Those Who Passed On in 2011: Who Meant the Most to You?

The inventor of Doritos. The actor who played TV's Columbo.  The creator of Gilligan’s island. The writer of Jailhouse Rock.

Famous or infamous, many people passed away in 2011.

And many touched our lives.  

As the new year approaches, we here at Patch would like to give you a place to talk about someone you lost in 2011. 

Someone you cared about.

It could be someone famous, or it could be a family member.

It could be someone you knew closely, or it could be a face on the silver screen.

Sometimes it helps to remember.

Speaking of remembering, Yahoo has a touching tribute to those who died this year.