# 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:** 80
**Author:** ![maplekiwi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a4c791/32.png) [@maplekiwi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/maplekiwi)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2017, 8:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2017/773517/1581 "2017-08-20T20:14:19Z")
[quote=“phungi, post:1574, topic:773517”] Dick Gregory, Unique Pick and 16 Points for **Sternvogel** , and the first of his Dicks to expire. Sir Colin Meads, 19 points for **maplewiki** and **phungi** … First points of the year for **Sternvogel** and **maplewiki** [/QUOTE=phungi;20426701] Thanks phungi - are you running the Death Pool now? edit: It’s maplekiwi, BTW. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2017, 8:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2017/773517/1582 "2017-08-20T20:31:30Z")
> [@maplekiwi](#): > > Thanks phungi - are you running the Death Pool now? He kindly volunteered to take over from **Idle Thoughts** when [the latter stepped aside in February](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=20011148&postcount=810). **phungi** ’s been growing on us ever since. 😃 ---
**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:** [August 20, 2017, 10:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2017/773517/1583 "2017-08-20T22:05:11Z")
> [@RTFirefly](#): > > **phungi** ’s been growing on us ever since. 😃 Bleach will take care of that. ---
**Author:** ![Tangent](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tangent/32/3098_2.png) [@Tangent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tangent)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2017, 1:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2017/773517/1584 "2017-08-21T01:54:40Z")
> [@phungi](#): > > Jerry Lewis [dead at 9 points](https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.washingtonpost.com/amphtml/news/post-nation/wp/2017/08/20/jerry-lewis-comedian-who-became-one-of-the-most-unforgettable-entertainers-of-his-time-dies-at-91/). Figures. I had him on my list for the last 3 years, but took him off this year. ---
**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:** [August 21, 2017, 2:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2017/773517/1585 "2017-08-21T02:31:30Z")
Jerry Lewis: 9 Points to **JohnT, meghan, Superdude, Taco the Cat, computergeek** … first points of 2017 for **justmeetee, imthjckaz, racer72, UncaStuart, WolfMeister**. With 9 Point, DeathMistress Baker is still holding the anchor! sorry about the wiki/kiwi, maplekiwi… ```auto Rank Name Score Picks(unique) 1 RTFirefly 242 4 2 phungi 222 5(4) 3 Registered@Last 218 5(2) 4 carnivorousp 216 4(1) 5 basset hound 177 5(1) 6 Quartz 176 3(1) 7 jeezums 158 5 8 GigoBuster 156 4 9 motu 141 3 10 bowler girl 136 4 11 Hoopy Frood 129 3 12 Andrew 21 125 4 13 Rocket Surgery! 124 4 14 Clams* 121 2 15 42fish 110 2 15 Captain Klutz 110 2 17 J-P-L 100 3 18 septimus 94 3 18 Spiff 94 3 20 notfrommensa 82 2 21 zoog 81 2 22 Jeep's Phoenix 77 3 23 lel 74 2 23 Tangent 74 2 25 cutielemon07 66 2(1) 25 RobotDevilDog 66 3 25 Team Dirt 66 2 28 meghan 64 2 29 Biotop 61 3(3) 30 FavreCo 58 2 30 Superdude 58 4 32 cardboardbox 56 2(1) 33 5 time champ 55 1 33 Carlos'Weiner 55 1 33 emcee2k 55 1 33 EnlightMeditat 55 1 33 Hockey Monkey 55 1 33 Little Nemo 55 1 33 minionkat 55 1 33 QueenAnneLace 55 3(1) 33 Wallet* 55 1 42 Martonio 53 2 43 bowler guy 50 2 43 Dung Beetle 50 2 45 RivkahChaya 43 2 45 Tit Whistle 43 2 47 Jack Batty 42 2 47 Lancia 42 2 49 kayT 39 2 49 TexCat* 39 1(1) 51 Labtrash 38 2(1) 52 Idle Thoughts 37 2 53 DeaderThanDead 31 1 54 computergeek 29 2 54 Old Wench 29 2(2) 56 JohnT 28 2 57 Dr. Girlfriend* 27 1 57 Loach 27 1 59 amarinth 23 1 59 Borborygmi 23 1 59 DigitalC 23 1 59 freckafree 23 1 59 kopek 23 1 59 Mahaloth* 23 1 59 Yllaria 23 1 66 ataraxy22 21 2(1) 66 cazwhatever 21 1 66 PaulParkhead 21 1 69 Avarie537 20 1 69 Bayaker* 20 1 69 Clothahump 20 1 69 Dolores Reborn 20 1 69 Maus Magill 20 1 69 Mona Lott 20 1 69 panache45* 20 1 69 Paul in Qatar 20 1 69 swampbear 20 1 69 Two Many Cats 20 1 79 Allecher 19 1 79 BACI 19 1 79 Buttercup Smith 19 1 79 maplekiwi 19 1 79 Simmerdown 19 1 79 SpoilerVirgin 19 1 79 Taco the cat 19 2 79 Tread* 19 1 79 Vunderbob 19 1 88 Randy Seltzer* 18 1(1) 88 rucciface 18 2(1) 90 Sternvogel* 16 1(1) 91 GuanoLad 14 2(1) 92 InvisibleChimp* 13 1(1) 93 RollOutTheBrl 12 1 94 RandMcnally 10 1 95 imthjckaz 9 1 95 justmeetee 9 1 95 racer72 9 1 95 UncaStuart 9 1 95 wolf_meister 9 1 100 Baker 8 1(1) ``` ---
