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CHRIS BURROUS
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KTLA 5 morning news anchor Chris Burrousdied on Dec. 27.He was 43.
Detectives arecurrently investigatingthe death of the popular Los Angeles news personality, who was found unresponsive after a possible overdose in a Glendale, California Days Inn.
“Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Burrous family … He will be remembered as a great journalist and a wonderful friend to many,” said KTLA president Don Corsini and news director Jason Ball in a joint statement Thursday night.
02of 103FRANK ADONISRon Galella, Ltd./WireImageFrank Adonis, who starred inGoodfellas,died on Dec. 26. He was 83.The actor, best known for his role as Anthony Stabile in the 1990 Martin Scorsese film, died in Las Vegas, according toTMZ.His wife, Denise Adonis, did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.The actor was also in Scorsese’sRaging Bullas Patsy andCasinoas Rocky. He also appeared in several other popular films such asAce Ventura: Pet DetectiveandTrue Romance.
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FRANK ADONIS
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Frank Adonis, who starred inGoodfellas,died on Dec. 26. He was 83.
The actor, best known for his role as Anthony Stabile in the 1990 Martin Scorsese film, died in Las Vegas, according toTMZ.
His wife, Denise Adonis, did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
The actor was also in Scorsese’sRaging Bullas Patsy andCasinoas Rocky. He also appeared in several other popular films such asAce Ventura: Pet DetectiveandTrue Romance.
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PENNY MARSHALL
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Beloved sitcom and screen actressMarshall, who gained fame in the late ’70s for her sitcomLaverne & Shirleybefore transitioning behind the camera to great success, died on Dec. 17.She was 75.
“Our family is heartbroken over the passing of Penny Marshall,” her family says in a statement. “Penny was a girl from the Bronx, who came out West, put a cursive ‘L’ on her sweater and transformed herself into a Hollywood success story. We hope her life continues to inspire others to spend time with family, work hard and make all of their dreams come true.”
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ANCA POP
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Canadian-Romanian singer Anca Popdied in mid-December.
Police initially began looking into Anca’s whereabouts after her sister informed police that she never made it to their family home on Dec. 16, according to the AP.
At this time it is not clear how Anca’s car plunged into the river as her death is still under investigation.
Her sudden death comes just two years after she released her self-titled albumAnca Pop.
05of 103NANCY WILSONSteve Granitz/WireImageWilson, the iconic jazz vocalist, self-described “song stylist” and three-time Grammy winner died Dec. 13 at the age of 81.Her repconfirmed the news to the Associated Press, saying that the singer succumbed to a lengthy illness at her home in Pioneertown, California - in the vicinity of Joshua Tree Park.Nicknamed “The Girl with the Honey-Coated Voice,” Wilson’s passionate interpretations of torch songs and jazz standards made her a platinum-selling artist and an in-demand concert draw until her retirement in 2011. At the time, she wished “to spend all of her time with her family, especially her grandchildren,” according to aquote on her website.
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NANCY WILSON
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Wilson, the iconic jazz vocalist, self-described “song stylist” and three-time Grammy winner died Dec. 13 at the age of 81.
Her repconfirmed the news to the Associated Press, saying that the singer succumbed to a lengthy illness at her home in Pioneertown, California - in the vicinity of Joshua Tree Park.
Nicknamed “The Girl with the Honey-Coated Voice,” Wilson’s passionate interpretations of torch songs and jazz standards made her a platinum-selling artist and an in-demand concert draw until her retirement in 2011. At the time, she wished “to spend all of her time with her family, especially her grandchildren,” according to aquote on her website.
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KEN BERRY
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Berry, known for his roles on television showsF TroopandMayberry R.F.D.,died on Dec. 1.He was 85.
His first big role was as Capt. Wilton Parmenter onF Troop, which he considered to be the highlight of his career.
After the show ended, he appeared on the final season of theAndy Griffith Showas town councilor Sam Jones, and went on to appear as the same character on spinoff showMayberry R.F.D.He also appeared on theCarol Burnett ShowspinoffMama’s Family, which starred futureGolden GirlsstarsRue McClanahan, who died in 2010, andBetty White.
07of 103BERNARDO BERTOLUCCIValerie Macon/GettyItalian film directorBertolucci, whose career defined scandal and evoked eroticism and sumptuous beauty, died of cancer in Rome in November. The director ofLast Tango in Pariswas 77 and had been confined to a wheelchair for much of the last 10 years.A product of Italian New Wave cinema’s golden era, the Parma-born Bertolucci achieved international acclaim, winning the Oscar for Best Director for 1987’sThe Last Emperor.
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BERNARDO BERTOLUCCI
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Italian film directorBertolucci, whose career defined scandal and evoked eroticism and sumptuous beauty, died of cancer in Rome in November. The director ofLast Tango in Pariswas 77 and had been confined to a wheelchair for much of the last 10 years.
A product of Italian New Wave cinema’s golden era, the Parma-born Bertolucci achieved international acclaim, winning the Oscar for Best Director for 1987’sThe Last Emperor.
08of 103KIM PORTERKim Porter.Venturelli/GettyThe former model and mother to four of Diddy’s children died in November at age 47. Though a cause of death was “deferred,“she reportedly went into cardiac arrestwhile battling pneumonia. Celebrities including Beyoncéremembered Porterahead of her Thanksgiving weekend funeral in her Georgia hometown, at which Diddy spoke.
