# Celebrity Death Pool 2018 **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Tags:** death-pool\ **Created:** [December 2, 2017, 1:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2018/803331 "2017-12-02T13:44:46Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 9
**Author:** ![candide](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/46a35a/32.png) [@candide](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/candide)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2018, 2:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2018/803331/161 "2018-01-01T02:15:50Z")
I was abroad last year and unable to post a list. I haven’t been following as much as I usually do, but I am thrilled with the addition of a themed list. I think I would have gotten about 4 scores this year. I hope to do better this year. Here is my main list: Johnny Ruffo, 29, Actor Liam Miller, 36, Soccer Player Devin Lima, 40, Pop Star Stefan Karl Stefansson, 41, Actor Jordon Cooper, 47, Canadian columnist, blogger Jo Dee Messina, 47, Country Music singer Fiona Richardson, 50, Australian politician Leah Bracknell, 54, Actress John Andretti, 54, NASCAR Driver William “Refrigerator” Perry, 55, Huge Former NFL player Mark Gastineau, 61, J-E-T-S, Jets! Jets! Jets! Lineman Tom Alter, 67, Bollywood Actor John McCain, 81, US Senator, Good man Alternates: Stephen Hillenburg, 55, Creator of SpongeBob SquarePants Terry Jones, 74, I hope it doesn’t happen Clean list: Johnny Ruffo Liam Miller Devin Lima Stefan Karl Stefansson Jordon Cooper Jo Dee Messina Fiona Richardson Leah Bracknell John Andretti Refrigerator Perry Mark Gastineau Tom Alter John McCain Alternates: Stephen Hillenburg Terry Jones ---
**Author:** ![GIGObuster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gigobuster/32/421_2.png) [@GIGObuster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GIGObuster)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2018, 2:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2018/803331/162 "2018-01-01T02:58:16Z")
It is almost 9:00 PM in Chicago, we all have just about 3 hours to submit our lists or the last corrections. ---
**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:** [January 1, 2018, 3:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2018/803331/163 "2018-01-01T03:07:53Z")
Since I was so successful last year [Boris Spassky](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boris_Spassky) [Pelé](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pel%C3%A9) [Ali Khamenei](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ali_Khamenei) [Ralph Steadman](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ralph_Steadman) [Alberto Fujimori](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alberto_Fujimori) [Aung San Suu Kyi](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aung_San_Suu_Kyi) [Vangelis](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vangelis) [Grace Mugabe](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grace_Mugabe) [Thijs van Leer](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thijs_van_Leer) [Dalai Lama](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/14th_Dalai_Lama) [Akihito](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akihito) [Ginger Baker](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ginger_Baker) [Russell Coutts](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russell_Coutts) at keeping these people alive, I guess I will recycle them. ---
**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, 2018, 3:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2018/803331/164 "2018-01-01T03:27:49Z")
Gale Sayers Dwight Clark John Andretti Holly Cain Stella Stevens Eddie Olczyk Aaron Carter Kathleen Blanco John Aniston Olivia Newton John Jo Dee Messina John McCain Paul Gascoigne Alternates: Tom Brokaw Tim Curry Jonathan Rhys Meyers ---
**Author:** ![CAMJAY77](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/5fc32e/32.png) [@CAMJAY77](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CAMJAY77)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2018, 3:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2018/803331/165 "2018-01-01T03:40:01Z")
> [@candide](#): > > I was abroad last year and unable to post a list. I haven’t been following as much as I usually do, but I am thrilled with the addition of a themed list. > > I think I would have gotten about 4 scores this year. I hope to do better this year. > > Here is my main list: > > Johnny Ruffo, 29, Actor > Liam Miller, 36, Soccer Player > Devin Lima, 40, Pop Star > Stefan Karl Stefansson, 41, Actor > Jordon Cooper, 47, Canadian columnist, blogger > Jo Dee Messina, 47, Country Music singer > Fiona Richardson, 50, Australian politician > Leah Bracknell, 54, Actress > John Andretti, 54, NASCAR Driver > William “Refrigerator” Perry, 55, Huge Former NFL player > Mark Gastineau, 61, J-E-T-S, Jets! Jets! Jets! Lineman > Tom Alter, 67, Bollywood Actor > John McCain, 81, US Senator, Good man > > Alternates: > > Stephen Hillenburg, 55, Creator of SpongeBob SquarePants > Terry Jones, 74, I hope it doesn’t happen > > Clean list: > > Johnny Ruffo > Liam Miller > Devin Lima > Stefan Karl Stefansson > Jordon Cooper > Jo Dee Messina > Fiona Richardson > Leah Bracknell > John Andretti > Refrigerator Perry > Mark Gastineau > Tom Alter > John McCain > > Alternates: > Stephen Hillenburg > Terry Jones Alter already died, in September ---
