Sean

There are 2 names I won`t reveal as have been told in confidence by those close to them.But will give some hints 1) A former Cabinet minister under Margaret Thatcher who has Alzheimer`s that hasn`t been disclosed.The man in question when I saw him last year at a private event looked ok and good for his age but didnt say much (although I didnt get a chance to speak to him) 2)An actress best known for working at Granada and ITV but has worked on a few notable BBC productions as well.Has starred in soap operas and sitcoms as well as a range of TV dramas. and starred in a fair few films I was told several years ago she was in a care home with severe Alzheimer's and regularly thought she was still on set at Granada when roaming around the facility.This has never been disclosed publicly either. Second is more of a household name than the first but both will widely obit when they go.

Gormley isn`t famous enough for DL.DDP Drop 40 absolutely but the main DL no chance. All others are good calls. However Vanesssa Redgrave surely has to be a drop next year based on those still left?

I forgot about Johnnie Walker and forgot to keep Roberta Flack on the keep list.

https://youtube.com/shorts/0Cqa4p6OpvY?si=LbgGVeO_dWFfQv5s

A reminder of why many of us are saying Frankie Valli.He makes Joe Biden and Mitch McConnell look cogent and sprightly.Definitely giving Weekend at Bernie's Vibes.

Valli looks like death warmed up and is no not fit state to appear on stage.He isn't even performing anymore by any sense of the word. Hanna is a good shout.

Do you mean Kelly or Rock?

Keep: Jimmy Carter Pete Murray Dick Van Dyke Alan Greenspan Stanley Baxter Mel Brooks Sandy Gall Cleo Laine Desmond Morris Jean Marie Le Pen Noam Chomsky Imelda Marcos Buzz Aldrin Gene Hackman Robert Wagner Joanne Woodward Clint Eastwood Norman Tebbit Dennis Skinner Prunella Scales Ted Turner Denis Law Esther Rantzen Nigel Starmer Smith Linda Nolan Bring Back: David Attenborough Douglas Hurd Angie Dickinson Yoko Ono Rex Williams Emperor Akihito Brian Wilson Linda Ronstadt Marianne Faithful Jake The Snake Roberts New: Ray Anthony Eva Marie Saint June Lockhart Alan Bergman Gene Shalit Leontyne Price William Daniels Teddie Beverley Tom Lehrer Tippi Hedren Frankie Valli King Charles Bruce Willis Mike Peters Sophie Kinsella

I don't feel comfortable naming her as I provided her home care so still feel bound by confidentiality.Last saw her a few months before she died and although ailing could still walk faster than most 50 year olds.

The only supercentenarian I have ever met had insanely good genes and a lot of luck but she was always very determined and insanely active until about 108 which I think probably helped her immensely. Then again a friend of mines great Nan died aged 109 last year and lived a fulfilling but unremarkable life in how she approached things or took care if herself other than a positive attitude so who knows.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-14105621/Cheers-star-George-Wendt-seen-frail-wheelchair-LA-clinic-dialysis.html?ito=social-facebook&fbclid=IwY2xjawGt3y5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHc1i6b15xPKaArbO5qHMmg4bS89ktndPMqeDB-XlG-tPiix8mmYU4pc96A_aem_Q_VzTw4KTYetLXUh5FOXsQ : George Wendt of Cheers pictured in a wheelchair leaving a dialysis clinic.

Definitely looks like her owner.

One political name worthy of being on the radar is the outgoing West Virginia Governor who has just been elected Senator Jim Justice.Justice turns 74 next year and was said to weigh 368 lbs standing at 6 foot 8 in 2019 giving him a BMI of 40.He has been hospitalised before and doesn't stand for very long during speeches often delivering the majority of them sitting down.

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1Q4edzMHf8/?mibextid=rS40aB7S9Ucbxw6v :Daily Star gloating at the lack of success this year.Noticed they have got many ages of the candidates wrong.

https://longeviquest.com/supercentenarian/joao-marinho-neto/ Joao Marinho Neto validated last month by Longeviquest.Born in Brazil on the 5th October 1912.He us the second oldest man in the World behind John Tinniswood.

George H Ross might be one to consider.Former Executive vice President and counsel to the Trump organisation and Trumps right hand man on The Apprentice.Turns 97 on January 6th.

No his VP this time around will be J D Vance the junior ( about to become senior for a few days in January) Senator from Ohio.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c39n777l80no Cancer is back again. Facing an "uncertain future".

Emphysema can go on for a long time although his has progressed quickly over 4 years.Definiteky one to consider.

I mean the orange tan is awful but not indicative of his health.His sister was 86 his mother was 88 and his Dad was 93 and he doesn't drink or smoke and has no known health issues other than liking fast food and being slightly on the larger side.Can see him outliving Biden and Bill Clinton.Bush JR however has good age genes and seems OK.No chance he will outlive Carter though as he is immortal.

He doesn't look that bad for a 78 year old man IMO.He doesn't look great but not that bad.Biggest threat I think for him is assassination.

Lung cancer is usually extremely unpleasant in its final stages even with good palliative care.I agree that there are worse slower ways to die.

Cancer can cause horrific deaths .Lung cancer is one of the worst ones to die from.

Definitely not a name worth dropping after all following this news.

People surprise you.My Grandfather was frail as hell albeit no where near as bas as carter but extremely physically unwell and frail to the extreme but when my Nan died from alzheimers he was more relieved than devastated although he was heartbroken.He lived for her but when she died he chanelled that energy Into to his other family .He lasted 21 months.