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KIM PORTER
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The former model and mother to four of Diddy’s children died in November at age 47. Though a cause of death was “deferred,“she reportedly went into cardiac arrestwhile battling pneumonia. Celebrities including Beyoncéremembered Porterahead of her Thanksgiving weekend funeral in her Georgia hometown, at which Diddy spoke.
09of 103DEVIN LIMADevin Lima of LFO.Kevin Mazur/WireImageLima, a singer in LFO, died of cancer on Nov. 21,TMZreported.He was 41.In October 2017, the “Summer Girls” musician had surgery to remove a tumor. “Surgery was great,” Lima’s bandmate Brad Fischetti said in a video. “The tumor was the size of a football. But [surgery] was smooth, they didn’t have to take out some of the organs they thought they would.“Later that month, Fischetti revealed that Lima had stage four adrenal cancer.Tragedy has struck the group before. In 2010, LFO singer Rich Cronin died of leukemia at age 35,Billboardreported at the time.
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DEVIN LIMA
Devin Lima of LFO.Kevin Mazur/WireImage
Lima, a singer in LFO, died of cancer on Nov. 21,TMZreported.He was 41.
In October 2017, the “Summer Girls” musician had surgery to remove a tumor. “Surgery was great,” Lima’s bandmate Brad Fischetti said in a video. “The tumor was the size of a football. But [surgery] was smooth, they didn’t have to take out some of the organs they thought they would.”
Later that month, Fischetti revealed that Lima had stage four adrenal cancer.
Tragedy has struck the group before. In 2010, LFO singer Rich Cronin died of leukemia at age 35,Billboardreported at the time.
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ROY CLARK
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One day after the CMA Awards, country superstarClark died at 85 years old.
A rep for the Grammy-award winning singerconfirmed to PEOPLEthat Clark succumbed to complications from pneumonia, which he had contracted shortly before his death. He died at his home in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Nov. 15.
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KATHERINE MACGREGOR
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“Anyone that mean has to be a fool,” sheonce told NBC. “So I began mixing farce into it.”
The actress, a devout Hindu, moved to the Motion Picture Fund Long Term Nursing Care facility in Woodland Hills, California, in her last years, where she passed.
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STAN LEE
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The co-creator of comic book legends likeSpider-Man, the Hulk, the Fantastic Four, Iron Man, Thorandthe X-Men, Lee was credited with popularizing the flawed hero, or characters with complex, human personalities. This came in stark contrast to the superhero archetypes of the Golden Age of comics, who were typically flawless muscle-bound god-like figures.
His death comes less than a year-and-a-half after his wife Joan Lee died in July 2017 at 93. They had been married for 69 years at the time of her death.
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BEVERLY MCCLELLAN
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McClellan, who competed in the first season ofThe Voicein 2011,died of cancer in Novemberat age 49.
14of 103AMANDA BLANKMandy Blank/InstagramCelebrity fitness trainer and bodybuilderBlankwas found dead in her Los Angeles home in November.The trainer was 42.Throughout her life, the coach and bodybuilding icon worked with many stars including Alex Rodriguez, Mickey Rourke, Marcus Allen, Michelle Monaghan, and Jordana Brewster, according toher website.Blank was found unresponsive at her Los Angeles home,The New York Daily Newsreported. Her housekeeper called 911 after she discovered Blank in the bathtub,TMZsaid.
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AMANDA BLANK
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Celebrity fitness trainer and bodybuilderBlankwas found dead in her Los Angeles home in November.The trainer was 42.
Throughout her life, the coach and bodybuilding icon worked with many stars including Alex Rodriguez, Mickey Rourke, Marcus Allen, Michelle Monaghan, and Jordana Brewster, according toher website.
Blank was found unresponsive at her Los Angeles home,The New York Daily Newsreported. Her housekeeper called 911 after she discovered Blank in the bathtub,TMZsaid.
15of 103TONY JOE WHITERebecca Sapp/WireImageLegendary Blues and Swamp Rock singer Tony Joe Whitedied at the age of 75on Oct. 24.White died at his home in Leiper’s Fork, Tennessee.“We are with broken hearts to announce that Tony Joe White has passed away at the age of 75. A true legend that will always be remembered as a real artist,” a spokesperson for Whitewroteon his Twitter account.“He wasn’t ill at all,” his son JodytoldThe Tennessean. “He just had a heart attack… there was no pain or suffering.“Nearly one month before his death, White released his final albumBad Mouthin’on Sept. 28.
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TONY JOE WHITE
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Legendary Blues and Swamp Rock singer Tony Joe Whitedied at the age of 75on Oct. 24.
White died at his home in Leiper’s Fork, Tennessee.
“We are with broken hearts to announce that Tony Joe White has passed away at the age of 75. A true legend that will always be remembered as a real artist,” a spokesperson for Whitewroteon his Twitter account.
“He wasn’t ill at all,” his son JodytoldThe Tennessean. “He just had a heart attack… there was no pain or suffering.”
Nearly one month before his death, White released his final albumBad Mouthin’on Sept. 28.
16of 103CELESTE YARNALLAmy Graves/WireImageYarnall, a famed actress of the 1960s and ’70s best known for her memorable turn onStar Trek, died in October.She was 74.The officialStar Trekwebsitewas the first to report the news. According to the site, Yarnall - who played Yeoman Martha Landon on the October 1967 episode “The Apple” opposite Chekov (Walter Koenig) - died at her home in Westlake Village, California, after a four-year battle with ovarian cancer.Yarnall’s husband, British artist Nazim Nazim, confirmed the news toThe Hollywood Reporter.“She was magnificent in everything she did,” Nazim said. “She was my beloved queen.”
