Age 81 – Celebrity Death Club

Roy Barraclough, 81…. Dead!

Coronation Street actor Roy Barraclough has died. The Lancashire-born star was also known for his partnership with Les Dawson, especially their portrayal of duo Cissie and Ada. His agent said he died on Thursday, after a short illness.

DeathList Cup 2026 30th January 2026
Okay, I haven't yet received teams from these players: @MortalCaso @Summer in Transylvania @diego @Thatcher @Prince of Deathness @alt obits guy @Spade_Cooley @Sean @Sleepiestpeep You have a day and then some to submit.
Death Anniversary Thread 30th January 2026
American condensed matter physicist John Bardeen died on this day 35 years ago, aged 82.
I predict the grim reaper is going to confound sceptics and continue to prove its huge power like a super strong enema throughout the 2020s and beyond equalling and smashing 2020s record 30th January 2026
As they say, not everyone who makes it through January makes it through February. Surely better times are ahead for next month.
I predict the grim reaper is going to confound sceptics and continue to prove its huge power like a super strong enema throughout the 2020s and beyond equalling and smashing 2020s record 30th January 2026
I volountarily refrained for a few days after two stupid death hoaxes about Mahathir and Zhu Rongji. This past five days were utterly unremarkable, I could not be more disappointed when I read the list of deaths. NOT A SINGLE NAME I KNEW. That's incredible to be fair. Not talking about DL hits, Immortals or […]
World War II Veterans 30th January 2026
Rothesay "Ross" Cathcart Swan (1926-2025), he was a Sub-Lieutenant during the War but was considered the last living to have been promoted to Flag Officer status (1978) before his death at 99 years of age https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/sent-to-war-aged-16-rear-admiral-learnt-to-grit-your-teeth-and-get-on-with-it-20260122-p5nw7p.html https://navalinstitute.com.au/obituary-rear-admiral-rothesay-swan/ https://x.com/JAParker29/status/2016083034764935508
DeathList Cup 2026 30th January 2026
I have submitted my team to gccreptile. Best of luck to my esteemed opponent, Summer in Transylvania and to all the competitors.
Only Famous For Being Ill And Dying 30th January 2026
Great find! Birthdate and middle name match American records - looks like a shoe-in. Apparently it's with the coroner now. There's talk their report will reveal to what extent he had cancer. Ghoulishly interesting one.
The Chequered Flag 30th January 2026
Speaking of ancient F1 drivers, any idea what's up with Hermano Da Silva Ramos? Asides from a 100th birthday confirmation there's not been really any news, also no pictures of him for his 100th birthday either. For a driver who looked about as good as Mr. Milhoux here a couple years ago, that's not a […]
Ideas and possibilities for 2027 30th January 2026
I think Roger Waters (84) it's a good 2027 pick if he lives that long
Mitch McConnell 30th January 2026
He should be in 2027 List if he lives that long !