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On May 2nd 2010 British actress Lynn Redgrave of the famous Redgrave acting Dynasty died aged 67 from breast cancer. Sister of Corin and Vanessa Redgrave and daughter of Michael Redgrave and Rachel Kempson. Lynn had an illustrious career on stage and screen full of acting nominations and awards. Oscar nominated in 1999 for God's and monsters other notable films include Girl with the green eyes, The Happy Hooker and Georgy Girl. Also a TV film version of Whatever happened to baby Jane?

On this day May 2nd in 2015 legendary standard bearer of crime fiction Ruth Rendell died in London aged 85 after a stroke. A prolific best selling author of murder mystery novels and psychological thrillers her name is synomous with the genre. She also wrote under the pseudonym Barbara Vine.

Go for it before I beat you to it! He's an absolute legend worthy of his own thread. I'm working on a list that's sort of work in progress but my list is 85% female! Doing it gradually so as not to be accused of flooding the forum! But sure I think you should start a Michael Caine thread!

Thank you for the detail. I do recall a few months ago when President Obama was handing out his last batch of Presidential freedom medals that Recipient Robert Redford looked a lot more "worse for wear" or less vital healthwise than fellow recipient Cicely Tyson who's a good ten years older than him aged 91/92.

Do people still speculate that it's Michael Douglas or has it been "cleared up" or resolved now?

True! I remember Zsa Zsa Gabors daughter using the publication as a means to let the world see that her mother's health and condition wasn't as her publicity loving husband portrayed. I understand her frustration but the pictures I felt uneasy with as whilst not malicious they felt a bit like a violation. But in other ways I understood her reasons. Anyway slightly off topic!

Yes it can be very hard to know what to make of some blinds in celebrity gossip -I think their much more reliable when hinting who is in the closet and bearding!

Very possibly! I know a few news sources in the US have speculated on his health alas one being the very tabloidie Radar Online! But sometimes I think they do get it right!

Indeed! I'm sure there was a blind item from a gossip website on here in the past year or even just months ago about an unnamed actor who had terminal cancer and there was speculation that it was Robert Redford?

He still seems to be going strong at the moment. Has a new reality TV show out in the States that's going to be shown on ITV I believe.

Time flies! Engelbert Humperdinck turns 81 tomorrow! Many Happy Returns to the legend!

Val Kilmer confirms cancer rumours

On the 1st May 1994 Brazilian racing driver Ayrton Senna died in a racing accident during the San Marino Grand Prix aged just 34. Born on the 21st March 1960 Senna had won the Formula One World Championships three times for McLaren and is considered one of the best ever racing driver's in the sport by many.

On this day in 2011 Legendary British Heavyweight boxer Henry Cooper died aged 76 just over a year after the death of his twin brother George Cooper.

Oh heck I'm unlucky number 13 in the list! However given how newish to all this I am I am relatively "pleased" if that's the right word with my modest two correct guesses. And of course I could improve throughout the competition never say never!

Loved John Savident in Corrie as Fred as long as the producer's didn't overuse him. On the occasions when they did overuse him the character could really grate. But when they got the balance right he was an absolutely fabulous character.

Cheers @RadGuy My list is all OK and correct thank you no mistakes! Let's see how I perform in the next year in my first Windycity! Will I surprise everyone and storm to number one, absolutely flop in a big crash and burn or something in the middle? Hope I give some of you a run for your money but I ain't going to hold my breath just incase!

Hunky American actor and bodybuilder Steve Reeves died on this day (1st of May) in 2000. Born in Glasgow Montana on January 21St 1926 Reeves was best known for his portrayal of strong muscular characters like Hercules and Goliath (Goliath and the barbarians) He was offered the role of James Bond in Dr No in 1962 but turned it down because he felt didn't pay enough. By 1960 Steve Reeves was ranked as the number 1 box office draw in 25 countries. He died of a blood clot after surgery aged 74.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danielle_Darrieux One of French Cinemas legendary leading ladies Danielle Darrieux turns 100 tomorrow

I'm getting that kind of feeling or intuition too. I think thinks are about to get eventful. Can't explain it and if my recent prediction ability on here is any guide to go by then it may not mean anything at all!! But I've just got a feeling the lull will be over soon.....

Nothing dramatic as such but here's a little more recent info on Princess Christina of Sweden's health on a Scandinavian royal twitter account.

I'm not sure but I have noticed a fair few people mention her. I think quite a few will have her on their list even if the committee doesn't.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bea_Wain American singer Bea Wain turns 100 tomorrow and is definitely worth considering for a 2018 pick by both the committee and individual poster's.

https://www.jambase.com/article/happy-birthday-willie-nelson-outlaw-country-live-spotify-playlist Willie Nelson turns 84 today but the whisperings about poor health are still around a lot despite his publicist's best efforts.

An excellent choice for both a thread and a deathlist candidate. Is the lady of whom there's a power struggle over her will and power of attorney?