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CELESTE YARNALL
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Yarnall, a famed actress of the 1960s and ’70s best known for her memorable turn onStar Trek, died in October.She was 74.
The officialStar Trekwebsitewas the first to report the news. According to the site, Yarnall - who played Yeoman Martha Landon on the October 1967 episode “The Apple” opposite Chekov (Walter Koenig) - died at her home in Westlake Village, California, after a four-year battle with ovarian cancer.
Yarnall’s husband, British artist Nazim Nazim, confirmed the news toThe Hollywood Reporter.“She was magnificent in everything she did,” Nazim said. “She was my beloved queen.”
17of 103PEGGY MCCAYChris Haston/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank/GettyDays of Our Livesstar McCay, who played Caroline Brady on the long-running NBC soap opera, died in Octoberat the age of 90.She appeared in hundreds of episodes ofDays of Our Livesfrom 1983 to 2017, according toIMDb. The actress, who performed in dozens of television shows starting in 1949, played roles on Perry Mason,The Young Marrieds,Gunsmoke,Gibbsville,Lou Grantand other programs.For her work onDays of Our Lives, she was nominated for outstanding supporting actress or supporting lead actress in a drama series at the DaytimeEmmy Awardsfive times, according toIMDb.
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PEGGY MCCAY
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Days of Our Livesstar McCay, who played Caroline Brady on the long-running NBC soap opera, died in Octoberat the age of 90.
She appeared in hundreds of episodes ofDays of Our Livesfrom 1983 to 2017, according toIMDb. The actress, who performed in dozens of television shows starting in 1949, played roles on Perry Mason,The Young Marrieds,Gunsmoke,Gibbsville,Lou Grantand other programs.
For her work onDays of Our Lives, she was nominated for outstanding supporting actress or supporting lead actress in a drama series at the DaytimeEmmy Awardsfive times, according toIMDb.
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MARTY BALIN
Balin’s familyconfirmed his sudden deathon Facebook writing, “With a heavy heart we share this sad news.”
“Marty had a historic career as Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, and platinum and gold solo artist.”
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CHARLES AZNAVOUR
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Legendary French composer and actor Aznavour died in late September at age 94.
The singer/songwriter, often called “The Sinatra of France,” enjoyed a career spanning more than eight decades. He died suddenly at his home in the Alpilles mountain range,according to his spokesman.
20of 103FRANK PARKERVivien Killilea/GettyParker - best known for playing the role of Grandpa Shawn Brady onDays of Our Lives-died on Sept. 16in Vacaville, California. The veteran actor passed away due to complications of Parkinson’s disease and dementia, according tohis obituaryinThe Reporter.He was 79.Parker’s acting career spanned over five decades. He first broke onto the scene in the ’60s and ’70s, making appearances in film and television - including on soap operasGeneral HospitalandThe Young and the Restless- before landing the role as Shawn Brady onDaysin 1983.The actor remained on the daytime drama for 25 years. He retired in 2008 after his character died when he gave up his oxygen mask to save his son during an airplane hijacking.
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FRANK PARKER
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Parker - best known for playing the role of Grandpa Shawn Brady onDays of Our Lives-died on Sept. 16in Vacaville, California. The veteran actor passed away due to complications of Parkinson’s disease and dementia, according tohis obituaryinThe Reporter.He was 79.
Parker’s acting career spanned over five decades. He first broke onto the scene in the ’60s and ’70s, making appearances in film and television - including on soap operasGeneral HospitalandThe Young and the Restless- before landing the role as Shawn Brady onDaysin 1983.
The actor remained on the daytime drama for 25 years. He retired in 2008 after his character died when he gave up his oxygen mask to save his son during an airplane hijacking.
21of 103PAUL JOHN VASQUEZTwitterSons of Anarchystar Vasquez died on Sept. 24at age 48.“This news has come as a surprise to us,” a representative for the actor told PEOPLE. “Our hearts are heavy. He was a kind, creative and loving man. He will be missed.“Vasquez was found unconscious at his father’s home in San Jose, California, according toTMZ, who was the first to report the news. After arriving at the scene, paramedics were unable to revive the actor.Vasquez appeared onSons of Anarchyin 2011. In addition to his role on the FX show, Vasquez acted in the seriesCSI: NY,How I Met Your Mother,ER,NYPD Blueand21 Jump Streetin 1989.
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PAUL JOHN VASQUEZ
Sons of Anarchystar Vasquez died on Sept. 24at age 48.
“This news has come as a surprise to us,” a representative for the actor told PEOPLE. “Our hearts are heavy. He was a kind, creative and loving man. He will be missed.”
Vasquez was found unconscious at his father’s home in San Jose, California, according toTMZ, who was the first to report the news. After arriving at the scene, paramedics were unable to revive the actor.
Vasquez appeared onSons of Anarchyin 2011. In addition to his role on the FX show, Vasquez acted in the seriesCSI: NY,How I Met Your Mother,ER,NYPD Blueand21 Jump Streetin 1989.
22of 103BILL DAILYGetty ImagesDaily, the comic actor who found breakout success as Major Healey on the hit 1960s sitcomI Dream of Jeannieand also had notable roles onThe Bob Newhart ShowandAlf,died in September at age 91.Daily’s son, J. Patrick Daily, confirmed the news toVarietyandThe Hollywood Reporter, saying that his fatherdied of natural causeson Sept. 4 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. “He loved every sunset, he loved every meal,” J. Patrick toldVarietyof his father. “He just decided to be happy about everything.”
