The Daredevil

In consequence of Dennis Christopher's mysterious post calling for praying for Shelley Duvall, it seems that this thread is now warranted. In terms of health issues, Duvall, now aged 74, suffers from diabetes, mental health issues and an injured foot that causes mobility problems.

@MortalCaso Could you please share the source of this information or any photos/footage in the Dick Cheney thread? The last I saw of Cheney was his rant about Trump in August 2022.

When I see Cheney moving as fast as this, I'll believe it Hackman seems an early 2026 hit to me; Cheney has been out of the spotlight for years- must be near the end.

Keeping Hackman, Nolan, Greenspan and Redgrave would also be ideal, but based on all the surviving names and the 22 needed to stay off next year at this rate, those seem the best drops currently. Brooks and Van Dyke are getting through 2024 fine; not sure about Greenspan. Hackman looks rough but can still be fast on his feet. But with someone like Dick Cheney, it's either this year or next.

Sensible drops for 2025 DL (at this rate, 22 cannot be carried over) Dick Van Dyke Alan Greenspan Robert Wagner Mel Brooks Clint Eastwood Vanessa Redgrave Desmond Morris Gene Hackman Hans Blix Julie Walters Linda Nolan Louis Farrakhan Norman Tebbit Daniel Barenboim Prunella Scales Robert Duvall Brigitte Bardot Raul Castro Ted Turner Buzz Aldrin Sly Stone Tom Baker

Was well enough to meet and greet roughly 100 celebrities last month- safe until 2025 at this rate (not a good drop option though)

A good thing the 2023 DL stopped when it did; otherwise we'd still be waiting for a 20th hit!

On the contrary, that sort of activity for any 91-year-old, let alone one with a long history of emphysema, gives reason to worry about a potential health strain.

tells Democratic governors he needs more sleep and plans to stop scheduling events after 8 p.m.

Was in attendance at his daughter's wedding last month; looks like a drop for 2025 Also, Juror no. 2 might not be his final film after all...

@Lafaucheuse What is the most recent photo you have seen of Delon? I haven't anything since that photo taken on April 19.

Now at half way through the year (and potentially half way to this list's total), below are some predictions of what the rest of the year might look like for this list, in terms of hits. Hit #15: Geneviève Page (July 19) Hit #16: GIlles Jacob (July 24) Hit #17: Charles Biétry (August 30) Hit #18: André Chandernagor (August 31) Hit #19: Jean-Marie Le Pen (September 6) Hit #20: Alain Delon (September 21) Hit #21: Claire Maurier (September 27) Hit #22: Edgar Morin (October 13) Hit #23: André Darrigade (November 14) Hit #24: Bernadette Chirac (November 21) Hit #25: Marthe Villalonga (November 28) Hit #26: Anne Vernon (December 5) Hit #27: Charles Dumont (December 17) Hit #28: Jean-Pierre Serre (December 26)

Was back on stage for a 19-song set on July 4th

I was looking for her thread, and was amazed to find out this 94-year-old icon of British television didn’t already have one. Definitely worthy enough for her own thread. Attends Tatton Park Flower Show with Barbara Knox

Now only two of The Dirty Dozen still living Stuart Cooper (b. 1942) Colin Maitland (b. 1942)

Also still living from La Dolce Vita (1960) are Ida Galli (b. 1939) and Valeria Ciangottini (b. 1945).

At this moment, my eyes are on Alain Delon, Jean-Marie Le Pen and Bernadette Chirac as the best 2025 DL considerations- but the way things are going this year, I wouldn't be surprised if they all don't make it, especially Delon. I neglected choosing Aimée this year partly because 92 seems to be a rare age death for celebrities compared to other ages (e.g., 91, 93).

It is about time there was a specific thread for this French music icon. She has been fighting laryngeal cancer for years and has recently lost the ability to sing, owing to effects of cancer treatments. In the below recent article, it explains how Hardy now needs help going to the toilet and is in a very fragile state at the moment, according to her son. https://www.public.fr/Elle-a-des-gens-pour-la-toilette-Francoise-Hardy-affaiblie-par-la-maladie-son-quotidien-est-devenu-un-enfer-Un-proche-balance-1750927 And in the following even more recent article, it is revealed Hardy feels too tired to come to see her son. https://www.lefigaro.fr/musique/thomas-dutronc-s-inquiete-pour-sa-mere-francoise-hardy-elle-se-sent-trop-fatiguee-c-est-complique-20221201

And now Delon is the equivalent of a 2021 Jean-Louis Trintignant. He'll be going in late 2024 or early 2025 most likely- although I would not be surprised if he died any day from now.

Famous French singers, Françoise Hardy and Jacques Dutronc, who married each other in 1981, have both been in frail health for a long while. 78-year-old Hardy has been suffering from terminal cancer for years and has even supposedly considered euthanasia whilst 79-year-old Dutronc on top of other unspecified ailments has just received a COVID diagnosis which has temporarily? stopped him from performing. My guess is Hardy will go first and Dutronc will soon be tumbling after.

No, it's her.

Despite his age, a wasted pick this year and next. If Glynis Johns could make 100, why can't Dick Van Dyke, especially considering he is a year and a half away, still goes to the gym regularly, dances, and has just won an Emmy. Should be left alone until 2026, a feeling he will be a 2027 hit.

It is really amazing that Jimmy can still carry out a conversation, something Chomsky is no longer able to accomplish. For this reason, it feels like Chomsky is closer to death's door than Carter.