List of Famous people who died in 2009

Björn Georg Wilhelm Westerlund, titled Vuorineuvos, was a Finnish businessman and a short-time minister in the government of Finland. He was the former and first President and CEO of Nokia Corporation that was formed in a 1967 merger between the three Finnish companies Nokia Company, Finnish Rubber Works and Kaapelitehdas. He was the CEO until his retirement in 1977. He remained Chairman of the Board until 1979.

Marianne Stone was an English character actress. She mainly appeared in films from the early 1940s to the late 1980s, and usually played working class parts such as barmaids, secretaries and landladies. Stone is probably best known for her contribution to the Carry On films, of which she appeared in nine, and took part in an episode of the Carry On Laughing television series. She also had supporting roles with comedian Norman Wisdom.

Donald "Ean" Wayne Evans was the bassist for Lynyrd Skynyrd from 2001 until his death. He joined the band following the death of Leon Wilkeson.

José Nicomedes Grossi was a Brazilian bishop of the Roman Catholic Church. He was one of oldest bishops in the Catholic Church and one of the oldest Brazilian bishops.

Antônio Olinto Marques da Rocha was a Brazilian writer, essayist and translator.

John Roy Whinnery was an American electrical engineer and educator who worked in the fields of microwave theory and laser experimentation.

Ned Stone Tanen was an American film studio executive behind films that included American Graffiti and Animal House.