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BILL DAILY
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Daily, the comic actor who found breakout success as Major Healey on the hit 1960s sitcomI Dream of Jeannieand also had notable roles onThe Bob Newhart ShowandAlf,died in September at age 91.
Daily’s son, J. Patrick Daily, confirmed the news toVarietyandThe Hollywood Reporter, saying that his fatherdied of natural causeson Sept. 4 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. “He loved every sunset, he loved every meal,” J. Patrick toldVarietyof his father. “He just decided to be happy about everything.”
23of 103MAC MILLERShareif Ziyadat/GettyMillerdied on Sept. 7of a suspected drug overdose. He was 26. The musician was pronounced dead at 11:51 a.m. at his Studio City, California, home, the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner confirmed in a statement to PEOPLE.Miller, who had struggled with drugs throughout his life, and his girlfriend of two years,Ariana Grande, broke up earlier this year.
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MAC MILLER
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Millerdied on Sept. 7of a suspected drug overdose. He was 26. The musician was pronounced dead at 11:51 a.m. at his Studio City, California, home, the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner confirmed in a statement to PEOPLE.
Miller, who had struggled with drugs throughout his life, and his girlfriend of two years,Ariana Grande, broke up earlier this year.
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BURT REYNOLDS
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“My uncle was not just a movie icon; he was a generous, passionate and sensitive man who was dedicated to his family, friends, fans and acting students,” Reynolds' niece, Nancy Lee Hess, said in a statement.
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JOHN MCCAIN
Sen. John McCain, the former POW and outspoken Republican politician nicknamed The Maverick for being unafraid to disagree with fellow members of his party, died on Aug. 25 at the age of 81.
26of 103NEIL SIMONAP/REX/ShutterstockThe Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright whoseBroadwayand screen hits earned him more combined Tony and Oscar nominations than any other writer, died on Aug. 26 at a Manhattan hospital,The Washington Postreported. He was 91.Simon died from pneumonia, his friend Bill Evans, director of media relations at the Shubert Organization production company, told the newspaper.
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NEIL SIMON
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The Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright whoseBroadwayand screen hits earned him more combined Tony and Oscar nominations than any other writer, died on Aug. 26 at a Manhattan hospital,The Washington Postreported. He was 91.
Simon died from pneumonia, his friend Bill Evans, director of media relations at the Shubert Organization production company, told the newspaper.
27of 103ROBIN LEACHMatt Baron/BEI/REX/ShutterstockRobin Leach, the host of the hit ’80s showLifestyles of the Rich and Famous, died on Aug. 23 after suffering a stroke, according to theLas Vegas Review-Journal, where Leach worked as a celebrity columnist. His death comes less than a week before his 77th birthday.
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ROBIN LEACH
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Robin Leach, the host of the hit ’80s showLifestyles of the Rich and Famous, died on Aug. 23 after suffering a stroke, according to theLas Vegas Review-Journal, where Leach worked as a celebrity columnist. His death comes less than a week before his 77th birthday.
28of 103ED KINGRick Diamond/WireImageFormerLynyrd Skynyrdguitarist Ed King died at the age of 68 on Aug. 22 at his home in Nashville.“It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of Ed King who died at his home in Nashville, Tennessee on August 22nd, 2018,” read astatement posted to his Facebook accountthe following morning. “We thank his many friends and fans for their love and support of Ed during his life and career.”
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ED KING
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FormerLynyrd Skynyrdguitarist Ed King died at the age of 68 on Aug. 22 at his home in Nashville.
“It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of Ed King who died at his home in Nashville, Tennessee on August 22nd, 2018,” read astatement posted to his Facebook accountthe following morning. “We thank his many friends and fans for their love and support of Ed during his life and career.”
29of 103STEFÁN KARL STEFÁNSSONCourtesy Stefansson FamilyLazyTownactor Stefán Karl Stefánsson has passed away after a two-year battle with bile duct cancer, PEOPLE confirms. He was 43.Stefánsson, who starred as Robbie Rotten in the Nick Jr. series from 2002-14, died at 8:10 a.m. PT on Aug. 21 in Iceland.
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STEFÁN KARL STEFÁNSSON
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LazyTownactor Stefán Karl Stefánsson has passed away after a two-year battle with bile duct cancer, PEOPLE confirms. He was 43.
Stefánsson, who starred as Robbie Rotten in the Nick Jr. series from 2002-14, died at 8:10 a.m. PT on Aug. 21 in Iceland.
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BARBARA HARRIS
Harris, the actress who starred in the 1976 filmFreaky Friday, has died. She was 83. Harrisdied on Aug. 21 from lung cancerin Scottsdale, Arizona, according to the Associated Press.
Her close friend Charna Halpern, who co-founded the iO Theater in Chicago, confirmed the newson Facebook. “My friend and an amazing famous actress Barbara Harris passed away early this morning, Halpern wrote. “My favorite memories of her were her sense of humor and how she made me laugh.”
31of 103ARETHA FRANKLINRB/RedfernsAretha Franklin, the self-taught piano prodigy, vocalist and songwriter who first conquered the charts in the late ’60s and never relinquished her throne, died on Aug. 16, her publicistconfirmed to the Associated Press. She was 76.The Queen of Soul had struggled with her health for years. A source told PEOPLE earlier that week that Franklin had taken a turn for the worse and that her death was “imminent.”
