Age 27 – Celebrity Death Club

Anton Yelchin, 27…… Dead

The 27 year old actor, probably best known for his role as Chekov in the rebooted Star Trek movies, died in a freak accident at his home. The actor was reportedly crushed when his own car rolled into him and

Political Discussions And Ranting Thread 18th January 2026
According to the Sunday Times Zia Yusuf may not be 100% happy at Robert Jenrick joining them and being the frontrunner to be made Reform’s economic spokesperson.
Ideas and possibilities for 2027 18th January 2026
i’m gonna once again (and periodically) bring about Jack Hanna for consideration. meets all the DL requirements, advanced stage of alzheimer’s since 2024, if he lives to see 2027, he’ll basically be half dead by his birthday on the 2nd of january. i feel like this is a pick not worth missing
24. Eileen Derbyshire 18th January 2026
I miss the days of Emily, Rita, Norris, Audrey, Blanche, Archie etc sitting in the Rovers snug wondering what to do about the murder situation/discussing theories as Richard Hillman comes in, stands at the bar and gives them the smirk. Classic Corrie.
Derby Dead Pool 2026 18th January 2026
QO Ron Boswell :https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15437603/Nationals-Ron-Boswell-dies.html Initially noted on the Missed thread, punting it over here as he was a pick this year too.
The Death Penalty 18th January 2026
Erfan Soltani alive and well...for now.
24. Eileen Derbyshire 18th January 2026
This was good acting as well from Eileen
The 100 Club 18th January 2026
Syed Babar Ali (most notably Prince Philip's successor as President of the WWF) wheelchairbound, but doesn't look too bad. Turned 100 this week. Quite a lot of longevity with WWF folks, all but one of the Presidents have lived into their 90s and three of the founders made it to their late 90s.
27. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei 18th January 2026
Iran’s president warns any U.S. attack on Supreme Leader Khamenei would mean ‘all-out war’
Death By Jazz 18th January 2026
Multi-instrumentalist Ralph Towner dead at 85.
The Happy Birthday Thread 18th January 2026
Chief Emeka Anyaoku, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth of Nations 1990-2000 and President of WWF 2001-2010, 93 today.