themaninblack 2,112 Posted July 3, 2008 Heard Geoffrey Howe on Radio 4's Today programme this morning, talking about the economic crisis. I must say, he sounded a bit frail, in a sort of Enoch Powell on his last legs sort of way. If you could imagine his (once) familiar dulcet tones, but several semitones higher... One to watch... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,358 Posted July 6, 2008 René Harris, President of Nauru on four occasions, has died of a heart attack aged 59. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death Impends 7,979 Posted August 15, 2008 I believe he was the oldest former leader of a country, still living.Does anybody know who is it now. (Maybe the ex-president of Senegal or Suriname) Had Gabriel París Gordillo lived another month and a half, it would have been him. The oldest living former head of state is now Johan Ferrier of Suriname, with Mamadou Dia of Senegal not far behind. These lists may be of some interest to you. Apperently Nguyen Ngoc Tho, first prime minister of Vietnam was forgotten. He became 100 in May. It's unknown whether he's alive or not. The article states he was last known to be alive in 1992. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,358 Posted September 6, 2008 Alberto Fujimori, 69, the former President of Peru, has tongue cancer. A tumour has been discovered on Alberto Fujimori's pancreas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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themaninblack 2,112 Posted October 2, 2008 Tim Fortescue, Tory MP for Liverpool Garston from 1966-1974, had died aged 92. Blimey if he can get an obit... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banshees Scream 110 Posted November 27, 2008 V.P. Singh, the former prime minister of India is dead at the age of 77. A very nice Thanksgiving day surprise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monoclinic 39 Posted November 27, 2008 V.P. Singh, the former prime minister of India is dead at the age of 77. A very nice Thanksgiving day surprise. So that's what thanksgiving is about? Being thankful that someone has died? At the best of times I despise the word nice. Here I just find it wholly inappropriate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banshees Scream 110 Posted November 28, 2008 So that's what thanksgiving is about? Being thankful that someone has died? At the best of times I despise the word nice. Here I just find it wholly inappropriate. Thanksgiving is about valuing what you have. I do not value the death of others but I observe it. I admit that I'm obsessed with what is happening in the world. I don't know exactly why I have this habit of scrolling through headlines of which many would consider morbid. It might involve the fact that I perceive the concept of this place in a different light then others. I'm generally not affected by much of which is contributed here. I guess it keeps my mind off things because it's always happening. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banshees Scream 110 Posted December 5, 2008 Emperor Akihito of Japan has cancelled his duties for the third straight day. Akihito was diagnosed with an irregular heartbeat approximately two weeks ago and was hospitalized after experiencing chest pains. He appears to be in stable condition but doctors are already saying that he is at risk of developing osteoporosis. The Emperor might be one to watch in the future. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,358 Posted January 7, 2009 Jack Kemp, former U.S. Housing Secretary, Buffalo Bills quarterback and Vice Presidential candidate alongside Bob Dole in 1996, is suffering from a undisclosed type of cancer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Miser 18 Posted January 7, 2009 Jack Kemp, former U.S. Housing Secretary, Buffalo Bills quarterback and Vice Presidential candidate alongside Bob Dole in 1996, is suffering from a undisclosed type of cancer. Good scope...as always DDT. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted January 7, 2009 Jack Kemp, former U.S. Housing Secretary, Buffalo Bills quarterback and Vice Presidential candidate alongside Bob Dole in 1996, is suffering from a undisclosed type of cancer. Hopefully he'll survive longer than a couple of weeks at least Just heard on the news that the cancer is in multiple organs, he could go quickly or it could be drawn out over the course of the year depending on how he responds to treatment Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,358 Posted January 13, 2009 Ramaswamy Venkataraman, 98, the former President of India, has been hospitalised (for that's how it is spelt in my 1948 dictionary, when and why did we make the etymological leap to hospitalized?? I suppose I should move with ye tymes) with dehydration. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,358 Posted January 15, 2009 Kenan Evren, 92, the former President of Turkey who seized power in a coup in 1980 has been hospitalised (that's how Reuters spell it) after falling ill. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cowboy Ronnie 78 Posted January 15, 2009 Ramaswamy Venkataraman, 98, the former President of India, has been hospitalised (for that's how it is spelt in my 1948 dictionary, when and why did we make the etymological leap to hospitalized?? I suppose I should move with ye tymes) with dehydration. Brits spell "hospitalised" with an "s", Americans use a "z". Given the article was in the Hindu, the so-called "National Newspaper", perhaps we can presume this is India throwing off further shackles of the Empire. Ungrateful sods. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raskolnikov 0 Posted January 21, 2009 If ever a story was guaranteed to cheer you up/mildly amuse you, it could well be this one about Mr Jacques Chirac. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raskolnikov 0 Posted January 23, 2009 Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh who is 76, is to undergo heart bypass surgery for the second time over the weekend. Could be a unique hit on the DDP for 'Death-Defying' if things get messy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,358 Posted January 24, 2009 Icelandic Prime Minister Geir Haarde has called an early general election, he will not stand again because a malignant tumour has been found on his throat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted January 24, 2009 Icelandic Prime Minister Geir Haarde has called an early general election, he will not stand again because a malignant tumour has been found on his throat. That's caused by the British Government being stuck in it for the last six months I'd imagine... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
football_fan 42 Posted January 24, 2009 Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh who is 76, is to undergo heart bypass surgery for the second time over the weekend. Could be a unique hit on the DDP for 'Death-Defying' if things get messy. Indian PM's heart bypass operation successful, say doctors Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,358 Posted January 25, 2009 I believe he was the oldest former leader of a country, still living.Does anybody know who is it now. (Maybe the ex-president of Senegal or Suriname) Had Gabriel París Gordillo lived another month and a half, it would have been him. The oldest living former head of state is now Johan Ferrier of Suriname, with Mamadou Dia of Senegal not far behind. These lists may be of some interest to you. Mamadou Dia has died, aged 99. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted January 27, 2009 Ramaswamy Venkataraman, 98, the former President of India, has been hospitalised (for that's how it is spelt in my 1948 dictionary, when and why did we make the etymological leap to hospitalized?? I suppose I should move with ye tymes) with dehydration. Dead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
