Bye, Bye, Byrdie!

In the most-anticipated death of the year, the Senate stalwart and WV "King of Pork" has passed. Five ghouls gain.

John Wooden

The Grim Reaper takes down The Wizard of Westwood. Emily and Bob probably aren't too broken up about it.

Dennis Hopper

Ride easy Dennis Hopper, your journey's done. Andy, Holly and Kevin benefit and have decided to celebrate by huffing nitrous oxide.

WWW DOA

Neglected the passing of last-of-the-Kennedy-cabinet William Williard Wirtz who puts Bob on the board for 6, and bumps me into second with 10. This leaves just Danny and Betsy as the Angels of Prolonged Life.

Umaru Yar'Adua

President Umaru Yar'Adua (say that 10 times fast) of Nigeria has sloughed off this mortal coil. Good luck to new Pres. Goodluck Jonathan (really)...and also for Andy, who scores 7 on the transition.

McLaren

If I'd been following last year's strategy, he would've been a prime pick.

Pushin' Up Rye

J.D. Salinger has come out of hiding to award points to John, Emily and Kevin. Holly's lead shrinks to two.