# 2023 SDMB Celebrity Death Pool **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Tags:** death-pool\ **Created:** [December 1, 2022, 4:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2023-sdmb-celebrity-death-pool/975831 "2022-12-01T04:02:49Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 13
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2023, 12:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2023-sdmb-celebrity-death-pool/975831/241 "2023-01-01T00:19:51Z")
**Nurse Carmen** mentioned they had composed the list in a hurry, and besides, there are fourteen in the list. So if I don’t hear from them I’ll post the list without Olivia of course. ---
**Author:** ![GIGObuster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gigobuster/32/421_2.png) [@GIGObuster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GIGObuster)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2023, 12:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2023-sdmb-celebrity-death-pool/975831/242 "2023-01-01T00:21:59Z")
Because Pele died, I had to change my list, I removed, added a few: Gianluca Vialli Jeanette Lee Shannen Doherty Linda Nolan Shane MacGowan Michael James Whale Jonnie Irwin Jeremiah Green John Patrick Ruffo Vanessa Redgrave Liza Minnelli Vladimir Putin Mutulu Shakur Kate Keltie Alternates: Arnold Schwarzenegger ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2023, 12:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2023-sdmb-celebrity-death-pool/975831/243 "2023-01-01T00:25:37Z")
You have fourteen on your list **GIGObuster.** ---
**Author:** ![SuntanLotion](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/suntanlotion/32/16165_2.png) [@SuntanLotion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SuntanLotion)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2023, 12:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2023-sdmb-celebrity-death-pool/975831/244 "2023-01-01T00:35:02Z")
I cant edit so I will take my three extras as. Steve O Danny Devito Susan Sarandon ---
**Author:** ![Precambrianmollusc](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/precambrianmollusc/32/63_2.png) [@Precambrianmollusc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Precambrianmollusc)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2023, 12:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2023-sdmb-celebrity-death-pool/975831/245 "2023-01-01T00:49:37Z")
Sorry not much time for commentary Clean list Jeremiah Green Jimmy Carter Bob Newhart Jeff Bridges Shane MacGowen Alan Alda Michael J Fox Vladimir Putin Donald Trump Dick Cheney Mitch McConnell Henry Kissinger Harvey Weinstein Alternates Shannen Doherty Ghislaine Maxwell Peter Jackson ---
**Author:** ![GIGObuster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gigobuster/32/421_2.png) [@GIGObuster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GIGObuster)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2023, 1:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2023-sdmb-celebrity-death-pool/975831/246 "2023-01-01T01:19:44Z")
> [@Baker](#): > > You have fourteen on your list **GIGObuster.** Sorry about that, I meant to remove the Pogue, but forgot. Removing Shane MacGowan: Gianluca Vialli Jeanette Lee Shannen Doherty Linda Nolan Michael James Whale Jonnie Irwin Jeremiah Green John Patrick Ruffo Vanessa Redgrave Liza Minnelli Vladimir Putin Mutulu Shakur Kate Keltie Alternates: Arnold Schwarzenegger ---
**Author:** ![candide](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/46a35a/32.png) [@candide](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/candide)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2023, 2:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2023-sdmb-celebrity-death-pool/975831/247 "2023-01-01T02:22:32Z")
Another productive year. If I hadn’t demoted Dodie Wier and Tom Parker the past two years, I would be competing for top spot. But as they say, “If at first…,” yadda, yadda. Stay healthy all, in 2023. Andy Taylor – Duran Duran drummer. Gi’tis Baggs (Grant Littler) – former guitarist for the Go Rounds. Johnny Ruffo – Australian singer. Jonnie Irwin – Home improvement TV host. James Whale – TV presenter Princess Bajrakitiyabha – Thai King’s eldest child. Faye Fantarrow – English singer/songwriter. Jack Hanna – Celebrity zookeeper. Ronnie Atkins – Danish rocker. Shannon Doherrty – 90210 Actress. Jeanette Lee – Celebrity pool player. Rob Burrow – Former Rugby player Dikenbe Mutumbo – All-around good guy Alternates: Tim O’Brien – American Writer. Rhod Gilbert – Welsh Comedian Clean List: Andy Taylor Gi’tis Baggs Johnny Ruffo Jonnie Irwin James Whale Princess Bajrakitiyabha Faye Fantarrow Ronnie Atkins Shannon Doherty Jeanette Lee Rob Burrow Dikenbe Mutombo Alternates: Tim O’Brien Rhod Gilbert ---
