# The Celebrity Death Pool 2011 **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Tags:** death-pool\ **Created:** [December 1, 2010, 9:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2011/562523 "2010-12-01T09:16:51Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 75
**Author:** ![Jack\_Batty](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jack_batty/32/3201_2.png) [@Jack\_Batty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jack_Batty)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2011, 7:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2011/562523/1482 "2011-05-27T19:44:03Z")
I always giggled at the “he’s fighting for his life” trope. If he’s a dude who didn’t give up on life 10 years ago, I don’t know who is. ---
**Author:** ![Boyo\_Jim](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/87869e/32.png) [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2011, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2011/562523/1483 "2011-05-27T19:57:26Z")
> [@Little\_Nemo](#): > > What got me was a report that referred to Conaway’s “untimely death”. > > The man was a serious drug abuser for over three decades. How was his death untimely? It was for me. He wasn’t on my list. Death next January wouldda been much timelier. ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2011, 8:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2011/562523/1484 "2011-05-27T20:08:54Z")
Goodbye Zack. Say hello to Dr. Franklin and G’kar for me. ---
**Author:** ![Duckster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/duckster/32/1244_2.png) [@Duckster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Duckster)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2011, 8:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2011/562523/1485 "2011-05-27T20:54:55Z")
> [@Shirley\_Ujest](#): > > [Conaway is no more.](http://www.ktla.com/news/landing/ktla-jeff-conaway-overdose,0,5573271.story) And Zsa Zsa stays one leg up on him, too. ---
**Author:** ![gonzoron](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/a6a055/32.png) [@gonzoron](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gonzoron)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2011, 8:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2011/562523/1486 "2011-05-27T20:58:27Z")
> [@Baker](#): > > Goodbye Zack. Say hello to Dr. Franklin and G’kar for me. Man, the B5 reunion seems to be getting less and less likely, doesn’t it. That’s not even considering Garibaldi dropping out of acting to become the next Rush Limbaugh. ---
**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:** [May 27, 2011, 11:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2011/562523/1487 "2011-05-27T23:39:01Z")
> [@Baker](#): > > Goodbye Zack. Say hello to Dr. Franklin and G’kar for me. Don’t forget Zathrus. Everyone always forget Zathrus. ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2011, 12:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2011/562523/1488 "2011-05-28T00:16:19Z")
I can’t believe we’re down so many core B5 actors. We may need our our death pool just for that show. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2011, 1:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2011/562523/1489 "2011-05-28T01:19:31Z")
> [@The\_Vorlon](#): > > Don’t forget Zathrus. Everyone always forget Zathrus. Isn’t it Z_a_thrus? Is same, no? I’m really kind of bummed. ---
**Author:** ![mkecane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/9e8a1a/32.png) [@mkecane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mkecane)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2011, 2:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2011/562523/1490 "2011-05-28T02:45:16Z")
[Gil Scott-Heron to the afterlife: “I’m New Here”](http://www.npr.org/blogs/therecord/2011/05/27/136731274/gil-scott-heron-poet-and-musician-has-died) ---
**Author:** ![gonzomax](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e8c25b/32.png) [@gonzomax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gonzomax)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2011, 3:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2011/562523/1491 "2011-05-28T15:47:52Z")
> [@Little\_Nemo](#): > > What got me was a report that referred to Conaway’s “untimely death”. > > The man was a serious drug abuser for over three decades. How was his death untimely? Because the writer had him on last years pool. ---
**Author:** ![critter42](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/7ba0ec/32.png) [@critter42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/critter42)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2011, 5:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2011/562523/1492 "2011-05-29T05:10:31Z")
> [@gonzomax](#): > > Because the writer had him on last years pool. Or was planning to put him on next year’s pool ---
**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:** [May 31, 2011, 2:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2011/562523/1493 "2011-05-31T02:47:17Z")
At the half way point of the year, (Or close enough anyway), with zero points. But I’m sure the long hot summer will shower me with riches! ---
**Author:** ![crypto](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/b3f665/32.png) [@crypto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crypto)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2011, 2:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2011/562523/1494 "2011-05-31T02:58:40Z")
I can’t believe I forgot Conoway. I saw him on Celebrity Rehab and he was a real life train wreck. It was never in doubt. He had a very short life expectancy after leaving the show. The man was a drugged out mess. I actually thought I had him on my list and I was on the board this year, but no. ETA - Just wanted to say that Conoway sucked as an actor, (he completely over-acted everything), and always was the weak link in any cast. I’ve been amazed at the outpouring of love for his acting skills now that he’s gone. I guess that just goes to show you that you can’t suck after dying unless you were REALLY evil in life. ---
**Author:** ![notfrommensa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/f14d63/32.png) [@notfrommensa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/notfrommensa)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2011, 4:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2011/562523/1495 "2011-05-31T04:57:11Z")
> [@critter42](#): > > Or was planning to put him on next year’s pool I am planning to Zsa Zsa on my 2012 list. Just sayin’ ---
**Author:** ![Clothahump](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/51bf81/32.png) [@Clothahump](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Clothahump)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2011, 3:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2011/562523/1496 "2011-05-31T15:50:19Z")
> [@notfrommensa](#): > > I am planning to Zsa Zsa on my 2012 list. > > Just sayin’ Piker. I’m thinking 2015 at least. ---
**Author:** ![Boyo\_Jim](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/87869e/32.png) [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2011, 4:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2011/562523/1497 "2011-05-31T16:02:52Z")
She’s sure popping up and down a lot for someone with one leg. ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2011, 7:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2011/562523/1498 "2011-05-31T19:52:54Z")
> [@Stink Fish Pot](#): > > ETA - Just wanted to say that Conoway sucked as an actor, (he completely over-acted everything), and always was the weak link in any cast. I’ve been amazed at the outpouring of love for his acting skills now that he’s gone. I guess that just goes to show you that you can’t suck after dying unless you were REALLY evil in life. I didn’t think he overacted Babylon 5. ---
**Author:** ![Boyo\_Jim](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/87869e/32.png) [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2011, 8:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2011/562523/1499 "2011-05-31T20:01:21Z")
I think he was PERFECT for _Celebrity Rehab_. ---
**Author:** ![Tom\_Scud](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/f08c70/32.png) [@Tom\_Scud](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tom_Scud)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2011, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2011/562523/1500 "2011-05-31T20:19:49Z")
> [@Mahaloth](#): > > I didn’t think he overacted Babylon 5. Though to be honest, everyone aside from Peter Jurasik & Andreas Katsulsas was the weak link in that cast. ---
**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:** [May 31, 2011, 8:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2011/562523/1501 "2011-05-31T20:25:22Z")
Another old footballer passes on. [Andy Robustelli, Giants’ Hall of Fame Defensive End, Dies at 85](http://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/01/sports/football/andy-robustelli-giants-hall-of-fame-defensive-end-dies-at-85.html) [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2011/562523.md?page=74) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2011/562523.md?page=76)