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Awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom today, however he was not in attendance and so his son accepted on his behalf. Surely something you’d make the effort to be there for, if you were able?

I’ll have a go again please

Brenton Wood, American singer and songwriter, dead aged 83. He had hits in the USA with The Oogum Boogum Song (#34 on the Hot 100) and Gimme Little Sign (#9 on the Hot 100, #8 in the UK) both in 1967. Obituaries: Daily Mail

Derek Parker (b. 1932), British author and broadcaster, reportedly dead. He wrote Parker’s Astrology books with his wife, Julia Parker (b. 1932).

Noreen Riols, British spy and author, has died aged 98.

David Lodge has died aged 89. Obituaries: The Guardian, The Times, The Telegraph, The Independent, Daily Mail, BBC

Gilbert van Binst, Belgian footballer who played for RSC Anderlecht (1968-1980), Toulouse (1980-1981) and Brugge (1981-1983), has died aged 73. He gained 15 caps of Belgium, including at the 1972 European Championships where Belgium finished 3rd. He scored 2 goals in the 1978 European Cup, helping Anderlecht to win.

Dave Blunts hospitalised with the flu.

Joseph Passaretti reportedly dead aged 106.

Article here which explains the reason for the delay. He lived alone with no wife or children, and people could not contact him on New Year’s Day, but he could’ve passed prior to that. As you say, it will be for a funeral notice following an autopsy. That’s if we get the information at all.

Yes this is Citadel of Chaos Steve Jackson. Steve Jackson of Car Wars is American and a year or two younger.

Love the idea for a theme team. Some names off the top of my head (but not thoroughly researched): Bruce Shelley - worked with Meiers on Railroad Tycoon, Civilization and also worked on Age of Empires. He’s roughly 76 and walks with a stick. Not sure he’s nailed on for a QO but a good punt. Will Wright - creator of The Sims, almost certain QO. Shortly turning 65, went radio silent on social media back in 2021 never to return, but is working on a new game. Steve Jackson - co-founded Lionhead Studios which created Black & White and Fable, but more famously founded Games Workshop. Nailed on obituary. Around 73 years old, no signs of ill health.

Congrats @gcreptile- reigning supreme!

Dame Tariana Turia, New Zealand politician who served as co-leader of the Maori Party from 2004-2014, has died aged 80. Obituaries: MSN

I acknowledged it as my team around September time. Prior to that I’ve preferred to allow them to do shite anonymously. I’ve put my picks up for 2025 DDP in that thread, along with my two other teams.