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ARETHA FRANKLIN
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Aretha Franklin, the self-taught piano prodigy, vocalist and songwriter who first conquered the charts in the late ’60s and never relinquished her throne, died on Aug. 16, her publicistconfirmed to the Associated Press. She was 76.
The Queen of Soul had struggled with her health for years. A source told PEOPLE earlier that week that Franklin had taken a turn for the worse and that her death was “imminent.”
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JILL JANUS
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“It is with crushed hearts that we announce that Jill Janus - frontwoman for the California heavy metal band Huntress - passed away on Tuesday, August. 14,” the band wrote. “A long-time sufferer of mental illness, she took her own life outside of Portland, Oregon.”
33of 103MORGANA KINGTom Copi/Michael Ochs Archives/GettyNews ofThe Godfatherstar’s passing broke on Aug. 14 but the actress died on March 22 in Palm Springs, California, at the age of 87 according to theWashington Post.The star had non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a type of cancer, the Riverside Country coroner’s office told theWashington Post.
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MORGANA KING
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News ofThe Godfatherstar’s passing broke on Aug. 14 but the actress died on March 22 in Palm Springs, California, at the age of 87 according to theWashington Post.
The star had non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a type of cancer, the Riverside Country coroner’s office told theWashington Post.
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JIM ‘THE ANVIL’ NEIDHART
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“So sad to announce the passing of my friend and longtime colleague, Jim ‘The Anvil’ Neidhart. Your thoughts and prayers for the family are deeply appreciated!” he tweeted.
35of 103JOËL ROBUCHONEthan Miller/GettyFrench chef Joel Robuchon, who holds the record for most Michelin stars in the world, has died at age 73. Robuchon, whose globe-encircling operations include restaurants in New York, Montreal and Las Vegas, died in Geneva, Switzerland on Aug. 6 of cancer. He had been diagnosed with a pancreatic tumor over a year earlier.
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JOËL ROBUCHON
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French chef Joel Robuchon, who holds the record for most Michelin stars in the world, has died at age 73. Robuchon, whose globe-encircling operations include restaurants in New York, Montreal and Las Vegas, died in Geneva, Switzerland on Aug. 6 of cancer. He had been diagnosed with a pancreatic tumor over a year earlier.
36of 103CHARLOTTE RAECharlotte Rae, best known as wise and lovable house mother Mrs. Garrett onDiff’rent Strokesand The Facts of Life, died Aug. 5 at her home in Los Angeles, her reps confirmed toEntertainment Weekly. She was 92.Rae revealed she’d beendiagnosed with bone cancerat the end of April 2017. “Last Monday, I found out I have bone cancer,” the actress exclusively revealed to PEOPLE. “About seven years ago, I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer - which is a miracle that they found it because usually it’s too late. My mother, sister and my uncle died of pancreatic cancer. After six months of chemotherapy, I was cancer-free. I lost my hair, but I had beautiful wigs. Nobody even knew.”
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CHARLOTTE RAE
Charlotte Rae, best known as wise and lovable house mother Mrs. Garrett onDiff’rent Strokesand The Facts of Life, died Aug. 5 at her home in Los Angeles, her reps confirmed toEntertainment Weekly. She was 92.
Rae revealed she’d beendiagnosed with bone cancerat the end of April 2017. “Last Monday, I found out I have bone cancer,” the actress exclusively revealed to PEOPLE. “About seven years ago, I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer - which is a miracle that they found it because usually it’s too late. My mother, sister and my uncle died of pancreatic cancer. After six months of chemotherapy, I was cancer-free. I lost my hair, but I had beautiful wigs. Nobody even knew.”
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JESSICA VOGEL
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Jessica Vogel, a New Jersey chef who appeared onHell’s KitchenandCutthroat Kitchen, died on July 30. She was 34.
38of 103BRIAN LAWLERWWELawler, the son of WWE Hall of Fame wrestler Jerry “The King” Lawler, was found hanging in his cell at the Hardeman County Jail on July 29, TBI said in a statement.“Corrections officers administered CPR until paramedics arrived,” the agency said. “Lawler was transported to Regional One Medical Center in Memphis where he died Sunday afternoon.“An investigation is underway, though authorities do not suspect foul play, according to TBI.
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BRIAN LAWLER
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Lawler, the son of WWE Hall of Fame wrestler Jerry “The King” Lawler, was found hanging in his cell at the Hardeman County Jail on July 29, TBI said in a statement.
“Corrections officers administered CPR until paramedics arrived,” the agency said. “Lawler was transported to Regional One Medical Center in Memphis where he died Sunday afternoon.”
An investigation is underway, though authorities do not suspect foul play, according to TBI.
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NICHOLAS ‘DUFFY’ FUDGE
Nicholas “Duffy” Fudge, a cast member on National Geographic Channel’sWicked Tuna, has died. He was 28. The series announced the sad news alongside a photo of Fudge in a tweet on its official Twitter account July 22.
“.@NatGeoChannel and @Pilgrim_Studios were saddened to learn thatWicked Tunacast member Nicholas ‘Duffy’ Fudge passed away this week,” the statement reads.
40of 103ELMARIE WENDELDave Bjerke/NBC/NBCU Photo BankOn July 21, Wendel’s daughter J.C.confirmed that her mother, who has best known for her role as landlord Mrs. Mamie Dubcek on the hit television show3rd Rock from the Sun,had passed away."#ripelmariewendel you were a great mom and a badass dame,” J.C. wrote on Instagram, alongside a throwback photo commemorating the NBC sitcom’s 100th episode.
