Former Prime Minister of Malaysia from 2003 to 2009. It was reported in September 2022, that he was suffering from dementia, unable to recognize or remember family members, and requires the use of a wheelchair.
Noteworthy psychologist. Famous for his research on how human memory functions.Proposed the 3 component of memory , now refined and expanded to 4 component theory.
English musician, comedian, actor and television presenter, he is known for his role as Manny in the sitcom Black Books and for his regular appearances on the panel shows Never Mind the Buzzcocks, Have I Got News for You, and QI, as well as for his stand-
Singer and actress, singing both solo and with her sister as Chloe x Halle. Known mostly in the UK for her role as Ariel in the live-action musical version of The Little Mermaid and the surrounding controversy about her not being a real mermaid or summat.
Former Tory MP and Home Secretary. To teachers and school kids, his main legacy is "Baker days", which allow them an extra day off school. To everyone else, he's best remembered as his caricature of a snail in the satirical TV show 'Spitting Image'.
Televangelist, ex-husband of Tammy Faye, who was brought down by fraud, tax evasion, racketeering and sex scandals. Despite this, he still preaches on his own TV show. 10/10 for persistence.
Born 3 April 1958 (Massapequa, Long Island, New York, USA)
Hollywood actor, whose breakthrough year was 1988, when he starred in no fewer than 5 films. Went on to appear in 'The Hunt For Red October', 'Glengarry Glen Ross' and 'Mercury Rising' among others, and was married to Kim Basinger for 8 years. His broth
Born 27 October 1934 (Hammersmith, London, England)
With his now deceased twin brother he owned Littlewoods, Yodel, handbag.com, Woolworths and Ladybird brands. They also owned several newspapers including the Scotsman and the Telegraph Media Group.
Jazz musician, saxophone player. He also arranged and produced, and supported artist such as Fats Domino and Chuck berry. Acted too, appearing in The Fugitive and Under Siege amongst others
Graphic Designer, worked at the Design Research Unit, and came up with the British Rail Double Arrow logo. With the demise of BR, it beacme the National Rail Double Arrow.
Entertainer and game show host, born Kiernan Michael Parker. In March 2001, an unfortunate incident involving a dead homosexual in his swimming pool wrecked his career and made some DDPers feel that suicide may be on the cards.
American forensic anthropologist, best known for his research on human osteology (that is bones to the likes of you and me) and human decomposition (NICE!!!!). I think we should invite him to participate in our game.
One of those "bit part" actors that have appeared in over 1o movies and TV show but you would walk past in the street. According to Wikipedia, he is "known" for his role in ads for Whataburger. Need I say more?
Singer who had several hits in the 1950s and '60s, as well as singing the theme tunes to 3 James Bond films. Had a minor comeback in the late '90s as an ironic cult heroine.
Film actor who started off as a French New Wave figure before becoming better known for roles such as one of the baddies in 'A View to a Kill'. Was one of the actors considered for Jean-Luc Picard in 'Star Trek: The Next Generation'.
Renowned long-jumper who held the world record of 8.90 metres for an astonishing 23 years. Set at the 1968 Mexico Olympics, it's still the Olympic record, over 55 years later. He's also a hip-hop (I thought that was a different event) jazz percussionist.
US actor, lothario in his early days, now tamed by wife Annette Bening. Brother of Shirley MacLaine, ex-boyfriend of most of the celebrity female world.
Former rugby union player, turned broadcaster of rather dour persona. Later on TV as a captain on 'A Question of Sport'. More recently works as a rugby pundit.
Former racing driver, most successful in sports car races in his Lotus 23. He also raced in one non-championship F1 race in 1963 (retired on lap 17, Oulton Park). Said to be in poor health (2023)
Veteran voice actor. Voiced a menagerie of Smurfs and Transformers in the 80s, come the 90s he voiced three 'Rugrats' dads (nerdy Chaz Finster, swell Drew Pickles, and folksy Boris Kropotkin).
Arguably the most successful model-turned-actress in history, went from "Vogue" cover girl to a 50-year career on the boards. Played the eponymous Murphy Brown in that sitcom Americans love and nobody else could give a flying shit about.
Film actress & former model who has appeared & acted well in some excellent movies but will also be remembered for her awful performance in the god-awful 'Catwoman'.
NFL footballer for the Baltimore Colts, formed a formidable partnership as receiver to QB Johnny Unitas. Post-playing career he became a coach, having the position of receiving coach for 6 teams before becoming head coach of the New England patriots, then
Member of The Beatles from 1959-62, when he was fired and replaced by Ringo Starr, who, unlikely though it may seem, was considered a better drummer than him.
A RADA trained actor, he turned to scriptwriting, becoming script editor for Doctor Who during the Tom Baker era, and later as a writer for Doctor number 5. Also a journalist.
Born 18 November 1928 (Rosedale, Mississippi, USA)
Blues & Country singer cheifely, though has ventured intoother genres. He played with Ike Turner's band in the 50s, and was still performing as recently as 2008, releasing his debut album in 2007.
British-Israeli journalist who went from being a kindertransport child in 1939 to taking part in the D-Day landings five years later. Also the oldest known man to have completed a skydive.
