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Posted By: J Geoff

2017 Dead Pool - 12/27/16 06:05 PM


The 2017 Dead Pool

GOAL: Predict which notable* figures will die on/between January 1 and December 31, 2017, Eastern Time.

Produce a maximum of 50 names, to be PM'ed to me (NOT posted here) before the ball drops in Times Square (NYC) at midnight on New Years (i.e., 12AM ET, January 1, 2017). The BB's default timestamp will determine entry time.

*It's assumed that all notable figures will have an entry, or be mentioned in an entry, at Google, Wikipedia or another legit source which you may have to prove.

Rules:

1) PLEASE alphabetize your list of 50 names by LAST name (regardless of profession), either in the form of FIRSTNAME LASTNAME -or- LASTNAME, FIRSTNAME, in *1* column of names.

2) If it's not obvious who the person is for most people, after the name please add why they're notable. For example: "Douglas Fraser, trade unionist" (Sorry, he's already dead). In addition, you may or may not choose to include the person's current age; for example: "Douglas Fraser, trade unionist (91)"

3) If you submit your list days before Midnight, January 1st, 2017, and someone on your list dies before 2017, you should substitute the person with another and resubmit your list (by the deadline). If you do not resubmit your list, and the person died in 2016, the person will obviously NOT count for 2017.

4) a) Thou Shalt Not Kill (anyone on your list); b) criminals subject to the Death Penalty or anyone kidnapped or held hostage in 2015 won't count -- unless they die of natural causes; c) "Dead" means permanently dead, not later revived, nor put in animated suspension, or any induced or natural coma starting before 2017 begins; d) do not edit Wikipedia with false death information.

Everyone's lists will be updated unofficially throughout the year, but year-end audits should be performed to determine the final winner sometime shortly after December 31, 2017. YOU are responsible for your own audit at years' end.

Prize: Bragging Rights for 12 months.

Check out results from 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008


The next post will contain all participants' lists for easy reference, sometime on Jan 1st
Posted By: J Geoff

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 12/27/16 06:05 PM




2017 GBB Dead Pool Entries



SC (11)

Barker, Bob
Benedict, (ex)Pope
Bush, Barbara
Bush, George HW
Campbell, Glenn
Cardin, Pierre
Carlisle, Mary
Carrinton, Lord
Carter, Jimmy
Channing, Carol
Cleary, Beverly
Coppola, Anton
Corey, Professor Irwin
Day, Doris
deHavilland, Olivia
Doerr, Bobby
Dole, Bob
Domino, Fats
Douglas, Kirk
Elizabeth, Queen
Franklin, Aretha
Graham, Billy
Harper, Valerie
Hawking, Stephen
Hefner, Hugh
Kissinger, Henry
Holbrook, Hal
LaMotta, Jake
Lear, Norman
Lee, Stan
Lewis, Jerry
Lloyd, Norman
Lockhart, June
Lynn, Vera
Marie, Rose
Mays, Willie
Mubarak, Hosni
Newcombe, Don
Overton, Richard
Pei, IM
Perez de Cuellar, Javier
Philip, Prince
Rae, Charlotte
Reiner, Carl
Rickles, Don
Rockefeller, David

Stiller, Jerry
Wapner, Judge
White, Betty
Wouk, Herman


JG (8)

Marty Allen, comedian (94)
Ed Asner, actor (87)
Bob Barker, game show host (93)
Harry Belafonte, singer/activist (89)
Benedict XVI, Pope Emeritus (89)
Tony Bennett, singer (90)
Chuck Berry, songwriter (90)
Wilford Brimley, actor (82)
Tom Brokaw, journalist (76)
Mel Brooks, actor/director (90)
Whitey Bulger, murderer (87)
George H.W. Bush, 41st Prez (92)
Glen Campbell, singer (80)
Jimmy Carter, 39th president (92)
Cher, singer (70)
Tommy Chong, pothead (78)
Bill Clinton, 42nd president (70)
Anton Coppola, conductor (99)
David Crosby, musician (75)
Olivia de Havilland, actress (100)
Bob Dole, politician (93)
Kirk Douglas, actor (100)
Kitty Dukakis, Michael's wife (80)
Queen Elizabeth II (90)
Leif Garrett, singer (55)
Billy Graham, evangelist (98)
Valerie Harper, "Rhoda" (77)
Stephen Hawking, physicist (74)
Hugh Hefner, Playboy (90)
Larry King, CNN (83)
Henry Kissinger, Sec of State (93)
Kris Kristofferson, singer (80)
Jake Lamotta, boxer (95)
Stan Lee, Marvel Comics (94)
Jerry Lewis, actor (90)
Norman Lloyd, actor/producer/director (102)
Lindsay Lohan, "actress" (30)
Courtney Love, Hole (52)
Charles Manson, murderer (82)
Bret Michaels, Poison (53)
Morrisey, singer (57)
I.M. Pei, architect (99)
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (95)
Don Rickles, comedian (90)
Don Shula, NFL (86)
Randy Travis, Country singer (57)
Desmond Tutu, Archbishop (85)
Dick Van Dyke (91)
Judge Wapner, TV judge (97)
Lil Wayne, rapper (34)


TIS (9)

Allen, Marty
Ames, Ed
Bader-Ginsburg, Ruth
Bardot, Brigette
Barker, Bob
Berry, Chuck
Brimley, Wilford
Brooks, Mel
Buchanan, Pat
Burns, Edd (Kookie)
Bush, George HW
Campbell, Glen
Carter, Jimmy
Carter, Rosalyn
Channing,Carol
Connors, Mike
Day, Doris
Damone,Vic
DeHavilland, Olivia
Domino, Fats
Downs, Hugh
Douglas, Kirk
Douglas, Michael
Eastwood, Clint
Franklin, Aretha
Graham, Billy
Greene, Shecky
Hefner, Hugh
King, Larry
Kissinger, Henry
LaMotta,Jake
Lansbury, Angela
Lewis, Jerry
Lewis, Jerry Lee
Lynn, Loretta
Manson, Charles
McCain, John
Moore,Roger
Nelson, Willie
Novak, Kim
Perot, Ross
Plummer,Christopher
Queen Elizabeth II
Polanski, Roman
Reiner,Carl
Reynolds, Burt
Richards, Keith
Van Dyke, Dick
White, Betty
Williams, Montel



MIGNON (9)

1. Allen, Marty
2. Asner, Ed
3. Barker, Bob
4. Belafonte, Harry
5. Brimley, Wilford
6. Busey, Gary
7. Bush, Barbara
8. Bush, George Sr.
9. Carter, Jimmy
10. Cary Diana Serra
11. Cleary, Beverly
12. Cory, Irwin
13. Culkin, Macaully
14. Day, Doris
15. Dehaviland, Olivia
16. Douglas, Kirk
17. Douglas, Michael
18. Franklyn, Aretha
19. Gabor, Zsa Zsa [2016]
20. Garrett, Leif
21. Graham, Billy
22. Harper, Valerie
23. Hawking, Stephen
24. Hefner, Hugh
25. Hunt, Marsha
26. King, Larry
27. Kissinger, Henry
28. Lamatta, Jake
29. Lee, Stan
30. Lewis, Jerry
31. Lloyd, Norman
32. Lohan, Lindsay
33. Lynn, Vera
34. Marie, Rose
35. Marshall, Penny
36. Mays, Willie
37, Morison, Patricia
38. Pei, IM
39. Prince, Phillip
40. Reiner, Carl
41. Reynolds, Burt
42. Richards, Keith
43. Rickles, Don
44. Rockefeller, David
45. VanDike, Dick
46. Wain, Bea
47. Walker, Clint
48. Wapner, Joseph
49. White, Betty
50. Yeager, Chuck


XDCX (10)

1) Mohamed Al-Fayed (business magnate, 85)
2)
3) Ed Asner (actor, 85)
4) Bob Barker (former game show host, 91)
5) Chuck Berry (musician, 88)
6) Wilford Brimley (actor, 80)
7) Tom Brokaw (reporter, 75)
8) Barbara Bush (former First Lady, 89)
9) George H. W. Bush (former POTUS, 90)
10) Amanda Bynes (actress, 28)
11) Glen Campbell (singer, 78)
12) Jimmy Carter (former POTUS, 90)
13)
14) Carol Channing (actress, 93)
15) Tommy Chong (actor, 77)
16) Bill Cosby (actor/comedian, 77)
17) Danielle Darrieux (actress/singer, 97)
18) Doris Day (actress, 90)
19) Fats Domino (musician, 86)
20) Kirk Douglas (actor, 98)
21) Michael Douglas (actor, 70)
22) Elizabeth II (Queen of England, 88)
23) Bob Eubanks (Rose Parade guy!, 76)
24)
25) Billy Graham (evangelist, 96)
26) Monty Hall (actor/singer/sportcaster/host, 93)
27) Olivia de Havilland (actress, 98)
28) John Hurt (actor, 75)
29)
30) Angela Lansbury (actress, 89)
31) Stan Lee (comic legend, 92)
32) Jerry Lewis (comedian, 88)
33) Vera Lynn (singer, 97)
34) Charles Manson (murderer, 80)
35) Bob Newhart (actor/comedian, 85)
36) Yoko Ono (musician, 81)
37) Prince Philip (Duke of Edinburgh, 93)
38) Christopher Plummer (actor, 85)
39) Joyce Randolph (actress, 90)
40)
41) Carl Reiner (actor/comedian, 92)
42) Keith Richards (musician, 71)
43) Don Rickles (actor/comedian, 88)
44) Eva Marie Saint (actress, 90)
45) O. J. Simpson (retired athlete/criminal, 67)
46) Dick Van Dyke (actor/comedian, 89)
47)
48) Bea Wain (singer, 97)
49) Betty White (actress/comedian, 92)
50)




BAM (6)

Assad-al, Bashar-51
Astin, John-86
Baer Jr, Max-79
Baker, Carrol-85
Barker, Bob-93
Bennett, Tony-90
Berry, Chuck-90
Bush H.W, George-92
Campbell, Glen-80
Carter, Jimmy-92
Channing, Carol-95
Chong, Tommy-78
Connery, Sean-86
Cosby, Bill-79
Crosby, David-75
Day, Doris-92
De Havilland, Olivia-100
Doherty, Shannen-45
Dole, Bob-93
Douglas, Kirk-100
Duvall, Shelley-67
Dyke Van, Dick-91
Dylan, Bob-75
Elizabeth, Queen-90
Graham, Billy-98
Harper, Valerie-77
Hawking, Stephen-74
Jackson, Joseph-88
Kilmer, Val-57
Kissinger, Henry-93
LaMotta, Jake-95
Lansbury, Angela-91
Lewis Lee, Jerry-81
Lewis, Jerry-90
Lockhart, June-91
Mondale, Walter-88
Moore Tyler, Mary-80
Novak, Kim-83
Parsons, Estelle-88
Philip, Prince-95
Phillips, Leslie-92
Pop, Iggy-69
Powell, Jane-87
Reiner, Carl-94
Reynolds, Burt-80
Serra Cary, Diana-98
Snuka, Jimmy "Superfly"-73
Walker, Clint-89
Walters, Barbara-87
White, Betty-93



DON MARCO (15)

1 Bartha, John
2 Benedict XVI, Pope
3 Berry, Chuck
4 Bush, George H.W.
5 Campbell, Glen
6 Cardin, Pierre
7 Carter, Jimmy
8 Channing, Carol
9 Cleary, Beverly
10 Coppola, Anton
11 Corey, Irwin
12 DeHavilland, Olivia
13 Doerr, Bobby
14 Dole, Robert
15 Domino, Fats
16 Douglas, Kirk
17 Downs, Hugh
18 Fabray, Nanette
19 Foray, June
20 Graham, Billy
21 Hawking, Stephen
22 Hunt, Marsha
23 James, Clifton
24 LaMotta, Jake
25 Lee, Stan
26 Lewis, Jerry
27 Lloyd, Norman
28 Lynn, Vera
29 Macy, Bill
30 Manson, Charles
31 Maren, Jerry
32 Morano, Emma
33 Morrison, Patricia
34 Overton, Richard
35 Pei, I.M.
36 Persoff, Nehemiah
37 Phillip, Prince
38 Reiner, Carl
39 Reiner, Carl
40 Rockefeller, David
41 Rose Marie
42 Sallis, Peter
43 Sawyer, Connie
44 Schoendist, Red
45 Starr, Bart
46 Storch, Larry
47 Trippi, Charlie
48 Wain, Bea
49 Wapner, Joseph (Judge)
50 Wouk, Herman



DE NIRO (12)

1 Adams,Richard (Author) 96
2 Bardot,Briggite (Actress) 83
3 Belafonte,Harry (Singer) 89
4 Berry ,Chuck(Guitarist) 90
5 Brady, Ian (Child killer) 78
6 Brooks Mel (Actor) 91
7 Brown Violet (Supercentenarian) 116
8 Bush Sr , George(Former President) 92
9 Carrington,Peter (Politician) 98
10 Collins, Michael (Astronaut) 86
11 Cuellar, Javier Perez (Ex UN Secretary General) 96
12 Day, Doris (US Singer) 92
13 Domino, Fats (US Singer) 88
14 Douglas, Kirk (Actor) 100
15 Eastwood, Clint(Actor) 86
16 Francis,Connie (Singer) 78
17 Franklin, Aretha (US Singer) 74
18 Gordy, Berry (Music Producer) 87
19 Graham,Billy (Evangelist) 98
20 Gregg, Harry (Ex footballer) 84
21 Greaves, Jimmy (Ex Footballer) 76
22 Harareet,Haya (Actress) 85
23 Havilland, Olivia de (Actress) 101
24 Hawking, Stephen (Physicist) 74
25 Jackson Joe (Music Manager) 87
26 James,George Clifton (Actor) 95
27 Kissinger,Henry (Diplomat) 93
28 La Motta, Jake (Boxer) 95
29 Lansbury, Angela (Actress) 91
30 Lee Stan (Producer) 94
31 Lynn,Vera (Singer) 99
32 McGowan Shane (Singer) 59
33 Malarkey,G Donald (Band Of Brother War Veteran) 95
34 Moore , Roger (Actor) 89
35 Morano, Emma, (Supercentenarian) 117
36 O'Farrell, Frank (Ex Football Manager) 89
37 Pepping,Edwin (Band OF Brother) 94
38 Poitier, Sidney (Actor) 89
39 Prince Philip 95
40 Pruett,Jeanne (Singer) 79
41 Rockefeller,David sr(Banker) 101

