Oddball Hollywood actress who has starred in countless films, such as 'Some Came Running' (1958), 'The Apartment' (1960), 'Sweet Charity' (1969) , 'Being There' (1979) and 'Postcards from the Edge' (1990). Pointlessly changed her name from Shirley MacLean
primarily known for acting, he was half of Buddy & Jim on Sesame Street, Robin Williams' wrestling coach in The World According to Garp and the oldest brother, Lou, on Showtime's Brothers. He's also an accomplished painter and poet.
Northern Irish peace activist, co-recipient of the 1976 Nobel Peace Prize with Betty Williams for their focus on a peaceful resolution to the Troubles.
Catalan politician, former Mayor of Barcelona, President & Chair of the Barcelona '92 Olympic Organising committee, later President of the Catalan Parliament. Diagnosed with Alzheimer's' disease in 2007.
one of the founders of the American rock and roll group Sha Na Na. He performed with Sha Na Na at the original Woodstock Festival and in the movie Grease
Former beauty queen, lavish-living, obsessive shoe-collector and widow of former Filipino president Ferdinand Marcos. After his death, she was acquitted of embezzlement in the US, but convicted of the crime of 'graft', whatever that is, in the Philippine
TV actor, still working as of 2023; lead roles in The New Perry Mason & Mr. Deeds goes to town, supporting role in Baywatch and lots of guest appearances. Also voices video games.
Actress, singer and comedienne. Broke through in the 1960s with "That Was The Week That Was", moved to the US later on and had a lengthy career on Broadway and in sitcoms.
Farmer from Norfolk who was convicted of the manslaughter of an intruder in 2000, which caused a media uproar over the issue of defending one's own property. Born 1944.
French writer and paedophile. Has been nonchalantly open about his horrors since the 80s but evades justice due to longtime protection by the French literary world.
Big-haired guitarist, both with Queen and as a solo artist. Virtually every song he's ever done has a guitar riff from him in. Sometimes it works, often it fails miserably, but credit for perseverance.
Pioneering blues artist who encouraged the likes of Eric Clapton and Fleetwood Mac in the "Blues Boom" of the late 60s. Perhaps the most notable Rock musician to come out of Macclesfield after Ian Curtis...
Baseball player, second baseman for the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1956 to 1972. Played in 10 All-Star games and won 2 World Series (1960 & 1971). Had a cameo, hitting into a triple play in 1968's The Odd Couple.
Born 16 August 1939 (Trinidad & Tobago, West Indies)
Recently-retired ITN newsreader. Once reckoned by Viz comic to be the news anchorman most able to take his beer, in complete contrast to the lightweight Nicholas Witchell.
Actor who played the iconic Mick Travis in a trilogy of Lindsay Anderson films in the 60s, 70s and 80s before playing the villian in a succession of low rent films. You're way better than that, Malcolm...
Former soldier, much-decorated, turned public servant (police & fire service) turned actor. Mostly appearing in supporting roles, he had a recurring role as Lt. Brock in the 1980s Perry Mason TV movies starring Raymond Burr. He was also the DJ in Clint Ea
The youngest human ever to give birth, delivering a healthy baby boy at the amazing age of 5 years and 7 months in May 1939. Possibly dead, pick at your own risk!
Born 19 September 1940 (Los Angeles, California, USA)
Singer with the Righteous Brothers before teaming up with Jennifer Warnes with 'I'm Having The Time of My Life', made famous by the hit film 'Dirty Dancing' in 1987.
Electronic musician with Yello. "Oh Yeah" became his best known song via its usage in 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' and as Duffman's leitmotif in 'The Simpsons'.
Multi-skilled author of 23 books, and also lecturer, writer, journalist, magistrate, and as a broadcaster contributes to Canadian radio, PBS, CBS, BBC and CNN
Born in Gillingham, Kent, England (exact date unknown)
Senior BBC sound engineer, who worked on 'Quatermass and the Pit', 'The Two Ronnies' and 'Doctor Who', among many other TV and radio programmes. Born 1936.
Daughter of Judy Garland, and moderately successful singer/stage actress in her own right. Has suffered from ill health in recent years as a result of drug abuse, and has been a regular visitor to rehab clinics.
Leading lady of TV, stage & film of Russian origin. More recently portrayed the Queen in the film of the same name, but also known for her role in 'Prime Suspect'.
Bespectacled Greek crooner and European Parliament member, who has recorded over 1500 songs in 15 languages, selling 250 million records in the process, which makes her arguably the most successful female singer ever.
Comedian and actor ("Clue", "Arrested Development", "Sabrina the Teenage Witch") who always seemed more comfortable playing guitar and painting than trying to be a A-list star.
Born 11 March 1931 (Melbourne, Victoria, Australia)
American media tycoon who used to be Australian, but cynically switched nationalities for business purposes. Diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2000. The "Dirty Digger" now finds his media empire in retreat after a series of revelations regarding phone-hac
Veteran radio DJ - one of Radio 1's original presenters when it started up in 1967. Had previously worked for Radio Luxembourg, as indeed they all seemed to do in those days.
Uber-rich co-founder of PayPal and current bigwig with SpaceX and Tesla. Seemingly getting too into his role as a comic strip evil billionaire in recent years.