TQR 14,402 Posted April 21, 2018 Just now, 123jeff said: Nope. Ida Troupe is a joke Bit aggressive. Poor old lady. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
123jeff 57 Posted April 21, 2018 On 21/04/2018 at 14:10, YoungWillz said: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted April 21, 2018 55 minutes ago, YoungWillz said: US papers are normally all over a story like Tajima's death like a rash. Coupla blog entries are not convincing me yet.... Good point. Let's give it an hour then call it what it is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
123jeff 57 Posted April 21, 2018 On 21/04/2018 at 14:30, Joey Russ said: Hope it’s not true then... until May at least. Then, you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted April 21, 2018 1 minute ago, 123jeff said: Nabi Tajima is confirmed dead. She died yesterday at 8 pm at the age of 117 years and 260 days in a hospital. I trust your word, mate, but you know how it works here. Gotta have a link. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TQR 14,402 Posted April 21, 2018 Just now, 123jeff said: She’s already been removed from wikipedia. Chiyo Miyako, born May 2, is now the oldest living person. 25 minutes ago, The Quim Reaper said: Ah. Apparently Ida Troupe may not be verified. This would make Chiyo Miyako (born 2nd May 1901) the oldest. She'll succeed Nabi's age on 18th January 2019. I hate to do this, but someone beat you to it 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
123jeff 57 Posted April 21, 2018 On 21/04/2018 at 15:09, Sir Creep said: I trust your word, mate, but you know how it works here. Gotta have Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,062 Posted April 21, 2018 Interesting the English version of that site doesn't have it. Not good enough for a Deadpool as yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
123jeff 57 Posted April 21, 2018 On 21/04/2018 at 15:16, 123jeff said: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TQR 14,402 Posted April 21, 2018 18 minutes ago, 123jeff said: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/html/20180421/k10011413001000.html There is your link. Duly translated the opening paragraph. Thanks. 2 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
123jeff 57 Posted April 21, 2018 24 minutes ago, The Quim Reaper said: Duly translated the opening paragraph. Thanks. Damn never knew it said that! lmao Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,062 Posted April 21, 2018 Caution is the watchword of the Forum...we've all had some form of doing. Jeez, I got caught out with two full obits from DDP qualifying sources! Which were retracted after about an hour! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,654 Posted April 21, 2018 Jean Alexander was a bad one if I recall. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,228 Posted April 21, 2018 Wasn’t there a wait for Yisreal Kristal when he passed away? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lafaucheuse 4,051 Posted April 21, 2018 oh i have another death Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,228 Posted April 21, 2018 Just checked the 110 forum thingy. None of them think that she’s still alive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoffinLodger 1,248 Posted April 21, 2018 That's finally the end of the Victorians then! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thatcher 2,418 Posted April 22, 2018 AP confirms the news. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,228 Posted April 22, 2018 29 minutes ago, Thatcher said: AP confirms the news. And here’s a qualifying obit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted April 22, 2018 The Express is a QO? I posted as a joke, full of guffaws. Who knew? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,479 Posted April 22, 2018 8 hours ago, Sir Creep said: The Express is a QO? I posted as a joke, full of guffaws. Who knew? Express is one of the 10 best selling newspapers in the UK. I know... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted April 22, 2018 2 hours ago, msc said: Express is one of the 10 best selling newspapers in the UK. I know... Hey, we have our share of birdcage liners, believe you me. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
