YoungWillz

Peggy Fortnum, original illustrator of Paddington Bear, dies aged 96. http://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2016/apr/04/peggy-fortnum-obituary

Demjanjuk gambit, anyone? As stated earlier, I now believe nearly all those who are incarcerated and have 'terminal illnesses' are full of hyperbole, poi, and bullshit. I've left them off my teams and believe you've all been suckered in by people like Howard Marks and Lynne Stewart (and a couple others no need to mention). So if we have another candidate here, I've made my pre-determination on the merit of his claim. If Howard Marks dies this year of the affliction complained of, I'll buy each of you a Curly-Wulry candy bar. SC Dead, as reported for some reason here: http://www.deathlist.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=8613&p=260670 Guardian Obit: http://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/apr/04/ronald-mulkearns-bishop-accused-of-child-sex-abuse-cover-up-dies

Brought Forward: Bob Ellis: http://www.deathlist.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=7091&p=260616 Guardian Obit: http://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2016/apr/03/bob-ellis-prolific-writer-and-former-labor-speechwriter-dies-aged-73 Joe Medicine Crow: http://www.deathlist.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=8629&p=260652 BBC Obit: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-35956842 Ronald Mulkearns: http://www.deathlist.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=8613&p=260670 (Guardian Obit In Link)

Joe Medicine Crow dies at 102. http://billingsgazette.com/news/local/joe-medicine-crow-dies-in-billings-sunday-morning/article_4463195c-d8c2-5a36-ae68-bf86f99b5d52.html Pretty sure he's a DDP pick. Chopped Liver can strike him from his list of possibilities for next year.

Henry John Neville Vane, 11th Baron Barnard, dies at 92. http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/14401212.Tributes_paid_to_Lord_Barnard/?ref=twtrec

Lola Novaković, who came 4th for Yugoslavia in 1962, has died aged 80. https://translate.google.co.uk/translate?hl=en&sl=sr&u=http://www.novosti.rs/vesti/scena.147.html:598744-Preminula-Lola-Novakovic&prev=search Ne Pali Svetla u Sumrak (Don't Turn The Lights On At Twilight): https://youtu.be/Bfd8_B10x9g

Brought Forward Bob Ellis: http://www.deathlist.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=7091&p=260616 Guardian Obit: http://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2016/apr/03/bob-ellis-prolific-writer-and-former-labor-speechwriter-dies-aged-73 Joe Medicine Crow: http://www.deathlist.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=8629&p=260652 BBC Obit: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-35956842

But I don't want any of the former members of St Winifred's School Choir to die.... (Only kidding - Clive James is good for me).

Same race, same boat. On sky & BBC. To be buried at sea. Could have saved an hour looking for the body.

He was one of the most well regarded character actors of his generation. He'll get the Telegraph and Guardian obits before too long. Well, the Daily Mail will have to do: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/pa/article-3519653/Sherlock-Holmes-actor-Douglas-Wilmer-dies-aged-96.html Edit: Or indeed the BBC who are late to the party: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-35948427

Question is, will he go to Ronnie Corbett's funeral? Should he survive the week, I mean...

David Berglas was apparently at Paul Daniels funeral. He's 89 you know...

Every other day I go "awww, not picked them"...

BBC Obit for the DDP trio: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-35943728

Silly Sports thread is in extra-curricular, so here it goes. Winner of 37 Wimbledon croquet championships and former Chairman of the Croquet Association, Bernard Neal, has died just prior to his 94th birthday. https://www.croquet.org.uk/?p=press/news&NewsID=5471

Very early for an April Fool, fella...

msc had Douglas Wilmer here. Just seen Daily Express doesn't count. Hm.

On my Rotten deadpool. One of the original BBC Sherlock Holmes too, before Peter Cushing took over the role in the mid 60s. My first Sherlock Holmes! Didn't know he was still alive, and am very surprised he's listed in the RDP. Just to round this off, Express Obit: http://www.express.co.uk/showbiz/tv-radio/657222/Sherlock-Holmes-actor-Douglas-Wilmer-dies-aged-96-Mark-Gatiss-leads-tributes

Gosh Toast, my condolences. There is a multitude of affection for him from Doctor Who fans. I'm glad to hear he was as much loved in the real world. Peace, YW.

Pete Townsend ? He played the bass As I understand it, he wasn't a formal member of the band. Call him a session musician for this. Anyway, Townshend will be dead by the year's end, if my list has anything to do with it.

Reg Whitehead, who had roles in the Doctor Who stories The Tenth Planet, The Moonbase, The Tomb Of The Cybermen and The Abominable Snowmen, died 11th March aged 83. https://www.facebook.com/classicyears/photos/a.165920723508742.25267.164975760269905/734460783321397/?type=1&theater Also had roles in The Saint, The Avengers and Z Cars.

Beverley Callard taking time off due to her depression. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-35935937

Belfast Telegraph report on Andy Newman: http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/news/musician-andy-thunderclap-newman-dies-aged-73-34588564.html Edit: And Mirror: http://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/andy-thunderclap-newman-dead-aged-7665286

Sounding sharp and cogent and fabulous as ever in his tribute to Ronnie Corbett. Hoping he's about for another ten years at least!

One good thing...Rob Brydon's career may now be over...