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Adam David Miller (wiki), African-American poet, supposedly dead at 98. Notes attached to last edit say: "His death was announced on KPFA radio in Berkeley, CA. Unable to find obit to credit yet."

Your initial argument for Bryant being the most “significant” was Google trends. It’s likely many of the people Googling worldwide were trying to find out who he actually was after he started trending on socials. ~160 (3/4) of the world’s countries have never had a basketball team feature in an international level competition. The year’s most significant death is not bloody Kobe Bryant.

Why? They’re not Siamese twins. Brooks has a lot of showbiz friends. Including the likes of Norman Lear and Dick Van Dyke. I don’t the death on one of them is exactly going to push him over the edge, especially when he seems to be fine health wise.

That’s precisely why I never queried the original title of the thread. I thought it was to discuss the franchise in general, not just the movie.

Because he’s healthy and still somewhat active. The fact that he hasn’t died this year and is still making occasional appearances is testament to that. Next.

Well if you want to weigh “significance” largely on tragedy/manner of death and reaction to it then technically George Floyd trumps Bryant... and yet I don’t think anyone would claim Floyd is more notable than Connery.

Gordon Van Wylen (wiki), President of Hope College in Holland, Michigan (1972–1987) dead from COVID-19 at 100.

That’s because it was a shock/unexpected death with tragic circumstances that everyone wanted to read about. Connery is hands down the most notable person to have died this year. Edit: Toast beat me to it.

Maybe Prince Philip got a Prince Albert?

Not too sure I want to live on this planet anymore to be honest.

Poor woman, she’s died 3 times in the last 24 hours.

Was watching BBC News earlier. They were covering the Diana interview and the fact that the BBC has now launched a new investigation into the dirty tactics used by Bashir to secure the interview. Anyway, they noted at the end of the newspiece that Bashir was still seriously ill in hospital with COVID. That's 2 weeks now. Not looking good.

Looks like I jinxed it when we reviewed the Who's Line is it Anyway (UK) lineup back in late May. Let's try it again. Tbh, I'm very surprised only Peter Cook and John Sessions have gone.

