Natasha Richardson raised awareness about organ donation

There are rarely any celebrities who put themselves on ‘donate organs’ list and that is what makes Natasha Richardson so awesome. In 2009 during vacationing with family, she fell and hit her head. She was taken to the hospital, where she was put on life support. Her husband actor Liam Neeson followed her wishes that her organs be donated, before letting her go finally.

Jade Goody made women go for Pap smears

Goody was diagnosed with cervical cancer and shared the news with the public. The cancer metastasised, and she died in March 2009, aged 27. The medical study found that the media coverage of Goody's diagnosis and death probably saved ‘a number of lives.’ Women ran to their doctors when they found out the reality star had cancer. An amazing half a million extra Pap smears were given the year after Goody made her announcement.

John Jacob Astor IV saved lives as Titanic doomed

John Jacob Astor IV was the richest celeb on the Titanic, and probably the richest guy in the world. He was sailing back to America on the doomed boat after his honeymoon in Europe. Instead of trying to buy his safety like some other rich men did (according to the Telegraph), he seems to have started trying to rescue others.