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.

Rugby Players 9th January 2026
Ian McCrae, Scotland rugby union international at scrum half, reportedly dead aged 84: https://scottishrugby.org/news-and-features/obituary-ian-macrae/
Death Anniversary Thread 9th January 2026
American science fiction writer Walter M. Miller Jr. died on this day 30 years ago, aged 72.
Football Manager Sacking Bingo 3 9th January 2026
I ask myself that question most Saturdays.
Football Manager Sacking Bingo 3 9th January 2026
As a Norwich fan, I can totally relate to borefest football - had Manning and Wagner in the past 3 years. But like big Ange, we had Hoff who played attacking football and it didn't work out, that's when you realize (as we sure are in our dire situation at the moment, despite pulling off […]
Baseball 9th January 2026
Word on the streets is Mickey Lolich (Detroit LHP) one of the greatest left-handed strikeout pitchers, is no more. Internet hasn't caught up yet. Will amend this post when it does. I had him in my home DP, but of course too dumb to put him on DDP team. Will be interesting to see if […]
Harvey Weinstein 9th January 2026
Because if he pleads guilty there will be no need for a trial. Isn't the purpose of a trial to establish whether he "did it" or not?
Nicolás Maduro 9th January 2026
Who will go first? Trump or Maduro
Kill or Save: UK No.3 Hits of the 50s 9th January 2026
Sorry for that, sorted now
Kill or Save: UK No.3 Hits of the 50s 9th January 2026
@justonecornetto, you only used 4 of your minus points, please would you come add apply the other 2.
27. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei 9th January 2026
He won't get involved in Iran unless the neoconservatives force him to.