YoungWillz 21,046 Posted January 8, 2017 Report here of the death of Sir James Mancham, first President of the Seychelles upon independence, aged 77. http://www.eturbonews.com/76605/seychelles-founding-president-passed-away Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Mancham Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoffinLodger 1,248 Posted January 8, 2017 Former Iranian president Hashemi Rafsanjani has died at 82 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-38548591 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JiroemonKimura 95 Posted January 8, 2017 Former Liberian leader Ruth Perry reportedly dead at 77: http://www.frontpageafricaonline.com/index.php/news/2983-death-of-a-matriach-ruth-perry-former-liberian-leader-is-dies-at-77 Damn, 3 heads of state dead and the day is barely half over. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted January 10, 2017 A prominent attorney and former state senator from Spartanburg County is being remembered for his likability in the courtroom and on the campaign trail. David English Turnipseed, of Moore, died Sunday after battling cancer. He was 71. SC http://www.goupstate.com/news/20170109/david-turnipseed-former-state-senator-and-lawyer-dies-at-71 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted January 10, 2017 Turnipseed You're taking the piss.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoffinLodger 1,248 Posted January 10, 2017 Former German president Roman Herzog has died at 82 http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2017/01/10/former-german-president-roman-herzog-dies/96383574/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thatcher 2,416 Posted January 11, 2017 Lucinda da Costa Gomez-Matheeuws, the first woman Prime Minister of The Netherlands Antilles (1977), has died aged 87.*http://curacaochronicle.com/politics/first-female-prime-minister-of-the-netherlands-antilles-has-died/*Article refers to her as Lucina, although almost everywhere else she is mentioned as Lucinda. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thatcher 2,416 Posted January 11, 2017 Adenan Satem, incumbent Chief Minister of Sarawak, Malaysia (2014-2017), has died aged 72 of a heart attack. http://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/sarawak-chief-minister-dies-of-heart-attack Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,527 Posted January 11, 2017 Emergency heart surgery for Italian PM Paolo Gentiloni Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,046 Posted January 12, 2017 Lord William Goodhart, Baron Goodhart, formerly of the SDP and Libdems has died aged 83, complications from Alzheimers. http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/timesonline-uk/obituary.aspx?n=william-howard-goodhart&pid=183566141 Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Goodhart,_Baron_Goodhart Not on the Scavenger Hunt afaik. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,046 Posted January 12, 2017 Lord William Goodhart, Baron Goodhart, formerly of the SDP and Libdems has died aged 83, complications from Alzheimers. http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/timesonline-uk/obituary.aspx?n=william-howard-goodhart&pid=183566141 Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Goodhart,_Baron_Goodhart Not on the Scavenger Hunt afaik. Actually he is. It's been misspelled. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cat O'Falk 3,290 Posted January 12, 2017 A prominent attorney and former state senator from Spartanburg County is being remembered for his likability in the courtroom and on the campaign trail. David English Turnipseed, of Moore, died Sunday after battling cancer. He was 71. SC http://www.goupstate.com/news/20170109/david-turnipseed-former-state-senator-and-lawyer-dies-at-71 If they bury him now he'll be ready to be dug up come Halloween. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted January 13, 2017 An “acute” digestive issue was what forced U.S. Rep. John Rutherford to be taken to an emergency room Wednesday evening after collapsing at the U.S. Capitol, according to the latest statement from his office. The congressman’s chief of staff, Kelly Simpson, states that Rutherford received medical treatment at the U.S. Capitol after his collapse. Then the freshman Republican, sworn in just over a week ago, was taken to George Washington University Hospital for evaluation and treatment. Stress getting to him after only one week! SC http://jacksonville.com/news/2017-01-12/us-rep-rutherford-resting-after-acute-digestive-issues-caused-trip-hospital Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thatcher 2,416 Posted January 14, 2017 Here's a quick list I've made of the 15 oldest living former MPs from the British House of Commons.Ronald Atkins, Labour, Preston North - 13/06/1916 (100) Sir Clive Bossom, Conservative, Leominster - 04/02/1918 - 08/03/17 (99) Sir Patrick Duffy, Labour, Colne Valley/Sheffield Attercliffe - 17/06/1920 (96) Sir Michael Shaw, Baron Shaw of Northstead, Conservative, Brighouse & Spenborough/Scarborough & Whitby - 09/10/1920 (96) Jack Dunnett, Labour, Nottingham Central/Nottingham East - 24/06/1922 (94) Dame Jill Knight, Baroness Knight of Collingtree, Conservative, Birmingham Edgbaston - 06/03/1923 (94) Ronald Buxton, Conservative, Leyton - 20/08/1923 - 10/01/2017 (93) Baron Robert Sheldon, Labour, Ashton under Lyne - 13/09/1923 (93) James Ramsden, Conservative, Harrogate - 01/11/1923 (93) William Howie, Baron Howie of Troon, Labour, Luton - 02/03/1924 (93) Sir Edward du Cann, Conservative, Taunton - 28/05/1924 (92) Sir Reginald Eyre, Conservative, Birmingham Hall Green - 28/05/1924 (92) Eric Cockeram, Conservative, Bebington/Ludlow - 04/07/1924 (92) Mary Holt, Conservative, Preston North - 31/07/1924 (92) Professor Alan Thompson, Labour, Dunfermline Burghs - 16/09/1924 - 18/02/2017 (92)I'm pretty certain most of them, if not all, will receive an obituary in The Telegraph or The Times. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thatcher 2,416 Posted January 15, 2017 Herbert Mies, former Chairman of the West German Communist Party (1973-1989), has died aged 87. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,046 Posted January 16, 2017 Nigel Spearing, former Labour MP for Acton and later Newham South, has died aged 86. http://www.newhamrecorder.co.uk/news/tributes_paid_to_former_newham_mp_nigel_spearing_1_4847190 Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nigel_Spearing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,046 Posted January 17, 2017 Here's a quick list I've made of the 15 oldest living former MPs from the British House of Commons. Ronald Atkins, Labour, Preston North - 13/06/1916 (100) Sir Clive Bossom, Conservative, Leominster - 04/02/1918 (98) Sir Patrick Duffy, Labour, Colne Valley/Sheffield Attercliffe - 17/06/1920 (96) Sir Michael Shaw, Conservative, Brighouse & Spenborough/Scarborough & Whitby - 09/10/1920 (96) Jack Dunnett, Labour, Nottingham Central/Nottingham East - 24/06/1922 (94) Dame Jill Knight, Conservative, Birmingham Edgbaston - 06/03/1923 (93) Ronald Buxton, Conservative, Leyton - 20/081923 (93) Baron Robert Sheldon, Labour, Ashton under Lyne - 13/09/1923 (93) James Ramsden, Conservative, Harrogate - 01/11/1923 (93) Wiliam Howie, Baron Howie of Troon, Labour, Luton - 02/03/1924 (92) Sir Edward du Cann, Conservative, Taunton - 28/05/1924 (92) Sir Reginald Eyre, Conservative, Birmingham Hall Green - 28/05/1924 (92) Eric Cockeram, Conservative, Bebington/Ludlow - 04/07/1924 (92) Mary Holt, Conservative, Preston North - 31/07/1924 (92) Dr Alan Thompson, Labour, Dunfermline Burghs - 16/09/1924 (92) I'm pretty certain most of them, if not all, will receive an obituary in The Telegraph or The Times. Well that was appropriate. Death Notice for Ronald Buxton in The Times: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/timesonline-uk/obituary.aspx?n=ronald-carlile-buxton&pid=183617529 Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronald_Buxton_(British_politician) One for the List of the Missed by the looks of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,046 Posted January 17, 2017 Here's a quick list I've made of the 15 oldest living former MPs from the British House of Commons. Ronald Atkins, Labour, Preston North - 13/06/1916 (100) Sir Clive Bossom, Conservative, Leominster - 04/02/1918 (98) Sir Patrick Duffy, Labour, Colne Valley/Sheffield Attercliffe - 17/06/1920 (96) Sir Michael Shaw, Conservative, Brighouse & Spenborough/Scarborough & Whitby - 09/10/1920 (96) Jack Dunnett, Labour, Nottingham Central/Nottingham East - 24/06/1922 (94) Dame Jill Knight, Conservative, Birmingham Edgbaston - 06/03/1923 (93) Ronald Buxton, Conservative, Leyton - 