Celebrity picks for Derby Dead Pool 2006: W

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Wagoner, Porter (Died in 2007) Born 12 August 1927  (West Plains, Missouri, USA) Country music singer. Reaper's Insightful Crew

Wahid, Abdurrahman Born 4 August 1940  (Indonesia) Muslim cleric, former President of Indonesia (1999-2001) and leader of the oddly-named National Awakening Party. Has been impeached for corruption and suffered several strokes, leaving him almost blind. Also goes by the name of Gus Dur for some reason. Five-Fingered Hand Of Death

Waite, Terry Born 31 May 1939  (Styal, Cheshire, England) Rotund, bearded Church of England envoy who hugged a radiator in Beirut for almost 5 years after a peace mission went wrong. Simon Says 'Die, You Fools, Die'

Wake, Nancy (Died in 2011) Born 30 August 1912  (Wellington, New Zealand) The Allies' most decorated servicewoman of World War II - received 6 major honours for her work alongside the French Resistance. Above Average For Norfolk God's Waiting Room Judgment Day See, I Told You I Was Sick!

Waldheim, Kurt (Died in 2007) Born 21 December 1918  (St. Andrä-Wördern, Austria) Former president of Austria (1986-92), and before that Secretary-General of the United Nations (1971-1981). Ironically (or perhaps bafflingly, given his later position), after the Second World War he was wanted by the UN War Crimes Commission because of his involvement in Nazi atrocities committed in Bosnia while serving in the Wehrmacht. Perhaps we can look forward to Secretary-General Saddam Hussein in the not-too-distant future. Burke 'n' Hare Deathpig Eejit Erm...Excuse Me...Aren't You...Dead? Jim Devine Morbid United FC Slave to the Grave Tramp The Dirt Down

Walker, Johnnie Born 30 March 1945  (Hampton-in-Arden, Birmingham, England) DJ who started out on the pirate Radio Caroline in 1966, before moving to BBC Radio 1 not long after Caroline's demise. Since then he's been a continual presence on various stations, most recently presenting Radio 2's Drivetime Show. Born Peter Dingley, he announced in June 2003 that he was suffering from non-Hodgkins lymphoma. Going Green Oh, It's a Scythe!

Walker, Murray Born 10 October 1923  (Hall Green, Birmingham, England) Excitable motor-racing commentator. Henry's Half-Dead Heroes Jossy's Giants ProDeathCrew Team DJB The Familiar Undead

Wallach, Eli Born 7 December 1915  (Brooklyn, New York, USA) Prolific film actor, mainly playing supporting roles. Highlights: "The Magnificent Seven", "The Good, The Bad and The Ugly", and Marilyn Monroe's last screen outing, "The Misfits". Lowlight: the risible final part of the "Godfather" trilogy. He has also maintained a continual presence on the stage throughout his film career. Close The Casket Naked Florida Gravediggers Pining For The Fjords The Coffin-Dodgers The Morbid Postman Vassili Zaitsev

Ward Baker, Roy Born 19 December 1916  (London, England) English film director. Inar's Golden Oldies

Wasserstein, Wendy  Born 18 October 1950  (Brooklyn, New York, USA) Died 30 January 2006  (New York, New York, USA) Age at death: 55  (read death notice) American playwright noted for her comedies, such as The Heidi Chronicles (1988), for which she won a Pulitzer Prize. Already Dead Go Fish Grizly  John's A Legendary Doughnut Meet Your Maker The Last Gasp

Watkins, Sir Tasker (Died in 2007) Born 18 November 1918  (Nelson, Glamorgan, Wales) Soldier, judge & member of the Taffia. Awarded the Victoria Cross in 1944. Held judicial appointments from the 1960s onwards, including Lord Justice of Appeal from 1980-93 and Deputy Chief Justice of England from 1988-93. Whitaker's Choice

Watts, Charlie Born 2 June 1941  (Islington, London, England) The Rolling Stones' drummer. Diagnosed with throat cancer in June 2004. Killers of Hope Jodie's Cuppas Judgment Day Milksnatcher Bites The Dust Tick Tocks Stopped Ticking Whoopass United

Weinberger, Caspar  Born 18 August 1917  (San Francisco, California, USA) Died 28 March 2006  (Bangor, Maine, USA) Age at death: 88  (read death notice) US Secretary of Defense from 1982-87 under the Reagan government, responsible as such for the Strategic Defense Initiative program, a.k.a. 'Star Wars'. Globaltruth Time, Gentlemen, Please! Tramp The Dirt Down

