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Arthur Frommer, travel guide author (Frommer’s), has died aged 95. A DDP pick. Obituaries: The Guardian, The Independent and Daily Mail.

Vic Flick reportedly dead.

David Parton, older brother of Dolly Parton, has died.

Ahmed Mohamed Mohamoud, President of Somaliland from 2010 to 2017, has died aged 86.

Suffered a stroke, expected to make full recovery.

American composer George Wilkins has died aged 90. Surprised the guy was not a recognised Disney Legend - if you have ever been to Disney World, particularly Epcot, his work is everywhere.

Trevor Sorbie has died.

Kiki Håkansson reportedly dead aged 95.

Paul Stephenson, organiser of the Bristol Bus boycott, has died aged 87. Obituaries: BBC

After a prolonged silence on X her daughter is now posting on her behalf talking about ‘the final beats of her life’.

I doubt she’ll make it this far but given it’s the earliest available slot I’ll take 11 November.

Well either way he’s an 85 year old living through what I imagine to be relatively stressful conditions. Plus there’s an outside chance of further escalation with Israel and he may find himself on the receiving end of a drone strike. One to consider for next year’s list imo.

Nothing that wasn’t already suspected, but the NYT is reporting that Khamenei has a serious illness and has been declining since 2019.

Jim McColl has died aged 88. Obituaries: BBC, The Sun

Not only was he an outstanding sportsman, but he’s a great pundit for cycling events and the Olympics. A sad thought he likely won’t guide us through the action in the velodrome at LA2028.

That’s sad news.

He was getting a lot of grief last week online and then his ex announced legal action against him yesterday. Local reports suggest ‘aggressive, erratic behaviour’ and he ‘appeared to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs’. Sadly I think it could be more than a fall. Really tragic news.

TMZ confirms.

Liam Payne has died aged 31. Obituaries: BBC, Daily Mail, Metro, The Sun, Daily Mirror, Daily Telegraph, Daily Star, The Guardian

Reputable sources reporting. Not picked up by the BBC or Sky yet but consider it true.

Ratan Tata is dead. Obituaries: BBC

He is actually pausing his treatment for the 12 days he is away on the Australia and Samoa tour. So yes presume it is scheduled to be weekly treatment.

Luis Tiant, pitcher for the Red Sox (1971-1978) and the NY Yankees (1979-1980), has died aged 83. Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2009.

Envoy for the Nations and Regions whatever that is.

Sue Gray has resigned - apparently moving elsewhere in government. That went well.