Wickerman 76 Posted March 19, 2020 Born 19 March 1912 (108 years of age on this day I create the topic in his name). A collaborator with Alexander Fleming in the development of penicillin. Frankland taught that increased levels of cleanliness and hygiene in modern life account significantly for the rise in allergies, the so-called Hygiene Hypothesis. He has said that "We don't set off our immune system early on, we are too clean. In the former East Germany for instance, with very poor work and housing conditions, people were less allergic". I recall my own GP in Birmingham (Mary Stone) who met Frankland - telling my mother (when I was very young) to: “Let him play in the dirt it will help build his immune system”. Frankland was instrumental in the creation of the British Association of Allergists in 1948. In 1962 the Association became the British Allergy Society, and Frankland served as president between 1963 and 1966. The society became the British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology (BSACI) in 1973. Frankland is a founder member and president of the International Association of Aerobiology, and president of the UK charity the Anaphylaxis Campaign. Frankland continues to publish; at age 100 he authored "100 years of allergen immunotherapy", and most recently co-authoring, "Flight Lieutenant Peach's observations on Burning Feet Syndrome in Far Eastern Prisoners of War 1942–45" in the 'Quarterly Journal of Medicine' in 2016. A person well worthy of his own topic here on DeathList. Long may he continue to live. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death Impends 8,011 Posted March 19, 2020 The far more topic-worthy name of the 1912 survivors. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,491 Posted March 19, 2020 An absolute legend for sure, no jokes. Not sure he'll make a DL though as he is in frail health and living full time in the Charterhouse Infirmary for end of life care in London. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,086 Posted March 19, 2020 Frankland my dear, I don't give a damn! *burns Tara to the ground* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,703 Posted April 2, 2020 Dan Snow has reported his death, aged 108, on Twitter. 2 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve 610 Posted April 2, 2020 If this is correct sadly it is another hit for me on my shadow list Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deadsox 894 Posted April 2, 2020 He was a Gray Panther. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wickerman 76 Posted April 2, 2020 Although on my Shadow List I was actually hoping not to see this this year Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,086 Posted April 2, 2020 Not a damn newspaper report anywhere and he's marked as dead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,491 Posted April 2, 2020 3 minutes ago, YoungWillz said: Not a damn newspaper report anywhere and he's marked as dead. He'll get obits across the board by evening or else I will be majorly fucked off. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 12,029 Posted April 2, 2020 Yes, I know he is, but better keep the dead tag until an obit appears. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoffinLodger 1,248 Posted April 2, 2020 I'm pretty sure Dan Snow wouldn't have got it wrong ! Bit ironic if he died of the corona virus ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 12,029 Posted April 2, 2020 1 minute ago, CoffinLodger said: I'm pretty sure Dan Snow wouldn't have got it wrong ! Bit ironic if he died of the corona virus ... First comments suggested he didn't. Other Twitter users have confirmed, but a formal obit still has to be issued. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,703 Posted April 2, 2020 32 minutes ago, CoffinLodger said: I'm pretty sure Dan Snow wouldn't have got it wrong ! Bit ironic if he died of the corona virus ... The British media are being slow on this. Still, whinging on here won't make them go any faster. Write The Guardian or The Telegraph an email if you really want it that fast and they may oblige. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,611 Posted April 2, 2020 I presume no press statement has been sent to them yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,611 Posted April 2, 2020 https://www.anaphylaxis.org.uk/2020/04/02/obituary-dr-alfred-william-frankland-mbe-honorary-president-of-the-anaphylaxis-campaign/ Closet to an Obit so far. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roaming_comrade 471 Posted April 2, 2020 A quick google gave me youtube videos that says he was friends with the queen, so that could have an impact on her. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,611 Posted April 2, 2020 I imagine at her age the Queen is used to losing friends younger than her let alone older. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fergie86 376 Posted April 2, 2020 6 minutes ago, The Old Crem said: I imagine at her age the Queen is used to losing friends younger than her let alone older. True, the real question is will the Queen make it to 108 years of age? Also if she did would she still be on the throne or would she abdicate and would Charles still be alive at 85 or would William be ready to take the throne? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,086 Posted April 2, 2020 Baby got an obit: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/obituaries/2020/04/02/william-frankland-global-authority-treatment-allergies-obituary/ 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoffinLodger 1,248 Posted April 2, 2020 He was the oldest British male 'famous' centenarian, only beaten by Eileeen Whelan as oldest British 'famous' centenerian, so let's pay tribute to him. We needed him now more than ever ! PS his place as the oldest British male 'famous' centenarian has been taken by the footballer Arthur Smith, who turns 105 next month. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FixedBusiness 407 Posted April 3, 2020 R.I.P to a forum legend Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted April 3, 2020 Damn. I had him in 50 DPs. All expired. And now do has he. I doubt I scored a single hit. Yeah it’s all about me. SirC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathray 2,941 Posted April 3, 2020 12 hours ago, roaming_comrade said: A quick google gave me youtube videos that says he was friends with the queen, so that could have an impact on her. He's got birthday cards off the Queen. That doesn't mean their friends. She (her office) sends them to anyone reaching 100 each year and then one for 105 onwards each year. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,343 Posted April 14, 2020 Just learnt he died of COVID-19.Makes him the second oldest death from the virus after Hilda Churchill unless I am overlooking anyone. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