Weitz, Greta (Died in 2011) Born in Norway  (exact date unknown) World champion marathon runner of the late 1970s and early '80s. Already Dead

Wemyss & March, The Earl of (Died in 2008) Born 19 January 1912  (place of birth unknown) Scottish aristocrat and landowner. The 4 Hamsters of the Apocalypse

Wendt, George Born 17 October 1948  (Chicago, Illinois, USA) TV actor - plays the part of Norm in "Cheers". Diepod Shuffle The Melonfarmers

West, Adam Born 19 September 1928  (Walla Walla, Washington, USA) Played Batman in the original (1966-68) TV series. Amireallydead Musos The Caulkhead Coffin-Kickers

West, Rose Born 29 November 1953  (Devon, England) Born Rosemary Letts, in 1972 she married Fred West, with whom she committed a series of murders at the now infamous 25 Cromwell Street, Gloucester, during the 1970s. In 1995 her husband hanged himself in prison while awaiting trial; she is serving a life sentence. Team Mogblog The Bitter End Wishy-Washy

Wheeler, John Archibald (Died in 2008) Born 9 July 1911  (Jacksonville, Florida, USA) American physicist who coined the term "black hole". Canadian Paul

Whicker, Alan (Died in 2013) Born 2 August 1925  (Cairo, Egypt) Travel guru. Now in his 80s, and still gadding around the world and doing TV adverts. Henry's Half-Dead Heroes

White, Betty Born 17 January 1922  (Oak Park, Illinois, USA) Rose Nylund in "The Golden Girls". Jesus Jones Pushing Up The Daisies

Whitfield, June Born 11 November 1925  (London, England) Comedy actress, allegedly, who started out in radio in the 1950s and went on to work with most of the top comedians of her era. Was best known as the eponymous June in "Terry and June" before taking the role of Mother in the deeply unfunny "Absolutely Fabulous". Beerbutton

Whitlam, Gough Born 11 July 1916  (Melbourne, Victoria, Australia) Leader of the Australian Labor Party for ten years, and Prime Minister from 1972 to 1975, during which time he oversaw the abolition of conscription, the introduction of "Advance Australia Fair" as the national anthem, and the granting of full independence to Papua New Guinea. He was dismissed by the Governor-General, Sir John Kerr, amidst great controversy. He resigned from parliament in 1978 to become an academic. Rigor Mortis Makes Us Hard

Whitman, Slim (Died in 2013) Born 20 January 1924  (Tampa, Florida, USA) Yodelling folk singer who enjoyed more success in Europe than in his native USA. Dead And Loving It George Lass and the Gravelings Get Your Kicks in 2006 The Doom & Gloom Room

Whitney, Phyllis A. (Died in 2008) Born 9 September 1903  (Yokohama, Japan) Writer of mystery novels for both the adult and juvenile markets. Bunch of Old Bags Deathpig Faster, Pussycat, Kill, Kill, Kill! Gerald Ford Must Die International House of Death I Smell Dead People Kali Comes To Dinner Mr C Oh, It's a Scythe! Ready, Steady, Deady The Living Dead

Widmark, Richard (Died in 2008) Born 26 December 1914  (Sunrise, Minnesota, USA) After a legendary silver screen debut as psychopathic villain Tommy Udo in 1947's "Kiss of Death", he went on to act in a wide variety of film roles, though by the 1980s was pretty much relegated to television. Beerbutton Burke 'n' Hare Died In A Nasty Accident Eat My Dust Eternity Tours Kiss of Death The Morbid Postman The Vyrdolak Youth In Asia Helpline

Wild, Jack  Born 30 September 1952  (Royton, Lancashire, England) Died 1 March 2006  (location of death unknown) Age at death: 53  (read death notice) Former child actor who played the Artful Dodger in the stage and screen versions of "Oliver!", having been discovered by a talent scout whilst playing football in a park with a young Phil Collins. Also starred as Jimmy in the cult classic TV series "H.R. Pufnstuf". AbraCadaver Deadknobs And Doomed Picks Died In A Nasty Accident Madonna's Hand of Bod This Mortal Coil

