# Celebrity Death Pool 2015 **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Tags:** death-pool\ **Created:** [December 1, 2014, 2:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2015/705993 "2014-12-01T02:10:56Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 23
**Author:** ![zadscmc](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/a183cd/32.png) [@zadscmc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zadscmc)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2015, 1:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2015/705993/441 "2015-01-01T01:43:41Z")
I have been following this thread all year and thought I would put my two pennies in. George HW Bush (US President) Yogi Berra (deva vu all over again) Ed Charles (NY Mets 3rd baseman) Joan Baez (singer) Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI Willie Mays (MLB hero) Sam Simon (Simpsons) Hugh Downs (game show host) Gus Trikonis (famous director) Mohammed Ali (boxer) Jake Roberts (boxer) Joost van der Westhuizen (famous rugby player) Prince Phillip of Edinburgh Clean List: George HW Bush Yogi Berra Ed Charles Joan Baez Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI Willie Mays Sam Simon Hugh Downs Gus Trikonis Mohammed Ali Jake Roberts Joost van der Westhuizen Prince Phillip of Edinburgh Alts: Robert Dole Valerie Harper ---
**Author:** ![carnivorousplant](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnivorousplant/32/3563_2.png) [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2015, 1:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2015/705993/442 "2015-01-01T01:44:13Z")
> [@Baker](#): > > Oh, I think the **plant** was whooshing me. He’s fun, even if the chocolate hasn’t got here!😛 No, I am damn angry that we have sneaky, informing, last minute challenges rather than honest, made before everyone and in public challenges. A compromise: Announce challenges immediately upon receiving them, while keeping the sneaks names private, and in the case of within twelve hours of the deadline, give the accused 24 hours to find a replacement. ---
**Author:** ![bowler\_girl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7993a0/32.png) [@bowler\_girl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bowler_girl)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2015, 1:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2015/705993/443 "2015-01-01T01:48:58Z")
Malcolm Young Amanda Bynes Sam Simon Tori Spelling Glen Campbell Richard Simmons Stuart Scott Shia LeBeouf Terry Pratchett Daisy Berkowitz Lindsay Lohan Paul Gascoigne Justin Bieber Alternate Valerie Harper Randy Travis ---
**Author:** ![notfrommensa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/f14d63/32.png) [@notfrommensa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/notfrommensa)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2015, 2:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2015/705993/444 "2015-01-01T02:07:35Z")
I think I was the first to pick Lauren Hill. She has been on my list since November. I knew that she might be question, but since she was an a college B-Ball team…I thought she might be eligible. If she is not…no big deal. IIRC a few years ago that either Rahm Qoch (or Captain Lance Murdoch) picked a minor league hockey player (Don Sanderson) who was injured in a game and died . He played for the Whitly Dunlops!! probably equivalent to a Div III college team. The only reason why he was known was because of his injury. Oh well, That is why I added alternates to my list. And it also the reason why I posted my list yesterday, rather than the 11th hour. HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE. ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2015, 2:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2015/705993/445 "2015-01-01T02:11:29Z")
> [@carnivorousplant](#): > > No, I am damn angry that we have sneaky, informing, last minute challenges rather than honest, made before everyone and in public challenges. > > A compromise: Announce challenges immediately upon receiving them, while keeping the sneaks names private, and in the case of within twelve hours of the deadline, give the accused 24 hours to find a replacement. The challenges to Lauren Hill were, with one exception, openly made. They were perfectly according to the rules. That’s one of the reasons we have alternates. Players can make their game entries at 11:59PM. Why not challenges? In past years I’ve waited until the very last minute to play, yet I still have alternates. Please, it’s just a game. You’re one of the best players. Let it go:( ---
