# 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:** 56
**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 20, 2026, 8:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-celebrity-death-pool/1025318/1102 "2026-04-20T20:45:17Z")
I read one of Morris’s books, _Manwatching_. It was fascinating, though seemed to make a lot of logical leaps to reach assumptions. ---
**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2026, 10:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-celebrity-death-pool/1025318/1103 "2026-04-20T22:34:45Z")
What’s your secret? When I followed the link, everything after about the 5th line was paywalled. Hadn’t seen the Wichita Eagle logo in a while, though. My maternal grandparents lived in Arkansas City, KS, which is almost due south of Wichita and just north of the OK line. When we stayed with them, which would be once or twice a year while growing up, we’d read the Arkansas City Daily Traveler during the week, and the Wichita Eagle on Sundays. ---
**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:** [April 20, 2026, 10:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-celebrity-death-pool/1025318/1104 "2026-04-20T22:37:56Z")
> [@RTFirefly](#): > > When I followed the link, everything after about the 5th line was paywalled. Here’s another, different story. > **[Wichita’s “Rosie the Riveter,” B-29 DOC volunteer Connie Palacioz dies at 101](https://www.kwch.com/2026/04/19/wichita-rosie-riveter-b-29-doc-volunteer-connie-palacioz-dies-101/)** > > Palacioz often reflected on her role in the wartime effort while speaking with visitors to the aircraft. I’ve been to Ark City several times, always to watch high school or college sports. ---
**Author:** ![gkster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gkster/32/14107_2.png) [@gkster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gkster)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2026, 4:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-celebrity-death-pool/1025318/1105 "2026-04-21T04:01:50Z")
Unfortunately, the second time I clicked on the Wichita Eagle link, it gave me only five lines as well and told me that I had to subscribe. One interesting detail not included in the second article is that Connie Palacioz was 4’7", almost small enough to fit in a pocket according to the reporter. ---
**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2026, 2:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-celebrity-death-pool/1025318/1106 "2026-04-21T14:28:15Z")
Thanks! > [@Railer13](#): > > I’ve been to Ark City Calling it ‘Ark City’ confirms that! 🙂 ---
**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:** [April 21, 2026, 2:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-celebrity-death-pool/1025318/1107 "2026-04-21T14:49:11Z")
The oldest Osmond has gone off to meet Joseph Smith, or whatever it is they do. [Alan Osmond, 76, dies after long battle with MS.](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2026/04/21/alan-osmond-death/89712224007/) In his honor, here is the coolest song the Osmonds ever did: Crazy Horses: [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/iXcj8dFOd1E/maxresdefault.jpg "The Osmonds - Crazy Horses [HQ stereo]") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXcj8dFOd1E) ---
**Author:** ![zadscmc](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/a183cd/32.png) [@zadscmc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zadscmc)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2026, 5:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-celebrity-death-pool/1025318/1108 "2026-04-21T17:32:22Z")
> **[Former Hawaii Gov. George Ariyoshi, first U.S. governor of Asian American...](https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/former-hawaii-gov-george-ariyoshi-first-governor-asian-american-dies-rcna341124)** > > Ariyoshi led the state from 1973 to 1986. His time as governor was marked by Hawaii becoming a tourist destination and a booming population. ---
**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:** [April 22, 2026, 3:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-celebrity-death-pool/1025318/1109 "2026-04-22T03:22:22Z")
Dave Mason, co-founder of Traffic, has driven his last mile at age 79. > **[Dave Mason Dead: Traffic Co-Founder, Rock & Roll Hall Of Famer Was 79](https://ca.news.yahoo.com/dave-mason-dies-traffic-co-024839047.html)** > > Dave Mason, the lead singer and co-founder of Traffic, has died. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer was 79. ---
**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 22, 2026, 6:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-celebrity-death-pool/1025318/1110 "2026-04-22T18:36:22Z")
French actress Nadia Fares [has died at 57 after being found unresponsive in a swimming pool](https://ew.com/actress-nadia-fares-dies-at-57-after-being-found-unresponsive-in-pool-11953615) a week before. ---
**Author:** ![Lsura](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7993a0/32.png) [@Lsura](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lsura)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2026, 7:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-celebrity-death-pool/1025318/1111 "2026-04-22T19:42:33Z")
> **[Rep. David Scott, a Georgia Democrat seeking his 13th term in Congress, dies...](https://apnews.com/article/congressman-david-scott-dies-168e05e3188ce7750a4a831a27e38beb)** > > Georgia's Democratic congressman David Scott has died at age 80. Scott was the first Black chairman of the House Agriculture Committee and was seeking his 13th term in Congress despite challenges from within his party. ---
