List of Famous people who died in 2009

Jane Aiken Hodge was an American-born British writer.

Hans Beck was the German inventor of Playmobil toys. He is often described as "The Father of Playmobil". He began to make toys at an early age and trained as a cabinet maker, before being recruited by toy company Geobra Brandstätter in 1958. Beck is responsible for developing the Playmobil figure, which, in 1971, was distinctive from existing toy figures by its movable parts. The Playmobil toy line was launched in 1974 and in 1975 became a global success.

Pierre Molinéris was a French professional road bicycle racer.

Daniel Martín was a Spanish actor.

Roque Antonio Adames Rodríguez was Catholic bishop of what is now the Archdiocese of Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic.

Ezio Domenico Flagello was born in New York City to Italian Americans. He sang at the Metropolitan Opera from 1957 to 1984; a bass particularly associated with the Italian repertory.