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This list was submitted by Hugh G. Wrekshun on Wednesday, December 31st, 2003 at 3:35 AM PST for The 2004 Lee Atwater Invitational Dead Pool.

Points Celebrity Date of Death Age 
10Michael WalshAlive?
9Mickey RooneyApril 6th, 201493
8Jack Klugman December 24th, 201290
7Harry MorganDecember 7th, 201196
6Esther WilliamsJune 6th, 201391
5Van JohnsonDecember 12th, 200892
4Sherwood SchwartzJuly 12th, 201194
3Rodney Dangerfield October 5th, 200482
2Robert McNamaraJuly 6th, 200993
1Red ButtonsJuly 13th, 200687
3 points 1 hit 
 

 

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His high-protein, low-carbohydrate approach to weight loss differed radically from the conventional wisdom of the medical establishment, and was widely criticized as risky. Nevertheless, Atkins steadfastly maintained that his dietary recommendations would lead to nothing more dangerous than a diminished sense of balance. He died of injuries sustained when he fell and hit his head on the sidewalk.

(d) April 17th, 2003