42 Rickles Don (Comedian) 89
43 Richards, Keith( Rolling Stone) 72
44 Sedaka, Neil (Singer) 77
45 Sheen, Charlie (Actor) 49
46 Sinatra , Nancy(US Singer) 76
47 Tipper, Edward Joseph (Band Of Brother) 95
48 Van Dyke, Dick (American Actor) 91
49 White,Betty (Actress) 94
50 Wouk,Herman (Author) 101



SIGNOR VITELLI (8)


Allen, Marty 93
Ames, Ed 88
Asner, Ed 86
Belafonte, Harry 88
Berry, Chuck 89

Bush, George H.W. 91
Campbell, Glen 79
Carlisle, Mary 101
Cary, Diana Serra 97
Cheney, Dick 74
Day, Doris 93
de Havilland, Olivia 99
Domino, Fats 87
Douglas, Kirk 99
Fabray, Nanette 95
Farrakhan, Louis 82
Hawking, Stephen 73
Holbrook, Hal 90
Hunt, Marsha 98

Jeremy, Ron 62
Johns, Glynis 92
Jordan, Will 88
Karen, James 92
Kilmer, Val 56
Kissinger, Henry 92
LaMotta, Jake 94
Lewis, Jerry 89
Lloyd, Norman 101
Lynn, Dame Vera 98
Marie, Rose 92
Moore, Sir Roger 88
Morison, Patricia 100

Randolph, Joyce 91

Severinsen, Doc 88

Van Doren, Mamie 84
Verdugo, Elena 90

Walker, Clint 88
Westheimer, Dr. Ruth 87


Withers, Jane 89
Wouk, Herman 100




MIKEY_SUNSET (6)

1. Hank Aaron
2. Alicia Alonzo
3. Ginger Baker
4. Harry Belafonti
5. Tony Bennett
6. Chuck Berry
7. Mel Brooks
8. George H.W. Bush
9. Eric Burdon
10. Vivian Campbell (rock guitarist)
11. Carol Channing
12. Jimmy Carter
13. “Fast” Eddie Clarke (Motorhead)
14. Petula Clark
15. Roy Clark
16. David Crosby
17. Pete Doherty (musician)
18. Vic Damone
19. Doris Day
20. Gloria Richardson Dandridge
21. Olivia deHavilland
22. Kirk Douglas
23. Queen Elizabeth II
24. Aretha Franklin
25. Peter Fonda
26. Rev. Billy Graham
27. Martin Landau
28. Angela Lansbury
29. Cloris Leachman
30. Stan Lee
31. Jerry Lewis
32. Jerry Lee Lewis
33. Loretta Lynn
34. John Mayall
35. Willie McCovey
36. Sir Ian McKellen
37. Mary Tyler Moore
38. Scotty Moore
39. Maureen O'Hara [2015]
40. I.M. Pei
41. Little Richard Penniman
42. Shimon Peres
43. Christopher Plummer
44. Carl Reiner
45. Burt Reynolds
46. Don Rickles
47. David Rockafeller
48. Eva Marie Saint
49. Dick Van Dyke
50. Herman Wouk



Posted By: DE NIRO

Re: 2016 Dead Pool - 12/29/16 02:19 PM

I've PM you my list..
Posted By: J Geoff

Re: 2016 Dead Pool - 12/31/16 08:53 AM


Not including mine, I only got 3 lists in so far... less than a day away!
Posted By: Don Marco

Re: 2016 Dead Pool - 12/31/16 02:29 PM

I'm in
Posted By: Mignon

Re: 2016 Dead Pool - 01/01/17 12:39 AM

Just sent mine in.
Posted By: Mikey_Sunset

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 01/01/17 03:15 AM

Just sent in my list.

Happy New Year to all!!
Posted By: J Geoff

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 01/01/17 05:41 AM


I'm stalling a little to see if SC, SV and XDCX care to join us again... tongue
Posted By: J Geoff

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 01/01/17 08:43 AM


Okay, being that it's XDCX's birthday, he needs some extra time -- so I'll give it to him. And hopefully SC will get over his freak-out that he "killed" so many last year. wink And SV gets on the ball.

...so if any newbies want to get in, you still have some time to PM me your lists ASAP.

NOTE: Anyone who dies before the lists are made public WILL COUNT for the lists I already have, but NOT for those I don't have.
Posted By: SC

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 01/01/17 09:55 AM

You have my list now. orange
Posted By: J Geoff

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 01/01/17 10:00 AM

Originally Posted By: SC
orange


I really should make that the official icon of this thread! wink
Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 01/01/17 07:47 PM

Originally Posted By: J Geoff
Originally Posted By: SC
orange


I really should make that the official icon of this thread! wink


Ha ha ha!! That's a great (and appropriate) icon for this thread, though maybe a little sick humor right? frown

lol
TIS
Posted By: J Geoff

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 01/01/17 08:12 PM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette
Ha ha ha!! That's a great (and appropriate) icon for this thread, though maybe a little sick humor right? frown

lol
TIS


So how's it look? grin
Posted By: J Geoff

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 01/02/17 06:03 PM


All right, lists are up -- XDCX and SV will be continuing with what's left from their previous lists....
Posted By: XDCX

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 01/02/17 06:12 PM

Gosh darn it! I was almost done. Oh well, I had more than enough time, so I'm good with the decision! smile
Posted By: Signor Vitelli

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 01/02/17 08:10 PM

Aaaaargh! Been so busy getting things ready for my January class (which starts tomorrow) that the really important stuff got put on the back burner.

(Grumble, grumble....)


Signor V.
Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 01/02/17 08:18 PM

Originally Posted By: J Geoff
Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette
Ha ha ha!! That's a great (and appropriate) icon for this thread, though maybe a little sick humor right? frown

lol
TIS


So how's it look? grin



Looks great!!! I suppose a dead (sleeping) fish might work too no? lol

Happy New Year

TIS
Posted By: BAM_233

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 01/03/17 01:57 AM

Let's see how this year will go. Already seeing small worry about the Queen and her 'heavy cold'.
Posted By: mustachepete

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 01/03/17 03:51 AM

Franklin Roosevelt used to tell a story, with himself as the implied punchline:

A Fat Cat would approach the same news stand every morning, give the guy a dime, pick up a newspaper, and look at the front page. Then he'd put the paper back down and walk away. Finally after a year of this the news stand guy asked, "Why do you just glance at the paper every day and then walk away?"

The Fat Cat answered, "I'm only interested in the obituaries."

The news guy said, "Obituaries? But you never open the paper!"

The Fat Cat explained, "Believe me, the S.O.B. I'm looking for will be on Page 1."
Posted By: Signor Vitelli

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 01/03/17 04:00 AM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette
I suppose a dead (sleeping) fish might work too no? lol


On the other hand, there's always...

Seriously, the orange looks nice and is quite appropriate. wink


Signor V.
Posted By: SC

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 01/03/17 12:11 PM

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 01/03/17 01:54 PM

Originally Posted By: SC



Ha ha ha!! Ol' Keith will outlive us all!!! lol


TIS
Posted By: DE NIRO

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 01/03/17 02:04 PM

I have Richard Adams on my list but he died on Christmas Eve, so you can scrub him off my list..
Posted By: BAM_233

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 01/04/17 03:00 AM

We might have our first major death of 2017 soon. Charles Manson is reported to be gravely ill, and is currently at the hospital. Many have been looking forward to this.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/ch...hospital-960552
Posted By: Footreads

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 01/04/17 08:29 AM

Poor charley sorry to see him go smile
Posted By: Don Marco

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 01/04/17 01:30 PM

Originally Posted By: BAM_233
We might have our first major death of 2017 soon. Charles Manson is reported to be gravely ill, and is currently at the hospital. Many have been looking forward to this.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/ch...hospital-960552


I don't typically root for someone to die, but given that he is on my list and a total monster, in this case I will.
Posted By: mustachepete

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 01/07/17 11:14 PM

Francine York died yesterday at 79. She wasn't as famous as some, she was a "guest starlet" in the 1960s and 1970s in the mold of The Godfather's Julie Gregg and Marianna Hill. She was on everything in that era from Perry Mason to Green Acres to The Odd Couple, and kept right on working until very recently:

Posted By: SC

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 01/08/17 12:27 AM

Originally Posted By: mustachepete
Francine York died yesterday at 79.


Ah, some guys will post anything just as an excuse to include a photo of pointy boobs. lol
Posted By: DE NIRO

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 01/08/17 05:23 PM

Singer-songwriter Peter Sarstedt dies aged 75

http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-38548507
Posted By: Faithful1

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 01/08/17 09:17 PM

Sonny Franzese not doing well right now. Fell and injured his hip and has pneumonia as he approaches 100.
Posted By: Moe_Tilden

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 01/10/17 10:57 PM

Originally Posted By: Faithful1
Sonny Franzese not doing well right now. Fell and injured his hip and has pneumonia as he approaches 100.


If anyone deserves a long, painful death..
Posted By: Don Marco

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 01/13/17 02:08 PM

I would have thought that SC would have at least 5 or 6 by now.
Posted By: Faithful1

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 01/13/17 09:34 PM

William Peter Blatty, who wrote The Exorcist, died:
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/2608258/the-exorcist-william-p-blatty-dead-aged-89/
Posted By: SC

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 01/13/17 10:43 PM

Originally Posted By: Don Marco
I would have thought that SC would have at least 5 or 6 by now.



lol

What a sucky year (so far). Nobody's dying. cry
Posted By: helenwheels

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 01/14/17 12:33 PM

Lord Snowdon, famed photographer and ex-husband of Princess Margaret dies at 86


http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-11483331
Posted By: Faithful1

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 01/15/17 06:51 AM

Ex-Philadelphia mob boss Nicky Scarfo dies at 87
http://www.bigtrial.net/2017/01/report-nicodemo-scarfo-has-died-in.html
Posted By: BAM_233

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 01/16/17 02:08 AM

Former Hall of Fame wrestler, and possible murderer Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka has passed away at 73. Days after his murder charge dropped.

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/wrestler-jimmy-superfly-snuka-dead-73-article-1.2947005

This is my first point of the year
Posted By: DE NIRO

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 01/16/17 11:57 PM

Gene Cernan, last man to walk on Moon, dies aged 82

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-38641121
Posted By: Footreads

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 01/17/17 05:41 AM

Originally Posted By: BAM_233
Former Hall of Fame wrestler, and possible murderer Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka has passed away at 73. Days after his murder charge dropped.

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/wrestler-jimmy-superfly-snuka-dead-73-article-1.2947005

This is my first point of the year


He had the best move I ever saw. Flying off the top rope to head but a downed opponent.
Posted By: Footreads

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 01/17/17 05:44 AM

The best wrestler I have seen was never in the wwf his name was Lou thiez still flying around he was in his mid 60s when I saw him at the beacon theather.
Posted By: Faithful1

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 01/19/17 11:55 PM

Actor Miguel Ferrer dies at 61. I first noticed him in the original "Robocop."

https://www.yahoo.com/celebrity/miguel-ferrer-dies-ncis-los-211527976.html
Posted By: DE NIRO

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 01/20/17 12:29 AM

He was a good and underated actor. RIP
Posted By: Mr. Blonde

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 01/20/17 04:33 PM

Sad to hear. I remember him in Robocop and also the miniseries The Stand the most.
Posted By: Binnie_Coll

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 01/20/17 08:05 PM

question...... is jake lamotta ever going to die!
Posted By: thedudeabides87

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 01/25/17 04:52 PM

Butch Trucks from Allman Brothers Band and uncle of Derek Trucks died

http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment...ticle-1.2955241
Posted By: Faithful1

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 01/25/17 07:59 PM

Actress Mary Tyler Moore died at 80. Didn't realize she was that far up there. A big part of my life growing up. "Dick Van Dyke Show" and "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" were regular viewing when I was a kid.
Posted By: J Geoff

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 01/25/17 08:49 PM

Originally Posted By: Faithful1
Actress Mary Tyler Moore died at 80. Didn't realize she was that far up there. A big part of my life growing up.


Same here. What a shame frown But still surprised she was only on 2 DP lists.
Posted By: olivant

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 01/25/17 09:21 PM

I have a personal note from Bob Newhart that my wife secured for me and I have an autographed picture of MTM that my wife also secured for me. I treasure that since I never missed the MTM Show.
Posted By: BAM_233

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 01/26/17 01:35 AM

Originally Posted By: J Geoff
Originally Posted By: Faithful1
Actress Mary Tyler Moore died at 80. Didn't realize she was that far up there. A big part of my life growing up.


Same here. What a shame frown But still surprised she was only on 2 DP lists.


