Death! C. Everett Koop!

“Sir, could you just hold this weird Cabbage Patch Kid of mine so I could get a picture? Thanks.”

Easily the most famous surgeon general in history – go ahead, try to take a stab at who the current surgeon general is  – and a man with a beyond-amazing beard, C. Everett Koop, that scourge of tobacco enthusiasts everywhere, knotted his last bow tie today, at the age of 96! Koop was an instantly recognizable figure in the Reagan ’80s, railing against smoking, and for a variety of health causes, like AIDS education. Nice job, Koop!

Capone racks up his second death in as many months, and moves into fourth overall! Only 14 points, but this year might require a lot of little tallies to get into contention. Good work!

Be sure to get your replacement in by March 2nd!

Also, for your information, the current surgeon general is someone named Regina Benjamin. So you don’t have to Google it yourself. You’re welcome!