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ELMARIE WENDEL
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On July 21, Wendel’s daughter J.C.confirmed that her mother, who has best known for her role as landlord Mrs. Mamie Dubcek on the hit television show3rd Rock from the Sun,had passed away.
“#ripelmariewendel you were a great mom and a badass dame,” J.C. wrote on Instagram, alongside a throwback photo commemorating the NBC sitcom’s 100th episode.
41of 103ANNABELLE NEILSONDavid M. Benett/Dave Benett/WireImageNeilson, a star of Bravo’s reality showLadies of London, died in mid-July.She was 49.The details of her death are not available at this time.In addition to being a reality star, Neilson worked as a model before her death, and was close friends with supermodelsKate MossandNaomi Campbell, as well as the late fashion designer Alexander McQueen - whose suicide in 2010 absolutely devastated her.“He was my brother, my boyfriend, my soulmate.Most of the time people called me Mrs McQueen. Quite often we were sharing a bed,” Neilson, who was the last person to see the designer alive, told theDaily Mailin 2015.Detailing her past troubles, Neilson told the outlet that she became a heroin addict at the age of 16 but was later able to remain sober.
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ANNABELLE NEILSON
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Neilson, a star of Bravo’s reality showLadies of London, died in mid-July.She was 49.
The details of her death are not available at this time.
In addition to being a reality star, Neilson worked as a model before her death, and was close friends with supermodelsKate MossandNaomi Campbell, as well as the late fashion designer Alexander McQueen - whose suicide in 2010 absolutely devastated her.
“He was my brother, my boyfriend, my soulmate.Most of the time people called me Mrs McQueen. Quite often we were sharing a bed,” Neilson, who was the last person to see the designer alive, told theDaily Mailin 2015.
Detailing her past troubles, Neilson told the outlet that she became a heroin addict at the age of 16 but was later able to remain sober.
42of 103TAB HUNTERMatt Baron/REX/ShutterstockHollywood heartthrob Tab Hunter, who gained fame for his chiseled looks in the 1950s and later came out in 2005 after decades of silence, died in Santa Monica on July 8. He was 86.
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TAB HUNTER
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Hollywood heartthrob Tab Hunter, who gained fame for his chiseled looks in the 1950s and later came out in 2005 after decades of silence, died in Santa Monica on July 8. He was 86.
43of 103RICHARD SWIFTWade Payne/Invision/AP/REX/ShutterstockProducer and singer-songwriter Richard Swift, a member of The Black Keys, has died, his bandmate Dan Auerbach confirmed on social media on July 3. He was 41.“Today the world lost one of the most talented musicians I know,” Auerbach wrote in a post on Instagram. “He’s now with his Mom and Sister. I will miss you my friend.”
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RICHARD SWIFT
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Producer and singer-songwriter Richard Swift, a member of The Black Keys, has died, his bandmate Dan Auerbach confirmed on social media on July 3. He was 41.
“Today the world lost one of the most talented musicians I know,” Auerbach wrote in a post on Instagram. “He’s now with his Mom and Sister. I will miss you my friend.”
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ALAN LONGMUIR
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45of 103JOE JACKSOND Steinberg/BEI/REX/ShutterstockThe music manager and father of 11, died early on June 27, TMZ reports. He was 89. The Jackson family patriarch had been battling terminal pancreatic cancer and was “not doing well” as of late, a source previously told PEOPLE.
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JOE JACKSON
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The music manager and father of 11, died early on June 27, TMZ reports. He was 89. The Jackson family patriarch had been battling terminal pancreatic cancer and was “not doing well” as of late, a source previously told PEOPLE.
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RICHARD HARRISON
Harrison, known as “Old Man” on the hit reality showPawn Stars,hasdied. He was 77. Harrison’s son, Rick, confirmed his death in an emotional Instagram post on June 25, calling his father his “hero.”
47of 103VINNIE PAULWill Ireland/Rhythm Magazine/Getty ImagesThe legendary drummer who played in metal bands Pantera, Damageplan and HELLYEAH - died at the age 54.The Texas native’s deathwas confirmed early June 23 in a statement on Pantera’s social media pages.The musician, born Vincent Paul Abbott, co-founded Pantera in 1981 with his brother, Dimebag Darrell - who was shot and killed onstage in Columbus, Ohio, while the two were performing in December 2004.
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VINNIE PAUL
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The legendary drummer who played in metal bands Pantera, Damageplan and HELLYEAH - died at the age 54.The Texas native’s deathwas confirmed early June 23 in a statement on Pantera’s social media pages.
The musician, born Vincent Paul Abbott, co-founded Pantera in 1981 with his brother, Dimebag Darrell - who was shot and killed onstage in Columbus, Ohio, while the two were performing in December 2004.
48of 103CHARLES KRAUTHAMMERWashington Post via GettyKrauthammer, former Fox News commentator and conservative columnist, died on June 21 at the age of 68. He died from cancer of the small intestine, theWashington Postconfirmed. His passing comes less than two weeks after he announced in aWashington Postfarewell column, titled “A note to readers” on June 8 that his cancer had returned and that his"fight is over.”
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CHARLES KRAUTHAMMER
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Krauthammer, former Fox News commentator and conservative columnist, died on June 21 at the age of 68. He died from cancer of the small intestine, theWashington Postconfirmed. His passing comes less than two weeks after he announced in aWashington Postfarewell column, titled “A note to readers” on June 8 that his cancer had returned and that his"fight is over.”
