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Remembering 2011’s Fallen Bros

by J. Camm on December 30, 2011 at 4:00pm -

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2011 will be remembered for awesomely assassinated terrorists, fallen dictators (Chuck Lorre, notwithstanding), Tiger Blood/Adonis DNA, occupying, Tebowing, planking, dick twitpics, lockouts, Sandusky and Fine, Rebecca Black, the hobo with the angel's voice, Mike Tyson reinvigorating the phrase "Wombshifter," and countless other things — including the loss of some of America's finest gentlemen. Later today (or maybe tomorrow) we are announcing our Bros of the Year, but prior to that we want to honor the deaths of the numerous athletes, actors, servicemen, and visionaries who were all Bros in their time and place. Here's a look back at our fallen brothers. RIP.
Joe Frazier

World champion boxer known most famously for his epic showdowns with Muhammad Ali. Read BroBible's coverage of Joe Frazier's passing here!
Joey Vento

Founder of Geno's Steaks. Read BroBible's coverage of Joe Frazier's passing here!
Steve Jobs

Co-Founder of Apple and the man largely responsible for every minute of the day you waste. Read BroBible's coverage of Steve Job's passing here!
Peter Falk

TV's "Columbo." Read BroBible's coverage of Peter Falk's passing here!
Ryan Dunn

A key member of the "Jackass" crew. Read BroBible's coverage of Ryan Dunn's passing here!
Clarence Clemons

Saxophonist for the E-Street Band. Read BroBible's coverage of Clarence Clemons's passing here!
Bubba Smith

Former #1 NFL draft pick and longtime actor known for his role in "Police Academy." Read BroBible's coverage of Bubba Smith's passing here!
Tim Hetherington

"Restrepo" director and photojournalist. Read BroBible's coverage of Tim Hetherington's passing here!
Mark Haines

Legendary anchor of CNBC's "Squawk on the Street." Read BroBible's coverage of Mark Haines's passing here!
Sidney Lumet

Director of such movies as "Dog Day Afternoon," "Serpico," "Network," "12 Angry Men," and "The Verdict." Read BroBible's coverage of Sidney Lumet's passing here!
Len Lesser

Played Uncle Leo on "Seinfeld." Read BroBible's coverage of Len Lesser's passing here!
Pete Postlethwaite

Actor known for his roles in "The Town," "In the Name of the Father," "James and the Giant Peach," and "Inception." Steven Spielberg once called him "the greatest actor in the world."
Jeff Conaway

Actor known for his role as Kanicky in "Grease" and was most recently on "Celebrity Rehab."
22 SEAL Team 6 Members

These brave men were killed in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan. Read BroBible's coverage of these heroes here!
Josh Lilliston

Member of Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets. Read BroBible's coverage of Josh's passing here!
Charles Napier

Actor most well known for his roles in "Rambo" and "The Blues Brothers."
Nicholas Napolitano

Wake Forest graduate who died while saving his friend's life. Read BroBible's coverage of Nick's passing here!
Isayah Muller

Standout running back from Truman High School. Read BroBible's coverage of Isayah's passing here!
Heavy D

Hip-hop artist.
Macho Man Randy Savage

WWE Wrestler and a far cooler Savage than Fred. Read BroBible's coverage of Macho Man's passing here!
Harmon Killebrew

Hall of Fame ballplayer. Read BroBible's coverage of Harmon's passing here!
Al Davis

Oakland Raiders owner.
British Royal Marine David Hart

British Royal Marine that left his friends $160,000 to party with in Vegas after his death. Read BroBible's coverage of David's passing here!
Nate Dogg

Infamous hook singer in the 90's West Coast hip-hop scene.
Edwin "Duke" Snider

Hall of Fame ballplayer. Read BroBible's coverage of Snider's passing here!
Frank Buckles

WWI veteran who lived to 110 years old. Read BroBible's coverage of Buckles's passing here!
Steve Hurd

A write-in Bro of the Week candidate, Steve was an inspiration to all those who surrounded him. Read BroBible's coverage of Steve's passing here!
Officer Deriek Crouse

Crouse was murdered three weeks ago while making a routine traffic stop on Virginia Tech's campus. Read BroBible's coverage of Officer Crouse's passing here!
Patrice O'Neal

Comedian. Read BroBible's coverage of O'Neal's passing here!
Dan Wheldon

World-class Indy Car Driver.
Jack LaLanne

Lifelong fitness guru.

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