Just been checking last year's blog made on New Year's Eve and I'd reported that I was glad to see the back of both 2008 and 2009. I can say that 2010 wasn't a lot better, which the exception of the addition to our family. Despite a tricky time in March, Mikey was born healthy on 20 June. After a short stint in the NICU, he came home and he's the loveliest little boy we could ever hope for.
Sadly, as one life comes into the world, many leave it. Below are the people we've had to say goodbye to this year.
Family Members
Gizmo, 16, family pet cat (February)
Richard Amos, 82, Andy’s great uncle (April)
Carol Dudill, 64, Heather’s aunt (May)
Doris Harrison, 83, Andy’s great aunt (August)
Well Known People
January
Teddy Pendergrass, 59, American soul singer
Jean Simmons, 80, British-born American actress
J. D. Salinger, 91, American author (The Catcher in the Rye)
February
Ian Carmichael, 89, British actor
Sir John Dankworth, 82, British jazz musician
Dick Francis, 89, Welsh author and jockey
Jason Wood, 38, British comedian and reality television contestant (Strictly Come Dancing)
March
Kristian Digby, 32, British television presenter
Michael Foot, 96, British politician, Leader of the Labour Party (1980–1983)
Corey Haim, 38, Canadian actor (Lucas, The Lost Boys, License to Drive)
Peter Graves, 83, American actor (Mission: Impossible, Airplane!)
Harry Carpenter, 84, British sports commentator and television presenter
Robert Culp, 79, American actor (I Spy, The Greatest American Hero)
April
John Forsythe, 92, American actor (Charlie's Angels, Dynasty)
Christopher Cazenove, 64, British actor (Dynasty)
Malcolm McLaren, 64, British musician and band manager (Sex Pistols)
May
Lynn Redgrave, 67, English actress
Ray Alan, 79, British ventriloquist
Dennis Hopper, 74, American actor and film director
Gary Coleman, 42, American actor (Diff'rent Strokes)
June
Rue McClanahan, 76, American actress (The Golden Girls)
July
Gilly Coman, 50, British actress (Bread)
Alex Higgins, 61, Northern Irish snooker player
September
Sir Cyril Smith, 82, British politician, Member of Parliament for Rochdale
Tony Curtis, 85, American actor
Stephen J. Cannell, 69, American TV producer and writer (The A-Team)
October
Sir Norman Wisdom, 95, British comedian and actor
Claire Rayner, 79, British author
Simon MacCorkindale, 58, British actor
Tom Bosley, 83, American actor (Happy Days)
November
Dino De Laurentiis, 91, Italian film producer
Bernard Matthews, 80, British businessman
Irvin Kershner, 87, American film director
December
Blake Edwards, 88, American film director, producer and screenwriter
Brian Hanrahan, 61, British journalist
Elisabeth Beresford, 84, British children's author, creator of The Wombles
Bobby Farrell, 61, Aruban singer (Boney M)
That is the plan for next year. We have to stay positive, as there are many challenges to face. However, remembering those who have passed is important. Failing to do so would dishonour their memory, hence at the end of each year, I create this list (as the BBC often do in their Review shows). Mikey is a constant joy to us and doubtless when he finds his legs, he'll be helping me lose weight with all the running around I'll be doing with him. Got to look forward to that.
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