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1 minute ago, Redrumours said:

Who?

Yes. Doctor Who.

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16 minutes ago, GEMINEYE said:

Yes. Doctor Who.

 

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Sean Connery's brother Neil, has reportedly died aged 83.

 

Starred in the Bond spoof "Operation Kid Brother".

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Jim Klobuchar, the father of US Senator and Presidential hopeful Amy Klobuchar dead. Was known in his own right as a writer and journalist. 

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Mark Gatiss' dad Maurice has died aged 89

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Finnish president Sauli Niinistö's dog and internet meme Lennu has died aged 10 from complications related to brain cancer.

Appeared on Jimmy Fallon's show once.

English obituary from YLE, the "Finnish BBC":

https://yle.fi/uutiset/osasto/news/finlands_first_dog_lennu_dies/11944193

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Living families of Finnish Presidents:

(Ones prior to Kekkonen have no living granchildren I know of, only the spouses of the last two Presidents mentioned)

 

Urho Kekkonen (1900-1986) President 1956-1986

Married to Sylvi Kekkonen (1900-1974), widowed in 1974.

Children:

- Matti Kekkonen (1928-2013) married to Marja Linnala (1932-2015) and later Aili Maria Kekkonen (1926-2004) until her death

Matti had one child, Salla Kekkonen (1957-)

- Taneli Kekkonen (1928-1985) married to Brita Fagerholm (1927-2013) until his suicide

Taneli had two children, Timo Kekkonen (1957-) and Tea Kekkonen (1963-)

 

Mauno Koivisto (1923-2016) President 1986-1994

Married to Tellervo Koivisto (1929-) until his death from dementia and a fall in 2016.

Children:

- Assi Koivisto (1957-) married to Jari Komulainen (ca. 1957-) and later to Heikki Allonen (1954-)

Assi Koivisto did not have children.

Parents:

Juho Koivisto (1881-1965)

Hymni Koivisto (1884-1934)

Siblings:

Joel Koivisto (1921-1979)

Mirjam Koivisto/Sillgren (1927-dead?)

 

Martti Ahtisaari (1937-) President 1994-2000

Married to Eeva Ahtisaari (1936-)

Children:

- Marko Ahtisaari (1969-) married to Lisa Suonio-Ahtisaari until 2020.

Marko Ahtisaari did not have children.

Parents:

Oiva Ahtisaari (1908-1976)

Tyyne Ahtisaari (1903-1967)

Siblings:

Marja-Liisa Ahtisaari (1935-1935)

Heli Sisko Tellervo Ahtisaari (1949-2017)

 

Tarja Halonen (1943-) President 2000-2012

Married to Kari Kalevi Pekkonen (1945-2017) and from 2000 to Pentti Arajärvi (1948-)

Parents:

Vieno Olavi Halonen (1915-1981)

Lyyli Halonen (1917-1990)

No siblings.

 

Sauli Niinistö (1948-) President 2012-2024 (or before)

Married to Marja-Leena Alanko (1950-1995) and from 2009 to Jenni Haukio (1977-)

Parents:

Väinö Pellervo Niinistö (1911-1991)

Hilkka Helena Niinistö (1916-2014)

Siblings:

Kari Niinistö (1943-)

Virve Partanen (1944-)

Kirsi Saarnivaara (1946-)

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Nedra Ruffin, daughter of the late R&B singer David Ruffin of the Temptations, died May 19 as a result of complications from COVID-19.  She was 58.

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3 minutes ago, Sir Creep said:

Nedra Ruffin, daughter of the late R&B singer David Ruffin of the Temptations, died May 19 as a result of complications from COVID-19.  She was 58.

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On 22/05/2021 at 10:33, arghton said:

Finnish president Sauli Niinistö's dog and internet meme Lennu has died aged 10 from complications related to brain cancer.

Appeared on Jimmy Fallon's show once.

English obituary from YLE, the "Finnish BBC":

https://yle.fi/uutiset/osasto/news/finlands_first_dog_lennu_dies/11944193

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Half a mind to repost this in the looky likey thread.

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43 minutes ago, En Passant said:

 

Half a mind to repost this in the looky likey thread.

Don Rickles?

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1 hour ago, gcreptile said:

Don Rickles?

 

The original comment was based on man and dog (something about those slightly wall eyes and the clamped down grin).... but yes, I see that too.

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Gloria Stamler, wife of American scientist Jeremiah Stamler (wiki) has died aged 97.

Jeremiah is 102 in October.

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Sven Erlander has died aged 87:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sven_Erlander

 

Sven was the last living child of Swedish Prime Minister 1946-1969, Tage Erlander (1901-1985). Erlander was (arguably) the longest-ruling democratic head of government, winning seven elections and ruling for 23 years. He was also the predecessor of Olof Palme.

Tage Erlander:

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Roger Stone, the American political troll, reveals that his wife has Nydia has been diagnosed with stage IV cancer:

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9696935/Devastated-Roger-Stone-reveals-details-wifes-Stage-IV-cancer-battle-exclusive-interview.html?ito=social-twitter_dailymailus

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https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/15386473/scientology-david-miscavige-father-gofundme-funeral/

 

Ron Miscavige,  the 85 year old  father who is estranged  from his son David Miscavige the leader of the church of scientology,  reportedly  is terminally ill with cancer and has resorted to gofundme to fundraise for his funeral. 

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50 minutes ago, Gooseberry Crumble said:

https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/15386473/scientology-david-miscavige-father-gofundme-funeral/

 

Ron Miscavige,  the 85 year old  father who is estranged  from his son David Miscavige the leader of the church of scientology,  reportedly  is terminally ill with cancer and has resorted to gofundme to fundraise for his funeral. 


Terry Lubbock 2.0

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1 hour ago, Banana said:


Terry Lubbock 2.0

Indeed.  I think Terry Lubbock is trying to hold on with all his might until someone is charged over the death of his son. His diagnosis makes it extremely unlikely he will be able to hold on until the conclusion of any possible trial. 

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On 25/06/2021 at 00:29, Gooseberry Crumble said:

https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/15386473/scientology-david-miscavige-father-gofundme-funeral/

 

Ron Miscavige,  the 85 year old  father who is estranged  from his son David Miscavige the leader of the church of scientology,  reportedly  is terminally ill with cancer and has resorted to gofundme to fundraise for his funeral. 

Somebody somewhere reports that Ron Miscavige is dead: 

 

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