Exu

RIP - talented and, I guess, misunderstood.

Fay Weldon is my first hit of the year!

Bollocks! What a nightmare!

Home - BBC News BBC take on it. Had both him and Pele in my DDP 2023. Bugger!

I'm regretting having Pele on my list for 2023 obviously and have my fingers crossed for Benedict XVI !!!

My entry is in. Big thanks to Grim Up North for his efforts over the years and to those taking up the mantle.

Had him down for this year as I suspect many other in the DDP did. A sad loss and a bloody terrible way to go

He's been clinging on for a few years now so this was inevitable

Sleaford: Referee Michael Grant dies after being hit by football - BBC News

RIP. Thought he was excellent playing Dr Johnson in Blackadder. A classic episode

Adam Walker: Former Hull KR and Scotland prop dies aged 31 - BBC Sport

RIP

RIP. A very talented cricketer who had the misfortune to be playing at a time when Australia had probably the best side in both red and white ball formats of all time. Would probably have played for Australia more than he did during another era.

Graham Thorpe: Former England batter 'seriously ill' in hospital - BBC Sport The BBC perspective

Tom Smith: Former Scotland and British and Irish Lions prop dies - BBC Sport Must be a hit for some, myself included