Jokers, crooners and the ultimate dragon slayer, 2008 marked the end of the line for some of the most talented folks in entertainment. Comedy will never be the same without the often incendiary and always hysterical work of George Carlin. Political punditry will forever mourn the loss and insightful analysis of Tim Russert. And the worlds of acting, humanitarianism and tasty refreshments have lost a one-of-a-kind soul in Paul Newman. Please join us as we tip our forties in honor of the supremely talented homies we lost in two thousand and eight.

Paul Newman
January 26, 1925 – September 26, 2008

Heath Ledger
April 4, 1979 – January 22, 2008

Bernie Mac
October 5, 1957 – August 9, 2008

Haley Joel Osment
April 10, 1988 – April 10, 2008

George Carlin
May 12, 1937 – June 22, 2008

Gary Gygax
July 27, 1938 – March 4, 2008

Eartha Kitt
January 17, 1927 – December 25, 2008

Tim Russert
May 7, 1950–June 13, 2008

Isaac Hayes
August 20, 1942 – August 10, 2008

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