YoungWillz 21,028 Posted May 22, 2019 Obituary for Sir Timothy Kitson, former Tory MP for Richmond, North Yorkshire who was succeeded by Leon Brittan: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/obituaries/2019/05/22/sir-timothy-kitson-yorkshire-farmer-loved-hunting-racing-mp/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JiroemonKimura 95 Posted May 24, 2019 Kathleen Blanco jokes about death rumors, “no longer” in hospice care. I’d take the second part with a grain of salt. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,220 Posted May 24, 2019 7 hours ago, JiroemonKimura said: Kathleen Blanco jokes about death rumors, “no longer” in hospice care. I’d take the second part with a grain of salt. She was out at a graduation ceremony a few days ago (albeit in her hometown), so she might not be in hospice at the moment. Think she has a few months in her... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mollyafox 455 Posted May 25, 2019 Longtime US senator John Pinto, who had been serving New Mexico since 1977, died at age 94. Along with being a prominent senator, Pinto was a Navajo code talker during WWII. https://www.cnn.com/2019/05/24/us/navajo-code-talker-dies-new-mexico/index.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 11,923 Posted May 25, 2019 I announce that after frantic research and tough decisions, I've picked a substitute of the late general Le Duc Anh as my perennial favourite. And the winner is... General Prem Tinsulanonda! Who was the good twin of evil Le Duc Anh, of course. Or maybe not so good? The general is dead, long live the general! 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,577 Posted May 26, 2019 19 hours ago, drol said: I announce that after frantic research and tough decisions, I've picked a substitute of the late general Le Duc Anh as my perennial favourite. And the winner is... General Prem Tinsulanonda! Who was the good twin of evil Le Duc Anh, of course. Or maybe not so good? The general is dead, long live the general! Dead according to Thai media. I don’t believe in coincidences like that. I think you had read he was on his last leg somewhere! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,028 Posted May 26, 2019 10 minutes ago, Ulitzer95 said: Dead according to Thai media. I don’t believe in coincidences like that. I think you had read he was on his last leg somewhere! Prem News Article: http://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/2019/05/26/prem-tinsulanonda-kings-advisor-and-statesman-dies-at-98/ Just dumped him off my 20/20 team too, ha! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 11,923 Posted May 26, 2019 3 hours ago, Ulitzer95 said: Dead according to Thai media. I don’t believe in coincidences like that. I think you had read he was on his last leg somewhere! It is a coincidence. He was rushed to hospital at about 5:05 a. m. local time in a medical emergency. That's about midnight in Italy. I wrote the post yesterday morning, so twelve hours before the medical emergency. No cheating there, just the Reaper having fun. Sincerely I think he had a heart attack because he read the post (what an honour!), but I'm not suee about this. Now I have to choose another elderly Asian general and I already have some ideas... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,437 Posted May 26, 2019 Drol's on a roll! Pick Kissinger next! 3 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,964 Posted May 26, 2019 It proves that our lovable immortals are actually quite rare. Tinsunaloda just wasnt made of the right stuff. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,028 Posted May 26, 2019 Prem BBC Obit: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-48413174 Thais it up nicely. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 11,923 Posted May 27, 2019 Yasuhiro Nakasone turns 101 today! Said to be in good health. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,570 Posted May 27, 2019 Does anyone think Anne Widdicombe does not look 100% now that she is back in politics? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drewsky1211 4,731 Posted May 28, 2019 Former Jamaican PM Edward Seaga, who served from 1980 to 1989, has died at 89. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thatcher 2,386 Posted May 29, 2019 Michael Spicer, MP for West Worcestershire (1974-2010) and Chairman of the 1922 Committee (2001-2010), has died aged 76. After retiring from the Commons he served in the Lords. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,577 Posted May 29, 2019 54 minutes ago, Thatcher said: Michael Spicer, MP for West Worcestershire (1974-2010) and Chairman of the 1922 Committee (2001-2010), has died aged 76. After retiring from the Commons he served in the Lords. Obits streaming through fast now. The Sun, Metro, Evening Standard. Very well liked man, known for his kindness and gentle demeanour. Though I expect YoungWilz to chip in sooner or later and tell me there's no such thing as a compassionate Tory 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,028 Posted May 29, 2019 33 minutes ago, Ulitzer95 said: Obits streaming through fast now. The Sun, Metro, Evening Standard. Very well liked man, known for his kindness and gentle demeanour. Though I expect YoungWilz to chip in sooner or later and tell me there's no such thing as a compassionate Tory Dad's funeral today so I've been preoccupied with that. Looking at it reasonably, Spicer was at the department of energy from as late as 1987 with responsibility for electricity (privatised) and coal (by then, decimated). So, a nob, with a safe seat with Government responsibility for - very little. Yeah, sounds like a sinecure to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,028 Posted May 29, 2019 51 minutes ago, Ulitzer95 said: Obits streaming through fast now. The Sun, Metro, Evening Standard. Very well liked man, known for his kindness and gentle demeanour. Though I expect YoungWilz to chip in sooner or later and tell me there's no such thing as a compassionate Tory Also I'm tired but who was he kind to? Does kindness equate to compassion? Doesn't necessarily follow. More details required. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,028 Posted May 30, 2019 On 05/03/2018 at 21:59, Zsa Zsa's leg said: U.S. Senator Thad Cochran, 80 resigning due to health reasons Thad Cochran is dead reportedly: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,028 Posted May 30, 2019 Thad Cochran DDP QO: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-7087417/Former-US-Sen-Thad-Cochran-Mississippi-dies-81.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,437 Posted June 3, 2019 Incidentally, this new BBC 5 part Thatcher documentary. If you can stomach it (yes, we know who can and can't already), Episode 2 has a surprisingly well looking John Nott running down the first Cabinet and noting there's "only four of us breathing". Rogues gallery below: Pic 1 – Norman Lamont Pic 2 – Sean’s cuddly uncle Pic 3- A rather frail looking Shirley Williams Pic 4 – Jonathan Aitken, as seen on DDP inside 10 years Pic 5 – David Owen Pic 6 – Lord Gowrie who looked half-fucked Pic 7 – 85 year old Kenneth Baker. Will see his 90s imo. Pic 8 – Heseltine Pic 9 – Sir Norman Fowler Pic 10 – David Howell (b 1936) who looks like a current front bencher. Pic 11 – John Nott Pic 12 – Bernard Ingham 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,186 Posted June 3, 2019 Thanks that's saved me watching it! 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,437 Posted June 3, 2019 3 minutes ago, Octopus of Odstock said: Thanks that's saved me watching it! Am curious to see who doesn't show up (ie no Nigel Lawson so far) in the 5 episodes. When are we getting the Harold Wilson multi-part doc, I wonder... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,577 Posted June 3, 2019 47 minutes ago, msc said: Am curious to see who doesn't show up (ie no Nigel Lawson so far) in the 5 episodes. When are we getting the Harold Wilson multi-part doc, I wonder... I met Lord Lawson a couple of months ago. He’s quite frail but still very sharp. Would give him another few years. Jill Knight perhaps worth a punt? She’s notable enough for DL. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,313 Posted June 3, 2019 No Douglas Hurd.Another ominous sign about his health. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