Same. I would have figured that she was a high pick since she has been dealing with diabetes since her early 30's. From what I read before, she was going or gone blind.
Posted By: Don Marco

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 01/26/17 02:05 PM

I had her on my list a few years ago and took her off. I really enjoyed her work and still think that the "Chuckles the Clown" episode was one of the funniest shows I have ever seen. Saw her statue in Minneapolis a few years ago.
Posted By: Faithful1

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 01/27/17 05:44 AM

"Mannix" star Mike Connors dies at 91
Posted By: Mignon

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 01/27/17 05:47 PM

Originally Posted By: Don Marco
I had her on my list a few years ago and took her off. I really enjoyed her work and still think that the "Chuckles the Clown" episode was one of the funniest shows I have ever seen. Saw her statue in Minneapolis a few years ago.


I think I did too.
Posted By: olivant

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 01/28/17 01:47 AM

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mike Connors, who starred as a hard-hitting private eye on the long-running television series "Mannix," has died. He was 91.

The actor died surrounded by family Thursday afternoon at a Los Angeles hospital from complications of leukemia that had been diagnosed a week earlier, said his son-in-law, Mike Condon.
Posted By: BAM_233

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 01/28/17 01:49 AM

Elephant Man, and Alien actor John Hurt has passed away at the age of 77 from pancreatic cancer. RIP

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/john-hurt-dead-elephant-man-809521
Posted By: Faithful1

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 01/28/17 03:02 AM

And yet another one...
Actress Barbara Hale, 94, former star of "Perry Mason."

http://variety.com/2017/tv/news/barbara-hale-dead-perry-mason-secretary-della-street-1201971817/

2017 isn't off to a good start.
Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 01/28/17 03:13 PM

Wow! So many passing and it's only January. frown I liked Mannix and as a kid always remember watching Perry Mason and even later episodes when it returned in the 90s I think.

TIS
Posted By: olivant

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 01/28/17 04:28 PM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette
Wow! So many passing and it's only January. frown I liked Mannix and as a kid always remember watching Perry Mason and even later episodes when it returned in the 90s I think.

TIS


Like you TIS, I always watched Mannix and never missed Perry Mason. It came on past my bedtime, but I would sometimes get to watch it. The last time I saw Mike was on an episode of Two and a Half Men
Posted By: BAM_233

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 01/29/17 12:26 AM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette
Wow! So many passing and it's only January. frown I liked Mannix and as a kid always remember watching Perry Mason and even later episodes when it returned in the 90s I think.

TIS


It probably will get worse throughout the year. It looked like Bush Sr was almost at the end last week. But, like last January, we lost an iconic star and a well liked and known actor.
Posted By: SC

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 01/29/17 01:00 AM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette
Wow! So many passing and it's only January.



Beside the last few days it's actually been a very quiet January for celebrity deaths.
Posted By: Faithful1

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 01/31/17 09:24 PM

Here's another: British singer and bass player for King Crimson, Uriah Heep and Asia, John Wetton, dies of cancer at 67:

http://www.guitarworld.com/artist-news/john-wetton-bassist-asia-and-king-crimson-has-died-67/30616
Posted By: DE NIRO

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 02/02/17 04:29 PM

Sopranos and Goodfellas star Frank Pellegrino dies at 72

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/art...asses-away.html
Posted By: bigboy

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 02/02/17 08:37 PM

Did everyone miss that great Italian singer- Buddy Greco, died in Jan
Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 02/02/17 11:02 PM

Originally Posted By: DE NIRO
Sopranos and Goodfellas star Frank Pellegrino dies at 72

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/art...asses-away.html


Oh yea, I remember him.

My grandmother's maiden name was Pellegrino and I had a Great Uncle Frank Pellegrino. smile


smile
TIS
Posted By: Moe_Tilden

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 02/06/17 02:57 PM

Springboks legend, Joost Van Der Westhuizen.

http://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/sp...5-35427302.html
Posted By: Mignon

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 02/07/17 11:35 PM

Corey Irwin

Please update I had him.
Posted By: Faithful1

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 02/08/17 02:41 AM

Actor Richard Hatch of "Battlestar Galactica" dead at 71:
https://www.yahoo.com/tv/battlestar-galacticas-richard-hatch-dead-234924852.html
Posted By: olivant

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 02/08/17 03:24 AM

Irwin Corey, who Lenny Bruce once called “one of the most brilliant comedians of all time,” has died at 102.
Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 02/08/17 06:30 PM

I knew that KNEW who Richard Hatch was, tho I never watched his tv show. I realized the first time I saw him was in a tv movie called "Deadman's Curve" which was the story of CA singing duo, Jan & Dean. He played Jan Berry. I know I've seen him in movies but for some reason that's movie I remembered. Always thought he was cute. wink

Can't say I remember Irwin Corey but wow, 102? Amazing!

RIP


TIS
Posted By: olivant

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 02/08/17 06:33 PM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette


Can't say I remember Irwin Corey but wow, 102? Amazing!

RIP


TIS


Surely you saw Car Wash!
Posted By: getthesenets

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 02/08/17 06:43 PM

Oli,

Just now I remember, The Professor. He was in the introduction to the first RUNDMC video that I saw, RockBox
Posted By: olivant

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 02/08/17 07:52 PM

Originally Posted By: getthesenets
Oli,

Just now I remember, The Professor. He was in the introduction to the first RUNDMC video that I saw, RockBox


Correctamundo.
Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 02/08/17 08:30 PM

Originally Posted By: olivant
Originally Posted By: getthesenets
Oli,

Just now I remember, The Professor. He was in the introduction to the first RUNDMC video that I saw, RockBox


Correctamundo.



Thanks Fonzie!! Ehhhhhh whistle



TIS
Posted By: Mignon

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 02/08/17 09:41 PM

At first I thought Richard Hatch was the guy who played with Stallone in the Rambo movies.
Posted By: hoodlum

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 02/09/17 02:18 AM

Originally Posted By: Faithful1
Actor Richard Hatch of "Battlestar Galactica" dead at 71:
https://www.yahoo.com/tv/battlestar-galacticas-richard-hatch-dead-234924852.html
My old associate newscaster Lucy Noland,implied ,as the way we all use 2 remember our crushes,in high school of course,or in my case ,Jaclyn Smith,,that she fantasized (aka)(rubbing herself)oooh..what a thought..about richard hatch..I wish my mouth was there 2 get the drippings..Lucy ..Im sorry ,but I love u..miss u.!
Posted By: Footreads

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 02/09/17 07:03 AM

Originally Posted By: Mignon
Corey Irwin

Please update I had him.


I
He was a funny guy. There was a night club here in NYC called the upstairs at the down stairs. He appeared their so did Joan Rivers we used to see both of then their it was for comedians.
Posted By: J Geoff

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 02/12/17 07:42 PM


Grammy-winning musician Al Jarreau dies at 76
Posted By: Faithful1

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 02/12/17 11:03 PM

Originally Posted By: J Geoff


Wow. He went quickly. He only announced retirement a few days ago. Loved his smooth voice. RIP
Posted By: Footreads

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 02/13/17 11:21 AM

When you reach a certain age nothing surprises you when people die.

There are s few people that I am still friendly with that are still alive. But I only have two real friends that are still breathing. The rest are only a memory.

You think the kids inlaws are waiting for you to kick off so they can divide the inheritance. smile
Posted By: Don Marco

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 02/13/17 08:34 PM

I have to bring up that the grim reaper himself (SC) also had Irwin Corey on his list.
Posted By: SC

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 02/13/17 08:51 PM

Originally Posted By: Don Marco
I have to bring up that the grim reaper himself (SC) also had Irwin Corey on his list.


Geoff made the last updates and he left me out on Corey. I was gonna wait a week or two and make a big stink about it. ohwell
Posted By: J Geoff

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 02/13/17 08:57 PM

Originally Posted By: SC
Geoff made the last updates and he left me out on Corey.

I think I was still confused by Mig's "Corey Irwin" and missed it... wink
Posted By: Mignon

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 02/14/17 04:47 AM

Originally Posted By: J Geoff
Originally Posted By: SC
Geoff made the last updates and he left me out on Corey.

I think I was still confused by Mig's "Corey Irwin" and missed it... wink


Oops my bad. Thanks for giving me the credit Geoff. Smooches!!
Posted By: Signor Vitelli

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 02/18/17 07:49 PM

Off the top of my balding, pointed little head, these should be updated:

Zsa Zsa Gabor should be removed from Mig’s list, as she died in 2016.

Maureen O’Hara should be removed from Mikey Sunset’s list; she died in 2015.

XDCX should get credit for John Hurt.


Signor V. (Who still has no "kills" this year! eek )
Posted By: getthesenets

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 02/19/17 02:10 AM

Wrestling legends Ivan Koloff and George "The Animal" Steele both reported dead today.
Posted By: BAM_233

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 02/21/17 12:38 AM

Just saw that David Cassidy is battling from dementia. That will be a name to sadly add in a few years. His mother is still around as well.

http://people.com/celebrity/david-cassidy-dementia/
Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 02/21/17 04:09 PM

Originally Posted By: BAM_233
Just saw that David Cassidy is battling from dementia. That will be a name to sadly add in a few years. His mother is still around as well.

http://people.com/celebrity/david-cassidy-dementia/


I know. I am so sorry to hear that. I'm guessing he has the "early onset dementia" (which occurs in your 60s) which from what I read IS hereditary, since it seems to run in his family. AND Glen Campbell a couple years ago also announced he suffered from it.

Sad news indeed. frown


TIS
Posted By: Faithful1

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 02/21/17 09:19 PM

Originally Posted By: BAM_233
Just saw that David Cassidy is battling from dementia. That will be a name to sadly add in a few years. His mother is still around as well.

http://people.com/celebrity/david-cassidy-dementia/


David Cassidy's mother isn't Shirley Jones, but Evelyn Ward, who died in 2012. Jones is Cassidy's stepmother.
Posted By: BAM_233

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 02/22/17 02:13 AM

Originally Posted By: Faithful1
Originally Posted By: BAM_233
Just saw that David Cassidy is battling from dementia. That will be a name to sadly add in a few years. His mother is still around as well.

http://people.com/celebrity/david-cassidy-dementia/


David Cassidy's mother isn't Shirley Jones, but Evelyn Ward, who died in 2012. Jones is Cassidy's stepmother.


Whoops, my mistake. I also know that his father was also famous, but probably not as much as Shirley and David were.

Also, I remember reading an report almost to the year that Glen Campbell entered the last stage of Alzheimers. I hope he can be at peace soon.
Posted By: getthesenets

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 02/22/17 02:30 AM

with respect and not trying to offend anyone, get the feeling that Cassidy's revelation isn't true and a p.r. move to hide alcoholism.

My maternal grandmother suffered from form of dementia during her final days, so I'm obviously not making light of it. Saw the footage of him stumbling around the other day ..slurring words,etc....and that's consistent with just plain being drunk.
Posted By: BAM_233

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 02/22/17 06:02 AM

Originally Posted By: getthesenets
with respect and not trying to offend anyone, get the feeling that Cassidy's revelation isn't true and a p.r. move to hide alcoholism.

My maternal grandmother suffered from form of dementia during her final days, so I'm obviously not making light of it. Saw the footage of him stumbling around the other day ..slurring words,etc....and that's consistent with just plain being drunk.


I understand that statement, and had that thought as well. Especially, since his father also suffered from alcoholism. But, being drunk can mask symptoms of someone who is suffering from dementia, or Alzheimers. Rita Hayworth is a case like that, with her getting kicked off a flight while possibly drunk. It pretty much masked what would be diagnosed in 1980 as Alzheimers. We will see in time though.
Posted By: Moe_Tilden

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 02/26/17 04:40 PM

Bill Paxton.

I loved him in Aliens and True Lies.

R.I.P.
Posted By: SC

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 02/26/17 08:47 PM

Judge Wapner joins those pleading their last case in 2017. He died today after a brief illness. He was 97.

He was on a few lists here; I'll update the main scorecard later.
Posted By: BAM_233

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 02/27/17 01:52 AM

Originally Posted By: Moe_Tilden
Bill Paxton.

I loved him in Aliens and True Lies.

R.I.P.


Was shocking hear. Complications from heart surgery. RIP
Posted By: J Geoff

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 02/27/17 08:17 AM

Originally Posted By: Signor Vitelli
Off the top of my balding, pointed little head, these should be updated:....

Thanks, plus added Wapner for my first. ohwell
Posted By: DE NIRO

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 03/04/17 03:42 PM

Míriam Colón who played Tony Montana's mum in Scarface died yesterday aged 80.
Posted By: SC

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 03/18/17 10:26 PM

Chuck Berry, the legendary rock n roller, has died today at age 90.
Posted By: DE NIRO

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 03/18/17 10:33 PM

I just saw this. One of the pioneers of 50's Rock and Roll and a true great..

RIP..
Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 03/18/17 10:45 PM

Awww! I'm so sorry to hear. Everybody knows Chuck Berry. Yes a true pioneer for sure.


RIP Chuck Berry frown


http://www.cnn.com/2017/03/18/entertainment/chuck-berry-dies/



TIS
Posted By: mustachepete

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 03/19/17 12:45 AM

I don't know if Berry was still performing, but he was until recently. When I saw him, a couple times he got lost in a loop somewhere. He went back to the start of the song each time, sang it fresh. It was almost 20 years ago, on a "see them while you can" bill with Little Richard and Jerry Lee Lewis. Berry's the first to go.

There was no one better. RIP
Posted By: BAM_233

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 03/19/17 01:21 AM

Originally Posted By: mustachepete
I don't know if Berry was still performing, but he was until recently. When I saw him, a couple times he got lost in a loop somewhere. He went back to the start of the song each time, sang it fresh. It was almost 20 years ago, on a "see them while you can" bill with Little Richard and Jerry Lee Lewis. Berry's the first to go.