Made a promising start to his career, joining offshore pirate station Radio Caroline in 1964 as Britain's youngest radio DJ, and in 1967 presented the first-ever show on Radio 1. However, he soon descended into the cheesy world of easy listening and pain
MP for Sedgefield, County Durham since 1983, elected Labour leader in 1994 and Prime Minister in 1997. Not a popular DDP pick, as he's youngish and apparently in good health, but maybe he'll die of embarrassment if Cherie decides to sing in public again.
American-Canadian professional wrestler and manager. He is best known for his appearances with Jim Crockett Promotions and the World Wrestling Federation in the mid-to-late 1980s as a member of The Four Horsemen and The Brain Busters
UN Weapons Inspector, former Swedish Foreign Minister. Got in trouble for not finding any weapons of mass destruction, which was a bit harsh, because there never were any.
Born 23 September 1939 (Hoveton, Norfolk, England)
BBC Radio 4 cricket commentator. His father went to school with Ian Fleming, who borrowed his surname for James Bond's long-time nemesis, Ernst Stavro.
Orchestral conductor, once of the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra. A Seventh-day Adventist favoured Austrian & German composers and championed Scandinavians
Formerly 30-stone (420 lb) front man of ska group Bad Manners. Collapsed and almost died during a gig in Italy in 2001, since when he is reputed to have lost a lot of weight. His real name is Douglas Trendle.
Petty criminal and wifebeater who will forever be known as the receiving end of a certain choppy incident in the 90s, though his attempts to stay relevant off the incident (such as acting in porn film 'Frankenpenis') failed miserably.
Charismatic actor, comfortable in both comedy and drama. Known for his roles in 'The Likely Lads', 'When the Boat Comes In, 'The Beiderbecke Affair' and more recently 'New Tricks'.
Born 9 February 1959 (Brazzaville, Congo-Brazzaville)
No, not the beloved TV magician of the 70s and 80s, but rather the president of Gabon since 2009. Rumoured to be in very ill health at the start of 2019 and some forces in the country look eager to help him on his way out…
Liberal, Pro European politician.Formerly an Italian senator and EU commisioner for health and consumer protection..Leader of the More Europe Party.considered a social radical.
Born 15 March 1948 (Neptune City, New Jersey, USA)
Gender theorist, born as a man, now a lesbian woman. Has suffered from PTSD and also diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, chronic lymphocytic leukemia and in September 2012 with lung cancer.
A refugee from Nazi Germany, he grew up in Minnesota, establishing a successful business before becoming a Senator (1978-91) . Appointed as ambassador to the UNHCR in 2005.
Retired Conservative MP, formerly of Brighton Kemptown (1970 to 1997), the epitome of the loyal backbencher. He did call for Boris Johnson to resign so has his good points too. Played poker after retiring.
TV personality and something of a polymath - writer, presenter, producer, biographer, you name it. Was even a Conservative MP and junior minister at one time.
Born 18 July 1950 (Sharnley Green, Surrey, England)
Entrepreneur since the age of 16, when he started a national student magazine. Now boss of the Virgin records/banking/airline/mobile phones/etc empire.
Born 6 November 1965 (Carshalton, London, England)
Wales-based Englishman, sentenced to life imprisonment for the abduction and murder of five-year-old April Jones in 2012. Has six children by four women himself.
Born 9 December 1941 (Los Angeles, California, USA)
Actor (son of Lloyd - he's actually Lloyd Bridges III, brother of Jeff). As likely to be found on TV as the cinema, he was Academy Award nominated, but has won three Emmys and a Grammy.
Born 6 December 1952 (Luton, Bedfordshire, England)
Notorious prisoner, who has little in common with the late actor except the 'tache. Originally jailed for armed robbery, now for some violent escapades during his prison stay, including an attempt to poison a cell neighbour. Born Michael Gordon Peterson.
NFL player with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and likely CTE sufferer. Case in point? He stripped down and ran shirtless on the field during a match in early 2022 and the Buccs released him days later.
*** I have found 3 years of birth for her *** American journalist, writer, and editor. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, she wrote numerous award-winning articles about AIDS in women, children, and people of colour. She was the first person in the United S
Actor best known as the trouble-prone eldest son on 'Home Improvement'. Has outflanked his character in recent years, with multiple assault arrests and a fraudulent startup scheme. Oehhhhh?
Starting as a 'background artist' in the 50s before moving onto more prominemt roles, she played Christine Keeler in 1963's The Christine Keeler Story. Born 1937.
"The Iron Nun", a former Catholic nun who turned to sports later in life than most. Current world record holder for oldest female completion of an Ironman Triathlon, at 82.
Footbll player and manager, had success with Ipswich winnning the FA Cup and UEFA Cup. Managed as well including Ipswich and Derby County plus the national team, lasting less than two years of his four-year contract. Undergoing treatment for cancer.
Slimy, simpering former butler to Diana, Princess of Wales. Since her death, he has exploited her fame to build on his own celebrity and has popped up on numerous "celebrity" shows since.
Amiable and exceptional character actor ( it says here) Bush often played engaging good ol' boy types, tough cowboys and stern police officers. You may remember him as Trooper Donner in The Hitcher, or as Bobby Angel in Hill Street Blues - but I really do