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.

The Rabbi Thread 23rd January 2026
Yisroel Hager (Vizhnitzer rebbe) needs urgent prayers as "current course of treatment has taken a physical toll"...Last year they claimed "the horrible disease was caught early". I wonder what it is. Pancan? Not to be confused with Vizhnitzer rebbe of London (no idea what his name is) who suffers from primary central nervous system lymphoma.
Comedians & Comedy Writers 23rd January 2026
@gcreptile he’s very well known in the New York/New Jersey area. I’d be very shocked if he doesn’t get a New York Times obituary.
Comedians & Comedy Writers 23rd January 2026
I only knew him from a David Bowie song, 'Slip Away' from the Heathen album. RIP.
Kill or Save: Best of the Rest Top 20 Hits of the 90s 23rd January 2026
23-Jan 30 Queen - No-One But You 30 The Cardigans - My Favourite Game +1 29 Travis - Driftwood 27 The Wannadies - You And Me Song 27 Mike & The Mechanics - Over My Shoulder 26 Weezer - Buddy Holly 25 Alanis Morissette - Ironic 25 Levellers - Beautiful Day +1 25 The Cranberries […]
Comedians & Comedy Writers 23rd January 2026
Floyd Vivino aka Uncle Floyd has died. He’s a hit for me in several pools but I can only so far find a Facebook posting from his brother.
UK Singles Chart 23rd January 2026
Francis Buchholz reportedly dead. https://www.hellorayo.co.uk/planet-rock/news/rock-news/scorpions-michael-schenker-francis-buchholz-dead
Kill or Save: UK No.3 Hits of the 50s 23rd January 2026
23-Jan 45 Little Richard - Long Tall Sally 38 Danny & The Juniors - At The Hop 34 Connie Francis - Lipstick on Your Collar 32 The Crickets - Oh, Boy! 30 Shirley Bassey - Kiss Me, Honey Honey, Kiss Me 30 Elvis Presley - (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear 30 […]
Kill or Save: The Themed Games 23rd January 2026
23-Jan 30 Life On Mars? 25 Starman +4 23 Heroes -6
Kill or Save: The Themed Games 23rd January 2026
23/1/26 30 Life On Mars? +4 29 Heroes -6 21 Starman
Donald J Trump 23rd January 2026
Elizabeth II has (I think) the largest thread here with 198 pages. When Trump gets 199, can we send him a Deathlist Peace Prize?