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Cherub Cow
Member
Sun Feb 05 19:59:52
Mary Tyler Moore, Jeff Goldblum, and John Hurt have already said goodbye! Who else looks old?

Dick Van Dyke is still alive, so surely this must be his last year. Both George and BrahBrah Bush? Harrison Ford? And where's Gene Hackman? Queen Elizabeth II????? :'( :'(
tumbleweed
the wanderer
Sun Feb 05 20:11:12
Harrison Ford should never die

hopefully that guy who used to do The Apprentice dies from completely natural causes
Cherub Cow
Member
Sun Feb 05 20:18:48
If that happens I think it means that Kiefer Sutherland will be president.
Hood
Member
Sun Feb 05 21:48:44
Didn't Jeff Goldblum die years ago?
Cherub Cow
Member
Sun Feb 05 23:52:16
Yes :'( ... in 2009. No one was more upset about the death of Jeff Goldblum than Jeff Goldblum:
http://www...t-jeff-goldblum-will-be-missed
McKobb
Member
Mon Feb 06 01:17:50
That didn't hurt!
Cherub Cow
Member
Fri Feb 10 03:35:12
I think that this is Betty White's year. She's been too optimistic lately... I'll call April or May. :p
McKobb
Member
Fri Feb 10 03:38:59
April March
Cherub Cow
Member
Fri Feb 10 03:41:23
I'll send a $20 gift card to whoever calls the correct month ;D
McKobb
Member
Fri Feb 10 03:45:14
I mean April March must die!

http://youtu.be/7NDsbEiCxXw
Repel
Member
Fri Feb 10 04:45:20
My bet is on June then.

Queen Elizabeth has just recovered from illness, seems the pokergame between god and the devil is still continuing...
tumbleweed
the wanderer
Fri Feb 10 07:54:12
September
Cherub Cow
Member
Sun Feb 12 17:39:40
Kirk Douglas still alive.. so this has to be his year too.
Hood
Member
Sun Feb 12 19:22:31
A rolling stone is going to die this year. It's hard to predict any of them ever dying, considering they're more controlled substance than human now, but I think one will kick the bucket.
McKobb
Member
Sun Feb 12 23:34:21
They are one shot of narcan away from screaming in the void.
Cherub Cow
Member
Tue Feb 14 13:03:28
Sean Connery retired years ago.. but I've been wondering if he'll move on too...
swordtail
Anarchist Prime
Fri Feb 17 13:44:42
hugh hefner is 90....
The Bard
Member
Mon Feb 20 11:20:14
The UGT Deadpool?
Cherub Cow
Member
Mon Feb 20 12:52:57
Yeah!! I just found out yesterday that Vegas offers odds on this sort of thing (based on celebrity's risk factors and age). We need to get on board! ;D
Cherub Cow
Member
Mon Feb 20 15:14:20
Yeah, a popular activity! Looks like Kirk Douglas tops this 50-celebrity list:
http://deathlist.net/
1. Kirk Douglas
22. Betty White
24. Queen Elizabeth II
28. George Bush Senior
48. Mary Tyler Moore ☠✔

I'm surprised that Dick Van Dyke wasn't in their top 50. I guess they didn't think of symmetry ;)

Another thought from that Google search: maybe we could each pick our 10 favorites and whoever gets the most correct by the end of the year wins... something ... another gift card? An all expenses paid trip to Burkina Faso? Glitter mail? ;D

..
The Betty White $20 Pool:
CC - May
Repel - June
tw - September
McKobb - [Animator April March will die instead??] ;D
tumbleweed
the wanderer
Mon Feb 20 17:23:55
here's my bracket :p
-Kirk Douglas
-Peter Sallis
-Olivia De Havilland
-Jimmy Carter
-Leslie Phillips
-Jake Lamotta
-Queen Elizabeth II (fingers crossed...preferably when forced to meet Tmurp)
-George Bush Senior
-Jerry Lewis
-Fats Domino
repel
Member
Tue Feb 21 05:55:22
Clint Eastwood?
deffo a rolingstoner: my guess will be Charlie Watts, since they wont die from the drugs and alcohol, maybe they will die from age :)
Kim Jung Un
...
...

Cherub Cow
Member
Sun Feb 26 11:44:48
Bill Paxton didn't make it to 2018 :(

That would have been a low probability and high payout bet!! ;p
tumbleweed
the wanderer
Sun Feb 26 12:47:08
maybe the Oscars will get hit with all those bad dudes pouring into the country without T's executive order in effect
Hood
Member
Sun Feb 26 14:01:40
Anything to derail awards shows.

