As it comes to be 2PM in the afternoon eastern time on this Sunday June 28 2009, one has to ask themself this question… WHAT HAPPENED THIS PAST WEEK? The reasoning behind the question is obvious… but for those who have been living under a rock recently, here’s a quick refresher.

• Tues. 6/23/09 - Comedian/TV personality Ed McMahon passes away from bone cancer at the age of 86.
• Thurs. 6/25/09 - Actress Farah Fawcett passes away from cancer at the age of 62.
• Thurs. 6/25/09 - Music Superstar Michael Jackson passes away from cardiac arrest at the age of 50.
• Sun. 6/28/09 - Television pitchman Billy Mays passes away at the age of 50.

There are currently other famous people on the brink of passing such as broadcasting legend Walter Cronkite and actor/EDGE FM antagonist Patrick Swayze.

It begs asking, WHY all of a sudden are these famous figures dropping like flies? Is there something in the water, Is there government involvement… or is God deciding to clean house with the apocalypse right around the corner…

…or is it just one giant coincidence?

Apparently, no one can answer these questions… those of us here at EDGE FM have tried contacting God for further questions, but no reponse has been given as of this writing.

People are saying that death is such a normal everyday thing.. that why is it when these big names pass away it’s made to be such a big deal? Average no-name people pass on a hourly (minutely, is that a word?) basis and yet no one bats an eye. My quick response to that is.. just think about Michael Jackson without all of the alleged child-touching accusations and other oddities for a second. He was an entertainer with a gift who inspired thousands on a daily basis. Some of today’s biggest artists (Beyonce, Chris Brown, Justin Timberlake, etc) all attribute their inspirations in some way to Michael Jackson.

When a big name such as Jackson passes on, it is important to pause and reflect upon the legacy left upon the world by that person’s actions. It’s also natural that the bigger a name is, the more attention will be given to that person. So to those who snob upon the famous getting the attention when they pass, I say ‘too bad’. If you want some recognition when you pass, do something to get it!

I encourage all of you to leave your thoughts and comments below regarding your feelings upon those who passed or your response to those who nay-say the deaths of the famous.