Johnny Grant was an American radio personality and television producer who also served as the honorary mayor of Hollywood, in which capacity he was often present at Hollywood community functions, including the unveiling of new stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. An intersection just north of Hollywood Blvd and Highland Ave is designated "Johnny Grant Way." He was born May 9, 1923 and died on January 9, 2008. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_Grant]

Brad Renfro was born in Knoxville, Tennessee and made his movie debut in 1994 in the title role of The Client at the age of 11. He acted in 21 movies, several short films, and one television episode during his career; however, much of his career was marred by a pattern of substance abuse and occasional petty crime. He spent 10 days in jail for convictions of driving while under the influence and attempted heroin possession. He was born July 25, 1982 and died January 15, 2008. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brad_Renfro]

Al Melvin provided voices for Magilla Gorilla, the lion Drooper on The Banana Splits Adventure Hour and many more popular cartoons. He was best-known as Sam Franklin, the owner of a local butcher shop and boyfriend of Alice Nelson (the Bradys' housekeeper) on The Brady Bunch, and Barney Hefner, Archie Bunker's neighbor and friend on All in the Family. He was born February 18, 1923 and died on Thursday, January 17, 2008. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allan_Melvin]

Suzanne Pleshette was best known for her role of Emily Hartley on The Bob Newhart Show in the 1970s, and for prior roles in several major films and Broadway plays. She also did voice work in The Lion King II: Simba's Pride (1998) and Spirited Away (2002). She had been scheduled to receive her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on January 31, 2008, which would have been her 71st birthday. She was born January 31, 1937 and died the evening of January 17, 2008. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suzanne_Pleshette]

John Stewart was best-known for his contributions to the American folk music movement of the early and mid 1960s while a member of The Kingston Trio (1961–1967). Stewart also composed the hit, "Daydream Believer" for The Monkees and toured with Robert F. Kennedy's ill-fated 1968 presidential campaign. He was born September 5, 1939 and died January 19, 2008 after suffering a massive stroke or brain aneurysm late in the previous day. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Stewart]

Heath Ledger was an Academy Award-nominated Australian actor. After appearing in television roles during the 1990s, Ledger developed a Hollywood career. He starred in both critical and financial successes, including 10 Things I Hate About You, The Patriot, Monster's Ball, A Knight's Tale, and Brokeback Mountain, and completed the role of the Joker in the forthcoming movie The Dark Knight shortly before his death. He was born April 4, 1979 and died January 22, 2008. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heath_Ledger]

Christian Brando was the eldest child of actor Marlon Brando. On May 16, 1990, Christian Brando shot Dag Drollet, the boyfriend of his half-sister Cheyenne, to death at Marlon Brando's residence. He married artist Deborah Presley on October 16, 2004 in Las Vegas. Presley claims to be the illegitimate daughter of Elvis Presley. He was convicted of voluntary manslaughter in the death. He was born May 11, 1958 and died of pneumonia on Saturday, January 26, 2008. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_Brando]