YoungWillz

Lauren is a long standing pick on the old DDP, in case this makes the news page there. If I'm honest, I'm amazed she has lasted this long. A lot of gender reassignment seems to me on balance to lead to an earlier than full span death. Definitely fucked up in many ways. Dunno if it's time to get some publicity - I'm not sure she's had much coverage in recent years.

He then she was, always, imo. However, given when she was a young 'un, was talking about their favourite subject - I guess they were just geeking out as any kid would do (I was probably the same at that age talking about Doctor Who). It didn't help the stock they were from though - spoiled and indulged.

Are they putting one in then? Couldn't resist. I remember when she was a boy back when I were a lad (which gender I stuck with).

Diana Tomkinson, later Diana Lewthwaite, who finished 23rd in the women's slalom skiing event for GB at the Grenoble 1968 Winter Games, Telegraph Obit: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/obituaries/2023/04/14/diana-lewthwaite-tomkinson-obituary-skiing-olympics/ This also confirms she was owner of the horse Supreme Rock which was part of the British team which won silver at the 2000 Sydney Olympics: https://secure.horseandhound.co.uk/news/we-shared-many-wonderful-moments-farewell-to-owner-of-supreme-rock-817500 Died as long ago as 30 January, so hopefully her Wiki can be updated. Anyway, lots of Ladies and Sirs in her life, so that helps especially with the Telegraph.

Bob Potter, probably best known for establishing the Lakeside Leisure Complex which hosts the World Darts Championship, reportedly dead aged 94: https://dartswdf.com/news/obituary-bob-potter-obe

From the Detective Work thread Andy Mullen reportedly dead: https://cumbriacrack.com/2023/04/14/workington-reds-andy-mullen-dies-aged-94/ Played in Workington Reds first ever football league game.

Barbara Schenker, founding member of and keyboardist with German rock band Viva and sister of the rather better known Michael and Rudolf Schenker, reportedly dead: I think this surprising cover of Some Kind Of Wonderful released 1982 is all I can definitely attribute to her:

Dickie Bird will soon be 90 - so up jump the Mail to drag him out to Headingley. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/cricket/article-11970829/Legendary-umpire-Dickie-Bird-strolls-Headingley-Bumble-ahead-90th-birthday.html Make your own mind up whether he's looking like he'll be out soon or not.

Mary Quant takes me to 4/50.

Mary Quant my 5th hit here. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65265531

Mwhahahahahahaha.... Still, sad news.

Interesting to see Primal Scream's Bobby Gillespie's father, Bob Gillespie, has died: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/entertainment/celebrity/dad-primal-scream-star-bobby-29700103 Bob Gillespie was known as an official for the SOGAT trade union who came into conflict with Robert Maxwell back in the day. But he's probably best known as the Labour Party candidate who lost Govan to the SNP's Jim Sillars in a by-election of 1988.

Vivian White, reporter and presenter on such programmes as A Week In Politics, This Week Next Week and Panorama, Times Obit: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/vivian-white-obituary-h3w9077l0 Legacy Obit: https://www.legacy.com/uk/obituaries/tindle_west_country-uk/name/vivian-white-obituary?id=51574927 One of those faces...

Death Notice for Kenneth McAlpine aged 102: http://announcements.telegraph.co.uk/deaths/263523/mcalpine DDP pick. Edit: Oops, I guess I should post the text for those who have an issue: McALPINE Kenneth OBE DL. Died peacefully during the night, on 8th April 2023, aged 102. Much loved husband of Patricia, father to Richard and James, and grandfather to Thomas, Melissa, Hamish and Sophia. The family would welcome donations to the Hospice in the Weald, Pembury (www.hospiceintheweald.org.uk).

Doc Severinsen's third wife Emily Marshall, who wrote for Newhart, Rhoda, WKRP In Cincinnati among other US sitcoms, reportedly dead: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/emily-marshall-dead-tonight-show-sitcom-writer-1235371626/

Yes.

Bryn Parry known for his countryside cartoons and also for being a co-founder of the Help For Heroes charity, reportedly dead: His website contains a message that he was recently diagnosed with stage IV terminal pancreatic cancer.

Historical crime writer portrayed by Kate Winslet in the film Heavenly Creatures and DDP pick Anne Perry, straight to QO: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/obituaries/2023/04/12/anne-perry-crime-writer-convicted-murder-obituary/

Judith Miller, Scottish antiques expert who wrote over 100 books on antiques and who was employed by the Antiques Roadshow as an expert reportedly dead aged 71: https://www.thebookseller.com/news/author-and-antiques-expert-judith-miller-dies-aged-71 Turns up here around 4 minutes in:

Guyana born British Black Power activist Roy Sawh reportedly dead: Regularly used Hyde Park Speakers Corner for his speeches and author on the subject.

Add MAD Al Jaffee QO: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-11958381/Al-Jaffee-longtime-Mad-magazine-cartoonist-dead-102.html

Al Jaffee seems to have bit the big crayon:

Active shooter on the loose in downtown Louisville, Kentucky with 5 dead so far. https://news.sky.com/story/multiple-casualties-reported-in-louisville-shooting-12854405

Elizabeth Hubbard, probably best known for her roles as Dr Althea Davis on NBC's The Doctors and Lucinda Walsh in As The World Turns, apparently reported dead on the Book of Face: Film roles include The Bell Jar and Ordinary People. Awaiting the usual confirmations.

Not dead, but news that the last original member of The Spinners (Detroit Spinners to us in the UK) and DDP pick Henry Fambrough has retired from active performing: https://www.soultracks.com/story-henry-fambrough-spinners-retires