Ideas and possibilities for 2024

[Lafaucheuse 4,013]

A few A-lister singers that deserves more consideration : 

 

- Smokey Robinson (b. 1940) : nearly-fatal Covid which led to a 11 days hospitalization in 2022

- Paolo Conte (b. 1937) : still gave concerts last year but a heavy smoker and doesn't look the picture of health anymore 

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- Johnny Tillotson (b. 1939) : not seen in a long time and stopped giving interview in his youtube channel over two years ago

- Frankie Valli (b. 1934) : pneumonia in 2021, surgery in 2023, but still performing at 88. 

- Mina (b. 1940) : italian icon, quit performing back in 1978 after a near-fatal broncho-pneumonia. Has released several albums since but hasn't been seen in public for a while

- Herb Alpert (b. 1935) : old, couldn't find much about him but a well-known and successful trumpeter anyway

- Bobby Vinton (b. 1935) : serious case of shingle in 2015, which forced him to retire, hasn't been seen in ages

- Clarence Carter (b. 1936) : doesn't look great in this photo from a year ago

- Johnny Matthis (b. 1935) : former alcoholic and drug addict, his home has been crushed by storm in january 2023 

- Cissy Houston (b. 1933) : old and so frail in her recent apparitions 

- Judy Collins (b. 1939) : suffers from bulimia since mid-70's, still gives concerts

- Caterina Valente (b. 1931) : old french-italian singer

- Sly Stone (b. 1940) : frail as shown in this picture from 2015

 

 

I'm leaving aside famous picks like Shirley Bassey, Julie Andrews, Willie Nelson, Diana Ross, Barbra Streisand etc… 

[msc 18,397]

Mike Reads show this week brings Peggy Seeger who is probably a future DLer. 88 next month but looks great for it and can still belt out The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face. 

[gcreptile 10,939]

Australian broadcasting "legend" Sandy Roberts has incurable blood cancer:

https://7news.com.au/sport/afl/broadcasting-legend-sandy-roberts-facing-frightening-health-battle-with-incurable-cancer-c-10658323

 

Myeloma... could die next week, could die in 30 years.

[Senis 31]

Russell.M.Nelson

https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2023/5/16/23726116/president-nelson-health-statement-balance-challenges-least-of-our-worries

[Lafaucheuse 4,013]

French rugby comentator Matthieu Lartot (wiki) reveals he has a rare and agressive cancer (synoviarlosacome) which forced him to retire from TV and is currently hospitalized. He is only 43. I almost kept it quiet for a potential 2024 list but anyway. A prominent and popular figure here. 

[The Old Crem 3,576]

My dad is convinced Phillip Schofield will kill himself. 

[Sean 6,281]

16 minutes ago, The Old Crem said:

My dad is convinced Phillip Schofield will kill himself. 

Certainly a possibility. Wonder if the Matthew McGreevy story is the tip of the iceberg.

[Sean 6,281]

Shit

[Brad252 801]

18 hours ago, The Old Crem said:

My dad is convinced Phillip Schofield will kill himself. 

Has the committee ever considered picks based on the possibility of suicide?

[Clorox Bleachman 2,390]

7 minutes ago, Brad252 said:

Has the committee ever considered picks based on the possibility of suicide?

Andrea de Cesaris AKA Andrea de Crasharis wasn't suicidal in 1987, but he drove like he was. Decades later he did kill himself, accidentally, on a motorbike.

[Sean 6,281]

4 hours ago, Brad252 said:

Has the committee ever considered picks based on the possibility of suicide?

Gazza is the only pick I can think of but it was also his alcoholism too.

[Sean 6,281]

Pratchett I think was probably picked due to being in favour of assisted suicide as well as his dementia.

 

Chris Woodhead also was considering dignitas but his motor neurone disease and its prognosis is by far the main reason he was picked im sure.

[msc 18,397]

53 minutes ago, Sean said:

 

Chris Woodhead also was considering dignitas but his motor neurone disease and its prognosis is by far the main reason he was picked im sure.

Worst drop ever. Weeks after I dropped him from the DDP he got stage IV cancer!

[arghton 6,639]

I'd add maybe Sixto Rodriguez to Lafaucheuse's list above. Suffering from glaucoma, other ailments, cancelled tour in 2019 and is now retired. He looks very frail in this image from last year.

 

 

Lots of people saying C. Thomas Howell isn't looking great in recent videos and images.

[Slackhurst Broadcasting 373]

Pretty sure Jean-Luc Godard is the only deathlister who's committed suicide, and that was assisted suicide rather than the overdose or shotgun kind.

[Spade_Cooley 9,474]

On 27/05/2023 at 19:37, arghton said:

Lots of people saying C. Thomas Howell isn't looking great in recent videos and images.

 

Yeah, he looks a lot paler than he did in Soul Man.

[Senis 31]

King Salman,Russell.M.Nelson,Jimmy Carter,Emperor Akihito and Harald V.

[Kenny 283]

DJ Michael Bibi, 32 - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-65820353.

[Estuarian Float 97]

Nationally-syndicated US radio host Bob Kevoian diagnosed with gastric cancer.

 

https://www.indystar.com/story/entertainment/2023/06/07/bob-kevoian-bob-tom-show-diagnosed-cancer/70298104007/

 

Not DL material, but good chance of getting the DDP QO.

[Billy Bob 2424 7]

I have not gone through this whole site so maybe these guys are already on some lists.....

 

I have not seen a mention of.... 

 

Charles Munger who is a whopping 99 years old...

Or

Warren Buffett Who is no spring chicken at almost 93...

 

But like I said I might have missed them....

[Superstar 295]

33 minutes ago, Billy Bob 2424 said:

I have not gone through this whole site so maybe these guys are already on some lists.....

 

I have not seen a mention of.... 

 

Charles Munger who is a whopping 99 years old...

Or

Warren Buffett Who is no spring chicken at almost 93...

 

But like I said I might have missed them....

And Charlie Munger can be found on the "Who are the Immortals" thread, I believe.

[Lafaucheuse 4,013]

an online pot has been opened for Jean Pierre Léaud (wiki) one of the most notable french actor who just turned 79 and the description says he currently is in "a difficult time in terms of morale, physical well-being and material needs". His last appearance at the Cesar this year caught my attention, he looks ill. Wouldn't be such a bad pick. 

[Fantomasss 206]

1 hour ago, Lafaucheuse said:

an online pot has been opened for Jean Pierre Léaud (wiki) one of the most notable french actor who just turned 79 and the description says he currently is in "a difficult time in terms of morale, physical well-being and material needs". His last appearance at the Cesar this year caught my attention, he looks ill. Wouldn't be such a bad pick. 

A very sad new to know that this legend has problems of material needs ! A big name for french list 2024!

[Lafaucheuse 4,013]

59 minutes ago, Fantomasss said:

A very sad new to know that this legend has problems of material needs ! A big name for french list 2024!

Yes, I’m considering adding him to my list next year, as I said I kept him under my radar since the Cesar this year, he barely could walk, I Wonder if he’s gonna make it to 2024

[Tango854 278]

David Duke (Born 1950), Infamous former Imperial Wizard and Neo-Nazi.