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Speaking of Bernard Hepton many happy returns to him 92 today! A good name to put in the mix for consideration next year too.

I voted for Bob Dole.

Many Happy Returns to Dame Angela 92 today!

Speaking of Barry Mcguire 82 today

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4963414/Joni-Mitchell-reveals-battle-Morgellons-syndrome.html More on Joni's health here.

Happy Birthday Bobby Charlton 80 today

I'm currently on 6.

on this day 28 years ago in 1989 Hollywood legend and iconic actress Bette Davis died 81 in Paris after collecting an award .

I fully agree . Oh and Happy Birthday Eileen 87 today!!

Not at all sure of its accuracy but the National Enquirer is reporting on Barbara Walters sad last days!

Confirmed as sadly dead by CBS

One for the committees radar I feel.

Out and about recently

Many Happy Returns 90 years old today!

This confused me at first as I didn't realise there were two Johnny Mathis? A famous singer called Johnny Mathis has just turned 82 today and is definitely not dead!

86 today!

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4933914/Last-photos-Hugh-Hefner-Playboy-mogul-frail.html Daily Mail article on Hugh Hefners last months, saying he was a billionaire when he died which I'm not sure is true and how his widow was' left out' of a family meal in tribute to him last night.

Hence why I'm really surprised at how few people have chosen him in the 15th thread poll.

http://www.politico.com/story/2012/08/hefner-gay-rights-under-assault-079930 Definitely an ally and friend to the gay community whatever people's opinions on Playboy itself.

I'm going to be bold and say I think we will reach 17 this year but then struggle to reach as high a figure again for quite a few years.

Given his age and the fact he's in hospital I'm surprised I'm the only one who has voted for Bob Dole.

Bob Dole

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugh_Hefner Here is his Wikipedia page. I hadn't appreciated that he was so active in defending the first ammendment on freedom of speech as well as being very pro gay rights and gay marriage. Whether or not one was a fan of Playboy its hard to deny it's culturally significant role and influence in American society especially in the second half of the 20th Century. Definitely helped in part making society less puritanical with regards to sex which can only be a good thing in my humble opinion. R.I.P Hugh the original Mr Playboy.