Lafaucheuse 4,051 Posted January 19 1 hour ago, MajestyRavel said: Josef Fritzl (88) applying for parole to "spend his remaining days in a care home". Has dementia according to the Guardian Maybe Jimmy Carter ? Heard he is sick 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Immortal 634 Posted January 19 About that time for a Medal of Honor recipient update, and especially since they had their annual convention back in November 2023. In the first pic Roger Donlon (in the wheelchair) continues to embrace being an immortal, attending the convention seemingly with ease despite Parkinson's and a stay in hospice back in August. Jay Vargas (bottom far left) is now using a cane. Barney Barnum (bottom far right) has been frail and using a cane for a while now so nothing new with him. In the second pic, I think that's 97 year old Ralph Puckett in the wheelchair 2nd from the right. Nothing I see of note besides that, though they are an aging bunch. Honestly at this point I think Jose Rodela who hasn't been seen around in ages because of dementia and heart failure, will go before Donlon or Puckett. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FinalChapter 75 Posted January 21 The most popular music video on YouTube right now, Nothing to Declare by MGMT, stars Inga Petry, a 24 year old woman who was born without arms, going about her day. For the interests of this forum, Petry was recently diagnosed with Stage III breast cancer and has a GoFundMe up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neol Edmunds 78 Posted January 22 Thinking about the cast of Howards' Way. 40 years since it hit the screens in '25. Based on the list from Wikipedia of main cast: Dead: Maurice Colbourne Glyn Owen Dulcie Gray Tony Anholt Ivor Danvers Nigel Davenport Lana Morris Kate O'Mara Alive: Jan Harvey Stephen Yardley Susan Gilmore Tracey Childs Edward Highmore Cindy Shelley Patricia Shakesby Sarah-Jane Varley Sian Webber Jeff Harding Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thatcher 2,416 Posted January 22 Ryne Sandberg, baseball player for the Philadelphia Phillies (1981) and the Chicago Cubs (1982-1994, 1996-1997), receiving treatment for metastatic prostate cancer. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheKeysOfMarinus 390 Posted January 23 I think journalist Bill Harry (b. 1938) is one to watch. Perhaps not a big enough name for the committee but he is certain to obit - he created Mersey Beat magazine in 1961, thus coining the famous name for the Merseyside rock scene, and had a close association with the Beatles - he arranged for Brian Epstein to see them perform at the Cavern Club. He’s one of the last people alive who had a big impact on the Beatles’ story pre-fame. He is active on social media but I believe he has been quite unwell for some time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,046 Posted January 23 20 minutes ago, TheKeysOfMarinus said: I think journalist Bill Harry (b. 1938) is one to watch. Perhaps not a big enough name for the committee but he is certain to obit - he created Mersey Beat magazine in 1961, thus coining the famous name for the Merseyside rock scene, and had a close association with the Beatles - he arranged for Brian Epstein to see them perform at the Cavern Club. He’s one of the last people alive who had a big impact on the Beatles’ story pre-fame. He is active on social media but I believe he has been quite unwell for some time. Annoyingly my first sub I think on my main DDP team, but of course he didn’t come into play as nobody died pre-New Year. Had a couple of Beatles related folk on my team already, so passed him up for the bench. Wishing him long life. Those early days’ pieces of information he knows are valuable. But of course, knowledge of the lesser known bands also. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,972 Posted January 24 Namibia's president Hage Geingob has cancer cells, but is in good spirits: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68081732 Best deadpooling tip since Muhammadu Buhari. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,972 Posted January 24 Next suggestion, just to throw the name out: Barbara "Barbie" Handler, aka daughter of "Barbie" inventor Ruth Handler. 82 years old now and upset that Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig did not receive Oscar nominations (except for the script). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thatcher 2,416 Posted January 25 Gary Street, rugby coach to the World Cup winning England Women squad remains hospitalised following a host of issues including a heart bypass, ‘massive’ stroke, lung infection, sepsis and a blood clot on the brain. He’s only 56. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eastend 10 Posted January 27 Bill Cosby will be 88 in 2025 has failing eyesight and I’d imagine would have a somewhat mixed obituary in the media. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
