Anyone else find it odd that nearly nine have died in the past week or so? I find it rather odd, of course, death [unfortunately] comes for us all, however, so many infamous celebrities dying at virtually the same time? Extremely strange, however -- still very true. So let's remember those, along with their loved ones, and comment on your faves!  ==> By the way, since this may turn out to be a relatively long post, just scroll down to your faves if you like, their pics will be posted <==

Michael Jackson died on June 25th, 2009, at the early age of 50. I am not going to give you a story about his "continuous drug use," his "plastic surgery," his "hatred towards his father," or his "cutting out Deborah Roe in his will." Instead, I am going to shy away from his personal life (you can tune into the news for that, trust me, it's on EVERY channel) and tell you about what a wonderful musician Jackson was. Just starting out a youngin' in the Jackson 5, working his way up to an amazing solo career that even launched him the biggest selling album of all time (i.e. Thriller).

Charlie's Angel star Farrah Fawcett, died also on June 25th, 2009, just 62, after her terrible battle with cancer. This "Angel" fought until the end, and was best known from the hit television series, Charlie's Angels, but starred in many television roles and movie roles. What a wonderful woman she was, we'll never forget you Farrah.

The legendary Ed McMahon died on June 23rd, at age 86. He will be forever remembered, especially as Johnny Carson's sidekick, calling those infamous words, "Here's Johnny!"

Karl Malden, died July 1st, 2009, at the age of 97. He was an Academy Award-Winning movie star, in which he starred in MANY movies and television shows.

The OxiClean Pitchman (as well as many other products), Billy Mays, died in his home at the age of 50, on June 28th, 2009. He was no-doubt one of the most memorable pitchmen in America, maybe the world, for all I know. Rest in peace.

The Golden-Globe winner Harve Presnell, died at the age of 75, on July 2, 2009.

Comedian, Fred Travalena died at the age of 66, on June 29th, 2009.

The 50's television sitcom star, Gale Storm, died at the age of 87, on June 27th, 2009.