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Roger Moore, 89…. Dead!
In the early 1950s, Roger Moore was a model and earned the nickname ‘The Big Knit’ after he appeared in advertisements for knitwear. However, he soon gained attention on television when starring in the Ivanhoe series before becoming an international
Chris Cornell, lead singer of Soundgarden… Dead
Cornell, aged 52, committed suicide in his hotel room in Detroit after a show by hanging himself. He leaves 3 children. BBC article Black Hole Sun
Moors murderer Ian Brady….. Dead!
Ian Brady has been reported to have died in Ashworth High Security Hospital aged 79. Few will shed a tear for Brady who killed at least 5 children with his partner Myra Hindley. This is a win from the excluded
Peter Vaughan, 93…. Dead!
The star, best known for his roles as Maester Aemon on Game of Thrones and Grouty in Porridge, has died aged 93. Vaughan described himself as a character actor, saying he did not have the looks to play romantic leads.
Andrew Sachs, 86….. Dead!
Andrew Sachs, star of Fawlty towers as the clumsy waiter Mañuel, has died at the age of 86 following a private four year battle with dementia. Sachs was born in Berlin in 1930 to a Roman Catholic mother and a
Sir Jimmy Young, 95….. Dead!
Veteran broadcaster Jimmy Young has died peacefully at home. One of the original Radio 1 DJs at the launch of the station in 1967, Sir Jimmy went on to spend almost 30 years at Radio 2 before his retirement in 2002.
Carlos Alberto, 72….. dead!
Carlos Alberto, Brazillian footballing legend, has died at the age of 72. He brilliantly finished this goal after a wonderful build up to seal victory against Mexico in the 1970 World Cup. No takers
Pete Burns, 57…. Dead!
Dead or alive singer and reality TV star, Pete Burns has died…. No takers
Gary Sprake, 71….. Dead
Former Leeds United, Birmingham City and Wales goalkeeper Gary Sprake has died at the age of 71. Swansea-born Sprake made more than 500 appearances during 11 years at Leeds United, and was a First Division title winner in 1969. He