The Death List 2023

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Doreen Mantle, actress, at the age of 97.

Doreen Mantle: One Foot in the Grave actress dies aged 97

Mantle is best known for playing Jean Warboys, the annoying friend of Victor Meldrew's wife, in the BBC comedy.

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Doreen Mantle - Wikipedia

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Jamie Reid, artist, aged 76.

Jamie Reid: Punk artist behind Sex Pistols record covers dies at 76

Reid's designs for the punk band's record covers became some of the defining images of the era.

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Jamie Reid - Wikipedia

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Sixto Rodriguez, singer-songwriter, at 81.

Sixto Rodriguez: Searching for Sugar Man singer dies aged 81

The musician struggled to find success in his native US, but he developed a following in South Africa.

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Sixto Rodriguez - Wikipedia

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Robbie Robertson (Jaime Royal Robertson), musician, from prostate cancer aged 80.

Robbie Robertson, leader of The Band, dies aged 80

The Band toured with Bob Dylan before becoming one of the most influential acts of the late 1960s.

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Robbie Robertson - Wikipedia

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Two Doors Down creator Simon Carlyle dies aged 48

BBC bosses pay tribute to the comedy writer who helped create the popular BBC One series.

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The creator of BBC One comedy series Two Doors Down, Simon Carlyle, has died aged 48, his manager has confirmed.



Another gay talent taken far too early

 

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Betty Ann Bruno, munchkin, aged 91.

Betty Ann Bruno from The Wizard of Oz has passed away at 91

The acting and journalism worlds are in mourning on Monday, with the news of Betty Ann Bruno passing at 91 years of age.

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Betty Ann Bruno - Wikipedia

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Michael Leonard, English artist, at 90. His works ran from a much-loved portrait of Queen Elizabeth to an illustration in The Joy of Gay Sex.

The homoerotic brilliance of artist Michael Leonard

The British artist loved to paint construction workers… but may be best remembered for an iconic image he created of Queen Elizabeth...

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Fernando Villavicencio (Fernando Alcibiades Villavicencio Valencia), Ecuadorian politician and presidential candidate, assassinated at the age of 59.

Candidate in Ecuador's presidential election Fernando Villavicencio shot dead

Anti-corruption campaigner Fernando Villavicencio is assassinated after an event in the capital, Quito.

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Fernando Villavicencio - Wikipedia

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Clarence Avant (aka the Black Godfather), music executive, aged 92.

Clarence Avant: Music industry legend known as the 'Black Godfather' dies aged 92

Known as the Godfather of Black Music, he worked with everyone from Bill Withers to Michael Jackson.

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Clarence Avant - Wikipedia

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Martin Walser, writer, aged 96.

Martin Walser obituary

Journalist, writer and novelist who played a controversial role in the cultural life of postwar Germany

www.theguardian.com

Martin Walser - Wikipedia

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Federico Bahamontes, cyclist, winner of the 1959 Tour de France, aged 95.

Federico Bahamontes obituary

Road racing cyclist nicknamed the ‘Eagle of Toledo’ who was the first Spaniard to win the Tour de France

www.theguardian.com

Federico Bahamontes - Wikipedia

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Patricia Bredin, actress and singer, at 88.

UK's first Eurovision singer Patricia Bredin dies aged 88

Hull-born Patricia Bredin was the first person to represent the UK at Eurovision in 1957.

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Patricia Bredin - Wikipedia

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Brice Marden, artist, from cancer at 84.

Brice Marden obituary

American painter who combined constant experimentation and a resistance to fashion in his work

www.theguardian.com

Brice Marden - Wikipedia

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Sir Michael Parkinson CBE, broadcaster, at the age of 88.

Michael Parkinson obituary: Setting the standard for TV talk shows

The award-winning broadcaster's star-studded chat shows became essential viewing for millions.

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Michael Parkinson - Wikipedia

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Sir Michael Parkinson CBE, broadcaster, at the age of 88.

Michael Parkinson obituary: Setting the standard for TV talk shows

The award-winning broadcaster's star-studded chat shows became essential viewing for millions.

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Michael Parkinson - Wikipedia

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What an excellent interviewer he was. He deserves praise and honor.

RIP, Mr. Parkinson.

 

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Renata Scotto, soprano, at 89.

Renata Scotto, Opera Diva Who Inhabited Roles, Dies at 89

A leading Italian soprano, she sang more than two dozen roles at the Metropolitan Opera and was known as a charismatic stage partner — and a demanding one.

www.nytimes.com

Renata Scotto - Wikipedia

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Renata Scotto, soprano, at 89.

She was a truly good actress.

 

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John Gosling, original keyboard player for The Kinks, age 75.

The Kinks’ former keyboardist John Gosling dies aged 75

Members pay tribute to ‘great man’ who played with band in 1970s

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Jean-Louis Georgelin, the no-nonsense retired general whom Macron put in charge of the reconstruction of Notre-Dame, died at age 74 while on a hike in the Pyrenees.

https://apnews.com/article/french-g...l-dies-paris-cea6abb2f10adedc432a0e785c8d0c7e

I reeeeeeeally hope this doesn't end up delaying the reconstruction ...

 

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Rodion Amirov, hockey player, from a brain tumor, age 21. He was a first-round draft pick of the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Leafs' 1st round draft pick tragically dies at just 21 years old

This is absolutely devastating. Prayers to the family and the entire Leafs organization.

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