Photos: Remembering Those Who Passed in 2008

Refreshing to see many folks who are not in the limelite but who affect our lives in positive ways-including internet personalities. However, there are some on this list we won't miss and who shouldn't have been included. A dictator and a madam? Please!

mimmi4 - Thanks for saying it. It just felt wrong to me as well but I thought it was just me.

Even in death, sexism continues in your Transition 2008 piece. Of the 40 inidividuals your magazine chose to highlight, 6 were women and two were well known for their relationships to men -- a pinup model and a madame. I am not suggesting your piece needs to reflect 51% of the population, but I would encourage you next time to do some more research. I would bet there are more notable women than 6 that left this earth in 2008 that had a significant impact in the world.

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Carlin will be the most missed.

How could they leave out Miriam Makeba?

I wish people would stop forgetting about the death of Cyd Charisse. She inspired so many of us to dance. Even when she died I only knew because of Turner Classic Movies; the news didn't even talk about it. One of the great screen and stage dancers of the 20th century.

I too lament Tanta of Calculated Risk's passing. She was so generously informative and witty and wise. A loss to this world, but a net gain for Heaven. I imagine her giving Ubernerd explanations to God of how mortgage servicers really work, and helping Him help fix the problems for us all.

It is sad that Gordon B. Hinckley was not included in this list after a lifetime of humanitarian service. Not a real complete list.

Tom Lantos - a huge loss to the world community - sorry for the previous typo

How can you overlook Congressman Tom Lantos after over 30 years of service in The US House and his many contributions towards human rights? He was the only Holocaust survivor to ever serve on Capitol Hill and was just awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Bush. He was truly a citizen of the world championing many causes all directed towards peace and aid for those impoverished. He was Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and the founder of the Congessional Caucus on Human Rights. The list of his accomplishments is endless. This is a gross oversight by not highlighting him and the huge loss to the word community.

How sad that your list does not include the late great Jerry Reed, singer, songwriter, and actor.

What happened to LeRoi Moore? He's been influential to so many people - those fans of the Dave Matthews Band or simply Saxophone junkies. He is loved by many and will be missed by all. He deserves an honor in this tribute as well.

LeRoi Moore - Forever Loved

I'll never forget where I was when I found out that Tanta had died. I actually cried for about a week.

Tanta was a remarkable woman, and she's sorely missed.

Bless her soul.

It's kind of comforting to know that nobody important is going to die between now and December 31st.

Someone I would like to have on the rememberence is John Stewart, singer-songwriter, formerly with the Kingston Trio and a prolific and wonderful solo career.

Check the spelling of Crichton's last name... it's on all the books behind him.