# The Celebrity Death Pool 2010 **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Tags:** death-pool\ **Created:** [December 1, 2009, 11:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2010/519574 "2009-12-01T11:44:21Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 105
**Author:** ![Meeko](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e495f1/32.png) [@Meeko](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Meeko)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2010, 10:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2010/519574/2081 "2010-12-02T22:14:44Z")
Did we Cover what happens if Zsa Zsa buys it right at Midnight on new year’s eve? [Well you know what I mean, Midnight of 1/1/11] ---
**Author:** ![anyrose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/54ee81/32.png) [@anyrose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anyrose)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2010, 10:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2010/519574/2082 "2010-12-02T22:41:10Z")
> [@Meeko](#): > > Did we Cover what happens if Zsa Zsa buys it right at Midnight on new year’s eve? [Well you know what I mean, Midnight of 1/1/11] as long as it’s before 00:00:01 1/1/11, it’s a 2010 death. ---
**Author:** ![anyrose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/54ee81/32.png) [@anyrose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anyrose)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2010, 10:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2010/519574/2083 "2010-12-02T22:43:01Z")
> [@Shirley\_Ujest](#): > > First Stage of Dead Pool Syndrome: \*\* Shock\*\*. “What? I’ve never HEARD of such a thing!” > > Second Stage of DPS: **Horror**. " That’s Horrible!" > > Third Stage: **Curiosity**. “Did you have Leslie Nielsen?” > > Fourth Stage:\*\* Addict\*\*. " Can I play?" > [@Sigmagirl](#): > > I’ve found five steps: > > After the third stage, fourth is **Altruism** : “You know Zsa Zsa Gabor’s been really sick, right?” > > _Then_ comes **Addict**. There is a step after **Addict** - not sure what to call it, but it’s the ability to quote the rules by heart. I’m almost there. ---
**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 3, 2010, 3:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2010/519574/2084 "2010-12-03T03:54:50Z")
> [@Jack\_Batty](#): > > Yeah, but it doesn’t say anything about what her condition is, or what her problem is, or anything really. And she’s uber-religious … hence the request for prayers. > She’s probably having a corn filed down or something. I have her in another pool that I am in. And I have an acquaintance who is connected with her and who took me to a Revival that she was singing at. So, I’m just going to have to call my acquaintance and see if I can get some details. Oh, her father was the Reverand C.L. Franklin. ---
**Author:** ![Tazmanian\_Devil](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/cc9497/32.png) [@Tazmanian\_Devil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tazmanian_Devil)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2010, 10:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2010/519574/2085 "2010-12-03T10:28:35Z")
Word out of Chicago is that Ron Santo, former Cubs third baseman, has died at the age of 70. ☹ Here is the link: [http://www.chicagobreakingnews.com/2010/12/cubs-legend-ron-santo-dead-at-70.html](http://www.chicagobreakingnews.com/2010/12/cubs-legend-ron-santo-dead-at-70.html) ---
**Author:** ![amarone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e0b2c6/32.png) [@amarone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/amarone)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2010, 12:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2010/519574/2086 "2010-12-03T12:00:53Z")
> [@Tazmanian\_Devil](#): > > Word out of Chicago is that Ron Santo, former Cubs third baseman, has died at the age of 70. ☹ Here is the link: [http://www.chicagobreakingnews.com/2010/12/cubs-legend-ron-santo-dead-at-70.html](http://www.chicagobreakingnews.com/2010/12/cubs-legend-ron-santo-dead-at-70.html) Five people had him, the most notable being **GIGObuster** who rises three spots to fifth place. ---
**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:** [December 3, 2010, 1:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2010/519574/2087 "2010-12-03T13:41:48Z")
> [@Kitten\_Mitten](#): > > I have her in another pool that I am in. And I have an acquaintance who is connected with her and who took me to a Revival that she was singing at. So, I’m just going to have to call my acquaintance and see if I can get some details. > > Oh, her father was the Reverand C.L. Franklin. Between Aretha’s weight issues and past problem paying taxes and shopping bills, it could be anything. ---
**Author:** ![Sigmagirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c89c15/32.png) [@Sigmagirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sigmagirl)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2010, 2:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2010/519574/2088 "2010-12-03T14:00:24Z")
> [@anyrose](#): > > There is a step after **Addict** - not sure what to call it, but it’s the ability to quote the rules by heart. I’m almost there. **Stalker**? ---
**Author:** ![Wheelz](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wheelz/32/5718_2.png) [@Wheelz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wheelz)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2010, 2:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2010/519574/2089 "2010-12-03T14:14:45Z")
> [@Tazmanian\_Devil](#): > > Word out of Chicago is that Ron Santo, former Cubs third baseman, has died at the age of 70. ☹ Here is the link: [http://www.chicagobreakingnews.com/2010/12/cubs-legend-ron-santo-dead-at-70.html](http://www.chicagobreakingnews.com/2010/12/cubs-legend-ron-santo-dead-at-70.html) I briefly flirted with putting him on my list, but decided I’d be far too saddened by the news to enjoy the points. I don’t regret it. My cherry remains intact, but I wouldn’t have wanted Ronnie to be the one to pop it. That, of course, is why I’ll never win this game. RIP, good ol’ #10. ☹ ---
