msc 17,712 Posted December 14, 2016 He was lawyer for the family of Salazar's chief opponent after the guy was murdered by the dictator's secret police, a prominent anti-fascist prisoner after, and after release and exile, became a two time PM of his country, and decade long President. (Which is a much more powerful position in Portugal as it gives you defence and foreign affairs briefs to control.) He's Santiago Carrilo with less actual fighting and killing people and more power. He'll piss an QO in his sleep imo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death Impends 7,361 Posted December 14, 2016 I'd also point to the precedent that his wife was able to nab a Mail AP QO, so on that merit alone there's absolutely no way he fails to obit. (imo ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 17,712 Posted December 14, 2016 With confirmation awaiting on Sir Dudley Smith (see the "announced on Wiki" thread), a quick look back at the living MPs from the 1955 and 1959 elections. 1955: James Ramsden (1930) – Tory Lord Balniel (1927) – Tory John Eden (1925) – Tory Sir Richard Body (1927) – Tory Thomas Mitchell (1931) – Sinn Fein (his being alive is disputed, iirc) 1959 Timothy Kitson (1931), Tory Stratton Mills (1932), Alliance Party of Northern Ireland John Morris, Lord Morris of Aberavon (1931), Labour James Ramsden (1923), Tory – Last man to be Secretary for War. Sir Peter Tapsell (1930) – Tory Alan Thompson (1924) – Labour Sir John Wells (1925) – Tory Lord Balniel (1927) – Tory Clive Bossom (1918) – Tory Edward du Cann (1924) – Tory John Eden (1925) – Tory John Hollingworth (1930) – Tory Sir Dudley Smith (1926-2016?) Denis Healey was the last 1951 survivor. Going off an early list from the Labour History Group in 2013, so anyone missing is their fault, not mine! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 10,951 Posted December 15, 2016 Tom Mitchell is definitely still alive.There is no longer any ambiguity of former members being alive/maybe alive now that the UK Parliament have a list of living former MPs that is updated and republished every 6 months or so. Anyone can download it.http://researchbriefings.parliament.uk/ResearchBriefing/Summary/SN05324You're welcome Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 17,712 Posted December 15, 2016 Yes, I'm aware of that, I've used it at work before. The thing about Tom Mitchell is that the above list is chiefly kept up to date by keeping note of Parliamentary pensions, and as Mitchell was expelled, he was never eligible for one, and he dropped off the radar and is rarely seen, even by old colleagues. He did show up at a funeral in 2013 on a look around though, so he's probably still about. George Perry was listed as alive by the 2014 copy of the Research Briefing. It then turned out he'd died in 1998! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,011 Posted December 15, 2016 Edwin Edwards, 88, lovably corrupt former governor of Louisiana hospitalised with pneunomia. But they expect him to recover: http://news.yahoo.com/ex-louisiana-governor-edwin-edwards-hospitalized-pneumonia-060527223.html Hospitalised with pneunomia again. This time the wife isn't sure when he will be released: http://www.wdsu.com/article/former-gov-edwin-edwards-hospitalized-with-pneumonia/8495572 There's some misquotes in there I think. Our local Loozeeann media had her saying he was already feeling ok by the time it hit the media, but he was feeling poorly the few days prior. And planped on spending another couple days for observation. I have him on a DDP theme team so I would orefer him dead--but he ain't going anywhere for now.SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 10,033 Posted December 16, 2016 Mario Soares is feeling better and had a good improvement yesterday. It seems he will be out of intensive therapy in a few days. All good for the old man!http://tomartvinfo.com/2016/12/16/m-rio-soares-h-ind-cios-de-retoma-de-consci-ncia/ And now sweepstakes! I take December the 19th. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 10,033 Posted December 16, 2016 Former Uruguay president (and beloved dictator) Gregorio "Goyo" Alvarez is on ventilator suffering from heart failure. He was reported to be dead yesterday, but it turned out he is alive and in critical conditions. He has been in hospital for months, but his conditions took a turn for the worst two days ago. http://www.elpais.com.uy/informacion/gregorio-alvarez-continua-delicado-salud.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JiroemonKimura 95 Posted December 16, 2016 Former Uruguay president (and beloved dictator) Gregorio Alvarez is on ventilator suffering from heart failure. He was reported to be dead yesterday, but it turned out he is alive and in critical conditions. He has been in hospital for months, but his conditions took a turn for the worst two days ago. http://www.elpais.com.uy/informacion/gregorio-alvarez-continua-delicado-salud.html Damn. Dick-tators haven't been doing very well the past month... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 10,033 Posted December 16, 2016 Well, it would be weird if they both survive! I guess at least one of them will be dead by the end of the week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoffinLodger 1,246 Posted December 17, 2016 Former congressman and chairman of the House foreign affairs committee Benjamin Gilman has died at 94 http://www.midhudsonnews.com/News/2016/December/17/Gilman_obit-17Dec16.htm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 10,033 Posted December 17, 2016 It seems Mario Soares could really make it as his condition improves constantly. There's still life in the old man. http://ecodiario.eleconomista.es/politica/noticias/8032795/12/16/Se-observa-una-recuperacion-en-las-constantes-vitales-de-Mario-Soares.