# 2024 SDMB Celebrity Death Pool **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Tags:** death-pool\ **Created:** [December 1, 2023, 6:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2024-sdmb-celebrity-death-pool/993940 "2023-12-01T06:01:33Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 91
**Author:** ![Jack\_Batty](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jack_batty/32/3201_2.png) [@Jack\_Batty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jack_Batty)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2024, 6:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2024-sdmb-celebrity-death-pool/993940/1802 "2024-09-18T18:09:08Z")
I read a few of his novel back in the day. I remember one called _The Gold Coast_ that I enjoyed. Something about a young upstanding lawyer and the mob boss who moves into the house beside him on the rich Gold Coast of Long Island. The mob boss ends up with his wife in the end … I liked that off ending. ---
**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:** [September 18, 2024, 6:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2024-sdmb-celebrity-death-pool/993940/1803 "2024-09-18T18:37:41Z")
> [@Stephe96](#): > > You may not know his name but you certainly know his songs: This is one of those people who had more talent than one person should really be allowed. Like that A-Hole Christopher Guest (not really an A-Hole, I’m just jealous!). Like, leave something for the rest of us! ---
**Author:** ![Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mean_mr.mustard/32/3865_2.png) [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2024, 7:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2024-sdmb-celebrity-death-pool/993940/1804 "2024-09-18T19:00:52Z")
> [@Stephe96](#): > > You may not know his name but you certainly know his songs: > > [JD Souther Dead: Singer Who Co-Wrote Eagles Classics Was 78](https://variety.com/2024/music/obituaries-people-news/jd-souther-dead-eagles-new-kid-in-town-1236148047/) Oh man, this makes me so sad. He created wonderful music. I _much_ prefer his versions to the Eagles’. mmm ---
**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:** [September 18, 2024, 8:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2024-sdmb-celebrity-death-pool/993940/1805 "2024-09-18T20:33:15Z")
I recently heard Joe Walsh say “it was a lot more fun being in my 20s in the '70s than being in my 70s in the '20s.” Hopefully that is not bad luck to say that. ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2024, 10:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2024-sdmb-celebrity-death-pool/993940/1806 "2024-09-18T22:40:55Z")
We must be close in age, Walsh and I. ---
**Author:** ![Railer13](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/railer13/32/9742_2.png) [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2024, 10:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2024-sdmb-celebrity-death-pool/993940/1807 "2024-09-18T22:44:01Z")
> [@Baker](#): > > We must be close in age, Walsh and I He was born 11/20/1947. About 5 1/2 years older than me. ---
**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:** [September 18, 2024, 10:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2024-sdmb-celebrity-death-pool/993940/1808 "2024-09-18T22:57:51Z")
And just under 3 years older than my father. ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2024, 11:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2024-sdmb-celebrity-death-pool/993940/1809 "2024-09-18T23:43:03Z")
Well, no then, I was born 12/31/54 ---
**Author:** ![Pardel-Lux](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pardel-lux/32/20182_2.png) [@Pardel-Lux](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pardel-Lux)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2024, 9:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2024-sdmb-celebrity-death-pool/993940/1810 "2024-09-19T21:51:29Z")
A sad death: > **[Georgian trans model murdered after parliament passes ‘anti-LGBTQ+’ law](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/sep/19/georgia-trans-model-kesaria-abramidze-murdered-parliament-passes-anti-lgbtq-law)** > > Tributes paid to Kesaria Abramidze as ruling party and allies are accused of state campaign against minorities So young! And avoidable. 😢 ---
**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:** [September 20, 2024, 1:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2024-sdmb-celebrity-death-pool/993940/1811 "2024-09-20T13:40:55Z")
> **[Mike Valentine, The Patron Saint Of Radar Detectors, Has Died - The Autopian](https://www.theautopian.com/mike-valentine-the-patron-saint-of-radar-detectors-has-died/)** > > Mike Valentine, creator of the eponymous Valentine One radar detector, has died. His inventions changed driving forever. I doubt anyone had him, plus the age given is weird. Says he was 74 yet born in 1948. ---
