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So many people pass away every year, including in the entertainment industry, that it’s hard to remember just who died, beyond the few very famous people. Turner Classic Movies has a nice montage that helps us remember the talents we’ve lost in 2011.

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Keanu Reeves Age: 47 Occupation: Actor Known For: Roles in films such as ‘Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure,’ ‘Speed,’ and the ‘Matrix’ trilogy, internet memes using his photos, and a laid-back demeanor Salma Hayek Age: 45 Occupation: Actress Known For: An Oscar-nominated turn in ‘Frida,’ roles on TV shows such as ‘Ugly Betty,’ a

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Lily Tomlin Age: 72 Occupation: Actress, Comedienne, and Writer Known For: Being a comedic legend who appeared on the 1960s sketch show, ‘Laugh-In,’ starring in films such as ’9 to 5′ and ‘All of Me,’ as well as on TV shows such as ‘The West Wing,’ and winning Tonys, Emmys, and a Grammy Gloria Estefan Age: 54 Occupation: Singer and So

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Van Morrison Age: 66 Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician Known For: Hits such as ‘Brown Eyed Girl,’ ‘Into the Mystic,’ and ‘Moondance,’ winning six Grammy Awards, and being a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Richard Gere Age: 62 Occupation: Actor and Activist Known For: Films such as ‘American Gigolo,’ ‘An Officer and

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Lewis Black Age: 62 Occupation: Comedian, Writer, and Actor Known For: Hilariously angry and bitter stand-up routines, his ‘Back in Black’ segments on ‘The Daily Show,’ and hosting the Comedy Central series ‘Lewis Black’s Root of All Evil’ Cameron Diaz Age: 39 Occupation: Actress Known For: Roles in ‘There’s Something About Mary’ and

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: John McCain Age: 75 Occupation: Politician Known For: Being a Vietnam prisoner of war, serving as an Arizona senator since 1986, and a failed 2008 presidential bid Lea Michele Age: 25 Occupation: Actress and Singer Known For: Broadway roles in ‘Ragtime,’ ‘Les Misérables,’ and ‘Spring Awakening,’ and her portrayal of Rachel Berry on t

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Shania Twain Age: 46 Occupation: Singer and Songwriter Known For: Country/pop crossover hits such as ‘You’re Still the One,’ ‘That Don’t Impress Me Much,’ and ‘Man! I Feel Like a Woman!,’ five Grammy awards, her divorce from music producer Mutt Lange after he had an affair with her best friend, and her recent karmic-justice marria

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Robert Redford Age: 75 Occupation: Actor, Director, and Environmentalist Known For: Starring in films such as ‘Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,’ ‘Out of Africa,’ and ‘All the President’s Men,’ winning an Academy Award for directing ‘Ordinary People,’ and founding the Sundance Film Festival Andy Samberg Age: 33 Occupation: Actor, Co

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Steve Wozniak Age: 61 Occupation: Computer Engineer and Entrepreneur Known For: Founding Apple with Steve Jobs, competing on season 8 of ‘Dancing with the Stars,’ his nickname ‘Woz,’ and being generally beloved by people both in and out of the computer industry Hulk Hogan Age: 58 Occupation: Wrestler, Actor, and Television Personali

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Ronnie Spector Age: 68 Occupation: Singer Known For: Fronting the 1960s girl group, The Ronettes, having a heavy influence on artists like the late Amy Winehouse, and her six-year marriage to producer and convicted murder Phil Spector Antonio Banderas Age: 51 Occupation: Actor Known For: Films such as ‘Evita’ and ‘The Mask of Zorro,’

Before they made their millions, many celebrities settled for minimum wage. Though it’s hard to imagine it now, what with their expensive houses, cars and vacations, people like Amy Adams, Gwen Stefani and Brad Pitt actually worked at restaurants, salons and, in the case of ‘Law & Order: SVU’ star Christopher Meloni, the morgue. Here’s how 10 of the ...

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Tim Gunn Age: 58 Occupation: Fashion Consultant and Television Personality Known For: His tart-tongued critiques of celebrity fashions and of contestants on the TV series ‘Project Runway’ Martina McBride Age: 45 Occupation: Singer and Songwriter Known For: Belting country hits such as ‘My Baby Loves Me,’ ‘Independence Day,’ ‘Wild Ange