List of Famous people who died in 2009

Sotero Cosme "Teroy" Hidalgo Laurel II was a Filipino politician and educator who served as a Senator from 1987 until 1992, including a period as President pro tempore from 1990 until 1991. Laurel was the son of the former President of the Philippines José P. Laurel and the older brother of former Vice President Salvador Laurel. Laurel was nicknamed "Teroy."

Roger Planchon, was a French playwright, director, filmmaker.

Svend Gunnarsen Auken was a Danish politician. He represented the Social Democrats as a member of the Danish parliament (Folketinget) from 1971 until his death.

Patrick Villiers Farrow was an American sculptor and peace and environmental activist.

Captain Sir Edward Folmer Archdale, 3rd Baronet DSC was a British baronet, Royal Navy officer, submariner during the Second World War and local politician in Northern Ireland.

Maurice Grimaud was the French Prefect of Police, or police chief, of the city of Paris during the May 1968 general strikes and student uprisings. He is credited with avoiding an escalation of violence and bloodshed during May 1968 unrest.