Notable Deaths in 2011 and their Inspirational Quotes

Among those notable deaths we lost in 2011, celebrities and visionaries top the list.


In honor of those celebrities, we look back at some of their memorable quotes.

In memoriam, we pay tribute to some of those celebrities who died in 2011, by honoring their lives, and the words they spoke. 

In Memoriam 2011: Notable Deaths We Remember

With some of their own inspirational quotes to pay tribute, we honor their memory.

This isn’t necessarily their famous last words, but certainly words to live by.

People in the News looks back in Memoriam of 2011: Celebrity deaths and their inspirational quotes.

Jon Bon Jovi says Heaven looks a lot like New Jersey

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Jon Bon Jovi is alive and well. Yet another online death hoax twisted a story to say Jon Bon Jovi died from cardiac arrest.

In this photo reveal, Jon Bon Jovi posted on his Facebook page, he stands in front of a decorated Christmas tree.

Holding a sign with a date and time stamp reveals Dec. 19, 2011 6:00 Jon looks very healthy.

The poster reads, "Heaven looks a lot like New Jersey".

A great play on words to announce he's still rockin' around the Christmas tree.

These false deaths pop up randomly through out the year. The Jersey native found a great way to show the media he is doing pretty great.

Like a song played out from one of his concerts, Wanted: Dead or Alive, Bon Jovi is still going strong.

Alec Baldwin on SNL American Airline Spoof

Alec Baldwin has been all over the news headlines lately after being kicked off an American Airline flight for refusing to turn off his device while playing the game, "Words With Friends".

This weekend, Baldwin was featured on Saturday Night Live in a spoof that poked fun at the incident.

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Baldwin, posing as an airline pilot Captain Steve Rogers, came on saying he needed to apologize to Alec Baldwin.  

"It was very important for me to come here tonight," Captain Rogers said, "on behalf of everyone at American Airlines to issue an apology to Mr. Alec Baldwin."

In the Seth Meyers "Weekend Update," Seth turns to him and says, "Alec, are you sure this is the right way to handle this?"

"Keep going," Alec whispers. The audience was filled with laughter as the skit continued.

Meyers asks the Captain, "Don't phones interfere with the communications system?"

Captain Rogers responds, "Oh you don't believe that, do you Seth? Would you really get on an airplane that flew 30,000 feet in the air if you thought one kindle switch could take it down?"

"Come on," he says. "It's just a cruel joke perpetrated by the airline industry and we would have gotten away with it but Alec Baldwin was just too smart for us."

The SNL spoof aired on Saturday by poking fun at himself and making fun of the whole situation.

In this surprise appearance, some wonder was it really that funny or even necessary to continue in his slaughter against the airline?  Viewers can Watch the episode here.

Rachel Crow Meltdown on X-Factor

Rachel Crow breaks down in tears after being sent home from X-Factor.  Some are now questioning whether age is a factor in these types of reality shows. The 12-year collapsed in front of the live audience after it was determined she would be sent home.

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In her ‘save me’ song, the young talent gave a rising performance of “I’d Rather Go Blind” by Etta James. It was up to judges who they would send home; Rachel Crow or Marcus Canty. The judges gave their reactions and voted who should be sent home. It was left up to final judge Nicole Scherzinger.

“I can’t do this,” Nicole responded.  If Nicole chooses Marcus, he would go home. If she chooses Rachel, it would go to deadlock. The audience would decide.

“I have to go to deadlock,” Nicole said wiping tears from her eyes.

The audience eliminated young Rachel. It was an emotional moment for everyone on stage. Collapsing into tears, Rachel’s mother comes running to her aide. Rachel’s meltdown was seen live. “Mommy,” she cries. “You promised me.”

In this emotionally awkward moment, many are asking if the competition and stress is too much for young talent.  Watch the elimination here.

It was just several weeks ago when 15-year-old Astro sparked anger after finding himself in the bottom two. Young Astro almost refused to sing in the elimination round and Simon was quick to respond. Later Astro apologized for his reaction.

This season’s X-Factor has showcased some great talent. Rachel Crow’s talent is strong. She is still a winner. This young girl is just entering her dreams of super-stardom. She is definitely going places.

The final four contestants now remain: Chris Rene, Josh Krajcik, Melanie Amaro, and Marcus Canty. Who will win X-Factor?

Watch performances on the Fox Network on Wednesdays with Thursday’s live elimination round.

Remembering Pearl Harbor

U.S. Navy battleship USS Arizona (BB-39) explode shortly after 08:00 hrs
during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii

On this day, we remember 70 years ago. December 7, 1941 a date which will live in infamy.

Read the words from Franklin D. Roosevelt in this famous Pearl Harbor Speech . FDR . WGBH American Experience | PBS

It was FDR's famous request for Congress on December 8, 1941 to declare war following the Japanese attacks of December 7th against Pearl Harbor.

If you see the American flag flying at half staff today, it is tradition, to honor those who died.

On this National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, we reflect on what happened that day and all those lives which were lost.