No Points, Bad Timing, No Recognition?‏

Nope Friends, Dennis Farina's death will not go unrecognized. Dennis Farina, police officer turned actor passed away on Monday, July 22 from a blood clot in his lungs. His death was perhaps a bit overshadowed by a wee little boy's birth but he and the 31 points he takes to the grave should be acknowledged.

-Megan De.

Groundbreaking Reporter Dead at 92‏

Helen Thomas (who was among those on my list in 2011) died July 20 at the age of 92 (she would have been worth 10 points two years ago!). Spunky and groundbreaking are words I would etch into her tombstone. She broke many barriers in her reporting from the White House for so many years & she spoke her mind (my kind of lady!). Friends, bow your head, two years late but Helen Thomas, dead at the age of 92.

-Megan De.

The Sport of Kings looses a King

Sir Henry Richard Amherst Cecil (11 January 1943 – 11 June 2013) was a British horse trainer. He was widely regarded as one of the greatest trainers in history. Cecil was Champion Trainer 10 times and, as of June 2012, had trained 25 domestic Classic winners, comprising four winners of the Epsom Derby, eight winners of the Epsom Oaks, six winners of the 1,000 Guineas, three of the 2,000 Guineas and four winners of the St. Leger Stakes. His success in the Epsom Oaks and the 1,000 Guineas made him particularly renowned for his success with fillies. He was the Master Trainer at Royal Ascot, where he successfully trained 75 winners.

- Mike M.

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Left foot in the ground, Right hand wave goodbye‏

That's right friends, the inventor of Twister has died. Charles "Chuck" Foley, the father of nine who invented the game of Twister, passed away July 1 at age 82 and had suffered from Alzheimer's disease. Spin your wheel and plant your foot in his honor.

- Megan De.

Tony Soprano Whacked by Cholesterol

Big man James Gandolfini takes stereotypes to new heights as he dies from a heart attack in Italy. Take that, Jimmy Hoffa! At least they found Gandolfini's body. Unfortunately that's 49 points in the ground. Sigh... James Joseph Gandolfini, Jr, dead at the age of 51. Read more HERE.

Headline: Muted Giggling Commence‏

Dick Trickle has passed away of a self-inflicted gun wound, in a cemetery. Dick Trickle called to let the 911 operators know where he would be found. Dick Trickle is gone. Dick Trickle will not be forgotten. Dick Trickle had a funny name. Sorry Trickle family for your loss, Dick Trickle will be missed. Sadly, Dick Trickle did not leave a Dick Trickle Jr.....he had the better sense to name his children more appropriately (Victoria, Tod & Chad).

- Megan De.

Headline: Mac Daddy Leaves Daddy Mac‏

One half of the duo that made us all Jump, Jump and want to wear our clothes backwards has died. Chris Kelly, half of rap duo Kris Kross, passed away at age 34. He used "words" like wiggity and miggity in his lyrics, that is something to pause and remember.

- Megan De.