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On this day 9 years ago in 2013, British sports commentator and television presenter David Coleman died aged 87. His main career focus as a commentator was football, hence him presenting BBC football show Grandstand . He worked for the BBC as a sports commentator for decades, covering numerous Olympic games up until the year 2000 . His very first television appearance was on the day Roger Bannister broke the record for the four minute mile.

French President Emmanuel Macron celebrates his 45th birthday today. Former Coronation Street actor Malcolm Hebden, who played Norris Cole,turns 83 today.

I will need to rummage through my paperwork but I think I might have had him one year- although it could have been a different pool to DDP. Maybe in 2020?

A late in the year hit for me in my Blueberry Crumble team- not a unique pick but still a 'hit'.

On this day 49 years ago in 1973 , american singer and actor Bobby Darin died from sepsis aged 37. He had suffered poor health all his life and previously had heart valve surgery .He didn't take a necessary course of antibiotics before he visited the dentist and sadly as a caught an infection and died of sepsis.

British actress Jenny Agutter celebrates her 70th birthday today. Former British premier league footballer and now coach to Everton Ashley Cole, celebrates turning 42 today.

The ABBA reunion was a huge success by nearly all accounts .So I think there is still a lot of ABBA love out there.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-11555263/Mean-Girls-Musical-star-Stephanie-Bissonnette-dies-age-32-brain-cancer.html Star of Mean Girls the musical Stephanie Bissonnette dies from brain cancer age 32.

Oscar nominated american actor Jake Gyllenhaal celebrates his 42nd birthday today. Tyson Beckford American model, actor and tv presenter - some have even described him as that rare beast a male supermodel, celebrates his 52nd birthday today. His big career break occurred when as a total unknown he was signed to model for Ralph Lauren . Former Australian Olympian and athlete Kevan Gosper, who mainly competed in the 400m and won silver and bronze medals, celebrates his 89th birthday today.

On this day 23 years ago in 1999, Welsh actor Desmond Llewelyn died in a car crash in East Sussex aged 85. He is best known for playing spy master Q in the James Bond films for over 36 years. He died just a few weeks after the latest Bond film The world is not enough was released at cinemas worldwide.

Just realised this may have been the more appropriate thread but anyway Shirley Watts, widow of Rolling Stone Charlie Watts dies aged 82 - 18 months after her famous husband. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-11554957/Shirley-Watts-wife-late-Rolling-Stones-drummer-Charlie-died.html

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-11554957/Shirley-Watts-wife-late-Rolling-Stones-drummer-Charlie-died.html Charlie Watts widow Shirley dies aged 82.

Hungarian born American film star, socialite, prototype 'celebrity ' and DeathList legend Zsa Zsa Gabor died on this day 6 years ago in 2016 aged 99-she was less than 2 months away from her 100th birthday in February 2017.

Actor, media personality and most famously retired American wrestler Steve Austin , better known by his sports name Stone cold Steve Austin , celebrates turning 58 today. Legendary Oscar winning American film director Steven Spielberg celebrates his 76th birthday today.

On this day 30 years ago in 1992, american actor Dana Andrews died aged 83. His film credits include playing a world war two veteran in the multi Oscar winning film The Best years of our lives (1946) co-starring with Myrna Loy and Virginia Mayo, Fallen Angel (1945) with Alice Faye, Where the sidewalk ends (1950) alongside Gene Tierney, film noir crime drama Boomerang (1947) with Karl Malden and Jane Wyatt, Elephant Walk(1954) with Elizabeth Taylor and Peter Finch leading the cast, hit musical State Fair (1945) with Jeanne Crain as his leading lady and 1954 western Smoke Signal with Piper Laurie. Later roles in television include The Love Boat, The Twilight zone and Falcon Crest.

https://www.thesun.co.uk/tv/20788355/coronation-street-legend-signs-mega-bucks-contract/ Bill Roache has just signed a new 'megabucks' contract at Corrie.

Tommy Steele, British singer, actor and former teen idol, celebrates his 86th birthday today. English novelist Jacqueline Wilson, best known for her popular childrens literature celebrates her 77th birthday today.

I'm 90% sure the DDP will reach or exceed 275.

Italian singer Ivana Spagna- known just as Spagna mainly , celebrates turning 68 today. She had a number of UK hits in the late 1980s, Call me and Every boy and girl. German track and field athlete Andreas Hofmann celebrates turning 31 today. He competes in javelin.

On this day 37 years ago in 1985 English professional cricketer Dick Pollard died aged 73. As a fast medium bowler he played for the national team for about 4 or 5 games but spent most of his career playing for Lancashire. On this day in 1974 professional american golfer Helen Hicks died aged 63 from throat cancer. She was one of the founders of the Ladies Professional Golf association (LPGA) in 1950.

British actor Theo James celebrates his 38th birthday today. His best known roles are in the Divergent film franchise in the 2010s and the current hit US TV Series The White Lotus.

Oscar winning British American actress Joan Fontaine died on this day 9 years ago in 2013 aged 96. She was the younger sister of Olivia De Havilland. On this day 56 years ago in 1966 , the one and only legendary Walt Disney died aged 65. The entrepreneur, animator and film producer has a huge back catalogue of iconic animated films and or characters as a testament to a legacy that has endured and stood the test of time . Bambi, Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, The Lion King, Thumbelina, Dumbo the elephant, Snow White, etc

American singer Cindy Birdsong, famously a member of The Supremes, celebrates her 83rd birthday today.

https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/tv/9892082/towie-mario-falcone-wife-pregnant-baby-two-miscarriage/amp/ British reality tv star Mario Falcone, of TOWIE and Big Brother fame, has announced that he and his wife are expecting their second child.

UK Culture Secretary in Rishi Sunaks government Michelle Donelan, has announced that she is pregnant. https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/national/23190526.culture-secretary-michelle-donelan-take-short-maternity-leave/