Famous deaths 2011

1 of 158: Yolanda Adams, right, and Jessy Dixon, perform during a tribute to Paul Simon, awarded the first annual Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, Wednesday, May 23, 2007, in Washington. Named in honor of the legendary George and Ira Gershwin, this newly created award recognizes the profound and positive effect of popular music on the world's culture. Jessy Dixon died on Monday, September 26, 2011 in Chicago. He was 73. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

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