BIRTHDAYS
Alexander Thynn, 7th Marquess of Bath, author and painter, 87; Tony Blair, prime minister 1997-2007, 66; Alan Dale, New Zealand actor, 72; Bob Seger, US rock singer, 74; Graeme Souness, Scottish footballer, manager and pundit, 66; Susan Brown, British actress, 73; Jeffery Deaver, US author, 69; Julianne Phillips, US actress, 59.