2008: Remembering those we have lost.

[westdog54]

As yet another year draws to a close, I think it fitting that we remember some of the people who have left us over the past 12 months.

Clinton Grybas, Sports Broadcaster, January 5, Age 32.

Sir Edmund Hillary, Mountainerr, Januray 11, Age 88

Heath Ledger, Actor, January 28, Age 28

Ashley Cooper, V8 Supercar Driver, February 25, Age 27

Sir Frank Little, Retired Archbishop of Melbourne, April 7, Age 82

Harvey Korman, Comedian/Actor, May 29, Age 81

Mick Nolan, VFL Footballer, May 27, Age 58

Yves Saint Laurent, Fashion Designer, June 1, Age 71

Jane McGrath, Cancer Support Campaigner, June 22, Age 42

Jack Collins, VFL Premiership Player, July 6, Age 78

Lindsay Thompson, Former Victorian Premier, July 16, Age 84

Jeff Fehring, VFL Footballer, July 25, Age 53

Peter Jackson, Fashion Designer, August 1, Age 80

Bernie Mac, Comedian/Actor, August 9, Age 50

Isaac Hayes, Musician, August 10, Age 65

Mark Priestley, Actor, August 27, Age 32

Killer Kowalski, Professional Wrestler, August 30, Age 81

Alan Scott, Businessman, October 28, Age 80

Ian Ridley, VFL Footballer and Administrator, November 13, Age 74

Reg Varney, Comedic actor, November 16, Age 92

Frank Crean, Politician, December 2, Age 92

Richard Marsland, Broadcaster, December 6, Age 32

Kerryn McCann, Marathon Runner, December 8, Age 41

Bettie Page, Pin-Up Model, December 11, Age 85

Peta Jurson, Netballer, December 18

Eartha Kitt, Actress, December 25, Age 81

William Ellis Green, Cartoonist (WEG), December 29, Age 85

I'm sure there's plenty I've left out, please add to this list of wonderful human beings.

[LostDoggy]

Mr Rhythm and Blues Jerry Wexler Auguest 15 Age 91
Bo Diddley inventory of probably the most copied beat in RnR/blues June 2 Age 80
George Carlin extermely funny comedian June 22 Age 71
Odetta "The Voice of the Civil Rights Movement". Dec 2 Age 78

[westdog54]

Can't believe I missed these two:

Paul Newman, Actor and Philanthropist, September 26, Aged 83

Charlton Heston, Actor and Political Activist, April 5, Aged 84

[ledge]

Reg Varney now theres a funny man from years ago, some people you grew up watching and he was one, ripe old age though, bet he went to the grave with that cheeky grin.
Eartha Kitt, i read somewhere she was booked out for 2009 and was 81!
purrrrrrrrrrrrrr!