**Author:** ![Zeldar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/b77776/32.png) [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2017, 2:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2017/773517/1586 "2017-08-21T02:44:49Z")
Peggy’s memorial service yesterday afternoon was quite special with a turnout of 20 or so old friends from her social club, church and school days, and remaining family. If any of you want to add a bit of color and drama to the next funeral or memorial service in your own life, I can heartily recommend [How to Make a Rainbow Rose (with Pictures) - wikiHow](http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Rainbow-Rose) as a possibility. Peggy’s arrangement is across the room from me now and it’s amazing! It came in from Florida by express the other day in time for the service. Thanks to each of you for the beautiful words in this thread and for the gifts and other expressions of sympathy and love for Peggy/Zoe. Dave/Zeldar ---
**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:** [August 21, 2017, 3:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2017/773517/1587 "2017-08-21T03:25:25Z")
My condolences, **Zeldar**. I reported your post to be moved to the appropriate thread. ---
**Author:** ![Zeldar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/b77776/32.png) [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2017, 3:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2017/773517/1588 "2017-08-21T03:48:11Z")
> [@Superdude](#): > > My condolences, **Zeldar**. I reported your post to be moved to the appropriate thread. Excellent! Thanks and I’m sorry for the goof! Z (of Z&Z notoriety – which reminds me I need some Z’s!) 😃 ---
**Author:** ![maplekiwi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a4c791/32.png) [@maplekiwi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/maplekiwi)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2017, 10:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2017/773517/1589 "2017-08-21T10:09:34Z")
> [@phungi](#): > > Jerry Lewis: 9 Points to **JohnT, meghan, Superdude, Taco the Cat, computergeek** … > > first points of 2017 for **justmeetee, imthjckaz, racer72, UncaStuart, WolfMeister**. > > With 9 Point, DeathMistress Baker is still holding the anchor! > > sorry about the wiki/kiwi, maplekiwi… No worries! 🙂 ---
**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:** [August 21, 2017, 12:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2017/773517/1590 "2017-08-21T12:32:18Z")
> [@maplekiwi](#): > > No worries! 🙂 I must admit, maplewiki sounds [interesting](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maple_syrup) ---
**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:** [August 22, 2017, 1:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2017/773517/1591 "2017-08-22T01:56:38Z")
Regarding the Jerry Lewis death: > [@Tangent](#): > > Figures. I had him on my list for the last 3 years, but took him off this year. That’s tantamount to literal (or is it figurative?) murder in these parts (CDP).:eek: ---
**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:** [August 22, 2017, 2:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2017/773517/1592 "2017-08-22T02:15:43Z")
Indeed. I was responsible for the death of the King of Thailand last year. ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2017, 9:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2017/773517/1593 "2017-08-22T09:04:35Z")
Brian Aldiss is dead. > **[Brian Aldiss, science-fiction writer, dies aged 92](https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-41003085)** > > He is best known as the writer of the story that inspired 2001 film AI Artificial Intelligence. Looks like unique points for **ataraxy22**. ---
