From the Rhythm Nation:
The Rhythm Nation takes note of the many significant personalities that died during the year 2008. Without going into extensive detail, I will just say that with very few exceptions, the names on this list represent a source of personal inspiration, or are directly associated with strong personal memories and moments that I will never forget.
In order of their passing:
Sir Edmund Hillary
Bobby Fischer
Heath Ledger
Roy Scheider
William F. Buckley, Jr.
Anthony Minghella
Arthur C. Clarke
Charlton Heston
Robert Rauschenberg
Sydney Pollack
Yves Saint Laurent
Bo Diddley
Jim McKay
Tim Russert
Cyd Charisse
George Carlin
Jesse Helms
Tony Snow
Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn
Bernie Mac
Isaac Hayes
David Foster Wallace
Paul Newman
Michael Crichton
Bettie Page
Harold Pinter
Eartha Kitt
Freddie Hubbard
Woo.
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