**Author:** ![notfrommensa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/f14d63/32.png) [@notfrommensa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/notfrommensa)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2015, 2:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2015/705993/446 "2015-01-01T02:15:15Z")
UFR, Its was [**Captain Lance Murdoch**](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=10637129&postcount=409) who picked Don Sanderson and made his post 25 minutes before the deadline. And he died [25 hours](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=10641432&postcount=457) later for a smooth 79 points. ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2015, 2:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2015/705993/447 "2015-01-01T02:41:29Z")
Here are all the celebrities who have at least ten picks. George H.W. Bush 51 Valerie Harper 49 Sam Simon 41 Fidel Castro 40 Muhammad Ali 28 Stuart Scott 26 Jimmy Carter 22 Billy Graham-e 20 Dick Cheney 20 Lindsay Lohan 20 Rob Ford 17 Gordie Howe 16 Terry Pratchett 16 Zsa Zsa Gabor 16 Mary Tyler Moore 15 Nancy Reagan 15 Pope Benedict XVI 15 Glen Campbell 13 Amanda Bynes 12 Charlie Sheen 12 Clive James 12 Jerry Lewis 12 Joost van der Westhuizen 12 Kim Jong-un 12 Kirk Douglas 11 Randy Travis 11 Stephen Hawking 11 Keith Richards 10 Prince Philip 10 I think I’m going to go open that champagne and drink now. Let the entries keep flowing! ---
**Author:** ![MadTheSwine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/9fc29f/32.png) [@MadTheSwine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MadTheSwine)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2015, 2:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2015/705993/448 "2015-01-01T02:54:39Z")
Updated because I had Tom Baker twice.(From post 407) Ronnie Galyon Gordie Howe Valerie Harper Jim Kelly Jerry Kill George H W Bush King Abdullah Tom Baker Darren Wilson Donnie Galyon Sam Simon Stuart Scott Muhammad Ali Alt-Zsa ZSa Gabor Fidel Castro ---
**Author:** ![MadTheSwine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/9fc29f/32.png) [@MadTheSwine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MadTheSwine)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2015, 3:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2015/705993/449 "2015-01-01T03:07:23Z")
> [@Baker](#): > > Also, Mad, please check your PM’s **ASAP**. Done. Thank you! ---
**Author:** ![The\_Vorlon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/d07c76/32.png) [@The\_Vorlon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Vorlon)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2015, 3:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2015/705993/450 "2015-01-01T03:12:00Z")
This year’s stab at immortality for 13 souls: Phil Spector Salvatore F. DiMasi René Angélil George H.W. Bush Valarie Harper Charlie Sheen Brooke Mueller Bobbi Kristina Houston Brown Amanda Bynes Hosni Mubarak Penny Marshal Courtney Love Dick Cheney Some are in remission, some are in denial, all may not want to buy green bananas… ---
**Author:** ![tim-n-va](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tim-n-va/32/3001_2.png) [@tim-n-va](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tim-n-va)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2015, 3:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2015/705993/451 "2015-01-01T03:51:57Z")
George H.W. Bush Valerie Harper Fidel Castro Muhammad Ali Billy Graham Dick Cheney Nancy Reagan Pope Benedict XVI Glen Campbell Jerry Lewis Randy Travis Stephen Hawking Keith Richards Alternates: Prince Philip Dane Cook ---
