# 2025 \[THEMED\] Celebrity Death Pool **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Tags:** death-pool\ **Created:** [December 3, 2024, 12:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2025-themed-celebrity-death-pool/1011109 "2024-12-03T12:54:49Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![J-P\_L](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/j-p_l/32/3156_2.png) [@J-P\_L](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/J-P_L)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2024, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2025-themed-celebrity-death-pool/1011109/21 "2024-12-16T19:10:05Z")
My Themed Death Pool for 2025 Theme: Former Race Car Drivers 1 A. J. Foyt 1935 former Indy race car driver 2 Donnie Allison 1939 former Nascar race car driver 3 Emerson Fittipaldi 1946 former Indy race car driver 4 Fred Lorenzen 1934 former Nascar race car driver 5 Harry Gant 1940 former Nascar race car driver 6 Jackie Stewart 1939 former F1 race car driver 7 Leonard Earle Wood 1934 former NASCAR crew chief, engine builder and co-founder of Wood Brothers Racing. 8 Mario Andretti 1940 former F1 & Indy race car driver 9 Michael Schumacher 1969 former F1 race car driver 10 Ned Jarret 1932 former Nascar race car driver 11 Richard Petty 1937 former Nascar race car driver 12 Rick Hendrick 1949 former Nascar race car driver & current team owner 13 Roger Searle Penske 1937 American auto racing team owner, businessman, and retired professional driver Alt: 1 Darryl Waltrip 1947 former Nascar race car driver 2 Rick Mears 1951 former Indy race car driver 3 Ricky Rudd 1956 former Nascar race car driver Clean list: A. J. Foyt Donnie Allison Emerson Fittipaldi Fred Lorenzen Harry Gant Jackie Stewart Leonard Earle Wood Mario Andretti Michael Schumacher Ned Jarret Richard Petty Rick Hendrick Roger Penske Alt: Darryl Waltrip Rick Mears Ricky Rudd ---
**Author:** ![J-P\_L](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/j-p_l/32/3156_2.png) [@J-P\_L](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/J-P_L)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2024, 1:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2025-themed-celebrity-death-pool/1011109/22 "2024-12-19T01:05:57Z")
My Themed Death Pool for 2025 Revised after the recent passing of Fred Lorenzen Theme: Former Race Car Drivers 1 A. J. Foyt 1935 former Indy race car driver 2 Donnie Allison 1939 former Nascar race car driver 3 Emerson Fittipaldi 1946 former Indy race car driver 4 Darryl Waltrip 1947 former Nascar race car driver 5 Harry Gant 1940 former Nascar race car driver 6 Jackie Stewart 1939 former F1 race car driver 7 Leonard Earle Wood 1934 former NASCAR crew chief, engine builder and co-founder of Wood Brothers Racing. 8 Mario Andretti 1940 former F1 & Indy race car driver 9 Michael Schumacher 1969 former F1 race car driver 10 Ned Jarret 1932 former Nascar race car driver 11 Richard Petty 1937 former Nascar race car driver 12 Rick Hendrick 1949 former Nascar race car driver & current team owner 13 Roger Searle Penske 1937 American auto racing team owner, businessman, and retired professional driver Alt: 1 Rick Mears 1951 former Indy race car driver 2 Ricky Rudd 1956 former Nascar race car driver Clean list: A. J. Foyt Donnie Allison Emerson Fittipaldi Darryl Waltrip Harry Gant Jackie Stewart Leonard Earle Wood Mario Andretti Michael Schumacher Ned Jarret Richard Petty Rick Hendrick Roger Penske Alt: Rick Mears Ricky Rudd ---
**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:** [December 22, 2024, 9:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2025-themed-celebrity-death-pool/1011109/23 "2024-12-22T09:47:52Z")
May as well stick with the same theme, it did net me one win this year: **British Sitcom Stars** Michael Crawford Elizabeth Estensen David Jason Penelope Keith Felicity Kendal Maureen Lipman Brian Murphy Tony Robinson Christopher Ryan Guy Siner Paula Wilcox Richard Wilson Tessa Wyatt **BACKUPS** Karl Howman Ian McNeice Françoise Pascal ---
