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It would be really spooky if he was unresponsive and could verbalize.

Tiwari looks to be another "mentioned fairly regularly in the UK press" name which got no mentions at all when they died this year. But don't worry, some mum somewhere will get cancer and a full article obit...

Ringo Starr or Paul McCartney

No. Members (I think) can use a black tag, but only admins (and, I think mods) can do the red "dead" tag.

OP will....

It's a me, Would-be QO

The 15 I would not pick next year are 1. Paul Gascoigne 2. Ronnie Wood 3. Valerie Harper 4. Ian St. John 5. Louis Farrakhan 6. Sean Connery 7. Hosni Mubarak 8. June Brown 9. Mel Brooks 10. Dick van Dyke 11. Prunella Scales 12. Linda Nolan 13. Valery Giscard d Estang 14. Honor Blackman 15. Jimmy Carter

Damn great ballplayer, Mr. McCovey was.

That's a weird thing to say.

No word from her team - a Private Cancer.

Lol, I should have used an "i.e." in there somewhere.

Hm, if we’re analyzing how we feel about the surviving candidates: Kirk Douglas - Well, he seems to be wheelchair bound right now, so not a bad bet on him dying within the next year, though if he makes it to 2019, he would be on more Deathlists than Clive Dunn. Leah Bracknell - Well, I’d say she pretty likely to see out the year. As for whether she’s a good call for 2019 or not I would wait to see how the trial goes, if she’s doing well, she’s one to drop, if news suggests otherwise, well, that would be a much harder call... Herman Wouk - A centenarian with breathing problems. Can’t seem to understand how he lasted this long. Olivia de Havilland - Undroppable, but will likely see out the year Prince Philip - It’s weird, the health updates for him seems to swing differently, and I’m not sure what to believe entirely Betty White - Looks pretty good at a recent public appearance, but tbh, I wouldn’t drop her at this point. Maybe a lower rank, but I think she’s on till she drops Linda Nolan - Cancer isn’t going to kill her anytime soon. She should be fine for a few years barring any new updates. Javier Perez de Cuellar - Was a victim of a death hoax recently. I don’t care what the committee does with him, though he’s probably on till he dies partly because he reached that point that feels like they’re on for the keeps Pierre Cardin - In a similar boat as JPDC, minus the death hoax. Stan Lee - Has had his roughest year yet with all the lawsuits he had to go through, and frankly it was quite sad to watch, though at least he seems to be somewhat better now. But he should be on till he drops Stirling Moss - Has retired due to poor health and has been silence since. Won’t be long now imo, though who knows if it’s this year or next. Doris Day - Agreed with Chorizo, too old to drop at this point, even though she could live for a few more years indeed. Bob Dole - Yeah, he’s looking much worse in the past year, and probably won’t see his centenary Bob Barker - His recent hospitalizations seem to suggest that he won’t see his centenary. One of the more drastic changes of someone going from decent health to poorer health Prunella Scales - There doesn’t seem to be anything that suggests that she could dropped in the near future. I think she’s okay to drop Jimmy Carter - Yes, he’s in good health, but considering that they have gotten every president since the deathlist began (and that there’s a good chance of them missing Bill Clinton or Trump imo), you can see why he would be an annoying miss. Leslie Phillips - Has been pretty quiet after the old and frail news. Definitely dead by 2020 considering that the quiet frail health folk seem to die then like Sallis and Norden Jill Gascoine - Seems to have articles reminiscent of the likes of Tony Booth at this point, and frankly it’s quite sad to read Vera Lynn - Seems fine at the moment, but there’s only one way she’s exiting the list. Robert Mugabe - Again, he’s probably on till he drops, and who wouldn’t celebrate when this former tyrant goes? Though it would be a sad day for the deathlist George Bush Sr - One of those “how is he still here?” names. Surprised that he hasn’t ranked higher since his debut tbh Henry Kissinger - Again, I think he’s reached that age where he should be on till he drops despite being active, though who knows what the committee will Honor Blackman - I think she’s doing well enough to be dropped next year despite past health problems, though could easily be next year’s dies right after they’re taken off names Dick van Dyke - Too active right now, although in a few years time he’s on till he drops imo. Stanley Baxter - Been very silent all year, but due to choice of candidates, I think he may be a difficult drop for them Valery Giscard d’Estaing - Seems well enough at the moment, could be dropped for a year or two Mel Brooks - Personally I think he’s too big to miss, but I completely understand why the committee is likely to drop him next year Pope Benedict - Whether he’s actually quite ill or not is a bit iffy, but he’s one of those too big to miss names June Brown - I guess she seems a bit frail, but truthfully I don’t really know if she gets dropped or not Hosni Mubarak - He could easily see a few more years imo, although him dying within the next year wouldn’t shock either. Probably on till he drops though Sean Connery - Now here’s an interesting one. He could die soon or last a few more years since there are some conflicting reports on his health. On the one hand, he’s only 88 so could last a few years off the list. On the other hand, could easily see him be part of the next generation of deathlist legends. Louis Farrakhan - I think he could be dropped since he doesn’t seem that unhealthy Ian St John - Had cancer, seems to have gotten better without telling us, probably could get dropped next year without worry Jimmy Greaves - He does seem ill, but honestly, I think he’s one of those on a year off a year type names, like Stephen Hawking was. Valerie Harper - Has been quiet for about a year now. Who knows what she’s suffering from right now. Another bout of brain cancer? Dementia? One of the big question marks. Clive James - Tbh, it does seem like the end of the road is coming to him soon with breathing and sight issues (and I’m not just saying this because he’s a plausible DDP victory route for me). Still not sure if I would carry him over on my DDP team or not, but should definitely be on the deathlist till he dies Ronnie Wood - Cancer is in remission, still is touring with The Rolling Stones. An easy drop Olivia Newton-John - It could be argued that she’s too big to miss, with her having a cancer that is actually terminal. I think she could last a few more years, but I also think she could be dead within the next year as well. Think she should see 2019 though Joni Mitchell - Somehow I don’t think she’ll be here in 2 - 3 years time, though will probably be dropped off the list due to choice of candidates Paul Gascoigne - Tbh, he does seem to be going the George Best route, but Best lasted till he was nearly 60, so I would drop him for a few years at least (and I probably wouldn’t put him back on unless he gets cancer or is in hospice, but that’s just me).