**Author:** ![irritant](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/dfb087/32.png) [@irritant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/irritant)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2023, 2:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2023-sdmb-celebrity-death-pool/975831/248 "2023-01-01T02:29:16Z")
Roger Corman Ramona Fradon John Romita Sr. Larry Lieber Floyd Norman Sal Buscema Susan Kohner Chesty Morgan Wanda Jackson Jim Steranko Robert Crumb The Undertaker Vladimir Putin ---
**Author:** ![Hal\_Briston](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a9a28c/32.png) [@Hal\_Briston](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hal_Briston)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2023, 2:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2023-sdmb-celebrity-death-pool/975831/249 "2023-01-01T02:53:26Z")
Toby Keith John Williams (Composer) Ghislaine Maxwell Chuck Wepner Alan Alda Larry Zbyszko Harvey Weinstein Rupert Murdoch 6ix9ine Jim Bakker Woody Allen Miloš Zeman Steve “Mongo” McMichael ---
**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2023, 2:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2023-sdmb-celebrity-death-pool/975831/250 "2023-01-01T02:59:34Z")
Dropping Steve Gleason, Linda Nolan, Shannen Doherty, and Criscilla Anderson, adding Jonnie Irwin, Mutulu Shakur, Kate Keltie, and Princess Bajrakitiyabha: List: Mutulu Shakur (8-8-50) Black Liberation Army armed robber James Whale (5-13-51) talk radio guy George Alagiah (11-22-55) BBC news guy Andy Taylor (2-16-61) Duran Duran guitarist Ronnie Atkins (11-16-64) Pretty Maids rocker Jeanette Lee (7-9-71) “Black Widow” pool player Jonnie Irwin (11-18-73) English television presenter Jeremiah Green (3-4-77) Modest Mouse drummer Bajrakitiyabha (12-7-78) Princess of Thailand Bam Margera (9-28-79) Skateboarder, alcoholic Rob Burrow (9-26-82) English former professional rugby league footballer Kate Keltie (2-23-86) Australian actor Johnny Ruffo (3-8-88) Australian actor Alt: TJ Ducklo (9-22-88) former Biden deputy press sec. Clean list: Mutulu Shakur James Whale George Alagiah Andy Taylor Ronnie Atkins Jeanette Lee Jonnie Irwin Jeremiah Green Princess Bajrakitiyabha Bam Margera Rob Burrow Kate Keltie Johnny Ruffo Alt: TJ Ducklo ---
**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:** [January 1, 2023, 3:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2023-sdmb-celebrity-death-pool/975831/251 "2023-01-01T03:07:37Z")
some folks who have paid me to keep them alive [Boris Spassky](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boris_Spassky) [Philippe Druillet](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippe_Druillet) [Raúl Castro](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ra%C3%BAl_Castro) [Werner Herzog](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Werner_Herzog) [Geezer Butler](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geezer_Butler) [Violetta Chamorro](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Violeta_Chamorro) [Aung San Suu Kyi](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aung_San_Suu_Kyi) [Muhammad Saeed al Sahhaf](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muhammad_Saeed_al-Sahhaf) [Joseph Kabila](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Kabila) [Dalai Lama](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/14th_Dalai_Lama) [Akihito](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akihito) [Gérard Depardieu](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G%C3%A9rard_Depardieu) [Peter Weir](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Weir) ---
**Author:** ![rhl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/ba9def/32.png) [@rhl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rhl)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2023, 4:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2023-sdmb-celebrity-death-pool/975831/252 "2023-01-01T04:18:50Z")
Meghan Markle Christina Applegate Mike Gabler Vladimir Putin Dick cheney Kim Jong-Un Woody Allen Courtney Cox Will Smith Tom Hanks Alec Baldwin Dick Van Dyke Adam Levine ---
**Author:** ![Biotop](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biotop/32/321_2.png) [@Biotop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biotop)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2023, 4:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2023-sdmb-celebrity-death-pool/975831/253 "2023-01-01T04:50:57Z")
Phil Donahue (talk host) Andre Gregory (My Dinner with…) Alan Simpson (senator) Frederick Forsyth (author) Angie Dickinson (actress) Ronnie Schell (actor) Richard Bach (author) Rosey Grier (football) Peter Marshall (Hollywood Squares) Jaye P Morgan (singer/actress) Bob Caudle (wrestling announcer) Hal Linden (actor) Dabney Coleman (Actor) Alternates: Peter S. Beagle (author) Adrienne Barbeau (actress) Leslie Uggams (actress) Clean List: Phil Donahue Andre Gregory Alan Simpson Frederick Forsyth Angie Dickinson Ronnie Schell Richard Bach Rosey Grier Peter Marshall Jaye P Morgan Bob Caudle Hal Linden Dabney Coleman Alternates: Peter S. Beagle Adrienne Barbeau Leslie Uggams ---
