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Ervin Drake, who wrote the English lyrics to Quando, Quando, Quando and also It was a Very Good Year (covered by Frank Sinatra) and I Believe (Frankie Laine, The Bachelors, Robson & Jerome et al). has died aged 95.

Crime writer Ruth Rendell in a critical but stable condition after suffering a stroke.

Frank Carson's widow Ruth, has died three years after her husband. To paraphrase Frank, the report's a 'cracker'

Edited to add 'Beaky' to the line-up.

They aren't really holding tight, thats two of the five gone by the age of 70 now. Dying in order too; Beaky should be worried.

Dozy, forever dozing. Trevor Ward-Davies from Dave Dee, Dozy Mick & Tich has died aged 70

Robert Kinoshita died 9th December '14, aged 100.

Former Wolves owner Sir Jack Hayward, dead at 91.

Lighten up - its only a game.

That 'old bloke' was named Bernard Jordan. Bernard Jordan's wife Irene has died just days later.

Polish rider Michal Hernik has been found dead during the third stage of the Dakar Rally. No obvious sign of an accident.

That 'old bloke' was named Bernard Jordan. With all due respect I didn't think anyone would know who I was talking about if I'd just said his name... Of course, 'old bloke' makes it so much clearer.

That 'old bloke' was named Bernard Jordan.

Bess Myerson did indeed die in 2014, on December 14th. However, according to this New York Times report, it was not publicly announced and was only disclosed in public records today.

They made Cannon and Ball look like Fry and Laurie I saw Little & Large in Blackpool Summer Season many years ago(in the 70s); actually not too bad (though that may be have been down to my under-developed sense of humour at the time), certainly much better than the majority of their TV output. Having said that, I feel a certain empathy with those who were dragged along to Billy Graham's Crusades, as my attendance at this event was entirely down to matriarchal pressure.

Qualifying obit for those interested.

Here's my team, quite a few survivors from last year (and the year before etc.) New selections in bold. Richard Davies (Joker) Emile Ford; Daphne Fowler John Glenn; Bernard Haitink; Gerald Harper; Buck Henry Colin Jeavons George Johnson Patricia Knatchbull; Sheila Mercier; Les Munro; Cormac Murphy O’Connor Pete Murray; I. M. Pei; Dudley Simpson; Nobby Stiles; Joseph Wapner; Peter Wyngarde; Jimmy Young. Hopefully a few uniques who won't see the end of the year.

I went for Olivia de Haviland for no reason (other than she's old).

Happy New Year to our friends down under

Is The Duke of Wellington any good to anyone for a last-minute score?

but, your contest, your decision, I won't mind either way (unless said team is full of low-hangers who'll all expire next week).

Eric 'Winkle' Brown and George A Cooper only made the sub's bench. Thought I'd go with younger and/or possible uniques instead.

My runners have been PM'd as they're rather similar to my DDP entry.

This CAT is a shoe in (ugh) shoo-in!!!

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