Minor Celebrity DEAD

[Sardonicus]

The woman who sang an emotional rendition of "Llorando (Crying)" in Mulholland Drive DEAD

Mulholland Drive singer Rebekah Del Rio dies aged 57

Singer had a brief but memorable appearance in David Lynch’s acclaimed 2001 film

www.independent.co.uk

 

[lolly]

Another 'surely he must have died YEARS AGO'

 

[Shirley]

Oh no! Another CELEBDAQ FAVE BITES THE DUST

 

[Art Decade]

Caitlyn Jenner's Friend and Manager, Sophia Hutchins Dead at 29

Caitlyn Jenner's longtime friend and manager, Sophia Hutchins, is dead following a tragic ATV accident near Caitlyn's home ... TMZ has learned.

www.tmz.com

 

[Sardonicus]

Mark Snow, composer of the X Files theme (a UK number 2 hit in 1996!) DEAD

Mark Snow, ‘X-Files,’ ‘Ghost Whisperer,’ ‘Blue Bloods’ Composer, Dies at 78

Mark Snow, the veteran television composer who turned "The X-Files" theme into an unlikely chart hit in the 1990s has died. He was 78.

variety.com

 

[AGinAg (37)]

BBC News - Former Met Police commissioner Ian Blair dies

Former Metropolitan Police commissioner Ian Blair dies

Lord Ian Blair served as the Metropolitan Police commissioner from 2005 to 2008.

www.bbc.com

 

[Finn]

It would have been more poetic for him to die on Monday, the 20th anniversary of the 7/7 attacks. Sloppy from the Grim Reaper.

 

[rhythmbandit]

James Carter Cathcart, the English language voice of James from Team Rocket DEAD.

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/10/arts/television/james-carter-cathcart-dead-voice-actor-pokemon.html

 

[rhythmbandit]

World’s oldest marathon runner, 114, killed by car while crossing the road

'It is with great sadness that we can confirm our icon of humanity and powerhouse of positivity Fauja Singh has passed away.'

metro.co.uk

 

[octophone]

David Kaff, Spinal Tap's original keyboard player under the name Viv Savage.

Spinal Tap's keyboardist and actor David Kaff has died

British actor and Spinal Tap's keyboardist in 'This Is Spinal Tap' David Kaff has died at the age of 79 – find out more here.

www.nme.com

 

[lolly]

Judy Loe, familiar TV face from the 70s through to the 00s (I remember her mainly from her late 80s sitcom Singles), and mother of Kate Beckinsale.

It's a hard instagram post to read.

 

[lolly]

Joanna Bacon, Martine McCutcheon's mother in Love Actually, and various TV parts over the years, for me most notably as Martin Freeman's mother in the underrated Breeders (where she was excellent), died in June but it appears has only recently been announced. You'll probably recognise her face if you don't know the name.

Martin Freeman pays tribute to 'razor sharp' Jo Bacon after death aged 72

The star was diagnosed with cancer in January.

metro.co.uk

 

[ILL ADVISED]

 

[GNL]

Rest in peace, Queen.

 

[ZenGiraffe]

She died ages ago but she must never be forgotten

 

[lolly]

Dame Cleo Laine doobydoobydoobydoobydoobydoobydoDEAD

Cleo Laine, Britain's most successful jazz singer, dies aged 97

Versatile singer straddled jazz, classical, pop and musical theatre with four-octave range, and collaborated for decades with husband, John Dankworth

www.theguardian.com

 

[VoR]

Dame Cleo Laine doobydoobydoobydoobydoobydoobydoDEAD

Cleo Laine, Britain's most successful jazz singer, dies aged 97

Versatile singer straddled jazz, classical, pop and musical theatre with four-octave range, and collaborated for decades with husband, John Dankworth

www.theguardian.com

I gave her a thread! Nobody who's guest-hosted The Muppets deserves to be shoved in here...

Thread 'Cleo Laine DEAD'

Jul 25, 2025

UK jazz icon who used to be on TV a lot. I remember her from childhood, but unsure where exactly I would have seen her first. Presumably various light entertainment shows.

