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  1. The main list is of about 40 at the moment. I'm not sure if one of them will gain a QO, and a couple of others may have died off radar. I've a theme team of what will mostly be unique picks to put in too.
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    Professional Cyclists

    Hearing that Brian Robinson, the first British rider to complete the Tour de France, has died aged 91.
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    Deathlist Dreaming

    I had a recent dream which involved five celebrity deaths on the same day, all being somewhat controversial individuals. The first two were Bernie Ecclestone and Rupert Murdoch of natural causes, the next was an assassination of Putin, followed by a major UK politician's aircraft going missing on an overseas trip, and finally Trump carking it in mysterious circumstances. TV news was in meltdown, with no idea as to where to go next.
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    Renowned Mountaineers, Feeling Peaky?

    Mountaineer Hilaree Nelson, 49, dies in the descent of Mount Manaslu in the Himalayas.
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    Queen Elizabeth II

    The last issue of Private Eye had an article that hinted that they knew she was seriously ill with not long left. I suspect there will be a lot more in the next issue, due out tomorrow.
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    Old Folkies Home

    I accidentally won some tickets to see them a few years ago by simply liking a social media account of the local bus company. I didn't go.
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    Vladimir Putin

    The Daily Express (yes, I know!) is reporting a failed assassination attempt. Most probably utter twaddle. Ukraine LIVE: Horror as report Putin's motorcade attacked with explosives rattles Russia | World | News | Express.co.uk
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    Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

    There's rumours going around that he's carked it for good this time. I've not found a credible confirmation yet.
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    Presenters

    Michael Barratt dead at 94.
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    Derby Dead Pool 2022

    My only hit was on January 1st. Everyone else I've picked is still alive, and the local TT rider I have as my joker managed to get through the whole meeting without crashing once.
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    The Dead of 2022

    Usually it's due to waiting for official confirmation before going ahead. Sometimes there's also a delay until close relatives have been informed.
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    The Chequered Flag

    Two more deaths at the TT today, with the second sidecar race claiming Roger and Bradley Stockton. Isle of Man TT Races on Twitter: "It is with deep sense of sorrow that the Isle of Man TT Races can announce the loss of Roger and Bradley Stockton following an incident on the final lap of the second Sidecar Race of TT 2022. We extend our deepest sympathy to their families, loved ones and friends. https://t.co/IHA3lM5XCt" / Twitter The Senior TT, scheduled for this afternoon, hasn't yet taken place due to the weather.
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    The Chequered Flag

    Another TT death today with the passing of sidecar passenger Olivier Lavorel. His pilot César Chanel is in a critical condition.
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    Death By Jazz

    Trobonist Grachan Moncur III, 85. https://www.npr.org/2022/06/03/1103013844/grachan-moncur-iii-trailblazing-blue-note-trombonist-dies-at-85
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    The Chequered Flag

    TT rider Mark Purslow died after a crash at this evening's practice session. https://twitter.com/ttracesofficial/status/1532112577848827907?t=b0Mfmg6Gk2PlHyWmXk3Aeg&s=19
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    Three Steps To Heaven

    I've heard from a contact in the States that Ronnie Hawkins was taken off life-support a few hours ago.
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    Dead Pop Stars

    Dave Gahan did cover a Neil Young song on his solo album released last year, oddly enough!
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    Comedians & Comedy Writers

    Reece Dinsdale reports the death of Eric Chappell, writer of Rising Damp and Home To Roost, amongst others: https://twitter.com/reece_dinsdale/status/1517871582768738306
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    Tiger Woods

    The organisers of the Masters also have some fairly odd rules regarding TV coverage, which restricts what footage broadcasters can show.
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    June Brown

    Dead. EastEnders veteran June Brown dies at 95 - BBC News
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    The Next Piper At The Gates Of Heaven

    Don Craine appeared on yesterday's episode of Antiques Roadshow, showing off various bits of memorabilia from the Eel Pie Island club. I didn't catch a mention of his death at the end of the episode.
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    Baseball

    A variant of baseball used to be popular in Wales (and to a lesser extent in Liverpool), with BBC Cymru broadcasting fixtures, particularly the annual Wales v England game.
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    Stairway To Heaven/ Highway To Hell

    Mark Lanegan has died, aged 57, according to his Twitter feed:
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    Dead Pop Stars

    Gary Brooker died on the 19th of February, according to the Procul Harum Twitter account:
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    Ideas and possibilities for 2023

    Kristofferson looked and sounded awful when he played Glastonbury a few years ago. I'm surprised he's still here.
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