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Further to a post on another thread. Lance Macklin, Old Etonian, gentleman racing driver and - indirectly - involved in 83 deaths when his car was caught up in the worst motor racing accident of all time is - apparantly - still alive. B 1919, I can't find a year of death on any of the statto-heaven F1 sites I've just surfed.

Richard Whitely being dead makes me wonder how long the fifteen to one fellas got left

Hes been slowly dying and telling horrible jokes for years now... why isnt he on the list? Or can i just not see well.... The one who does ITLL BE ALRIGHT ON THE NIGHT

Why this one slipped through the net amazes me. He used to live up the road and my sister was mates with one of his daughters at school. Ed Bishop Ed Bishop, who died on Wednesday aged 72, was one of some 300 North American actors whose careers are spent in London. In the course of almost 50 years he appeared on television and radio, as well as in films. If he never achieved star status, his pleasing stage presence and distinctive tones, slightly tuned for British ears, meant that he was often the first man to whom directors turned whenever an American was needed. At the same time he was in demand for TV commercials; and it was no disadvantage that his voice bore a resemblance to that of President John Kennedy. Ironically, although no great enthusiast of science fiction, Bishop was much sought after for sf films. He played Commander Ed Straker in the 26 episodes of Gerry Anderson's series UFO, for which he was made to dye his dark hair blond. He provided the voice of Captain Blue in the puppet series Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons and also appeared in the films Battle Beneath the Earth, Doppelganger, Saturn 3 and Stanley Kubrick's 2001 - though in the latter most of his performance as a Pan Am shuttle pilot was cut. The son of a Manhattan banker, he was born George Victor Bishop in Brooklyn, New York, on June 11 1932. He went to Peekskill High School, before studying briefly at teachers' training college then joining the United States Army, which sent him to St John's, Newfoundland; there he became disc jockey with Station VOUS and gained his first acting experience with the St John's Players. After being discharged, young George enrolled at Boston University to study Business Administration, then switched, despite strong protests by his parents, to a drama course at Boston University. This led to a Fulbright grant to study at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, where he adopted the first name Ed, to distinguish himself from an established actor. He expected to return to America in a few months, but after meeting film actors in Soho, he decided to stay: "I was here in London for the duration." Bishop's first professional appearance was in Granada Television's Edge of Truth. He played a sailor in Look Homeward, Angel at the Pembroke Theatre, Croydon, before joining the West End production of Bye, Bye Birdie. Stanley Kubrick then cast him as an ambulance driver in Lolita. After marrying his second wife Hilary Preen, whom he had met in Trafalgar Square, Bishop made his debut on Broadway, as an Englishman in David Merrick's production of The Rehearsal with Coral Browne. He then returned to London, where he attracted considerable attention as John Kennedy in Joan Littlewood's stage production of MacBird. On film, he played Colonel Vogt in The War Lover with Steve McQueen (1962); appeared with Robert Mitchum and Trevor Howard in Man in the Middle (1964); and had parts in the Bond features Diamonds are Forever and You Only Live Twice. In addition, there was regular television work in such series as The Saint and The Baron. In the early 1970s he went to Hollywood, where he appeared in the animated series Star Trek and starred in Pets (1974). But he now felt "something of a Brit". In addition to film roles in Britain, he appeared in the TV series Dick Turpin, Colditz and Whoops Apocalypse and gave a notable radio portrayal of Raymond Chandler's Philip Marlowe, outshining many big screen stars. A non-smoking, non-drinking supporter of CND and the Green Party, Ed Bishop is survived by his third wife Jane Skinner, whom he met while dressed up as General Pinochet in a demonstration against the arms trade, and by three daughters; a son died in a car crash.

"Deadly" Doug Ellis, chairman at Aston Villa for the last 79 years (it just seems that long) has undergone heart bypass surgery. He had prostate cancer last year too. Makes you wonder....

Actor and campaigner Corin Redgrave speaking at Basildon Actor and political activist Corin Redgrave is in a critical but stable condition in hospital after collapsing while campaigning for a traveller site. The 65-year-old was addressing Basildon councillors in Essex when he suffered a heart attack on Wednesday evening. Specially trained police officers restarted Mr Redgrave's heart at the scene before he was taken to hospital. A spokesman for his agents said: "He is in a critical but stable condition. His family thank all who helped him."

