# The Celebrity Death Pool 2005 **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Tags:** death-pool\ **Created:** [December 1, 2004, 9:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2005/277574 "2004-12-01T21:22:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 48
**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:** [October 2, 2005, 2:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2005/277574/941 "2005-10-02T02:27:51Z")
The King guy? Because I transliterate by ear too much I suppose. I simply do not spell Arabic in any normal way. Still, I got his points, right? ---
**Author:** ![Cazzle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cazzle/32/75_2.png) [@Cazzle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cazzle)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2005, 2:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2005/277574/942 "2005-10-02T02:43:07Z")
I put together an Excel file that automatically calculates the scores. Those who are interested are welcome to [take a look](http://makeashorterlink.com/?J196327EB). This was a mammoth task and I worked on it for over 15 hours over a four day period. As hard as I tried to keep it accurate, I’m sure some errors have slipped in. If you find any, please let me know and I’ll fix them. The easiest way to check your own entry is to use the Auto Filter function and on your name, selected “Non-Blanks”. I worked out points using Wikipedia as a reference. While it’s possible that I’ve made mistakes, I took a lot of care to try to make sure they were right. If you think I’ve put the wrong number of points against an individual, could you please provide a link to a source with the correct age at death information. Typos do tend to slip in when you’re not looking. I hope this is useful to some. ---
**Author:** ![BadBadger](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/22d042/32.png) [@BadBadger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BadBadger)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2005, 3:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2005/277574/943 "2005-10-03T15:10:45Z")
Mainly of interest to Brit dopers I expect, but George Best (legendary football/soccer player) has been admitted to intensive care. Again. [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/4304964.stm](http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/4304964.stm) ---
**Author:** ![amarone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e0b2c6/32.png) [@amarone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/amarone)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2005, 3:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2005/277574/944 "2005-10-03T15:15:35Z")
> [@BadBadger](#): > > Mainly of interest to Brit dopers I expect, but George Best (legendary football/soccer player) has been admitted to intensive care. Again. > [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/4304964.stm](http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/4304964.stm) He’s on my list. ---
**Author:** ![Spiff](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spiff/32/9852_2.png) [@Spiff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiff)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2005, 3:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2005/277574/945 "2005-10-03T15:49:13Z")
> [@amarone](#): > > He’s on my list. And thanks to **cazzle’s** wonderful spreadsheet, we know that three other Dopers have also picked ol’ Georgie to visit the Great Football Pitch in the Sky this year. **cazzle** : Very good show, mate! ---
**Author:** ![Annie-Xmas](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ecc23a/32.png) [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2005, 4:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2005/277574/946 "2005-10-03T16:14:13Z")
[Playwright August Wilson](http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20051002/ap_on_en_ot/obit_wilson), who was diagnosed with liver cancer three months ago, has died. ---
**Author:** ![NurseCarmen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/5daacb/32.png) [@NurseCarmen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NurseCarmen)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2005, 4:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2005/277574/947 "2005-10-03T16:54:08Z")
> [@Annie-Xmas](#): > > [Playwright August Wilson](http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20051002/ap_on_en_ot/obit_wilson), who was diagnosed with liver cancer three months ago, has died. Sissy couldn’t have held on for four more months? I was going to sneak him into my 2006. Oh well. ---