20/081923 (93) Baron Robert Sheldon, Labour, Ashton under Lyne - 13/09/1923 (93) James Ramsden, Conservative, Harrogate - 01/11/1923 (93) Wiliam Howie, Baron Howie of Troon, Labour, Luton - 02/03/1924 (92) Sir Edward du Cann, Conservative, Taunton - 28/05/1924 (92) Sir Reginald Eyre, Conservative, Birmingham Hall Green - 28/05/1924 (92) Eric Cockeram, Conservative, Bebington/Ludlow - 04/07/1924 (92) Mary Holt, Conservative, Preston North - 31/07/1924 (92) Dr Alan Thompson, Labour, Dunfermline Burghs - 16/09/1924 (92) I'm pretty certain most of them, if not all, will receive an obituary in The Telegraph or The Times. Well that was appropriate. Death Notice for Ronald Buxton in The Times: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/timesonline-uk/obituary.aspx?n=ronald-carlile-buxton&pid=183617529 Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronald_Buxton_(British_politician) One for the List of the Missed by the looks of it. No sound but here's coverage of the By-Election by Pathe: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpDgULyPdC8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,468 Posted January 17, 2017 List of the Missed, I think. He was on my retired Honourable Member for DDP North team last year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thatcher 2,416 Posted January 17, 2017 Peter Jones, an Australian politician, has died aged 83. He was a member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly (1974-1986), and he served as Deputy Leader of The National Country Party (1975-1985). Throughout his career, he was Minister of various departments, including Minister for Housing, Minister for Education and Minister for Fuel and Energy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 11,946 Posted January 17, 2017 Southern Italian politician and former president of Sicily (1969-1972) Mario Fasino has died aged 96. http://palermo.repubblica.it/cronaca/2017/01/17/news/e_morto_mario_fasino_presidente_della_regione_negli_anni_settanta-156252303/ No available link in English. Use Google Translate if you want. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,972 Posted January 17, 2017 Former Arizona governor and Secretary of Home Defense or whatever it is called, Janet Napolitano, undergoing cancer treatment: http://mynewsla.com/education/2017/01/17/uc-president-janet-napolitano-hospitalized-cancer-treatment/ She already had a masectomy because of breast cancer in 2000. The nature of her cancer wasn't disclosed, but treatment is almost over. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,972 Posted January 17, 2017 Israeli chief of staff of defence forces Gadi Eisenkot hospitalized for "condition that was discovered 2 months ago": http://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-chief-hospitalized-for-unspecified-ailment/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thatcher 2,416 Posted January 17, 2017 Here is a full obituary for Ronald Buxton.Also Boualem Baki, an Algerian politician who held numerous ministerial positions in the 1980s, including Minister for Justice and Religious Affairs, has died aged 95. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thatcher 2,416 Posted January 18, 2017 Here is a list of some of the oldest living former Presidents of South American countries. I've only included those that are 80 and over. There's quite a few in their 70s too, although they seem to have a knack at sticking round for a while.Francisco Morales Bermúdez, Peru, (1975-1980), 04/10/1921 (95) Belisario Betancur Cuartas, Colombia, (1982-1986), 04/02/1923 (93)Guillermo Rodríguez, Ecuador, (1972-1976), 04/11/1924 (92) Reynaldo Bignone, Argentina, (1982-1983), 21/01/1928 (88)Luis García Meza, Bolivia, (1980-1981), 08/08/1929 (87)José Sarney, Brazil, (1985-1990), 24/04/1930 (86) Fernando Henrique Cardoso, Brazil, (1995-2002), 18/06/1930 (86) Gonzalo Sánchez de Lozada, Bolivia, (1993-1997), (2002-2003), 01/07/1930 (86) Carlos Menem, Argentina, (1989-1999), 02/07/1930 (86) Isabel Martínez de Perón, Argentina, (1974-1976), 04/02/1931 (85)José Mujica, Uruguay, (2010-2015), 20/04/1935 (81) Rodrigo Borja Cevallos, Ecuador, (1988-1992), 19/06/1935 (81)Julio María Sanguinetti, Uruguay, (1985-1990), (1995-2000), 06/01/1936 (81) Ronald Venetiaan, Suriname, (1991-1996), (2000-2010), 18/06/1936 (80) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