The Sun reports that Pete is on hunger strike and well into his 2nd week. http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2-2005260343,00.html Well, at least he is better at it than Carlos the Jackal! DWB

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I was looking at extensions for Mozilla Firefox and I came across this: https://addons.mozilla.org/extensions/morei...numpg=10&id=451 Of course I thought of all the sick bastards here waiting for him to die. And I mean that as a compliment. Anyway, if you use Firefox, it lets you know his status in the bar at the bottom of the browser window. Fun!

Dies of cancer aged 73.

Red Buttons put in 2006

Up in his 09s now. Should be a definite possibility for 2006.

Labour MP Rachel Squire is being treated in an Edinburgh hospital after suffering a stroke. The MP for Dunfermline and West Fife, who is 50, is in the high dependency unit after being admitted on Wednesday. A brain tumour she had battled in December had caused bleeding on the brain, a Labour Party spokeswoman said. "She was sleeping all day - although she is not in a coma - and is not fully conscious," she said. Ms Squire, who was elected in 1992, has suffered two brain tumours and is the patron for cancer charity Brain Tumour Action. The Labour Party spokeswoman added: "Doctors have said it will take two or three weeks before her brain settles down and they can tell how she has been affected by the stroke. "Everyone in the party hopes she gets better very soon." Ms Squire has fought to secure regeneration funds for her seat, home to Rosyth dockyard, and also helped to secure the future of a local coal mine.

b. 1913, host of "This Is Your Life"

b. 1917, well-known during the war as a popular jazz singer. Read her husband died a few years ago and hasn't done much since then.

Saudi Arabia's King Fahd has been admitted to hospital according to news sources. They have not been able to confirm his condition, but he has been in poor health since suffering a stroke in 1995. His brother, Prince Abdullah has been performing most of the royal functions since then. At 82 and in frail health for many years, could he be meeting his maker soon?

I'm surprised he is still alive, I thought he died long ago but no, he is alive and 86 years old. Does anyone have any news about his health? And on the subject of writers, Arthur C. Clarke will be 88 this year.

Henry Corden, the voice of cartoon caveman Fred Flintstone's "Yabba-dabba-doo!" for more than two decades, has died. He was 85. Corden died of emphysema on Thursday night in Los Angeles, his longtime agent Don Pitts said. Corden's wife of nine years, Angelina, was with him at the time. Henry Cordin dies

News that Frank Gorshin who played The Riddler in the original Batman series has died. Makes me wonder how the other Batman villains are getting on and Batman and Robin themselves for that matter - Adam West and Burt Ward. I seem to recall that the Penguin (Burgess Meredith) and the Joker (Cesar Romero) had been zapped! What about the others?

read in a well known UK magazine that Ross Davidson ex - Eastender actor has brain cancer and has about 12-18 months to live . One for next years list I think !

I heard Buster Keaton is still alive but a bit over 100, he needs to be on your list for 2006

I am looking for a bit of help with this one. Geoff is in his 80's now (unless he has already left without telling me). I wanted to find out how and what he was doing but info. seems a little scarce. Can anyone help out? I am trying to get a few more different candidates onto the forum as new blood is a little hard to come by at the moment. DWB

According to BBC News Richard Whiteley has been admitted to hospital. So today's conundrum is "MANONEIUP"

Carroll Shelby is the mastermind behind the Cobra car now copied by every kit-car manufacturer under the sun. He is also responsible for the mother of all muscle cars, the classic Shelby Mustang. This link takes you to an interview with him published late last year (2004). http://www.freep.com...1e_20041111.htm Mr. Shelby, 81 (possibly 82 by now), is one of the longest-surviving double-organ transplant recipients, with a heart in 1991 and kidney in 1996. A couple of interesting quotes from the article as follows: "When I got my heart 14 years ago (from a Las Vegas gambler who dropped dead at a craps table), I had two weeks to live," he said. "Eight years ago, I got a kidney from my son. I live it a day at a time. But I still have the desire, the ideas." and "I've kind of fallen in love with it [his ranch in East Texas]. I've got to re-fence it, I've got to put 12,000 tons of chicken manure on it, and the house needs rewiring. It's a 10-year deal, and I won't be around in 10 years. But we're getting started." Can anyone give an update on Carrolls health? I hope he hasn't seized since this interview was published. DWB

The Beadle is currently fighting off leukemia according to ITV teletext (it will be on the beeb as well i guess)...I suppose it it quite sad really....but there again he is just another Talentless Celeb...one to watch out for !...