msc 18,439 Posted September 29, 2016 Another no-go for me: I picked ex-Hewlett Packard chairman Ralph Whitworth for my DDP team since he had left his position after suffering a recurrence of throat cancer, reportedly with a "worse prognosis". I assumed that meant terminal, and although it was initially - he had been given 8-10 months to live - he's now recovered thanks to cutting-edge treatment and recently enjoyed a private Rolling Stones concert http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2015/may/29/rolling-stones-whitworth-belly-up-concert-jagger/ Hmm. Dead. Aged 60. Cancer. http://www.wsj.com/articles/longtime-activist-investor-ralph-whitworth-dies-after-cancer-battle-1475189435 His cancer returned in a more virulent form earlier this year. DDP awaiting obit. A unique pick too. Reminds me of the time I went for Derek Martinus on the DDP, and he outlived the year, so I dropped him. Only my info was right, he was dying, and his death the next February was a unique bonus for some randomer! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death Impends 7,963 Posted September 29, 2016 Ain't that tricky - didn't get a cure, just enough time to last well beyond his DDP relevancy for me. Unlucky for him, though. That cutting-edge treatment seemed effective enough I thought he'd have a good few years left. This does mean my 2015 squad is down to four survivors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,515 Posted September 30, 2016 The James R Young of 2016. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,439 Posted September 30, 2016 Got to feel for the Diana Rots teams of the world, one of the less heralded victims of 2016. The top teams are recording so many hits, it's going to be a struggle for them to fill out an entire 2017 side. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,515 Posted September 30, 2016 You know, it was only last week I realised "Diana Rots" is a pun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted October 1, 2016 Another no-go for me: I picked ex-Hewlett Packard chairman Ralph Whitworth for my DDP team since he had left his position after suffering a recurrence of throat cancer, reportedly with a "worse prognosis". I assumed that meant terminal, and although it was initially - he had been given 8-10 months to live - he's now recovered thanks to cutting-edge treatment and recently enjoyed a private Rolling Stones concert http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2015/may/29/rolling-stones-whitworth-belly-up-concert-jagger/ Hmm. Dead. Aged 60. Cancer. http://www.wsj.com/articles/longtime-activist-investor-ralph-whitworth-dies-after-cancer-battle-1475189435 His cancer returned in a more virulent form earlier this year. DDP awaiting obit. Not true. He found out he was going to be forced to listen to another Stones concert. SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 11,936 Posted October 1, 2016 Bernardo Caprotti, Italian entrepreuner and founder of Esselunga, died yesterday aged 90. http://www.corriere.it/economia/16_settembre_30/morto-bernardo-caprotti-fondatore-esselunga-11f04d4e-873e-11e6-b094-d674d9773420.shtml Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted October 11, 2016 He's going off-road. Polaris co-founder David Johnson passed away Saturday in Roseau. He was 93. Johnson, and his two cousins Edgar and Allan Hetteen, founded Polaris in 1954. In 1956 they produced their first snowmobile. SC http://www.kare11.com/mb/life/outdoors/polaris-co-founder-david-johnson-dies-at-93/333371532 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,033 Posted October 27, 2016 Former CEO of Goodyear Charles Pilliod Jr died back in April. http://www.tirereview.com/former-goodyear-ceo-charles-pilliod-dies/ Seems to have passed us by, but he's a DDP pick all the same, though no qo to date. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted November 4, 2016 Miriam Weinstein at 90. Was the 'Mir' in Miramax with her hubby Max. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,033 Posted December 1, 2016 Death Notice for Sir John Anthony Swire, former Chairman of John Swire And Sons (original!) and various Boards of Directors, who has died aged 89. http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/timesonline-uk/obituary.aspx?n=john-anthony-swire&pid=182841502 Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Anthony_Swire Looks like his brother Adrian is still alive. And if you are a billionaire it's a guaranteed Honour "from the Queen". And a guaranteed obit to follow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted December 3, 2016 Leonard G. Herring, Lowe’s Companies Inc. president and CEO for 18 years, died at his home in North Wilkesboro Thursday morning. SC http://m.journalpatriot.com/news/leonard-herring-lowe-s-leader-philanthropist-dies/article_e7ab3446-b8c4-11e6-ae00-9f3d61db1682.html?mode=jqm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Weebl 216 Posted December 4, 2016 Sir Ken Morrison, former chairman of Morrisons supermarkets, is 86 in 2017: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ken_Morrison Doubtless would be obitable. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gooseberry Crumble 5,337 Posted December 11, 2016 http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20161210005014/en/Conrad-N.