# 2021 SDMB Celebrity Death Pool **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Tags:** death-pool\ **Created:** [December 1, 2020, 2:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2021-sdmb-celebrity-death-pool/926881 "2020-12-01T02:10:52Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 36
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2021, 5:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2021-sdmb-celebrity-death-pool/926881/707 "2021-04-09T17:29:56Z")
> [@Mahaloth](#): > > His manager Steve Rifkind was insisting it is a false rumor and he is (for now) alive. Please link to where he says this. ---
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2021, 5:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2021-sdmb-celebrity-death-pool/926881/708 "2021-04-09T17:38:30Z")
> [@Mahaloth](#): > > Steve Rifkind If it is a rumor, then NBC, ABC, CBS, CNN, BBC and The New York Times have fallen for it. ---
**Author:** ![Stephe96](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bbe5ce/32.png) [@Stephe96](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stephe96)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2021, 6:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2021-sdmb-celebrity-death-pool/926881/709 "2021-04-09T18:32:10Z")
I’d say it’s official. [DMX, New York Rapper and Actor, Dies at 50](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/amp/news/dmx-new-york-rapper-and-actor-dies-at-50?__twitter_impression=true) ---
**Author:** ![Gatopescado](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gatopescado/32/5711_2.png) [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2021, 6:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2021-sdmb-celebrity-death-pool/926881/710 "2021-04-09T18:33:05Z")
Holy Shit! I think I scored my first (and only) point! I gotta go check my list… ---
**Author:** ![eschereal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eschereal/32/18939_2.png) [@eschereal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eschereal)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2021, 7:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2021-sdmb-celebrity-death-pool/926881/711 "2021-04-09T19:28:49Z")
oh to be deflowered by the prince-regent of England et al ---
**Author:** ![zadscmc](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/a183cd/32.png) [@zadscmc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zadscmc)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2021, 1:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2021-sdmb-celebrity-death-pool/926881/712 "2021-04-10T01:11:23Z")
> **[Ian St John](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ian_St_John)** > > Pages for logged out editors learn more > > > > John "Ian" St John (/ˈiː.ən sənʔˈdʒɒn/; 7 June 1938 – 1 March 2021) was a Scottish professional football player, coach and broadcaster. St John played as a forward for Liverpool throughout most of the 1960s. Signed by Bill Shankly in 1961, St John was a key member of the Liverpool team that emerged from the second tier of English football to win two league titles and one FA Cup—in which he scored the winner in the 1965 final—to cement a positio... I just found this. I don’t remember seeing this here. ---
**Author:** ![zadscmc](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/a183cd/32.png) [@zadscmc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zadscmc)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2021, 1:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2021-sdmb-celebrity-death-pool/926881/713 "2021-04-10T01:14:03Z")
Also, one of my original list, Nobbie Stiles, passed away in 2020. I guess this moves Betty White from my ALTS to the starting lineup. > **[Nobby Stiles](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nobby_Stiles)** > > Pages for logged out editors learn more > > > Norbert Peter Stiles MBE (18 May 1942 – 30 October 2020) was an English footballer and manager. He played for England for five years, winning 28 caps and scoring one goal. He played every minute of England's victorious 1966 FIFA World Cup campaign. In the semi-final of that tournament against Portugal, he was given the job of marking the prolific Eusébio. His tough performance resulted in Eusébio being practically nullified for the entire game. ... ---
**Author:** ![Little\_Nemo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/little_nemo/32/3120_2.png) [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2021, 1:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2021-sdmb-celebrity-death-pool/926881/714 "2021-04-10T01:39:38Z")
Prince Philip and DMX: linked in death as they were in life. ---
**Author:** ![Snowboarder\_Bo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snowboarder_bo/32/229_2.png) [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2021, 3:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2021-sdmb-celebrity-death-pool/926881/715 "2021-04-10T15:14:06Z")
[John Naisbitt, author of bestseller ‘Megatrends,’ dies at 92.](https://apnews.com/article/business-bestsellers-utah-austria-china-1edbc8bfba76a8b2843d64cdd80e3716) ---
**Author:** ![Andy\_L](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/c67d28/32.png) [@Andy\_L](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Andy_L)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2021, 3:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2021-sdmb-celebrity-death-pool/926881/716 "2021-04-10T15:38:18Z")
In my first week as a freshman, the university had a book discussion of “Megatrends” for the freshmen (while the campus was mostly free of other students) to ease us into the college experience (I guess) (we had been given the book on our first day (I think - we got it somehow, anyway)). Not a very good book in my opinion, but a pretty entertaining discussion, particularly towards the end, when several of the professor-moderators of the discussion admitted that they hated the book (which _shocked_ one poor freshmen attendee to his core, judging by the betrayal in his voice when he reacted to the professors’ statement). ---