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 10,033 Posted December 17, 2016 As for Alvarez Doctors don't expect him to make it and people are already quarrelling over his funeral. http://www.espectador.com/politica/345358/el-dictador-los-honores-y-la-impunidad Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 10,033 Posted December 18, 2016 Alvarez's conditions worsened and now his family is at his bedside waiting for his demise. http://www.republica.com.uy/llamaron-familiares-del-goyo-alvarez-empeoro-salud/592202/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 18,957 Posted December 18, 2016 Former Indianapolis mayor William Hudnut III has died aged 84. http://www.dailyprogress.com/former-indianapolis-mayor-william-hudnut-dies-at/article_f5c49f8c-ed6a-5f9d-ab7f-2319cc48e1f3.html Mentioned because he was a pick in various pools. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death Impends 7,361 Posted December 18, 2016 Former Indianapolis mayor William Hudnut III has died aged 84. http://www.dailyprogress.com/former-indianapolis-mayor-william-hudnut-dies-at/article_f5c49f8c-ed6a-5f9d-ab7f-2319cc48e1f3.html Mentioned because he was a pick in various pools. He was one of the very last cuts from my DDP team - can't believe he lasted as long as he did, frankly. Shifted him out in the final couple days for Chocolate Armenteros. Now I'll be curious to see if being the longest-serving mayor of Indianapolis, not to mention being pivotal toward making it a noted US sports hub, can get him a Mail obit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoffinLodger 1,246 Posted December 19, 2016 I note that the former leader of Guatemala Oscar Azurdia, who was listed as being still alive at 99 (and the 4th oldest ex world leader) is now listed by Wikipedia as having died in 1995 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%93scar_Mendoza_Azurdia. I cant find anything to verify it but there's no reason to think it isn't true I g uess Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death Impends 7,361 Posted December 19, 2016 Former Indianapolis mayor William Hudnut III has died aged 84. http://www.dailyprogress.com/former-indianapolis-mayor-william-hudnut-dies-at/article_f5c49f8c-ed6a-5f9d-ab7f-2319cc48e1f3.html Mentioned because he was a pick in various pools. He was one of the very last cuts from my DDP team - can't believe he lasted as long as he did, frankly. Shifted him out in the final couple days for Chocolate Armenteros. Now I'll be curious to see if being the longest-serving mayor of Indianapolis, not to mention being pivotal toward making it a noted US sports hub, can get him a Mail obit. And he did get one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,211 Posted December 19, 2016 Former Dallas Mayor Laura Miller faces a second fight with breast cancer: http://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/commentary/2016/12/07/fighting-breast-cancer-laura-miller-epiphanies-regrets Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,288 Posted December 20, 2016 Paul "Stabber" Watson, leader of Sunderland City Council, has bowel cancer which has spread to his lungs and liver. http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/cancer-brexit-austerity-leader-sunderland-12336434 I'm not sure if he'd get the right obit, but he seems like an interesting character. His nickname originates from an incident in 1993, when he was charged with murdering a burglar. https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/mr_david_talbots_murder 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,211 Posted December 21, 2016 He's only a local politician, but could his status as "Ireland's longest-serving politician" give him a QO? Sean McEniff, 81, is not going to get better: http://www.highlandradio.com/2016/12/16/court-told-critically-ill-cllr-sean-mceniff-is-not-going-to-get-better/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 18,957 Posted December 22, 2016 Former mayor of Gibraltar, Solomon "Momy" Levy, reportedly dead at 80. https://twitter.com/GBCNewsroom/status/811936408785092608 Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solomon_Levy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 18,957 Posted December 23, 2016 Former SNP MP for Galloway (1974-1979) George Thompson has reportedly died aged 88. https://twitter.com/ArklessRichard/status/812384304697327618 Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Thompson_(Scottish_National_Party_politician) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoffinLodger 1,246 Posted December 24, 2016 Alvarez's conditions worsened and now his family is at his bedside waiting for his demise. http://www.republica.com.uy/llamaron-familiares-del-goyo-alvarez-empeoro-salud/592202/ They're having one hell of a long wait ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 10,033 Posted December 24, 2016 Alvarez's conditions worsened and now his family is at his bedside waiting for his demise. http://www.republica.com.uy/llamaron-familiares-del-goyo-alvarez-empeoro-salud/592202/ They're having one hell of a long wait ! Waiting for Goyot! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
