Bentrovato 1,090 Posted Friday at 10:26 20 minutes ago, Ulitzer95 said: Why? A hunch. Which given the 2024 list was based on seems fine to me. And the fact that he has done a disappearing act for a few years. Given his love of media and limelight, why so? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Summer in Transylvania 2,193 Posted Friday at 10:31 8 minutes ago, Bentrovato said: A hunch. Which given the 2024 list was based on seems fine to me. And the fact that he has done a disappearing act for a few years. Given his love of media and limelight, why so? Here's him definitely not running for Chancellorship of Oxford University earlier this month. He ultimately lost to William Hague a couple of days ago. He was also part of the BBC General Election coverage in July for several hours into the night, if I recall correctly. If he's well enough to do both of these things, he's probably not going to die any time soon. Of course, he could randomly keel over at any time, but that is much more unlikely. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bentrovato 1,090 Posted Friday at 10:38 5 minutes ago, Summer in Transylvania said: Here's him definitely not running for Chancellorship of Oxford University earlier this month. He ultimately lost to William Hague a couple of days ago. He was also part of the BBC General Election coverage in July for several hours into the night, if I recall correctly. If he's well enough to do both of these things, he's probably not going to die any time soon. Of course, he could randomly keel over at any time, but that is much more unlikely. As I say. A hunch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,668 Posted Friday at 10:43 17 minutes ago, Bentrovato said: A hunch. Which given the 2024 list was based on seems fine to me. And the fact that he has done a disappearing act for a few years. Given his love of media and limelight, why so? Fair. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,536 Posted Friday at 11:13 Mamie Van Doren turns 94 next year. She's had numerous health issues over the years. Used to hang around with Jayne Mansfield and Marilyn Monroe back in the day 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livingbygrace 369 Posted Friday at 12:00 Shirley MacLaine Lynn Hamilton and Mary Costa could be looked at if not this year then perhaps next year. All of them in their 90s Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bentrovato 1,090 Posted Friday at 12:54 Jim Dale. Just on age. 89. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,668 Posted Friday at 14:30 3 hours ago, Phantom said: Mamie Van Doren turns 94 next year. She's had numerous health issues over the years. Used to hang around with Jayne Mansfield and Marilyn Monroe back in the day Looks great though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathrace 1,171 Posted Friday at 15:14 4 hours ago, Ulitzer95 said: Fair. Mandelson was on the weekly Times Radio podcast "How to win an election" for most of the past year. His voice is a bit croaky sometimes but he's not obviously seriously unwell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gisooo 3,389 Posted Friday at 15:26 4 hours ago, Phantom said: Mamie Van Doren turns 94 next year. She's had numerous health issues over the years. Used to hang around with Jayne Mansfield and Marilyn Monroe back in the day 54 minutes ago, Ulitzer95 said: Looks great though. https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMhKA8HaF/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neol Edmunds 80 Posted Friday at 16:34 (edited) On 29/11/2024 at 11:26, The Watcher said: Biddy Baxter (b 1933) should be seriously considered - never a presenter on Blue Peter but worked on the programme. Known to have been behind Michael Sundin and Janet Ellis exiting the 'Peter pdq. Edited 19 hours ago by Neol Edmunds Autocorrect changed Sundin to Sünden 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,536 Posted Saturday at 07:37 Saw a short news piece a few days ago that was discussing the "possibility" of a nuclear strike in regards to the conflict in Ukraine and also the Gaza strip. In the background of one part, they had Tom Lehrer singing "we'll all go together when we go". Lehrer will be 97 next year. Could be worth putting on the list. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handrejka 1,904 Posted Saturday at 09:48 2 hours ago, Phantom said: Saw a short news piece a few days ago that was discussing the "possibility" of a nuclear strike in regards to the conflict in Ukraine and also the Gaza strip. In the background of one part, they had Tom Lehrer singing "we'll all go together when we go". Lehrer will be 97 next year. Could be worth putting on the list. He's no longer responding to autographs apparently, so , sadly, I think you may be right. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fergie86 376 Posted 10 hours ago Ian Smith, Harold from Neighbours has announced he is leaving show due to having terminal Cancer and is expected to die in next few months, one for next years list? Sad news though always liked him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,628 Posted 7 hours ago 3 hours ago, Fergie86 said: Ian Smith, Harold from Neighbours has announced he is leaving show due to having terminal Cancer and is expected to die in next few months, one for next years list? Sad news though always liked him. A HPDP pick of mine for the last couple of years, now sure to make a third appearance (unless he doesn't make it to the end of the year). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,550 Posted 6 hours ago Would Ian Smith be the first time a DL pick has shared a name with a previous DL pick (former Rhodesian premier Ian Smith, a perennial favourite of "actually I'm not a conservative I'm a classical liberal" types on xformerlyknownastwitter, was a hit in 2007)? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drunkasaskunk 194 Posted 5 hours ago 5 hours ago, Fergie86 said: Ian Smith, Harold from Neighbours has announced he is leaving show due to having terminal Cancer and is expected to die in next few months, one for next years list? Sad news though always liked him. Thanks for the heads-up. I have now read a few UK stories about him today and I can't find any reference to it being said that he is expected to die in next few months. Do you have such a source? Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fergie86 376 Posted 5 hours ago 26 minutes ago, drunkasaskunk said: Thanks for the heads-up. I have now read a few UK stories about him today and I can't find any reference to it being said that he is expected to die in next few months. Do you have such a source? Thanks I did read it somewhere this morning but can’t seem to find it mentioned when I looked again however the average life span of someone with the disease is between 5 to 8 months after being diagnosed so its unlikely he will be around come 2026 sadly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drunkasaskunk 194 Posted 3 hours ago 1 hour ago, Fergie86 said: I did read it somewhere this morning but can’t seem to find it mentioned when I looked again however the average life span of someone with the disease is between 5 to 8 months after being diagnosed so its unlikely he will be around come 2026 sadly thanks pal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,233 Posted 3 hours ago Royston Vasey is 80 next year. Worth a punt? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,233 Posted 3 hours ago 2 hours ago, drunkasaskunk said: Thanks for the heads-up. I have now read a few UK stories about him today and I can't find any reference to it being said that he is expected to die in next few months. Do you have such a source? Thanks I think it’s plausible as he ‘returned’ to Neighbours probably just to do Harold Bishop’s exit/death. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miranda lass 100 Posted 2 hours ago My dad was diagnosed December 2016 died in April 2017 so that was only 4 months 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
