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Long serving Fulham left back Fred Callaghan dead at 77

Greek actress Irene Papas dead

I repeat, 21/9

September 21st

Werner Herzog 80 today. The great man is still very active recently publishing his debut novel about the Japanese soldier who stayed on in the jungle for 29 years believing that WWII was still ongoing.

Another American golfer has a birthday today. Ray Floyd turns 80 and had a pretty successful career winning The US Open in 1986 and joint 2nd in The Open to Jack Nicklaus in 1978.

Moldovan swimmer Yuri Bashkatov, Olympic silver medallist at 1988 and 1992 games, dead at 54

Add in Vince McNeice to make it a trio of ex Watford players passing away within days of each other. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vince_McNeice

Panamanian boxer Rigoberto Riasco counted out at 69. Was WBC Super bantamweight champion in 1976

R&B singer Mable John dead at 91 She was the first female singer signed to Tamla Motown

American jazz musician Joey DeFrancesco has died aged 51. Recorded more than 30 albums and did sessions for a whole host of leading jazz musicians. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joey_DeFrancesco

Sorry for the confusion, didn't realise that I was mixing up two different players with similar surname both of whom played for Athletic Bilbao. Have edited my previous post to show correct details (and the fact he did not break Maradona's leg)

Alberto Martin Goicoechea has died aged 67. Most famous for scoring a hat-trick against Real Madrid when Malaga beat them 6-2 https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alberto_Martín_Goicoechea

The oldest penguin in Edinburgh Zoo, the World's oldest northern rockhopper, has died aged 35 after being attacked by a fox. RIP Mrs Wolowitz https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2022/08/12/worlds-oldest-penguin-killed-fox-edinburgh-zoo/

Italian goalkeeper Claudio Garella dead at 67. Pretty decent career playing for Sampdoria and then a very successful time at Verona when they won their one and only Scudetto in 1984/85 before moving to Maradona's Napoli winning the domestic double in 1986/87 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Claudio_Garella

Hungarian Jozsef Toth has died aged 70 played in 1978 and 1982 finals https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/József_Tóth_(footballer,_born_1951)

Mexican TV and film star Manuel Ojeda has died aged 81. Seems to have had a very extensive career including a role as a villain in Romancing The Stone https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manuel_Ojeda#Television

Paul's brother-in-law John Eastman has died @PaulMcCartney My dear brother-in-law, John Eastman, has passed away. Having known each other for over 50 years it is an extremely sad time for me, and our families. John was a great man. One of the nicest and smartest people I have had the good luck to have known in my life.

Music entrepreneur and founder of Metropolis Records Dave Heckman died aged 68 on 29th July. Found out about this via Desert Mountain Tribe facebook page. They're an excellent psych-rock band on his label. https://www.inquirer.com/obituaries/dave-heckman-obituary-metropolis-records-digital-underground-music-philadelphia-20220804.html

Mitzi Gaynor for me, very active on social media and looks great for nearly 91 plus I share her September 4 birth date

Notts County defender Mick Jones has died age 75 Managed quite a few teams and assistant manager as well including Leeds, QPR and Crystal Palace. Worked with Neil Warnock in a few of those jobs. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mick_Jones_(footballer,_born_1947)

St Elsewhere was my first choice then changed my mind, just as well. Wee point about my pick Marcus Welby, MD it ran from 1969 to 1976, you have it down as 1995 @MortalCaso Best of luck to all in the game.

Philippine actress Cherie Gil has died aged 59 https://mb.com.ph/2022/08/05/cherie-gil-passes-away/

Former Liverpool chairman and owner David Moores has died aged 76 https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12657015/former-liverpool-chairman-david-moores-dies-aged-76