**Author:** ![Fear\_Itself](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fear_itself/32/19637_2.png) [@Fear\_Itself](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fear_Itself)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2015, 3:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2015/705993/452 "2015-01-01T03:55:27Z")
Let the game begin! 1. Morrissey, singer-song writer, 55 2. Rob Ford, former Toronto mayor, 45 3. Martin Crowe, New Zealand cricket great, 51 4. Darren Daulton, former catcher for the Philadelphia Phillies, 52 5. Sam Simon, Simpsons co-creator, 59 6. Ahmad Givens, TV reality show star, 34 7. Dave Benton, Champaign, Illinois news anchor, 51 8. Stuart Scott, ESPN sports anchor, 49 9. Roy Marble, former NBA player, 48 10. Kurtis Haiu, New Zealand rugby star, 30 11. Ryan Buell, TV actor from Paranormal State, 32 12. Don Guthrie, WKBN-WYTV meteorologist 13. Jim Kelly, NFL Hall of Fame quarterback, 54 Alts: 1. Curt Schilling, former MLB pitcher, 48 2. Jake “The Snake” Roberts, professional wrestler, 59 Clean list: Morrissey Rob Ford Martin Crowe Darren Daulton Sam Simon Ahmad Givens Dave Benton Stuart Scott Roy Marble Kurtis Haiu Ryan Buell Don Guthrie Jim Kelly Alts: Curt Schilling Jake Roberts ---
**Author:** ![notfrommensa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/f14d63/32.png) [@notfrommensa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/notfrommensa)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2015, 3:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2015/705993/453 "2015-01-01T03:58:46Z")
> [@Fear\_Itself](#): > > 1. Curt Schilling, former MLB pitcher, 67 Schilling is 48. ---
**Author:** ![Fear\_Itself](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fear_itself/32/19637_2.png) [@Fear\_Itself](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fear_Itself)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2015, 3:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2015/705993/454 "2015-01-01T03:59:26Z")
> [@notfrommensa](#): > > Schilling is 48. D’oh!! ---
**Author:** ![carnivorousplant](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnivorousplant/32/3563_2.png) [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2015, 4:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2015/705993/455 "2015-01-01T04:15:03Z")
I replace Bryan Murray with Stuart Scott. Joost van der Westhuizen, former South African rugby player Sam Simon, 57, Director, producer, writer Martin Crowe, 52, New Zealand Cricket player Steve Byrnes, 53, NASCAR announcer Stephen Slevin, 59, Prisoner in solitary two years, 15.5 million settlement Ryan Daniel Buell, 31, Paranormal State Dana Rinehart, 68, former mayor of Columbus, Ohio Dave Rose, 56, BYU coach Carolyn Mccarthy, 69, US Representative from New York 4th district Bill Gallagher, 54, Montana PSC director Valerie Harper, 74, actress Stuart Scott, ESPN announcer. Jennifer Reali, 54, Fatal attraction killer. Alternate: Bryan Murray, Hockey manager Ottawa Senators Clean List Joost van der Westhuizen Sam Simon Martin Crowe Steve Byrnes Stephen Slevin Ryan Daniel Buell Dana Rinehart Dave Rose Carolyn Mccarthy Bill Gallagher Valerie Harper Stuart Scott Jennifer Reali Alternate: Bryan Murray ---
**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:** [January 1, 2015, 4:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2015/705993/456 "2015-01-01T04:27:16Z")
Having been shut out in 2014, I anticipate a bountiful slate for 2015 Sam Simon - (June 6,1955) Simpsons co-creator Karen Lewis - (June 26, 1953) President of Chicago Teachers Union Ethan Zohn - (November 12, 1973) Survivor winner Darren Daulton – (January 3, 1962) former baseball player Roger Chanoine (September 11, 1976) former NFL player Stuart Scott - (July 19, 1965) ESPN guy Charles Trippy (September 2, 1984) musician, actor Ryan Buell (July 8, 1982) Author, producer Ahmad “Real” Givens (January 2, 1982) actor Kevin Turner – (June 12, 1969) former NFL player Buddy Ryan - (February 17, 1931) football coach Monty Brinson - (DOB unknown) Professional Poker Player Superstar Billy Graham - (September 10, 1943) - wrestler Alternates: Steve Gleason - (March 19, 1977) Former football player Willie Wood - ( Dec. 23, 1936) ex-football player Clean List: Sam Simon Karen Lewis Ethan Zohn Darren Daulton Roger Chanoine Stuart Scott Charles Trippy Ryan Buell Ahmad “Real” Givens Kevin Turner Buddy Ryan Monty Brinson Superstar Billy Graham Alternates: Steve Gleason Willie Wood ---
