREESTYLE/photos/freestyle-emergency-we-need-prayers-for-freestyle-singer-dino-who-gave-us-the-hi/10157932040187812/

Ah thank goodness. When I saw the last post was in the Shirley Bassey thread by Thatcher, my heart sank momentarily!

About a month ago, an investigation was published based on available information. The staff of accompanying doctors has increased. An endocrinologist is always present among them. In the coming weekend I can prepare a brief retelling.

On this day in 1042 Harthacnut otherwise known as Canute lll King of Denmark and King of England died aged 23/24 under circumstances that lead to some suspicion of poisoning by his younger half brother and his successor Edward the confessor. Harthacnut was the King of Denmark from 1035-1042 and King of England from 1040-1042. He was actually the result of a second marriage but his father King Cnut insisted probably at the insistence of his ambitious wife Emma that their children take precedence over any previous children. Son of King Cnut the great who ruled Denmark, Norway and England, Harthacnut struggled to fully hold onto his fathers kingdom and possessions upon his death. He lost Norway to King Magnus l but held onto Denmark and England. Because of the difficult circumstances and battles in Denmark he wasn’t able initially to leave Denmark and visit England so his half brother Harold Harefoot was appointed to rule as regent on his behalf. Unfortunately for Harthacnut his half brother came to be seen as the actual rightful monarch because he had acted as regent for several years without an appearance from the actual monarch. As some notable person said "forsaken because he was too long in Denmark " Harthacnut was determined to right this situation and travel to England and exert his authority and claim to rule. Adding further fuel to the fire Harold who was Harthacnut half brother through his father had murdered one of Harthacnuts other ambitious half brothers through his mother's side! His mother Emma was baying for blood and planted to join her son Harthacnut in a bloody invasion of England to exact revenge and have her sons murderer killed in revenge. However word reached them that Harold was dying and a full blown expensive invasion was not necessary as upon his older half brothers death he would be invited to take the throne. Upon his arrival to claim the throne his mother insisted they should still take revenge on his dead half brother for the murder and insisted his body was dug up and beheaded and thrown in the Thames! Absolutely gruesome although his torso was later retrieved and buried in a churchyard. Harthacnut reign as King was short and in truth he was pretty unpopular after dramatically increasing taxes to pay for military might to secure his kingdom and throne against an invasion from Norway or Denmark. He was also very autocratic when previously England had become used to being ruled by a council system and team of advisors on behalf of the monarch as opposed to dictatorial rule. Such was the resistance to his taxes that he introduced a hurrying punishment system threatening to burn down districts or villages that were resisting paying up. This lead to the murder of some 'tax gatherers ' as they were called. One area that tried to continue as semi independent in its governance Northumbria found its Earl of Northumbria murdered for defying the grudge bearing King who tricked him into thinking he was being offered safe passage but was actually being set up to be ambushed and killed on the Kings orders. Harthacnut died at the toasting of a newly wedded couple at a wedding reception and while this remains unproven it is suspected by some that his younger half brother Edward the confessor had him poisoned not just because he directly benefitted from his sudden collapse and death at the party event but because Edwards father in law the Earl of Wessex died in similar circumstances in the future. On the other hand Harthacnut wa known to be extremely gluttonous and a heavy drinkers and the sudden stroke killing him theory is not without merit. Many of the finer details of this era are debated by historians but the broad details and game of thrones dynastic savagery is well established.

If it makes you feel better, that is my first inclination. Yes, the rumours* are persistent, but is there any real, credible evidence beyond whispers and intelligence reports? *Although, if you're looking for an omen, I mistyped "rumours" as "tumours" just now...

Isaac Berger would have been a hit: https://fitnessvolt.com/weightlifter-isaac-berger-died/

Yes, @TheSpinosaurus, I understand you. Well, I'm sorry, but according to the @gcreptile's rules: Substitution phase: On the 1st of July 2022 GTM. You'll have to wait a little longer.

I was considering adding a picture of a cat as a joke while making the post. Here's a picture of an Arabian Mau, which could've been the breed.

So are corpses.

