Fact File

Name: Richard John Bingham, 7th Earl of Lucan

Name: Richard John Bingham, 7th Earl of Lucan

Born: 18th December, 1934

Occupation: Professional gambler, best known for being missing

Why in the news: The London Times reported on Tuesday he had been officially declared dead. The report was denied by the High Court in London on Wednesday.

Most likely to say: The worst about Purgatory is hanging around.

Least likely to say: You'll never guess what happened to me on the way home!

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