**Author:** ![Gyrate](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gyrate/32/3588_2.png) [@Gyrate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gyrate)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2024, 3:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2024-sdmb-celebrity-death-pool/993940/1812 "2024-09-20T15:09:51Z")
> [@smithsb](#): > > the age given is weird. Says he was 74 yet born in 1948. Jesus - exactly how fast did he drive? ---
**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:** [September 20, 2024, 4:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2024-sdmb-celebrity-death-pool/993940/1813 "2024-09-20T16:45:49Z")
Well played sir ---
**Author:** ![Loach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/loach/32/350_2.png) [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2024, 6:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2024-sdmb-celebrity-death-pool/993940/1814 "2024-09-20T18:39:53Z")
He was going 76 but they gave him a break and put down 74. ---
**Author:** ![Loach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/loach/32/350_2.png) [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2024, 1:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2024-sdmb-celebrity-death-pool/993940/1815 "2024-09-21T13:34:49Z")
EXTERMINATED! > **[David Graham: Peppa Pig, Thunderbirds and Doctor Who voice actor dies](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgj463gx8gyo)** > > He provided the voice for characters in TV series including Peppa Pig, Thunderbirds and Doctor Who. ---
**Author:** ![zadscmc](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/a183cd/32.png) [@zadscmc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zadscmc)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2024, 1:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2024-sdmb-celebrity-death-pool/993940/1816 "2024-09-22T01:17:22Z")
> **[Kathryn Crosby dies at 90: The actress was the widow of Bing Crosby](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-13877269/Kathryn-Crosby-dies-90-Anatomy-Murder-widow-Bing-Crosby.html)** > > Kathryn Crosby, the widow of the legendary actor, singer and Oscar winner Bing Crosby, has died at age 90. ---
**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2024, 1:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2024-sdmb-celebrity-death-pool/993940/1817 "2024-09-22T13:19:14Z")
If the header hadn’t said _Bing_ Crosby (d. 1977), I’d have figured she was the widow of _David_ Crosby (d.2023). ---
**Author:** ![Moriarty](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/moriarty/32/49_2.png) [@Moriarty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moriarty)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2024, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2024-sdmb-celebrity-death-pool/993940/1818 "2024-09-22T16:43:29Z")
Mercury Morris, a running back on the 1972 Miami Dolphins perfect team (which went undefeated), has gained his last yard. > **[Mercury Morris, part of Dolphins' two Super Bowl wins and their perfect...](https://apnews.com/article/mercury-morris-dead-dolphins-9c16b5408049cdb5bfcf3cca7dff1677)** > > Eugene “Mercury” Morris, who starred for the unbeaten 1972 Miami Dolphins as part of a star-studded backfield and helped the team win two Super Bowl titles, has died. ---
**Author:** ![Hoopy\_Frood](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hoopy_frood/32/8452_2.png) [@Hoopy\_Frood](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hoopy_Frood)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2024, 4:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2024-sdmb-celebrity-death-pool/993940/1819 "2024-09-25T04:00:57Z")
> **[Jazz saxophonist and composer Benny Golson dies at 95](https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/jazz-saxophonist-composer-benny-golson-dies-95-113934486)** > > Jazz saxophone player and composer Benny Golson has died at age 95 ---
**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:** [September 25, 2024, 4:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2024-sdmb-celebrity-death-pool/993940/1820 "2024-09-25T04:14:51Z")
> [@Moriarty](#): > > Mercury Morris, a running back on the 1972 Miami Dolphins perfect team (which went undefeated), has gained his last yard. Presumably, he has a couple more to go. ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2024, 4:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2024-sdmb-celebrity-death-pool/993940/1821 "2024-09-25T04:35:02Z")
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