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Rob Burrow has died aged 41.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/articles/c2qqwvwzp5zo

Points for Oblong Fish - his under 50 pick.

GB

Home Page and Scoreboard updated. We have a new leader!

Rob Burrow obit:

http://www.theguardian.com/sport/article/2024/jun/03/rob-burrow-obituary

It's the first Deathlist score since 6th February - I'd better do a sweep of any we might have missed.


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Icy

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Original Doctor Who cast member William Russell dies

One of Doctor Who's four original cast members, William Russell, has died aged 99.

His death was confirmed and announced on Tuesday by the Guardian newspaper.

Russell played schoolteacher Ian Chesterton in the first two series of the BBC's sci-fi show and was the Doctor's first companion.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c988nnnjy5go

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William Russell was picked nine times in this game, first in 2013 by Demon Drawer. He's been on Bald Bloke's list since he joined the game in 2021.

http://www.theguardian.com/stage/2024/jun/04/william-russell-obituary

Bluebottle and Oblong Fish share the lead. Bald Bloke is 5 points behind.

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We missed US actor Dabney Coleman in May - he was on The Groob's list, picked for the first time in 2024.

http://www.theguardian.com/film/2024/may/24/dabney-coleman-obituary


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We also missed US film director Roger Corman in May - he was on Bluebottle's list, picked for the first time in 2024.

http://www.theguardian.com/film/2024/may/12/roger-corman-obituary

Bluebottle now has a 15-point lead.

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According to Wikipedia, Judge Oliver Popplewell died on 6th June. No obituaries yet. I'll update when I see them. 15 more points for the Groob.

I think Juan Vicente Perez Mora has passed away too.

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Updated for Popplewell and Perez, both picked for the first time this year.

Bluebottle now has a 30-point lead.


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Icy

I've played this game before, I expect coelacanth to overtake me any moment now...

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Very True...

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will catch up soon, that's a safe bet.

GB

Actor Donald Sutherland dies aged 88

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9rrvdq3g9zo

His son, Keifer, announced his father's death in a statement.

"With a heavy heart, I tell you that my father, Donald Sutherland, has passed away. I personally think one of the most important actors in the history of film," he said. "Never daunted by a role, good, bad or ugly. He loved what he did and did what he loved, and one can never ask for more than that. A life well lived."

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Donald Sutherland was picked this year by MMF, and on only one other occasion - in 2007 by Kyra.

http://www.theguardian.com/film/gallery/2024/jun/20/donald-sutherland-a-life-in-pictures

MMF overtakes Coelacanth and others, moving into fifth place.

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" will catch up soon, that's a safe bet."

It's not looking likely this time! I seem to have some very healthy long-livers on my list! Bluebottle is unstoppable!

Shannen Doherty

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4n1gdn4jkno

- predicted by Bluebottle, Galaxy Babe, Icy North

Shannen Doherty died on the thirteenth, so there's a 5-point bonus for Bluebottle, Galaxy Babe and myself (Rule 6).

http://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2024/jul/14/shannen-doherty-obituary

Bluebottle extends his lead at the top of the scoreboard. I'm finally off the mark.

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Bob Newhart, famed comedian and sitcom actor, dies at 94

http://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/article/2024/jul/18/bob-newhart-dead-comedian-sitcom-star


predicted by coelacanth, Galaxy Babe

Start of a coelacanth rally?