Roger, Wilko, Over and Out

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This list was submitted by Ghost of Stiffs Past on Thursday, January 31st, 2013 at 11:25 AM PST for The February 2013 Lee Jr..

Points Celebrity Date of Death Age 
10Ray PriceDecember 16th, 201387
9Scott CarpenterOctober 10th, 201388
8Van Cliburn February 27th, 201378
7Hugo Chavez March 5th, 201358
6Roger AngellMay 20th, 2022101
5Nelson Mandela December 5th, 201395
4Le Duc AnhApril 22nd, 201998
3Efrem ZimbalistMay 2nd, 201495
2Vincent BugliosiJune 8th, 201580
1Not Famous 
15 points 2 hits 
 

 

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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