The circle of three is complete.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080810/ap_en_ot/obit_isaac_hayes_5

Issac Hayes who did the singing voice for the T.V show Shaft and did the voice of 'Chef' on South Park passed away.

Though this was public or brought up(at least it wasn't brought to my attention) but Estelle Getty, Sophia on the Golden Girls, passed away around July 20th or so.

The circle of 3 has been complete and has started over with Issac Hayes. If you remember George Carlin died, then Estelle Getty, then Bernie Mac just yesterday. That circle of 3 is complete. Then Issac Hayes passed on today starting a new circle of 3. My condolences and sympathies to Bernie Mac's family and the Hayes families. To Estelle Getty, you were always my favourite Golden Girl and you will be sadly missed. I will continue to watch the Golden Girls in your memory.