**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:** [December 3, 2010, 4:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2010/519574/2090 "2010-12-03T16:14:39Z")
> [@amarone](#): > > Five people had him, the most notable being **GIGObuster** who rises three spots to fifth place. Darn, this was in the category of “sorry to see him/her go”. For the 2011 list I’m trying to get more deserving guys. ---
**Author:** ![5\_time\_champ](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/5/278dde/32.png) [@5\_time\_champ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/5_time_champ)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2010, 9:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2010/519574/2091 "2010-12-03T21:45:03Z")
Think I have had Ron Santo on my list every year since 2002. Guess even a stopped clock is correct twice a day. ---
**Author:** ![Oakminster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/77aa72/32.png) [@Oakminster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oakminster)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2010, 9:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2010/519574/2092 "2010-12-03T21:52:12Z")
Still no points for me, second consecutive year. I am the Guardian of Life! (as long as I predict your death, anyway). ---
**Author:** ![amarone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e0b2c6/32.png) [@amarone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/amarone)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2010, 10:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2010/519574/2093 "2010-12-03T22:58:24Z")
> [@Oakminster](#): > > Still no points for me, second consecutive year. > > I am the Guardian of Life! (as long as I predict your death, anyway). Aren’t you some sort of lawyer? Maybe you should go into estate planning, offering an optional (and highly priced) service of conferring immortality in lieu of all that paperwork. ---
**Author:** ![Ann\_Onimous](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ea5d25/32.png) [@Ann\_Onimous](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ann_Onimous)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2010, 11:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2010/519574/2094 "2010-12-03T23:45:40Z")
Cool! I’m one of 76 batting 0! 😃 **amarone** , if you have me still listed as **Juliana** , please change it on your list. ETA: Wait. I got one? When? WHO? ---
**Author:** ![amarone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e0b2c6/32.png) [@amarone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/amarone)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2010, 11:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2010/519574/2095 "2010-12-03T23:50:20Z")
> [@Ann\_Onimous](#): > > Cool! I’m one of 76 batting 0! 😃 > > **amarone** , if you have me still listed as **Juliana** , please change it on your list. > > ETA: Wait. I got one? When? WHO? Name changed. You got Dennis Hopper. ---
**Author:** ![Ann\_Onimous](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ea5d25/32.png) [@Ann\_Onimous](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ann_Onimous)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2010, 12:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2010/519574/2096 "2010-12-04T00:47:33Z")
> [@amarone](#): > > Name changed. You got Dennis Hopper. Whoa. Thanks! (I think…) ---
**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:** [December 4, 2010, 2:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2010/519574/2097 "2010-12-04T14:24:37Z")
[Elain Kaufman](http://popwatch.ew.com/2010/12/03/elaine-kaufman/), who founded NYC’s Elaine’s Restaurant (once known as the place Where Woody Allen played clarinet every Monday night) and also managed to lose over 100 pounds and keep them off, dead at 81. ---
**Author:** ![Uncle\_Goat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/8e8cbc/32.png) [@Uncle\_Goat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Uncle_Goat)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2010, 3:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2010/519574/2098 "2010-12-04T15:10:34Z")
> [@Annie-Xmas](#): > > [Elain Kaufman](http://popwatch.ew.com/2010/12/03/elaine-kaufman/), who founded NYC’s Elaine’s Restaurant (once known as the place Where Woody Allen played clarinet every Monday night) and also managed to lose over 100 pounds and keep them off, dead at 81. I guess she’s losing even more weight now. Good for her! ---
**Author:** ![Sigmagirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c89c15/32.png) [@Sigmagirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sigmagirl)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2010, 4:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2010/519574/2099 "2010-12-06T16:19:30Z")
“Dandy” Don Meredith, Dallas Cowboys quarterback and Monday Night Football sportscaster, at 72. > **[Cowboys QB, MNF icon Meredith dies at age 72](https://www.espn.com/dallas/nfl/news/story?id=5890812)** > > Don Meredith died on Sunday at age 72. Turn out the lights. ---
**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 6, 2010, 11:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2010/519574/2100 "2010-12-06T23:32:10Z")
Elizabeth Edwards hears the approach of the Grim Reaper. > [@](#): > > A source in the Edwards family told CBS News that Elizabeth “is dying,” and members of her extended family are said to be gathering at her home in Chapel Hill, N.C. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2010/519574.md?page=104) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2010/519574.md?page=106)