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On this day 18 years ago in 2004 Jerry Orbach , american actor of stage and screen died aged 69.. Most recognisable to many for his regular role Detective Lennie Briscoe in long running tv series Law and order. He has also starred in many films such as Dirty Dancing (1987), Crimes and misdemeanours (1989) Straight Talk (1992) with Dolly Parton, Universal Soldier (1992) Guys and Dolls (1955) with Marlon Brando and independent comedy Fore Play (1975)

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11578903/Former-Pope-Benedict-sick-says-Vatican-asks-prayers-95-year-old.html The Vatican asking for prayers for Pope Benedict.

British actress Dame Maggie Smith celebrates her 88th birthday today.

On this day 28 years ago in 1994 , Fanny Craddock, British television/celebrity chef, restaurant critic and writer died aged 85. One of the UKs first, if not thee first, celebrity chiefs.

Just thought I would highlight to those still putting their teams together and looking for ideas that even in the photos posted on her Instagram account on Christmas day the wife of Lee Majors has not posted any photos of him. It is very noticeable that he no longer features in any of her photos after previously featuring in the majority of them. Something is up and I think deadpoolers should consider him.

Oscar nominated american actor Timothee Chalamet celebrates his 27th birthday today. Best known films include Call me by your name, Dune, Interstellar, A rainy day in New York and Wonk (2023). He is also known for his edgy,daring and unusual fashion choices!

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11575227/Body-serial-killer-Peter-Tobin-cremated-dumped-sea-costing-taxpayer-nearly-700.html Peter Tobin was cremated and his ashes dumped at sea as no relatives stepped forward to claim his remain or organise his funeral.

On this day 18 years ago in 2004, Angus Ogilvy, British aristrocrat, businessman and husband of Princess Alexandra (cousin of the late Queen Elizabeth ll)who accompanied his wife on many of her royal duties and overseas visits/tours, died aged 76.

British actor Kit Harrington, best known for starring in Game of thrones celebrates turning 36 today.

Here is my entry @John Key Thanks for running this 1 Barbara Rush 2. Gena Rowlands 3. The Dalai Lama 4. Nigel Starmer Smith 5. Paco Rabanne 6. Cindy Adams 7. Rolf Harris 8. George Carey 9 Peter Hordern 10. Andrew Parker Bowles 11. Joan Kennedy 12 Valentino 13. Jacqueline White 14. Johnny Mathis 15 Ann Leslie 16. Vera Miles 17. Barbara Edwards 18. Douglas Hurd 19. David Dickinson 20. Dickie Rooks 21. David Steel 22. Robert Redford 24. Billy Butler 25. Erin Pizzey 26. Cissy Houston 27. Donald Wetzel 28. Norman Jewison 29. Queen Sonja of Norway 30. Joanne Woodward 31. Frankie Avalon 32. Jacques Delors 33. Peter Marshall 34. Barbara Taylor Bradford 35. Bill Oddie 36. Denis Sassou Nguesso 37. Jeffrey Archer 38. Bob Packwood 39. Isabel Peron 40. Dick Savitt 41. Dan Rather 42. Roy Hattersley 43. Clarence Thomas 44. Dickie Bird 45. Emir Nawaf Al-Ahmed Al- Jaber Al Sabah of Kuwait 46. Ken Livingstone 47. Bobby Charlton 48. Alex Ferguson 49. Lee Majors 50. Marianne Faithfull Subs Graham Nash Gladys Knight David Crosby Len Goodman

I urge posters to put Vera Miles on your list and help her make the shadowlist for 2023. You won't regret it just as when I advocated including Rhonda Fleming on the list in 2020 and she proved to be a hit for the shadowlist that year.

The one and only legendary star of Hollywoods golden age, actor and singer Dean Martin ,died today 27 years ago in 1995 aged 78.

HRH Princess Alexandra, working member of the British Royal family for over sixty years , cousin of the late Queen Elizabeth ll, daughter of the previous Duke of Kent and sister of the current Duke of Kent and Prince Michael of Kent, celebrates her 86th birthday today.

UK Love Island star Montana Brown has announced she is pregnant with her first child. https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/breaking-love-island-star-montana-28811451

Yeah Insomnia was a major popular hit in my clubbing days and I'd never have thought he was in his sixties. Sad news. RIP. Had many memorable a night out were that tune featured.

On this day 6 years ago in 2016 , british character actress Liz Smith, latterly best known for her roles in Sitcoms The Royle Family, The Vicar of Dibley and Two point four children , died aged 95. A notable end of year hit for the official DeathList that year.

Puerto Rican singer and actor Ricky Martin celebrates his 51st birthday today. British singer Louis Tomlinson, a previous member of hugely successful boyband One Direction, celebrates turning 31 today. Former US attorney general under President Trump, Jeff Sessions , celebrates his 76th birthday today.

My three delicious Crumble Teams have just been sent in. Many thanks for all of the teams hard work in running this pool. Confident I have put in a high quality , colourful and interesting set of names!

On this day 50 years ago in 1972, legendary Italian american bodybuilder Charles Atlas died aged 80. On this day one year ago critically acclaimed american writer Joan Didion died aged 87.

American actress Susan Lucci, best known for starring in US soap All my Children for over 40 years- its entire television network run, celebrates her 76th birthday today. Also starred as vengeful villian Hillary Taylor in the final season of Dallas in 1990/1991 and latterly in tv series Devious Maids. British musician Harry Judd, a member of british band McFly, celebrates turning 37 today.

Oscar nominated British actor Ralph Fiennes celebrates his 60th birthday today. His film credits include The English patient(1996), The Reader, The Grand Budapest Hotel and the Harry Potter and James Bond film franchises. Diane Sawyer, an American Broadcast journalist and news anchor on two of Americas biggest television networks ABC and CBS, celebrates her 77th birthday today.

On this day 8 years ago in 2014 ,British singer Joe Cocker died aged 70. On this day 57 years ago in 1965 ,British journalist and broadcaster Richard Dimbleby died from testicular cancer aged 52 He was the BBCs first war correspondent and went on to present their flagship current affair investigative journalism show Panorama. He is the father of famous British journalists Jonathan and David Dimbleby.

Six places left to fill -so six names needed and now into the agonising of whittling down 17 names into 6.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-11555667/This-Mornings-Sarah-Jossel-gives-birth-make-guru-welcomes-baby-daughter-Grace-Mimi-Gold.html The 'resident ' Make up guru on ITVs This Morning Sarah Jossel has given birth to a daughter.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-11490209/Katherine-Ryan-gives-birth-daughter-Fenna-Grace-lengthy-home-birth.html Canadian comedienne Katherine Ryan has given birth to her third child.