Deathrace 1,164 Posted September 12, 2020 On 08/09/2020 at 13:32, Joey Russ said: Yeah, there are your occasional Charles Aznavour’s and Carl Reiner’s who seem quite active for their age only to snuff it anyways. Seems to happen more often to nonagenarian men. My grandfather died aged 94 and was in fantastic health until the last month of his life. A lot more nonagenarian women make it to the hundred. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cerberus 302 Posted September 19, 2020 I was only watching her yesterday in the 1979 remake of 'The Lady Vanishes' - funny that she was getting 'old lady' parts more than 40 years ago, though she was almost 20 years younger than May Whitty was when she played Miss Froy in the original, and only 13 years older than male lead Elliott Gould. Incidentally, I guess everyone has gone from the '38 film, now? There were no children in it as I recall. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathrace 1,164 Posted September 19, 2020 1 hour ago, Cerberus said: I was only watching her yesterday in the 1979 remake of 'The Lady Vanishes' - funny that she was getting 'old lady' parts more than 40 years ago, though she was almost 20 years younger than May Whitty was when she played Miss Froy in the original, and only 13 years older than male lead Elliott Gould. Incidentally, I guess everyone has gone from the '38 film, now? There were no children in it as I recall. Her character in Death on the Nile (1978) was also quite doddery if not geriatric. Of course she has easily survived at least one of the young bucks from that film (Maccorkindale). 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handrejka 1,903 Posted September 25, 2020 On 19/09/2020 at 11:26, Deathrace said: Her character in Death on the Nile (1978) was also quite doddery if not geriatric. Of course she has easily survived at least one of the young bucks from that film (Maccorkindale). Jon Finch too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathrace 1,164 Posted September 25, 2020 57 minutes ago, Handrejka said: Jon Finch too. True. Could she outpace Mia Farrow or Lois Chiles as well? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,569 Posted September 25, 2020 44 minutes ago, Deathrace said: True. Could she outpace Mia Farrow or Lois Chiles as well? Maggie Smith? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Book 3,551 Posted October 16, 2020 Happy Birthday, Dame Angela Lansbury! 95 today! Hardly any news in this BZ report which headlines: Pension? Are you kidding me? Are you serious when you say that! Angela Lansbury turns 95 and doesn't think about quitting. From the report: Crossword puzzles, gardening and her family keep her physically and mentally fit, Lansbury told the Daily Mail. She hardly drinks alcohol and takes a lot of vitamins, and she sleeps well. "If it continues like this, I see no reason not to make it to 98." https://www.berliner-zeitung.de/kultur-vergnuegen/rente-von-wegen-angela-lansbury-wird-95-und-denkt-nicht-ans-aufhoeren-li.111561 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WEP 888 Posted October 16, 2020 4 hours ago, Book said: From the report: Crossword puzzles, gardening and her family keep her physically and mentally fit, Lansbury told the Daily Mail. She hardly drinks alcohol and takes a lot of vitamins, and she sleeps well. "If it continues like this, I see no reason not to make it to 98." https://www.berliner-zeitung.de/kultur-vergnuegen/rente-von-wegen-angela-lansbury-wird-95-und-denkt-nicht-ans-aufhoeren-li.111561 But it sounds as if there are clear doubts that she could live to 100. We should keep Angela Lanbury in mind for 2023. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,576 Posted October 16, 2020 5 minutes ago, WEP said: But it sounds as if there are clear doubts that she could live to 100. We should keep Angela Lanbury in mind for 2023. Stating that you could see 98 is not an expression of doubt for reaching a higher age... When most people think about the future, they tend to think a few months/years down the road. In a few (3) years she'll be 98. I wouldn't read into it beyond that. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WEP 888 Posted October 16, 2020 1 hour ago, Ulitzer95 said: Stating that you could see 98 is not an expression of doubt for reaching a higher age... When most people think about the future, they tend to think a few months/years down the road. In a few (3) years she'll be 98. I wouldn't read into it beyond that. I agree! May she turn 110. But in my head, a little deathlister gives me a glimpse of hope. