# 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:** 60
**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:** [May 8, 2026, 2:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-celebrity-death-pool/1025318/1182 "2026-05-08T14:53:38Z")
David Attenborough is now pointless (to clarify he has just passed 100, not that he is dead. “David Attenborough excluded from his own documentary ‘the living planet’ “ would be his death announcement) ---
**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:** [May 8, 2026, 9:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-celebrity-death-pool/1025318/1183 "2026-05-08T21:27:07Z")
Two P. Caputos, both journalists, died yesterday (no relation that I’m aware of): Detroit sports columnist/podcaster [Pat Caputo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pat_Caputo) and Vietnam War author and journalist [Philip Caputo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philip_Caputo). ---
**Author:** ![SCAdian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/scadian/32/3292_2.png) [@SCAdian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SCAdian)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2026, 9:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-celebrity-death-pool/1025318/1184 "2026-05-08T21:48:23Z")
> [@eschereal](#): > > She has not posted in this thread for a month and on the board for nearly 2 weeks. Posted 26 Apr. ---
**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:** [May 9, 2026, 2:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-celebrity-death-pool/1025318/1185 "2026-05-09T02:49:15Z")
[Bob Skinner,](https://www.mlb.com/news/bob-skinner-dies-at-94) who played on MLB World Championship teams in Pittsburgh and St. Louis, and won a third as a coach, dies with six points left on base. ---
**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:** [May 9, 2026, 6:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-celebrity-death-pool/1025318/1186 "2026-05-09T18:37:44Z")
Bobby Cox, longtime manager of the Atlanta Braves, has made his last move to the bullpen. > **[Bobby Cox, longtime Braves manager and World Series champ, dies](https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48722612/bobby-cox-long-braves-manager-world-series-champ-dies)** > > Bobby Cox, longtime manager of the Atlanta Braves and a World Series champion in 1995, has died at the age of 84. ---
**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:** [May 10, 2026, 1:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-celebrity-death-pool/1025318/1187 "2026-05-10T13:55:14Z")
> [@AS123](#): > > Looks like I got 1 hit on him! RIP Turner There are three of us (by my quick search of the thread) that had Ted Turner and 13 points: AS123 Lamoral Railer13 ---
**Author:** ![notfrommensa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/f14d63/32.png) [@notfrommensa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/notfrommensa)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2026, 5:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-celebrity-death-pool/1025318/1188 "2026-05-10T17:22:04Z")
> [@Railer13](#): > > Bobby Cox, longtime manager of the Atlanta Braves, has made his last move to the bullpen. That is points for me, and I think **Slow\_Moving\_Vehicle** ---
**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:** [May 10, 2026, 8:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-celebrity-death-pool/1025318/1189 "2026-05-10T20:49:56Z")
I apologize to **Baker** for posting what I think may be the current standings. MichaelBardella got a unique pick for the Norris guy, along with the 3 picks mentioned above for Ted Turner and 2 for Bobby Cox. This is approximately where we are at | | | score | picks | unique | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | WolfpackJeep | 167 | 5 | | | 2 | GIGObuster | 147 | 4 | | | 3 | Martonio77 | 137 | 3 | | | 3 | Registered at Last | 137 | 3 | | | 3 | RobotDevilDog | 137 | 3 | | | 3 | Schubert | 137 | 3 | | | 3 | Happy Lendervedder | 137 | 3 | | | 3 | Superdude | 137 | 3 | | | 9 | Cazzle | 131 | 3 | | | 10 | It’s Not Rocket Surgery | 130 | 3 | | | 11 | jeezums | 125 | 3 | | | 12 | phungi | 115 | 3 | | | 13 | SirCreep | 110 | 4 | 1 | | 14 | Tristan | 105 | 2 | | | 14 | Little Nemo | 105 | 2 | | | 16 | gkster | 104 | 3 | | | 16 | Hoopy Frood | 104 | 3 | | | 18 | Gyrate | 103 | 3 | | | 19 | Catamount | 100 | 3 | | | 19 | Wheelz | 100 | 3 | | | 19 | Loach | 100 | 2 | | | 22 | notfrommensa | 95 | 3 | | | 23 | candide | 84 | 2 | | | 23 | Culling The Herd | 84 | 2 | | | 23 | Moriarty | 84 | 2 | | | 23 | Dung Beetle | 84 | 2 | | | 23 | Thumper668 | 84 | 2 | | | 23 | Stephen96 | 84 | 2 | | | 23 | Scoobysnax | 84 | 2 | | | 30 | RivkahChaya | 79 | 2 | | | 31 | Dancer Flight | 53 | 1 | | | 32 | billiefan2000 | 52 | 1 | | | 32 | Jack Batty | 52 | 1 | | | 32 | Dr.Girlfriend | 52 | 1 | | | 32 | xizor | 52 | 1 | | | 32 | Lsura | 52 | 1 | | | 32 | IKnowItsOver | 52 | 1 | | | 32 | imthjckaz | 52 | 1 | | | 32 | JakeYourBooty | 52 | 1 | | | 32 | Mean Mr.Mustard | 52 | 1 | | | 32 | Jegpeg | 52 | 1 | | | 32 | RTFirefly | 52 | 1 | | | 32 | CreaseMonkey | 52 | 1 | | | 44 | Captain Lance Murdoch | 49 | 2 | 1 | | 44 | Railer13 | 49 | 3 | 1 | | 46 | nearwildheaven | 48 | 2 | | | 47 | CrashEdit | 47 | 1 | | | 47 | Fresh91 | 47 | 1 | | | 49 | Pardel-Lux | 42 | 2 | 1 | | 50 | NurseCarmen | 35 | 1 | 1 | | 51 | Maus Magill | 33 | 2 | | | 52 | ataraxy22 | 32 | 1 | | | 52 | kitap | 32 | 1 | | | 52 | Mahaloth | 32 | 1 | | | 52 | Monstera deliciosa | 32 | 1 | | | 52 | Precambrianmollusc | 32 | 1 | | | 52 | SunUp | 32 | 1 | | | 58 | Lord Feldon | 17 | 1 | 1 | | 59 | Mrs Ducky | 16 | 1 | | | 59 | LoneRhino | 16 | 1 | | | 59 | Slow Moving Vehicle | 16 | 1 | | | 62 | Ponch8 | 14 | 1 | | | 62 | MichaelBardella | 14 | 1 | 1 | | 64 | AS123 | 13 | 1 | | | 64 | Lamoral | 13 | 1 | | | 66 | irritant | 11 | 1 | 1 | | 66 | Allecher | 11 | 1 | 1 | ---
**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:** [May 11, 2026, 6:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-celebrity-death-pool/1025318/1190 "2026-05-11T18:27:30Z")
Huzzah, I’ve finally scored my first points in years! And although I posted his death, even I had forgotten I picked Bob Skinner. ---
**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:** [May 12, 2026, 3:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-celebrity-death-pool/1025318/1191 "2026-05-12T03:01:32Z")
It appears that Bob Skinner was one of your alternates, and he did not replace anyone on your list (unless I missed something), so you _almost_ scored points. ---
**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:** [May 12, 2026, 3:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-celebrity-death-pool/1025318/1192 "2026-05-12T03:14:16Z")
Still closer than I’ve come in years! ---
**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:** [May 12, 2026, 4:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-celebrity-death-pool/1025318/1193 "2026-05-12T04:28:42Z")
> **[Joni Lamb, founder of one of the largest Christian TV networks in the world,...](https://fortune.com/2026/05/11/joni-lamb-founder-of-one-of-the-largest-christian-tv-networks-in-the-world-dies-at-65/)** > > Lamb had been suffering from serious health issues, the Daystar Television Network said. A cause of death was not released. ---
**Author:** ![It\_s\_Not\_Rocket\_Surgery](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/it_s_not_rocket_surgery/32/312_2.png) [@It\_s\_Not\_Rocket\_Surgery](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/It_s_Not_Rocket_Surgery)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2026, 4:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-celebrity-death-pool/1025318/1194 "2026-05-12T04:33:06Z")
Craig Morton, the first NFL QB to lead 2 different teams to the Super Bowl (losing both), dies at 83. > **[Former Cowboy, Bronco Craig Morton, first QB to start Super Bowls for...](https://www.nfl.com/news/former-cowboys-broncos-qb-craig-morton-dies-at-83)** > > Craig Morton, the first quarterback to start Super Bowls for two separate teams, died Saturday at the age of 83, the Denver Broncos announced after Morton’s family confirmed the news. ---
