Ideas and possibilities for 2023

[MrWonderful 481]

2 hours ago, The Daredevil said:

Assuming Pelé is out before 2023, here are my revised 11 recommended drops and 11 likely drops.

 

Recommded drops

 

Dick Cheney (81, doesn’t seem to be in any immediate danger, still semi-active in politics)

Emperor Akihito (recovering from heart failure, looks in good shape for late eighties) 

Desmond Morris (in top form for a ninety-four year old, still giving interviews) 

Prunella Scales (still out and about whilst passing for someone ten years young)

Denis Law (occasionally still steps out in public, not in any immediate danger)

David Crosby (still working, better candidates to have at this stage)

Michael Gambon (made quite a few recent zoo visits, not in immediate danger) 

Silvio Berlusconi (still active in politics this year, looking a youthful 86 year old) 

Marianne Faithfull (next one I would drop: in care home but still was able to give recent lengthy interview)

Linda Ronstadt (76, no immediate danger, gave interview not long ago where she looked fabulous)

Shane MacGowan (only 65, well enough to give Christmas message, although he may not see seventy)

 

If someone disagrees with any of these, that’s ok, as long as you can name an alternate name to be dropped. 11 will likely have to be dropped.

 

 

Likely drops

 

Dick Cheney

Desmond Morris

Denis Law

Norman Tebbit

David Crosby

Michael Gambon

Silvio Berlusconi 

Marianne Faithfull

Linda Ronstadt

Douglas Hurd

Shane MacGowan 

 

 

 

Ronstadt does look fine for now, but I'd caution against thinking she's completely safe for 2023.  At the end of last year, Olivia Newton-John looked good, too.  Of course, we all knew how serious her cancer had been for quite some time, and it was just a matter of when the treatments stopped working.  Well, they stopped working, and in a matter of months, she went from looking good to dead.  Ronstadt is past the usual life expectancy for her affliction.  So while she looked fine in the interview and while she probably won't be dead next month, once it starts to deteriorate, it often doesn't take long.  I'll consider dropping her, but it's not like she has much time to live, relatively speaking.  

[Windsor 2,233]

Stuart Hall. 

 

Because why not. Turns 93 next year. Generally forgotten about on account of being a nonce. 

[Hartnell 1999 89]

My Deathlist predictions for 2023:

 

1. Pope Benedict XVI

2. Pele

3. Gianluca Vialli

4. Rolf Harris

5. James Whale

6. Henry Kissinger

7. Bob Barker

8. June Spencer

9. Jimmy Carter

10. Nigel Starmer-Smith

11. Glynis Johns

12. Roberta Flack

13. Alan Greenspan

14. Jonnie Irwin

15. Tony Bennett

16. Harry Belafonte

17. Joanne Woodward

18. Bobby Charlton

19. Rob Burrow

20. Dick Van Dyke

21. Linda Nolan

22. David Attenborough

23. Eva Marie Saint

24. William Russell

25. Rosalynn Carter

26. James Earl Jones

27. George Alagiah

28. Mel Brooks

29. Andy Taylor

30. Jacques Delors

31. David Graham

32. Yoko Ono

33. Cleo Laine

34. Gudrun Ure

35. Stanley Baxter

36. Noam Chomsky

37. Sandy Gall

38. Barbara Walters

39. Winnie Ewing

40. Bob Newhart

41. Norman Tebbit

42. Jean-Marie Le Pen

43. Burt Bacharach

44. Shannen Doherty

45. Ted Kaczynski

46. Douglas Hurd

47. Nigel Lawson

48. Rex Williams

49. Shane MacGowan

50. Vladimir Putin

 

Colour key:

Keep from 2022 Deathlist

Returnee from older Deathlist

Debut entry

[Deathrace 1,171]

14 hours ago, arghton said:

Agreed. Both are in the "how the hell are they still alive" territory for me now. 

 

Ackland looked very frail in that Read A Letter video. It's been two years and eight months since it. Has he been heard of during the last year or two?

 

Kundera is very ill and has been for a while. The Czech ex-president confirmed it in his birthday message for Kundera earlier this year. He's been unable to comment on anything for a while and did not participate in any way in the making of that documentary on himself.

Was watching another Tales of the Unexpected episode with Ackland in the other day from 1988 in which he plays an elderly somewhat bumbling colonel. The guy looked geriatic then but has lived for nearly another 35 years. 

[Drewsky1211 4,749]

Hypothetical 2023 List- FINAL VERSION

 

1. Pope Benedict XVI (96, Former Pope; -)

2. Pele (83, Footballer; 41)

3. Gianluca Vialli (59, Ex-Chelsea manager; NEW)

4. Rolf Harris (93, Pedophile; NEW)

5. Bob Barker (100, The Price Is Right; 4)

6. Henry Kissinger (100, Diplomat; 2)

7. Roberta Flack (86, Singer; NEW)

8. June Spencer (104, Peggy Woolley; NEW)

9. William Russell (99, Actor; NEW)

10. Rob Burrow (41, Rugby player; NEW)

11. Jimmy Carter (99, Ex US President; 9)

12. James Whale (72, Broadcaster; 26)

13. Glynis Johns (100, Actress; NEW)

14. Nigel Starmer-Smith (79, Rugby Commentator; 6)

15. Tony Bennett (97, Crooner; 10)

16. Mel Brooks (97, Comedian / Director; 14)

17. Joanne Woodward (93, Actress; -)

18. David Graham (98, Actor; NEW)

19. Alan Greenspan (97, Economist; 5)

20. Eva Marie Saint (99, Actress; NEW)

21. Jean-Marie Le Pen (95, French Neo-Nazi; 24)

22. Harry Belafonte (96, Singer; 13)

23. Dick Van Dyke (98, Actor; 1)

24. Jacques Delors (98, French Politician; 30)

25. Stanley Baxter (97, Comedian; 35)

26. Cleo Laine (96, Jazz Singer; 27)

27. Jonnie Irwin (50, TV presenter; NEW)

28. Fay Weldon (92, Author; NEW)

29. Noam Chomsky (95, Intellectual; 37)

30. Norman Tebbit (92, Politician; 39)

31. Rosalynn Carter (96, Ex-FLOTUS; 20)

32. Burt Bacharach (95, Singer Songwriter; 34)

33. Barbara Walters (94, Broadcast Journalist; -)

34. Bob Newhart (94, Comedian; -)

35. Winnie Ewing (94, Scottish Politician; NEW)

36. Milan Kundera (94, Author; 46)

37. Nigel Lawson (91, UK Politician; -)

38. George Alagiah (68, Newscaster; NEW)

39. Bobby Charlton (86, Footballer; 16)

40. Tom Lehrer (95, Musical humorist; NEW)

41. Sandy Gall (96, TV news reporter; 21)

42. James Earl Jones (92, Vader's Voice; NEW)

43. Dennis Skinner (91, Politician; NEW)

44. Kenneth Cope (92, Actor; NEW)

45. Andy Taylor (62, Duran Duran guitarist; NEW)

46. David Attenborough (97, Broadcaster and Natural Historian; 17)

47. Shannen Doherty (53, 90210 Actor; -)

48. Joss Ackland (95, Actor; 49)

49. Douglas Hurd (93, Politician; 43)

50. Vladimir Putin (71, Orc; NEW)

 

 

If Pele (or someone else on the list) ends up dying before Saturday night, then Ted Kaczynski replaces him- I'd put him between Ackland and Hurd.

If a return or debut name dies (i.e. Benedict), either Linda Nolan or Yoko Ono returns.

[drol 11,951]

On 08/08/2022 at 14:18, arghton said:

 

Heeraben Modi (1922) Narendra's fucking ancient mother. Never mentioned here before as far as I know, but she's now 100.

 

Heeraben Modi hospitalised, but for "routine check-up".

[Miranda lass 98]

Just wondering if anyone else has found out that someone on their deathlist for the year actually died years ago. An actor named Paul Muller is said on Wikipedia to have died in 2016 but was definitely listed to be alive at the start of this year. Which would make this person invalid, obviously.

 

So either nobody knew he was dead or someone is vandalizing pages on Wikipedia.

[Sean 6,329]

6 hours ago, Windsor said:

Stuart Hall. 

 

Because why not. Turns 93 next year. Generally forgotten about on account of being a nonce. 

94 next year.

[Windsor 2,233]

18 minutes ago, Miranda lass said:

Just wondering if anyone else has found out that someone on their deathlist for the year actually died years ago. An actor named Paul Muller is said on Wikipedia to have died in 2016 but was definitely listed to be alive at the start of this year. Which would make this person invalid, obviously.

 

So either nobody knew he was dead or someone is vandalizing pages on Wikipedia.

Even some of the ‘famous’ get forgotten…

[msc 18,477]

Lon Satton on my Oldies team this year apparently died 2 or 3 years ago. I say if they're big enough to have a decent sized role in a James Bond film, they're big enough to have their death mentioned by the fucking press. But that's just me...

[DCI Frank Burnside 3,887]

Julian Glover

 

Played Bond Villian Aris Kristatos in For Your Eyes Only and Walter Donovan in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade amongst other roles

 

Turns 88 next year.

 

Previously married to Eileen Atkins and currrently married to Isla Blair

[Mort de rire 9]

5 hours ago, Drewsky1211 said:

Hypothetical 2023 List- FINAL VERSION

 

1. Pope Benedict XVI (96, Former Pope; -)

 

Just announced on French news Pope Francis asks for prays for Pope Benedict/Benoit.  He might not make it to 2023, don't hold your breath or I hope he doesn't !

[Mort de rire 9]

Most of the year we're waiting for the toll to increase then the last few weeks hoping they'll make it to the following year.

[Szabaka 93]

with two notable exceptions, they can go anytime and much of the world would be pleased 

[Insane 349]

7 hours ago, Drewsky1211 said:

Hypothetical 2023 List- FINAL VERSION

 

1. Pope Benedict XVI (96, Former Pope; -)

2. Pele (83, Footballer; 41)

3. Gianluca Vialli (59, Ex-Chelsea manager; NEW)

4. Rolf Harris (93, Pedophile; NEW)

5. Bob Barker (100, The Price Is Right; 4)

6. Henry Kissinger (100, Diplomat; 2)

7. Roberta Flack (86, Singer; NEW)

8. June Spencer (104, Peggy Woolley; NEW)

9. William Russell (99, Actor; NEW)

10. Rob Burrow (41, Rugby player; NEW)

11. Jimmy Carter (99, Ex US President; 9)

12. James Whale (72, Broadcaster; 26)

13. Glynis Johns (100, Actress; NEW)

14. Nigel Starmer-Smith (79, Rugby Commentator; 6)

15. Tony Bennett (97, Crooner; 10)

16. Mel Brooks (97, Comedian / Director; 14)

17. Joanne Woodward (93, Actress; -)

18. David Graham (98, Actor; NEW)

19. Alan Greenspan (97, Economist; 5)

20. Eva Marie Saint (99, Actress; NEW)

21. Jean-Marie Le Pen (95, French Neo-Nazi; 24)

22. Harry Belafonte (96, Singer; 13)

23. Dick Van Dyke (98, Actor; 1)

24. Jacques Delors (98, French Politician; 30)

25. Stanley Baxter (97, Comedian; 35)

26. Cleo Laine (96, Jazz Singer; 27)

27. Jonnie Irwin (50, TV presenter; NEW)

28. Fay Weldon (92, Author; NEW)

29. Noam Chomsky (95, Intellectual; 37)

30. Norman Tebbit (92, Politician; 39)

31. Rosalynn Carter (96, Ex-FLOTUS; 20)

32. Burt Bacharach (95, Singer Songwriter; 34)

33. Barbara Walters (94, Broadcast Journalist; -)

34. Bob Newhart (94, Comedian; -)

35. Winnie Ewing (94, Scottish Politician; NEW)

36. Milan Kundera (94, Author; 46)

37. Nigel Lawson (91, UK Politician; -)

38. George Alagiah (68, Newscaster; NEW)

39. Bobby Charlton (86, Footballer; 16)

40. Tom Lehrer (95, Musical humorist; NEW)

41. Sandy Gall (96, TV news reporter; 21)

42. James Earl Jones (92, Vader's Voice; NEW)

43. Dennis Skinner (91, Politician; NEW)

44. Kenneth Cope (92, Actor; NEW)

45. Andy Taylor (62, Duran Duran guitarist; NEW)

46. David Attenborough (97, Broadcaster and Natural Historian; 17)

47. Shannen Doherty (53, 90210 Actor; -)

48. Joss Ackland (95, Actor; 49)

49. Douglas Hurd (93, Politician; 43)

50. Vladimir Putin (71, Orc; NEW)

 

 

If Pele (or someone else on the list) ends up dying before Saturday night, then Ted Kaczynski replaces him- I'd put him between Ackland and Hurd.

If a return or debut name dies (i.e. Benedict), either Linda Nolan or Yoko Ono returns.