**Author:** ![phungi](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/phungi/32/395_2.png) [@phungi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/phungi)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2023, 5:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2023-sdmb-celebrity-death-pool/975831/254 "2023-01-01T05:10:47Z")
May the New Year bring the timely death of the following humans: Johnny Ruffo (Actor; 34; Mar 8, 1988) Katie Keltie (Actress; 36; Feb 23, 1986) Larry Garza (Comedian, 41; July 7, 1981) Criscilla Anderson (Dancer, 42, Mar 25, 1980) Johnnie Irwin (Actor; 49; Nov 18, 1973) Jeanette Lee (Billiards; 51; July 9, 1971) Mark Pilgram (TV/Radio; 53; Sept 20, 1969) Tim Commerford (Musician; 54; Feb 26, 1968) Dikembe Mutombo (NBA; 56; June 25, 1966) Andy Taylor (Guitarist; 61; Feb 16, 1961) Linda Nolan (Actress; 63; Feb 23, 1959) Bruce Willis (Actor; 67; Mar 19, 1955) Terry Bradshaw (Football; 74; Sept 2, 1948) Rob Burrow (Rugby guy; 40; Sept 26, 1982) George Alagiah (News guy; 67; Nov 22, 1955) James Whale (Radio Host; 71; May 13, 1951) Clean List: Johnny Ruffo Katie Keltie Larry Garza Criscilla Anderson Johnnie Irwin Jeanette Lee Mark Pilgram Tim Commerford Dikembe Mutombo Andy Taylor Linda Nolan Bruce Willis Terry Bradshaw Rob Burrow George Alagiah James Whale ---
**Author:** ![Registered\_at\_Last](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/bc79bd/32.png) [@Registered\_at\_Last](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Registered_at_Last)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2023, 5:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2023-sdmb-celebrity-death-pool/975831/255 "2023-01-01T05:20:28Z")
Happy New Year (and Happy Birthday to our DeathMistress) Here is my list for 2023: Shannen Doherty Stephen Lewis Jeanette Lee Linda Nolan Steve Gleason Andy Taylor Johnny Ruffo Jonnie Irwin Rocket Norton Ronnie Atkins Bob Nelson Rhod Gilbert Jeremiah Green **Alternates:** Toby Keith Frank Field Barry Du Bois ---
**Author:** ![Happy\_Lendervedder](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/happy_lendervedder/32/8488_2.png) [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2023, 5:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2023-sdmb-celebrity-death-pool/975831/256 "2023-01-01T05:22:04Z")
Andy Taylor Nigel Starmer-Smith Timothy Keller Jeanette Lee Rodion Amirov James Whale Johnny Ruffo Steve McMichael Jonnie Irwin Kate Keltie Michael Tilson-Thomas Princess Bajrakitiyabha Ryuichi Sakamoto Alts: Linda Nolan Shannen Doherty Al Roker ---
**Author:** ![Biotop](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biotop/32/321_2.png) [@Biotop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biotop)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2023, 5:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2023-sdmb-celebrity-death-pool/975831/257 "2023-01-01T05:23:05Z")
LAST MINUTE CHANGE! Bud Grant for Andre Gregory: ++++±++++++++++++++++ Phil Donahue (talk host) Bud Grant (coach) Alan Simpson (senator) Frederick Forsyth (author) Angie Dickinson (actress) Ronnie Schell (actor) Richard Bach (author) Rosey Grier (football) Peter Marshall (Hollywood Squares) Jaye P Morgan (singer/actress) Bob Caudle (wrestling announcer) Hal Linden (actor) Dabney Coleman (Actor) Alternates: Peter S. Beagle (author) Adrienne Barbeau (actress) Leslie Uggams (actress) Clean List: Phil Donahue Bud Grant Alan Simpson Frederick Forsyth Angie Dickinson Ronnie Schell Richard Bach Rosey Grier Peter Marshall Jaye P Morgan Bob Caudle Hal Linden Dabney Coleman Alternates: Peter S. Beagle Adrienne Barbeau Leslie Uggams ---
**Author:** ![Lord\_Feldon](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lord_feldon/32/341_2.png) [@Lord\_Feldon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lord_Feldon)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2023, 5:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2023-sdmb-celebrity-death-pool/975831/258 "2023-01-01T05:30:03Z")
Princess Bajrakitiyabha Princess Soamsawali Jonnie Irwin Carol Burnett Liza Minnelli Ozzy Osbourne The Duchess of Kent Bob Barker Linda Nolan Rosalynn Carter Sandra Day O’Connor Roberta Flack Dianne Feinstein Alternate: Donald Trump ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2023, 5:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2023-sdmb-celebrity-death-pool/975831/259 "2023-01-01T05:55:06Z")
Five more minutes!!! ---
**Author:** ![Happy\_Lendervedder](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/happy_lendervedder/32/8488_2.png) [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2023, 6:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2023-sdmb-celebrity-death-pool/975831/260 "2023-01-01T06:00:29Z")
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