**Author:** ![MarkF2004](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/b5ac83/32.png) [@MarkF2004](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MarkF2004)\ **Post date:** [December 24, 2024, 2:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2025-themed-celebrity-death-pool/1011109/24 "2024-12-24T14:32:22Z")
> [@GuanoLad](#): > > Elizabeth Estensen She’s actually a soap actress if that has any bearing. (Emmerdale) ---
**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:** [December 24, 2024, 9:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2025-themed-celebrity-death-pool/1011109/25 "2024-12-24T21:12:37Z")
Elizabeth Estensen first became famous in a sitcom called _The Liver Birds_, then later did a kids comedy show called _T-Bag_. Most of the actors in my list have done other kinds of shows, but they all did popular sitcoms too. ---
**Author:** ![Sternvogel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bc79bd/32.png) [@Sternvogel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sternvogel)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2024, 8:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2025-themed-celebrity-death-pool/1011109/26 "2024-12-25T20:22:59Z")
Taking my cue from the 1840 Whig party campaign chant “Van, Van, is a used-up man” directed at incumbent U.S. President Martin Van Buren, I present my list: Van Chancellor – basketball coach and commentator) Van Morrison – singer-songwriter Joan Van Ark – actress Tom Van Arsdale – basketball player whose twin brother Dick died last week Jean-Claude Van Damme – actor and martial artist James Van Der Beek – actor Lisa Vanderpump – reality television personality Tara VanDerveer – basketball coach Alex Van Halen – rock musician Jeff Van Note – NFL football player Joyce Van Patten – actress Mario Van Peebles – actor and director Andy Van Slyke – baseball player Alternates: Ed Vande Berg – baseball pitcher Barry Van Dyke – actor, so of soon-to-be-centenarian Dick Van Dyke Vincent Van Patten – actor-tennis player-poker commentator Clean list: Van Chancellor Van Morrison’ Joan Van Ark Tom Van Arsdale Jean-Claude Van Damme James Van Der Beek Lisa Vanderpump Tara VanDerveer Alex Van Halen Jeff Van Note Joyce Van Patten Mario Van Peebles Andy Van Slyke Alternates: Ed Vande Berg Barry Van Dyke Vincent Van Patten ---
**Author:** ![RobotDevilDog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e19adc/32.png) [@RobotDevilDog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RobotDevilDog)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2024, 10:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2025-themed-celebrity-death-pool/1011109/27 "2024-12-25T22:43:21Z")
Year 8 with exactly the same list. Still never had any points, and I don’t want any. Theme: Back to the Future Michael J. Fox Christopher Lloyd Lea Thompson Thomas F. Wilson Crispin Glover Claudia Wells Elisabeth Shue Marc McClure James Tolkan Charles Fleischer Mary Steenburgen Robert Zemeckis Bob Gale ---
**Author:** ![Dancer\_Flight](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dancer_flight/32/7601_2.png) [@Dancer\_Flight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dancer_Flight)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2024, 4:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2025-themed-celebrity-death-pool/1011109/28 "2024-12-26T16:51:58Z")
Sar Trek VII (Seventh Year of Star Trek Alumni, usually and hopefully pointless, recycled from last year) | Name | Known For | D.o.B. | Current Age | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | William Shatner | Capt. Kirk - TOS | 1931-03-22 | 93 | | Walter Koenig | Ens. Chekov - TOS | 1936-09-14 | 88 | | George Takei | Lt. Sulu - TOS | 1937-04-20 | 87 | | Diana Muldaur | Dr. Pulaski - TNG, Guest Star - TOS | 1938-08-19 | 86 | | Christopher Lloyd | Kruge - ST:III | 1938-11-22 | 86 | | Patrick Stewart | Capt. Picard - TNG | 1940-07-13 | 84 | | Malcolm McDowell | Dr. Soran -ST:VII | 1943-06-13 | 81 | | John Larroquette | Maltz - ST:III | 1947-11-25 | 77 | | Avery Brooks | Capt. Sisko - DS9 | 1948-10-02 | 76 | | Brent Spiner | Lt. Cdr. Data - TNG | 1949-02-02 | 75 | | Scott Bakula | Capt. Archer - Ent. | 1954-10-09 | 70 | | Kate Mulgrew | Capt. Janeway - Voy. | 1955-04-29 | 69 | | Nana Visitor | Maj. Kira Neirys - DS9 | 1957-07-26 | 67 | | Alternates: | | | | | Michael Dorn | Lt. Worf - TNG | 1952-12-09 | 72 | | Colm Meaney | Chief O’Brien - TNG | 1953-05-30 | 71 | | Wil Wheaton | Ens. Crusher - TNG | 1972-07-29 | 52 | Clean List: William Shatner Walter Koenig George Takei Diana Muldaur Christopher Lloyd Patrick Stewart Malcolm McDowell John Larroquette Avery Brooks Brent Spiner Scott Bakula Kate Mulgrew Nana Visitor Alternates: Michael Dorn Colm Meaney Wil Wheaton ---
**Author:** ![MarkF2004](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/b5ac83/32.png) [@MarkF2004](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MarkF2004)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2024, 6:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2025-themed-celebrity-death-pool/1011109/29 "2024-12-26T18:02:35Z")
Of course, I stand corrected. ---
**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:** [December 27, 2024, 9:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2025-themed-celebrity-death-pool/1011109/30 "2024-12-27T21:17:04Z")
Theme: _Hee Haw_ Jeannine Riley Charlie McCoy Gunilla Hutton Anne Randall Susan Raye Marianne Gordon Lulu Roman Gailard Sartain Cathy Baker Barbi Benton Linda Thompson Misty Rowe Irlene Mandrell Zella Lehr Lack of creativity on my part in that I used essentially this list elsewhere for 2024. And I’ll add my usual disclaimer that I’m not really rooting for the demise of anyone here… consider this an homage of sorts. Thanks so much for doing this again, **phungi**! 1. [Jeannine Riley](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeannine_Riley), b. October 1, 1940. Actress. 2. [Charlie McCoy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_McCoy), b. March 28, 1941. Musician. 3. [Gunilla Hutton](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gunilla_Hutton), b. May 15, 1944. Acress and singer. 4. [Anne Randall](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anne_Randall), b. September 23, 1944. Model and actress. 5. [Susan Raye](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susan_Raye), b. October 8, 1944. Singer. 6. [Marianne Gordon](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marianne_Gordon), b. January 28, 1946. Actress. 7. [Lulu Roman](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lulu_Roman), b. May 6, 1946. Comedian and singer. 8. [Gailard Sartain](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gailard_Sartain), b. September 18, 1946. Actor. 9. [Cathy Baker](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cathy_Baker_(actress)), b. January 21, 1947. Actress. 10. [Barbi Benton](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbi_Benton), b. January 28, 1950. Model and actress. 11. [Linda Thompson](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linda_Thompson_(actress)), b. May 23, 1950. Songwriter and actress. 12. [Misty Rowe](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Misty_Rowe), b. June 1, 1952. Actress. 13. [Irlene Mandrell](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irlene_Mandrell), b. January 29, 1956. Musician. Alt. [Zella Lehr](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zella_Lehr), b. March 14, 1951. Singer and entertainer. ---
