Not as great a significance as George Harrison - but then, any loss in the world is sad. Regardless of how you touch lives, it still matters, even if you only touched the lives of loved ones.
Dave Thomas, the owner and head creator for Wendy's restaurants, was someone who touched us all in some way. I've always enjoyed the food at his restaurant chain, but also felt reassured by his presence on TV.
He was only 69 years old, claimed by liver cancer. Cancer has claimed far too many people around me of late, both loved ones and stars.