# Celebrity Death Pool 2020 **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Tags:** death-pool\ **Created:** [December 1, 2019, 7:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2020/844229 "2019-12-01T07:28:06Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 7
**Author:** ![FavreCo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/a698b9/32.png) [@FavreCo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FavreCo)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2019, 11:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2020/844229/123 "2019-12-30T23:05:26Z")
Lee Kerslake Alex Trebek Peter Sutcliffe Norm MacDonald Bill Turnbull Gianluca Vialli George Alagiah Gray O’Brien Miroslava Duma Gunther von Hagens David Gulpilil Roger Scruton Yoo Sang-chul Alternates: Bob Gibson Doddie Weir Genesis P-Orridge ---
**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:** [December 30, 2019, 11:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2020/844229/124 "2019-12-30T23:21:39Z")
Yeah, I’m jumping on that bandwagon, too. \*\* Baker \*\*, please sub Lewis for Eddie Van Halen ---
**Author:** ![Old\_Wench](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/ecccb3/32.png) [@Old\_Wench](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Old_Wench)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2019, 1:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2020/844229/125 "2019-12-31T01:30:35Z")
Since none of my picks have seen fit to give me any points this year, I’m going to make them ride the list again for 2020. That will teach them! Pope Benedict XVI Terry Bradshaw Ashleigh Brilliant Don Cannon Murray Langston Tom Lehrer Agafia Lykov Peter Mahovlich Bill Mazeroski Thomas J. Murphy, Jr. Joe Negri Joanne Byrd Rogers Art Rooney II Alternates: Iris Apfel Bobby Vinton Anita Bryant Annotated list: Pope Benedict XVI Terry Bradshaw (former Pittsburgh Steeler) Ashleigh Brilliant (author & cartoonist) Don Cannon (former news anchor at WTAE & KDKA) Murray Langston (a/k/a “The Unknown Comic”) Tom Lehrer (composer & singer & mathematician) Agafia Lykov (Siberian hermit) Peter Mahovlich (former Pittsburgh Penguin) Bill Mazeroski (1960s Pittsburgh Pirate player) Thomas J. Murphy, Jr. (former Mayor, City of Pittsburgh) Joe Negri (guitarist, host of Adventure Time) Joanne Byrd Rogers (widow of Fred Rogers a/k/a Mr. Rogers) Art Rooney II (President, Pittsburgh Steelers) Alternates: Bobby Vinton (singer) Iris Apfel (fashion icon) Anita Bryant ---
**Author:** ![Lsura](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7993a0/32.png) [@Lsura](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lsura)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2019, 1:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2020/844229/126 "2019-12-31T01:57:38Z")
I missed the deadline last year and am determined not to do so this year: Congressman John Lewis Donald Trump Matt Lauer Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI Jimmy Carter Queen Elizabeth Prince Charles Alex Trebek James Earl Jones Josh Duggar **Alternates** Oprah Winfrey Tamora Pierce Bill Clinton ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2019, 3:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2020/844229/127 "2019-12-31T03:06:59Z")
> [@Lsura](#): > > I missed the deadline last year and am determined not to do so this year: > > Congressman John Lewis > Donald Trump > Matt Lauer > Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI > Jimmy Carter > Queen Elizabeth > Prince Charles > Alex Trebek > James Earl Jones > Josh Duggar > > **Alternates** > Oprah Winfrey > Tamora Pierce > Bill Clinton Do you want your alternates to fill out your list? ---
**Author:** ![zadscmc](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/a183cd/32.png) [@zadscmc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zadscmc)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2019, 3:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2020/844229/128 "2019-12-31T03:27:58Z")
My 2020 List Henry Kissinger Joni Mitchell Ralph Nader Willie Mays Whitey Ford Ed Kranepool Pope Benedict XVI Hosni Mubarak Ciriaco Di Mita Dick Van Dyke Mel Brooks Ian St. John David Crosby Alts: Nobbie Stiles Tom Seaver Ed Asner ---
**Author:** ![CreaseMunky](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/f475e1/32.png) [@CreaseMunky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CreaseMunky)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2019, 4:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2020/844229/129 "2019-12-31T04:11:01Z")
Some low hanging fruit, some retreads, and a 27 Club nominee. This formula has “worked” for years, why change now. And that’s Don King the boxing promoter and John Lewis the Congressman. Alex Trebek Lil Wayne Billy Connolly John Lewis Frankie Banali Shannen Doherty Vivian Campbell Eddie Van Halen Leon Spinks Olivia Newton-John Don King Taylor Momsen Glenn Tipton ---