**Author:** ![Kitten\_Mitten](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/b782af/32.png) [@Kitten\_Mitten](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kitten_Mitten)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2024, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2025-themed-celebrity-death-pool/1011109/31 "2024-12-28T19:57:03Z")
Theme: fav singers/musicians Stevie Wonder James Taylor Joni Mitchell Julie Andrews Dionne Warwick Stephen Stills Graham Nash Pete Townshend Roger Daltrey Sting Carlos Santana Dave Mason Robert Plant Alternate: Jon Batiste ---
**Author:** ![commasense](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/commasense/32/3017_2.png) [@commasense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/commasense)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2024, 4:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2025-themed-celebrity-death-pool/1011109/32 "2024-12-29T04:21:04Z")
Destroyers of Democracy My eighth try with this list. In 2018, no one died. I scored my first points (in this thread) in 2019 with David Koch’s welcome death, but struck out again in 2020. In 2021 I scored big points (30!) with Limbaugh. Nothing again in 2022, 2023, and 2024, dammit. Why are these horrible people so healthy and lucky? We start, as always, with the true leader of the Republican party. Vladimir Putin Donald Trump Mitch McConnell John Eastman Charles Koch John Roberts Samuel Alito Clarence Thomas Ginni Thomas Brett Kavanaugh Stephen Miller Elon Musk Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Alternates: Rupert Murdoch Sean Hannity Vivek Ramaswamy ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2024, 5:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2025-themed-celebrity-death-pool/1011109/33 "2024-12-29T05:02:44Z")
This is a list I wouldn’t mind losing to. ---
**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:** [December 29, 2024, 7:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2025-themed-celebrity-death-pool/1011109/34 "2024-12-29T07:04:48Z")
80s TV Bill Cosby Shelley Long Todd Bridges Dirk Benedict Tom Selleck Michael Gross Marla Gibbs Don Johnson Julia Duffy Dorothy Lyman Joel Higgins Danny Pintauro Marc Summers Alts Sally Jesse Raphael Oprah Winfrey Geraldo Rivera ---
**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:** [December 30, 2024, 3:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2025-themed-celebrity-death-pool/1011109/35 "2024-12-30T03:58:37Z")
Celebrity Darth Pool Sara Kestelman (Kreia/O.G. Darth Traya) Rafael Ferrer (Darth Malak) Jamie Glover (Darth Malgus) Stephen Rashbrook (Darth Jadus) Clint Bajakian (Darth Vader) Terrence C. Carson (Darth Vader) Fred Tatasciore (Darth Vader) Gregg Berger (Darth Maul) Clint Bajakian (Darth Maul) Stephen Stanton (Darth Maul) Nick Jameson (Darth Sidious) Ian McDiarmid (Darth Sidious) Sam Witwer (Darth Sidious) Alternates: Scott Lawrence (Darth Vader) Spencer Wilding (Darth Vader) Ray Park (Darth Maul) Jess Harnell (Darth Maul) Clean: Sara Kestelman Rafael Ferrer Jamie Glover Stephen Rashbrook Clint Bajakian Terrence C. Carson Fred Tatasciore Gregg Berger Clint Bajakian Stephen Stanton Nick Jameson Ian McDiarmid Sam Witwer Alternates: Scott Lawrence Spencer Wilding Ray Park Jess Harnell ---
**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:** [December 31, 2024, 4:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2025-themed-celebrity-death-pool/1011109/36 "2024-12-31T16:05:40Z")
This silly bizarre awesome show was very influential in my life, and the themed list is meant as a tribute to those who made it. Theme: Dark Shadows 1. Kathy Cody: Hallie Stokes 2. Katheryn Leigh Scott: Maggie Evans/Josette 3. Alexandra Isles: Victoria Winters 4. Nancy Barrett: Carolyn Stoddard 5. Marie Wallace: Eve 6. Kate Jackson: Daphne Harridge 7. Jerry Lacy: The Reverend Trask 8. Harvey Keitel: Uncredited Blue Whale Patron, Ep. 33 9. Roger Davis: Peter Bradford 10. David Selby: Quentin Collins 11. Terry Crawford: Beth Chavez 12. Jim Storm: Gerard Stiles 13. David Henesey: David Collins Alts: 14. Donna Wandrey: Roxanne Drew 15. Sharon Smyth: Sarah Collins Clean list: Kathy Cody Katheryn Leigh Scott Alexandra Isles Nancy Barrett Marie Wallace Kate Jackson Jerry Lacy Harvey Keitel Roger Davis David Selby Terry Crawford Jim Storm David Henesy Alternates: Donna Wandrey Sharon Smyth ---