40 left ranked from most to least droppable Ronnie Wood-Swing and a miss from the committee this year. Sod's law really,people from iconic 60's band seem to go the year's when no one takes a gambit on them Louis Farrakhan -One of the healthiest people on the list and still giving sermons to his congregation,could be here in a decade Dick Van Dyke-Maybe the healthiest name on the list,year's away from being an undroppable name Linda Nolan-Despite being terminal in remission,most likely a 2020-2022 death Joni Mitchell-Could go tomorrow but maybe she has 5-10 years left.Despite being my favorite person on the list,imo think the committee can risk dropping her for 2019 Valery Giscard d'Estaing - Much as I like seeing more non Usa/UK based names, there's at least a dozen Geriatric head's of state who are older,more ill and at least as or more notable that are worth a spot in the top 50 next year ahead of him. Mel Brooks-He might live to 120,not a risk if dropped next year Jimmy Carter-Unless his cancer comes back aggressive he is not in immediate danger.If QE II can be risked being left off some years so can he Ian St. John-Seems to be a tough old dude,probably one of the safer names to drop next year. Henry Kissinger-Despite being an evil sob and one of the more iconic name's on the list he still appears frequently in public and as a very good bet to see 2020 Sean Connery-Can see why some might want to keep him on the list until he dies,really though outside of Van Dyke,Wood,Farrakhan he is probably the safest bet to see 2020 of the names on the list Honor Blackman-Can see the temptation to keep her until she die's, but really one of the healthier names on the list Stanley Baxter-A slightly better gambit then Brooks,but still a bit of a gambit pick despite being in his 90's Prunella Scales-No gurantee she is in the late stages of Alzheimer's,probably could afford to drop her next year Valerie Harper-Sods law,if the committee drops her then she is dead before Easter,if they keep her she see's 2019 out Paul Gasciogne-Always like these trainwreck picks,and he is definitely on the clock the next 3-5 years.Can see the benefits of dropping or keeping him next year Leah Bracknell-She might just manifest herself into being alive in 2020. Worth considering as a drop name Jimmy Greaves-Can see the committee going either way with this name. I would drop personally even if ill, he is not too ill and also not Pope Benedict/Prince Phillip level to keep on the list being only kinda illish. Olivia Newton-John-I guess she could skyrocket to the top 10 or be dropped entirely depending on late in the year health updates. Stirling Moss-Those in the know seem to think he is a goner soon.Not familiar enough with Autosport fame to say whether he seems like a droppable name in 2019 or not. Betty White-Look decent enough at the Emmy's,can see the justification either way with dropping her in 2019 or keeping her June Brown-As I always say smoking kills,this young lady is a decent bet to go in 2019 Hosni Mubarak-Gut feeling say's he is 2019 or 2020 death Pierre Cardin-Probably too old/big of a name to drop Jill Gascoine- The Monica Vitti of the UK who seems to have had Alzheimers forever ,can see why she will probably stay on this list until she is dead Stan Lee-The family is vulturing for the inheritance now,definitely a strong death possibility in 2019 Doris Day-At one point the biggest female movie star on the planet,too old now to drop ever Bob Dole--Looks a lot worse now then he did a year ago,would not bet on him being alive a year from now. Bob Barker-In and out of the hospital in 2019,maybe not one of the bigger name's on the list but too ill to drop Pope Benedict-Not sure if he his health is being exaggerated but probably undroppable at this point Leslie Phillips-One of those how he is not dead yet names. George Herbert Walker Bush Robert Mugabe-Posting a lot less lately,think 2019 is his year Prince Phillip-Don't think he is one of the top 25 most likely to die but still a good enough pick and probably too important ta miss Herman Wouk-103 and needs an oxygen tank.Anyone picking him this year is a bit unlucky he hasn't come through with a hit Kirk Douglas Javier Perez De Cueller-Competing with George Bush to star in a remake of Weekend at Bernie's. Undroppable name Clive James Olivia DeHavilland Vera Lynn-May she have a life that lasts long as Jeanne Clement

