Predictor 1,007 Posted January 1 Man, the committee deserves some kind of medal if they, after snubbing her year after year after year, were to get a hit with her on their first attempt. 12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 5,999 Posted January 1 So glad she finally made it on. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clorox Bleachman 2,021 Posted January 1 We've been badgering the committee into including her since 2015. Yet here she is, 100 years old and still breathing in 2024. You have to admit that we got it wrong and they got it right. 9 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Daredevil 1,097 Posted January 1 Rare for one of the most surprising 2024 DL candidates to also be one of the most promising. Same with Derek Draper. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonah 167 Posted January 4 Rest in peace. Glad she was recognized and included in this year's list, though she never became a Dame before passing away... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grimgrass 477 Posted January 4 RIP. They picked her just in the nick of time. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Commtech Sio Bibble 1,368 Posted January 4 RIP, just managed to sneak herself on to the list. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 10,066 Posted January 4 Quick and brutal. Jimmy back as DL' s oldest pick. 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lafaucheuse 3,659 Posted January 4 Well that was efficient. Great addition then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leon Brittan 254 Posted January 4 God bless her. RIP Sister suffragette Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,181 Posted January 4 Very sad news. Best to wait until we know for she didn’t die in 2023 until we declare it the first hit. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,236 Posted January 4 Well done, committee. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,023 Posted January 4 Just now, The Old Crem said: Very sad news. Best to wait until we know for she didn’t die in 2023 untill we declare it the first hit. Quote Her publicist Mitch Clem told Eyewitness News she died Thursday from natural causes. 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TQR 12,194 Posted January 4 Just now, The Old Crem said: Very sad news. Best to wait until we know for she didn’t die in 2023 until we declare it the first hit. "Today", according to the publicist. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoorSlammer 424 Posted January 4 Shortest debut on the DL since Gerry Rafferty in 2011, who also died on 4 January. 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,181 Posted January 4 9 minutes ago, TQR said: "Today", according to the publicist. Oops my eyes didn’t notice that word. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,181 Posted January 4 For all the obit writers on here - remember Send in the Clowns was written for her and can be used to make a good headline Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheNashNetwork 10 Posted January 4 Wow, a smashing success right out of the gate! Bravo DL! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death Duke 99 Posted January 4 RIP to a true British talent. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sly Ronnie 617 Posted January 4 On 01/01/2024 at 00:31, Predictor said: Man, the committee deserves some kind of medal if they, after snubbing her year after year after year, were to get a hit with her on their first attempt. Absofuckinglutely! That is what I call timing. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Book 3,352 Posted January 4 So the winning streak of the DL continues, very good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death Impends 7,373 Posted January 4 The committee had such good timing here you'd think they were doing a séance with the ghost of Jimmy Jones 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
etib80 80 Posted January 4 Oh ! Brutal and totally unexpected (imo anyway) Good timing by the committee (or they jinx her with her DL addition ?) so, this pick open the 2024 count very quickly, annoucement of a good year for the DL ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
