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assistant coach for the Anahiem Ducks, Mike Smithers, being treated for stage III melanoma on the lymph nodes, according to NHL reporter Chris Johnson on twitter

27 Nena – 99 Red Balloons 20 Blondie – Atomic +2 19 George Michael – Careless Whisper 18 Soft Cell – Tainted Love +2 14 David Bowie – Ashes to Ashes 13 Pet Shop Boys – It’s a Sin 4 Kraftwerk – The Model/Computer Love -6

went with Willie Nelson to continue the trend of "people i wouldn't have considered to be on death's door suddenly dying"

ditto

early reports that Bobby Hull has passed away. a storied hall-of fame player, Stanley Cup champion, voted as one of the best 100 players in NHL history, and lots of hardware and all-star appearances to show for it. outside of hockey he was not particularly known for his humanitarian efforts or general good conduct.

Bob Jones, assistant coach for the Ottawa Senators, diagnosed with ALS

48 ABBA - The Winner Takes It All 45 Blondie – Atomic 42 Soft Cell – Tainted Love 41 David Bowie – Ashes to Ashes 41 The Specials – Ghost Town -6 35 The Jam – Going Underground / Dreams of Children 34 The Police – Don't Stand So Close to Me 31 The Pretenders – Brass in Pocket 30 Blondie – Call Me +4 29 The Specials – Too Much Too Young 28 David Bowie & Queen – Under Pressure 28 Adam & the Ants – Stand and Deliver 28 Adam & the Ants – Prince Charming 24 Roxy Music – Jealous Guy 23 The Police – Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic 22 The Jam – Start! 16 M.A.S.H. – Theme from M.A.S.H. (Suicide Is Painless) 15 The Human League – Don't You Want Me 15 Detroit Spinners – Working My Way Back to You 15 Olivia Newton-John & ELO – Xanadu 14 John Lennon – Woman 14 Dexy's Midnight Runners – Geno 13 Odyssey – Use It Up and Wear It Out  8 ABBA – Super Trouper 7 Bucks Fizz – Making Your Mind Up

reminds me of an incident that happened in the NHL a few years ago: Chris Pronger took a slapshot to the chest and collapsed shortly after (warning). he later explains what happens here (to save a click: it's called 'commotio cordis' his heart skipped a single beat, resulting in less oxygen being pumped throughout his body and eventually causing him to pass out). he went on to play hockey for another 14 years. like you say though, Hamlin is unconscious so it's obviously more severe. here's hoping he makes a full recovery.

welp, that's awkward. gonna have to sub in Robert Wagner

relunctanly removed Salman Rushdie and Bam Margera (decided to take the risk with Phil Collins and Steven Tyler in theor place)

went with Woodward

they forgot

my nifty top fifty: Ayatollah Ali Khameni, Rolf Harris, Perves Musharraf, Joanne Woodward, Stella Stevens, Shannon Doherty, Roberta Flack, Jimmy Carter, James Watson, Toby Keith, Linda Nolan, Sonny Rollins, Ryan O’Neal, Andy Tayler (Duran Duran), Ted Kaczynski, Bob Barker, Doug Wilson, Donald Sterling, Milan Kundera, Michael Caine, John B. Goodenough, William Daniels, Ruth Buzzi, Tony Bennett, Henry Kissinger, Lindsey Buckingham, Zubin Mehta, Ted Turner, Robert Munsch, Rosalyn Carter, Jeremiah Green (Modest Mouse), (died before the starting line, subbed for Robert Wagner) Harry Belafonte, Willie O’Ree, Dikembe Mutombo, Sandra Day O’Conner, Quentin Blake, Janis Paige, Ricou Browning Alice Munro Glynis Johns Steven Tyler Peter Marshall Bobby Knight Tim Commerford (Rage Against the Machine), Gordon Lightfoot Phil Collins Betsy Rawls Lynne Reid Banks Tom Stafford Willie Mays

looks like Pink Floyd’s “Another Brick in the Wall” was immediately removed after the first post?

both looked fine when i did my annual sweep of the web for updates on my previous picks. Glock did have COVID earlier this year, but seems to have recovered. Gehry seems to be indestructable (or very private about any health struggles... then again architects seem to live forever)

I hear Verne Gagne has Alzheimer's disease

18 Donna Summer - I feel Love +4 0 David Bowie - Space Oddity -6

former captain of the bruins, Don McKenney, died over the weekend at age 88 he scored 237 goals, totalling 582 points, in 798 NHL games.

doctor: "you are going to be recieving end-of-life treatment" Pele: "yay! can't wait" doctor: "well, he seems to be responding well"

Penguins defenceman Kris Letang suffers a stroke not career threatening (let alone life threatening), but seeing as this is his second one, he’s worth keeping an eye on in the future

Paul Shrade, who worked on Robert Kennedy’s campaign and was shot in the head during Robert’s assassination, dead at 97.

Alan Park, from the long-running satirical Royal Canadian Air Force troop, has passed away aged 60 after a long battle with cancer prominent Royal Canadian Air Farce official cast members (by which I mean they are not just supporting/occasional cast): Don Ferguson (76 yo) Luba Goy (77 yo) Craig Lauzon (51 yo) Jessica Holmes (49 yo) Penelope Corrin (46 yo) Dave Broadbent (died 2016) Roger Abbott (died 2011) John Morgan (died 2004) Alan Park (died 2022)

gets a standing ovation on return to toronto. recieves some assistance waving to the crowd, but otherwise still seems in the early stages. poor guy still has an awful journey ahead.

names i'm considering outside of the ones in the above lists, or featured on the DL main (note: depending on your location they may not meet the fame requirement): Ted Turner (television producer: founder of CNN/TNT), 84, lewy body dementia since 2018 Michael Caine (actor), 89, old and frail, yall are aware Borje Salming (hall of fame hockey player), 71, ALS, already lost ability to speak and eat Stella Stevens (actress), 84, dementia for years (tip of the hat to goosebury for the suggestion elsewhere on the site) Lindsey Buckingham (fleetwood mac), 73, emergency heart surgery in 2019 and undisclosed 'ongoing' health issues cancelling all concerts this year (not even postponing) and lack of updates. Alice Munro (nobel prize-winning author), 91, in poor health for years (i'm stubborn and will keep her on my list until she goes) Sir Quentin Blake (artist, and illustrator: Roald Dahl), 90, just old (one of those 'surprised he's still alive' entries) Gordon Lightfoot (Singer), 84, emphysema and somewhat frail Roger Corman (Director/Producer) 96, just old others that i'm considering for the role of joker, just because of general health concerns: Phil Collins, Salman Rushdie, Jimmy Buffett, Tim Curry

cool, another hit for my 2021 list