**Author:** ![El\_Famous\_Burrito](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/el_famous_burrito/32/3954_2.png) [@El\_Famous\_Burrito](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/El_Famous_Burrito)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2018, 3:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2018/803331/166 "2018-01-01T03:43:34Z")
I tend to go high risk/high reward (i.e., young-ish folks that will give a decent amount of points should they shuffle off). This past year demonstrated the “high risk” part of that strategy, with no deaths from my list. I’m just straight rolling over my 2017 list into 2018. This list has a bit of a through line – relatively young folks with a (sometimes tenuous) connection to Chicago – but I consider the connection too weak to post as themed list in the the new version of the game. If I can muster the energy, I might throw together a proper themed list for the other thread. (The themed version is a great idea, **phungi**!) **Clean List** Heather Mack Chief Keef Lil Durk Jereme Richmond Louis King Johnson Jr. Jesus Alfredo Guzman Salazar Jeremiah Ratliff Giuliana Rancic Jesse Jackson Jr. Jose Canseco Melodie Gliniewicz William Perry Joe Walsh _No alternates… will take my chances that all the above 13 are still alive and valid picks!_ **With Commentary**. Current age (or thereabouts) in parentheses: [ul] [li]Heather Mack (21) – Co-perpetrator in the Bali suitcase murder case. Serving prison time in Indonesia. From a Chicago suburb.[/li][li]Chief Keef (22) – a/k/a Keith Cozart, perpetually troubled “drill” rapper from Chicago. For a while he was popping up in the local news about monthly for yet another DUI, drug charge, shooting incident, etc.[/li][li]Lil Durk (25) – a/k/a Durk Banks, another drill rapper from Chicago that seems to find annual trouble with gun charges. His manager was gunned down in 2015.[/li][li]Jereme Richmond (26) – Former University of Illinois basketball player frequently in trouble with the law. Native of north suburbs.[/li][li]Louis King Johnson Jr. (30) – Chicago-based drill rapper better known as “King Louie” or “King L.” Shot in the head in December 2015.[/li][li]Jesus Alfredo Guzman Salazar (30) – Son of drug kingpin Joaquín Guzmán. Recently kidnapped and released. Indicted in a Chicago court (though still roaming Mexico, I think?).[/li][li]Jeremiah Ratliff (36) – Defensive lineman fired from the Chicago Bears in October 2015 after bizarre behavior and outbursts. Committed DUI a couple years ago.[/li][li]Giuliana Rancic (43) – TV personality who has battled cancer on and off. Lives in Chicago.[/li][li]Jesse Jackson Jr. (52) – Son of famed civil rights leader. Former Chicago Congressman. Out of prison after serving time for campaign fraud. In the middle of a rough divorce. Has been battling bi-polar disorder and depression for several years.[/li][li]Jose Canseco (53) – Former baseball player with penchant for risky behavior. Played for the White Sox in his final MLB season.[/li][li]Melodie Gliniewicz (53) – Widow of Joe Gliniewicz, a cop from the far northwest suburbs who committed suicide (but staged things to appear as if he was killed in the line duty) to cover up fraud. Melodie is in trouble for her involvement in the scheme.[/li][li]William “The Fridge” Perry (55) – Former Chicago Bear.[/li][li]Joe Walsh (56) – Former congressman representing northern suburbs. Current talk radio blowhard in Chicago.[/li][/ul] ---
**Author:** ![bowler\_guy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/9dc877/32.png) [@bowler\_guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bowler_guy)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2018, 3:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2018/803331/167 "2018-01-01T03:53:01Z")
John McCain Eddie Olczyk Sinead O’Connor O.J. Simpson Ric Flair Leah Remini Jo Dee Messina Big Van Vader Shannen Doherty Toni Braxton Lindsay Lohan Kim Jong Un Bernie Sanders Alternates: Colin Kaepernick Rosie O’Donnell Lamar Odom ---