**Author:** ![Duckster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/duckster/32/1244_2.png) [@Duckster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Duckster)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2015, 4:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2015/705993/457 "2015-01-01T04:29:57Z")
Muhammad Ali - Formerly known as Cassius Clay Justin Bieber - Can’t sing, can’t dance, can’t skateboard George H Bush - The Elder Steve Byrnes - Sports announcer Fidel Castro - Still close but no cigars Dick Cheney - No heart, no soul Rob Ford - Former mayor of Toronto Billy Graham - His son Franklin is crackers Valerie Harper - Mary’s friend Michael Schumacher - Former roadie Sam Simon - Simpsons dude Abe Vigoda - It was him or Zsa Zsa Joost van der Westhuizen - Former rugby star Clean: Muhammad Ali Justin Bieber George H Bush Steve Byrnes Fidel Castro Dick Cheney Rob Ford Billy Graham Valerie Harper Michael Schumacher Sam Simon Abe Vigoda Joost van der Westhuizen ---
**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2015, 4:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2015/705993/458 "2015-01-01T04:36:34Z")
> [@RTFirefly](#): > > Stig has been dead for ages honestly. 😉 > > OK, here’s my list: > > Muhammad Ali > George H.W. Bush > Jimmy Carter > Valerie Harper > Rob Ford > Sam Simon > Stuart Scott > Steve Byrnes > Wilko Johnson > Clive James > Bill Gallagher > Bret Michaels > Brittany Daniel > > Alternates: > > Kim Jong-Un > Amanda Bynes > Daisy Berkowitz > > Notes: > Bill Gallagher is the chair of the Montana Public Service Commission. > Stuart Scott and Steve Byrnes are TV sports announcers. > Bret Michaels was the frontman for the rock group Poison. > Brittany Daniel is the actress (Sweet Valley High, The Game). I’m doing a little late-night vulturing, dropping Bush, Carter, Bret Michaels, and Brittany Daniel, and adding Joost van deer Westhuizen, Ahmad Givens, Dave Benton, and Helen Fawkes. Clean list: Muhammad Ali Joost van deer Westhuizen Ahmad Givens Valerie Harper Rob Ford Sam Simon Stuart Scott Steve Byrnes Wilko Johnson Clive James Bill Gallagher Dave Benton Helen Fawkes Alternate (hardly necessary with 85 minutes to go, but just in case): Kim Jong-Un ---
**Author:** ![5\_time\_champ](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/5/278dde/32.png) [@5\_time\_champ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/5_time_champ)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2015, 4:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2015/705993/459 "2015-01-01T04:57:01Z")
Mostly last years, since I did so poorly. Went from a very respectable Eighth Place in 2013, to just one death in 2014. So if first you don’t succeed- die, die again. OJ Brignance- answer to a trivia question who is the only pro football player to win the NFL Super Bowl and CFL Grey Cup for teams in the same city? Diagnosed with ALS several years ago. Muhammad Ali, down goes Ali Lindsey Lohan, consensus pick, but too many points to surrender to the bandwagon Pro Rassler, Brutus “The Barber” Beefcake Aretha Franklin Randy Travis Valerie Harper Wilko Johnson Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi Famous interviewee:Kim Jong-un, “dies laughing” Tommy Chong Sam Simon Suge Knight Alternate in case Suge doesn’t live to see the New Year Justin Bieber OJ Brignance Muhammad Ali Lindsey Lohan Brutus “The Barber” Beefcake Aretha Franklin Randy Travis Valerie Harper Wilko Johnson Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi Kim Jong-un Tommy Chong Sam Simon Suge Knight Alternate Justin Bieber ---
**Author:** ![Monstera\_deliciosa](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/monstera_deliciosa/32/109_2.png) [@Monstera\_deliciosa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monstera_deliciosa)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2015, 5:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2015/705993/460 "2015-01-01T05:16:08Z")
Chuck Berry George HW Bush Amanda Bynes Dick Cheney Bill Cosby Doris Day Cissy Houston Lindsay Lohan Joni Mitchell Mary Tyler Moore Kim Novak Nicole Ritchie Otis Williams Alternates: Kirk Douglas Barbara Bush Miley Cyrus Otis Williams is the last original member of the Temptations. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2015/705993.md?page=22) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2015/705993.md?page=24)