An Fear Beag 1,535 Posted January 27 1 hour ago, Eastend said: Bill Cosby will be 88 in 2025 has failing eyesight and I’d imagine would have a somewhat mixed obituary in the media. Yeah - that will kill him for sure! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livingbygrace 342 Posted January 27 I am starting to find more and more people to add to my long list that I would see as potential great picks for next year.. The problem is I think I am finding too many and it will be hard to cut it to the 50 I will want for my shadow list Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 11,946 Posted January 27 4 minutes ago, livingbygrace said: I am starting to find more and more people to add to my long list that I would see as potential great picks for next year.. The problem is I think I am finding too many and it will be hard to cut it to the 50 I will want for my shadow list When? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livingbygrace 342 Posted January 27 26 minutes ago, drol said: When? Just talking about finding possibilities for 2025 lists Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MariNisia 4,198 Posted January 27 2 hours ago, livingbygrace said: I am starting to find more and more people to add to my long list that I would see as potential great picks for next year.. The problem is I think I am finding too many and it will be hard to cut it to the 50 I will want for my shadow list @livingbygrace... The Deathlist Cup might be an excellent opportunity for your "great picks". @ThereWillBeDeaths7, your opponent, is a notable player and you need experience. Don't you think so? 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livingbygrace 342 Posted January 27 19 minutes ago, MariNisia said: @livingbygrace... The Deathlist Cup might be an excellent opportunity for your "great picks". @ThereWillBeDeaths7, your opponent, is a notable player and you need experience. Don't you think so? I already did put in my names for the Cup..It is definitely a different one being you have to try and pick people you think will die in one month instead of in a year. Yes Please give the experience to therewillbedeath7. I am really still a baby at this. This is my first year playing in the pools. I on my own did my own shadow list for last 2 years, and I can tell you my number of hits were not great. Nothing to write home about I a sure you. All I am hoping for is to maybe improve and have some fun doing so. If I get knocked out first round I am good, and know I played against a great player. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted January 28 One of Australia's leading cancer specialists has a terminal diagnosis (suggesting he won't see the end of 2025) and has become a public guinea pig in research on the condition https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Scolyer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThereWillBeDeaths7 722 Posted January 28 21 hours ago, MariNisia said: @livingbygrace... The Deathlist Cup might be an excellent opportunity for your "great picks". @ThereWillBeDeaths7, your opponent, is a notable player and you need experience. Don't you think so? Thanks for the compliment @MariNisia. Not sure I could be called a "notable player" in terms of Cup succes yet, but it's a good motivation to reach the second round for sure! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MariNisia 4,198 Posted January 29 3 hours ago, ThereWillBeDeaths7 said: Thanks for the compliment @MariNisia. Not sure I could be called a "notable player" in terms of Cup succes yet, but it's a good motivation to reach the second round for sure! Yes, of course you're a notable player. I really liked playing with you two years ago... how quickly time passes! It was my first Cup and I wanted to win, but you made that so hard. @livingbygrace is a lucky player, her opponent is an exceptional person. Maybe our paths will cross again someday, @ThereWillBeDeaths7. Until then, have fun with @livingbygrace. I wish you both good luck. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livingbygrace 342 Posted January 29 1 hour ago, MariNisia said: Yes, of course you're a notable player. I really liked playing with you two years ago... how quickly time passes! It was my first Cup and I wanted to win, but you made that so hard. @livingbygrace is a lucky player, her opponent is an exceptional person. Maybe our paths will cross again someday, @ThereWillBeDeaths7. Until then, have fun with @livingbygrace. I wish you both good luck. Thanks MariNisia.. Planning on having fun and enjoying the game and seeing who everyone's picks will be. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Summer in Transylvania 2,187 Posted January 29 On 19/01/2024 at 14:06, The Immortal said: About that time for a Medal of Honor recipient update, and especially since they had their annual convention back in November 2023. In the first pic Roger Donlon (in the wheelchair) continues to embrace being an immortal, attending the convention seemingly with ease despite Parkinson's and a stay in hospice back in August. Jay Vargas (bottom far left) is now using a cane. Barney Barnum (bottom far right) has been frail and using a cane for a while now so nothing new with him. In the second pic, I think that's 97 year old Ralph Puckett in the wheelchair 2nd from the right. Nothing I see of note besides that, though they are an aging bunch. Honestly at this point I think Jose Rodela who hasn't been seen around in ages because of dementia and heart failure, will go before Donlon or Puckett. Larry L. Taylor, Medal of Honour recipient as of November 2023, dead at 81. That's two in the ten days since that post was made. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted January 30 Elijah Blue Allman clearly isn't in the best place and his mum's just been refused temporary conservatorship to help him. Obitable, likely, in his own right but having Cher as yer mum makes it a shoo-in: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-68138790 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neol Edmunds 78 Posted January 30 27 minutes ago, maryportfuncity said: Obitable, likely, in his own right but having Cher as yer mum makes it a shoo-in: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-68138790 Shoop-shoop-in more like! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neol Edmunds 78 Posted January 31 https://www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/24080291.sir-geoff-hurst-abandons-event-cheese-grain-frome/ It's a big story. Geoff Hurst forced off stage by nosebleeds. Not many from 1966 still with us... 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