I am the only one to think that Mariah Carey should be the next Withney Houston with a shocking but not so incompréhensible overdosis ?

you should have given them the hose

My daughters first time going trick or treating tonight. She was confused at first but when she found out all you had to do was knock on doors and say trick or treat and she'd get sweets and chocolate she didn't want to stop. Weirdest thing she was given? 500ml bottle of pepsi. Not too weird but that's the most out of place. Best thing she was given? Either two tim tams or half a tub of roses. Woman literally just poured it in.

Another twist in the case of Willie McRae, almost certainly assassinated by The State when I was a boy. High profile SNP boy, lawyer, yet "sweep sweep" over his demise since 1985. Now the nurse who treated his corpse in Aberdeen has spoken. http://www.thenational.scot/news/17096658.nurse-who-treated-willie-mcrae-it-wasnt-suicide-he-was-shot/

"Silver medal-winners die younger because of their disappointment": https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6272009/Olympic-silver-medallists-die-younger-never-disappointment.html

In light of many of our Deadpools being condemned, I'd just like to congratulate Wormfarmer on making this competition that isn't a pile of shit

You're as dumb as they come Roey. Look, just look, at the thread title you fucking spangle.

"Simply the best" laid to rest!

Regarding the Leicester helicopter crash it seems there was a tail rotor failure. Something comes flying off at 46 seconds and down she goes.

Willie McCovey, a Hall of Famer long associated with the San Francisco Giants, has died. He was 80. https://www.sfchronicle.com/giants/article/Willie-McCovey-Giants-legend-dead-at-80-13352886.php