# 2026 Celebrity Death Pool **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Tags:** death-pool\ **Created:** [December 2, 2025, 4:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-celebrity-death-pool/1025318 "2025-12-02T04:28:23Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 100
**Author:** ![JohnT](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnt/32/15048_2.png) [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2026, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-celebrity-death-pool/1025318/1982 "2026-10-19T18:19:34Z")
The man who got into an accident in _Office Space_ has passed away. > **['Office Space' Star Richard Riehle Dead at 78](https://www.tmz.com/2026/10/19/richard-riehle-dead/)** > > Richard Riehle -- famous for his role as Tom Smykowski in "Office Space" -- is dead ... TMZ has learned. ---
**Author:** ![Mollie\_Magill](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mollie_magill/32/20882_2.png) [@Mollie\_Magill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mollie_Magill)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2026, 6:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-celebrity-death-pool/1025318/1983 "2026-10-19T18:27:41Z")
That’s a shame. He had people skills; He was good at dealing with people. Can’t you understand that? What the hell is wrong with you people? ---
**Author:** ![Cazzle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cazzle/32/75_2.png) [@Cazzle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cazzle)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2026, 7:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-celebrity-death-pool/1025318/1984 "2026-10-19T19:36:09Z")
Way to jump to conclusions. ---
**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:** [October 19, 2026, 8:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-celebrity-death-pool/1025318/1985 "2026-10-19T20:39:17Z")
Just a rumor on some socials, but the scuttlebutt is that Kim Jong Un has died. > **[Kim Jong-un death rumours intensify, claims emerge sister Kim Yo-jong has...](https://m.economictimes.com/news/new-updates/kim-jong-un-death-rumours-intensify-claims-emerge-sister-kim-yo-jong-has-taken-power-9000-chinese-troops-sent-to-north-korea/amp_articleshow/135055388.cms)** > > Kim Jong-un death rumours have surfaced on social media, with Wanjun Xie, chairman of the China Democracy Party, claiming that the North Korean leader died after suffering a cerebral haemorrhage. Xie also alleged that Kims sister, Kim Yo-jong, has... > Kim Jong-un death rumours have been circulating on social media, with Wanjun Xie, chairman of the China Democracy Party (CDP), claiming that the North Korean leader died after suffering a severe cerebral haemorrhage and that his sister, Kim Yo-jong, has taken control of the regime instead of his daughter, Kim Ju-ae. In a social media post, Xie also alleged that 9,000 Chinese troops had been sent to Pyongyang amid fears of a possible succession crisis and claimed that North Korea had intensified its military posture towards South Korea. These allegations remain unverified, and there is no official confirmation in the information provided that Kim Jong-un has died, that Kim Yo-jong has assumed power or that Chinese troops have been deployed to North Korea ---
**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:** [October 19, 2026, 10:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-celebrity-death-pool/1025318/1986 "2026-10-19T22:37:12Z")
I believe TMZ has reported it as fact. They have a pretty good track record. ---
**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:** [October 20, 2026, 12:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-celebrity-death-pool/1025318/1987 "2026-10-20T00:01:05Z")
Wiki still has him in the “is” column. ---
**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:** [October 20, 2026, 1:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-celebrity-death-pool/1025318/1988 "2026-10-20T01:11:08Z")
CNN hasn’t even mentioned it, as far as I can tell. mmm ---
**Author:** ![Kent\_Clark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kent_clark/32/105_2.png) [@Kent\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kent_Clark)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2026, 1:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-celebrity-death-pool/1025318/1989 "2026-10-20T01:54:12Z")
> [@Jack\_Batty](#): > > I believe TMZ has reported it as fact. I can’t find anything on the TMZ website. If they had reported it, they took it down. _The Sun_ is reporting “wild internet claims,” so even they don’t believe it. ---
**Author:** ![JohnT](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnt/32/15048_2.png) [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2026, 12:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-celebrity-death-pool/1025318/1990 "2026-10-22T12:19:02Z")
John Anderson, who hit the top 20 in 1983, is "Swingin’ " no more… > ---
**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:** [October 22, 2026, 1:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-celebrity-death-pool/1025318/1991 "2026-10-22T13:31:47Z")
Allen Bailey, former NFL lineman who spent most of his career with the Chiefs, unexpectedly passed away at just age 37. > **[Chiefs mourn Allen Bailey after former NFL player found dead at age 37](https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/50240343/allen-bailey-former-nfl-player-found-dead-age-37)** > > Allen Bailey, a former NFL player who spent the majority of his 10-year career with the Chiefs, has died at age 37. ---