**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:** [August 22, 2017, 2:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2017/773517/1594 "2017-08-22T14:22:22Z")
> [@Baker](#): > > Brian Aldiss is dead. > [http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-41003085](http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-41003085) > > Looks like unique points for **ataraxy22**. 8 points and a Unique Pick, enough for **ataraxy22** to move from 66th to 54th place ```auto Rank Name Score Picks(Unique) 1 RTFirefly 242 4 2 phungi 222 5(4) 3 Registered@Last 218 5(2) 4 carnivorousp 216 4(1) 5 basset hound 177 5(1) 6 Quartz 176 3(1) 7 jeezums 158 5 8 GigoBuster 156 4 9 motu 141 3 10 bowler girl 136 4 11 Hoopy Frood 129 3 12 Andrew 21 125 4 13 Rocket Surgery! 124 4 14 Clams* 121 2 15 42fish 110 2 15 Captain Klutz 110 2 17 J-P-L 100 3 18 septimus 94 3 18 Spiff 94 3 20 notfrommensa 82 2 21 zoog 81 2 22 Jeep's Phoenix 77 3 23 lel 74 2 23 Tangent 74 2 25 cutielemon07 66 2(1) 25 RobotDevilDog 66 3 25 Team Dirt 66 2 28 meghan 64 2 29 Biotop 61 3(3) 30 FavreCo 58 2 30 Superdude 58 4 32 cardboardbox 56 2(1) 33 5 time champ 55 1 33 Carlos'Weiner 55 1 33 emcee2k 55 1 33 EnlightMeditat 55 1 33 Hockey Monkey 55 1 33 Little Nemo 55 1 33 minionkat 55 1 33 QueenAnneLace 55 3(1) 33 Wallet* 55 1 42 Martonio 53 2 43 bowler guy 50 2 43 Dung Beetle 50 2 45 RivkahChaya 43 2 45 Tit Whistle 43 2 47 Jack Batty 42 2 47 Lancia 42 2 49 kayT 39 2 49 TexCat* 39 1(1) 51 Labtrash 38 2(1) 52 Idle Thoughts 37 2 53 DeaderThanDead 31 1 54 ataraxy22 29 3(2) 54 computergeek 29 2 54 Old Wench 29 2(2) 57 JohnT 28 2 58 Dr. Girlfriend* 27 1 58 Loach 27 1 60 amarinth 23 1 60 Borborygmi 23 1 60 DigitalC 23 1 60 freckafree 23 1 60 kopek 23 1 60 Mahaloth* 23 1 60 Yllaria 23 1 67 cazwhatever 21 1 67 PaulParkhead 21 1 69 Avarie537 20 1 69 Bayaker* 20 1 69 Clothahump 20 1 69 Dolores Reborn 20 1 69 Maus Magill 20 1 69 Mona Lott 20 1 69 panache45* 20 1 69 Paul in Qatar 20 1 69 swampbear 20 1 69 Two Many Cats 20 1 79 Allecher 19 1 79 BACI 19 1 79 Buttercup Smith 19 1 79 maplekiwi 19 1 79 Simmerdown 19 1 79 SpoilerVirgin 19 1 79 Taco the cat 19 2 79 Tread* 19 1 79 Vunderbob 19 1 88 Randy Seltzer* 18 1(1) 88 rucciface 18 2(1) 90 Sternvogel* 16 1(1) 91 GuanoLad 14 2(1) 92 InvisibleChimp* 13 1(1) 93 RollOutTheBrl 12 1 94 RandMcnally 10 1 95 imthjckaz 9 1 95 justmeetee 9 1 95 racer72 9 1 95 UncaStuart 9 1 95 wolf_meister 9 1 100 Baker 8 1(1) ``` ---
**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:** [August 22, 2017, 2:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2017/773517/1595 "2017-08-22T14:35:09Z")
How many people left in 0th place(no points)? ---
**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:** [August 22, 2017, 3:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2017/773517/1596 "2017-08-22T15:42:26Z")
> [@Czarcasm](#): > > How many people left in 0th place(no points)? 60 players tied for 101st place ---
**Author:** ![Paul\_in\_Qatar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ccd318/32.png) [@Paul\_in\_Qatar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_in_Qatar)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2017, 3:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2017/773517/1597 "2017-08-22T15:48:54Z")
I am simply not very good at this game. ---
**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:** [August 22, 2017, 4:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2017/773517/1598 "2017-08-22T16:11:13Z")
> [@Paul\_in\_Qatar](#): > > I am simply not very good at this game. _You’re_ not very good? Most of the people on my list are actually healthier now then they were at the start of the year. ---
**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:** [August 22, 2017, 4:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2017/773517/1599 "2017-08-22T16:17:53Z")
I’ve never scored a point _ever_. I think I’ve done this 4 times now. Celebrities should pay me to put them on my list. 😉 ---
**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:** [August 23, 2017, 12:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2017/773517/1600 "2017-08-23T00:52:09Z")
At least the celebs dying are all of an age you’d expect them to go, they’ve mostly been at least 80. Last year was madness of younger people dropping like flies. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2017/773517.md?page=79) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2017/773517.md?page=81)