October 5, 1957 - August 9, 2008 (50 years old)
Occupation: Stand-up comedian and actor, known best for being one of the Original Kings of Comedy, his role as Frank Cotton in Ocean's Eleven, and of course, his eponymous Fox sitcom.
Cause of Death: Complications due to pneumonia, brought on by sarcoidosis, a tissue inflammation disease he has had since 1983.
Trivia: Today the Bud Billiken parade in Chicago (his hometown) was dedicated to his memory. This parade is always held on the second Saturday in August and features African-Americans promoting the betterment of Chicago youth.