**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:** [January 1, 2018, 4:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2018/803331/168 "2018-01-01T04:10:14Z")
Shannen Doherty John McCain Stefán Karl Stefánsson Linda Nolan Olivia Newton-John Stephen Hawking Clive James Valerie Harper Albert Finney Ronnie Wood Jill Gascoine Penny Marshall Leah Bracknell Alternates: Queen Elizabeth II George H.W. Bush Jimmy Carter Shannen Doherty, actress John McCain, politician Stefán Karl Stefánsson, actor Linda Nolan, singer, actress Olivia Newton-John, singer, actress Stephen Hawking, physicist Clive James, author Valerie Harper, actress Albert Finney, actor Ronnie Wood, Rolling Stones guitarist Jill Gascoine, actress Penny Marshall, actress, director Leah Bracknell, actress Queen Elizabeth II, monarch George H.W. Bush, former US president Jimmy Carter, former US president ---
**Author:** ![FavreCo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/a698b9/32.png) [@FavreCo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FavreCo)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2018, 4:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2018/803331/169 "2018-01-01T04:15:48Z")
Marieke Vervoort Dwight Clark - former SF 49er Fernando Ricksen O J Brigance Doddie Weir Lou Brock Pele Kathleen Blanco Devin Lima Olivia Newton John John McCain Mel Stottlemyre - former Yankees pitcher Leah Bracknell Alternates Valerie Harper Carol Burnett Brian Wilson - Beach Boys ---
**Author:** ![amarinth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3be4f8/32.png) [@amarinth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/amarinth)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2018, 5:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2018/803331/170 "2018-01-01T05:00:04Z")
Mostly the same as last year: Pope Benedict George HW Bush Jimmy Carter Billy Graham Valerie Harper Devin Lima John McCain Emporess Michiko Pele Prince Philip Gloria Vanderbilt Dick Van Dyke Leslie Wexner ---
**Author:** ![NurseCarmen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/5daacb/32.png) [@NurseCarmen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NurseCarmen)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2018, 5:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2018/803331/171 "2018-01-01T05:00:10Z")
You rock phungi! 1. [Fernando Ricksen](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fernando_Ricksen), b. July 27, 1976. Footballer. 2. [Joe Kapp](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Kapp), b. March 19, 1938. Footballer. 3. [Steve Gleason](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Gleason), b. March 19, 1977. Footballer. 4. [Paul Gascoigne](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Gascoigne), b. May 27, 1967 Footballer. 5. [Wes Scatlin](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wes_Scantlin), b. June 9, 1972. Puddle of Mudd singer. 6. [Bill Browder](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Browder), b. April 23, 1964. Businessman. Enemy of Putin. 7. [Leonard Peltier](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leonard_Peltier%E2%80%9D) b. September 12, 1944. Political prisoner. 8. [Michael Schumacher](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Schumacher), b. January 3, 1969. Race car crasher. 9. [Mark Mangino](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Mangino), b. August 26, 1956. Football coach. 10. [Richard Collier](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Collier), b. October 23, 1981. Footballer. 11. [Matt Cappotelli](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Cappotelli), b. November 12, 1979. Professional Wrestler. 12. [Grace Mugabe](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grace_Mugabe), b. July 23, 1965. The worst secret shopper in all of Zimbabwe. 13. [Slim Dunlap](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slim_Dunlap), b. August 14, 1951. Musician Alt. [Dr. Know (Gary Miller)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dr._Know_(guitarist)), b. September 15, 1958. Musician. Plain text list: Fernando Rickson Joe Kapp Steve Gleason Paul Gascoigne Wes Scatlin Bill Browder Michael Schumacher Leonard Peltier Mark Mangino Richard Collier Matt Cappotelli Grace Mugabe Slim Dunlap Dr. Know ---
