themaninblack 2,112 Posted October 5, 2005 Barry Letts (b. 1925) Producer of Doctor Who (1969 - 1974) I say this as the death rate amongst producers/writers of the show is impressive: John Wiles producer (d. 1999) Innes Lloyd (producer (d. 1991) Graham Williams producer (d. 1990) John Nathan-Turner producer (d. 2002) Robert Holmes script editor (d. 1986) David Whitaker script editor (d. 1980) Terry Nation creator of the Daleks (d. 1997) Gerry Davis co-creator of the Cybermen/script editor (d. 1992) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted October 6, 2005 With the death of Ronnie Barker, you have to consider the Rev. Ian Paisley, who seems to be going through the same process of big man to little man. Having seen him on the news, he's looking a lot more chipper, so I take it back! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Teddy 21 Posted October 6, 2005 Gore Vidal will be 81 next year. A fascinating fellow with some interesting views on 9/11 Good call TF, I would agree with that And let's not forget one of Gore's main protagonsists throughout the 60's, the one and only Norman Mailer. On of my favourite stories relates to an appearance on some show, shortly after Gore Vidal had said there was a direct link between Henry Miller (author of Tropic of Cancer), Norman Mailer, and Charles Manson. Just as they were getting ready to go on to the show, Mailer turned and asked Vidal if he was planning to repeat that assertion. When Vidal said yes, Mailer headbutted him, and said 'Try it'. Vidal appeared on the show, very subdued, and even when asked by the host about his claims, refused to repeat them. One way to silence your critics! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted October 6, 2005 Yes. Mailer must be knocking on a bit... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tempus Fugit 214 Posted October 7, 2005 Another writer who is also getting on in years, he'll be 80 in '06 is that lover of the alliteral book title J.P.Donleavy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted October 7, 2005 Don Arden (b.1926) - leg-breaking Rock manager of Black Sabbath/ELO and father of Sharon Osborne. Not been well, so I've heard... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted October 8, 2005 There's a BBC Four profile on cartoonist and creator of St Trinians, Ronald Searle (b.1920). Now a recluse... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goodnight Vienna 2 Posted October 9, 2005 Has anyone mentioned George Best..... his liver is already buried, think the rest of him will follow in 2005 or 2006? Regards, Vienna xxxxx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
football_fan 42 Posted October 9, 2005 Has anyone mentioned George Best..... Yes, he has been mentioned numerous times. He has an existing thread right here. his liver is already buried, think the rest of him will follow in 2005 or 2006? I think that his demise will be a strong possibility for 2006. He was recently hospitalized for a liver infection and remains in poor health. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,100 Posted October 9, 2005 He was recently hospitalized for a liver infection and remains in poor health. Wasn't it a kidney infection due to the drugs he's on to prevent his new liver rejecting his body Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
football_fan 42 Posted October 9, 2005 He was recently hospitalized for a liver infection and remains in poor health. Wasn't it a kidney infection due to the drugs he's on to prevent his new liver rejecting his body You are right. It was a kidney infection. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted October 11, 2005 Edward Short, Deputy Leader of the Labour Party in the 70s and MP for Newcastle Central for years. Born 17th December 1912... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tempus Fugit 214 Posted October 11, 2005 Edward Short, Deputy Leader of the Labour Party in the 70s and MP for Newcastle Central for years. Born 17th December 1912... MP for Newcastle Central, fame indeed. Hold that front page. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted October 11, 2005 Don't scoff. When he pops it he'll be in the Times Obituary, make no doubts about that. 93 in December.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tempus Fugit 214 Posted October 11, 2005 Don't scoff. When he pops it he'll be in the Times Obituary, make no doubts about that. 93 in December.... A good DDP candidate, but not really DeathList material. Thanks for the tip, I might consider him for my DDP selection. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted October 11, 2005 A good DDP candidate, but not really DeathLIst material. Thanks for the tip, I might consider him for my DDP selection. Yes. I'm entering next years. Don't forget John 'Face to Face' Freeman either. 91 next year... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FiercePanda 0 Posted October 12, 2005 Hiya, I must say that I have not heard about Patrick Moore for a while ,that monocal wearing Asrologer. Also, what about a suprise contender like Arnald Schwaraneger or Roger Moore. Strong contenders for the latest scarey moments. hey,I might be wrong but ya never know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FiercePanda 0 Posted October 12, 2005 Alsooooo,What about Ba (Mr T).He is looking a little shakey on his feet nowadays due to his condition. Or another contender could be a suprise knockout Muhammed Ali!! I would love to see a Rocky style puch-up with those two involed! Just Imagine it,the insults would fly: Mr T:" I pity the Fool" M.Ali: " I gonna knock you into next ...Wednesday..." Cheers Fierce. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weatherman90 7 Posted October 15, 2005 Roger Moore would be an interesting pick..he turned 78 yesterday, have no idea how he is doing these days though. As for Patrick Moore, your wish has already been granted! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
millwall32 114 Posted October 16, 2005 Saw Danny La Rue in the street over the weekend. He looked in very bad health I think he wouldd make a good inclusion for 2006. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,100 Posted October 16, 2005 How's Frank Serpico these days? Born 1936 (not that old then) but some of the fragments of the bullet that were lodged in his head might be on the move. Frank Serpico Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mortician 2 Posted October 18, 2005 Mrs Mort ran into Eddie Large, or more accurately Mrs Large walked into Mrs M while trying to circumnavigate the rotund 'comic' at the local shops. Mrs M reports that 'he looked as rough as a badger's arse' with the purple nose and face of someone who's been saying hello to too many empty bottles... What chance of Eddie and George Best fighting it out for the next available liver? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banshees Scream 110 Posted October 18, 2005 Author, Phyllis Whitney, age 102 and actor Charles Lane, age 100 would be good suggestions for next year's deathlist. They have both had very successful careers in their respective fields and having reached their 100th birthday, one can only expect their health to go downhill. Very clever suggestions. I would agree with the Charles Lane possibility most of all. He will be 101 come January. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GracieJc8 3 Posted October 18, 2005 Potential 2006 list 1. Billy Graham 2. Kirk Douglas 3. Margaret Thatcher 4. Lady Bird Johnson 5. Charlton Heston 6. Albert Hoffman 7. Charles Lane 8. Saddam Hussein 9. Osama Bin Laden 10. Fidel Castro 11. Jerry Lewis 12. Don Knotts 13. Prince Phillip 14. Dick Cheney 15. Pope Benedict 16. Coretta Scott King 17. Estelle Getty 18. Michael DeBakey 19. W. Mark Felt 20. John Paul Stevens 21. Aaron Spelling 22. Phyllis A. Whitney 23. Mickey Rooney 24. Jack Warden 25. Nelson Mandela 26. Robert McNamara 27. Sargent Shriver 28. Red Buttons 29. Ernest Borgnine 30. Olivia DeHaviland 31. Jane Wyman 32. Elizabeth Taylor 33. Deborah Kerr 34. Rosa Parks 35. Larry Hagman 36. Andy Griffith 37. Shelley Winters 38. Walter Cronkite 39. Jimmy Carter 40. Ronnie Biggs 41. F. Lee Bailey 42. Jacque Chirac 43. Jennifer Jones 44. Edward Asner 45. Jerry Falwell 46. Milton Friedman 47. Kurt Waldheim 48. Henry Kissinger 49. Leona Helmsley 50. Angela Lansbury This looks overall like an excellent list. I just now found it. Might want to consider havingsome of these names. I just wonder considering the age of health of some of them, if they will be lucky enough to hang on till 1-1-06. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fruitfancy 0 Posted October 19, 2005 For the New Year's Honours i reckon to the following 1) Alan Whicker (although it seems he should hae died years ago) 2) Pat Robertson 3) That really big wrestling bloke 4) Bobby Robson 5) Ronald Mc Donald (killed off for healthier image) 6) Kenneth Clarke 7) Pope Benedict, Joseph Ratzinger 8) Jack Klugman 9) Celine Dion (fingers crossed) 10) Dick Cheney 11) Maggie Thatcher 12) Barry Neuman 13) Ronnie Corbett (once one goes the other only lingers on a few months) 14) Angela Rippon 15) Harold Pinter 16) Ariel Sharon 17) Slobodan Milosevic 18) Courtney Love 19) Bruce Forsyth 20) Jimmy Tarbuck 21) Hugo Chavez 22) Diego Maradona 23) George Best 24) Peter Tatchell 25) June Whitfield 26) Stephen Hawking 27) Darkus Howe 28) Burt Bacharach 29) Sean Connery 30) Roger Moore 31) Honour Blackman 32) Robert Mugabe 33) Princess Margret 34) Keith Richards 35) Dame Judie Dench 36) Patrick Moore 37) Tony Benn I'm too tired now. Will think of some more tomorrow (later) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