I did have a issue with the first two but then I realized there interchangeable at this point 

[Insane 349]

I’m honestly surprised that no one has Dianne Feinstein 

[Sean 6,329]

1 hour ago, Insane said:

I’m honestly surprised that no one has Dianne Feinstein 

Feinstein as a fascinating name.Clearly senile and looks like death but not a cert or near cert for 2023 plus turns 90 halfway through next year which marks her down in some pools points wise.

[maryportfuncity 10,647]

On 25/12/2022 at 22:26, TheKeysOfMarinus said:

It's probably nothing but may be worth keeping an eye on Mike Oldfield (b. 1953).

Next month will mark six years since his last studio album, the last time he did anything in the public eye.

A 50th anniversary Tubular Bells tour is happening without him next year. His long-term collaborator Robin Smith is arranging and conducting it but no sign of Oldfield. It may be that he's just happy to retire but you'd expect him to mark it himself in some way, considering the previous sequels, re-recordings and tours. 

 

 

Nowt to see here in my opinion, reluctant stage performer at the height of his fame. Richard Branson basically gave him a Bentley as a bribe to get him onstage once to promote Tubular Bells. Briefly cured that on the back of undergoing some pscyhobabble bollocks that resulted in an oddly commercial phase in his career but long since adjusted to low profile life and sporadic public eye stuff. 2023 will also throw the surviving trio of Pink Floyd's into the public eye (since their Dark Side of the Moon opus turns 50 and remains firmly in the top five sellers of all time). They're apparently healthy for rock musicians touching 80, and all at least semi-active professionally. 

[TheKeysOfMarinus 390]

20 minutes ago, maryportfuncity said:

Nowt to see here in my opinion, reluctant stage performer at the height of his fame. Richard Branson basically gave him a Bentley as a bribe to get him onstage once to promote Tubular Bells. Briefly cured that on the back of undergoing some pscyhobabble bollocks that resulted in an oddly commercial phase in his career but long since adjusted to low profile life and sporadic public eye stuff.

That is true. I think he was more visible around a decade ago - he did the Olympics opening, a BBC Four doc and some new albums - but that’s only a few things and he’s always been fairly quiet. 

[chiesa52 132]

If he survives until Sunday you should make Pope Benedict number 1 on the 2023 List! 

[chiesa52 132]

You might also consider Doc Severinson, famous American Trumpet player who fronted the Tonight Show Band with Johnny Carson- he's 95, and he retired a few months ago-  

[The Daredevil 1,189]

John Glen (British film director)

 

Directed five James Bond films in the 1980s and will turn 91 next May. Definitely famous enough for the DeathList; guaranteed to get a BBC obit.

 

 

[Miranda lass 98]

My 2023 list. 

 

1. Billy Connolly 

2. Malcolm Hebden 

3. Roger Corman

4. Michael J Fox

5. Robert A Chase

6. Bobby Hull

7. Bill Hayes 

8. Jimmy Carter 

9. Michael Schumacher 

10. Chris Chitell 

11. Nikko Mcbrain

12. Morgan Freeman 

13. Herb Douglas 

14. Michael Caine

15. Bob Barker

16. Peter Gabriel

17. Chuck Norris 

18. Glenn Tipton 

19. Thelma Barlow 

20. David Attenborough 

21. Dick van dyke 

22. Sylvester Stallone 

23. Harrison Ford 

24. Anthony mason 

25. Henry Kissinger 

26. Helen worth 

27. John savident

28. Michael Parkinson 

29. Julie Goodyear 

30. Bob Richards 

31. Alan alda 

32. Bruce Welch 

33. Michael Douglas 

34. Barry Gibb 

35. Christopher Lloyd 

36. Eileen Derbyshire 

37. Meg johnson 

38. Bill Wyman 

39. Tommy Steele 

40. Ken farrington 

41. Barbara Knox 

42. Mick jagger 

43. Doreen mantel 

44. June Spencer 

45. Charles coste 

46. Sandy gall 

47. Tony Mordente 

48. John Williams 

49. Bob Newhart 

50. Stanley Baxter 

[Gooseberry Crumble 5,346]

@La Faucheuse Only some  mobility issues as far as I am aware with regards to Lee Majors. 

 

I would be astonished  if Barbara Walters isn't on next years official list. 

[Commtech Sio Bibble 2,047]

1 hour ago, Miranda lass said:

26. Helen worth 

Have I missed something here, shes only 71 and Gail is still an active part of Corrie.