Screenwriter – Celebrity Death Club

Gene Wilder, 83… Dead!

The Comedian, Actor, screenwriter, director and author Gene Wilder died from complications of Alzheimer’s Disease at the age of 83. No Takers

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?