gcreptile 10,970 Posted February 5 The "unnatural death" variable can be set independently from the death itself. So the death can be scored and the unnatural death can be added later. It's really not a question of doing more or less work either way. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,044 Posted February 5 2 minutes ago, gcreptile said: The "unnatural death" variable can be set independently from the death itself. So the death can be scored and the unnatural death can be added later. It's really not a question of doing more or less work either way. Thanks. I may keep my fingers off the keyboard next time, instead of trying to be too helpful. I'm totally shattered. Had to update my signature and teams and scores and everything today. And Lavender and Jayston's deaths haven't helped my mood! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,970 Posted February 5 Well, without inquiring how you got your inside knowledge, it's good to know to keep an eye on this. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livingbygrace 337 Posted February 5 1 hour ago, Ulitzer95 said: Monday afternoon fight over absolutely nothing between two long term users. Standard DeathList Forums. Sometimes I feel I need a bowl of popcorn and spend my evenings scrolling through. It can be more entertaining then a movie 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,140 Posted February 5 1 hour ago, Ulitzer95 said: Monday afternoon fight over absolutely nothing between two long term users. Standard DeathList Forums. It's why I keep coming here. 5 minutes ago, livingbygrace said: Sometimes I feel I need a bowl of popcorn and spend my evenings scrolling through. It can be more entertaining then a movie Indeed it can. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,044 Posted February 6 Toby Keith QO for completeness: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13050525/toby-keith-dead-62-stomach-cancer.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,596 Posted February 6 Re: Lavender... the Guardian, Times and Telegraph have all published obits for him now. None hint at a cause of death. However, the fact that they were all published in full by last night would suggest they were compiled prior to his death. What is telling is his IMDb profile. Last role was a voice casting, released in 2023, but could have easily been recorded 2021/22. Last appearance in person was in a Dad's Army related programme in 2020. He was very active prior to lockdown. All of this would suggest he wasn't a well man and that the obit writers were aware of this. In other words, I'm calling bs on any rumours about unnatural causes. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,588 Posted February 6 31 minutes ago, Ulitzer95 said: Re: Lavender... the Guardian, Times and Telegraph have all published obits for him now. None hint at a cause of death. However, the fact that they were all published in full by last night would suggest they were compiled prior to his death. What is telling is his IMDb profile. Last role was a voice casting, released in 2023, but could have easily been recorded 2021/22. Last appearance in person was in a Dad's Army related programme in 2020. He was very active prior to lockdown. All of this would suggest he wasn't a well man and that the obit writers were aware of this. In other words, I'm calling bs on any rumours about unnatural causes. In 2017 he collapsed with Sepsis while filming a travelogue for Channel 5 which forced him to quit Eastenders without an exit (His character was written out in one line having said to have moved away again) having returned at the end of 2016. He had previously had a heart attack and bladder cancer as well. https://www.thesun.co.uk/tv/25735646/inside-ian-lavenders-health-sepsis-heart-attack-cancer/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evil Grimace 359 Posted February 6 Dear Committee, I wandered over to check on how many had Keith as a pick and saw the new layout to the Drop 40. The added column giving the picks the previous rank or new appearance appeals the attention to the minutiae of the contest. Kudos to whoever thought to add this. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,525 Posted February 6 Would be funny to see Joey casual his way to the title. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,226 Posted February 6 Tbh even if I was playing seriously I still would’ve picked Keith on my roster. I just think stomach cancer is a bit underrated as a cancer and he did look like complete shit in those last photos even if he tried to act like he was fine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted February 6 4 hours ago, Joey Russ said: Tbh even if I was playing seriously I still would’ve picked Keith on my roster. I just think stomach cancer is a bit underrated as a cancer and he did look like complete shit in those last photos even if he tried to act like he was fine I hadn't been following as to how advanced the cancer was. If I did I would have stuck him on my Sad Last Days team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,044 Posted February 8 Henry Fambrough QO: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/ap-detroit-dionne-warwick-motown-virginia-b2492589.html 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Hemlock 742 Posted February 9 Pictures are all looking good. It looks like "O" is the only one that's not complete. Also, just an idea, but for my pick of Michael H. Kenyon, perhaps you can just use a generic picture of an enema bag. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lafaucheuse 4,046 Posted February 9 Badinter was picked by two teams including my french theme one. Waiting for an obit, I would be surprised if it doesn't happen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,588 Posted February 9 5 minutes ago, Lafaucheuse said: Badinter was picked by two teams including my french theme one. Waiting for an obit, I would be surprised if it doesn't happen Is this one. https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/robert-badinter-behind-frances-abolition-death-penalty-dies-age-95-media-2024-02-09/ It’s currently present on the page where Reuters link on the rules page links to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,044 Posted February 9 Seiji Ozawa QO: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-13065255/Acclaimed-Japanese-conductor-Seiji-Ozawa-dies-age-88.html 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,044 Posted February 9 Robert Badinter QO: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/reuters/article-13065381/Robert-Badinter-Frances-abolition-death-penalty-dies-age-95.html 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chiesa52 132 Posted February 9 2 hours ago, YoungWillz said: Seiji Ozawa QO: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-13065255/Acclaimed-Japanese-conductor-Seiji-Ozawa-dies-age-88.html So sorry to hear about this one, he was one of the greatest conductors of his day 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death Impends 7,975 Posted February 9 Dries van Agt QO https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-13066467/Former-Dutch-Prime-Minister-Dries-van-Agt-dies-hand-hand-wife-following-euthanasia-93.html Also an unnatural. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,588 Posted February 9 32 minutes ago, Death Impends said: Dries van Agt QO https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-13066467/Former-Dutch-Prime-Minister-Dries-van-Agt-dies-hand-hand-wife-following-euthanasia-93.html Also an unnatural. Interesting he gets an obit when in the past some former Dutch PM’s have not obited. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CastAway 488 Posted February 9 1 hour ago, The Old Crem said: Interesting he gets an obit when in the past some former Dutch PM’s have not obited. Guessing the unique nature of a former head of government choosing euthanasia, especially at the same time with his wife, made him additionally notable 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,044 Posted February 10 Day 41 of the year. 42 hits. Tight this year, especially with the deaths seemingly coming in clusters. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,226 Posted February 10 Damo Suzuki QO 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,044 Posted February 12 Lolz at Roger Rogerson's obit! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
