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Elspeth Cameron (nee Miller), Lady Abernethy death notice: https://announcements.telegraph.co.uk/marketplace/advert/cameron-notices_59904 Wife of John Cameron, Lord Abernethy, Scottish lawyer and judge (b. 1938) who outlives her.

Where Is Everybody?! Earl Holliman departs for the Forbidden Planet, leaving nothing but the scent of Gunsmoke. A Giant of the cinema, small screen and the pop world, The Biscuit Eater and the Rainmaker is no more. He wasn't able to Dodge being picked by Torva Messor, but only as a sub. They draw 7 Diamonds for 7 added points. Leaderboard updated.

Janet Kingsbury reportedly dead: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-14129613/Play-School-star-Janet-Kingsbury-dies.html Played Mary Croft in the early 90s. Skippy and Play School, but all round actress.

21 to go - Earl Holliman QO: https://uk.news.yahoo.com/earl-holliman-star-rainmaker-forbidden-220812183.html

Check the dates - this is 2024.

Yes, this guy could go in the Businesspersons thread (my preference) or the political frailty thread (for those who insist upon it). But not here! As you correctly understand.

There will always be the Michael Ancrams, the Michael Howards, etc etc. But they were from aristocratic families already. But I'm not sure who you have in mind, so if you could give me a couple of names, that would be lovely. (They still wouldn't be aristos though!).

Just bringing this to the fore again. See the highlighted bit and life becomes so much easier.

Barbara's Unexpected Blessings! Yes, novelist Barbara Taylor Bradford has had A Sudden Change Of Heart - for the worse. Rather less known for her kiddies' Christian books or her interior design tomes, she hit it big with her writings about women made good. The Killing Time was the only player to Hold The Dream as Bradford becomes a Woman Of Substance to gain them points. A late race to the top? We shall see. No Bonuses. I see gcreptile awaits a QO for Bruce Thompson. Keep those eyes peeled for an unlikely obit. Leaderboard updated.

Richard V Allen QO: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/obituaries/2024/11/24/richard-allen-reagan-national-security-obituary/

Steve Simpson reportedly dead: The guy played with Ronnie Lane's backing band Slim Chance and pub rock outfit Meal Ticket. The link to Harley Quinne mentioned here: https://rateyourmusic.com/artist/steve-simpson Cannot find dob/dod.

Fred R Harris QO: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-14119315/Fred-Harris-former-US-senator-Oklahoma-presidential-hopeful-dies-94.html

Thinking of you and your folks drol, a long life and as with others, my condolences to you and your folks. She will always be in the hearts of you all.

Aye, you cannot be a missed pick if you could not have been picked at all. Of course, they should be noted as dead behind the scenes on any masterlist or whatever. But, like yer cancer mums or first cousin to Amanda Barrie, forget about it.

Would Elivira qualify for a mention? Would she have qualified as a pick this year?

Kenny Aird, former winger for St Johnstone, Hearts and St Mirren, reportedly dead: https://www.perthstjohnstonefc.co.uk/news/article/obituary-kenny-aird

John Skeffington, 14th Viscount Massereene and 7th Viscount Ferrard, death notice: https://announcements.telegraph.co.uk/marketplace/advert/massereene-and-ferrard-notices_59728 Heir apparent is son Charles (b. 1973).

Harry Williams of Bloodstone reportedly dead: https://soultracks.com/news-harry-williams-bloodstone-dies/

Robin Stubbs, costume designer on many episodes of the show, reportedly dead: http://www.ex-bbc.net/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?num=1732099203 Other shows include The Legacy Of Reggie Perrin, Waiting For God and Don't Wait Up. Also appeared as a social worker in an episode of Boon.

Ray Smith, inside forward for Peterborough, Hull, Northampton and Luton, reportedly dead aged 90: https://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/sport/football/peterborough-united/rip-ray-smith-one-of-the-stars-of-the-all-conquering-peterborough-united-team-of-the-late-1950s-and-early-1960s-4878414

Let's squeeze this in here. Ken McCulloch who opened One Devonshire Gardens in Glasgow and the Malmaison chain of hotels, reportedly dead: https://www.insider.co.uk/news/tributes-paid-scottish-hotelier-ken-34158523

Mohammad Nazir, veteran of 14 Tests for Pakistan, reportedly dead: https://cricketpakistan.com.pk/en/news/detail/former-pakistan-cricketer-and-umpire-nazir-junior-passes-away-at-78 Some confusion on Wiki about his dob.

Labour of love! John Prescott has punched out. Deputy PM for a decade, though it seemed longer. His policy of reducing car usage was undermined by himself by his use of 2 Jaguar cars. Eggs were thrown at him and water poured over him, which made him all the more attractive to his secretary with whom he had a two year affair. He was also attractive to TQR, who picked him as a sub. They draw Q Diamonds for 12 added points. Leaderboard updated.

Mark Wildman last picked for the DDP in 2012, so List of the Missed @Death Impends: https://www.derbydeadpool.co.uk/deadpool2012/celebs_W.html#wildmm

Mark Wildman, billiards and snooker professional and ITV commentator, reportedly dead aged 88: https://www.wst.tv/news/2024/november/20/mark-wildman-passes-away-age-88/ Also: https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/31842054/mark-wildman-dead-snooker-legend/