2013 Celebrity Death Pool

[Musk21]

It's time to get ready for the 7th annual Celebrity Death Pool! Start compiling your lists for 2013. Rules are:

 

- Pick 25 celebrities that you think may pass away during 2013.

- Points are earned based on age. 100 minus their age. So if someone on your list dies and was 88 years old, you earn 12 points. If someone was 24, you earn 76 points.

- Celebrities are allowed per my approval. They need to be pretty well known. George Clooney's nephew does not count, but Michael Lohan would be allowed.

- No terrorists allowed. OBL or Saddam was one thing, but if you have Al Qaeda's top 25 most wanted for your list, that's not going to work.

- Winner will receive a prize TBD.

 

- Send completed lists to me here via PM. Lists will be accepted through Jan 2nd, 2013. Let me know if you have any questions.

 

- We've had over 20 participants the past 4 years. Let's make it even more this year! We've only had 2 champs in this game. Myself in 2007, 2008, and 2012 (if standings hold for the next 3 weeks) and batista4goldglove in 2009, 2010, and 2011. Who's going to beat us?!?!

[lecroy24fan]

I am in. My only question is if we submit a list before Jan. 2nd and someone on it dies, will the pick count or will we be able to replace that pick?

[Twins Twerp]

This is hilarious and only slightly in bad taste. My wheels are turning.

[mikecgrimes]

I can't think of a single person who is a sure thing or even a 50% shot at this point. Could be a shutout for me this year if I don't get lucky.

[YourHouseIsMyHouse]

This is a great idea and pretty funny.

My first choice is Dickey V. Then on, I need to think...

[one_eyed_jack]

Twisted though this is, I sent you a list.

 

Will you be posting the entries after January 2nd so we can track progess?

[luke829]

I died in 2011 and thus must send my regrets for participating this year.

 

Hilarious

[strumdatjag]

Strumdatjag picks: Courtney Love, Lindsay Lohan, Jeff Gordon, Bryant McKinnie, Charlie Sheen, Barry Gibb, Li'l Wayne, Kate Moss, Michael J. Fox, Elton John, Nick Carter, Leif Garrett, Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino, Dennis Rodman, Gary Busey, Gabriel Aubry, Bobby Brown, Flavor Flav, Russell Brand, Randy Travis, Mary Carey, John Daly, Mel Gibson, Andy Dick and Prince Harry

[Musk21]

I am in. My only question is if we submit a list before Jan. 2nd and someone on it dies, will the pick count or will we be able to replace that pick?

 

Yes, if someone dies before 2013, you will be able to replace that pick.

[Musk21]

Twisted though this is, I sent you a list.

 

Will you be posting the entries after January 2nd so we can track progess?

 

Yes, I can certainly post everyone's entries after Jan 2nd.

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[DaveW]

Is Nishioka eligible?

[snepp]

Is Nishioka eligible?

 

Planning on making a trip to Japan?

[Musk21]

Is Nishioka eligible?

 

Double points. OK, that's awful.

 

Keep the lists coming!

[kydoty]

Is Nishioka eligible?

 

 

No cheating, Dave.

[GCTF]

List sent.

[batista4goldglove]

List sent.

[Musk21]

I'm going to extend the deadline for submitting lists until Monday, January 7th. Keep them coming!

[Musk21]

Country music singer Patti Page died today at the age of 85. Pius Jefferson had her on his list for 15 points. Obviously, any lists I receive between now and Jan 7th cannot have her on them.

 

Current Standings

1. Pius Jefferson (Patti Page) - 15 points

[luke829]

Country music singer Patti Page died today at the age of 85. Pius Jefferson had her on his list for 15 points. Obviously, any lists I receive between now and Jan 7th cannot have her on them.

 

Current Standings

1. Pius Jefferson (Patti Page) - 15 points

 

Behind the eight ball already

[Musk21]

Last chance to submit your picks today! C'mon, people...Turnout is a little low this year!

[luke829]

Fred Turner, former McDonald's executive and founder of "Hamburger University", dead at 80.

[one_eyed_jack]

Aaron Swartz, Reddit co-founder and internet activist, committed suicide. He was 26.

 

Horribly sad. A high-value pick for the purposes of this twisted game, but horribly sad.

[twinscowboysbulls]

Can I still get in? maybe i get one less pick or something? I forgot all about it til lunch today...weird I know.

[batista4goldglove]

George Gund III dead at 75. The Gund brothers were better than Norm Green but not by much.

[luke829]

Conrad Bain of 'Diff'rent Strokes' fame dead at the age of 89

[luke829]

'Dear Abby' advice columnist Pauline Phillips dead at 94.

[luke829]

Robert Chew, actor who played Proposition Joe on the HBO series 'The Wire', dead at 52.

[luke829]

Former Orioles manager Earl Weaver dead at 82. I'll be willing to bet he was on a few lists.

[lecroy24fan]

Stan Musial also is probably on a few lists.