Wilde, Brian (Died in 2008) Born 1 June 1921  (Lancashire, England) Stalwart of the mild-mannered BBC sitcom "Last of the Summer Wine", in which he played the mild-mannered Foggy Dewhurst. He has appeared in various other mild-mannered TV dramas and sitcoms over the last few decades, for example as the mild-mannered prison officer Barrowclough in the classic sitcom "Porridge" (the 1979 film of which was released as "Doing Time" in the USA). This Mortal Coil

Wilde, Marty Born 15 April 1939  (London, England) Rug-toting '60s pop star, and father of '80s pop star Kim. AbraCadaver

Wilder, Gene Born 11 June 1933  (Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA) Comic actor, screenwriter and director, noted for his collaborations with Mel Brooks and Richard Pryor. Underwent treatment for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in 1999, apparently making a full recovery. Real name Jerome Silberman. Dead And Loving It Dead Certs Die, Celebs, Die!!! Ding Dong Dead Dudes Noah Reason & the Clowns of Death The Douglas Bader Dance Troupe The Great Beyond

Williams, Andy (Died in 2012) Born 3 December 1927  (Wall Lake, Iowa, USA) American crooner of "easy listening" (a misnomer if ever there was one) ballads. Reaper's Insightful Crew This Mortal Coil

Williams, Charlie  Born 23 December 1928  (Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England) Died 2 September 2006  (Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England) Age at death: 77  (read death notice) Mineworker and Doncaster Rovers footballer who went on to become a successful stand-up comedian and host of TV game show "The Golden Shot". This Mortal Coil

Williams, Frank Born 16 April 1942  (County Durham, England) Boss of the Williams Formula 1 team. In a wheelchair since a car accident in 1986. 1st Time And Every One A Winner

Williams, Rowan Born 14 June 1950  (Swansea, Wales) Archbishop of Canterbury, elected in 2002. Murld Leaders

Williamson, Nicol (Died in 2011) Born 14 September 1938  (Hamilton, Scotland) Grumpy British actor - appeared in "Return to Oz" as the Gnome King, and dated Helen Mirren for a while. A Grave Situation Pooil Vaaish

Wilson, Brian Born 20 June 1942  (Hawthorne, California, USA) Founder member of, and producer, composer and arranger for, The Beach Boys. Has suffered from long-term mental illness and drug problems. Deadknobs And Doomed Picks Hung Like Kong Jossy's Giants Norfolk & Chance The Ex Factor The Royton Rovers (Rita, Dave & Kevin Too...) Zaph's Snuffers

Wilson, Colonel E. C. T. (Died in 2008) Born 2 October 1912  (Isle of Wight, England) As a Colonel in the Somiland Camel Corps, Wilson held out against Italian attacks for 5 days in 1940, despite being severely wounded and suffering from malaria. Missing after the battle, he was presumed dead and was awarded the Victoria Cross posthumously, but later turned up as a PoW. E.C.T. = Eric Charles Twelved. Whitaker's Choice

Wilson, Jock (Died in 2008) Born 7 September 1903  (Scotland) The UK's oldest living D-Day veteran. Kali Comes To Dinner

Wilson, Jocky (Died in 2012) Born in Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland  (exact date unknown) Short, multiple-chinned former world darts champion. Born 1951. AbraCadaver

Win Tin, U Born 12 March 1930  (Burma) Burmese journalist who was imprisoned by his country's military regime in 1989 for his opposition views. He remains behind bars, calls to set him free having been ignored despite his worsening health. Dr Death's Diabolical Dice of Doom

Windsor, Barbara Born 6 August 1937  (Shoreditch, London, England) Veteran actress of the tiresome "Carry On" films who went on to become Peggy Mitchell in the tiresome BBC soap "EastEnders". In the 1960s Babs, who changed her surname from Deeks at the time of the Queen's coronation, was also known for her off-screen connections to the Kray Twins. Amireallydead ProDeathCrew Six Foot Under The Dodgy One The Merry Harvester

Wing, Anna (Died in 2013) Born 30 October 1914  (Hackney, London, England) Played Lou Beale in the tiresome BBC soap "EastEnders", but was killed off before Peggy Mitchell's time. Best Left To Rest Crem De La Crem Dead Ends George Lass and the Gravelings Globaltruth MizzJackTheCat Team AJS The Douglas Bader Dance Troupe Windsor The Troll

