Photos:: Notable political deaths of 2010

Elizabeth Edwards, the wife of former Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2004, the year her husband ran for vice president with John F. Kerry. The couple’s marriage unraveled years later when it was revealed that John Edwards was having an affair with a campaign videographer. She was 61. Full obituary

Notable political deaths of 2010

Notable deaths of 2010

Notable film and television deaths of 2010

Notable sports deaths of 2010 (Matt Sayles / Associated Press)

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President Obama’s emissary to Afghanistan and Pakistan -- a man the president called a “true giant of American foreign policy” -- was known for his ruthless negotiating style. He was 69. Full obituary

Notable political deaths of 2010

Notable deaths of 2010

Notable film and television deaths of 2010

Notable sports deaths of 2010 (Virginia Mayo / Associated Press)

The former U.S. representative from Chicago was the powerful chairman of the Ways and Means Committee and a foe of President Reagan’s policies. He was forced from office in a corruption scandal and served time in prison. He was 82. Full obituary

Notable deaths of 2010

Notable film and television deaths of 2010

Notable sports deaths of 2010

Notable political deaths of 2010 (Paul F. Gero/Chicago Tribune)