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Carmen Sevilla (1930-2023) Whoooooooooo? (Joanne Woodward on Carmen's death) Age at death: 92 Known health issues: Alzheimer's since 2010, in serious conditions with infection in 2018, death hoax in 2020, hospitalised in critical condition in 2023. Cause of death: I forgot it. Alignment: Easily Classic actress from Hollywood and Mexico golden age. Ay ay ay!

James Madison died on this day 187 years ago, aged 85. - One of Madison's second cousins was another US president- that being Zachary Taylor (served 1849-1850). - Madison is both the shortest and lightest president- he was 5'4" (1.6m) and weighed just 100 pounds (45 kg), meaning his BMI was 17.2 (very underweight). He was also known for his weak and shrill voice, so much that those who transcribed his debates often left [...]'s in the transcripts. - One of his classmates at Princeton was future Vice President Aaron Burr. - Madison served in the Second Continental Congress, and would be instrumental in the ratification of the Constitution in 1787 (so much that he is called the "Father of the Constitution"). In 1790, Madison also drafted its first ten amendments, better known as the Bill of Rights. - Madison was a member of the inaugural Congress, elected to Virginia's 5th and 15th congressional districts. He served 4 terms in the House of Representatives. - Afterwards, he was Thomas Jefferson's Secretary of State. During this time, he won the case of Marbury v. Madison, which ruled that courts can strike down laws that they deem to violate the Constitution. - Madison won the 1808 election against Charles C. Pinckney with 122 electoral votes (to Pinckney's 47). - Madison's presidency is largely defined by the War of 1812- in 1814, British troops burned the White House after Madison fled the city. Madison and his wife Dolley would take residence at the Octagon House while the White House was being rebuilt. - Madison was reportedly bedridden in 1831 and 1832 (must've been a number 1 pick for deadpoolers back then). When on his deathbed, his doctors offered him medication to try to extend his life to July 4 (so he could die on the same day as presidents Adams, Jefferson, and Monroe). Madison refused. - Despite his abolitionist views, Madison inherited over 100 slaves from his father after he died in 1801. This number dwindled to 36 at the time of Madison's death, and his wife Dolley had to sell them to pay off their family's debts. One slave, Paul Jennings, later wrote that he had been taught how to read and write, that Madison ordered his overseers never to harm them, and that they got Sundays off.

Well, he's lost a leg...

Robert Black, a virtuoso bassist who collaborated with prominent composers including Philip Glass and John Cage and was a founding member of the influential Bang on a Can All-Stars ensemble, died on Thursday at his home in Hartford, Conn. He was 67. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/27/arts/music/robert-black-dead.html

Mel Brooks is 97. May the Schwartz be with him on his special day.

Obviously the rumors that he got abducted by a UFO. What else could they possibly be talking about?

Wang Yuqing dead at 101.

Daniel N Paul has died. Another hit for alt obits guy. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/mi-kmaw-elder-daniel-paul-has-died-after-cancer-battle-1.6890874

He reminds me of David Bowie in his final days in these pictures: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-12238301/Jonnie-Irwin-looks-good-spirits-attends-TRIC-Awards.html

You’re not gonna knock any sense into yourself doing that.

Daniel N. Paul is a unique hit for me.

ESPN,TMZ (surprising accuracy), Sports Illustrated And Bleacher Report

I've heard the rumors about Elton John as well.

Sawa (Hrycyuniak) hospitalised.

Had a difficult time deciding where to put this: Jack Hanna, zookeeper and television celebrity, has Alzheimer’s. He was always fun on Letterman and seems like a decent guy. He’s 76 and will definitely obit. From the article it sounds very advanced. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/06/21/alzheimers-jack-hanna-columbus-zoo-david-letterman-animal-guy/70342408007/

Here. Also an Inter Miami fan because of my connections to said city so hearing the Messi news is like an icing on the cake.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5516183/Ant-McPartlin-arrested-drink-driving.html Ant McPartlin arrested for drink driving and injuring a young girl! Time for a thread for this guy - clearly still involved with drink, drugs, bitterness etc and not yet on the upward spiral despite being back on the live shows........

Milt Larsen, also a magician and "creator" of Magic Castle has died at 92 as mentioned elsewhere. Henry Lewis MBE from last page died in September at 102. Seems like he got no obituaries anywhere, but was also not picked anywhere here.

Stage obit for magician Larry Parker aged 92: https://www.thestage.co.uk/obituaries--archive/obituaries/larry-parker Also wrote kids' stories and read some of them on Jackanory back in the day. The name might not be familiar but he was around for ages on the tellybox while I was growing up. Good Old Days here is an example:

See that’s how great that album is, for me that’s middle of the road. Serial Thrilla dude they’re all great.

One of the best songs I've ever heard- love the melody and singer. Lyrics are about a romance on a winter day

Any person who has sat in both houses of parliament and served at cabinet rank under 2 prime ministers and is associated with the Olympic bid is worthy of inclusion on fame levels.Her death was the top news story on the two main channels.

A Roo dong would be a blessed relief compared to what's in store for him if he doesn't ask for Gazza's help to get him off the booze;he has his fishing rod waiting at the ready

Anyone seen Clark Carlisle? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-41280150

What's old William G Stewart up to these days?