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British actress June Spencer, an absolute stalwart of BBC Radio rural soap/serial drama,having played matriarch Peggy Archer latterly Peggy Woolley for the vast majority of the shows run since 1951- celebrates turning the grand old age of 103 today. I just can't imagine the series without her even if it is just in the background!

US Vice President Adlai Stevenson I died on this day 108 years ago, aged 78. In the 1850s, Stevenson began his career as a lawyer- during this time, he met both Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas, and he rallied for the latter against the former in their 1858 Senate election (Douglas won). He was first elected to the House of Representatives in 1874, but lost re-election in 1876 by a narrow margin. He regained his seat in Congress in 1878. Again, he lost by a narrow margin two years later, and failed to regain his seat in the 1882 election. However, his political career was far from over. In 1885, Stevenson was appointed as the First Assistant Postmaster General by Grover Cleveland, serving during his first term in office. In 1892, when Cleveland ran for a nonconsecutive term as president, Stevenson was nominated as his Vice President, and their ticket beat the Harrison-Reid ticket by 132 electoral votes. His vice presidency was relatively mundane, though his is recorded as having enjoyed presiding over the Senate, and was praised for his well manners and nonpartisanship. Stevenson's term ended in 1897, as Cleveland declined to seek a third term as president. Stevenson was floated as a candidate for president in 1896 in 1900, but was largely overlooked as he was in his 60s at this time (considering the life expectancy floated around 50 at the time). Stevenson's final political endeavor was a failed run for Illinois governor in 1908. Stevenson was the patriarch of a political dynasty. His son, Lewis, was the Illinois Secretary of State from 1914 to 1917. Lewis' son Adlai II was the Democratic nominee for president in 1952 and 1956. His great-grandson (and Adlai II's son), the late Adlai III, was a senator from 1970 to 1981.

Boy George is 61.

The article says that his own mum and grandmother appeared as extras in one of his pornos. Well that's... different

The editor from Wikipedia has confirmed that he indeed got it from kicker.de Another source that we can probably say he died in 2011 is from this FB page https://m.facebook.com/istorijaexyufudbala/photos/a.1379658038888742/1379946928859853/?type=3 I've checked the page and he used to run a website about the old Yugoslavia league. I think he might be credible if he really does a great research of Yugoslavian football

Well well well according to one Jonathon Feit on Facebook, Dr Greg Mears has been 'out of hospice' since March 21. Bad news for DDT. Jonathon Feit March 21 "From the #ManOfFaith department, I'm thrilled to tell the #MobileMedical world that our friend Greg Mears has come out of hospice!"

Controversial excommunicated former Zambian catholic archbishop (they don't usually practice exorcism, faith healing or marry) Emmanuel Milingo is 92 today! He was dying in February 2021 but still hasn't gotten to the actual death part.

The first UK non-white police officer to be promoted to Inspector, Ron Hope, being reported dead: He was later promoted to Chief Superintendent. Met copper.

British actor, producer and presenter Malcolm McDowell , most famous for his role in controversial film A Clockwork Orange, celebrates his 79th birthday today.

Yeah, I had a swatch and edited my post. Astonishing, he was picked hither and thither last year in pools.

Doesn't seem like it, I checked under both B and H. Not only did we not have many notable deaths lately, we've also failed at picking them.

Philip Baker Hall being pronounced dead by the Twitterati: Literally in everything you've seen on the tellybox at some point. IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001311/ I'm going to say without looking he's a DDP Pick. Edit: Apparently he isn't and has never been a DDP Pick. Well, there ya go.

Peter Howe, mainly stage actor who originated the roles of Iago in Aladdin and Michael Wormwood in Matilda, both in the West End, reportedly dead: https://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/peter-howe-musical-actor-died_56706.html Seems to be this guy on IMDB. Of interest to us sci-fi folk as he was in Doctor Who: Other Lives audio story featuring the Eighth Doctor, playing the part of Maxi alongside McGann and the late Ron Moody of all people.

Jim Tate, the bassist in the Irish Eleanor McEvoy Band, reportedly died according to Eleanor herself: Played on A Woman's Heart, hugely successful Irish album of female folkies. Here's the late Gay Byrne introducing them in 1992:

Former WWE wrestler Virgil is 60 today.Recently diagnosed with dementia and cancer and has suffered 2 strokes this year.

Perhaps she thinks she isn't old enough.

John Cannan, suspect but never convicted in the Lamplugh case, receiving end of life palliative care: https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/main-suspect-suzy-lamplugh-murder-27214138

True but I think she's in with a chance, better than evens

Still-living picks from Deathlist Cup finals 2021 Sasha Johnson Shakti Mishra Soulaimane Raissouni MakSim 2020 Derek Draper Ahmed Gohar - assuming this is the Kuwaiti singer/actor, he appears to still be alive but doesn't have the greatest online footprint so idk Asel Kadyrbekova Abdallah Meshref Arthur Neto Abdel Rahim Ali Alex Zanardi 2019 Doug De Roo Gavin Robertson 2018 Tom Crawford - no idea who this was meant to be. The footballer? The mathematician? The theologist? The artist? None of them have easily googleable health issues. Sean Cox Virgil Hunter Alejandro Junco de la Vega Rev Violet Mark - the Lakher Pioneer Mission hasn't mentioned her dying, so I have to assume she's still w/us. 2017 Assuming "Ahraf Rahi" is meant to be "Ashraf Rahi", the Pakistani comedian (who was in ill-health at the time), then everyone from the 2017 final is dead.

08.06.22 Andrey Shumilin, winner of the 1999 European Freestyle Wrestling Championship, has died at the age of 52. Recently, he served as president of the Olympic Council of the Kaliningrad Region. Shumilin performed in the weight category up to 130 kg. In 1999 he became the winner of the European Championship in Minsk. He also has bronze medals at the European Championships in 1990 and 1994. In 1993 and 1998 he became the bronze medalist of the world championships, and in 1999 he won the silver of the world championship. In 1998, Shumilin won a gold medal at the Goodwill Games in New York. https://wrestrus.ru/news/16259 https://sportrbc.ru/news/62a0b9a69a794719acf6967e

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.

Yer taxes are up. Yer petrol is up. Yer passport is in the system. Yer flights have been cancelled. Yer ambulance is in the queue. Yer GP appointment is 4 days away. Yer trains are disrupted. Yer energy bills are up. Yer kids' education is 18 months behind. Yer childcare is up. Yer first time buyers are down. Yer inflation and prices are up. What exactly of the people's priorities is he addressing? HS2? Bring back pounds and ounces?

most famous german hair dresser to the stars, Udo Walz died at 76 years: https://www.bild.de/unterhaltung/leute/leute/star-friseur-udo-walz-ist-tot-74050504.bild.html

Egyptian actress and singer Shwikar who became known for her roles in The Leech and Wife Number 13, dies at 81 years: http://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/5/32/376705/Arts--Culture/Film/Iconic-Egyptian-actress-Shwikar-dies-in-her-s.aspx

Japanese actor Tetsuya Watari, who has starred in films such as Tokyo Drifter in 1966 and Brother in 2001, dies at 78 years. Later in his acting career, he became the president of Ishihara Promotion. https://www.tellerreport.com/life/2020-08-14-actor-tetsuya-watari-dies-at-78-years-old-because-of-pneumonia-.rkoOC2yEGv.html