W (part 1/3) Johnny Wakelin 1939 – Living Wiki UK rock and roll, pop and reggae singer from Brighton, Sussex 18/01/1975 Black Superman (Muhammad Ali) #7 Released as Johnny Wakelin and the Kinshasa Band 24/07/1976 In Zaire #4 Junior Walker and the All Stars Wiki American R&B, pop and rock multi-instrumentalist and singer, born in Blytheville, Arkansas and raised in South Bend, Indiana, during the 1960s he recorded for Motown Records Junior Walker 14 Jun 1931 – 23 Nov 1995 (64) Independent obit 26/08/1972 Walk in the Night #16 27/01/1973 Take Me Girl, I'm Ready #16 30/06/1973 Way Back Home #35 NB: Apart from Walker himself, no bloody idea who recorded on these. Had enough difficulty with their 60s lineup (which I'm still not confident about). There's not even any band credits on the accompanying albums for the three singles above! The Walker Brothers Wiki American pop group of the 1960s and 1970s from Los Angeles, California, all three brothers had successful solo careers Gary Walker 09 Mar 1942 – Living John Walker 12 Nov 1943 – 07 May 2011 (67) BBC obit Scott Walker 09 Jan 1943 – 22 Mar 2019 (76) Guardian obit 17/01/1976 No Regrets #7 Joe Walsh 20 Nov 1947 – Living Wiki American rock singer-songwriter and guitarist from Wichita, Kansads born as Joseph Fidler, also a member of bands the James Gang and Eagles (the latter of which he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with in 1998) 16/07/1977 Rocky Mountain EP #39 08/07/1978 Life's Been Good #14 Dexter Wansel 22 Aug 1950 – Living Wiki American R&B and jazz fusion musician, composer and arranger from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 20/05/1978 All Night Long #59 War Wiki American funk rock band from Long Beach, California, formed in 1969, saxophonist Charles Miller was stabbed to death during a botched street robbery in Los Angeles in June 1980, percussionist Papa Dee Allen collapsed on stage and died from a brain aneurysm in August 1988 Thomas "Papa Dee" Allen 18 Jul 1931 – 30 Aug 1988 (57) Mention of death Harold Ray Brown 17 Mar 1946 – Living B.B. Dickerson 03 Aug 1949 – 02 Apr 2021 (71) Billboard obit Lonnie Jordan 21 Nov 1948 – Living Charles Miller 02 Jun 1939 – 04 Jun 1980 (41) FindAGrave memorial Lee Oskar 24 Mar 1948 – Living Howard Scott 15 Mar 1946 – Living 24/01/1976 Low Rider #12 26/06/1976 Me and Baby Brother #21 Originally released in 1973 14/01/1978 Galaxy #14 15/04/1978 Hey Senorita #40 Anita Ward 20 Dec 1956 – Living Wiki American disco and R&B singer from Memphis, Tennessee 02/06/1979 Ring My Bell #1 Clifford T. Ward 10 Feb 1944 – 18 Dec 2001 (57) Guardian obit Wiki UK folk rock singer-songwriter from Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire 30/06/1973 Gaye #8 26/01/1974 Scullery #37 Michael Ward 1959 – Living Discogs UK soprano singer from Workington, Cumberland, appeared on the TV talent show Opportunity Knocks in 1973 and became it's youngest ever winner 29/09/1973 Let There be Peace on Earth (Let it Begin with Me) #15 Dionne Warwick 12 Dec 1940 – Living Wiki American singer, actress and television host from Orange, New Jersey, started her career in the backing group The Gospelaires with her sister Dee Dee, cousin Cissy Houston and Doris Troy, Burt Bacharach heard her on a session with The Drifters and she was signed up to her own contract, has won six Grammy Awards, was the maternal cousin of Whitney Houston 19/10/1974 Then Came You #29 Released as Dionne Warwick and The Detroit Spinners Johnny "Guitar" Watson 03 Feb 1935 – 17 May 1996 (61) Independent obit Wiki American