More celebrities and notables who died in 2007:
Jerry Falwell – May 15
The evangelist who founded both the Moral Majority and Liberty University died of cardiac arrhythmia at the age of 73.
Charles Nelson Reilly – May 25
Perhaps best known as a panelist on “Match Game,” Charles Nelson Reilly also appeared on many other shows, but few remember he won a Tony Award in 1962 for his appearance in “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.”
Frankie Abernathy – June 9
A co-star of the “Real World: San Diego” in 2004, Frankie told her co-stars of her cystic fibrosis that she was sure would end her life early. She was 25 when she died.
Don Herbert – June 12
Again, the name may not be familiar, but many probably remember watching “Mr. Wizard” on television. Don was 89.
Ruth Graham – June 14
The wife of Reverend Billy Graham, Ruth was also an author. She died at the age of 87.
Bob Evans – June 21
Bob, the founder of the Bob Evans restaurant chain, died of pneumonia and complications from a stroke at age 89.
Chris Benoit – June 24
The popular WWE wrestler killed his wife and his son before taking his own life. It was later believed he suffered brain damage from too many concussions over the years.
Liz Claiborne – June 26
The famous fashion designer died at the age of 78 of a rare form of cancer.
Joel Siegel – June 29
Joel was a film critic for the ABC morning show “Good Morning America” for over 25 years. He died at age 63 of colorectal cancer.
Beverly Sills – July 2
The Brooklyn born songstress was one of the best-known soprano opera performers. She died at the age of 78 of lung cancer.
Lady Bird Johnson – July 11
She was the wife of President Lyndon Johnson, but also known for her highway beautification and wildflower planting advocacy.