# Celebrity Death Pool 2017 **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Tags:** death-pool\ **Created:** [December 1, 2016, 7:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2017/773517 "2016-12-01T07:00:03Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 8
**Author:** ![Kron](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kron/32/12444_2.png) [@Kron](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kron)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2016, 3:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2017/773517/141 "2016-12-15T15:33:38Z")
> [@Baker](#): > > I like this one! Whenever I feel frustrated I can go to YouTube and watch Bart Sibrel get what’s coming to him!😃 I’m probably not a good parent, but I had to play that for my kids… “Sometimes, kids, this is the only response to somebody that has no grasp on reality.” ---
**Author:** ![crucible](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/5f8ce5/32.png) [@crucible](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crucible)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2016, 3:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2017/773517/142 "2016-12-15T15:46:41Z")
I don’t think anyone expected to see Thicke take the dirtbath. No one expects Trump to keel over one day soon, either. ---
**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 15, 2016, 9:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2017/773517/143 "2016-12-15T21:01:22Z")
Here are my picks for 2017: Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi Barbara Pierce Bush Bashar al-Assad Bryan Murray George H.W. Bush Glen Campbell Gord Downie Jimmy Carter Loretta Lynn Prince Phillip Quincy Jones Shannen Doherty Valerie Harper Alternates: Burt Reynolds Jimmy Swaggart Michael Douglas Bryan Murray is the former Ottawa Senators GM Barbara Pierce Bush is Mrs. G. H. W. Bush Gord Downie is Tragically Hip Lead Singer Quincy Jones the comedian, NOT the producer ---
**Author:** ![computergeek](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e56c9b/32.png) [@computergeek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/computergeek)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2016, 11:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2017/773517/144 "2016-12-15T23:16:30Z")
Since I failed to get my list in by the deadline last year, I’m doing this now: Betty White – actress Billy Graham - evangelist Bob Barker - host Charlie Sheen – actor David Foster - composer George H.W. Bush - former US president (Bush the Sr) Hosni Mubarak – former president of Egypt Jerry Lewis - actor/comic Jimmy Carter – former U.S. president John McCain - senator Mary Tylar Moore – actress Stephen Hawking – physicist Valerie Harper – actress Alternates: Glen Campbell - singer Lindsay Lohan - actress Zsa Zsa Gabor - actress Betty White Billy Graham Bob Barker Charlie Sheen David Foster George H.W. Bush Hosni Mubarak Jerry Lewis Jimmy Carter John McCain Mary Tylar Moore Stephen Hawking Valerie Harper Alternates Glen Campbell Lindsay Lohan Zsa Zsa Gabor ---
**Author:** ![Dr.Girlfriend](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dr.girlfriend/32/193_2.png) [@Dr.Girlfriend](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Girlfriend)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2016, 12:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2017/773517/145 "2016-12-16T00:48:33Z")
Since Craig Sager has shuffled off this mortal coil please update my list accordingly: DEL Craig Sager ADD Johnny Manziel New List: William “Refrigerator” Perry Stan Mikita Chris Mortensen Michael Schumacher Richard Simmons Jimmy “Superfly” Snuka Johnny Manziel Dave Strader Rod Carew Dwight Gooden Pele Dick Enberg Vin Scully Alternate: Lamar Odom ---
**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:** [December 16, 2016, 2:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2017/773517/146 "2016-12-16T14:20:59Z")
2017 Death Pool List Jaqwis Dancy Nabeel Qureshi Angelo Bissessarsingh Larry Garza Sharon Laws Shannon Doherty Abu Bakr Al-baghdadi Joost van der Westhuizen Dwayne Washington Leah Bracknell Brian Doyle Downie Gord Piers Sellers Alternates Geoff Fox John Hurt Colin Meads Details Jaqwis Dancy LA Tech running back. Nabeel Qureshi Christian Author Angelo Bissessarsingh Historian Larry Garza Comedian Sharon Laws British Cyclist Shannon Doherty Actress Abu Bakr Al-baghdadi Terrorist Joost van der Westhuizen retired rugby player Dwayne Washington NBA Player Brian Doyle Author Downie Gord Canadian musician, broadcaster Piers Sellers NASA Astronaut and scientest Alternates Geoff Fox, meterorologist John Hurt Actor Colin Meads former retired player ---
**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 16, 2016, 2:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2017/773517/147 "2016-12-16T14:32:47Z")
> [@Baker](#): > > I saw a notice that A A Gill has died, and three players have that name for 2017. That’s what alternates are for! Aw nerts. My updated list, with Alternate #1 (Amanda Bynes) plugged in. Gord Downie Tommy Chong Leah Bracknell Tom Brokaw Amanda Bynes Jill Gascoine Jim McMahon Goldie Hawn Colin Butts Kanye West Valerie Harper Steve Gleason Fernando Ricksen ---
**Author:** ![crucible](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/5f8ce5/32.png) [@crucible](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crucible)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2016, 5:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2017/773517/148 "2016-12-17T05:02:13Z")
Kirk Douglas just passed 100… ---
**Author:** ![Idle\_Thoughts](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/838e76/32.png) [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2016, 5:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2017/773517/149 "2016-12-17T05:18:08Z")
I have my settings set to show 200 posts per page, so this is all still on page one for me. It’ll be easy to keep track. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Andrew\_21](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/bcef8e/32.png) [@Andrew\_21](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Andrew_21)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2016, 2:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2017/773517/150 "2016-12-17T14:19:57Z")
