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On this day 9 years ago in 2014, Scottish footballer Bobby Collins died aged 82. He played for numerous teams but his longest and best known stints were with Celtic, Leeds United and Everton as well as playing for Scotlands national football team.

Australian actor Liam Hemsworth, whose early success before Hollywood stardom includes starring in Australian soap opera Neighbours, celebrates his 33rd birthday today. His Hollywood career includes starring in The Hunger Games movie franchise and The Expendables (2010).

https://people.com/parents/ian-somerhalder-nikki-reed-expecting-second-baby/ Husband and wife, american actors Ian Somerhalder and Nikki Reed ,have announced they are expecting their second child together.

German actor and former competitive bodybuilder Ralf Moeller, celebrates his 64th birthday today. The 6 foot 6 hunk is said to be one of the tallest ever professionally competitive bodybuilders. He has starred in a number of films including Cyberpunk drama Cyborg (1989) with Jean Claude Van Damme, Gladiator (2000) where he played warrior Hagen, who was one of Proximos chief Gladiators who befriended Maximus(Russell Crowe), Universal Soldier (1992), Far Cry (2008) and The Bad Pack (1997). Ralf also played the title role in short lived television drama Conan the adventurer (1997-1998).

On this day three years ago in 2020, British Conservative philosopher and writer Sir Roger Scruton died aged 75 from cancer.

British singer Zayn Malik, formerly a member of hugely successful boyband One Direction, celebrates his 30th birthday today. Scottish singer Maggie Bell, who sings the well known song 'No Mean City' - the theme song to hit Glaswegian television crime drama Taggart , celebrates her 78th birthday today. Former British model, campaigner/activist and famously ex wife of Beatle Paul McCartney, Heather Mills turns 55 today.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-11624267/What-REALLY-happened-Jack-Nicholson-Did-retire-Inside-actors-rise-fall-grace.html Now reported in the Daily Mail too.

Just realised you've converted back to being a creep instead of a cunt-I approve!

American singer songwriter Mary J.Blige celebrates turning 52 today. Former British trade unionist Arthur Scargill who famously went toe to toe in political battle against Margaret Thatchers government in the 1980s, celebrates turning 85 today.

On this day 26 years ago in 1997 british actress, comedienne and performer in English music hallsJill Summers died aged 86. Jill was in showbusiness for 80 years. Infact she was born into a family of performers, her father was a circus tightrope walker and her mother a revue artist. She found national level fame late in life when she was cast in Coronation Street as eccentric purple haired pensioner Phyliss Pearce, who was slightly obsessed with trying to pursue a romantic relationship with pensioner Percy Sugden. Up to a point Phyliss was a bit of a comedy character and was often heard saying in a sort of raspy and flamboyant voice Oooh Percy. Percy Percy! as she chased him in pursuit of love!!. Many Coronation Street cast members who worked with Jill and wrote autobiographies such as Julie Goodyear, Bill Waddington and Lynne Perrier, spoke extremely highly of Jill, her professionalism and her naughty cheeky humour. I am aware of chatter in some of the working mens clubs and Royal British legion clubs in Merseyside of pre Coronation Street stories of Jill when she performed in this venues pretty much universally saying the same thing. A lovely warm hearted lady with a heart of gold but with an incredibly dirty and vulgar sense of humour who told some incredibly dirty jokes!! More so off stage after the show or in the dressings rooms

On this day 88 years ago in 1935 australian Olympic gold medallist and tennis player Edwin Flack died aged 61 from long standing heart problems. Edwin was the first australian to take part in the Olympics, being their only representative at the first fully international Olympics in 1896. He was first and foremost an athlete and was the first Olympic champion in the 800 and 1500 meters when he won gold in both races-making him both a world first and australian first in sport.

American rock singer songwriter Pat Benatar celebrates her 70th birthday today.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-11615931/Shemar-Moore-announces-expecting-child-worrying-ship-sailed.html 52 year old american actor Shemar Moore, star of long running show Criminal Minds, has announced he is to become a father for the first time.

On this day 31 years ago in 1992, american actor Steve Brodie died from cancer aged 72. With a few exceptions he was mainly cast in supporting roles. His film credits include film noir Desperate (1947) with Raymond Burr, a 1949 western movie called Brothers in the saddle with Tim Holt playing the lead role, one of Elvis Presleys films Blue Hawaii (1961), Superhero comedy The Wild world of Batwoman (1966), Spy in the sky (1958) and Frankenstein Island (1981) with John Carradine. His real name was John Stephens but he reportedly chose Steve Brodie as a stage name as it was the name of a daredevil who jumped of the Brooklyn Bridge in the 19th century and survived.

American singer songwriter Joan Baez celebrates her 82nd birthday today Much praised american character actor J.K.Simmons celebrates his 68th birthday today. He has starred in over 200 films.

The one and only Shirley Bassey celebrates her birthday today. The iconic and legendary Welsh singer turns 86. Venezuelan American fashion designer Caroline Herrera, who has dressed amongst others American First ladies Michelle Obama, Laura Bush and Jacqueline Onassis, celebrates her 84th birthday today.

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On this day one year ago in 2022 american actor, bodybuilder and latterly opera singer, Mark Forest died aged 89. Mark started bodybuilding aged just 13 and went on to own his own gym on Long Island. A talent scout for Hollywood having seen a photo of Mark invited him to come to Hollywood and audition for the role of Tarzan. He wasn't successful but instead became part of the Musclemen troupe who supported Mae West in her popular Las Vegas show. In time he went on to star in very physical roles in 'sword and sandal' otherwise known as peplum movies, very much in the strongman and beefcake type role including the recurring role of Maciste. He had a teal passion for opera and long term both singing and teaching opera is were he took the rest of his career.

On this day 21 years ago in 2002 Jon Lee, drummer with Welsh rock band Feeder, took his own life aged 33.

ASDA obviously save their better quality tinned food for my neck of the woods!! Its actually only beans and Spaghetti in terms of tinned food that I buy in terms of own brand tinned food from ASDA I quite like their own brand chocolate bars, especially their fruit and nut. Cheap but delicious enough for me as my waistline shows!

American guitarist and singer songwriter Kenny Loggins celebrates his 75th birthday today.

Long preferred ASDA Supermarket own brand beans taste and price wise- can get a pack of four for less than two pounds!

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-11600707/Kelly-Osbourne-responds-mother-Sharon-confirmed-shed-given-birth-shared-babys-name.html Kelly Osbourne has given birth to a son but is furious with her famous mother Sharon for going public with the news.

Joanne Woodward for me

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/06/sports/tennis/dick-savitt-dead.html Dick Savitt is a 'hit ' for me @La Faucheuse so now with Judith Chalmers moving from the subs bench into the team I would like actor Ron Ely to be my replacement new third sub please.