**Author:** ![42fish](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/4/b487fb/32.png) [@42fish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/42fish)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2019, 4:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2020/844229/130 "2019-12-31T04:15:18Z")
Jimmy Carter (Oct. 1, 1924- ), US President Ruth Bader Ginsburg (March 15, 1933- ), Supreme Court justice Tommy Chong (May 24, 1938- ), comedian Alex Trebek (July 22, 1940- ), Jeopardy! host John Lewis (Feb. 21, 1941- ), US Congressman Rush Limbaugh (Jan. 12, 1951- ), radio personality Doug Supernaw (Sept. 26, 1960- ), country singer William ‘the Refrigerator’ Perry (December 16, 1962- ), football player Jimmy Osmond (April 16, 1963- ), singer Sam Lloyd (Nov. 12, 1963- ), actor Bam Margera (Sept. 28, 1979- ), Jackass cast member Amanda Bynes (Apr. 3, 1986- ), actress Pete Davidson (Nov. 16, 1993- ), comedian Alternates: Donald Trump (June 14, 1946- ), short-fingered vulgarian Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (June 10, 1921- ), royal consort Clean version Jimmy Carter Ruth Bader Ginsburg Tommy Chong Alex Trebek John Lewis Rush Limbaugh Doug Supernaw William Perry Jimmy Osmond Sam Lloyd Bam Margera Amanda Bynes Pete Davidson Alternates: Donald Trump Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh ---
**Author:** ![candide](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/46a35a/32.png) [@candide](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/candide)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2019, 4:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2020/844229/131 "2019-12-31T04:53:57Z")
Here is a list a bit earlier than I usually get it in (Happy Birthday, **Baker** ): John Lewis - US Representative, Civil Rights Leader John Andretti - Motorsports Jaden Smith – Karate Kid redux Marc Gastineau – Jet (in New York, just not on Broadway) Steve Gleason - Kicker Anita Cochran - country music entertainer Alex Trebek – Trebek Linda Nolan - English actress/singer Stephen Darby - former Bolton Wanderers back George “Doddie” Weir - former Scotland lock Greg “Fingers” Taylor - harmonica player for Coral Reefer Band Ken Waters - former Wales hooker Frankie Banali – quite right Quiet Riot drummer Plain List: John Lewis John Andretti Jaden Smith Mark Gastineau Steve Gleason Anita Cochran Alex Trebek Linda Nolan Stephen Darby George Weir Greg Taylor Ken Waters Frankie Banali If I lose one today: Mike Pompeo ---
**Author:** ![Captain\_Klutz](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/captain_klutz/32/4993_2.png) [@Captain\_Klutz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Captain_Klutz)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2019, 7:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2020/844229/132 "2019-12-31T07:32:30Z")
Recycling the 12 survivors from my last list and adding Stan Walker: Steve Gleason Paul Gascoigne Wilfred Benitez William Perry Simon Lovell Randy Travis Dave Rose Pedro Guerrero Vivian Patrick Campbell Catherine Britt Ken Watanabe Chris Rea Stan Walker Alternates Olivia Newton John Lindsay Lohan ---
**Author:** ![Queen\_Anne\_s\_Lace](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/a3d4f5/32.png) [@Queen\_Anne\_s\_Lace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Queen_Anne_s_Lace)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2019, 12:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2020/844229/133 "2019-12-31T12:44:06Z")
Alex Trebek 7/22/40 Harry Reid 12/2/39 Bam Margera 9/28/79 Doddie Weir 7/4/70 Frankie Banali 11/14/51 Lee Kerslake 4/16/47 Linda Nolan 2/23/59 Pat Sajak 10/26/46 Olivia Newton-John 9/26/48 Linda Ronstadt 7/15/46 Sam Lloyd 11/12/63 Slick Woods 8/13/96 John Lewis 2/21/40 Alternates: Dave Mustaine 9/13/61 Dustin Hoffman 8/8/37 Alex Trebek Harry Reid Bam Margera Doddie Weir Frankie Banali Lee Kerslake Linda Nolan Pat Sajak Olivia Newton-John Linda Ronstadt Sam Lloyd Slick Woods John Lewis Dave Mustaine Dustin Hoffman ---
**Author:** ![WolfpackJeep](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wolfpackjeep/32/2921_2.png) [@WolfpackJeep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WolfpackJeep)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2019, 3:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2020/844229/134 "2019-12-31T15:35:04Z")
Going ahead and posting now, because everyone around me is tired of hearing me talk about this. 😃 Peter Frampton Alex Trebek Bob Knight John Andretti Jane Fonda Terry Jones Stevie Wonder Representative John Lewis Nichelle Nichols Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh Abby Lee Miller Regis Philbin Jimmy Carter Alt: Mick Jagger Richard Simmons Ozzy Osbourne ---
