Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted March 14, 2013 I am interested in knowing what the non-British posters think of the selection of names on the 2013 Deathlist. Are all of the names familiar or do you consider them too parochial? As an Aussie, the ones I didn't know were: Bernadette Nolan Henry Cecil Reg Presley (but I did know the Troggs of course. I just couldn't name any of 'em.) Peter O'Sullevan Peter Sallis Elaine Stritch Anna Wing I don't mind a few parochial ones; it is a Brit site after all. I do think that, when picking the list though, you should remember that it was created after the sudden shock death of Cary Grant, an international superstar. Maybe when selecting the list, you should use Cary as your yardstick for fame/shock/impact value. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
angryGreatness 96 Posted March 14, 2013 I am interested in knowing what the non-British posters think of the selection of names on the 2013 Deathlist. Ronnie Biggs Clive James Erich Priebke Chapman Pincher Anna Wing Joao Havelange Gough Whitlam Ian Paisley Bernie Nolan Henry Cecil Denis Healey Reg Presley Michael Winner Peter O'Sullevan P.D. James Nicolas Parsons Ian Brady All people I know only because they were brought up on this forum. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Body Snatcher 44 107 Posted March 14, 2013 I am interested in knowing what the non-British posters think of the selection of names on the 2013 Deathlist. Erich Piebke. Chapman Pincher. Anna Wing. Joao Havelange. Henry Cecil. Denis Healey. Reg Presley. Peter O'Sullevan. Nicholas Parsons. Peter Sallis. ...are people I'd never heard of until I saw them on deathlist, but after a quick Google or Wiki it makes more sense why they are chosen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death Impends 7,964 Posted March 14, 2013 Even though I never knew Sallis's name outside of deadpooling, I admit he's probably the one "mostly known in UK" actor I otherwise had familiarity with solely due to him voicing Wallace! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Predictor 1,018 Posted March 14, 2013 l'm Swedish and these are the people l had never heard heard of, from this year's DeathList: Mikhail Kalashnikov Clive James Chapman Pincher Ian Paisley (Bob, on the other hand....) Bernadette Nolan Henry Cecil Denis Healey Reg Presley Peter O'Sullevan Billy Graham PD James Richard Adams General Jaruzelski Peter Seeger Nicholas Parsons Ian Brady Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,400 Posted March 15, 2013 The people on this year's DL whose existence I learned about when they appeared here are: Chapman Pincher Anna Wing Gough Whitlam Henry Cecil Denis Healey Reg Presley (of course I already knew the Troggs, but not his name) Michael Winner Peter O'Sullevan PD James Jake Lamotta Peter Sallis Stan Lee Nicholas Parsons Elaine Stritch Ian Brady There's a UK trend in them. regards, Hein Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR976evil 906 Posted March 15, 2013 The people on this year's DL whose existence I learned about when they appeared here are: Chapman Pincher Anna Wing Gough Whitlam Henry Cecil Denis Healey Reg Presley (of course I already knew the Troggs, but not his name) Michael Winner Peter O'Sullevan PD James Jake Lamotta Peter Sallis Stan Lee Nicholas Parsons Elaine Stritch Ian Brady There's a UK trend in them. regards, Hein You'd really never heard of PD James or Stan Lee??? Dude, you need to get out more Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,400 Posted March 15, 2013 The people on this year's DL whose existence I learned about when they appeared here are: Chapman Pincher Anna Wing Gough Whitlam Henry Cecil Denis Healey Reg Presley (of course I already knew the Troggs, but not his name) Michael Winner Peter O'Sullevan PD James Jake Lamotta Peter Sallis Stan Lee Nicholas Parsons Elaine Stritch Ian Brady There's a UK trend in them. You'd really never heard of PD James or Stan Lee??? Dude, you need to get out more Hey, I resemble that remark! I think that my ignorance and knowledge reveal what kind of books I read. I'm not fond of whodunnits and Marvel Comics... regards, Hein Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted March 15, 2013 The people on this year's DL whose existence I learned about when they appeared here are: Chapman Pincher Anna Wing Gough Whitlam Henry Cecil Denis Healey Reg Presley (of course I already knew the Troggs, but not his name) Michael Winner Peter O'Sullevan PD James Jake Lamotta Peter Sallis Stan Lee Nicholas Parsons Elaine Stritch Ian Brady There's a UK trend in them. regards, Hein You'd really never heard of PD James or Stan Lee??? Dude, you need to get out more Isn't Stan Lee one of the largest manufacturers of the utility knife? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
angryGreatness 96 Posted March 16, 2013 Even though I never knew Sallis's name outside of deadpooling, I admit he's probably the one "mostly known in UK" actor I otherwise had familiarity with solely due to him voicing Wallace! I couldn't tell you what he looks like, but I just know him as the voice of Wallace from Wallace & Gromit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,572 Posted April 12, 2013 The fifth death came on 08 April which is the 98th day of year which if we extrapolate up would give us approximately 18 deaths for the year. I don't think that this has ever been acheived. However on the 97th day of the year the tally stood at 4 deaths so this would equate to about 15 deaths which looks more reasonable. However we know that the Grim Reaper is not governed by statistics. Next death before the end of April? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,400 Posted April 12, 2013 The fifth death came on 08 April which is the 98th day of year which if we extrapolate up would give us approximately 18 deaths for the year. I don't think that this has ever been acheived. However on the 97th day of the year the tally stood at 4 deaths so this would equate to about 15 deaths which looks more reasonable. However we know that the Grim Reaper is not governed by statistics. Next death before the end of April? Thanks for doing your part of the maths, let me do the rest: at 18 deaths per year (dpy) on average every 365 / 18 = 20 days. The Witch died 8 April 2013, so 28 April would be the day. At 17 dpy we're looking at hit every 21.5 days, so 30 April would be it. Oh, could it be Mandela, just to poop on the Dutch national party? regards, Hein Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted April 12, 2013 The record is definitely on I think... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Zorders 1,271 Posted April 13, 2013 Has anyone noticed how a lot of the names who have died so far seem to be in a little "clump" in the middle of the list? It started with Michael Winner and Patty Andrews who were next to each other and I didn't think much of it. Now Thatcher is dead as well and Reg Presley is only a couple of rows above them. Do you think Bob Dole, Harper Lee and Peter O'Sullevan would/should be worried if they could see the list... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,400 Posted April 14, 2013 Has anyone noticed how a lot of the names who have died so far seem to be in a little "clump" in the middle of the list? I suppose this is the clumpiness associated with random (i.e. patternless) data, previously discussed here. For the same reason we see constellations in the stars, rather than patterns. Now Thatcher is dead as well and Reg Presley is only a couple of rows above them. Do you think Bob Dole, Harper Lee and Peter O'Sullevan would/should be worried if they could see the list... Knowing to be on the list, while flattering, must be worrying for any candidate. The only one who's let us know his feelings takes it in great stride: regards, Hein 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,572 Posted April 15, 2013 Eight of the picks on the 2013 list have not had a post this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,572 Posted April 25, 2013 The record is definitely on I think... We are running behind on 2008 - Richard Widmark was the 5th death on 26/3 followed by the sixth death (Charlton Heston) on 6/4. But if you compare to the other record year 2003 the 5th death did not occur until 27th June (Strom Thurmond), so we are ahead. Anyone care to have a stab at the 10 names that would break the record? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the_engineer 1,415 Posted April 25, 2013 The record is definitely on I think... We are running behind on 2008 - Richard Widmark was the 5th death on 26/3 followed by the sixth death (Charlton Heston) on 6/4. But if you compare to the other record year 2003 the 5th death did not occur until 27th June (Strom Thurmond), so we are ahead. Anyone care to have a stab at the 10 names that would break the record? gough whitlam ronnie biggs clive james henry cecil denis healey general jaruzelski fats domino peter sallis bernie nolan kirk douglas that's my guess anyway . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,572 Posted April 25, 2013 Ronnie Biggs George Bush Nelson Mandela Gough Whitlam Kirk Douglas Bernie Nolan Henry Cecil Billy Graham Richard Adams Nancy Reagan Does it for me, but there are a couple of other who I thought might do. Goes to show what a good list we have this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death Impends 7,964 Posted April 25, 2013 I'm gonna go with Bernie Nolan Gough Whitlam Henry Cecil Wojciech Jaruzelski Nelson Mandela Al Molinaro Richard Attenborough Kirk Douglas Joao Havelange Nancy Reagan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Predictor 1,018 Posted May 1, 2013 In 8 December 2012, I wrote the following text in the "Ideas And Possibilities For 2013" section: Deanna Durbin: Actually, we don’t know anything about her health. No one’s heard from her since 1984. Which means that she MIGHT be really ill. Think of this as a gamble, a 50-50 chance. Well, looks like you should've listened to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,572 Posted May 1, 2013 In 8 December 2012, I wrote the following text in the "Ideas And Possibilities For 2013" section: Deanna Durbin: Actually, we don’t know anything about her health. No one’s heard from her since 1984. Which means that she MIGHT be really ill. Think of this as a gamble, a 50-50 chance. Well, looks like you should've listened to me. But at least you had the courage of your convictions and played her in your DDP and so can bask in the glow of points earned. Well done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Predictor 1,018 Posted May 2, 2013 In 8 December 2012, I wrote the following text in the "Ideas And Possibilities For 2013" section: Deanna Durbin: Actually, we don’t know anything about her health. No one’s heard from her since 1984. Which means that she MIGHT be really ill. Think of this as a gamble, a 50-50 chance. Well, looks like you should've listened to me. But at least you had the courage of your convictions and played her in your DDP and so can bask in the glow of points earned. Well done. Thanks. At this rate, I'll have 9/20 deaths by the end of the year, which is a decent result for a newcomer. Next year, l'll probably manage at least 20/20... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,572 Posted May 16, 2013 I have plotted on a graph the hits against progress through the year. I have used 2013 (obviously), 2012, 2011 (poor year), 2008, 2003 (good years). Because 2003 was very sporadic (three clusters of intense activity) I think the year to track performance against is 2008. Our third hit at the beginning of Feb took us ahead of the 2008 line but they crossed again in the middle of March. We are now falling behind dramatically. However if we make the sixth hit before 150 days (30 May) and eight hits before 200 days (19 July) then I still think there is the potential for a good year but it could be 2003 all over again when all fourteen deaths occurred before the end of September. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death Impends 7,964 Posted May 16, 2013 Another factor could be if we have a more active later part of the year. While 2008 was probably the most well-spread year, with 9 months having at least one hit, the first four months were easily the most jampacked. (7 hits from Jan to Apr, compared to 4 in May to Aug and 3 in Sep to Dec) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