**Author:** ![Avenger](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/9de0a6/32.png) [@Avenger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Avenger)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2005, 5:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2005/277574/948 "2005-10-03T17:24:08Z")
> [@Spiff](#): > > And thanks to **cazzle’s** wonderful spreadsheet, we know that three other Dopers have also picked ol’ Georgie to visit the Great Football Pitch in the Sky this year. I be one of the others. BBC says his doctor has him as ‘serious but improving, with the emphasis on improving’. ---
**Author:** ![NurseCarmen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/5daacb/32.png) [@NurseCarmen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NurseCarmen)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2005, 5:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2005/277574/949 "2005-10-03T17:31:11Z")
**cazzle** , you rock. Very nice. damn. I thought I was in third. Fifth? FIFTH? Oh well, it’s close. ---
**Author:** ![Feydeau](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/df788c/32.png) [@Feydeau](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Feydeau)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2005, 7:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2005/277574/950 "2005-10-03T19:04:16Z")
[Nipsey Russell](http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?section=entertainment&id=3496470) has died, although it appears that no one had him. His age is also in dispute, according to the above link. ---
**Author:** ![TellMeI\_mNotCrazy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tellmei_mnotcrazy/32/3419_2.png) [@TellMeI\_mNotCrazy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TellMeI_mNotCrazy)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2005, 7:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2005/277574/951 "2005-10-03T19:09:30Z")
Well I am relieved to see that I have 35 Dopers accompanying me in the “I Refused to Pick The Pope” pool… ---
**Author:** ![Annie-Xmas](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ecc23a/32.png) [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2005, 7:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2005/277574/952 "2005-10-03T19:19:38Z")
I’ve never heard of her but a co-worker who knew her informs me that [Constance Baker Motley](http://www.cnn.com/2005/LAW/09/29/obit.bakermotley.ap/) died Friday at the age of 84, and led quite an amazing life. ---
**Author:** ![a35362](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3da27b/32.png) [@a35362](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/a35362)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2005, 9:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2005/277574/953 "2005-10-03T21:25:51Z")
Here is a very quick update, and I will update the scoreboard soon. **NurseCarmen** adds 68 points for Matthew McGrory, a unique pick. **Happy Lendervedder** adds 40 points for John Garang, a unique pick. **Annie-Xmas** adds 33 points for Peter Jennings, a unique pick. **Hugh Jass RumMunkey** and **Spiff** add 30 points for Bob Denver. (deep breath) **Agent Foxtrot amarone Anni a35362 BiblioCat booklover bowler girl brianjedi cadolphin Cinnamon Girl CowPatty De Vena Diceman drewbert E. Thorp Earthman eman77 Etherman Freddy the Pig fruitbat gonzoron hammos1 Happy Lendervedder Hugh Jass IrreverentTone Jaade Kat katie1341 Lamar Mundane Lathe of Heaven LilyoftheValley Lucretia Lvgeogeek Max Torque Mehitabel melondeca Menocchio middleman mikeargo NurseCarmen Paul in Saudi Rachm Qoch Rico SandyHook Sean Factotum Sevo Squonk Stage Manager Suburban Plankton TeaElle Tenar Terminus Est Thunder Time Like Tears uglybeech VunderBob Wallflower WIGGUM WVmom yellowval zamboniracer** and **Zog\_10** add 20 points for William H. Rehnquist. **Baker** adds 19 points for James Stockdale, a unique pick. **cazzle** adds 18 points for Don Adams, a unique pick. **Rico** adds 18 points for Barbara Bel Geddes, a unique pick. **edwino** and **Paul in Saudi** add 16 points for King Fahd. (another big breath) **amarone Anni Anonymous Coward a35362 Baker brianjedi DeVena drewbert E. Thorp Earthman 5 time champ Freddy the Pig fruitbat gonzoron The Great Zamboni IrreverentTone Jamlad Jeep’s Phoenix jsgoddess labtrash Mehitabel Miabella MissTake Munch NurseCarmen Rachm Qoch Rico Sean Factotum Sevo Sir Dirx Squonk Stage Manager Suburban Plankton TeaElle Uvula Donor Wallflower** and **Zog\_10** add 15 points for James Doohan. **owlstretchingtime** and **Rodd Hill** add 11 points for Sir Edward Heath. And finally **pohjonen** adds 8 points for Geraldine Fitzgerald, a unique pick. And nobody picked George Archer, Robert Baker, “Obie” Benson, Tommy Bond, Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown, R. L. Burnside, Robin Cook, James Dougherty, Paul Duke, Ibrahim Ferrer, Robert W. Funk, Alexander Gomelsky, Sue Gunter, Al Held, Abe Hirschfeld, Evan Hunter, Jerry Juhl, Philip J. Klass, Gavin Lambert, David Lange, Rev. Leon Lowry, Sid Luft, Gene Mauch, Pat McCormick, Robert A. Moog, Constance Baker Motley, M. Scott Peck, Brock Peters, Shawntinice Polk, Ford Rainey, Joe Ranft, Eugene Record, Judith Rossner, Nipsey Russell, Chris Schenkel, Michael Sheard, Danny Simon, Hank Stram, John Tyndall, Gen. William Westmoreland, Simon Wiesenthal, August Wilson, Robert Wise, or Catherine Woolley. ---