Cleo Laine, Britain's most successful jazz singer, dies aged 97

Versatile singer straddled jazz, classical, pop and musical theatre with four-octave range, and collaborated for decades with husband, John Dankworth

www.theguardian.com

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[funky]

I was about to say surely Randy Crawford was more successful than her, until I realised that Randy Crawford isn't actually British. She's just one of those singers that had a much bigger career here than in America.

 

[Ellie]

Sylvia Young

 

[funky]

I used to live round the corner from her school.

 

[jyxz]

Gay Barbie doll designers and life partners killed in a car crash

The couple died in a car crash in Italy on Sunday.

www.out.com

You may remember them from the Graham Norton / Madonna interview

 

[lolly]

I do remember that. God she was hard work.

 

[GNL]

Allan Ahlberg, celebrated children's author, dies aged 87

He wrote more than 150 books, including The Jolly Postman and Each Peach Pear Plum.

www.bbc.co.uk

Aww, I loved Funny Bones.

 

[AGinAg (37)]

Allan Ahlberg, celebrated children's author, dies aged 87

He wrote more than 150 books, including The Jolly Postman and Each Peach Pear Plum.

www.bbc.co.uk

Aww, I loved Funny Bones.

The Jolly Postman was iconic.

 

[Sardonicus]

The choir at junior school did a whole bunch of songs based on his school poems - Dog In The Playground, What Shall We Do With The Grumpy Teacher etc. He was really able to capture all the quirky foibles of British school life.

Each Peach Pear Plum also an early picture book fave

 

[disneyteletubby]

Funnybones my favourite book in Year 1

 

[AGinAg (37)]

BBC News - Dame Stella Rimington, former MI5 director general, dies at 90

Dame Stella Rimington, former MI5 director general, dies at 90

Dame Stella was the first female director general of the service and the first to be publicly identified.

www.bbc.com

 

[Art Decade]

'The Walking Dead' actress Kelley Mack dies at 33

Kelley Mack, an actress best known for her work on the horror series “The Walking Dead,” has died at age 33.

abcnews.go.com

 

[GNL]

Brandon Blackstock, Kelly Clarkson’s Ex-Husband and Talent Manager, Dies at 48 from Cancer

Brandon Blackstock, a talent manager and the former husband of Kelly Clarkson, has died. "Brandon bravely battled cancer for more than three years. He passed away peacefully and was surrounded by family," a rep for the family told PEOPLE in a statement

people.com

 

[rhythmbandit]

Beloved and 'warm-hearted' Coronation Street actor dies after short illness

Tributes have poured in for Coronation Street actor Frank Grimes, who died last week at the age of 78 following a short illness.

www.darlingtonandstocktontimes.co.uk

Or Grimey as he liked to be called.

 

[lolly]

 

[lolly]

 

[Inner Smile]

"Your clammy little hands, is that what you think women want??"

 

[Art Decade]

James Dobson, influential founder of conservative Christian group Focus on the Family, dies age 89

James Dobson, who founded the conservative ministry Focus on the Family and was long a campaigner against abortion and gay rights, has died. He was 89.

apnews.com

Bye!

 

[Ellie]

Dances With Wolves star Graham Greene dies aged 73 - BBC News

The legendary Canadian actor was also known for his roles in The Green Mile and Maverick.

www.bbc.com

 

[jivafox]

Aww He was in a great film called Seeds only last year.

 

[disneyteletubby]

Minor, yet major regarding Enya, one of the trio

Nicky Ryan, producer of Enya, has died | Hotpress

Hot Press is desperately sad to hear that one of Ireland’s musical greats – the man who guided Enya through her remarkably successful career – has pa...

www.hotpress.com

There'll be a humanist ceremony for Nicky Ryan on Monday... thinking about it, that'll will be interesting to know which Enya songs were chosen. ♡

 

[Suedehead]

Minor, yet major regarding Enya, one of the trio

There'll be a humanist ceremony gfor Nicky Ryan on Monday... thinking about it, that'll will be interesting to know which Enya songs were chosen. ♡

Only Time

 

[lolly]

Stephen Luscombe of Blancmange DEAD.

I was never particularly a fan of Neil Arthur's voice, but they had a clutch of great singles in the early/mid 80s.

Only Time

 

[Suedehead]

Stephen Luscombe of Blancmange DEAD.

I was never particularly a fan of Neil Arthur's voice, but they had a clutch of great singles in the early/mid 80s.

Only time