**Author:** ![Stephe96](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bbe5ce/32.png) [@Stephe96](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stephe96)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2021, 4:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2021-sdmb-celebrity-death-pool/926881/717 "2021-04-11T04:38:59Z")
> **[Ramsey Clark, former U.S. attorney general and human rights activist, dead at 93](https://www.reuters.com/world/us/ramsey-clark-former-us-attorney-general-human-rights-activist-dead-93-2021-04-11/)** > > Former U.S. Attorney General Ramsey Clark, who helped shape U.S. civil rights law during the Johnson administration but went on to travel the globe to fight human rights abuses by his own country as he saw them, has died at age 93. ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2021, 1:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2021-sdmb-celebrity-death-pool/926881/718 "2021-04-12T01:03:10Z")
Hey all, I haven’t been around, because I’ve been in the hospital. I fell and broke my hip and am recovering with family aid. going home earlier this afternoon. Haven’t had time to check on all the deaths but I know Prince Phillip was one I’ll need to note. So there will be delays in posting points as I don’t have the documents from my own computer. (I’m on a borrowed computer. So please be patient with me and I’ll try to keep in touch. Oh, and if you are on the other board, can you let them know? ---
**Author:** ![kayT](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayt/32/3633_2.png) [@kayT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayT)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2021, 1:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2021-sdmb-celebrity-death-pool/926881/719 "2021-04-12T01:08:42Z")
Sorry for your troubles. I hope you are recovering well and taking care of yourself. We can certainly wait for updates! Main thing is for you to get healed. ---
**Author:** ![smithsb](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/smithsb/32/12107_2.png) [@smithsb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smithsb)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2021, 3:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2021-sdmb-celebrity-death-pool/926881/720 "2021-04-12T03:35:24Z")
Yes, sending good wishes for speedy recovery. (Especially because we can’t choose other posters on our lists). Handbasket Ho! /s ---
**Author:** ![eschereal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eschereal/32/18939_2.png) [@eschereal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eschereal)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2021, 4:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2021-sdmb-celebrity-death-pool/926881/721 "2021-04-12T04:09:01Z")
> [@smithsb](#): > > … because we can’t choose other posters on our lists … You could go to the SDMB FB page to find out Baker’s real name – except, the Deathmistress is not on the list. Without her real name, picking her would be a bit of a challenge. You, on the other hand, your name might possibly be easier to figure out. ---
**Author:** ![Borborygmi](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/borborygmi/32/217_2.png) [@Borborygmi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Borborygmi)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2021, 4:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2021-sdmb-celebrity-death-pool/926881/722 "2021-04-12T04:34:38Z")
> [@Baker](#): > > Oh, and if you are on the other board, can you let them know? [Done](https://www.giraffeboards.com/showthread.php?p=1685074#post1685074). Best wishes for a speedy recovery, Baker! ---
**Author:** ![GuanoLad](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guanolad/32/42_2.png) [@GuanoLad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GuanoLad)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2021, 4:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2021-sdmb-celebrity-death-pool/926881/723 "2021-04-12T04:44:03Z")
> [@Baker](#): > > I fell and broke my hip Damn. That’s quite a big deal. Get well soon! ---
**Author:** ![Snowboarder\_Bo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snowboarder_bo/32/229_2.png) [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2021, 7:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2021-sdmb-celebrity-death-pool/926881/724 "2021-04-12T07:24:28Z")
Ddamn; what news! Best wishes, **Baker**! Get well! ---
**Author:** ![Superdude](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/superdude/32/13450_2.png) [@Superdude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superdude)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2021, 1:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2021-sdmb-celebrity-death-pool/926881/725 "2021-04-12T13:23:20Z")
Native American advocate [Ladonna Allard](https://nativenewsonline.net/currents/ladonna-tamakawastewin-allard-leader-of-standing-rock-s-fight-against-the-dakota-access-pipeline-passes-on) has died at 64 ---
**Author:** ![Rebo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rebo/32/13005_2.png) [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2021, 1:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2021-sdmb-celebrity-death-pool/926881/726 "2021-04-12T13:26:03Z")
Get well soon! Don’t worry about a thing - scores won’t change even if it takes a while to post them. ❤ [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2021-sdmb-celebrity-death-pool/926881.md?page=35) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2021-sdmb-celebrity-death-pool/926881.md?page=37)