# What celeb deaths would bother you the most? **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [May 19, 2010, 9:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-celeb-deaths-would-bother-you-the-most/540052 "2010-05-19T21:09:31Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![middleman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e9a140/32.png) [@middleman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/middleman)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2010, 9:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-celeb-deaths-would-bother-you-the-most/540052/1 "2010-05-19T21:09:31Z")
What celeb deaths would bother you the most? And why? Mine: - Tom Hanks- He’s my generation’s Jimmy Stewart. My mother cried when Stewart passed away. I think I will feel a shot to the stomach when Hanks passes. - Stan Lee- (Discussing him in another thread was impetus for this thread). He is the creator (ok…co-creator less I piss off the diehards) of the Marvel Universe, which have given me so much joy over the years. He narrated one of my favorite cartoons. He has given every appearance he’s ever made gusto. He is larger than life camp value. I love the guy. - William Shatner- He’s been in showbiz, and worked consistently, for 50 years. If his career had ended with the earlier Trek films, he would have been memorable. But, somewhere around the time of that SNL skit, he kind of got the joke and started playing into it. Since then, he’s become far less arrogant, and much more lovable. I’m not even a huge Trek guy, but the world without Shatner would be a sadder place. - Colin Powell- Some will never forgive him for the UN moment, but I love the guy. The great moderate hope. - Betty White- I was actually saddened when Bea Arthur died. Admittedly, I likely wouldn’t have thought to type her name until recently. \*Andy Griffith- Don Knotts really saddened me. Andy is in the same territory. ---
**Author:** ![SaharaTea](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e9a140/32.png) [@SaharaTea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SaharaTea)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2010, 9:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-celeb-deaths-would-bother-you-the-most/540052/2 "2010-05-19T21:27:22Z")
I think the saddest death for me would be **Bob Dylan**. I can’t stand the thought of living in a world where he isn’t writing songs or making music anymore. My husband feels the same way about **Paul McCartney**. When either of these two dies, our household will be in mourning for quite a long time. I’ll also be bummed when **Rue McClanahan** dies. She was my favorite Golden Girl, and she’s not in great health. ---
**Author:** ![Asimovian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/asimovian/32/172_2.png) [@Asimovian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asimovian)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2010, 10:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-celeb-deaths-would-bother-you-the-most/540052/3 "2010-05-19T22:02:04Z")
Mentioned it before in other threads, but **Vin Scully** , the voice of the Dodgers. I’m a nearly life-long fan of the team, and he’s been their announcer since 1950 (not a typo), well before my time. It’s hard to imagine that voice not being around any more. There is hardly a Dodger highlight that does not include him. ---
**Author:** ![LegsAkimbo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/f1d935/32.png) [@LegsAkimbo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LegsAkimbo)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2010, 10:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-celeb-deaths-would-bother-you-the-most/540052/4 "2010-05-19T22:07:08Z")
Definitely Betty White. And Michael J. Fox. ---
**Author:** ![KneadToKnow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kneadtoknow/32/3999_2.png) [@KneadToKnow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KneadToKnow)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2010, 10:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-celeb-deaths-would-bother-you-the-most/540052/5 "2010-05-19T22:21:32Z")
Would? Everybody’s gonna die. These are the one’s I’ll shed the most tears for when their times come: My childhood “Jim” heroes: [Jim Kirk](http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000638/), [Jim Rockford](http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001258/), and [Jim West](http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0058855/). [Nimoy](http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000559/) [Richard Herd](http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0378800/), particularly since meeting him at Dragon\*Con last year; he now corresponds with my girlfriend, and we consider him a friend. Two of the worst celebrity deaths, in terms of how hard they hit me, have already happened: Chris Reeve and Richard Pryor. I don’t want to disrespect anyone mentioned above, but I have a hard time believing I’ll be affected the same way by any others again. ---
**Author:** ![Drain\_Bead](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e47774/32.png) [@Drain\_Bead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drain_Bead)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2010, 10:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-celeb-deaths-would-bother-you-the-most/540052/6 "2010-05-19T22:37:15Z")
George R. R. Martin, especially if he doesn’t finish the fucking series. ---
**Author:** ![Ibanez](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/a4c791/32.png) [@Ibanez](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ibanez)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2010, 10:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-celeb-deaths-would-bother-you-the-most/540052/7 "2010-05-19T22:43:02Z")
No one current that’s living. But Kurt Cobains death bothered me for awhile. I was always a fan of music but during the pre-Nirvana days the music that was around never inspired me to the level that Nirvana’s music did. So when I heard SLTS for the first time I ran out bought all available albums, then eventually started playing guitar. Then he killed himself. Bummer. Because of Nirvana I found a hobby I really love, playing music. ---
**Author:** ![middleman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e9a140/32.png) [@middleman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/middleman)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2010, 11:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-celeb-deaths-would-bother-you-the-most/540052/8 "2010-05-19T23:13:16Z")
> [@KneadToKnow](#): > > Would? Everybody’s gonna die. These are the one’s I’ll shed the most tears for when their times come: Because you might go first… ---
**Author:** ![Plan\_B](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/3ec8ea/32.png) [@Plan\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Plan_B)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2010, 11:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-celeb-deaths-would-bother-you-the-most/540052/9 "2010-05-19T23:21:49Z")
Sarah Palin Bobby Jindal ---
