1937 poll Class Of 1937

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This is my first ever thread so forgive me if it's error ridden!

 

I spotted a thread called the class of 1926 and I thought given we are on the cusp of 2017 hence the year that people born in 1937 turn the milestone age of 80 and that 1937 seems to be a year particularly rich in talent and iconic names etc I thought why not?

 

Who do you think will be the last one standing? Who do you think will be an early departer from the list?

 

Sorry if I've missed out anybodys favourites.

Need to add Gordon Banks just been informed!

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Famous folk born in 1937 who are already deceased include

 

 

Jackie Collins

 

Merle Haggard

 

Hunter S Thompson

 

Magic Slim

 

Saddam Hussein

 

George Carlin

 

Donald Dewar

 

Yvonne Craig

 

Kerry Packer

 

Johnnie Cochran

 

Bobby Driscoll

 

Jerry Reed

 

Suzanne Pleshette

[Sean 5,999]

Went for Barbara Windsor

[Joey Russ 7,119]

Tie between Ridley Scott and Anthony Hopkins.

[Joey Russ 7,119]

As for early departures, I don't think Jack Nicholson has that long in him to be honest

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Went for Barbara Windsor

I certainly don't think she's a contender for an early departure so to that extent I agree with you.

 

I could see Warren Beatty having a decent amount of longevity and being a contender for last one standing.

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As for early departures, I don't think Jack Nicholson has that long in him to be honest

I tend to agree with that, rumours of dementia and ailing health been circulating for years and hinted at in the press.

 

 

If anyone can think of names I've left of please post and say although I'm not sure if it's possible to re-edit the poll and add them as I'm a bit of a novice!

[Joey Russ 7,119]

One to add, due to the fact he's on deathlist, Mr Gordon Banks.

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One to add, due to the fact he's on deathlist, Mr Gordon Banks.

Done! Many Thanks!

[JiroemonKimura 95]

I went for Harald V, gave a speech in September and still looking quite sharp, plus Scandinavia is known for longevity anyways.

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I went for Harald V, gave a speech in September and still looking quite sharp, plus Scandinavia is known for longevity anyways.

Am I right in thinking that his father was assassinated thus didn't have a natural death? Or was the Prime Minister of Norway? I definitely know there was a political assassination in Norway but not sure if royal one.

[Fergie86 358]

Went for Brian Blessed to be the last one standing for no particular reason. Watching the Man.Utd game tonight Sir Bobby Charlton is really starting to look his age, looking a bit gaunt and noticed before he is shaking and dithering, don't think he is any immediate danger of the Grim Reaper calling but be surprised if he lasted any longer then 5 years.

[ebless 202]

Valerie Singleton is another one to add.

[Book 3,352]

Jane Fonda. She seems to be fit and healthy.

[The Mad Hatter 1,091]

Since Royalty and scandavians are known for longevity its seems reasonable to vote for the one that combines both.

[RIP Wee Jum 1,558]

I picked Burly Chassis (Shirley Bassey)

[drol 10,065]

 

I went for Harald V, gave a speech in September and still looking quite sharp, plus Scandinavia is known for longevity anyways.

Am I right in thinking that his father was assassinated thus didn't have a natural death? Or was the Prime Minister of Norway? I definitely know there was a political assassination in Norway but not sure if royal one.

 

His father Olav V died in 1991 of heart attack. Maybe you are referring to Prime Minister Vikdun Quisling, who was executed after the war.

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I went for Harald V, gave a speech in September and still looking quite sharp, plus Scandinavia is known for longevity anyways.

 

Am I right in thinking that his father was assassinated thus didn't have a natural death? Or was the Prime Minister of Norway? I definitely know there was a political assassination in Norway but not sure if royal one.

His father Olav V died in 1991 of heart attack. Maybe you are referring to Prime Minister Vikdun Quisling, who was executed after the war.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assassination_of_Olof_Palme

 

No I was getting mixed up between Sweden and Norway -The Swedish Prime Minister was assassinated in 1986.

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I went for Harald V, gave a speech in September and still looking quite sharp, plus Scandinavia is known for longevity anyways.

Am I right in thinking that his father was assassinated thus didn't have a natural death? Or was the Prime Minister of Norway? I definitely know there was a political assassination in Norway but not sure if royal one.

His father Olav V died in 1991 of heart attack. Maybe you are referring to Prime Minister Vikdun Quisling, who was executed after the war.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assassination_of_Olof_Palme

 

No I was getting mixed up between Sweden and Norway -The Swedish Prime Minister was assassinated in 1986.

 

Oh, I remember. He was a great man, indeed.

[Joey Russ 7,119]

I think someone decided to be funny and voted for all of them cause he'd be correct no matter what.

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I think someone decided to be funny and voted for all of them cause he'd be correct no matter what.

 

Awe Bless lol winning must be important to them!

[Lewd_Squirrel 309]

Barbara Steele was born in 1937. She's still alive.

[dean1991 116]

I second Hammer Horror Barbara as the early departer

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I second Hammer Horror Barbara as the early departer

Now amended.

If people think of any other names of people born in 1937 living or dead please feel free to let me know.

[Bibliogryphon 8,662]

In the absence of anyone to Give Me A Clue I voted for Una Stubbs.