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I don't understand why this redirect is needed. Russell has acted in more than just television, hence the qualification at the end of the name is unnecessary. Please discuss. -khaosworks 01:33, 19 Nov 2004 (UTC)

Personally I agree 100% Angmering 15:18, 21 Nov 2004 (UTC)

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Dementia

The link to the Twitter post that informs us of Russell’s diagnosis has been taken down.

Is it possible to verify it?

18:32, 28 January 2023 (UTC) Cuddy2977 (talk) 18:32, 28 January 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Death?

The Guardian has put out an obituary for him as seen here. Can others confirm? GarethBaloney (talk) 17:21, 4 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

And he died sadly aged 100 SolshineBenie (talk) 14:12, 5 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]