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Jim Fox, British athlete who won Gold in the Modern Pentathlon (Team) at the 1976 Montreal Games, has died aged 81. Obituary: The Guardian

“Not an immediate danger, I’d say” - Drol, 17 April 2023, in response to reports of a downturn in Barry Humphries health, 5 days before his death

Once again, President Vucic reportedly hospitalised.

Here is a video during a live interview where he appeared to be gagging and it was cut short. AFP confirms campaign suspended for another day. If it does go past tomorrow with more campaign suspensions then I do think something is up.

Pinch of salt but wife and family summoned to hospital after he is rumoured to have suffered a heart attack. Reports election campaign suspended.

Iranian Cleric Abbas Ali Soleimani shot dead. Close ally of Khamenei.

Josep Maria Fusté who played for Spain at the 1966 World Cup has died aged 82. He played for FC Barcelona from 1958-1972, including serving as Captain. He played for the winning Spanish team at the 1964 European Championship.

Andrew Neil shared some info on his health a few days ago, doesn’t sound too positive.

Peter David has set up a GoFundMe due to compounded health problems.

Drake Bell reported missing with police highly concerned for his welfare.

Link to Facebook here.

RIP

Metro and Daily Mail have write ups today.

Mentioned in this thread, Rolly Crump, Disney Legend, has died aged 93. An animator on Peter Pan, Lady and the Tramp, 101 Dalmatians and Sleeping Beauty, but perhaps a more lasting legacy as Imagineer working on attractions such as It’s A Small World, The Haunted Mansion and The Enchanted Tiki Room. Amongst the last to have shaped and had a real impact on the Disney parks as we know them today.

A second 7.8 just hit southern Turkey

Billy Thomson, Scottish goalkeeper who played for Motherwell (1991-1994), Rangers (1994-1996) and Dundee (1996-1997) amongst others, reportedly dead aged 64. He gained international caps for Scotland from 1980-1983.

NBC runs it with a wire from AP. Variety also runs it. Seems legit. Obituaries: Metro, BBC, Guardian, Daily Star

Founder of Consequence (music/tv/pop culture) outlet says false. Whether he’s just stating the obvious or he has checked I don’t know.

Does a radio station tagging someone from Middlesbrough count?

David Sutherland QO.

Zigi Shipper has died aged 93.

Frank Thomas has died aged 93.

Brian Tufano (IMDb), British cinematographer who worked on Trainspotting and Billy Elliot amongst others, reportedly dead.

CJ Harris, who placed finished in the top six in the 13th season of American Idol, dead aged 31.