**Author:** ![NurseCarmen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/5daacb/32.png) [@NurseCarmen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NurseCarmen)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2018, 5:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2018/803331/172 "2018-01-01T05:11:50Z")
> [@NurseCarmen](#): > > You rock phungi! > > 1. [Fernando Ricksen](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fernando_Ricksen), b. July 27, 1976. Footballer. > > 2. [Joe Kapp](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Kapp), b. March 19, 1938. Footballer. > > 3. [Steve Gleason](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Gleason), b. March 19, 1977. Footballer. > > 4. [Paul Gascoigne](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Gascoigne), b. May 27, 1967 Footballer. > > 5. [Wes Scatlin](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wes_Scantlin), b. June 9, 1972. Puddle of Mudd singer. > > 6. [Bill Browder](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Browder), b. April 23, 1964. Businessman. Enemy of Putin. > > 7. [Leonard Peltier](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leonard_Peltier%E2%80%9D) b. September 12, 1944. Political prisoner. > > 8. [Michael Schumacher](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Schumacher), b. January 3, 1969. Race car crasher. > > 9. [Mark Mangino](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Mangino), b. August 26, 1956. Football coach. > > 10. [Richard Collier](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Collier), b. October 23, 1981. Footballer. > > 11. [Matt Cappotelli](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Cappotelli), b. November 12, 1979. Professional Wrestler. > > 12. [Grace Mugabe](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grace_Mugabe), b. July 23, 1965. The worst secret shopper in all of Zimbabwe. > > 13. [Slim Dunlap](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slim_Dunlap), b. August 14, 1951. Musician > > Alt. [Dr. Know (Gary Miller)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dr._Know_(guitarist)), b. September 15, 1958. Musician. > > Plain text list: > > Fernando Rickson > Joe Kapp > Steve Gleason > Paul Gascoigne > Wes Scatlin > Bill Browder > Michael Schumacher > Leonard Peltier > Mark Mangino > Richard Collier > Matt Cappotelli > Grace Mugabe > Slim Dunlap > > Dr. Know Why does Leonard Peltier not show up? 1. [Leonard Peltier](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leonard_Peltier) b.September 12, 1944 ---
**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, 2018, 5:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2018/803331/173 "2018-01-01T05:19:34Z")
This year’s stab at immortality for 13 souls: John McCaine Salvatore F. DiMasi Ruth Bader Ginsburg George H.W. Bush Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh Sumner Redstone William Jefferson Clinton Jimmy Carter Larry King John Young James “Whitey” Buldger Hillary Rodham Clinton Bob Dole 2017 was a wash, maybe this year… ---
**Author:** ![GIGObuster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gigobuster/32/421_2.png) [@GIGObuster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GIGObuster)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2018, 5:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2018/803331/174 "2018-01-01T05:25:22Z")
Just sent my updated list via secret form **phungi**. I will post with comments later or tomorrow. ---
**Author:** ![a35362](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3da27b/32.png) [@a35362](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/a35362)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2018, 5:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2018/803331/175 "2018-01-01T05:34:22Z")
Here goes my stupid attempt. Everyone is over 90. Just gimme something! One of 'em HAS to go, right? Bob Barker Harry Belafonte Mel Brooks Carol Channing Doris Day Queen Elizabeth Glynis Johns Angela Lansbury Prince Philip Carl Reiner Eva Marie Saint Dick Van Dyke Betty White Stan Lee Happy New Year, everybody! ---
**Author:** ![basset\_hound](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/basset_hound/32/1432_2.png) [@basset\_hound](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/basset_hound)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2018, 5:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2018/803331/176 "2018-01-01T05:46:35Z")
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi - ISIS leader Kathleen Blanco - former Governor of Louisiana Leah Bracknell - English actress Jessica Falkholt – Australian actress Greg Gilbert – English Singer (Delays) James “Kamala” Harris – wrestler José José - Mexican musician Liam Miller - Irish footballer Linda Nolan – Irish singer Fernando Ricksen – Dutch footballer Stefán Karl Stefánsson – Icelandic Actor Nobby Stiles – English footballer Marieke Vervoort – Belgian Paralympic Athlete Alternates Tessa Jowell - English politician Devin Lima - LFO singer Chris Rea – British musician Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi Kathleen Blanco Leah Bracknell Jessica Falkholt Greg Gilbert James “Kamala” Harris José José Liam Miller Linda Nolan Fernando Ricksen Stefán Karl Stefánsson Nobby Stiles Marieke Vervoort Alternates Tessa Jowell Devin Lima Chris Rea ---