There was no one better. RIP


Actually, it was announced last year that he would release a new album this year. No idea if that will happen now or not

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2016/oct/18/chuck-berry-new-album-first-in-38-years?CMP=twt_gu

When I heard this, I figured it would be similar like Bowie and Cohen where he will pass after it was released. RIP
Posted By: Faithful1

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 03/19/17 05:15 AM

The only founders of rock and roll still alive (as far as I can recall) are Little Richard and Fats Domino. Richard is 84 and Fats is 89.
Posted By: BAM_233

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 03/19/17 05:52 AM

Originally Posted By: Faithful1
The only founders of rock and roll still alive (as far as I can recall) are Little Richard and Fats Domino. Richard is 84 and Fats is 89.


If Domino makes it past this year, he will replace Berry for 2018. Thing is, I believe Fats has had history of bad health for some years now. It's still weird to see these three outlive a lot of the legends that would be inspired from them.
Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 03/19/17 12:58 PM

Originally Posted By: BAM_233
Originally Posted By: Faithful1
The only founders of rock and roll still alive (as far as I can recall) are Little Richard and Fats Domino. Richard is 84 and Fats is 89.


If Domino makes it past this year, he will replace Berry for 2018. Thing is, I believe Fats has had history of bad health for some years now. It's still weird to see these three outlive a lot of the legends that would be inspired from them.


Jerry Lee Lewis is still alive. He's 81. Off the top of my head, he's the only other one of that generation that I can think of. Maybe there's more. confused


TIS
Posted By: mustachepete

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 03/19/17 01:43 PM

Don Everly is still around at 80. I think he's probably closest to Richard-Lewis-Domino, though not quite in the same category.
Posted By: SC

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 03/19/17 03:05 PM

Jimmy Breslin, the award-winning columnist for NYC papers and author of many great novels died today at age 86. Breslin wrote "The Gang that Couldn't Shoot Straight" a novel based on the Joey Gallo times. He often reported on organized crime an a colorful, bold way and I always enjoyed his columns. He was a key figure in the Son of Sam killings in 1977 NYC and wrote a good novel about it afterwards (".44").
Posted By: olivant

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 03/19/17 11:58 PM

Too bad about Jimmy. He was good.

Mike Aktari, who appeared on the Style Network's Jerseylicious from 2010-12, has died at age 28.

The reality star died in his hometown of Westbury, New York, on Monday, according to TMZ. The cause of death is not yet known, but police reportedly say that foul play is not suspected.
Posted By: U talkin' da me ??

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 03/20/17 04:52 AM

RIP Chuck Berry --- Already a Legend in '57

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 03/20/17 02:54 PM

Awwww! Very nice picture!!!

smile


TIS
Posted By: Moe_Tilden

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 03/20/17 03:38 PM

I will never think of him the same after seeing what he liked to do to white prostitutes.

Don't make the mistake I did and google it.

Leave the memories alone.
Posted By: Don Marco

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 03/20/17 05:20 PM

David Rockefeller - 101 years old
Posted By: SC

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 03/20/17 06:26 PM

Originally Posted By: Don Marco
David Rockefeller - 101 years old


The last of his generation.
Posted By: helenwheels

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 03/20/17 06:52 PM

Chuck is up in heaven....smiling down on us ladies as we pee.
Posted By: DE NIRO

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 03/20/17 07:26 PM

Time for an update me thinks. I've had two picks in three days. smile
Posted By: BAM_233

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 03/21/17 04:42 AM

Originally Posted By: DE NIRO
Time for an update me thinks. I've had two picks in three days. smile


Ugh, why did I have to limit myself on only two hundred year-old picks. Either I am tied or still in the lead.
Posted By: SC

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 03/21/17 06:45 AM

Originally Posted By: BAM_233

Ugh, why did I have to limit myself on only two hundred year-old picks. Either I am tied or still in the lead.



Nope. Don Marco has surged into the top spot.
Posted By: BAM_233

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 03/21/17 07:05 AM

Originally Posted By: SC
Originally Posted By: BAM_233

Ugh, why did I have to limit myself on only two hundred year-old picks. Either I am tied or still in the lead.



Nope. Don Marco has surged into the top spot.


Only because he has the judge in his pocket
Posted By: Moe_Tilden

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 03/21/17 04:39 PM

Martin McGuinness

https://www.rte.ie/news/2017/0321/861294-martin-mcguinness-tributes/
Posted By: SC

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 03/22/17 08:14 AM

Chuck Barris gonged himself. The creator of "The Gong Show" died yesterday at age 87. Nobody here had picked him to go.
Posted By: Footreads

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 03/22/17 08:44 AM

I liked that show just don't remember why I liked that show?
Posted By: Alfanosgirl

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 03/22/17 05:55 PM

Originally Posted By: Footreads
I liked that show just don't remember why I liked that show?


There's a game show thread on here somewhere. We talk about this show in particular. It was a great game show. So fun.
Posted By: Alfanosgirl

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 03/22/17 05:55 PM

Originally Posted By: SC
Chuck Barris gonged himself. The creator of "The Gong Show" died yesterday at age 87. Nobody here had picked him to go.


Gonged himself. You're no good, SC. lol RIP
Posted By: DE NIRO

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 03/24/17 07:40 PM

The best friend of John Lennon, Pete Shotton died today aged 75.

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/tributes-paid-after-john-lennons-12793611

Any real Beatles fan will know of Pete.
Posted By: olivant

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 04/04/17 04:26 PM

Rose Hamlin:

https://www.yahoo.com/music/angel-baby-singer-dead-71-213202198.html
Posted By: Alfanosgirl

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 04/04/17 05:12 PM



RIP Rosie.

Hope that song dies too. Can't stand it. Gang banger song.
Posted By: olivant

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 04/04/17 06:14 PM

Originally Posted By: Alfanosgirl


RIP Rosie.

Hope that song dies too. Can't stand it. Gang banger song.


Whoa! Why?
Posted By: Alfanosgirl

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 04/04/17 06:34 PM

Originally Posted By: olivant
Originally Posted By: Alfanosgirl


RIP Rosie.

Hope that song dies too. Can't stand it. Gang banger song.


Whoa! Why?


Oli, growing up here going to school with the Mexican gang bangers, cholos and cholas, I would dj at some of their parties with my friends. Angel Baby, I'm Your Puppet and anything by War was played at least a half dozen times. Lol. Believe it or not I made a few friends with these gang bangers, cholos, vatos, whatever you want to call them. Whenever somebody got shot or some poor innocent kid was killed the song sung at the funeral was always Angel Baby. So, I can't listen to that song without being reminded of gang bangers.
Posted By: Mikey_Sunset

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 04/06/17 06:26 PM

Don Rickles - RIP.

His influence is felt to this day. especially with newer comics like Big Jay Oakerson.
Posted By: mustachepete

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 04/06/17 07:25 PM

I guess it says something about the priorities in my upbringing - when I was a kid one of the few things that would justify my staying up as late as 11:30 was to see Rickles's monologue when he hosted The Tonight Show.

My parents didn't raise no hockey pucks.
Posted By: Alfanosgirl

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 04/06/17 11:47 PM

RIP Don Rickles
Posted By: olivant

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 04/07/17 12:22 AM

"Asians are nice people, but they burn a lot of shirts."

"Is that your wife, sir? Jesus... what was it, a train?"

"[Robert] De Niro is sitting there, he's one of the great actors of our time. You ask him."

"You [Ronald Reagan] are a politician. Black, white, Jew, gentile, we’re all working for one cause: to figure out how you became governor."

We're losing the great ones.
Posted By: Raven

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 04/07/17 12:27 AM

Wait, Don Rickles died? He was great in Casino.
Posted By: Faithful1

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 04/07/17 12:32 AM

Originally Posted By: Alfanosgirl


RIP Rosie.

Hope that song dies too. Can't stand it. Gang banger song.


About 25 years ago I was going to get guitar lessons from an instructor named Joey Tafolla, but then he went big time. Little did I know that he was Rosie's nephew. RIP
Posted By: Alfanosgirl

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 04/08/17 03:46 AM

Originally Posted By: Faithful1
Originally Posted By: Alfanosgirl


RIP Rosie.

Hope that song dies too. Can't stand it. Gang banger song.


About 25 years ago I was going to get guitar lessons from an instructor named Joey Tafolla, but then he went big time. Little did I know that he was Rosie's nephew. RIP


Bummer you missed out on the lessons. I'm picturing you with the long hair band look now lol.
Posted By: DE NIRO

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 04/15/17 05:47 PM

World's oldest person Emma Morano dies at 117

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-39610937
Posted By: Moe_Tilden

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 04/15/17 06:12 PM

Originally Posted By: DE NIRO
World's oldest person Emma Morano dies at 117

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-39610937


She didn't look a day over 116.
Posted By: DE NIRO

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 04/15/17 07:01 PM

Clifton James best known for his roles as Sheriff J.W. Pepper alongside Roger Moore in the James Bond films Live and Let Die (1973) and The Man with the Golden Gun (1974), died aged 95.





I and Don Marco picked him..
Posted By: Faithful1

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 04/23/17 01:18 AM

Actress Erin Moran, 56, of "Happy Days," died.

http://fox6now.com/2017/04/22/tmz-happy-days-star-erin-moran-passes-away-at-56/
Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 04/23/17 01:56 AM

Originally Posted By: Faithful1



I just read that. Wow. Tho I'm kind of surprised I'm really not. I know she had a real messed up life, living on the streets and I think drug abuse. Sorry to hear. Only 56. frown


TIS
Posted By: BAM_233

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 04/25/17 01:41 AM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette
Originally Posted By: Faithful1



I just read that. Wow. Tho I'm kind of surprised I'm really not. I know she had a real messed up life, living on the streets and I think drug abuse. Sorry to hear. Only 56. frown


TIS


Surprising enough, throat cancer is said to be what killed her. No drugs were found in her system at the time.

http://people.com/tv/erin-moran-happy-days-costar-anson-williams-talks-throat-cancer/
Posted By: Faithful1

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 04/25/17 03:04 AM

I think she was a heavy smoker, so that would explain it.
Posted By: merlino

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 04/25/17 02:18 PM

Mean Gene Okerlund was on my plane yesterday and he does not look too good and now elton john.....
Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 04/25/17 02:37 PM

Originally Posted By: merlino
Mean Gene Okerlund was on my plane yesterday and he does not look too good and now elton john.....


Wait! Elton John? uhwhat I read yesterday he was home from hospital. Is his condition worse than an infection???? I hope not.


Re: Erin Moran, it was determined she likely died of cancer, tho not sure what kind. Also, I believe report said (surprisingly) that no drugs were in her system.


TIS
Posted By: merlino

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 04/25/17 03:12 PM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette
Originally Posted By: merlino
Mean Gene Okerlund was on my plane yesterday and he does not look too good and now elton john.....


Wait! Elton John? uhwhat I read yesterday he was home from hospital. Is his condition worse than an infection???? I hope not.


Re: Erin Moran, it was determined she likely died of cancer, tho not sure what kind. Also, I believe report said (surprisingly) that no drugs were in her system.


TIS


maybe he is home now last I read yesterday he was in bad shape over some bacterial infection he got, elton john is a genius hope he is getting on the mend
Posted By: olivant

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 04/26/17 12:49 AM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette



Re: Erin Moran, it was determined she likely died of cancer, tho not sure what kind. Also, I believe report said (surprisingly) that no drugs were in her system.


TIS


Spleen among others.
Posted By: BAM_233

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 04/26/17 04:24 AM

Originally Posted By: merlino
Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette
Originally Posted By: merlino
Mean Gene Okerlund was on my plane yesterday and he does not look too good and now elton john.....


Wait! Elton John? uhwhat I read yesterday he was home from hospital. Is his condition worse than an infection???? I hope not.


Re: Erin Moran, it was determined she likely died of cancer, tho not sure what kind. Also, I believe report said (surprisingly) that no drugs were in her system.


TIS


maybe he is home now last I read yesterday he was in bad shape over some bacterial infection he got, elton john is a genius hope he is getting on the mend


Elton John is supposed to be stable now, and resting at home. He did cancel dates up til July I believe. Either way, his body is probably still weak and stressed from the week long hospital visit. Hope it's not something that will effect him from now on.
Posted By: DE NIRO

Re: 2016 Dead Pool - 05/02/17 07:36 PM

Any chance of an update. smile
Posted By: mustachepete

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 05/06/17 10:33 PM

Quinn O'Hara, 76, was one of the legion of young actresses who hit Hollywood in the 60s. She was in some Jerry Lewis movies, The Ghost in the Invisible Bikini, and a ton of TV shows:

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/qu...-was-76-1000869

Posted By: olivant

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 05/15/17 04:38 AM

Powers Boothe, an Emmy-winning character actor whose credits included “Nashville,” “The Avengers” and “Deadwood,” died Sunday at age 68.
Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 05/15/17 04:43 PM

Originally Posted By: olivant
Powers Boothe, an Emmy-winning character actor whose credits included “Nashville,” “The Avengers” and “Deadwood,” died Sunday at age 68.


The first movie I remember seeing him in was way back where he played Jim Jones. I don't remember the title, but he was excellent!

RIP frown


TIS
Posted By: Mr. Blonde

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 05/15/17 05:14 PM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette
Originally Posted By: olivant
Powers Boothe, an Emmy-winning character actor whose credits included “Nashville,” “The Avengers” and “Deadwood,” died Sunday at age 68.


The first movie I remember seeing him in was way back where he played Jim Jones. I don't remember the title, but he was excellent!

RIP frown


TIS


That was Guyana. I agree he was excellent there. Also remember him fondly from Tombstone, Deadwood, and the original Red Dawn. He also elevated Sudden Death to a much higher level than it would have been otherwise.