**Author:** ![marymargaret](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ba9def/32.png) [@marymargaret](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/marymargaret)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2005, 9:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2005/277574/954 "2005-10-03T21:32:31Z")
I can’t wait to start making my picks for next year! ---
**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:** [October 3, 2005, 10:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2005/277574/955 "2005-10-03T22:10:42Z")
Great work, **cazzle** and **a35362**! ---
**Author:** ![Shirley\_Ujest](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/45deac/32.png) [@Shirley\_Ujest](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shirley_Ujest)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2005, 10:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2005/277574/956 "2005-10-03T22:32:22Z")
I suck! ---
**Author:** ![VunderBob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/839c29/32.png) [@VunderBob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VunderBob)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2005, 10:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2005/277574/957 "2005-10-03T22:48:11Z")
> [@Shirley Ujest](#): > > I suck! Leave your personal life out of this… :rolleyes: ---
**Author:** ![Carm6773](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/2bfe46/32.png) [@Carm6773](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Carm6773)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2005, 12:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2005/277574/958 "2005-10-04T00:56:21Z")
> [@a35362](#): > > Here is a very quick update, and I will update the scoreboard soon > > (deep breath) > **Agent Foxtrot > amarone > Anni > a35362 > BiblioCat > booklover > bowler girl > brianjedi > cadolphin > Cinnamon Girl > CowPatty > De Vena > Diceman > drewbert > E. Thorp > Earthman > eman77 > Etherman > Freddy the Pig > fruitbat > gonzoron > hammos1 > Happy Lendervedder > Hugh Jass > IrreverentTone > Jaade > Kat > katie1341 > Lamar Mundane > Lathe of Heaven > LilyoftheValley > Lucretia > Lvgeogeek > Max Torque > Mehitabel > melondeca > Menocchio > middleman > mikeargo > NurseCarmen > Paul in Saudi > Rachm Qoch > Rico > SandyHook > Sean Factotum > Sevo > Squonk > Stage Manager > Suburban Plankton > TeaElle > Tenar > Terminus Est > Thunder > Time Like Tears > uglybeech > VunderBob > Wallflower > WIGGUM > WVmom > yellowval > zamboniracer** and > **Zog\_10** add 20 points for William H. Rehnquist. I had Rehnquist too; although I think I misspelled his name on my list. ---
**Author:** ![The\_Great\_Zamboni](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/4bbf92/32.png) [@The\_Great\_Zamboni](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Great_Zamboni)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2005, 3:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2005/277574/959 "2005-10-04T03:25:56Z")
I believe I had Rehnquist, too, although it has been a long time since I have seen my list. ---
**Author:** ![Cazzle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cazzle/32/75_2.png) [@Cazzle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cazzle)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2005, 3:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2005/277574/960 "2005-10-04T03:29:34Z")
Just as an alternate Zamboni. > [@The Great Zamboni](#): > > Most of picks have been taken. Oh well, I may as post. > > 1. Pope John Paul 2 > 2. William F. Buckley Jr. > 3. Gerald Ford > 4. Charlie Watts (Rolling Stones drummer) > 5. B.B. King > 6. Henry Aaron > 7. Jerry Lewis > 8. George Jones > 9. James Doohan > 10. Queen Elizabeth > 11. Wilfred Brimley > 12. Arthur C. Clark > 13. Manuel Noriega > > Alternates: > Ray Bradbury > Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist > Bill Cosby > John Glenn > > Now Noriega is going to be stolen. I won’t get that Grim Reaper award this year. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2005/277574.md?page=47) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2005/277574.md?page=49)