**Author:** ![koufax](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/7ea924/32.png) [@koufax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/koufax)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2010, 11:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-celeb-deaths-would-bother-you-the-most/540052/10 "2010-05-19T23:38:20Z")
> [@Asimovian](#): > > Mentioned it before in other threads, but **Vin Scully** , the voice of the Dodgers. I’m a nearly life-long fan of the team, and he’s been their announcer since 1950 (not a typo), well before my time. It’s hard to imagine that voice not being around any more. There is hardly a Dodger highlight that does not include him. I second that. When he dies, I’m sure they will have a memorial to him at Dodger Stadium where Frank McCourt will charge $20.00 for parking to this “free to the public event.” ---
**Author:** ![Asimovian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/asimovian/32/172_2.png) [@Asimovian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asimovian)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2010, 11:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-celeb-deaths-would-bother-you-the-most/540052/11 "2010-05-19T23:46:34Z")
> [@koufax](#): > > I second that. When he dies, I’m sure they will have a memorial to him at Dodger Stadium where Frank McCourt will charge $20.00 for parking to this “free to the public event.” I’m guessing McCourt is not on your list of celebrities you’ll miss. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![rowe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e68b1a/32.png) [@rowe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rowe)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2010, 11:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-celeb-deaths-would-bother-you-the-most/540052/12 "2010-05-19T23:46:53Z")
> [@Drain\_Bead](#): > > George R. R. Martin, especially if he doesn’t finish the fucking series. Good call - I’m sure all of his fans would definitely agree! ---
**Author:** ![BrotherCadfael](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/977dab/32.png) [@BrotherCadfael](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrotherCadfael)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2010, 11:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-celeb-deaths-would-bother-you-the-most/540052/13 "2010-05-19T23:50:39Z")
John Kennedy Jr. hit me pretty hard. I’m not a Democrat, but I’m just Carolyn’s age, and basically grew up with the two of them. ---
**Author:** ![Mr.Kobayashi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/4af34b/32.png) [@Mr.Kobayashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Kobayashi)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2010, 1:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-celeb-deaths-would-bother-you-the-most/540052/14 "2010-05-20T01:33:33Z")
Off the top of my head, definitely second Dylan. Jagger and Richards, although the only way the undead Richards would go if someone shot him in the head. Clint Eastwood, as the world would be significantly less badass without him. Her Majesty the Queen, because then her jug-eared idiot son would then be on my money. Michael J. Fox was mentioned above, I’d also add Christopher Lloyd, because who wouldn’t miss the Doc? Also, “I was frozen today!” Mandela, because he’s quite literally a living legend, an icon. ---
**Author:** ![Mr.Kobayashi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/4af34b/32.png) [@Mr.Kobayashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Kobayashi)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2010, 1:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-celeb-deaths-would-bother-you-the-most/540052/15 "2010-05-20T01:36:20Z")
Double post! ---
**Author:** ![Sateryn76](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a88e4f/32.png) [@Sateryn76](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sateryn76)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2010, 1:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-celeb-deaths-would-bother-you-the-most/540052/16 "2010-05-20T01:39:14Z")
Paul Simon, and he’s getting up there. Paul McCartney. Stephen King. Dave Barry. It’s weird, but I felt really crappy when Corey Haim died. Not that he was some great thespian or whatever, but he was part of my life. I’m not sure what it’s going to be like when it’s people of my culture dying all the time. Kinda sad, I’d guess… ☹ ---
**Author:** ![KneadToKnow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kneadtoknow/32/3999_2.png) [@KneadToKnow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KneadToKnow)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2010, 1:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-celeb-deaths-would-bother-you-the-most/540052/17 "2010-05-20T01:40:09Z")
> [@middleman](#): > > Because you might go first… I take it you’re familiar with my medical history. ---
**Author:** ![Rushgeekgirl](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rushgeekgirl/32/3715_2.png) [@Rushgeekgirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rushgeekgirl)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2010, 1:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-celeb-deaths-would-bother-you-the-most/540052/18 "2010-05-20T01:56:29Z")
Neal Peart and Ozzy Osbourne. First two who popped into my head. ---
**Author:** ![handsomeharry](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/e9c0ed/32.png) [@handsomeharry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/handsomeharry)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2010, 2:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-celeb-deaths-would-bother-you-the-most/540052/19 "2010-05-20T02:02:19Z")
Alex Lifeson Geddy Lee Don’t care either way about Neil Peart. Jason Alexander Leslie West (Guitarist for Mountain) Arnold John Malkovich Bruce Willis Leslie Nielson Best wishes, hh ---
**Author:** ![AuntiePam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/f19dbf/32.png) [@AuntiePam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AuntiePam)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2010, 2:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-celeb-deaths-would-bother-you-the-most/540052/20 "2010-05-20T02:07:26Z")
> [@Drain\_Bead](#): > > George R. R. Martin, especially if he doesn’t finish the fucking series. Heh. Be careful what you wish for. I worried about Stephen King dying before he finished the _Dark Tower_ books, and look how those turned out. I’m still bummed about Johnny Cash and Paul Newman. Nobody else even comes close. Maybe Clint Eastwood, like **Mr. Kobayashi** said – he’s definitely made an impact. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-celeb-deaths-would-bother-you-the-most/540052.md?page=2)