RIP
Posted By: BAM_233

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 05/16/17 12:38 AM

Well, a monster is finally gone from this world. Ian Brady died in jail from lung cancer at 79. Ian Brady, along with his lover Myra Hindley, sexually assaulted and murdered around 5 young victims, known as the Moors murders. Hindley has been roasting in hell since 2002. I hope the families that were affected from this reached some sort of peace.

http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-39929538

EDIT: Also, just noticed that De Niro is the only one who picked him
Posted By: DE NIRO

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 05/16/17 04:26 PM

Update Please.

My updates:

Don RIckles
Clifton James
Ian Brady
Posted By: Mignon

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 05/16/17 06:23 PM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette
Originally Posted By: olivant
Powers Boothe, an Emmy-winning character actor whose credits included “Nashville,” “The Avengers” and “Deadwood,” died Sunday at age 68.


The first movie I remember seeing him in was way back where he played Jim Jones. I don't remember the title, but he was excellent!

RIP frown


TIS


TIS, That movie was called Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones. He was also in that TV mini series Hatfield & McCoys.
Posted By: Faithful1

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 05/16/17 06:40 PM

Whatever film or TV series he was in, he always added with his great acting skills. He could play any role. When he played Jim Jones in "The Guyana Tragedy" I thought he WAS Jim Jones. He was on "Marvel's Agents of Shield" not too long ago as a Hydra villain.
Posted By: thedudeabides87

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 05/18/17 10:15 AM

Soundgarden and Audioslave singer Chris Cornell died

http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment...ticle-1.3175490
Posted By: olivant

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 05/18/17 07:37 PM

Also, I liked Boothe as Roman General Aetius in the movie Attila. I just realized that he was in Tombstone.
Posted By: SC

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 05/23/17 01:48 PM

Roger Moore, the actor most famous for his James Bond movies, died at age 89.
Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 05/23/17 02:41 PM

Yea, I just heard about Roger Moore. Tho I've seen a few Bond movies, I was never a huge fan. However, I remember way back when he was in the tv series "The Saint." Was on late at night on weekends, but I use to watch.

I didn't know he had cancer. frown

RIP


TIS
Posted By: Alfanosgirl

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 05/23/17 05:42 PM

RIP I always thought he was the MOST CHARMIMG James Bond out of all the actors who played that role.
Posted By: DE NIRO

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 05/23/17 07:34 PM

Roger Moore was always my favorite bond growing up. If you want to picture a typical Englishman them Roger Moore typifys the English man..

RIP

I picked him..
Posted By: mustachepete

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 05/24/17 02:16 PM

Dina Merrill also died, at 93. She was a candidate to be the next Grace Kelly, but was handicapped by being several years older than Grace (who's now been dead for 35 years):

http://variety.com/2017/film/news/dina-merrill-dead-butterfield-8-cliff-robertson-1202440974/

Posted By: Faithful1

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 05/27/17 08:20 PM

Country/blues rock legend Gregg Allman dies at 69
http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/rock/7759662/gregg-allman-dead
Posted By: mustachepete

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 05/27/17 11:24 PM

Jim Bunning, Hall of Fame pitcher (and policitician), RIP at 85.

http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/news/jim...bq1dldmadnr6ow8
Posted By: Raven

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 05/28/17 06:51 PM

Originally Posted By: mustachepete
Dina Merrill also died, at 93. She was a candidate to be the next Grace Kelly, but was handicapped by being several years older than Grace (who's now been dead for 35 years):

http://variety.com/2017/film/news/dina-merrill-dead-butterfield-8-cliff-robertson-1202440974/



I've never heard of this lady but she is beautiful.

Shame about Gregg Allman. I am a big fan. He was underrated.



Posted By: olivant

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 05/29/17 07:09 PM

Frank Deford, legendary sportswriter, dies at age 78

Frank Deford, one of the sharpest and most affable sportswriters in American journalistic history, died Sunday at the age of 78. Deford’s decades-long career reached from the daily newspaper to the smartphone screen, covering every medium in between. A Sports Illustrated contributor since 1962, Deford also created memorable television segments for outlets including HBO and CNN. His weekly sports segments on NPR, which he concluded earlier this month, showcased his characteristic wit, insight, curiosity, and compassion.
Posted By: DE NIRO

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 05/31/17 02:02 PM

My list still needs updating:

Don RIckles
Clifton James
Ian Brady
Roger Moore
Posted By: olivant

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 06/04/17 09:47 PM

Former major leaguer Jim Piersall, who bared his soul about his struggles with mental illness in his book "Fear Strikes Out," has died. He was 87. Piersall died Saturday at a care facility in Wheaton, Illinois, after a monthslong illness, according to the Boston Red Sox, for whom Piersall played for seven of his 17 seasons in the majors.

Piersall's on-field antics when he first broke into the majors with the Red Sox full-time in 1952 cracked up fans and provided fodder for newspaper columnists. In one game against the St. Louis Browns, he made pig noises and mocked the odd throwing motion of aging Hall of Fame pitcher Satchel Paige.

But Piersall also had furious arguments with umpires, broke down sobbing one day when told he wouldn't play and got into a fistfight with the New York Yankees' Billy Martin at Fenway Park, followed minutes later by a scuffle with a teammate.

"Almost everybody except the umpires and the Red Sox thought I was a riot," Piersall said in the 1955 autobiography, later made into a movie starring Anthony Perkins and Karl Malden. "My wife knew I was sick, yet she was helpless to stop my mad rush towards a mental collapse. The Red Sox couldn't figure out how to handle me. I was a problem child."

He played 56 games in the majors before being admitted to a mental hospital with what was later diagnosed as bipolar disorder. He wrote in his book that he had almost no memory of the season or his time in the hospital. He returned to the majors in 1953 "sound and healthy" thanks to "shock treatments, faith, a wonderful wife, a fine doctor and loyal friends." He went public to shatter society's stereotypes of the mentally ill.
Posted By: SC

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 06/05/17 07:20 AM

Originally Posted By: olivant
Former major leaguer Jim Piersall, who bared his soul about his struggles with mental illness in his book "Fear Strikes Out," has died. He was 87. Piersall died Saturday at a care facility in Wheaton, Illinois, after a monthslong illness, according to the Boston Red Sox, for whom Piersall played for seven of his 17 seasons in the majors.


Piersall was "famous" for running the bases backwards after he hit his 100th career homerun. Also, one of his incidents involved charging the mound and throwing his batting helmut at pitcher, Jim Bunning in the early '60s. Bunning just died last week.

Piersall, depsite all the attention to his emotional issues, was a decent ballplayer.
Posted By: Signor Vitelli

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 06/05/17 06:25 PM

Two more to add:

Actor Peter Sallis died June 2 at age 96. (He was on Don Marco's list.)

Actress Elena Verdugo died May 30 at age 92. (She was on my list.)

Yeah, I'd say it was time for an update! whistle


Signor V.
Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 06/05/17 06:29 PM

Originally Posted By: Signor Vitelli
Two more to add:

Actor Peter Sallis died June 2 at age 96. (He was on Don Marco's list.)

Actress Elena Verdugo died May 30 at age 92. (She was on my list.)

Yeah, I'd say it was time for an update! whistle


Signor V.



SV, I knew Elena Verdugo rang a bell. My first thought was she played a nurse on tv. Sure enough, I googled her and remembered she was on Marcus Welby. smile


TIS
Posted By: olivant

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 06/06/17 02:43 AM

How many of ya'll remember 77 Sunset Strip?

https://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/news/roger-...8euf?li=BBnbfcL
Posted By: hoodlum

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 06/06/17 03:45 AM

Smith was 1 lucky fella, 4 obvious reasons..A.M. was a major obsession of mine since childhood.
Posted By: DE NIRO

Re: 2016 Dead Pool - 06/06/17 02:26 PM

Please update for me Emma Morano who died in April.

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-39610937


Please update for me Edwin Tipper who died in February.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Tipper
Posted By: RollinBones

Re: 2016 Dead Pool - 06/10/17 04:53 PM

Adam West dead at 88..
Posted By: Alfanosgirl

Re: 2016 Dead Pool - 06/10/17 06:00 PM

RIP Adam West
Posted By: Footreads

Re: 2016 Dead Pool - 06/11/17 12:20 AM

You know who was interviewed about him. The girl who played cat women Julie Newmar.
Posted By: BAM_233

Re: 2016 Dead Pool - 06/17/17 01:37 AM

Just saw that Jerry Lewis (the comedian) has been in the hospital since the 2nd of June for UT infection, but has faced other complications while being treated.

http://news3lv.com/news/local/entertainer-jerry-lewis-remains-in-las-vegas-hospital
Posted By: olivant

Re: 2016 Dead Pool - 06/17/17 04:39 AM

John G. Avildsen, who won an Oscar for directing the original “Rocky” (1976), starring Sylvester Stallone, and also directed all three of the original “Karate Kid” films, has died in Los Angeles. He was 81.
Posted By: olivant

Re: 2016 Dead Pool - 06/18/17 03:43 AM

Actor Stephen Furst, best known for his performances as the hapless Flounder in Animal House and put-upon rookie doc Eliott Axelrod on St. Elsewhere, died yesterday at his home in Moorpark, California, near Los Angeles, due to complications from diabetes.
Posted By: olivant

Re: 2016 Dead Pool - 06/19/17 06:16 PM

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Carrie Fisher's autopsy report shows the actress had cocaine in her system when she fell ill on a plane last year, but investigators could not determine what impact the cocaine and other drugs found in her system had on her death.

The report released Monday states Fisher may have taken cocaine three days before the Dec. 23 flight on which she became ill. She died four days later.

It also found traces of heroin and MDMA, which is also known as ecstasy, but that they could not determine when Fisher had taken those drugs. The findings were based on toxicology screenings done on samples taken when the "Star Wars" actress arrived at a Los Angeles hospital.
Posted By: mustachepete

Re: 2016 Dead Pool - 06/20/17 02:43 AM

Bill Dana, television's Jose Jimenez, died at 92:

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/19/arts/...dies-at-92.html
Posted By: olivant

Re: 2016 Dead Pool - 06/20/17 06:10 PM

Originally Posted By: mustachepete
Bill Dana, television's Jose Jimenez, died at 92:

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/19/arts/...dies-at-92.html


How in the world did he become such a popular comedian without using foul language and being, otherwise, a decent performer?
Posted By: SC

Re: 2016 Dead Pool - 06/20/17 06:36 PM

Originally Posted By: olivant
Originally Posted By: mustachepete
Bill Dana, television's Jose Jimenez, died at 92:

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/19/arts/...dies-at-92.html


How in the world did he become such a popular comedian without using foul language and being, otherwise, a decent performer?


Times were different then. He'd cause a ruckus today with all the PC stuff.
Posted By: Footreads

Re: 2016 Dead Pool - 06/21/17 06:28 PM

Bill Dana goes on the ed Sullivan show dressed like an astronaut. Sullivan sees his helmet and says I see you have your crash helmet on. He says crash helmet I hope not.
Posted By: Faithful1

Re: 2016 Dead Pool - 06/25/17 04:07 AM

Anybody used to watch "Romper Room"? Miss Mary Ann passed away.

http://www.dailynews.com/obituaries/2016...eights-resident
Posted By: Alfanosgirl

Re: 2016 Dead Pool - 06/26/17 07:07 AM

Originally Posted By: Faithful1
Anybody used to watch "Romper Room"? Miss Mary Ann passed away.

http://www.dailynews.com/obituaries/2016...eights-resident


Yes, I watched it as a little kid. RIP Miss Mary Ann. My friend from grade school and her cousins were on that show. But it was with Miss Soco.
Posted By: Gudfadern

Re: 2016 Dead Pool - 06/27/17 09:53 PM

I'm not sure how many of you over there knew about him but I am sure at least a couple of you did. Swedish actor Michael Nyqvist passed away today from cancer at the age of 56. Some of the films that you might know him from was the 'Millennium'-trilogy and 'Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol'.

I won't post any link because there seem to not be an option to switch lanuage.

VIF Micke/RIP Mike.
Posted By: olivant

Re: 2016 Dead Pool - 06/27/17 11:56 PM

Originally Posted By: Gudfadern
I'm not sure how many of you over there knew about him but I am sure at least a couple of you did. Swedish actor Michael Nyqvist passed away today from cancer at the age of 56. Some of the films that you might know him from was the 'Millennium'-trilogy and 'Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol'.

I won't post any link because there seem to not be an option to switch lanuage.

VIF Micke/RIP Mike.


https://www.theguardian.com/film/2017/jun/27/swedish-actor-michael-nyqvist-dies-56
Posted By: DE NIRO

Re: 2016 Dead Pool - 07/17/17 08:17 PM

Legendary film Director George Romero died at 77. Always loved his zombie films. RIP

http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/la-me-george-romero-20170716-story.html
Posted By: Faithful1

Re: 2016 Dead Pool - 07/20/17 08:05 PM

Linkin Park lead singer Chester Bennington dead at 41 by suicide
http://www.tmz.com/2017/07/20/linkin-park-singer-chester-bennington-dead-commits-suicide/#
Posted By: BillyBrizzi

Re: 2016 Dead Pool - 07/20/17 09:29 PM

Originally Posted By: Faithful1
Linkin Park lead singer Chester Bennington dead at 41 by suicide
http://www.tmz.com/2017/07/20/linkin-park-singer-chester-bennington-dead-commits-suicide/#


Beautiful wife, father of 4 sons and 2 daughters, an alleged net worth of 30 million dollars and in the prime of his life..

