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Peter Simonischek, Toni Erdmann actor joins Helmut Berger in the dead from the above list: https://www-zdf-de.translate.goog/nachrichten/panorama/peter-simonischek-schauspieler-tot-toni-erdmann-100.html?_x_tr_sl=de&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc

Indeed, it's just even more hilarious that an MP with a majority of 7 was purporting to be that confident.

Fell on his arse at the start of tonight's Britain's Got Talent live show. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-12137169/Ant-McPartlin-slips-live-stage-chaotic-entrance-Britains-Got-Talent-semi-final.html Which, I understand, was the best thing in the whole show.

Let's also note that Derek Spencer's question to Margaret Thatcher at PMQs immediately prior to the 1987 General Election was thus: "As the hon. Member with the smallest majority, might I wish my right hon. Friend the best of luck? Is my right hon. Friend aware that, under her leadership, Leicester has become once more a great city of enterprise that is bursting to return three Tory Members?" To which Thatcher responded: "I know that all my right hon. and hon. Friends wish my hon. and learned Friend well and hope that he will be asking a similar question shortly after the beginning of the new Session. I know Leicester well. It has always had varied industries and I congratulate it on the level of enterprise and on the increasing number of jobs that it is providing for its people." At the 1987 Election, Leicester West, Leicester East and Leicester South all returned Labour MPs. (Admittedly, 2 of those were Greville Janner and Keith Vaz, but hey, doesn't stop us chuckling at Spencer getting it so wrong).

Ah, remember when Brighton Pavilion was Tory? Death notice for Sir Derek Spencer, former Tory MP for Leicester South (maj. 7) and, once they had rejected him, for Brighton Pavilion and former Solicitor-General for England and Wales: http://announcements.telegraph.co.uk/deaths/264368/spencer In full: SPENCER Sir Derek Harold KC, former Solicitor General, died on Friday 19th May aged 87. Born Clitheroe, Lancs. Much loved father to Caroline, David, Andrew and Frederick and loving grandfather to Georgia, Harriet and Matthew. Greatly missed by all. Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday 6th June at 2 p.m. in London at Mortlake Crematorium, Kew Meadows Path, Townmead Rd, TW9 4EN. All welcome. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Royal Trinity Hospice. Details of memorial service to be announced at a later date.

Jeremy Paxman signed off from University Challenge tonight. (Yes, because you were all watching [the blatantly rigged] Britain's Got Talent, weren't you?). Very brief, said he'd be looking forward to watching the show with us next time round. Optimistic bugger, isn't he?

Harald zur Hausen, German virologist and Nobel Prize winner in Physiology or Medicine in 2008 for research on papilloma cells in cervical cancer, reportedly dead aged 87: https://www.dkfz.de/en/presse/pressemitteilungen/2023/dkfz-pm-23-31-Nobel-laureate-Harald-zur-Hausen-has-passed-away.php

Milt Larsen very quiet. He's dead: https://abc7.com/milt-larsen-hollywood-magic-castle-obituary/13315963/

I'd love to think in that unlikely event the Deathlist would level up. 60 names, of which only 20 could be from the previous year's list, no-one over 95.

Don't know how @Death Impends felt after writing the latest batch of obits for the DDP, I was a little shattered just reading them! Well done.

James Grant of Grant, 6th Baron Strathspey, latterly Clan Chief of Clan Grant, reportedly dead: Heir presumptive is his brother Michael Patrick Grant of Grant (b. 1953).

Isa Barzizza reportedly dead: https://news.italy24.press/local/584514.html

In related news, drummer Rab Fae Beith (Rab Fallon), drummer with The Pack (precursor to Theatre Of Hate), The Wall and in the mid-80s UK Subs, being reported dead:

Actor Richard Cant, Brian's son has found love. With the Rev Richard Coles! Aww. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-12133039/Richard-Coles-reveals-met-new-boyfriend-online-dating-app.html

"The bogs" is my favourite term. George Maharis. George Michael. Pattern....

Report that Brian Dixon, former referee who set up the British All Star Promotions and was responsible for rebranding Martin Ruane as firstly Haystacks Calhoun and then Giant Haystacks, has died: Husband of Mitzi Mueller, women's champion wrestler turned actress.

We've all done it, haven't we? Secret is not to get caught.

Tyrone O'Sullivan BBC report: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-65732587

DDP pick Tammy update: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-12132555/1000-Lb-Sisters-star-Tammy-Slaton-shows-dramatic-weight-loss-without-oxygen-support.html Walking without stroller, no oxygen tube it is reported.

George Maharis QO (plenty out there): https://www.dailystar.co.uk/showbiz/breaking-route-66-fantasy-island-30095743

Tom Johnston of The Doobie Brothers has left the upcoming tour for surgery for severe back pain: https://bestclassicbands.com/doobie-brothers-2023-tour-tom-johnston-health-reunion-michael-mcdonald-5-22-23/

George Maharis, Route 66 star reportedly dead aged 94: https://extratv.com/2023/05/27/george-maharis-route-66-star-dies-at-94/ DDP pick. IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0536781/

This bears to be the above David Lambert's funeral details etc: https://david-arthurcharles-lambert.muchloved.com/

Tyrone O'Sullivan, former Branch Secretary of the National Union of Mineworkers, reportedly dead: A flying picket during the attempts of the mineworkers and others to bring down the Heath Government, as well as during the early 1980s against Thatcher's closure of the mines. Led a buyout by the pit workers of a local mine in Aberdare during the early 1990s privatisation of British Coal. Unsurprisingly, a Corbyn supporter later.

Just seen that Richard Kane has a Stage Obituary - I hadn't seen that on their obits page! https://www.thestage.co.uk/obituaries--archive/obituaries/richard-kane