-Hilton-Foundation-Announces-Death-Eric Eric Hilton -son of Conrad Hilton and former Vice Chairman/ head of the Hiltons hotel business has died. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted January 2, 2017 F. Ross Johnson, the former RJR Nabisco CEO depicted as the epitome of corporate greed in the best-selling book and movie “Barbarians at the Gate,” has died. He was 85. He asked that his casket be shaped like a block of Shredded Wheat. SC https://leeherald.com/2017/01/01/f-ross-johnson-former-ceo-rjr-nabisco-dies-85/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thatcher 2,397 Posted January 18, 2017 Brenda C. Barnes, an American businesswoman, has died aged 63. She was the first female CEO of PepsiCo, and later served as CEO of the Sara Lee Corporation. She also sat on the board of many well known companies and businesses, including LucasFilm, Avon, The New York Times Company and Staples. Here is a Wall Street Journal obituary. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Weebl 216 Posted February 1, 2017 Sir Ken Morrison, former chairman of Morrisons supermarkets, is 86 in 2017: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ken_Morrison Doubtless would be obitable. Wish I'd included him on my own personal list now! http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-38827688 Thought of him, didn't put him on my list, and then he died. That's how it goes sometimes! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted February 2, 2017 Albert Boscov, founder of the chain of department stores that bear his name, has late-stage cancer. Jim Boscov, CEO of Boscov’s Department Store, confirmed the news Wednesday night. “I have pancreatic cancer and there is no cure. I don’t have a lot of time,” the 87-year-old Boscov said in a letter to employees. Locally, Boscov’s Department Store has locations in downtown Wilkes-Barre, Scranton and Hazleton. In total, the chain, which is the largest family-owned department store chain in the United States, has 50 stores throughout the eastern United States with corporate headquarters in Reading (PA). SC 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted February 9, 2017 Bill Cooper, the longtime CEO of TCF bank, and a former head of Minnesota's Republican Party, has passed away, February 8, 2017. SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainChorizo 1,977 Posted February 9, 2017 Albert Boscov, founder of the chain of department stores that bear his name, has late-stage cancer. Jim Boscov, CEO of Boscov’s Department Store, confirmed the news Wednesday night. “I have pancreatic cancer and there is no cure. I don’t have a lot of time,” the 87-year-old Boscov said in a letter to employees. Locally, Boscov’s Department Store has locations in downtown Wilkes-Barre, Scranton and Hazleton. In total, the chain, which is the largest family-owned department store chain in the United States, has 50 stores throughout the eastern United States with corporate headquarters in Reading (PA). SC 87 +Pancreatic Cancer=Slim chance of seeing Jan 1,though he probably only would qualify for something like Deathrace as I don't see him as someone who would get national obit writeups. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,596 Posted February 11, 2017 Albert Boscov, founder of the chain of department stores that bear his name, has late-stage cancer. Jim Boscov, CEO of Boscov’s Department Store, confirmed the news Wednesday night. “I have pancreatic cancer and there is no cure. I don’t have a lot of time,” the 87-year-old Boscov said in a letter to employees. Locally, Boscov’s Department Store has locations in downtown Wilkes-Barre, Scranton and Hazleton. In total, the chain, which is the largest family-owned department store chain in the United States, has 50 stores throughout the eastern United States with corporate headquarters in Reading (PA). SC 87 +Pancreatic Cancer=Slim chance of seeing Jan 1,though he probably only would qualify for something like Deathrace as I don't see him as someone who would get national obit writeups. Al Boscov. Closed at 87. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deadsox 894 Posted February 11, 2017 Michael Ilitch http://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/2017/02/10/mike-ilitch-tigers-wings-owner-dies/97766038/ Sorry if already posted. Yes, Sir C., it could have gone in Baseball, Hockey or Pizza (if we have a pizza thread). I didn't see it so I picked this one. So sue me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CastAway 488 Posted February 12, 2017 Miles Cahn, founder of Coach alongside his wife Lillian, is dead at 95. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Whitehouse 872 Posted February 12, 2017 Michael Ilitch http://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/2017/02/10/mike-ilitch-tigers-wings-owner-dies/97766038/ Sorry if already posted. Yes, Sir C., it could have gone in Baseball, Hockey or Pizza (if we have a pizza thread). I didn't see it so I picked this one. So sue me. Damn! That's a big one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,966 Posted February 22, 2017 Co-founder of Nintendo America, Alan "Al" Stone, dead at 71: http://www.gamespot.com/articles/nintendo-of-america-cofounder-passes-away-at-71/1100-6448100/ He brought all the classic arcade machines to America, well, not personally with his own hands, but ordered someone to do it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
