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On this day 30 years ago in 1993, Canadian American actress ,singer and dancer, Ruby Keeler died aged 83. She was paired onscreen in a number of early musicals with Dick Powell. Her filmography includes 42nd Street (1933) which was very much an ensemble cast which included Ginger Rogers, Bebe Daniels and George Brent, Flirtation walk, Sweetheart of the campus, Dames (1934) and Golddiggers of 1933. She was famously married to singer ,actor and comedian Al Jolson. She retired from showbusiness in the 1940s but made a much publicised return to Broadway in the early 1970s.

British chef and television presenter Ainsley Harriot celebrates his 66th birthday today.

Eight years ago today in 2015 ,American actor Leonard Nimoy otherwise known as the one and only Dr Spock in Star Trek, died aged 83.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11799149/Brian-Paddick-64-reveals-sudden-death-beautiful-loving-husband-Oslo-home.html Liberal Democrat peer and former Met Police officer Brian Paddick has announced his husband has died suddenly at their home in Oslo.

Current official DeathList entry Hollywood legend Oscar winning american actress Joanne Woodward turns 93 today.

On this day 20 years ago in 2003, Belgian Motor sports racing driver Christian Goethals , who raced in the 1950s, died aged 74.

https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/26/made-in-chelseas-ollie-locke-and-husband-gareth-expecting-twins-18351069/ British reality television star Ollie Locke, star of Made in Chelsea, and his husband Gareth have announced they are expecting twins via surrogacy.

US Senator for Virginia and Hillary Clintons running mate for Vice President in 2016, Tim Kaine, celebrates his 65th birthday today. British singer Sandie Shaw, The UKs first winner of the Eurovision song contest, celebrates turning 76 today.

Bob Silcox, a founding member of the Merseyside AIDS helpline during the initial very dark days of the AIDS crisis in the 1980s, has died aged 92. https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/merseyside-legend-brought-lightness-heavy-26303290

https://people.com/parents/adam-driver-wife-joanne-tucker-expecting-second-baby/ Oscar nominated American actor Adam Driver and his wife are expecting their second child together.

On this day 59 years ago in 1964 , american author Grace Metalious died aged 39 from cirrhosis of the liver after years of problems with alcohol . She authored one of publishings best selling books-Peyton Place.

On this 18 day years ago in 2005, notable British barrister, human rights activist and founder of the famous Human rights group Amnesty International, Peter Benenson, died aged 83.

Ed Balls, former Labour MP who lost his seat in the 2015 General election and former shadow Chancellor of the exchequer, celebrates his 56th birthday today. Oscar nominated, BAFTA winning British actor Tom Courtenay celebrates his 86th birthday today. He has starred in films such as Nicholas Nickleby,The Dresser, Dr Zhivago, A rather English marriage and Billy Liar.

On this day 56 years ago in 1967, Oscar winning German composer Franz Waxman died from cancer aged 60. Waxman was was one of the most accomplished and lauded film composers of Hollywoods golden era. He wrote over 100 film scores for films, many of the films classics ,such as Rear Window To have and have not, Bride of Frankenstein, Suspicion, One of Joan Crawfords best films (in my opinion!)Humoresque as well as winning two Oscars for his film scores. One Oscar for Sunset Boulevard and the second for A place in the sun.

@Lafaucheuse Please add retired Birmingham City footballer Brian Sharples to my subs bench now that Queen Ratna of Nepal has moved from the sub list to replace Bernard Ingham.

https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/21499132/bgt-legend-first-time-dad-husband-daughter/ Former Britain's Got Talent star , dancer Ashley Glazebrook has announced that he and his fiance Liam have become first time fathers via surrogacy. He is a dancer with winning act Twist and Pulse.

American actor Billy Zane, who starred in one of the most successful films of all time,Titanic , celebrates his 57th birthday today. He also starred in other popular and successful movies such as Dead Calm with Nicole Kidman and Memphis Belle. Successful professional american golfer Zach Johnson turns 47 today.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-64763545 Bernard Ingham is my third 'hit' in this pool in less than a fortnight.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-64763545 Bernard Ingham is a' hit' for me in this pool which moves Queen Ratna of Nepal into the list and I will let you know my replacement sub soon!

On this day 6 years ago in 2017, British athlete and olympian Derek Ibbotson died of dementia aged 84. He won a bronze Olympic medal in the mens 5000m at the Melbourne Olympics in 1956 and set a new record for running a mile in 1957.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CpAKyJstM9F/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY= Joan Collins had a close shave in London after nearly being knocked over by a masked cyclist.

The first time I believe I would have made it through to the second round of this game if this still holds ! Of course maybe one of my picks ,for example Joanne Woodward or Stanley Baxter, could die in the next few days thus voiding me winning via a coin flip...

American film director Paul Morrisey, best known for his association and collaboration with Andy Warhol, celebrates his 85th birthday today. He is also a unique pick for me in the DDP. British actress Emily Blunt , who has won a Golden Globe award, celebrates her 40th birthday today.

On this day 47 years ago in 1976, American singer and original member of The Supremes Florence Ballard died aged just 32. Hee death was caused by thrombosis. She exited The Supremes aged 24 in 1967 after a long period of being dissatisfied with the bands direction and the increased focus on Diana Ross as the star. However it was Florences turning up to a performance drunk that is said to be the straw that broke the camels back with Berry Gordy. He ordered her removal from the bands line up and replaced her with Cindy Birdsong. Her solo career did not hit the career highs of her time in The Supremes.

American actress and former childstar Drew Barrymore, celebrates her 48th birthday today. British actress Judy Cornwell, probably best known for playing Hyacinth Buckets unladylike sister in legendary Classic British sitcom Keeping up appearances, celebrates her 83rd birthday today.