**Author:** ![Allecher](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a6a055/32.png) [@Allecher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Allecher)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2019, 3:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2020/844229/135 "2019-12-31T15:40:09Z")
Here is my submission for 2020. _Mostly_ folks who I hope not to get points from. Alan Alda Tina Louise Tim Curry Terry Gilliam Mel Brooks Billy Dee Williams Ozzy Osbourne Olivia Newton John Chuck Yeager David Silverman Peter Popoff James Randi Ray Hyman Alternates: Angela Lansbury Gavin McLeod ---
**Author:** ![Team\_Dirt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e9c0ed/32.png) [@Team\_Dirt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Team_Dirt)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2019, 4:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2020/844229/136 "2019-12-31T16:03:13Z")
Abdelaziz Bouteflika Alberto Fujimori Alex Honnald Daniel Arap Moi Fay Vincent George Alagiah Harry Reid John Lewis Julie Strain Kaing Guek Eav Larry King Lee Kerslake Leon Spinks Manolis Glezos Olivia Newton-John Prince Philip Roberta McCain Shane MacGowan Terry Jones Violeta Chamorro ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2019, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2020/844229/137 "2019-12-31T16:18:06Z")
Team you have twenty picks. Unless I hear otherwise, I will use the first thirteen. ---
**Author:** ![Kitten\_Mitten](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/b782af/32.png) [@Kitten\_Mitten](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kitten_Mitten)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2019, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2020/844229/138 "2019-12-31T16:34:38Z")
sorry, double post. ---
**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:** [December 31, 2019, 4:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2020/844229/139 "2019-12-31T16:35:05Z")
> [@Superdude](#): > > Yeah, I’m jumping on that bandwagon, too. \*\* Baker \*\*, please sub Lewis for Eddie Van Halen > [@Baker](#): > > Team you have twenty picks. Unless I hear otherwise, I will use the first thirteen. Just making sure you saw this, Death Mistress, and happy birthday! ---
**Author:** ![Kitten\_Mitten](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/b782af/32.png) [@Kitten\_Mitten](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kitten_Mitten)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2019, 4:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2020/844229/140 "2019-12-31T16:35:53Z")
Happy New Years Eve Death Poolers! With no further ado, here are my candidates who may meet up with the Grim Reaper in 2020: Tommy Chong Harry Reid John Lewis Alex Trebek Randy Meisner Ronnie Wood Olivia Newton-John Linda Nolan Vivian Campbell Paul John Gascoigne Jonathan Rhys Meyers Kevin Gates Courtney Stodden Alternate: Mary Berry Happy Birthday Baker 🎂 ---
**Author:** ![Bayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bayaker/32/3454_2.png) [@Bayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bayaker)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2019, 5:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2020/844229/141 "2019-12-31T17:01:16Z")
Most of my list remains intact, but two of my picks brought in points in 2019! The late Kathleen Blanco has been replaced with Shane McGowan – lead singer of The Pogues, and Valerie Harper’s death got Jimmy Carter promoted from alternate status. I also had Jim Kelly and Michael J. Fox swap places. The Lucky 13 for 2020: Shane McGowan Tom Brokaw Tommy Chong Sean Connery Shannen Doherty Michael Douglas Jimmy Carter Jim Kelly Val Kilmer Joan Lunden Liza Minnelli Olivia Newton-John Kenny Rogers Alternates: Julia Louis-Dreyfus Michael J. Fox Common name clarification: Michael Douglas is the actor - son of Kirk, Kenny Rogers is the singer, and Jim Kelly is the former NFL QB. ---
**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:** [December 31, 2019, 5:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2020/844229/142 "2019-12-31T17:05:46Z")
Let’s see if I have 2020 vision: Jim Carr – former Canadian Trade Minister TJ Ducklo – Joe Biden’s press secretary Ric Flair - WWE manager/personality John Lewis – US Congressman Sam Lloyd – Actor/musician Lee Kerslake - Drummer for Ozzy Osbourne and Uriah Heep John Madden - Football commentator/coach Olivia Newton-John – Singer/actress Joni Mitchell - Singer/songwriter J.P. Rosenbaum – former “Bachelorette” contestant Wayne Shorter - Jazz saxophonist Ronnie Wood - Guitarist for Rolling Stones and Faces Slick Woods (real name Simone Thompson), model Alternates: Mike Nesmith Regis Philbin Clean list: Jim Carr TJ Ducklo Ric Flair John Lewis Sam Lloyd Lee Kerslake John Madden Olivia Newton-John Joni Mitchell J.P. Rosenbaum Wayne Shorter Ronnie Wood Slick Woods Alternates: Mike Nesmith Regis Philbin [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2020/844229.md?page=6) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2020/844229.md?page=8)