**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:** [May 12, 2026, 12:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-celebrity-death-pool/1025318/1195 "2026-05-12T12:16:12Z")
Film critic Rex Reed has died at 87. I finally get on the board with 13 points! > **[The Rex Reed I Knew (1938–2026)](https://observer.com/2026/05/rex-reed-obituary-a-personal-remembrance-of-the-legendary-film-critic/)** > > Rex Reed, fearless film critic who elevated the celebrity interview, dies at 87. ---
**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:** [May 12, 2026, 6:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-celebrity-death-pool/1025318/1196 "2026-05-12T18:42:46Z")
> [@It\_s\_Not\_Rocket\_Surgery](#): > > Craig Morton dang, that makes me feel old ---
**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:** [May 12, 2026, 7:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-celebrity-death-pool/1025318/1197 "2026-05-12T19:39:18Z")
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke has [died at 29. No cause of death revealed yet.](https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48751780/grizzlies-forward-brandon-clarke-dies-age-29) ---
**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:** [May 12, 2026, 9:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-celebrity-death-pool/1025318/1198 "2026-05-12T21:05:09Z")
[At least one report](https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48751780/grizzlies-forward-brandon-clarke-dies-age-29) is saying that it’s a possible drug overdose. ---
**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:** [May 12, 2026, 10:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-celebrity-death-pool/1025318/1199 "2026-05-12T22:36:29Z")
Former NBA player (and the first openly gay player in any major American sport) Jason Collins has [died from cancer at 47](https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48753479/jason-collins-dies-47). ---
**Author:** ![kitap](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/b9e5f3/32.png) [@kitap](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kitap)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2026, 11:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-celebrity-death-pool/1025318/1200 "2026-05-12T23:27:52Z")
Killer Betty Broderick died; she was 78. > **[Betty Broderick Was Repeatedly Denied Parole in Chilling 1989 Murder Case of...](https://www.aol.com/articles/betty-broderick-repeatedly-denied-parole-213525067.html)** > > On Friday, May 8, murderer Betty Broderick passed away at 78 in an outside medical center near the California Institution for Women. ---
**Author:** ![notfrommensa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/f14d63/32.png) [@notfrommensa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/notfrommensa)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2026, 1:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-celebrity-death-pool/1025318/1201 "2026-05-13T01:12:32Z")
Two former PGATour pros died yesterday and today. Jom Colbert, winner of 8 PGA Tour events died at age 85. Lou Graham winner of 6 PGA Tour events and including the 1975 US Open, died at 88. > **[Jim Colbert, 8-time PGA Tour winner known for bucket hat, dies](https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/48745281/jim-colbert-8-pga-tour-winner-known-bucket-hat-dies)** > > Jim Colbert, renowned for wearing his bucket hat while winning eight times on the PGA Tour and 20 times on the Champions tour, has died. > **[Lou Graham, six time PGA TOUR winner, dies at age 88](https://www.pgatour.com/article/news/latest/2026/05/12/lou-graham-six-time-pga-tour-winner-1975-us-open-champion-dies-at-age-88)** > > Lou Graham, the talented veteran from Tennessee who won the 1975 U.S. Open as well as five other PGA TOUR events, died on May 11, 2026, at the age of 88. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-celebrity-death-pool/1025318.md?page=59) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-celebrity-death-pool/1025318.md?page=61)