**Author:** ![Queen\_Anne\_s\_Lace](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/a3d4f5/32.png) [@Queen\_Anne\_s\_Lace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Queen_Anne_s_Lace)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2024, 4:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2025-themed-celebrity-death-pool/1011109/37 "2024-12-31T16:28:10Z")
Theme: Shawshank Redemption/“I guess it comes down to a simple choice, really. Get busy living, or get busy dying.” Tim Robbins Morgan Freeman Bob Gunton William Sadler Clancy Brown Gil Bellows Mark Rolston Frank Medrano Don McManus David Proval Gary Lee Davis Paul Kennedy Paul McCrane Alternates: Dion Anderson Bill Bolender ---
**Author:** ![Bayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bayaker/32/3454_2.png) [@Bayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bayaker)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2024, 5:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2025-themed-celebrity-death-pool/1011109/38 "2024-12-31T17:40:03Z")
After eight years I have finally given up on _The Mary Tyler Moore Show_, and all but three of my original thirteen have cashed in their points. There are not that many celebs who could be considered regulars that are still around. I’m going with Game Show Hosts now, limiting myself to shows that I have seen at least once. **Game Show Hosts** Bill Anderson - _Fandango_ Tom Bergeron - _Hollywood Squares_ Drew Carey - _The Price is Right_ John Davidson - _Hollywood Squares, The $100,000 Pyramid_ Bob Eubanks - _The_ _Newlywed Game_ Jeff Foxworthy - _Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?_ Steve Harvey - _Family Feud_ Richard Karn - _Family Feud, Bingo America_ Jane Lynch - _Weakest Link, Hollywood Game Night_ Wink Martindale - _Gambit, Tic-Tac-Dough_ John O’Hurley - _Family Feud_ Ben Stein - _Win Ben Stein’s Money_ Marc Summers - _Double Dare, History IQ_ **Alternates:** Brooke Burns - _Master Minds,_ _The Chase_ Joey Fatone - _Common Knowledge_ Clean List: **Game Show Hosts** Bill Anderson Tom Bergeron Drew Carey John Davidson Bob Eubanks Jeff Foxworthy Steve Harvey Richard Karn Jane Lynch Wink Martindale John O’Hurley Ben Stein Marc Summers Alternates: Brooke Burns Joey Fatone ---
**Author:** ![CreaseMunky](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/f475e1/32.png) [@CreaseMunky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CreaseMunky)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2024, 7:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2025-themed-celebrity-death-pool/1011109/39 "2024-12-31T19:02:16Z")
Theme: Hope I Die Before I Get Old - Rock Stars Andy Taylor Steven Tyler Ozzy Osbourne Glenn Tipton Vivian Campbell Glenn Hughes Jimmy Page Bill Ward Peter Frampton Linda Ronstadt Bill Wyman Phil Collins Bret Michaels ---
**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:** [December 31, 2024, 7:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2025-themed-celebrity-death-pool/1011109/40 "2024-12-31T19:20:26Z")
My 2025 Themed List is a replay of my 2024 list: **Howard Stern Wack Pack Members:** > Lenny Dykstra > Bigfoot (Mark Shaw Jr) > Beetlejuice (Lester Green) > High Pitch Erik (Erik Bleaman) > Jeff the Drunk (Jeff Curro) > Medicated Pete (Pete McHeffey) > Gary the Conqueror (Gary Loudermilk) > Sour Shoes (Michael DelCampo) > Tan Mom (Patricia Krentcil) > Underdog Lady (Suzanne Muldowney) > Ass Napkin Ed > Angry Alice > Wendy the Slow Adult [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2025-themed-celebrity-death-pool/1011109.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2025-themed-celebrity-death-pool/1011109.md?page=3)