The Off Topic 2010 Celebrity Dead Pool

[Wezil]

As Yankees pitcher Lefty Gomez was said to have remarked after three Feller pitches blew by him, “That last one sounded a little low.”

[germanos]

RIP Blake Edwards



The American film-maker, Blake Edwards, has died in southern California at the age of 88, his publicist has said.

Edwards died of complications from pneumonia at 1030 (1830 GMT) at St John's Health Centre in Santa Monica, Gene Schwam told the Associated Press.

His wife, the actress Julie Andrews, and other members of his family were at his side, Mr Schwam added.

Among the films Edwards directed were The Pink Panther, Breakfast at Tiffany's, Victor/Victoria and 10.

Also a screenwriter, producer and actor, he received a lifetime achievement award at the 2004 Academy Awards.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-12013186

[-Jrabbit]

RIP.

[ColdWizard]

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/culture-obituaries/tv-radio-obituaries/8067423/Simon-MacCorkindale.html

[Wezil]

I presume you would like some points for that?

[Wezil]

He died on the 14th of October but was claimed before the end of the year, so he counts.

Simon MacCorkindale was 58 years old and a unique pick for ColdWizard (ranked 2).

(171-2) + (100-58) + 25 = 236 points.

Nice payout (3 points shy of a record) and enough to put ColdWizard into third place.

[SlowwHand]

A late flurry is in progress.

Musician Captain Beefheart dies at age 69

Don Van Vliet, better known as pioneering blues and rock musician Captain Beefheart, has died in California from complications of multiple sclerosis at age 69, a representative for the artist said on Frida

[-Jrabbit]

One less creative genius on earth. :sad:

RIP

[Wezil]

Only two weeks left to take -jrabbit out of the top spot.

[-Jrabbit]

Celebs are dropping left and right, all trying to take me down.

[Wezil]

You're going to have to earn your 2nd title.

[-Jrabbit]

It's out of my control. Que sera, sera.

But I'd rather be ahead than behind.

[Wezil]

(CNN) -- Steve Landesberg, best known for his role as a cerebral detective on the TV sitcom "Barney Miller," has died of cancer, his agent said. He was 65.

"Steve was a true 'Gentleman,' " Landesberg's agent Jeffrey Leavitt said late Monday, shortly after the actor's death. "Working with Steve was an honor both personally and professionally. ... He will be missed."

Landesberg played with deadpan delivery Detective Arthur Dietrich on "Barney Miller," an often infuriatingly intellectual member of a New York City police station in Greenwich Village, who toyed with those who crossed his path in the precinct. The series ran from 1975 to 1982.

In addition to his stint on the sitcom, Landesberg made guest appearances on a number of shows, including "Saturday Night Live," "The Golden Girls" and "Law & Order." He also appeared in the 2008 movie "Forgetting Sarah Marshall."

He is credited with the quote "Honesty is the best policy, but insanity is a better defense," according to WorldofQuotes.com.

In other news, Abe Vigoda is still alive.

[SlowwHand]

I have no idea. This last one is mystifying.

RIP

[MOBIUS]

Ariel Sharon's still alive, isn't he?

Just checking!