Such a waste.
tumbleweed
the wanderer
Sun Feb 26 17:55:37
well Judge Wapner was still alive until today
tumbleweed
the wanderer
Sun Feb 26 21:15:42
Iranians won best foreign film so it was a pretty close call
Cherub Cow
Member
Tue Feb 28 02:21:36
Finally have my top 10! :p

1. Kirk Douglas
2. Betty White
3. Queen Elizabeth II
4. George Bush Senior
5. BrahBrah Bush
6. Dick Van Dyke
7. Stan Lee
8. Chevy Chase
9. Prince Charles
10. Tim Curry

Larry Drake (Dr. Giggles) was going to be on my list, but I guess he died last year :/
Cherub Cow
Member
Fri Mar 10 12:35:23
Queen Elizabeth II Death Watch Update:
"Queen Elizabeth Rushed To Hospital For Royal Blood Transfusion"
[Onion News in Brief]
http://www...pital-royal-blood-transf-55500
"LONDON—Saying that Her Highness was now in stable condition, Buckingham Palace representatives announced Thursday that Queen Elizabeth II had been rushed to the hospital early this morning to receive an emergency transfusion of royal blood. “It was a dire situation—there was very little royal blood on hand owing to the relatively small number of donations made by the noble-born,” said Private Secretary to the Sovereign Sir Christopher Geidt, adding that Prince William ultimately donated the blood of royal descent that saved the queen’s life. “Unfortunately, Prince Harry was not a match for Her Majesty, and Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton was of no use, being of common parentage.” Geidt went on to say that in the event Queen Elizabeth required another transfusion, three-year-old Prince George would remain readily available to donate as much as was needed."

The Onion may have quietly informed my suspicions that rich people really may get blood transfusions from the young ;)
swordtail
Anarchist Prime
Fri Mar 10 13:55:51
Yesterday Joseph Nicolosi, who played a prominent role in promoting reparative therapy, passed away unexpectedly from complications from the flu. Although Spiritual Friendship exists in large part to provide an alternative to Dr. Nicolosi’s approach, we join in praying for the repose of his soul and for those who were close to him, that they may find consolation in this difficult time.

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.
Cherub Cow
Member
Mon Mar 20 12:07:08
Chuck Berry died while the forums were down!

Also, I think this could be Jon Voight's year.. because he's old and because Angelina Jolie may be in for more upsets -- it's never just one thing!! ;D
swordtail
Anarchist Prime
Wed Mar 22 08:22:25
Chuck Barris, creator and host of the 'Gong Show,' dead at 87

http://www...ator-gong-show-dead-at-87.html
tumbleweed
the wanderer
Wed Mar 22 09:23:07
Chuck Berry & Chuck Barris??

sounds like we have a terminator on the loose... with weak info... or malfunctioning...
swordtail
Anarchist Prime
Fri Mar 31 19:21:14
my Pterygoplichthys multiradiatus died.
I had him/her for 14 yrs.
Cherub Cow
Member
Mon Apr 03 11:21:03
Just occurred to me that Stephen Hawking is still alive. It's got to be his year, right? ;)
swordtail
Anarchist Prime
Thu Apr 06 13:21:24
Don Rickles, Legendary Insult Comic, Dies at 90

http://var...edian-insult-vegas-1202025068/
Cherub Cow
Member
Thu Apr 06 16:05:14
aww :/
I always remember him first for "Innocent Blood" (1992), even though that was a pretty B role
tumbleweed
the wanderer
Thu Apr 06 17:58:20
he would've needed trigger warnings on his shows these days
swordtail
Anarchist Prime
Wed Apr 12 10:11:04
Musician John Warren Geils Jr., founder of The J. Geils Band, dies at Massachusetts home at age 71.
repel
Member
Wed Apr 12 14:40:35
wasn't he on the centerfold recently?
Cherub Cow
Member
Wed Apr 12 16:35:23
He was a famous centerfold, yes.
tumbleweed
the wanderer
Wed Apr 12 16:36:11
Charlie Murphy - dead
...best remembered (by me) for his hollywood stories on the Chappelle show
Cherub Cow
Member
Wed Apr 12 17:00:15
D:
... he wasn't even close to being in the deadpool!! :( :( :(
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjdA6iO0nxI
tumbleweed
the wanderer
Wed Apr 19 10:09:54
Aaron Hernandez - New England Patriot / murderer
swordtail
Anarchist Prime
Sun Apr 23 11:01:38
Erin Moran, star of 'Happy Days' and 'Joanie Loves Chachi' dies at 56

http://www...e-loves-chachi-dies-at-56.html
tumbleweed
the wanderer
Thu May 04 15:09:58
David "Allied" Hance, a former professional player and caster of the online battle arena video game "Smite" died

(upon limited investigation, i think a caster is a commentator or something)

he will be missed... by some people... presumably
swordtail
Anarchist Prime
Mon May 15 09:01:45
Powers Boothe

http://www...urce=twitter&utm_source=Direct
swordtail
Anarchist Prime
Thu May 18 07:18:04
Grunge pioneer Chris Cornell, 'Soundgarden' and 'Audioslave' frontman, dies aged 52

http://www...is-cornell-grunge-soundgarden/
tumbleweed
the wanderer
Thu May 18 09:42:03
serial sexual harasser & creator of Trump, Roger Ailes dead at 77
Hot Rod
Revved Up
Sat May 20 21:21:16

Jeff Goldblum's death has been greatly exaggerated.

tumbleweed
the wanderer
Sat May 20 21:49:10
each day he rises anew from the ashes
swordtail
Anarchist Prime
Tue May 23 08:57:57
roger moore
Cherub Cow
Member
Wed May 24 02:15:15
:(
McKobb
Member
Tue Jun 06 21:40:16
Comey
tumbleweed
the wanderer
Tue Jun 06 21:48:50
he better not die!

for some reason i enjoy picturing Sessions assassinating Trump enemies Apocalypse Now style
http://youtu.be/HSWtc01BlqM?t=1m7s

(although reporting today is they are having a spat, so maybe Sessions will be the one to die)
tumbleweed
the wanderer
Sat Jun 10 12:40:12
Batman

...under Trump's watch
Cherub Cow
Member
Sun Jun 11 00:11:13
Thanks, Trump! >:|
Cherub Cow
Member
Thu Jun 15 01:09:11
I think this could be Pope Francis' year. He's taking a lot of risks, and there must be a lot of Mark David Chapman types out there ;p
tumbleweed
the wanderer
Thu Jun 15 09:44:51
he met with satan (Jared Kushner) so it's possible he has some wasting disease or something as you might expect from the devil meeting the pope... or perhaps he will start wearing black robes and develop a sinister grin
repel
Member
Thu Jun 15 14:01:06
How is the betty white pool going?
McKobb
Member
Thu Jun 15 15:20:36
Chaerobically.
tumbleweed
the wanderer
Sat Jun 17 21:37:52
Stephen Furst... who should be best known as Vir Cotto from Babylon 5... but most places noting Animal House
Cherub Cow
Member
Sun Jun 18 07:57:45
Poor Furst :(

[repel]: "How is the betty white pool going?"
Looks like you and tw still have a chance to be correct! :D
..I was far too optimistic :( ;p
Cherub Cow
Member
Wed Jun 28 22:42:04
Michael Nyqvist was died of lung cancer.
He was the main reporter in the Swedish "Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" movie franchise, and was also in "Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol" and the first "John Wick". He is survived by Franky Stallone's album "Let Me Be Frank With You".
Cherub Cow
Member
Tue Jul 11 19:14:37
"The voice of ‘The Walking Dead’ dies in tragic accident"
http://www...d-dies-tragic-accident-2107928
"The narrator of the hit US series ‘The Walking Dead‘ Randy Schell has died in a tragic skydiving accident."

Known for such lines as, "Previously on AMC's the Walking Dead" and "Previously on AMC's Fear the Walking Dead". He is to be replaced by Gilbert Gottfried and Rhonda Shear (this statement not true).
swordtail
Anarchist Prime
Tue Jul 11 19:40:16
"(this statement not true)"

link?
;}

Cherub Cow
Member
Wed Jul 12 19:08:05
Oh sorry!
Source: http://www...hread=79455&time=1499820016267 ;p
swordtail
Anarchist Prime
Sun Jul 16 21:17:01
George A. Romero, father of the zombie genre, dead at 77

http://www...e-zombie-genre-dead-at-77.html
tumbleweed
the wanderer
Sun Jul 16 21:28:03
Martin Landau
swordtail
Anarchist Prime
Thu Jul 20 13:56:42
Linkin Park's Chester Bennington dead at 41

http://www...ter-bennington-dead-at-41.html
swordtail
Anarchist Prime
Sat Jul 22 10:49:16
Actor John Heard dead at 72

http://www...tor-john-heard-dead-at-72.html
swordtail
Anarchist Prime
Mon Jul 31 06:58:12
Award-winning French actress Jeanne Moreau dies

http://www...s-jeanne-moreau-dies-1.3525895
swordtail
Anarchist Prime
Mon Jul 31 11:04:57
Sam Shepard, actor and playwright, dead at 73

http://www...and-playwright-dead-at-73.html
swordtail
Anarchist Prime
Mon Aug 14 10:50:26
R.I.P. Haruo Nakajima, the original Godzilla suit actor for 12 consecutive films. Sad to hear, an era has passed.

http://pbs.twimg.com/media/DGovB4uXoAAVPG4.jpg:large
swordtail
Anarchist Prime
Fri Sep 01 08:17:46
Oscar Goldman dies at 91

http://www...chard-anderson-dies-at-91.html
tumbleweed
the wanderer
Mon Oct 02 14:59:52
Tom Petty

his best video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0JvF9vpqx8
swordtail
Anarchist Prime
Sun Nov 12 09:55:52
higgins
tumbleweed
the wanderer
Sun Nov 12 10:25:44
i wonder how many women he molested
Cherub Cow
Member
Mon Nov 20 18:43:42
Charlie Manson

The Onion did a couple of stories for him :D

"Frustrated Jesus Christ Forced To Find 22nd Vessel For Reincarnation After Death Of Charles Manson"
[Onion News in Brief]
http://www...ind-22nd-vessel-for-1820615588
"THE HEAVENS—Returning home to the heavenly realm once again in a foul mood, Jesus Christ, the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, reportedly expressed frustration Monday with being forced to find a 22nd vessel for reincarnation after the death of Charles Manson. “Well, that was just a total waste of my time,” said Christ, referring to the 83 years spent on Earth as the cult leader and convicted murderer who he had intended on using to bring about Judgment Day after already experiencing a series of failed second comings that included Benito Mussolini, Vlad the Impaler, and Reverend Cotton Mather. “I had really high hopes for finally doing the end-of-days thing with this one, and instead I get locked up for almost half a century. Maybe I was trying a little too hard with all the Helter Skelter apocalyptic race war shit. I’m definitely going to have to be a little pickier next time. I was supposed to bring about the end of the world like, 800 years ago, and now this is just getting really embarrassing.” At press time, Christ was reportedly not taking any chances by making sure he was born directly into a rich political family."
pillz
Member
Tue Nov 21 02:50:59
Hiromi Tsuru who voiced Bulma died.
Cherub Cow
Member
Tue Nov 21 21:14:59
Emmy Rossum can't speak anymore?
A sad day for America and therefore the world.
McKobb
Member
Tue Nov 21 21:17:13
Who?
swordtail
Anarchist Prime
Thu Nov 30 15:03:43
gomer pyle
tumbleweed
the wanderer
Thu Nov 30 15:14:44
surprise, surprise, surprise
tumbleweed
the wanderer
Tue Dec 26 23:23:01
Dr. Evazan
pillz
Member
Wed Dec 27 12:27:50
DAPHNE FROM 'SCOOBY-DOO'
HEATHER NORTH
DEAD AT 71

https://www.tmz.com/2017/12/19/daphne-scooby-doo-actress-heather-north-dead/

why even go on
Cherub Cow
Member
Thu Dec 28 20:28:47
"why even go on"

Because the queen needs to make this list!!!
(ง'̀-'́)ง
#ThreeDaysLeft
repel
Member
Fri Dec 29 07:21:10
shall we start the predictions for next year a bit earlier this time?
Cherub Cow
Member
Fri Dec 29 08:14:48
Sure! Seems like we missed a few good picks in the early days of 2017 :D
tumbleweed
the wanderer
Fri Dec 29 10:47:46
Alexei Navalny
repel
Member
Fri Dec 29 12:31:40
Kirk Douglas and the queen will get a honorable mention for next year
tumbleweed
the wanderer
Mon Jan 01 00:12:52
i think the Queen made it :/

top 3 google search completions for
'is queen elizabeth ____'
are:
'dead'
'still alive'
'dying'

so a lot of people checking
Cherub Cow
Member
Mon Jan 01 17:42:38
Another terrible fucking year!!!! Stop it, Elizabeth 2 — just. Fucking. Stop!
;p
swordtail
Anarchist Prime
Sun Mar 04 14:29:43
Charles Emerson Winchester III
Cherub Cow
Member
Tue Mar 06 22:29:23
Looks like I might get one of my top 10!:

"Stan Lee Reveals He's Fighting Pneumonia | TMZ"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qL91XrZSwq4
Cherub Cow
Member
Tue Mar 06 22:30:29
oops! Wrong thread :(
Reposting in the 2018 thread :p
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