| 2009 is coming to a close and it hasn’t been a | | | | well known for her roles in Maude and The Golden |
| good year for the world of celebrities. We’ve | | | | Girls died from cancer. |
| lost quite a few of them, especially in the last few | | | | 6. Natasha Richardson. The English stage and screen |
| months. Hopefully it will be more of an auspicious | | | | actress married to Liam Neeson died during a tragic |
| New Year for the world of the rich and famous. | | | | skiing accident. |
| Check out my compilation of celebrity deaths for | | | | 7. Jane Goody. An English television personality most |
| 2009. | | | | well known for her stint on Big Brother passed after |
| 1. Michael Jackson. The world famous moon walker | | | | a long battle with cancer. |
| shocked us all with his overdose. RIP Michael. | | | | 8. DJ AM. Famous for his highly publicized romances |
| 2. Steve McNair. The famous Titans Quarterback who | | | | with Mandy Moore and Nicole Ritchie, along with his |
| brought the team to their first super bowl in 2000 | | | | collaborations with the likes of Madonna and Papa |
| was murdered by his mistress. | | | | Roach, died from a drug overdose. |
| 3. Ed McMahon. Famous game show host, comedian, | | | | 9. Patrick Swayze. Well known for his role numerous |
| television personality and for his massive collection of | | | | films such as Dirty Dancing and Ghost, Swayze |
| auto parts passed due to natural causes. | | | | passed from pancreatic cancer. |
| 4. Farrah Fawcett. Most well known for her role in | | | | 10. Britney Murphy. Just a few days ago the actress |
| the 1970’s Charlie’s Angels passed after a | | | | famous for her role in Clueless, passed from what |
| long battle with cancer. | | | | appears to natural causes. |
| 5. Bea Arthur. Famous actress and comedian, most | | | | |
