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There were a number of celebrity deaths in 2008. Many were rather devastating such as Heath Ledger. No one could imagine Ledger to die so soon. After taking a combination of prescription drugs Heath died in his sleep. He did his most acclaimed work in The Dark Knight as the joker and Brokeback Mountain. Comedian/actor Bernie Mac, ice skater Scott Bowman, and comedian George Carlin were all surprises when their deaths were announced on the news.

Other celebrities that died in 08 were actress Estelle Getty, Eartha Kitt, actor Paul Newman, Brad Renfro (best known for his starring role alongside Susan Sarandon in The Client), Suzanne Pleshette, Harvey Korman. Roy Scheider, Charlton Heston, Dick Martin (best known for Laugh In series), and director Sydney Pollack. These were all great artists and will be sadly missed through the years.

Dancer Cyd Charisse brings an end to an era of some of the greatest dancers in history. Sportscaster Jim Mckay and Political figures William F. Buckley and Tim Russert brings a realization that not just anyone can be an announcer or political analyst. These individuals were geniuses in what they did.