Winters, Shelley  Born 18 August 1920  (East St Louis, Illinois, USA) Died 14 January 2006  (Beverly Hills, California, USA) Age at death: 85  (read death notice) Hollywood actress, born Shirley Schrift, who used to be Marilyn Monroe's room-mate. Famed for her appearances on talk shows, she also had the misfortune to play opposite Michael Caine in the most overrated movie ever made: "Alfie". But I'm Not Dead Yet Death Becomes Us Faster, Pussycat, Kill, Kill, Kill! Inar's Golden Oldies International House of Death Judgment Day Madonna's Hand of Bod Mean Machine Mr Yuck Norfolk & Chance Pushing Up The Daisies Team AJS Thanatopsis The Undertaker The Vyrdolak The Winged Devil Monkeys They're Dead, Y'Know! Whoopass United

Wisdom, Sir Norman (Died in 2010) Born 4 February 1915  (London, England) Inventive and hilarious comic or poor man's Charlie Chaplin, depending on your viewpoint. The cloth-cap-wearing star of stage and screen was awarded a knighthood in 2000 and lives in the medieval theme park known as the Isle of Man. Bazzilliant Bend The Bucket Like Beckham Best Left To Rest Dead And Buried Close The Casket Coffin It Up Colin's Corpses Crem De La Crem Dead By Dawn Dead Certs Dead Is As Dead Does Death On The Rocks Death Stalks United Die, Celebs, Die!!! Diepod Shuffle Eat My Dust Freddie Starr Ate My Rhino  Get Your Kicks in 2006 Globaltruth Henry's Half-Dead Heroes Jesus Jones Jim Devine Jossy's Giants L C And The Sunshine Band Levelled Crossing Living In A Box Loss of Life Milksnatcher Bites The Dust Norfolk & Chance Over And Out Pushing Up The Daisies RJC Simon Says 'Die, You Fools, Die' Sporting Lesbian The 4 Hamsters of the Apocalypse The Caulkhead Coffin-Kickers The Royton Rovers (Rita, Dave & Kevin Too...) Toasted Brown Bread T. Rex

Withers, Googie (Died in 2011) Born 12 March 1917  (Karachi, Pakistan) One of those actresses who you've heard of, but can never name anything she was in. This Mortal Coil

Wood, Ronnie Born 1 June 1947  (Hillingdon, Middlesex, England) Guitarist who played with Jeff Beck and the Faces before becoming a permanent member of the Rolling Stones. Dead By Dawn Digging The Grave

Wooden, John (Died in 2010) Born 14 October 1910  (Martinsville, Indiana, USA) The most successful coach in American college basketball history. Prior to becoming a coach, he was a well-respected player, and was nicknamed (in complete contrast to his surname) "The Indiana Rubber Man". Beginnings of Rigor Best Left To Rest Kiss of Death Puzlman's Passing Picks The Living Dead

Woods, Earl  Born 5 March 1932  (Manhattan, Kansas, USA) Died 3 May 2006  (Cypress, California, USA) Age at death: 74  (read death notice) Father and mentor to Tiger Woods. Alison The Assassin Five-Fingered Hand Of Death Impaled on The Antlers of Doom Morbid United FC We Spin Terror

Woo-Suk, Hwang Born 15 December 1952  (South Chungcheong, South Korea) Stem-cell research scientist who was disgraced after it became clear that he had falsified the results of his experiments. The Newstreet Boys Death Squad

Worrall Thompson, Antony Born 1 May 1951  (Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England) TV chef. Once memorably described by Gordon Ramsay as "a squashed Bee Gee". A Grave Situation

Wyman, Jane (Died in 2007) Born 4 January 1914  (St. Joseph, Missouri, USA) No relation to ex-Rolling Stone Bill (she was born Sarah Jane Mayfield and subsequently adopted the surname Fulks), the former Oscar-winning Hollywood actress may be better known to children of the 1980s for her role as Angela Channing in the TV series "Falcon Crest". Apparently she and Regis Toomey hold the record for the longest screen kiss. Her daughter Maureen, from her marriage to a certain Ronald Reagan, died of cancer in 2001. Best Left To Rest Dead, Dead And Never Called Me Mother Eternity Tours Freddie Starr Ate My Rhino Heaven Can't Wait 'til Another Day Holicman Judgment Day L C And The Sunshine Band Naked Florida Gravediggers

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