At the dawn of a new year, we take stock of the major events in our personal lives, from the past 365 days. It's also the time to reflect on some of the celebrities who passed away during the previous year. In 2009, here are some major celebrities that lived their last year on Earth: Walter Cronkite: Cronkite became famous as the TV news anchor of "The CBS Evening News" (1962-1981).

We know that the lives of the celebrities provide fodder celebrity gossip sites. The celeb gossip columns move in ebb and tide, resonating with the influence of the personal lives, achievements and involvements of the celebrities.