Remembering those who passed away in 2011
From Steve Jobs to Amy Winehouse, the world lost some truly great talents this year
By The Week Staff | December 28, 2011
Steve Jobs
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s 2011 draws to a close, we look back and remember those celebrated people who died in the past 12 months. The list includes a fitness pioneer, lovable character actors, fearless photojournalists, and the widely mourned genius who transformed the humble apple into a symbol of technological prowess. Read on...
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