blues, soul and funk singer, guitarist and pianist from Houston, Texas 28/08/1976 I Need it #35 23/04/1977 A Real Mother For Ya #44 Jeff Wayne's War of the Worlds 01 Jul 1943 – Living Wiki American-born UK composer and musician, born in Forest Hills, Queens, New York and raised in London, noted for having written over 3000 advertising jingles 09/09/1978 The Eve of the War #36 The Weathermen (aka Jonathan King) 06 Dec 1944 – Living Wiki UK singer-songwriter and record producer from Marylebone, London, discovered and named Genesis in 1967, founded UK Records in 1972, produced songs for the Bay City Rollers and 10cc, convicted of sleeping with underage boys in the 1980s and sentenced to seven years in prison 16/01/1971 It's the Same Old Song #19 Cover of a single by Four Tops Mary Wells 13 May 1943 – 26 Jul 1992 (49) Independent obit Wiki American R&B and soul singer from Detroit, Michigan, the first star of Motown Records 08/07/1972 My Guy (re-release) #14 West Ham United Cup Squad Discogs UK football club, formed in London in 1895 as Thames Ironworks F.C. before renaming themselves to West Ham United F.C. in 1900, this record comprised of players from the 1974–75 FA Cup Final team, Billy Bonds was awarded an MBE in 1988, Trevor Brooking was awarded a MBE in 1981, promoted to CBE in 1999 and knighted in 2004 Billy Bonds 17 Sep 1946 – Living Trevor Brooking 02 Oct 1948 – Living Mervyn Day 26 Jun 1955 – Living Bobby Gould 12 Jun 1946 – Living Pat Holland 13 Sep 1950 – Living Billy Jennings 20 Feb 1952 – Living Frank Lampard 20 Sep 1948 – Living Kevin Lock 27 Dec 1953 – Living John McDowell 07 Sep 1951 – Living Graham Paddon 24 Aug 1950 – 19 Nov 2007 (57) Independent obit Alan Taylor 14 Nov 1953 – Living Tommy Taylor 26 Sep 1951 – Living 10/05/1975 I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles #31 Barry White 12 Sep 1944 – 04 Jul 2003 (58) Guardian obit Wiki American R&B, soul, funk and disco singer-songwriter, pianist, record producer and composer from Galveston, Texas, real name Barry Eugene Carter, known for his distinctive bass-baritone voice and romantic themed songs, one of the best selling artists of all-time having sold over 100 million records worldwide, winner of two Grammy Awards 09/06/1973 I'm Gonna Love You Just a Little Bit More Baby #23 26/01/1974 Never, Never Gonna Give Ya Up #14 17/08/1974 Can't Get Enough of Your Love, Babe #8 02/11/1974 You're the First, the Last, My Everything #1 08/03/1975 What am I Gonna do with You #5 24/05/1975 I'll do Anything You Want Me to #20 27/12/1975 Let the Music Play #9 06/03/1976 You See the Trouble with Me #2 21/08/1976 Baby, We Better Try to Get it Together #15 13/11/1976 Don't Make Me Wait Too Long #17 05/03/1977 I'm Qualified to Satisfy You #37 15/10/1977 It's Ecstasy When You Lay Down Next to Me #40 16/12/1978 Just the Way You are #12 Cover of a single by Billy Joel 24/03/1979 Sha La La Means I Love You #55 Chris White 07 Mar 1943 – Living Wiki UK singer-songwriter, musician and record producer from Barnet, Hertfordshire, best known as the frontman of rock band The Zombies, with whom he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2019 20/03/1976 Spanish Wine #37 Tam White 12 Jul 1942 – 21 Jun 2010 (67) Guardian obit Wiki UK blues vocalist and actor from Edinburgh, Scotland 15/03/1975 What in the World's Come Over You #36 Tony Joe White 23 Jul 1943 – 24 Oct 2018 (75) Guardian obit Wiki American swamp rock singer-songwriter and guitarist from Oak Grove, Louisiana, nicknamed the "Swamp Fox" 06/06/1970 Groupie Girl #22