**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:** [April 22, 2026, 8:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-celebrity-death-pool/1025318/1112 "2026-04-22T20:04:01Z")
Darrell Sheets from Storage Wars. Apparent suicide. [https://people.com/storage-wars-star-darrell-sheets-dead-67-11956266](https://people.com/storage-wars-star-darrell-sheets-dead-67-11956266) ---
**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 22, 2026, 11:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-celebrity-death-pool/1025318/1113 "2026-04-22T23:31:14Z")
I just learned that Lou Zocchi died on April 15 at the age of 91. (I hadn’t realized he was still alive.) Zocchi was one of the major figures in the rise of table top board gaming. ---
**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:** [April 22, 2026, 11:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-celebrity-death-pool/1025318/1114 "2026-04-22T23:45:40Z")
James Valentine, Australian radio and television presenter, and musician. Aged 64. Voluntary assisted dying - he had been battling cancer. > **[James Valentine, beloved ABC talkback radio star, dies aged 64](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-23/702-abc-sydney-presenter-james-valentine-dies-cancer-/106591720)** > > The presenter and professional saxophone player is being remembered for his ability to explore the humour and oddities of daily life on the airwaves.  ---
**Author:** ![Shoeless](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/shoeless/32/7099_2.png) [@Shoeless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shoeless)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2026, 12:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-celebrity-death-pool/1025318/1115 "2026-04-23T00:48:57Z")
> [@Railer13](#): > > Dave Mason, co-founder of Traffic, has driven his last mile at age 79. > > [Dave Mason Dies: Traffic Co-Founder, Rock & Roll Hall Of Famer Who Wrote “We Just Disagree” Was 79 - Yahoo News Canada](https://ca.news.yahoo.com/dave-mason-dies-traffic-co-024839047.html) So, he’s not feelin’ alright? ---
**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:** [April 23, 2026, 2:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-celebrity-death-pool/1025318/1116 "2026-04-23T02:11:24Z")
> [@Shoeless](#): > > > [@Railer13](#): > > > > Dave Mason, co-founder of Traffic, has driven his last mile at age 79. > > > > [Dave Mason Dies: Traffic Co-Founder, Rock & Roll Hall Of Famer Who Wrote “We Just Disagree” Was 79 - Yahoo News Canada](https://ca.news.yahoo.com/dave-mason-dies-traffic-co-024839047.html) > > So, he’s not feelin’ alright? I’m not feeling too good myself. ---
**Author:** ![SirCreep](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sircreep/32/20434_2.png) [@SirCreep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SirCreep)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2026, 7:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-celebrity-death-pool/1025318/1117 "2026-04-23T07:25:49Z")
Looks like wrestling referee David Dwinell died a month ago. Points for me and a couple others probably. > **[Longtime Wrestling Referee David Dwinell Passes Away After Illness](https://www.ringsidenews.com/longtime-wrestling-referee-david-dwinell-passes-away-illness/)** > > The wrestling world has lost a respected official from the Northeast scene. The International Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame announced that longtime ---
**Author:** ![Toxylon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/f05b48/32.png) [@Toxylon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Toxylon)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2026, 8:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-celebrity-death-pool/1025318/1118 "2026-04-23T08:35:24Z")
The Storage Wars concept was based on bullying and hostility between the cast members. Not surprising that one of them would succumb to bullying, as early reports suggest. ---
**Author:** ![Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/prof.pepperwinkle/32/13627_2.png) [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Prof.Pepperwinkle)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2026, 1:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-celebrity-death-pool/1025318/1119 "2026-04-23T13:09:28Z")
I have bought a Zocchihedron from him for my grandson. Sad news. ---
**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:** [April 23, 2026, 2:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-celebrity-death-pool/1025318/1120 "2026-04-23T14:30:09Z")
The Greys got another one. > **[UFO researcher David Wilcock found dead in Colorado: coroner’s office](https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/david-wilcock-ufo-researcher-dead-b2963362.html)** > > David Wilcock’s death follows an explosion of conspiracy theories about an alleged string of deaths of people tied to sensitive research ---
**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 23, 2026, 5:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-celebrity-death-pool/1025318/1121 "2026-04-23T17:02:55Z")
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