Well here's an updated list: 1) Cacho Fontana (1932) heart surgery in 2009, hospitalised with COVID in critical condition in 2021, rumoured to be dead, hospitalised again with pneumonia last fall, in ICU with serious pneumonia in 2022. As far as I know, he hasn't been discharged yet despite how he was "improving and going to be discharged soon" two weeks ago... 2) Stefano Tacconi (1957) Ruptured brain aneurysm last month, was in coma but now out of ICU. Discharged. 3) Talukder Abdul Khaleque (1952) Mayor of Khulna, Bangladesh. Diabetes, fever, heart problems As far as I know he still hasn't been discharged. 4) Javed Hashmi (1948) Pakistani politician, serious stroke in 2010, hospitalised multiple times later with heart problems. See above. 5) Valentin Uritescu (1941) Romanian actor who has been suffering from parkinson's for 47 years, hospitalised with high BP and other problems two weeks ago. DEAD! 6) Mike Peters (1959) Lead singer of The Alarm, chronic leukaemia sufferer hospitalised with severe pneumonia around two weeks ago but "on the road to recovery" Discharged 7) "General" Simphiwe Sibisi (?) Failed stomach operation last year, now fighting for his life in hospital, suffering from stomach cancer. 8) Juha Väätäinen (1941) 1971 European Athletics Championships gold medalist. Skin cancer, serious fall in 2014, near-fatal car crash in 2017, heart surgery in 2021. Now hospitalised after suffering a stroke, and apparently also suffers from cancer. 9) Giorgio Napolitano (1925) aortic dissection in 2018, hospitalised in 2021 and now hospitalised for "delicate" abdominal surgery. However he is now out of ICU and improving. Discharged 10) Alpha Condé (1938) Former President of Guinea 11) Sinisa Mihajlovic (1969) Former Bologna boss who suffers from a severe form of leukemia, hospitalised for over a month march-may and now back in hospital. 12) T. Rajendar (1955) Indian Tamil film industry filmmaker , apparently suffered a cardiac arrest this month and now hospitalised with a stomach clot and to undergo surgery abroad. 13) Thomas Markle (1944) Meghan's dad, has suffered a serious stroke, also obese with heart issues and a history of drug/alcohol use. Discharged 14) Zeta Emilianidou (1954) Cyprus labour minister, in induced coma after suffering a serious hemorrhagic stroke ten days ago DEAD!!! 15) Munawwar Rana (1952) Controversial Indian Urdu poet, was critical yesterday with a serious kidney illness, heart attack and problems with other organs yesterday. 16) Balwinder Safri (?) Punjabi/Birmingham Bhangra star now apparently pretty much braindead after a heart surgery. 17) Almazbek Atambayev (1956) Former President of Kyrgyzstan hospitalised with heart problems 18) Bonda Mani (1963) Indian Tamil actor hospitalised with "serious heart disease" 19) G.N. Saibaba (1967) Indian Delhi university professor and human rights activist, 90% disabled, put into jail last year due to connections to maoists and now severely ill after a four-day hunger strike 20) Alberto Fujimori (1938) Almost forgot him! Former Peruvian president/dictator hospitalised once again with heart problems, pulmonary fibrosis and everything else last week

Leonard Fenton a hit for @Bibliogryphon. Congratulations. https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/17496222/leonard-fenton-dead-eastenders-doctor-harold-legg/ next round: 1922 Janis Paige / Ronald Blythe 1923 Pamela Sharples, Baroness Sharples / Bob Barker 1924 Countess Marianne Bernadotte of Wisborg / Leslie Phillips 1925 June Lockhart / Mahathir Mohamad 1926 Irene Papas / Carl Erskine 1927 Pat Carroll / Harry Belafonte 1928 Nancy Olson / Charles Strouse 1929 Joan Plowright / Christos Sartzetakis 1930 Sandra Day O'Connor / Jean-Louis Trintignant 1931 Barbara Barrie / Adolfo Pérez Esquivel

It's all right, @Hell. You're in the right pool... our host is the best. Good luck, @Hell.

Hello @Hell, is good to see you. You're welcome to come with us, if you want to. We're not dangerous!

And he's not the only one... @chilean way has Rachel Robinson and Irene Papas is mine.

Joan Copeland a hit for me: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/arts/joan-copeland-dead-broadway-arthur-miller-sister-1235069679/ next round: 1922 Janis Paige / Ronald Blythe 1923 Pamela Sharples, Baroness Sharples / Bob Barker 1924 Countess Marianne Bernadotte of Wisborg / Leslie Phillips 1925 June Lockhart / Mahathir Mohamad 1926 Irene Papas / Carl Erskine 1927 Pat Carroll / Harry Belafonte 1928 Nancy Olson / Charles Strouse 1929 Joan Plowright / Israel S. Dresner 1930 Sandra Day O'Connor / Jean-Louis Trintignant 1931 Barbara Barrie / Mwai Kibaki

Thought it was time to take a look at who is still around from the Anderson productions (though I've only covered the 50s and 60s admittedly), following the death of Denise Bryer. Not as many as I had thought. Does anyone know what became of Patricia Somerset? She's the only one whose living/dead status I don't have an answer for. Also missing birth years for Len Jones and Keith Alexander. Anyway, short answer is there are 7 left... maybe 8:

Hmmm... I think I know what's causing it. Young healthy people dying is 'natural' just add a label to it 'SADS' https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10895067/Doctors-trying-determine-young-people-suddenly-dying.html?ito=native_share_article-top