49of 103SOPHIE GRADONGraham Stone/REX/ShutterstockGradon, a former contestant on the British reality dating showLove Island, has died in the U.K. She was 32.Confirming Gradon’s death, the Northumbria Police said that “at about 8:27pm yesterday (June 20) police attended a property in Medburn, Ponteland, where sadly a 32-year-old woman was found deceased,” according to NME.
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SOPHIE GRADON
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Gradon, a former contestant on the British reality dating showLove Island, has died in the U.K. She was 32.Confirming Gradon’s death, the Northumbria Police said that “at about 8:27pm yesterday (June 20) police attended a property in Medburn, Ponteland, where sadly a 32-year-old woman was found deceased,” according to NME.
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LEON WHITE
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“It is with a heavy heart to inform everyone that my father, Leon White, passed away on Monday night (6/18/18) at approximately 7:25pm,” he wrote.
51of 103XXXTENTACIONLarry Marano/REX/ShutterstockRapper XXXTentacion was fatally shot on June 18 in what investigators believe was a “possible robbery” as he left a motorcycle dealership north of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, PEOPLE confirmed.The shooting was first reported at 3:57 p.m. at a Deerfield Beach motorsports shop, according to the Broward County Sheriff’s Office.
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XXXTENTACION
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Rapper XXXTentacion was fatally shot on June 18 in what investigators believe was a “possible robbery” as he left a motorcycle dealership north of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, PEOPLE confirmed.
The shooting was first reported at 3:57 p.m. at a Deerfield Beach motorsports shop, according to the Broward County Sheriff’s Office.
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JIMMY WOPO
He continued, “He was destined for greatness and he wanted the best for his friends, family and community. We lost a great person today, but just know I will do everything in my power to make his memory live on forever. Love you bro #LongLiveWopo.”
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GEORGANN JOHNSON
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D.J. FONTANA
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Elvis Presley’s longtime drummer who played on hits including “Hound Dog,” “Jailhouse Rock” and pioneering Sun Records recordings died in his sleep on June 13 at the age of 87.
55of 103JACKSON ODELLAlberto E. Rodriguez/Getty ImagesThe musician and actor, best known for his role as Ari Caldwell on ABC’sThe Goldbergsfrom 2013 to 2015, wasfound unresponsiveat his Tarzana, California, residence on June 8, the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office confirmed to PEOPLE. His cause of death is pending an autopsy.
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JACKSON ODELL
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The musician and actor, best known for his role as Ari Caldwell on ABC’sThe Goldbergsfrom 2013 to 2015, wasfound unresponsiveat his Tarzana, California, residence on June 8, the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office confirmed to PEOPLE. His cause of death is pending an autopsy.
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ANTHONY BOURDAIN
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57of 103ALAN O’NEILLA rep for theSons of Anarchyactor confirmed to PEOPLE thatO’Neill passed awayin June at the age of 47. O’Neill’s girlfriend found him unconscious at her apartment on June 6, according to his rep.
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ALAN O’NEILL
A rep for theSons of Anarchyactor confirmed to PEOPLE thatO’Neill passed awayin June at the age of 47. O’Neill’s girlfriend found him unconscious at her apartment on June 6, according to his rep.
58of 103KATE SPADEMark Sagliocco/GettyThe designer, who sold her ownership stake in her company in 2007, wasfound deadon June 5 in her New York City apartment of an apparent suicide, PEOPLE confirmed. Police say she was found hanging from a red scarf that morning in her bedroom at her Park Avenue home in Manhattan. The scarf had reportedly been tied to her door.
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KATE SPADE
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The designer, who sold her ownership stake in her company in 2007, wasfound deadon June 5 in her New York City apartment of an apparent suicide, PEOPLE confirmed. Police say she was found hanging from a red scarf that morning in her bedroom at her Park Avenue home in Manhattan. The scarf had reportedly been tied to her door.
59of 103FRANK DOUBLEDAYAvco Embassy/Kobal/REX/ShutterstockDoubleday, who played the ghoulish, spike-haired henchman from John Carpenter’s sci-fi cult classicEscape from New York,has died at 73.The actor’s wife Christina Hart confirmed his death on Facebook, and toldThe Hollywood Reporterthat he died on March 3 of complications from esophageal cancer at his home in Los Angeles.
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FRANK DOUBLEDAY
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Doubleday, who played the ghoulish, spike-haired henchman from John Carpenter’s sci-fi cult classicEscape from New York,has died at 73.
The actor’s wife Christina Hart confirmed his death on Facebook, and toldThe Hollywood Reporterthat he died on March 3 of complications from esophageal cancer at his home in Los Angeles.
60of 103BLAKE PAINTERDiscoveryFormerDeadliest Catchcaptain Blake Painter was found dead in his home in Oregon on May 25, the Clatsop County Sheriff’s office confirmed to PEOPLE. He was 38.The past captain of theF/V Maverick, who appeared on the Discovery Channel series in 2006 and 2007, was discovered when a friend grew concerned and called police after not having heard from Painter in several days, according toTMZ.
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BLAKE PAINTER
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FormerDeadliest Catchcaptain Blake Painter was found dead in his home in Oregon on May 25, the Clatsop County Sheriff’s office confirmed to PEOPLE. He was 38.
The past captain of theF/V Maverick, who appeared on the Discovery Channel series in 2006 and 2007, was discovered when a friend grew concerned and called police after not having heard from Painter in several days, according toTMZ.