**Author:** ![NurseCarmen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/5daacb/32.png) [@NurseCarmen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NurseCarmen)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2018, 5:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2018/803331/177 "2018-01-01T05:46:40Z")
> [@NurseCarmen](#): > > Why does Leonard Peltier not show up? > > 1. [Leonard Peltier](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leonard_Peltier) b.September 12, 1944 > [@NurseCarmen](#): > > You rock phungi! > > 1. [Fernando Ricksen](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fernando_Ricksen), b. July 27, 1976. Footballer. > 2. [Joe Kapp](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Kapp), b. March 19, 1938. Footballer. > 3. [Steve Gleason](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Gleason), b. March 19, 1977. Footballer. > 4. [Paul Gascoigne](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Gascoigne), b. May 27, 1967 Footballer. > 5. [Wes Scatlin](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wes_Scantlin), b. June 9, 1972. Puddle of Mudd singer. > 6. [Bill Browder](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Browder), b. April 23, 1964. Businessman. Enemy of Putin. > 7. [Leonard Peltier](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leonard_Peltier%E2%80%9D) b. September 12, 1944. Political prisoner. > 8. [Michael Schumacher](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Schumacher), b. January 3, 1969. Race car crasher. > 9. [Mark Mangino](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Mangino), b. August 26, 1956. Football coach. > 10. [Richard Collier](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Collier), b. October 23, 1981. Footballer. > 11. [Matt Cappotelli](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Cappotelli), b. November 12, 1979. Professional Wrestler. > 12. [Grace Mugabe](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grace_Mugabe), b. July 23, 1965. The worst secret shopper in all of Zimbabwe. > 13. [John McCain](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_McCain), b. August 29, 1936. Hated, Loved. > > Alt. [Dr. Know (Gary Miller)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dr._Know_(guitarist)), b. September 15, 1958. Musician. > > Plain text list: > > Fernando Rickson > Joe Kapp > Steve Gleason > Paul Gascoigne > Wes Scatlin > Bill Browder > Michael Schumacher > Leonard Peltier > Mark Mangino > Richard Collier > Matt Cappotelli > Grace Mugabe > John McCain > > Dr. Know Odd. Conspiracy? Can’t list Leonard Peltier. ---
**Author:** ![CAMJAY77](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/5fc32e/32.png) [@CAMJAY77](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CAMJAY77)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2018, 5:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2018/803331/178 "2018-01-01T05:50:35Z")
## Leah Bracknell Sal DiMasi TotalBiscuit Liam Miller Dean Francis Christy Dignam Stefan Karl Stefansson Quincy Jones Matt Cappotelli Devin Lima Spanky Manikan Jarrod Lyle Kathleen Blanco Alternates: Tommy Chong Willie Thorne ---
**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, 2018, 5:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2018/803331/179 "2018-01-01T05:57:58Z")
Coming off a (yet-to-be-confirmed) 2nd-Place finish (2017), 5th-place (2015) and 6th-place (2016) finish, I offer the following parade of terminally ill patients for 2018: Peter Frates - Bucket Challenge - December 28, 1984 Matt Cappotelli - WWE wrestler - Nov 12. 1979 Greg Gilbert - singer/guitarist - Dec 7 1977 Stefan Karl Stefansson - actor - July 10, 1975 Leah Bracknell - actress - July 12 1964 Liam Miller - footballer - February 13, 1981 Colin Butts - writer - September 11, 1959 Tim Curley - ex-Penn State Athletic Director - April 28, 1954 Catherin Nevin - Oct 1, 1950 - Black Widow Chris Rea - singer - March 4, 1951 Jonathan Densem - musician - 47 Jill Gascoine - Actress - April 11. 1037 John McCain - Senator - 8/29/1936 Alternates Steve Smith - NFL RB - August 30, 1964 Rickey Dixon - Dec 26, 1966 Chris Mortensen - Nov 7, 1951 Clean List: Peter Frates Matt Cappotelli Greg Gilbert Stefan Karl Stefansson Leah Bracknell Liam Miller Colin Butts Tim Curley Catherin Nevin Chris Rea Jonathan Densem Jill Gascoine John McCain Alternates Steve Smith Rickey Dixon Chris Mortensen ---
**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, 2018, 6:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2018/803331/180 "2018-01-01T06:02:11Z")
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