We bid farewell to celebrities who died this year, including Alexander McQueen, George Steinbrenner and Lena Horne. By James Montgomery Dennis Hopper Photo: Mark Mainz/Getty Images In 2010, we said goodbye to a variety of icons — stars of stage and screen, influential musicians and cultural figureheads. Some of them were gone too soon, others lived long and fruitful lives, but all will be missed. Luckily for us, they left behind work that thrilled and chilled, that made us laugh, cry, cheer and reconsider the world in which we live. It’s a small comfort, but it’s comfort nonetheless. (For photos of the stars we lost this year, click here.) And so, as we turn the page on the year that was, we’d be remiss if we didn’t pause for a moment to reflect on some of the tremendous lives of those we lost. Among the notable people we bid farewell to: fashion designer Alexander McQueen, directors Blake Edwards and Arthur Penn, actors Lena Horne and Dennis Hopper, writer Harvey Pekar, and musicians Alex Chilton, Guru and Jay Reatard. Consider it a final tribute. Or consider it our duty. After all, these were men and women who dedicated their time on earth to creating work of considerable import . There was, of course, no “where were you when you heard the news?” passing this year — like Michael Jackson’s death in 2009 — but that doesn’t make the losses we suffered any less sad. In death, they reminded us of the way we were … they gave us a chance to reminisce, to recall memories long dormant. Or they hinted at where we were heading … sadly, they won’t be there to see us arrive. From Alex Chilton to George Steinbrenner (and many others who made indelible contributions during their lives), here’s a look back at some of the remarkable people we lost in 2010 . Which celebrity’s passing touched you the most in 2010? Tell us in the comments. Related Photos In Memoriam: Stars Who Passed In 2010
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Dennis Hopper To Guru: A Look Back At Those We Lost In 2010
