Guest Nadia Posted August 20, 2013 More Like Robert Deaderly http://images.wikia..../1f/Rimshot.gif Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainChorizo 1,986 Posted August 21, 2013 http://www.bbc.co.uk...tshire-23631852 Only 2 slight mentions of him but does does this count for Rex Barnett? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted August 21, 2013 http://www.bbc.co.uk...tshire-23631852 Only 2 slight mentions of him but does does this count for Rex Barnett? Absolutely. Brilliant spot! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted August 21, 2013 Ancient Saudi royal Prince Musa'id dead. http://www.petra.gov...121137&CatID=13 http://gulftoday.ae/...3f115fc6e3.aspx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted August 21, 2013 Ancient Saudi royal Prince Musa'id dead. http://www.petra.gov...121137&CatID=13 http://gulftoday.ae/...3f115fc6e3.aspx Given the varied spellings of his name and the oodles of Abul/Aziz/Sauds knocking about, this is going to be a real ballache finding the required obit... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,542 Posted August 24, 2013 How about some updates on some of the names that could decide where the trophy ends up in 2013? Katherine Crowe Now that it's been ascertained that the BBC, for some reason, have a fascination with this failed pop star, those of who didn't pick her are all cursing themselves. Her latest blog post is her admitting that her days are numbered and that "I have pain now, and I always said I wouldn't last long with pain... something big is coming". Time for TMIB to get his crow's feet/as the crow flies puns ready. Clive James Has confirmed that he "won't see Australia again". So some good news for him there. Still feels like a 2014 casualty to me, but we'll see. Sandy Jardine As has been said elsewhere, dead pools are often decided by who lives rather than who dies. Sandy's cry of "no surrender" to the tumours infecting his liver have led to a diagnosis of "in remission", which should see him welcome in 2014 with a rousing rendition of "The Sash". He's still using words like "battling" and "fighting" though, so I don't think he's off future longlists just yet. Kate Granger Let's be honest here: a terrible, terrible attention whore. Is apparently well enough to be changing jobs and is already announcing conferences she'll be at next year. I'm sure another "I will be tweeting/liveblogging/updating Pinterest on my deathbed" press release will be out soon when she has a book to plug though. Ryan Buell Is working on a Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers comic book. No, seriously. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death Impends 8,007 Posted August 25, 2013 So out of the names on that one "all the names on the highest teams" list you made that have three or more selections, Crowe (along with the old and frail picks of Mandela and Jaruzelski) is more or less the only one still likely to give out points. Beyond that it's mostly the two-or-less picks in terms of potential decisiveness. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,400 Posted August 26, 2013 Theme team Minions of Xuleneb: Wim Ruska Ruska inducted in Judo Hall of Fame. ISTM this may well be the kiss of death. The interesting bit is: Mr. Willem Ruska was inducted by Mr. Jan Snijders, IJF Head Refereeing Director, who said: “I had the honour of training with Willem. He was a great champion. He can’t be here but his wife Elisabeth will accept the award.” I know Mr Ruska hasn't been well since he suffered a stroke, but apparently he can't travel to Brazil. regards. Hein Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Dalia Royce Posted August 27, 2013 http://www.bbc.co.uk...t-arts-23792381 marian mcpartland ddp pick jazz lady dead Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,205 Posted September 2, 2013 Will admit to a tinge of disappointment that the pun for Gilmar wasn't "Unhappy Gilmar". 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Russ Posted September 5, 2013 I am considering entering next year but I want to know if my choices are good or not. Kirk Douglas Nelson Mandela Zsa Zsa Gabor Ozzy Osbourne Courtney Love Yes/No? on each Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,592 Posted September 5, 2013 I am considering entering next year but I want to know if my choices are good or not. Kirk Douglas Nelson Mandela Zsa Zsa Gabor Ozzy Osbourne Courtney Love Yes/No? on each Hopefully only two will make the starting tape. If you think they are good they are good. Why should my opinion be worth more than yours. I am not their Doctor! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Predictor 1,018 Posted September 6, 2013 Now that Rochus Misch has passed away, I've managed to predict 6 deaths so far this year. 30 points is not so bad for a newcomer, right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainChorizo 1,986 Posted September 6, 2013 It is a pretty good debut. And looking at your list realistically you might even hit double digit hits since Nov-Dec are particularly strong months for geriatrics to wither. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Predictor 1,018 Posted September 11, 2013 Thanks. Speaking of "wither", if Jane Withers dies this year, then I will have 18 points for her alone! She's my joker and a unique pick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TAFKAG 70 Posted September 13, 2013 Theme 2 - German language writers Team Name: Falling like the wall Joker (Pick 1): Isle Aichinger Pick 2: Wolf Biermann Pick 3: Volker Braun Pick 4: Tankred Dorst Pick 5: Hans Magnus Enzensberger Pick 6: Christiane F Pick 7: Gunther Grass Pick 8: Jutta Heinrich Pick 9: Walter Jens Pick 10: Judith Kerr Pick 11: Sarah Kirsch Pick 12: Siegfried Lenz Pick 13: erich Loest Pick 14: Monika Maron Pick 15: Ingrid noll Pick 16: Erica Pendretti Pick 17: Marcel Reich ranicki Pick 18: Ruth Rehmann Pick 19: Alice Schwarzer Pick 20: Martin Walser Erich Loest has self-defenestrated to give you a unique success, unless he ends up on the List of the Loest. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,205 Posted September 13, 2013 I've long been convinced that DDP pick for the last 6 years or so, Trudiee (name deliberately misspelt) (NHS TV ad cancer patient) Endersby is no longer with us, but obviously the family have kept it private that she died. Well, it took some digging and date of death (September 6th but what year? If I had to guess, I'd say 2008) is unclear but by searching on her "profile" on Facebook and by checking the news reports - she had two daughters. One of them has since married and in their profile recently, they put this (link is here - https://www.facebook...ion=friends_tab) PS I do appreciate that this is either/or/all creepy, excellent research, obsessive, nosy and crossing the line etc. But I do also think that it's time this lady stops getting picked on a dead pool when she's already dead and let her rest in peace. K B September 6 near Orwell via mobile Well as my Mum used to say, that's another job jobbled x Share <p> 13 people like this. Well done today! Felt a tears come to my eyes as you read "Look for me in Rainbows. Nice to see all the family again but could do for happier times. X September 6 at 7:27pm via mobile · 1 KBIt was a tough day, but it was lovely to see you x September 6 at 7:29pm via mobile MH she said you did REALLY well, so sorry to hear about your Mum, hope you're doing ok xxxxxx KB Thank you. Hopefully Mum would've been proud, she had the best music! x September 7 at 10:58am via mobile Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,155 Posted September 14, 2013 What is there that suggests that they're talking about an anniversary? Sounds like a funeral to me, references to music, readings .... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,205 Posted September 14, 2013 If she had died recently, I think they wouldve both mentioned something on Facebook but they didnt. But reading it back, I grant you that it seems more like a recent passing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handrejka 1,904 Posted September 17, 2013 Ok, I'm pushing it, but would this count for Erich Loest? I know it's on another site, but searching the BBC does bring it up and the address bar is the BBC one? http://www.bbc.co.uk/search/news/?q=erich%20loest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainChorizo 1,986 Posted October 1, 2013 So was Sept the lowest amount of hits in a month for the DDP in years? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,205 Posted October 7, 2013 Former DDP pick H.E. De Wardener has died - http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/10361740/Professor-Hugh-de-Wardener.html Blackie, whilst checking if HEDW had been picked this year (which he wasn't), I noticed the latest update but it doesn't mention Peter Broadbent (died 1st October, picked by two teams), who got an obituary from the BBC. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted October 8, 2013 Former DDP pick H.E. De Wardener has died - http://www.telegraph...e-Wardener.html Blackie, whilst checking if HEDW had been picked this year (which he wasn't), I noticed the latest update but it doesn't mention Peter Broadbent (died 1st October, picked by two teams), who got an obituary from the BBC. He has been picked. He's between Justine de Villeneuve and John Deacon... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Going Underground 74 Posted October 9, 2013 That Chopper Read hit has brought a few into contention. These last 2 and a bit months may provide a really exciting finish. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainChorizo 1,986 Posted October 9, 2013 Sitting on 97 points after Chopper's death I could still see a non top 10 finish without any other hits the rest of 2013 as the competition is really at it's toughest this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