> [@carnivorousplant](#): > > Dwayne Washington NBA Player He died in April. ---
**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:** [December 17, 2016, 3:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2017/773517/151 "2016-12-17T15:45:18Z")
> [@Andrew\_21](#): > > He died in April. Thanks, Andrew 21 ---
**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:** [December 17, 2016, 3:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2017/773517/152 "2016-12-17T15:47:06Z")
Jaqwis Dancy Nabeel Qureshi Angelo Bissessarsingh Larry Garza Sharon Laws Shannon Doherty Abu Bakr Al-baghdadi Joost van der Westhuizen Geoff Fox Leah Bracknell Brian Doyle Downie Gord Piers Sellers Steve Hewlett Alternates John Hurt Colin Meads Details Jaqwis Dancy LA Tech running back. Nabeel Qureshi Christian Author Angelo Bissessarsingh Historian Larry Garza Comedian Sharon Laws British Cyclist Shannon Doherty Actress Abu Bakr Al-baghdadi Terrorist Joost van der Westhuizen retired rugby player Geoff Fox meteorologist Brian Doyle Author Downie Gord Canadian musician, broadcaster Piers Sellers NASA Astronaut and scientest Steve Hewlett writer for the Guardian, radio broadcaster Alternates John Hurt Actor Colin Meads former rugby player ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2016, 4:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2017/773517/153 "2016-12-17T16:01:57Z")
> [@carnivorousplant](#): > > John Hurt Actor He is one of my favorite actors. He’s done some amazing roles, in fantastic films. He was nominated for Best Actor, for his role in _The Elephant Man_. And you know what? When he dies, one of the first things his obituary is going to mention is his role in _Alien_.:(:mad: ---
**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 17, 2016, 4:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2017/773517/154 "2016-12-17T16:31:47Z")
> [@carnivorousplant](#): > > Jaqwis Dancy > Nabeel Qureshi > Angelo Bissessarsingh > Larry Garza > Sharon Laws > Shannon Doherty > Abu Bakr Al-baghdadi > Joost van der Westhuizen > Geoff Fox > Leah Bracknell > Brian Doyle > Downie Gord > Piers Sellers > Steve Hewlett > > Alternates > John Hurt > Colin Meads That’s 14… (putting into updated scorekeeper, not list-checking/pilfering) ---
**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:** [December 17, 2016, 5:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2017/773517/155 "2016-12-17T17:07:43Z")
Things ain’t going well…thanks! ---
**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:** [December 17, 2016, 5:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2017/773517/156 "2016-12-17T17:09:53Z")
Jaqwis Dancy Nabeel Qureshi Angelo Bissessarsingh Larry Garza Sharon Laws Shannon Doherty Abu Bakr Al-baghdadi Joost van der Westhuizen Geoff Fox Leah Bracknell Brian Doyle Downie Gord Piers Sellers Alternates John Hurt Colin Meads Steve Hewlett Details Jaqwis Dancy LA Tech running back. Nabeel Qureshi Christian Author Angelo Bissessarsingh Historian Larry Garza Comedian Sharon Laws British Cyclist Shannon Doherty Actress Abu Bakr Al-baghdadi Terrorist Joost van der Westhuizen retired rugby player Geoff Fox meteorologist Brian Doyle Author Downie Gord Canadian musician, broadcaster Piers Sellers NASA Astronaut and scientest Alternates John Hurt Actor Colin Meads former rugby player Steve Hewlett writer for the Guardian, radio broadcaster ---
**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:** [December 17, 2016, 5:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2017/773517/157 "2016-12-17T17:22:06Z")
> [@Baker](#): > > He is one of my favorite actors. He’s done some amazing roles, in fantastic films. He was nominated for Best Actor, for his role in _The Elephant Man_. > > And you know what? When he dies, one of the first things his obituary is going to mention is his role in _Alien_.:(:mad: Nowadays, it’s more likely they’ll lead with the fact he had a minor role in the Harry Potter series. ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2016, 6:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2017/773517/158 "2016-12-17T18:16:33Z")
> [@Little\_Nemo](#): > > Nowadays, it’s more likely they’ll lead with the fact he had a minor role in the Harry Potter series. Maybe both, but I’ll make a bet that Alien will come first.😃 ---
**Author:** ![Gatopescado](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gatopescado/32/5711_2.png) [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2016, 10:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2017/773517/159 "2016-12-17T22:27:21Z")
Lewis Hamilton Johnny Knoxville Lindsey Lohan Charlie Sheen Steve-O Travis Pastrana Bam Margera Andy Bell Josh Todd Bombshell McGee Danny Bonaduce Michael Schumacher Max Verstappen ---
**Author:** ![lel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/8797f3/32.png) [@lel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lel)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2016, 6:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2017/773517/160 "2016-12-19T06:01:08Z")
> [@Baker](#): > > For all I know, hundreds. But it’s easier for the DeathMaster not to have to search two names. I remember the years there were two Raul Castros. > > Also, it’s Ra **t** zinger, not Razinger. In the post where I quoted, I deliberately spelled it as it had been listed. How many of these was I the only one to pick the less famous Raul Castro? 😛 On to my no-theme list. Jane Dee Hull Marty Schottenheimer Jimmy Carter Bill McCartney Lute Olson Tom Brokaw George Ryan Dennis Hastert George H. W. Bush Glen Campbell Johnny Manziel Bernie Kosar Joost van der Westhuizen Alternates: Billy Graham (evangelist) Franklin Graham [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2017/773517.md?page=7) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2017/773517.md?page=9)