**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:** [October 22, 2026, 2:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-celebrity-death-pool/1025318/1992 "2026-10-22T14:45:12Z")
> **[Former NHL All-Star Ron Duguay dies at 69 after bout with cancer](https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/50248867/former-nhl-player-ron-duguay-dies-69-bout-cancer)** > > Ron Duguay, who played nearly 1,000 games in the NHL from the late 1970s through the '80s, has died of cancer. He was 69. ---
**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:** [October 22, 2026, 4:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-celebrity-death-pool/1025318/1993 "2026-10-22T16:40:28Z")
> [@Superdude](#): > > [Former NHL All-Star Ron Duguay dies at 69 of cancer - ESPN](https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/50248867/former-nhl-player-ron-duguay-dies-69-bout-cancer) At this point there might be more points on the list I would’ve had next year than this years list. ---
**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:** [October 22, 2026, 5:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-celebrity-death-pool/1025318/1994 "2026-10-22T17:56:06Z")
I’ve got at least one semi-obscure one pegged for next year, providing they cooperate with me. ---
**Author:** ![kitap](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/b9e5f3/32.png) [@kitap](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kitap)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2026, 6:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-celebrity-death-pool/1025318/1995 "2026-10-22T18:15:22Z")
His _Seminole Wind_ is one of my favorites. I love this version: [https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7Auzohpyw2E&list=RD7Auzohpyw2E&start\_radio=1&pp=ygUbam9obiBhbmRlcnNvbiBzZW1pbm9sZSB3aW5koAcB](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7Auzohpyw2E&list=RD7Auzohpyw2E&start_radio=1&pp=ygUbam9obiBhbmRlcnNvbiBzZW1pbm9sZSB3aW5koAcB) ---
**Author:** ![Wheelz](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wheelz/32/5718_2.png) [@Wheelz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wheelz)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2026, 7:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-celebrity-death-pool/1025318/1996 "2026-10-22T19:18:50Z")
Former Cincinnati Red and World Series champ Todd Benzinger has grounded out at 37 points. > **[Former Reds 1B, World Series champ Todd Benzinger dies at 63](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2026/10/22/todd-benzinger-reds-world-series-champion-dies/92381569007/)** > > 1B/OF Todd Benzinger played nine MLB seasons from 1987-1995 and is remembered for securing the final out of the Reds' World Series sweep in 1990. ---
**Author:** ![JohnT](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnt/32/15048_2.png) [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2026, 7:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-celebrity-death-pool/1025318/1997 "2026-10-22T19:34:05Z")
Tom Skerritt is giving 7 points today: > **[Tom Skerritt, ‘Picket Fences’ and ‘Alien’ Star, Dies at 93](https://variety.com/2026/film/news/tom-skerritt-dead-picket-fences-alien-1236921694/)** > > Tom Skerritt, who starred in the TV series "Picket Fences" and appeared in movies like "MASH," "Alien," "Top Gun" and more, has died. He was 93. ---
**Author:** ![zadscmc](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/a183cd/32.png) [@zadscmc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zadscmc)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2026, 9:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-celebrity-death-pool/1025318/1998 "2026-10-22T21:51:59Z")
> **[World Series champion dead at 63: Tributes pour in for Cincinnati icon](https://www.dailymail.com/sport/mlb/article-16231301/todd-benzinger-cincinnati-reds-world-series-death.html)** > > In their statement, the Reds said the player 'will be remembered with great affection and gratitude for his place in one of the most memorable chapters in Reds history.' ---
**Author:** ![zadscmc](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/a183cd/32.png) [@zadscmc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zadscmc)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2026, 10:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-celebrity-death-pool/1025318/1999 "2026-10-22T22:29:20Z")
sorry for the duplicate. ---
**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:** [October 23, 2026, 5:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-celebrity-death-pool/1025318/2000 "2026-10-23T17:07:42Z")
Nm… ---
**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:** [October 24, 2026, 12:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-celebrity-death-pool/1025318/2001 "2026-10-24T00:34:48Z")
NFL great Lawrence McCutcheon has died at 76. > **[Lawrence McCutcheon](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lawrence_McCutcheon)** > > Lawrence McCutcheon (June 2, 1950 – October 23, 2026) was an American professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Los Angeles Rams from 1972 to 1980, the Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks in 1980, and 1981 with the Buffalo Bills, reuniting with former Rams head coach Chuck Knox. He played college football for Colorado State. In 1974, he played at mixed doubles exhibition match in Clarement, California with Tracy Austin against Elgin Baylor... [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-celebrity-death-pool/1025318.md?page=99) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-celebrity-death-pool/1025318.md?page=101)