I am never one to judge someone who takes his or her life, because nobody knows what goes on in the head of such a person, but he sure had a lot of things that would make life worth living.
Posted By: Moe_Tilden

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 07/20/17 10:09 PM

This is why pedophiles should be locked up with no second, or third, chances to reoffend.

He was sexually abused as a child, and all these years later it has destroyed not just his life but the lives of his family.

Mental illness doesn't discriminate unfortunately.

On the surface some people can appear to have it all but may be going through torture inside.

God love him.
Posted By: olivant

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 07/22/17 09:31 PM

Home Alone actor, John Heard has died at 71.
Posted By: Giacomo_Vacari

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 07/26/17 07:00 AM

Originally Posted By: DE NIRO
Legendary film Director George Romero died at 77. Always loved his zombie films. RIP

http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/la-me-george-romero-20170716-story.html



I was in disbelief when I heard it a week ago. A few days before that he was talking about his new project. Talked to him at a some horror conventions. RIP.
Posted By: DE NIRO

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 07/27/17 07:32 PM

I watched Dawn of The Dead on Sunday in honour of him..
Posted By: olivant

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 07/31/17 07:50 PM

Sam Shephard has died at 73. I liked him in The Right Stuff. However, I liked him even better in Resurrection opposite Ellen Burnstyn.
Posted By: olivant

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 08/02/17 02:50 PM

Ara Parseghian has dies at 92. One of the greatest football coaches ever.
Posted By: Mikey_Sunset

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 08/08/17 09:00 PM

Glen Campbell - RIP.
Posted By: mustachepete

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 08/09/17 12:11 PM

Originally Posted By: Mikey_Sunset
Glen Campbell - RIP.


When I was 12, I had a paper route that included a senior citizens' apartment complex. I used to collect at 7:30 on Tuesday nights, because every single person in the complex would be home watching "The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour."

He was a tremendous talent.
Posted By: olivant

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 08/09/17 03:02 PM

I agree Pete. Those were the days of the variety shows which kids today will never experience. Too bad.
Posted By: DE NIRO

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 08/20/17 06:17 PM

US comedian Jerry Lewis dies aged 91

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-40994864
Posted By: J Geoff

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 08/20/17 06:41 PM

Originally Posted By: DE NIRO
US comedian Jerry Lewis dies aged 91


What a shame, have memories of him all thru my life. RIP, Jerry!

I updated Lewis and Campbell on the first page -- did we miss any others?
Posted By: Footreads

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 08/20/17 08:17 PM

I was watching what's my line on you tube before he died watching him on that fantastically funny. Man they were funny. Before I had a little bit of money I would go to Martin and Lewis movie. Then just Lewis movies before they got to Broadway. They would come in person to ever Movie Theather from Harlem to Broadway and do ten minutes live before the movie started. Those movies were good, but nothing compared to the off the cuff stuff they did in person on the Theather stage. I never forgot it. My wife introduced me to the real Theather. We saw the opening night of a chorus line we had good seats on the right side of the third row. After the show started and the lights were off a couple sat down next to me. It was Jerry Lewis and his first wife. I did not bother them but all I could was remember the good times I had at the theather with his life 10 minute performance. I did tell him at the very end. He was very gracious to me. When he first sat down his wife was near me I saw a ring she was wearing I wanted to steal it but the wife was there so I did not. Then I saw who her husband was and it was a great moment for me too talk to him. The muscular dystrophy telethons were great. I would go when they just did it in a hotel in NYC and I always gave to it.
Posted By: U talkin' da me ??

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 08/21/17 06:04 AM

This is how I want to remember Jerry, from Cannes in 2013:



Attached picture Jerry Lewis Cannes 2013.jpg
Posted By: Faithful1

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 08/21/17 07:45 AM

Let's not forget about comedian Dick Gregory, who died at 84.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/di...-was-84-1004479
Posted By: Alfanosgirl

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 08/21/17 05:35 PM

RIP Jerry Lewis
Posted By: Signor Vitelli

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 08/22/17 12:52 PM

Originally Posted By: J Geoff
I updated Lewis and Campbell on the first page -- did we miss any others?


A few. Off the top of my head, here are some more to add:

Bea Wain - Mignon, XDCX, Don Marco

Martin Landau - Mikey Sunset

June Foray - Don Marco

Mike Connors - TIS

Emma Morano - Don Marco


Signor V.
Posted By: olivant

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 08/25/17 04:05 AM

'Cheers' actor Jay Thomas dead at 69

Sitcom vet Jay Thomas, best known for his recurring roles on Cheers and Murphy Brown, has died. He was 69.
Posted By: BAM_233

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 08/27/17 12:25 PM

Famed director of Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Poltergeist Tobe Hooper passed away at the age of 74

http://variety.com/2017/film/news/tobe-h...ies-1202539868/

RIP
Posted By: Moe_Tilden

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 08/27/17 01:32 PM

Steven Spielberg was the director of Poltergeist for all intents and purposes.

Hooper may as well have been responsible for making the coffee.
Posted By: DE NIRO

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 08/27/17 01:54 PM

Originally Posted By: BAM_233
Famed director of Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Poltergeist Tobe Hooper passed away at the age of 74

http://variety.com/2017/film/news/tobe-h...ies-1202539868/

RIP


Absolute cult classic and one of my favorite films. The girl being put on the meat hook still freaks me out.

RIP..
Posted By: J Geoff

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 08/28/17 03:38 PM

Originally Posted By: Signor Vitelli
Off the top of my head, here are some more to add:

Bea Wain - Mignon, XDCX, Don Marco

Martin Landau - Mikey Sunset

June Foray - Don Marco

Mike Connors - TIS

Emma Morano - Don Marco


Thanks, SV! Wow, DM is really running away with this... eek
Posted By: Don Marco

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 08/28/17 06:50 PM

Originally Posted By: J Geoff
Originally Posted By: Signor Vitelli
Off the top of my head, here are some more to add:

Bea Wain - Mignon, XDCX, Don Marco

Martin Landau - Mikey Sunset

June Foray - Don Marco

Mike Connors - TIS

Emma Morano - Don Marco


Thanks, SV! Wow, DM is really running away with this... eek


Did you notice my unusual strategy of putting Carl Reiner on the list twice?
Posted By: J Geoff

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 08/28/17 10:04 PM

Originally Posted By: Don Marco
Did you notice my unusual strategy of putting Carl Reiner on the list twice?


Posted By: mustachepete

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 08/31/17 01:23 PM

A couple college basketball coaches:

Rollie Massamino, 82, head coach at Villanova when they pulled off a huge upset and defeated Georgetown in the 1985 National Championship game.

Jud Heathcote, 90, whose Michigan State team led by Greg Kelser and Magic Johnson won the National Championship in 1979.
Posted By: DE NIRO

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 09/05/17 05:26 PM

Gastone Moschin an Italian Actor best known for his role as Don Fanucci in The Godfather Part II died aged 88.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gastone_Moschin
Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 09/05/17 08:57 PM

Originally Posted By: DE NIRO
Gastone Moschin an Italian Actor best known for his role as Don Fanucci in The Godfather Part II died aged 88.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gastone_Moschin


Oh yea, Don Fanucci. I always chuckled when in GFII he was at the Italian Feast and as he walked away from the puppet show said "This is too violent for me." lol RIP



TIS
Posted By: mustachepete

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 09/08/17 09:39 PM

Country music singer-songwriter Don Williams, 78:

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/08/arts/music/don-williams-dead-country-singer.html?mcubz=3

He sold millions of records, charted again and again. My sense is that he never picked up the "crossover appeal" that many other country artists did, and that's a shame - he was right up there with any of them.

Posted By: Signor Vitelli

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 09/13/17 08:54 PM

I see it's been noted in another thread, but actor Frank Vincent died today of complications during heart surgery.

RIP


Signor V.
Posted By: Footreads

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 09/13/17 09:02 PM

Where did Vincent die? I can see Pesci going to the funeral they have been friends along time.
Posted By: DE NIRO

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 09/13/17 09:11 PM

Sad News, great actor. RIP
Posted By: SC

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 09/13/17 10:21 PM

Originally Posted By: Signor Vitelli
I see it's been noted in another thread, but actor Frank Vincent died today of complications during heart surgery.


Can't help but think that Plaw met him at the pearly gates and said, "Schmuck, it took you long enough. You gotta go downstairs".
Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 09/13/17 11:14 PM

Originally Posted By: SC
Originally Posted By: Signor Vitelli
I see it's been noted in another thread, but actor Frank Vincent died today of complications during heart surgery.


Can't help but think that Plaw met him at the pearly gates and said, "Schmuck, it took you long enough. You gotta go downstairs".


SC,

I was thinking the same thing. I just hope PLaw didn't tell Frank that "I'm probably the only one that recognizes you."
lol


TIS
Posted By: thedudeabides87

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 09/16/17 12:14 AM

Character actor Harry Dean Stanton died
Posted By: OakAsFan

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 09/16/17 12:28 AM

"I don't want no commies in my car. No Christians, either"

RIP, Harry Dean.

Now I have to watch Repo Man, and binge watch Seasons 5 and 6 of the Sopranos in Frank Vincent's memory.
Posted By: DE NIRO

Re: 2016 Dead Pool - 09/16/17 09:01 PM

Jamaican supercentenarian, Violet Brown who was the world's oldest living person died aged 117.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Violet_Brown

I picked her..
Posted By: SC

Re: 2016 Dead Pool - 09/16/17 10:57 PM

Originally Posted By: DE NIRO
Jamaican supercentenarian, Violet Brown who was the world's oldest living person died aged 117. I picked her..



This is becoming a little crazy. It's becoming a contest to see who can find the oldest people on earth of little notoriety (and yes, I'm guilty of it too). No fun in that. I propose we make some limit on these super old people on our lists for next year.
Posted By: olivant

Re: 2016 Dead Pool - 09/16/17 11:57 PM

Originally Posted By: SC
Originally Posted By: DE NIRO
Jamaican supercentenarian, Violet Brown who was the world's oldest living person died aged 117. I picked her..



This is becoming a little crazy. It's becoming a contest to see who can find the oldest people on earth of little notoriety (and yes, I'm guilty of it too). No fun in that. I propose we make some limit on these super old people on our lists for next year.


... or set a cutoff age of, say, 99 years at the time the list is composed.
Posted By: mustachepete

Re: 2016 Dead Pool - 09/18/17 12:26 PM

Professional wrestling manager Bobby "The Brain" Heenan, aka "The Weasel," at 73:

https://www.si.com/extra-mustard/2017/09/17/bobby-brain-heenan-death-wwe-legend
Posted By: Mikey_Sunset

Re: 2016 Dead Pool - 09/20/17 01:29 AM

Harry Dean Stanton, 91. RIP.
Posted By: DE NIRO

Re: 2016 Dead Pool - 09/20/17 12:28 PM

Jake LaMotta has passed away aged 96.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jake_LaMotta
Posted By: Signor Vitelli

Re: 2016 Dead Pool - 09/20/17 01:47 PM

Originally Posted By: DE NIRO
Jake LaMotta has passed away aged 96.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jake_LaMotta


Everyone picked him except XDCX and Mikey Sunset.


Signor V.
Posted By: Don Marco

Re: 2016 Dead Pool - 09/21/17 03:50 PM

Originally Posted By: SC
Originally Posted By: DE NIRO
Jamaican supercentenarian, Violet Brown who was the world's oldest living person died aged 117. I picked her..



This is becoming a little crazy. It's becoming a contest to see who can find the oldest people on earth of little notoriety (and yes, I'm guilty of it too). No fun in that. I propose we make some limit on these super old people on our lists for next year.


How about we pick an age, say 80. If you pick someone in their 80s and they die, you get one point. If you pick someone in their 90s, you get 3/4 of a point. 100s - 1/2 point. 110s - 1/4 point. You could even go the other way and offer bonuses as the person picked is younger. 70s - 1.25, 60s - 1.5, 50s - 1.75.

Might discourage simply googling the oldest living person.
Posted By: SC

Re: 2016 Dead Pool - 09/21/17 04:44 PM

Originally Posted By: Don Marco
How about we pick an age, say 80. If you pick someone in their 80s and they die, you get one point. If you pick someone in their 90s, you get 3/4 of a point. 100s - 1/2 point. 110s - 1/4 point. You could even go the other way and offer bonuses as the person picked is younger. 70s - 1.25, 60s - 1.5, 50s - 1.75.

Might discourage simply googling the oldest living person.


Sounds like a plan to me. Maybe give a bonus point for any unique pick also.
Posted By: olivant

Re: 2016 Dead Pool - 09/21/17 05:25 PM

Too complicated! Just set one maximum age beyond which no points are awarded.
Posted By: SC

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 09/21/17 06:26 PM

Originally Posted By: olivant
Too complicated!


Life is complicated. Death is easy. whistle
Posted By: BAM_233

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 09/28/17 03:30 AM

Looks like Marilyn will not be resting now. Playboy founder, Hugh Hefner has passed away at 91.

http://www.thewrap.com/hugh-hefner-playboy-founder-dies-91/
Posted By: Signor Vitelli

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 09/28/17 11:49 AM

Originally Posted By: BAM_233
Playboy founder, Hugh Hefner has passed away at 91.


Truly the end of an era. cry

Geoff, SC, TIS and Mignon picked him. That makes four. However, after factoring in the Viagra that Hef was known to use, it automatically increases to eight. whistle

I will be at half-staff for the rest of the week. eek


Signor V.
Posted By: SC

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 09/28/17 02:44 PM

Originally Posted By: Signor Vitelli

I will be at half-staff for the rest of the week.


Better that than being a stiff on this thread's list.
Posted By: Mikey_Sunset

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 09/28/17 11:08 PM

I'm missing some obvious choices and my long shots are not paying off.