True. Is there a list somewhere of all the people Icke has said are reptilian humanoids? Could be a good shout for a new topic on here.

To be honest... Cyril Smith is fair game. I don't think anyone is disputing that. The Edward Heath stuff was fabricated by that fantasist Carl Beech.

Also can't believe his QI colleague Stephen Fry, who has been the size of a house most his life, outlived him. Then again, look at Brian Blessed.

Thanks YW. Such a strange act. Reasonably well known considering they were essentially a one hit wonder for their Automatic Lover, #35 and yet not the song I was expecting... I’m very familiar with “Baby Baby” because of its use in popular culture. It didn’t even chart, but seems to be their signature song... and yet I don’t really understand how it grew to being so widely known in the timespan from its original release? Also unusual that Edwards is still with them as the last remaining original member. Drummers are normally the first out the door and punk bands in particular would often dispose of and replace their drummers within a couple of years.

Other than Mel Brooks (94) himself, just three credited Blazing Saddles cast members still alive: Burton Gilliam (82), Robyn Hilton (76) and child actor Rodney Allen Rippy (52). Unusually high mortality rate for a film from the mid-70s with such a big cast.

V Frankie Valli 03 May 1934 – Living Wiki American pop rock singer from Newark, New Jersey, real name Francesco Stephen Castelluccio, best known as the lead singer of The Four Seasons, known for his powerful falsetto voice 12/12/1970 You're Ready Now #11 01/02/1975 My Eyes Adored You #5 21/06/1975 Swearin' to God #31 17/04/1976 Fallen Angel #11 26/08/1978 Grease #2 Featured in the 1978 film Grease Randy VanWarmer 30 Mar 1955 – 12 Jan 2004 (48) LA Times obit Wiki American soft rock singer-songwriter and guitarist from Indian Hills, Colorado 04/08/1979 Just When I Needed You Most #8 Táta Vega 07 Oct 1951 – Living Wiki American R&B vocalist from Queens, Long Island, New York, real name Carmen Rosa Vega 26/05/1979 Get it Up For Love / I Just Keep Thinking About You Baby #52 The Velvelettes Wiki American R&B and soul girl group from Detroit, Michigan, formed in 1961 and disbanded in 1970, Tilley was a later member of Martha Reeves and the Vandellas Carolyn Gill 10 Aug 1949 – Living Annette Rogers-McMillan 03 Feb 1947 – 14 Oct 2004 (57) Mention of death Sandra Tilley 06 May 1945 – 09 Sep 1981 (36) FindAGrave memorial 31/07/1971 These Things Will Keep Me Loving You #34 Originally released in 1966 The Vibrators Wiki UK punk rock band from London, formed in 1976 John "Eddie" Edwards 01 Apr 1951 – Living John Ellis 01 Jun 1952 – Living Knox 04 Sep 1945 – Living Gary Tibbs 25 Jan 1958 – Living 18/03/1978 Automatic Lover #35 17/06/1978 Judy Says (Knock You in the Head) #70 The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra Wiki Austrian orchestra from Vienna, formed in 1842 18/12/1971 The "Onedin Line" Theme #15 Theme to the television drama series The Onedin Line (1971–1980) Village People Wiki American disco group from New York City, New York, formed in 1977 by producer Jacques Morali (1947–1991) and disbanded in 1985, reformed in 1987 and active since, the group's name refers to Greenwich Village in Manhattan, New York City which is known for its large gay population, Alex Briley's brother Jonathan is believed to have been "The Falling Man" photographed during the September 11th attacks Promotional members: Alex Briley 12 Apr 1951 – Living David Hodo 07 Jul 1947 – Living Glenn Hughes 18 Jul 1950 – 04 Mar 2001 (50) Guardian obit Randy Jones 13 Sep 1952 – Living Felipe Rose 12 Jan 1954 – Living Victor Willis 01 Jul 1951 – Living 03/12/1977 San Francisco (You've Got Me) #45 25/11/1978 Y.M.C.A. #1 17/03/1979 In the Navy #2 16/06/1979 Go West #15 Later popularised by the Pet Shop Boys NB: A difficult act to write a lineup for because the records above all used session musicians. A touring/promotional group were created to accompany the hits and only lead singer Victor Willis crossed over between the recording studio and the group's public face. Violinski Wiki UK rock band, formed in 1977 and disbanded in 1984, bass player Mike de Albuquerque and violinist Mik Kaminski were also members of Electric Light Orchestra Mike de Albuquerque 24 Jun 1947 – Living Andy Brown 15 Aug 1947 – 23 Aug 2000 (53) Mention of death Baz Dunnery c. Jun 1951 – 29 May 2008 (56) Local obit John Hodgson 1952 – Living Mik Kaminski 02 Sep 1951 – Living Paul Mann no info available John Marcangelo 1950 – Living 17/02/1979 Clog Dance #17 NB: Lineup comes from the accompanying album. Not sure if all seven of them played on the single. Voyage Wiki French disco and pop group from Paris, formed in 1977 and disbanded in 1982 Marc Chantereau 01 Dec 1947 – Living Pierre-Alain Dahan 23 Mar 1943 – 23 Dec 2013 (70) Mention of death Sauveur Mallia 01 Jan 1949 – Living Sylvia Mason-James 08 Dec 1958 – Living André "Slim" Pezin 25 Oct 1945 – 18 Jan 2024 (78) Obit 17/06/1978 From East to West / Scots Machine #13 25/11/1978 Souvenirs #56 24/03/1979 Let's Fly Away #38 Voyager Wiki UK pop rock band from Newbury, Berkshire, formed in 1977 and disbanded in 1981 with a reunion in 2006, drummer Marter was also a member of 1970s band Mr. Big Paul French 19 May 1949 – Living Paul Hirsh 1953 – Living Chris Hook 1952 – Living John "Martyr" Marter c. 1954 – Living 26/05/1979 Halfway Hotel #33

Get her confused with Gloria Allred, also a feminist lawyer, who turns 80 next year. Is Gloria the Yanks' answer to Karen?

