msc 18,437 Posted November 1, 2022 10 minutes ago, Sean said: Yeah the committee has its favourites but in the cases mentioned above and others :Schultz ,Bill Gates Sr to name another two were brought in just at the right time. As Glynis is in a care facility and has been for some time now I think she could well be someone the committee might chose as the did the others mentioned above in years gone by. Scenario: "Angela Lansbury's dead" (argument about Bedknobs and Broomsticks vs Mary Poppins) "Dick van Dykes the last major cast member left from Poppins right, other than Julie Andrews?" (googles) "Oh fucking hell, Glynis Johns isn't dead" (makes DL debut) 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,314 Posted November 1, 2022 1 hour ago, msc said: Scenario: "Angela Lansbury's dead" (argument about Bedknobs and Broomsticks vs Mary Poppins) "Dick van Dykes the last major cast member left from Poppins right, other than Julie Andrews?" (googles) "Oh fucking hell, Glynis Johns isn't dead" (makes DL debut) Or someone at the meeting suggests Stephen Sondheim at this year's gathering : Committee member 2 "He is already dead.Died last year "." Committee member 1 " Shit well who should we pick who was associated with him?" Commitee member 2 :Googles "ooh Glynis Johns the original singer of Send in the Clowns and the woman the song was written for is still alive"Commitee member 2 " Meh close enough.We have to drop 25 names and there is a space or two free in the forties.Sod it". 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Commtech Sio Bibble 2,028 Posted November 1, 2022 Annette Crosbie (89 next year) hasn't appeared in anything since 2020 and in said appearance didn't look all that great, however this could just be because of CV-19 (but even before that she seemed to have slowed down with her career). 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,582 Posted November 1, 2022 It’s surprising Glynis Johns has never been considered when the committee adore her Mary Poppins co star Dick Van Dyke. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,314 Posted November 1, 2022 Just now, The Old Crem said: It’s surprising Glynis has never been considered when the committee adore her co star Dick Van Dyke. Despite him still looking like he could run a mile. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lafaucheuse 4,045 Posted November 1, 2022 1 hour ago, Sean said: I can get the argument that Apfel isn't famous enough for the death list.But Glynis Johns and Eva Marie Saint most certainly are deathlisty names.Both acclaimed actresses with a breadth of notable work over many years. No, What I meant was that I didn’t include these forum favorites in my list of « news » even though I think they all are deathlisty names 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lafaucheuse 4,045 Posted November 1, 2022 If he reaches it, I think Rolf Harris is due to take Robert Durst vilain spot 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,314 Posted November 1, 2022 24 minutes ago, Lafaucheuse said: No, What I meant was that I didn’t include these forum favorites in my list of « news » even though I think they all are deathlisty names I know I just can't fathom for the life of me why the committee wouldn't go for them. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,314 Posted November 1, 2022 I also wonder if the commitee might pick Georgia Holt under the Bill Gates Sr precedent I.e if an uber famous person has a parent with a public profile large enough to argue they are also somewhat notable in their own right that suffices. Another comparison in the form of siblings is Dai and Roddy Llewellyn.Dai had a profile but would he have been picked without Roddy shagging Margaret?No. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lafaucheuse 4,045 Posted November 1, 2022 2 minutes ago, Sean said: I also wonder if the commitee might pick Georgia Holt under the Bill Gates Sr precedent I.e if an user famous person has a parent with a public profile large enough to argue they are also somewhat notable in their own right. Another comparison in the form of siblings is Dai and Roddy Llewellyn.Dai had a profile but would he have been picked without Roddy staffing Margaret.No. Wouldn’t mind having her, I love Cher and Georgia Holt is at the Same fame level as Gates Sr. I think so it can be argued but I doubt it will happen… (Well, maybe I’m wrong, Bush Sr was in, everything can happen right ?) 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,582 Posted November 1, 2022 5 minutes ago, Sean said: I also wonder if the commitee might pick Georgia Holt under the Bill Gates Sr precedent I.e if an uber famous person has a parent with a public profile large enough to argue they are also somewhat notable in their own right. Another comparison in the form of siblings is Dai and Roddy Llewellyn.Dai had a profile but would he have been picked without Roddy staffing Margaret.No. Looking up who Georgia Holt is I am surprised to find out Cher has two kids. I always thought Chaz was her only one. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,314 Posted November 1, 2022 Just a thought.As you say the fame level between her and Gates Sr appears similar. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,644 Posted November 1, 2022 35 minutes ago, Lafaucheuse said: If he reaches it, I think Rolf Harris is due to take Robert Durst vilain spot Aye, just added him to the Deathrace form guide - wall-to-wall jokerage in that pool and possibly Alagiahesque ubiquity in the DDP, if he sees the Sun Arise in 2023, eh? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,314 Posted November 1, 2022 1 minute ago, The Old Crem said: Looking up who Georgia Holt is I am surprised to find out Cher has two kids. I always thought Chaz was her only one. Nope she had one with Allman too 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wannamaker 1,407 Posted November 1, 2022 Just now, Lafaucheuse said: Wouldn’t mind having her, I love Cher and Georgia Holt is at the Same fame level as Gates Sr. I think so it can be argued but I doubt it will happen… (Well, maybe I’m wrong, Bush Sr was in, everything can happen right ?) The difference being that he was the president of the United States, much more important than just the father of a rich dude and the mother of a singer. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lafaucheuse 4,045 Posted November 1, 2022 4 minutes ago, wannamaker said: The difference being that he was the president of the United States, much more important than just the father of a rich dude and the mother of a singer. Ahah my bad ! Bush/Gates I always mixed both, don’t know Why 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,571 Posted November 2, 2022 5 hours ago, Sean said: Just a thought.As you say the fame level between her and Gates Sr appears similar. I would say Georgia Holt is more famous than Bill Gates Dad. I remember her being interviewed by Clive James alongside Jackie Stallone and she has been a guest on Drag Race 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,186 Posted November 2, 2022 On 03/04/2022 at 08:30, TheSpinosaurus said: Well known Ferrari designer and engineer Mauro Forghieri is still alive at age 87 years old. Not any more; https://www.motors-addict.com/en/article/scuderia-ferrari/legendary-ferrari-designer-mauro-forghieri-dies-aged-87/63624336887b4f00080c9dcd?utm_campaign=rss 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Predictor 1,018 Posted November 2, 2022 Frank Price (1930): President of Columbia Pictures and Universal. He greenlit Kramer vs. Kramer, Tootsie, Gandhi, The Karate Kid, Ghostbusters, Back to the Future, Out of Africa, Howard the Duck, Boyz n the Hood and Groundhog Day. Frank retired in 2021. Think he was born about 30 years too late to be famous as a studio executive. His son Roy had a Metoo issue in 2017. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,964 Posted November 3, 2022 On 18/09/2022 at 22:01, arghton said: Ex-King of Greece Constantine II confirmed to be too ill to attend Queen Elizabeth II's funeral: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-11224515/Crown-Prince-Pavlos-Greece-says-Queen-one-wonderful-people-ever.html Constantine looking very "frail" 2 days ago: https://royalcentral.co.uk/europe/greece/concerns-mount-for-king-constantines-health-after-he-appears-very-frail-in-rare-public-outing-182966/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arghton 6,697 Posted November 3, 2022 12 minutes ago, gcreptile said: Constantine looking very "frail" 2 days ago: https://royalcentral.co.uk/europe/greece/concerns-mount-for-king-constantines-health-after-he-appears-very-frail-in-rare-public-outing-182966/ There were no pictures included in that article but I found one with a quick Instagram search: 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lafaucheuse 4,045 Posted November 3, 2022 41 minutes ago, arghton said: There were no pictures included in that article but I found one with a quick Instagram search: Awful for someone « only » 82. Wouldn’t mind an inclusion Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Daredevil 1,189 Posted November 4, 2022 Anyone see Tim Curry as a worthy 2023 DL candidate? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MortalCaso 1,624 Posted November 4, 2022 29 minutes ago, The Daredevil said: Anyone see Tim Curry as a worthy 2023 DL candidate? I hope not! Realistically though, likely within the next 5 years he should or could make a debut. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Commtech Sio Bibble 2,028 Posted November 4, 2022 Former Indonesian Vice President (1993-1998), Try Sutrisno looks pretty bad for 86. I doubt he is famous enough to be included on the list tho. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites