Book 3,551 Posted December 28, 2022 Come on Ben, it's about time 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 11,912 Posted December 28, 2022 Sweepstake: Pelè vs Benedict vs Kabosu. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,576 Posted December 28, 2022 If both him and Pele hold on just 3 more days they’ll be the biggest gift of 2 early door hits for DL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clarence 58 Posted December 28, 2022 Probably, he has little time left in this world but he will not die this year. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 11,912 Posted December 28, 2022 I actually expect some kind of denial from the Vatican, like "he is weak but stable" or something like that. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCI Frank Burnside 3,880 Posted December 28, 2022 Like Pele should be on the list if he makes it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
etib80 82 Posted December 28, 2022 Maybe a futur number 1 for the 2023's DL ? If he will not die in the next 3 days... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Daredevil 1,189 Posted December 28, 2022 Pelé, Harris, Whale, Vialli, Benedict What a majestic top 5 they would make for the 2023 DeathList! Has the DL ever had all its top five as successes? 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,435 Posted December 28, 2022 I thought he'd be a miss on January 1st and I still do. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Doctor 88 Posted December 28, 2022 41 minutes ago, drol said: I actually expect some kind of denial from the Vatican, like "he is weak but stable" or something like that. No denial from the Vatican so far... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lafaucheuse 4,043 Posted December 28, 2022 George alagiah, Jimmy Carter, Bob Barker and Sandra Day O Connor, Robert Wagner and Henry Kissinger would all be great contenders in top 10. 9 minutes ago, The Daredevil said: Pelé, Harris, Whale, Vialli, Benedict What a majestic top 5 they would make for the 2023 DeathList! Has the DL ever had all its top five as successes? I feel like 2023 list could be a breaking year, so many lingering figures. Just need Bennie and Pèle to hold on for a few more days Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,435 Posted December 28, 2022 49 minutes ago, drol said: I actually expect some kind of denial from the Vatican, like "he is weak but stable" or something like that. Pope Francis says: Quote ""I would like to ask all of you for a special prayer for Pope Emeritus Benedict, who, in silence, is sustaining the Church," Francis said in a surprise announcement in Italian at the end of his weekly general audience. "Let us remember him. He is very sick, asking the Lord to console and sustain him in this witness of love for the Church, until the end," (Note - Gooseberry posted this on the last page too.) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,233 Posted December 28, 2022 Getting a bit annoying now. I can normally submit my DDP early in the full knowledge that it'll be fine. This year it seems two big names could cark it at any given moment. Both are already on my 2022 lists anyway, but would be good if they could keep breathing into 2023. Edit: Actually I don't have Benedict XVI in 2022 so he better live! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Doctor 88 Posted December 28, 2022 https://video.corriere.it/cronaca/papa-francesco-pregate-benedetto-xvi-che-molto-ammalato/200907d8-869a-11ed-95ee-af8dc55ce986 Francis's speech about Benny XVI. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leon Brittan 293 Posted December 28, 2022 Huge miss if it's this year huge gain if it's next year Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCI Frank Burnside 3,880 Posted December 28, 2022 On the Sky News banner saying the Vatican has said Benedict experienced a sudden worsening of his health in the last few hours and is receiving medical attention. Sounds very like when QEII went albeit she wasn't in as bad a state as him prior. Sounds like he won't make 2023 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrumpyRabbit 52 Posted December 28, 2022 Liz Truss hasn’t been visiting, has she? 1 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Daredevil 1,189 Posted December 28, 2022 I might have to substitute Benny for Sandra Day O’Connor, if he goes in the next few days. Is there any particular reason why O’Connor is such a popular choice? I know she is 92 and has had Alzheimer’s for five years, but is there something else? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCI Frank Burnside 3,880 Posted December 28, 2022 With Benny looking likes he's on the way out soon. I think the odds on Francis resigning next year have narrowed. (2nd part of next year the more likely) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mercarte 145 Posted December 28, 2022 "Regarding the health condition of the Pope Emeritus, for whom Pope Francis asked for prayers at the end of this morning's general audience, I can confirm that in the last few hours there has been an aggravation due to advancing age. The situation at the moment remains under control, constantly followed by doctors." This was clarified by the director of the Holy See Press Office, Matteo Bruni: "At the end of the general audience Pope Francis went to the Mater Ecclesiae monastery to visit Benedict XVI. We join him in praying for the Pope Emeritus." Source: Agensir Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,639 Posted December 28, 2022 BBC - Likely to be constantly updated, the man won't lack medical attention so they could drag him into the points bonanza of the New Year Link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-64107730 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clarence 58 Posted December 28, 2022 I feel like 2023 will surpassed 2020. Plenty of celebrities out there slowly dying from terminal illness. Committee must pick right people for next year. 2023 had a potential to surpassed 2020! Benedict and Pele must be in Top 5 next year if both of them still alive by the end of this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCI Frank Burnside 3,880 Posted December 28, 2022 3 minutes ago, maryportfuncity said: BBC - Likely to be constantly updated, the man won't lack medical attention so they could drag him into the points bonanza of the New Year Link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-64107730 Not too sure about that. Look at QEII it was quite quick in the end even with all that medical attention. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arghton 6,695 Posted December 28, 2022 Edit: Already mentioned. Anyways, doesn't sound like he has more than a week or two despite the "situation being under control" 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grimgrass 514 Posted December 28, 2022 Come on Benedict, just a couple of more days. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