U UFO Wiki UK hard rock band from London, formed in 1968 and disbanded in 1983, later active 1984–1989 and since 1991, guitarist Schenker was an early member of Scorpions Phil Mogg 15 Apr 1948 – Living Andy Parker 21 Mar 1952 – Living Paul Raymond 16 Nov 1945 – 13 Apr 2019 (73) Herald obit Michael Schenker 10 Jan 1955 – Living Pete Way 07 Aug 1951 – 14 Aug 2020 (69) Guardian obit 05/08/1978 Only You Can Rock Me #50 27/01/1979 Doctor Doctor #35 31/03/1979 Shoot Shoot #48 U.K. Wiki UK progressive rock supergroup, formed in 1977 and disbanded in 1980 with reunions in 2009 and 2011–2015, Eddie Jobson was also a member of Yes, Roxy Music, Curved Air and Jethro Tull, John Wetton was also a member of Asia, King Crimson, Uriah Heep, Family and Roxy Music, drummer Terry Bozzio was known for his work with Frank Zappa Terry Bozzio 27 Dec 1950 – Living Eddie Jobson 28 Apr 1955 – Living John Wetton 12 Jun 1949 – 31 Jan 2017 (67) BBC obit 30/06/1979 Nothing to Lose #67 U.K. Subs Wiki UK punk rock band from London, formed in 1976 Pete Davies c. 1953 – Living Nicky Garratt 1955 – Living Charlie Harper 25 May 1944 – Living Paul Slack 17 Feb 1957 – Living 23/06/1979 Stranglehold #26 08/09/1979 Tomorrow's Girls #28 01/12/1979 She's Not There / Kicks EP #36 Piero Umiliani 17 Jul 1926 – 14 Feb 2001 (74) Mention of death Wiki Italian composer, conductor and musician from Florence, known for his film scores 30/04/1977 Mah Na Mah Na #8 Better known after being popularised by The Muppets, as well as Benny Hill on his TV show The Undertones Wiki UK punk rock and new wave band from Derry/Londonderry, Northern Ireland, formed in 1974 and disbanded in 1983 and active since 1999, lead vocalist Feargal Sharkey later had a successful solo career – he was awarded an OBE in 2019 Michael Bradley 13 Aug 1959 – Living Billy Doherty 10 Jul 1958 – Living Damian O'Neill 15 Jan 1961 – Living John O'Neill 26 Aug 1957 – Living Feargal Sharkey 13 Aug 1958 – Living 21/10/1978 Teenage Kicks #31 03/02/1979 Get Over You #57 28/04/1979 Jimmy Jimmy #16 21/07/1979 Here Comes the Summer #34 20/10/1979 You've Got My Number (Why Don't You Use it) #32 Undisputed Truth Wiki American disco, soul and funk group, formed in 1970 and assembled by produced Norman Whitfield (1940–2008) for Motown Records, vocalist Taka Boom is the younger sister of singer-songwriter Chaka Khan Tyrone "Lil Ty" Barkley 15 Apr 1946 – 13 Feb 2017 (70) Mention of death Taka Boom 08 Oct 1954 – Living Joe Harris 18 Jun 1944 – Living Calvin "Dhaakk" Stephenson no info available 22/01/1977 You + Me = Love #43 The Union Gap featuring Gary Puckett Wiki American pop rock group from San Diego, California, their name was inspired from a town in Washington state Dwight Bement 28 Dec 1945 – Living Kerry Chater 07 Aug 1945 – 04 Feb 2022 (76) Obit Gary Puckett 17 Oct 1942 – Living Paul Wheatbread 08 Feb 1946 – Living Gary Withem 22 Aug 1944 – Living 15/06/1974 Young Girl (re-release) #6 Released as Gary Puckett & The Union Gap

I'm not sure. Other than Derek Draper do we know any notable names currently battling it who would receive a QO?