Haystacks Calhoun

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This list was submitted by Tex Antoine on Tuesday, December 22nd, 2015 at 11:40 AM PST for The 2016 Lee Atwater Invitational Dead Pool.

Points Celebrity Date of Death Age 
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9Jimmy CarterDecember 29th, 2024100
8George H.W. BushNovember 30th, 201894
7Glen CampbellAugust 8th, 201781
6Buddy Ryan June 28th, 201685
5Valerie HarperAugust 30th, 201980
4Gordie Howe June 10th, 201688
3Harlan EllisonJune 28th, 201884
2Kirk DouglasFebruary 5th, 2020103
1Phil LeshOctober 25th, 202484
10 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