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,581 Posted October 17, 2020 I think she should stay on the list till death - she is a absolute legend and the only person nominated in the 1940's for a major Oscar still alive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xXConmanXx 9 Posted February 5, 2021 On 16/10/2020 at 06:10, WEP said: But it sounds as if there are clear doubts that she could live to 100. We should keep Angela Lanbury in mind for 2023. *2021 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miranda lass 98 Posted March 29, 2021 Well i really hope she will see 98 if no more Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,024 Posted October 16, 2021 On 16/10/2020 at 06:18, Book said: Happy Birthday, Dame Angela Lansbury! 95 today! Hardly any news in this BZ report which headlines: Pension? Are you kidding me? Are you serious when you say that! Angela Lansbury turns 95 and doesn't think about quitting. From the report: Crossword puzzles, gardening and her family keep her physically and mentally fit, Lansbury told the Daily Mail. She hardly drinks alcohol and takes a lot of vitamins, and she sleeps well. "If it continues like this, I see no reason not to make it to 98." https://www.berliner-zeitung.de/kultur-vergnuegen/rente-von-wegen-angela-lansbury-wird-95-und-denkt-nicht-ans-aufhoeren-li.111561 Now 96. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 11,912 Posted December 31, 2021 Number one for 2022? Or number 2 behind Carter? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,581 Posted December 31, 2021 1 minute ago, drol said: Number one for 2022? Or number 2 behind Carter? I can Queen Elizabeth as number 1. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathrace 1,164 Posted December 31, 2021 1 minute ago, The Old Crem said: I can Queen Elizabeth as number 1. Philips for numero uno. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Daredevil 1,189 Posted December 31, 2021 10 minutes ago, Deathrace said: Philips for numero uno. Dick Van Dyke is my guess. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lafaucheuse 4,043 Posted December 31, 2021 3 minutes ago, The Daredevil said: Dick Van Dyke is my guess. I dunno what they’re up to with DVD but why in the hell they put him so high every year ? Yeah he’s old but not ill from what we know ? Give us a break and put someone like Carter or Philips first !! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Daredevil 1,189 Posted December 31, 2021 1 minute ago, Lafaucheuse said: I dunno what they’re up to with DVD but why in the hell they put him so high every year ? Yeah he’s old but not ill from what we know ? Give us a break and put someone like Carter or Philips first !! Agreed, just thinking what they would do. They really should give DVD a break. Bob Barker would be a good no. 1 though. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lafaucheuse 4,043 Posted December 31, 2021 2 minutes ago, The Daredevil said: Agreed, just thinking what they would do. They really should give DVD a break. Bob Barker would be a good no. 1 though. Yeah Barker seems a good contender too ! Even QEII would make more sense cause she’s « the biggest » personality on the list Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoverAndOut 4,745 Posted December 31, 2021 I ummed and aahed over who would replace White as #1 for my 2022 DL Prediction. In the end, I didn't overcomplicate and just moved Carter up from #2, thinking the Committee may do the same rather than shaking it up too much. I did toy with Leslie Phillips as a possibility. But I think it needs to be a certain type of character, but also with at least a fair chance of dying, which I think discounts DvD for now. In an ordinary list, I don't think Carter would be the #1 pick, but these are extraordinary circumstances. Lansbury could be close in a few years, but, I may be wrong, I don't think Olivia de Havilland got closer than #2 or #3? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lafaucheuse 4,043 Posted January 1, 2022 4 hours ago, Lafaucheuse said: I dunno what they’re up to with DVD but why in the hell they put him so high every year ? Yeah he’s old but not ill from what we know ? Give us a break and put someone like Carter or Philips first !! Ok. They didn’t listen to me. Well, fuck them I guess Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Philip 121 Posted January 1, 2022 Hope she makes it to 100, Jessica Fletcher is still an iconic character decades later. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Khthonia 101 Posted April 8, 2022 Just a small vid for the fans on seeing her when younger. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites