# The Celebrity Death Pool 2012 **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Tags:** death-pool\ **Created:** [December 1, 2011, 6:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2012/604679 "2011-12-01T06:00:38Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 47
**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:** [February 7, 2012, 8:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2012/604679/921 "2012-02-07T20:16:04Z")
> [@](#): > > [Creator Of Lemonheads & Atomic FireBalls Passes On To That Great Candy Dish In The Sky](http://consumerist.com/2012/02/creator-of-lemonheads-atomic-fireballs-passes-on-to-that-great-candy-dish-in-the-sky.html) > > The next time you enjoy a mouth-puckering box of Lemonheads or a fiery handful of Atomic FireBalls, give a moment of silent thanks to their inventor, **Nello Ferrara, who passed away Friday at the age of 93**. We’d like to think he’s in a place where chocolate waterfalls flow and sugar falls like sweet rain. The [_Chicago Sun-Times_](http://www.suntimes.com/news/obituaries/10477823-418/nello-ferrara-93-invented-lemonheads-saw-macarthur-in-occupied-japan-sang-with-sinatra.html) reports on the life of Ferrara, the chairman of Chicago’s Ferrara Pan Candy Co. They also produce old favorites like Red Hots, Black Forest Gummy Bears, Boston Baked Beans and Jawbusters. [http://consumerist.com/2012/02/creator-of-lemonheads-atomic-fireballs-passes-on-to-that-great-candy-dish-in-the-sky.html](http://consumerist.com/2012/02/creator-of-lemonheads-atomic-fireballs-passes-on-to-that-great-candy-dish-in-the-sky.html) [http://www.suntimes.com/news/obituaries/10477823-418/nello-ferrara-93-invented-lemonheads-saw-macarthur-in-occupied-japan-sang-with-sinatra.html](http://www.suntimes.com/news/obituaries/10477823-418/nello-ferrara-93-invented-lemonheads-saw-macarthur-in-occupied-japan-sang-with-sinatra.html) ---
**Author:** ![swampbear](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/swampbear/32/467_2.png) [@swampbear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/swampbear)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2012, 8:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2012/604679/922 "2012-02-07T20:47:51Z")
> [@Duckster](#): > > [http://consumerist.com/2012/02/creator-of-lemonheads-atomic-fireballs-passes-on-to-that-great-candy-dish-in-the-sky.html](http://consumerist.com/2012/02/creator-of-lemonheads-atomic-fireballs-passes-on-to-that-great-candy-dish-in-the-sky.html) > > [http://www.suntimes.com/news/obituaries/10477823-418/nello-ferrara-93-invented-lemonheads-saw-macarthur-in-occupied-japan-sang-with-sinatra.html](http://www.suntimes.com/news/obituaries/10477823-418/nello-ferrara-93-invented-lemonheads-saw-macarthur-in-occupied-japan-sang-with-sinatra.html) Now this makes me sad and not just from the lack of points. I loves me some Atomic Fireballs. ☹ ---
**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:** [February 8, 2012, 12:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2012/604679/923 "2012-02-08T00:06:08Z")
In news unrelated to death, [Rupert Murdoch’s mother just turned 103](http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/more-news/dame-elisabeth-celebrates-103rd-birthday/story-fn7x8me2-1226265490556). Happy birthday, Dame Elisabeth! It’s nice how turning 100 takes the sting out of celebrity birthdays. ---
**Author:** ![Meeko](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e495f1/32.png) [@Meeko](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Meeko)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2012, 1:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2012/604679/924 "2012-02-08T01:12:42Z")
\*\*Florence Green, Last Surviving WWI Vet, Dies at 110 \*\* Read more - [http://w.po.st/share/entry/redir?publisherKey=Inquisitr.com-607&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.inquisitr.com%2F191519%2Fflorence-green-last-surviving-wwi-veteran-dies%2F&title=Florence%20Green%2C%20Last%20Surviving%20WWI%20Vet%2C%20Dies%20at%20110&sharer=copypaste](http://w.po.st/share/entry/redir?publisherKey=Inquisitr.com-607&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.inquisitr.com%2F191519%2Fflorence-green-last-surviving-wwi-veteran-dies%2F&title=Florence%20Green%2C%20Last%20Surviving%20WWI%20Vet%2C%20Dies%20at%20110&sharer=copypaste) ---
**Author:** ![critter42](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/7ba0ec/32.png) [@critter42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/critter42)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2012, 2:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2012/604679/925 "2012-02-08T02:28:56Z")
> [@a35362](#): > > Zsa Zsa has made it to her 95th birthday. Happy Birthday, Ms. Gabor. sigh…bye-bye point ---
**Author:** ![critter42](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/7ba0ec/32.png) [@critter42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/critter42)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2012, 2:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2012/604679/926 "2012-02-08T02:30:04Z")
5-mission Space Shuttle veteran Janice Voss [takes the final liftoff at 55](http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/46302650/ns/technology_and_science-space/#.TzHdd-VSSRg) ---
**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:** [February 8, 2012, 1:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2012/604679/927 "2012-02-08T13:09:16Z")
Actor who was the [very first zombie seen](http://www.eonline.com/news/night_of_living_dead_zombie_bill/292198?utm_source=eonline&utm_medium=rssfeeds&utm_campaign=imdb_topstories) in Night of the Living Dead has died. The end is getting closer. ---
**Author:** ![Hal\_Briston](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a9a28c/32.png) [@Hal\_Briston](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hal_Briston)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2012, 2:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2012/604679/928 "2012-02-08T14:17:13Z")
> [@Uncle\_Goat](#): > > The end is getting closer. They’re coming for you, **Uncle Goat** …they’re cooooming for you! ---
**Author:** ![Clothahump](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/51bf81/32.png) [@Clothahump](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Clothahump)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2012, 9:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2012/604679/929 "2012-02-08T21:51:13Z")
> [@Baker](#): > > Yep, **Clothahump** does! Crossing my fingers… ---
**Author:** ![Sternvogel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bc79bd/32.png) [@Sternvogel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sternvogel)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2012, 10:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2012/604679/930 "2012-02-08T22:53:05Z")
[Zalman King](http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/sns-rt-us-zalmanking-deadtre812231-20120203,0,6643092.story), who wrote and produced the film _9 1/2 Weeks_, has died at the age of 69. King was also noted for directing the Showtime TV series _Red Shoe Diaries_. ---
**Author:** ![MOIDALIZE](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e274bd/32.png) [@MOIDALIZE](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MOIDALIZE)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2012, 4:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2012/604679/931 "2012-02-09T04:52:34Z")
Zalman’s will shall be read in a public park while sultry saxophone music plays, witnessed by a golden retriever. ---
**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:** [February 10, 2012, 2:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2012/604679/932 "2012-02-10T14:08:15Z")
Creator of Lemonhead and Atomic Fireball candies [Nello Ferrara](http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/chicagotribune/obituary.aspx?n=nello-ferrara&pid=155818643) dead at 93 ---
**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:** [February 10, 2012, 10:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2012/604679/933 "2012-02-10T22:14:28Z")
> [@Uncle\_Goat](#): > > Creator of Lemonhead and Atomic Fireball candies [Nello Ferrara](http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/chicagotribune/obituary.aspx?n=nello-ferrara&pid=155818643)dead at 93 What? Again? He just died in post 921:D ---
**Author:** ![Kent\_Clark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kent_clark/32/105_2.png) [@Kent\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kent_Clark)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2012, 11:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2012/604679/934 "2012-02-10T23:08:20Z")
[Peter Breck](http://theclicker.today.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/02/10/10376831-big-valley-star-peter-breck-dies-at-82), former Warner Brothers contract player, fell into the Big Valley at age 82. ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2012, 11:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2012/604679/935 "2012-02-10T23:29:47Z")
> [@kunilou](#): > > [Peter Breck](http://theclicker.today.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/02/10/10376831-big-valley-star-peter-breck-dies-at-82), former Warner Brothers contract player, fell into the Big Valley at age 82. Oh darn, I liked him. He was my favorite brother on the show. ---
**Author:** ![SpoilerVirgin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/4491bb/32.png) [@SpoilerVirgin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SpoilerVirgin)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2012, 11:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2012/604679/936 "2012-02-10T23:48:42Z")
> [@Baker](#): > > Oh darn, I liked him. He was my favorite brother on the show. Mine too. A good excuse to pull out those _Big Valley_ DVDs. ---
**Author:** ![carnivorousplant](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnivorousplant/32/3563_2.png) [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2012, 1:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2012/604679/937 "2012-02-11T01:51:11Z")
I thought he was an asshole. Heath, on the other hand, was cool. ---
**Author:** ![Argent\_Towers](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e8c25b/32.png) [@Argent\_Towers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Argent_Towers)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2012, 2:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2012/604679/938 "2012-02-11T02:51:51Z")
Robert Loggia Charles Manson Jon Voight Dick Clark George H.W. Bush Jerry Sandusky Ram Dass Lauren Bacall Russell Brand Ed Powers Alternates: Betty White Bob Dole Magic Johnson ---
**Author:** ![carnivorousplant](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnivorousplant/32/3563_2.png) [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2012, 2:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2012/604679/939 "2012-02-11T02:57:12Z")
Say what? ---
**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:** [February 11, 2012, 3:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2012/604679/940 "2012-02-11T03:08:23Z")
> [@Argent\_Towers](#): > > Robert Loggia > Charles Manson > Jon Voight > Dick Clark > George H.W. Bush > Jerry Sandusky > Ram Dass > Lauren Bacall > Russell Brand > Ed Powers > > Alternates: > > Betty White > Bob Dole > Magic Johnson Two things 1. You get 13 picks, not 10 so you can add your alts to your list or choose three more. 2. Entries to the 2012 game are closed, but the 2013 game will be taking entries from Dec 1 - 31 (Apocalypse permitting) [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2012/604679.md?page=46) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2012/604679.md?page=48)