Posted By: SC

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 09/30/17 10:21 PM

TV game show host Monty Hall died at age 96. I guess he couldn't make a deal. rolleyes

XDCX was the only one who picked him.
Posted By: Mark

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 10/01/17 12:04 AM

Originally Posted By: SC
TV game show host Monty Hall died at age 96. I guess he couldn't make a deal. rolleyes

XDCX was the only one who picked him.

St. Peter will offer him Angel wings and $50 if he has a thimble or book of matches in one of his pockets...

(If you didn't get that joke you are too young. tongue )
Posted By: Raven

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 10/01/17 12:04 AM

Monty Hall just now died? No disrespect to him, but I thought that dude had been dead for ages.
Posted By: DE NIRO

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 10/02/17 04:33 PM

Donald Malarkey a Band Of Brother has died aged 96.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/o...and-of-brothers

I picked him.

Jake Lamotta
Donald Malarkey
Violet Brown

Need updating.
Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 10/02/17 08:23 PM

I know nothing of his personal life/health, but man, I didn't see this coming. Tom Petty died at 66. frown So sorry to hear it.



TIS

https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/tom-petty-66-dies-heart-202034007.html
Posted By: olivant

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 10/02/17 08:26 PM

Tom Petty gone @ 66.


Note: this is not official yet. - SC

Variety and CBS News have updated their stories to state Tom Petty is “clinging to life,” citing TMZ’s report.

A rep for the LAPD declined to confirm his death to HuffPost and said information on the singer “was inadvertently provided to some media sources” in a tweet.
Posted By: BAM_233

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 10/03/17 04:33 AM

Originally Posted By: olivant
Tom Petty gone @ 66.


Note: this is not official yet. - SC

Variety and CBS News have updated their stories to state Tom Petty is “clinging to life,” citing TMZ’s report.

A rep for the LAPD declined to confirm his death to HuffPost and said information on the singer “was inadvertently provided to some media sources” in a tweet.


Has been confirmed by his manager and family. The original sources were trying to be 'first' in that announcement. RIP

http://www.latimes.com/local/la-me-tom-petty-20171002-story.html
Posted By: NickyEyes1

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 10/03/17 04:48 AM

Sad day. First Vegas and now this.
Posted By: DE NIRO

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 10/03/17 05:43 AM

Wow, didn't see this one coming. RIP
Posted By: BAM_233

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 10/03/17 06:36 AM

Honestly, out of all the legendary rock stars, I was more worried hearing about Steven Tyler passing away (recent concert's were cancelled due to health). But, that's the reason why heart attacks are the worst and scariest thing to happen.
Posted By: olivant

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 10/03/17 09:58 PM

Chuck Low, who played Morris (Morrie) Kesseler in Goodfellas alongside Robert De Niro, died September 18 at a New Jersey nursing home, The New York Times reports. He was 89.
Posted By: hoodlum

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 10/04/17 02:47 AM

Originally Posted By: olivant
Chuck Low, who played Morris (Morrie) Kesseler in Goodfellas alongside Robert De Niro, died September 18 at a New Jersey nursing home, The New York Times reports. He was 89.
I guess now he's the big WIG in the sky..RIP Morrie.
Posted By: mustachepete

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 10/09/17 10:20 AM


Jimmy Beaumont of the Skyliners, 76:

http://www.post-gazette.com/ae/music/201...es/201710080181
Posted By: olivant

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 10/09/17 08:35 PM

YA Tittle gone at 90.
Posted By: Signor Vitelli

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 10/19/17 05:59 PM

Legendary French actress/singer Danielle Darrieux died October 17 at age 100.

The only one who picked her was XDCX.

Time to update those lists!


Signor V.
Posted By: DE NIRO

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 10/19/17 07:05 PM

Agreed SV, it's been a while..
Posted By: olivant

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 10/24/17 10:40 PM

Robert Guillaume, the urbane actor who received two Emmy Awards for portraying the acidic butler Benson on a pair of ABC sitcoms, died Tuesday. He was 89.

Guillaume, a baritone who also starred on the stage and voiced the wise mandrill Rafiki in The Lion King (1994) and its related sequels, video games and TV series, died at his home in Los Angeles, his wife, Donna Brown Guillaume, told the Associated Press. He had been battling prostate cancer.

http://www.post-gazette.com/ae/tv-radio/...es/201710240181
Posted By: DE NIRO

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 10/25/17 02:43 PM

Legendary musician Fats Domino dies aged 89

http://metro.co.uk/2017/10/25/legendary-musician-fats-domino-dies-aged-89-7026931/

Six of us picked him.

My picks to be updated:

Fats Domino
Jake Lamotta
Donald Malarkey
Violet Brown
Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 10/25/17 02:46 PM

Awww I just heard about Fats Domino. He definitely earned a place in music history. I remember my brother had an EP (Extended play 45) record. RIP Fats frown



TIS
Posted By: SC

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 10/25/17 03:05 PM

One of my favorites.

R.I.P. Fats and thanks for the many hours of great music. frown
Posted By: BAM_233

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 10/26/17 02:07 AM

So, I believe that leaves Little Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Chubby Checker from that time line (at least that I can think of that is well known). I know that quite a few of singers from that time has passed on really young.
Posted By: RollinBones

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 10/27/17 04:16 PM

This happened last month but I haven't seen it posted. Greg Antonacci passed away in September. Probably best known as Butchie from the Sopranos and John Torrio on Boardwalk Empire.
Posted By: pizzaboy

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 10/28/17 05:55 AM

Originally Posted By: BAM_233
So, I believe that leaves Little Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Chubby Checker from that time line (at least that I can think of that is well known). I know that quite a few of singers from that time has passed on really young.

Dion is a couple years older than Chubby Checker and he's still recording. I'm not saying he's still relevant outside of his own fan base. Although I think it's plenty relevant for one of the only original rock and rollers to still be recording outside of oldies shows. And he still sounds good. Little Anthony is still around. There are a lot of others but you've probably never heard of them. Jimmy Beaumont just passed away. Voice like butter.
Posted By: mustachepete

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 10/28/17 01:59 PM

Don Everly is still around at 80.
Posted By: olivant

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 10/28/17 03:18 PM

Bobby Rydell is around also. He's one of that south Philly group of singers that populated the heartthrob ranks of music back when.
Posted By: pizzaboy

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 10/28/17 03:41 PM

Rydell could really sing, Oli. Of the three big solo acts from Philly back then, I'd rate Rydell first, Frankie Avalon second--and I give credit to Avalon for learning to sing at all because he was a teenaged trumpet player when he was initially discovered--and Fabian third. Fabian was awful. And I mean awful.
Posted By: BAM_233

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 11/07/17 04:45 AM

Originally Posted By: pizzaboy
Rydell could really sing, Oli. Of the three big solo acts from Philly back then, I'd rate Rydell first, Frankie Avalon second--and I give credit to Avalon for learning to sing at all because he was a teenaged trumpet player when he was initially discovered--and Fabian third. Fabian was awful. And I mean awful.


For some reason, I thought Dion passed away years ago, not sure if I was confusing him with someone else. And, I can't believe that I forgot Avalon (my dad was a big fan of the beach movies with Avalon and Funicello), but that probably made me think of him as an actor before singer.
Posted By: Moe_Tilden

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 11/07/17 11:43 PM

Rest in peace Roy Halladay.
Posted By: Signor Vitelli

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 11/08/17 02:09 PM

Originally Posted By: BAM_233
For some reason, I thought Dion passed away years ago, not sure if I was confusing him with someone else.


Del Shannon, perhaps? Known for singing "Runaway", he died in February, 1990 (suicide).


Signor V.
Posted By: Signor Vitelli

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 11/08/17 03:00 PM

Wanna feel old? Here is a fairly recent photo showing (l. to r.) Fabian, Frankie Avalon, Chubby Checker and Bobby Rydell.

Take a good look at the photo. Besides being former teen idols, can you guess what they all now have in common? (No, it's not Geritol... well, it might be...)



The answer: They're all wearing toupees! eek

Damn... I'm really feeling my years now... rolleyes


Signor V.
Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 11/08/17 05:07 PM

Originally Posted By: Signor Vitelli
Wanna feel old? Here is a fairly recent photo showing (l. to r.) Fabian, Frankie Avalon, Chubby Checker and Bobby Rydell.

Take a good look at the photo. Besides being former teen idols, can you guess what they all now have in common? (No, it's not Geritol... well, it might be...)



The answer: They're all wearing toupees! eek

Damn... I'm really feeling my years now... rolleyes


Signor V.
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Aww. They ALL wear toupees? uhwhat Actually toupee or not they all look pretty good tho Rydell looks the oldest. Yes, I remember Frankie in the Beach Party movies and his Venus in Blue Jeans; Chubby Checker will forever be the master of "The Twist." Fabian, is ok but the only song I remember by him is "Like a Tiger (?) My favorite of the group is probably Bobby Rydell. Loved Wildwood Days (edited. But wasn't there a Wild One as well?) and his "rock" version of "Volare."

Speaking of the Twist. I remember when it came out and people wondered how to do it. The instruction was to "pretend you're wiping your backside with a towel and at the same time putting a cigarette out on the ground with your foot. lol


TIS

Btw, all but Chubby are Italian. Italians rock!!! Just saying. wink
Posted By: Signor Vitelli

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 11/08/17 07:27 PM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette
Aww. They ALL wear toupees? uhwhat Actually toupee or not they all look pretty good tho Rydell looks the oldest.


Frankie Avalon is 77, and the oldest; he was born September 18, 1940.

Bobby Rydell is 75; he was born April 26, 1942.

Fabian is the youngest at age 74; he was born February 6, 1943.

In July 2012, Bobby Rydell underwent a combination liver/kidney transplant. Here is a photo - sans toupee - taken in the hospital (for some reason, the photo won't upload here):

Bobby Rydell after transplant

As far as the others, having worked in the makeup/hair/wig business for over 40 years, I'm quite good at spotting toupees - though I will admit that there's a very slight possibility of Fabian having had transplants instead of wearing a "piece".


Signor V. (hairless, but happy)
Posted By: SC

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 11/09/17 08:43 AM

2017 Deaths

Posted By: olivant

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 11/10/17 12:41 AM

John Hillerman, the actor who made a career out of playing snooty types, including Tom Selleck’s fastidious estate caretaker Jonathan Quayle Higgins III on Magnum, P.I., died Thursday. He was 84.

Hillerman, who received four Emmy nominations in consecutive years for portraying Higgins and won in 1987, died at his home in Houston, family spokeswoman Lori De Waal told the Associated Press. She said the cause of death had not been determined.

Hillerman also appeared as Higgins on episodes of Murder, She Wrote and Simon & Simon.
Posted By: Signor Vitelli

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 11/10/17 01:52 AM

Originally Posted By: SC
2017 Deaths



Hmmm... Maybe I'm not as sharp as I used to be (a definite possibility), but I'd say that at least one-third of those people are unrecognizable to me. Too bad there wasn't a list of names to go with that photo.


Signor V.
Posted By: SC

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 11/10/17 04:00 AM

Originally Posted By: Signor Vitelli

Hmmm... Maybe I'm not as sharp as I used to be (a definite possibility), but I'd say that at least one-third of those people are unrecognizable to me. Too bad there wasn't a list of names to go with that photo.


You're much too modest, SV. You're not half as sharp as you used to be (and that's not saying much).

Truth be told I don't recognize most of the faces in the photo.
Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 11/10/17 03:14 PM

SV first asked, "You wanna feel old?" Oh goodie, yea, can I? lol

I recognize approximately a dozen people in that picture, but man, didn't realize so many celebrities died in one year. Maybe the ones I don't recognize are WAY before my time. wink

Have a great day SV and SC and everyone on the BB. (hey I rhymed) tongue Ok, I'll shut up now.



TIS
Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 11/10/17 03:29 PM

Btw, just a tidbit.

When I was in 11th grade my school had a fund raiser for St. Jude's Hospital. Students went to homes in neighborhoods to collect for St. Judes and whichever grade got the most donations won a ticket for a concert which included Chubby Checker, Frankie, Fabian and others (can't remember if Rydell was there.) It wasn't a Dick Clark event. I can't remember who sponsored it.

Anyway I was so excited to go BUT as it turned out, the concert was on the same day as my sister's High School graduation. I remember telling my mom "I don't wanna go to a stupid graduation. I wanna go to the concert." lol My mom won and I missed the concert. frown

TIS
Posted By: olivant

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 11/10/17 03:50 PM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette


Anyway I was so excited to go BUT as it turned out, the concert was on the same day as my sister's High School graduation. I remember telling my mom "I don't wanna go to a stupid graduation. I wanna go to the concert." lol My mom won and I missed the concert. frown

TIS


Yes Tis, but by doing what your mother said you achieved one of the highest honors one can achieve ... you became a distinguished Board member.
Posted By: Moe_Tilden

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 11/11/17 04:18 PM

Shyla Stylez. frown
Posted By: SC

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 11/14/17 05:18 PM

Bobby Doerr, the great Red Sox second baseman, died at age 99 (I think he was the oldest living major leaguer). Both Don Marco and I had picked him.

If Geoff doesn't get to it first I'll update the standings in the next few days. Start getting your lists ready for next year!!
Posted By: thedudeabides87

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 11/17/17 10:58 AM

Monster Salvatore Riina is dead

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/world/it...ticle-1.3639010

[Edit]
Didn't see it was already posted in OC section
Posted By: SC

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 11/18/17 01:10 AM

I just saw a report that Charles Manson died. It is NOT confirmed yet, but if it's true - Good Riddance.

A few people picked him.
Posted By: Raven

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 11/18/17 02:56 AM

I hope he died a painful death. There are only a handful of people whom I would classify as truly 100% evil people and he is one of them. I hope they did nothing to comfort him or make his passing any easier.

Throw him and that goddamn swastika carved in his forehead into the ocean and let the fish eat him.
Posted By: BAM_233

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 11/18/17 04:33 AM

Originally Posted By: SC
I just saw a report that Charles Manson died. It is NOT confirmed yet, but if it's true - Good Riddance.

A few people picked him.


From what I saw, his medical condition is still unknown, but still living. We might have a busy weekend with notable deaths, since King Michael of Romania is also facing the end of the line. But, yeah, I will be surprised if both somehow make it to 2018.
Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 11/18/17 07:10 PM

Originally Posted By: BAM_233
Originally Posted By: SC
I just saw a report that Charles Manson died. It is NOT confirmed yet, but if it's true - Good Riddance.

A few people picked him.


From what I saw, his medical condition is still unknown, but still living. We might have a busy weekend with notable deaths, since King Michael of Romania is also facing the end of the line. But, yeah, I will be surprised if both somehow make it to 2018.


Last I heard he was on his death bed. Yea, good riddance all right. The guy is so totally creepy. panic

Also Malcom Young from ACDC passed away from Dementia I hear. Tho I know and don't mind the group, I can't say I would know the singers. Anyway, sorry to hear it.

https://www.yahoo.com/gma/ac-dc-founder-...rc=bell-brknews


TIS



Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 11/18/17 07:26 PM

Not sure how dependable TMZ is BUT apparently David Cassidy is on life support in need of a kidney transplant. I had no idea he was sick. frown

http://www.tmz.com/2017/11/18/david-cassidy-critical-condition-organ-failure-near-death/


TIS
Posted By: BAM_233

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 11/19/17 03:03 AM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette
Not sure how dependable TMZ is BUT apparently David Cassidy is on life support in need of a kidney transplant. I had no idea he was sick. frown

http://www.tmz.com/2017/11/18/david-cassidy-critical-condition-organ-failure-near-death/


TIS


Was it earlier this year that he said he was diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer's? Sadly with his history of drugs/alcohol, I am not surprised. I believe his father Jack Cassidy had the same problems, and had a terrible death. I feel terrible for Shirley Jones, past few years of death of those close to her.
Posted By: olivant

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 11/19/17 09:35 PM

Mel Tillis, as famed for his recording career and songwriting as he was for his lifelong stutter, died early Sunday morning at Munroe Regional Medical Center in Ocala, Florida, following a lengthy illness, a representative confirmed. He was 85. As a songwriter, he was known for hits that included the Bobby Bare single "Detroit City," Webb Pierce's "I'm Tired" and the 1969 crossover tune for Kenny Rogers & the First Edition, "Ruby, Don't Take Your Love to Town." As a recording artist and performer, the affable Tillis was the CMA's Entertainer of the Year in 1976, a mainstream country-music superstar at a time when the genre was dominated by pop-leaning country and the burgeoning outlaw movement.
Posted By: BAM_233

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 11/20/17 01:29 AM

Originally Posted By: olivant
Mel Tillis, as famed for his recording career and songwriting as he was for his lifelong stutter, died early Sunday morning at Munroe Regional Medical Center in Ocala, Florida, following a lengthy illness, a representative confirmed. He was 85. As a songwriter, he was known for hits that included the Bobby Bare single "Detroit City," Webb Pierce's "I'm Tired" and the 1969 crossover tune for Kenny Rogers & the First Edition, "Ruby, Don't Take Your Love to Town." As a recording artist and performer, the affable Tillis was the CMA's Entertainer of the Year in 1976, a mainstream country-music superstar at a time when the genre was dominated by pop-leaning country and the burgeoning outlaw movement.


Oh, yeah! I remember seeing him in Smokey and the Bandit II and the Cannonball Run movies

Adding onto this, it seems like David Cassidy is not going to recover and won't be able to do a liver transplant since his dementia

http://www.tmz.com/2017/11/19/david-cassidy-icu-near-death-critical-condition/
Posted By: Mignon

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 11/20/17 04:55 AM

Earle Hyman he played Grandpa Huxtable died on Friday. He was 91
Posted By: BAM_233

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 11/20/17 06:06 AM

Charles Manson is now enjoying his days in hell. The victims, and families are more at peace now.

http://www.tmz.com/2017/11/19/charles-manson-dead-at-83/
Posted By: olivant

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 11/20/17 08:20 PM

Warren "Pete" Moore, an original member of the legendary Motown singing group the Miracles, died Sunday at the age of 78.

Motown founder Berry Gordy confirmed Moore's death in a statement. No cause of death was provided.
Posted By: SC

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 11/20/17 08:58 PM

Songstress Della Reese has died. She always reminded me some of Ella Fitzgerald when I was a kid.

The Death year started off slowly but it's pouring now. frown
Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 11/21/17 02:40 AM

Originally Posted By: olivant
Warren "Pete" Moore, an original member of the legendary Motown singing group the Miracles, died Sunday at the age of 78.

Motown founder Berry Gordy confirmed Moore's death in a statement. No cause of death was provided.


Tho I couldn't name all the people in the Miracles, other than Smokey of course, sorry to hear of Pete Moore's passing. The Miracles contributed to one of the best sounds in music history IMO. Being born/raised in Michigan, Motown Music was our pride & joy. I still love the sound. There's just been nothing like it since. wink

Not a C&W fan and tho I couldn't list his greatest hits, I certainly know who Mel Tillis is. Sorry to hear of his passing as well. Btw, years ago (90s) on one of my Vegas trips, Mel was performing at one of the Hotels. I wasn't aware that he had a stutter problem and I'll never forget the billboard which said "M M M M Mel Tillis. lol I'm assuming Mel was ok with joking about it.

As far as Charles Manson, I'm sure he's in a very special spot in Hell.


TIS
Posted By: DE NIRO

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 11/21/17 07:34 AM

Originally Posted By: SC
Songstress Della Reese has died. She always reminded me some of Ella Fitzgerald when I was a kid.

The Death year started off slowly but it's pouring now. frown


Just a pity that nobody updates the lists.. wink
Posted By: SC

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 11/21/17 08:12 AM

Originally Posted By: DE NIRO

Just a pity that nobody updates the lists.. wink


rolleyes

I'll do it this weekend if Geoff doesn't get to it first.
Posted By: olivant

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 11/22/17 02:31 AM

David Cassidy, pop culture idol of the 1970s, has died as a result of complications from dementia. The musician and actor was 67
Posted By: mustachepete

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 11/22/17 03:07 AM

Originally Posted By: SC
Songstress Della Reese has died. She always reminded me some of Ella Fitzgerald when I was a kid.



It's kind of odd - I think her acting took away a lot of attention from her singing, which was first-rate.
Posted By: Footreads

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 11/22/17 09:20 PM

Originally Posted By: olivant
David Cassidy, pop culture idol of the 1970s, has died as a result of complications from dementia. The musician and actor was 67


I believe his father and mother died the same way.
Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 11/22/17 09:47 PM

Originally Posted By: Footreads
Originally Posted By: olivant
David Cassidy, pop culture idol of the 1970s, has died as a result of complications from dementia. The musician and actor was 67


I believe his father and mother died the same way.




I heard on the news that both his mother and his uncle had it. But I swear that at one time I heard is father, Jack Cassidy also had it. Sounds like the early-onset dementia, which I understand IS usually hereditary. So sad. RIP David! frown


TIS
Posted By: BAM_233

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 11/24/17 02:49 AM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette
Originally Posted By: Footreads
Originally Posted By: olivant
David Cassidy, pop culture idol of the 1970s, has died as a result of complications from dementia. The musician and actor was 67


I believe his father and mother died the same way.




I heard on the news that both his mother and his uncle had it. But I swear that at one time I heard is father, Jack Cassidy also had it. Sounds like the early-onset dementia, which I understand IS usually hereditary. So sad. RIP David! frown


TIS


Sadly, Jack Cassidy suffered from bi-polar, and his drinking didn't help matters. Jack died from dropping a lit cigarette on the couch after passing out (that night he wanted drinks with his ex-wife Shirly Jones, but she declined. then asked Donna Theodore out on a date. but, soon after Donna asked to be taken back home after awhile because Jack was acting weird).
Posted By: SC

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 11/30/17 06:29 PM

GOLLLLLEEEEYY.... Jim Nabors (Gomer Pyle) has died at age 87.
Posted By: Beanshooter

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 11/30/17 07:10 PM

RIP Gomer Pyle! Sha-zam!
Posted By: SC

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 11/30/17 09:39 PM

The standings (on the first page) have been updated to include all the reported deaths here in this thread. The standings may not include any deaths not reported here. Each contestant is responsible for checking the accuracy and completeness of their own picks.

OK, we have one month to go in this year's contest. Don Marco is the man to beat. Start getting your lists ready for next year's contest.
Posted By: Signor Vitelli

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 12/01/17 03:51 AM

Originally Posted By: SC
The standings (on the first page) have been updated to include all the reported deaths here in this thread.


You'll have to make a couple of additions:

TIS should be credited with Fats Domino.

Mikey Sunset should be credited with Don Rickles.

Vultures have been reported circling over the Capitol and the White House. whistle


Signor V.
Posted By: SC

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 12/01/17 05:05 AM

Originally Posted By: Signor Vitelli

You'll have to make a couple of additions:

TIS should be credited with Fats Domino.

Mikey Sunset should be credited with Don Rickles.


Done. Thanks.
Posted By: Don Marco

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 12/04/17 05:43 PM

Originally Posted By: SC
The standings (on the first page) have been updated to include all the reported deaths here in this thread. The standings may not include any deaths not reported here. Each contestant is responsible for checking the accuracy and completeness of their own picks.

OK, we have one month to go in this year's contest. Don Marco is the man to beat. Start getting your lists ready for next year's contest.


Same setup as last year, or are we going to go with some age weighting plan?
Posted By: SC

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 12/04/17 08:56 PM

Originally Posted By: Don Marco

Same setup as last year, or are we going to go with some age weighting plan?



I'd prefer some age weighting included so that this doesn't become a simple list of the oldest persons alive. That's just me, though. Anyone else wanna add their 2¢? Maybe give extra credit to any unique pick also?
Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 12/04/17 09:16 PM

Off the top of my head..How about, set an age (say 65 or 70) and anyone over that age is a normal "win." Whereas, if it's under 40 it counts as a double win? 30 or younger a triple win.
So basically there's 3 categories.

This is just a quick thought. Something to chew on. Feel free to modify, delete, add or ignore. lol



TIS
Posted By: olivant

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 12/05/17 12:56 AM

I pretty much agree with TIS. Set an age above which one gets a win; below that age they get double. That way you keep it simple with only two categories.
Posted By: Don Marco

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 12/05/17 01:44 PM

I like the weighting, even though I think one of mine this year was the oldest person. I like under 50 is 2 points, 50 to under 100 is 1 and over 100 is 1/2.
Posted By: BAM_233

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 12/06/17 06:05 AM

I like the idea of age weight as well, but maybe make those under 65 two points. Those over 65, can have the normal one point. And, if we want a three point system...maybe the cutting point at 45 or 50. But, I also believe that those certain people who have been on our lists for years (like those who make to 100 or those who have been on their death bed multiple times) should be a few points on when they pass away, as something special. Just an idea though
Posted By: SC

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 12/06/17 08:01 AM

Originally Posted By: BAM_233
But, I also believe that those certain people who have been on our lists for years (like those who make to 100 or those who have been on their death bed multiple times) should be a few points on when they pass away, as something special. Just an idea though


You mean as a reward for dying? rolleyes They should get penalized for hanging on so long. lol
Posted By: DE NIRO

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 12/15/17 02:54 PM

Bob Givens(American animator (Looney Tunes, Tom and Jerry, Garfield and Friends) died aged 99
Posted By: DE NIRO

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 12/22/17 12:21 PM

Start updating your list for 2018. Be good to see some new members taking part..
Posted By: olivant

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 12/22/17 03:31 PM

Longtime sportscaster Dick Enberg has died of a suspected heart attack in La Jolla, Calif. at 82, his wife told the San Diego Union-Tribune on Thursday. His daughter confirmed the report with the Associated Press.
Posted By: Footreads

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 12/24/17 12:06 AM

Originally Posted By: DE NIRO
Bob Givens(American animator (Looney Tunes, Tom and Jerry, Garfield and Friends) died aged 99


Bob Givens I remember him when I was a kid i found myself in New York hospital as a kid. There were a bunch of kids with me. One kid had a famous or at least a well known father. He was a cartoonist. He drew looney tunes drawings.

He went into the kids ward and started to draw pictures of bugs bunny, Daffy Duck and Yosemite Sam for all the kids. At that time I could not get over just how fast he could draw a picture. He drew me a picture of bugs bunny.

I still remember that.
Posted By: olivant

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 12/29/17 01:53 AM

LOS ANGELES — Rose Marie, the wisecracking Sally Rogers of “The Dick Van Dyke Show” and a show business lifer, died Thursday. She was 94.
Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 12/29/17 02:12 AM

Originally Posted By: olivant
LOS ANGELES — Rose Marie, the wisecracking Sally Rogers of “The Dick Van Dyke Show” and a show business lifer, died Thursday. She was 94.


I just saw that story. 94, wow!! uhwhat I remember her well.



TIS
Posted By: J Geoff

Re: 2017 Dead Pool - 12/30/17 07:12 PM


Please be sure to audit your 2017 lists (check for missing deaths) and post here if the master list is missing any.

It takes just a few minutes to google all the names on your list if you're unsure -- highlight the name, right-click, choose "Search Google"...
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