61of 103TOM WOLFEDeborah Feingold/Corbis/Getty ImagesWolfe, the writer known for challenging norms in both journalism and fiction, passed away on May 14 at the age of 88. His agent Lynn Nesbit confirmed Wolfe’s death and explained he’d been hospitalized with an infection, according to theNew York Times.
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TOM WOLFE
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Wolfe, the writer known for challenging norms in both journalism and fiction, passed away on May 14 at the age of 88. His agent Lynn Nesbit confirmed Wolfe’s death and explained he’d been hospitalized with an infection, according to theNew York Times.
62of 103MARGOT KIDDERHarry Langdon/Getty ImagesThe big screen’s Lois Lane has died. Kidder passed away on May 13 at her home in Livingston, Montana, PEOPLE confirmed. She was 69. Her cause of death is unknown.Kidder began acting in the late 1960s, but rose to fame in 1978 for her role as Lois Lane inSuperman: The Movieopposite Christopher Reeve. She went on to reprise the part in the movie’s three sequels.
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MARGOT KIDDER
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The big screen’s Lois Lane has died. Kidder passed away on May 13 at her home in Livingston, Montana, PEOPLE confirmed. She was 69. Her cause of death is unknown.
Kidder began acting in the late 1960s, but rose to fame in 1978 for her role as Lois Lane inSuperman: The Movieopposite Christopher Reeve. She went on to reprise the part in the movie’s three sequels.
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SCOTT HUTCHISON
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Hutchison, the lead singer and guitarist for the Scottish indie rock band Frightened Rabbit, wasfound deadon May 10, Police Scotland confirmed to PEOPLE. He was 36.
64of 103CARLOS CARVAHLOCallaCrew/FacebookThe award-winning filmmaker died May 3 after succumbing to injuries stemming from an on-set accident with a giraffe. Announcing the filmmaker’s death the following day, South African film crew agency CallaCrew wrote that Carvalho had been filming at Glen Afric Country Lodge in Hartbeespoort, South Africa when he “had afatal run-in with a giraffeon set.“Although Carvalho, 47, was “flown to Milpark Hospital” in Johannesburg, the filmmaker died at 8:50 p.m. local time.
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CARLOS CARVAHLO
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The award-winning filmmaker died May 3 after succumbing to injuries stemming from an on-set accident with a giraffe. Announcing the filmmaker’s death the following day, South African film crew agency CallaCrew wrote that Carvalho had been filming at Glen Afric Country Lodge in Hartbeespoort, South Africa when he “had afatal run-in with a giraffeon set.”
Although Carvalho, 47, was “flown to Milpark Hospital” in Johannesburg, the filmmaker died at 8:50 p.m. local time.
65of 103PAMELA GIDLETHulton Archive/GettyGidley, perhaps best known for her portrayal of Teresa Banks in theTwin PeaksprequelFire Walk With Me, has died at the age of 52. According to theAssociated Press, her death was announced inan obituarypublished on April 29.Gidley “died peacefully in her home” on April 16 in Seabrook, New Hampshire, the obituary said. The cause of death has not been released. At the family’s request, all services will be private.
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PAMELA GIDLET
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Gidley, perhaps best known for her portrayal of Teresa Banks in theTwin PeaksprequelFire Walk With Me, has died at the age of 52. According to theAssociated Press, her death was announced inan obituarypublished on April 29.
Gidley “died peacefully in her home” on April 16 in Seabrook, New Hampshire, the obituary said. The cause of death has not been released. At the family’s request, all services will be private.
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VERNE TROYER
Troyer, best known for playing Mini-Me in theAustin Powersfranchise,has died. He was 49. “It is with great sadness and incredibly heavy hearts to write that Verne passed away today. Verne was an extremely caring individual. He wanted to make everyone smile, be happy, and laugh. Anybody in need, he would help to any extent possible,” his family confirmed in a statement shared on Instagram and Facebook on April 21. No cause of death was revealed.
67of 103AVICIIAmy Sussman/Invision/AP/REX/ShutterstockSwedish deejay and producer Avicii - born Tim Bergling -died April 20in Muscat, Oman at 28 years old.“It is with profound sorrow that we announce the loss of Tim Bergling, also known as Avicii,” his rep confirmed to PEOPLE in a statement. “He was found dead in Muscat, Oman this Friday afternoon local time, April 20th.““The family is devastated and we ask everyone to please respect their need for privacy in this difficult time. No further statements will be given.”
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AVICII
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Swedish deejay and producer Avicii - born Tim Bergling -died April 20in Muscat, Oman at 28 years old.
“It is with profound sorrow that we announce the loss of Tim Bergling, also known as Avicii,” his rep confirmed to PEOPLE in a statement. “He was found dead in Muscat, Oman this Friday afternoon local time, April 20th.”
“The family is devastated and we ask everyone to please respect their need for privacy in this difficult time. No further statements will be given.”
68of 103BRUNO SAMMARTINOFocus on Sport/GettyThe WWE Hall of Famer, known as “The Italian Superman,” died on April 18 at age 82.In the aftermath of World War II, Sammartino left Italy and joined his immigrant father in Pittsburgh, where he began lifting weights. After achieving stardom in the industry, he was repeatedly offered a place in the Hall of Fame, but the pro wrestler declined until the organization made positive changes, like performing drug tests on athletes and stopping the use of profanity.Hulk Hogan, Corey Graves and other fellow wrestlers took to social media to offer their condolences. “Bruno is indirectly responsible for where I am today. Growing up in Pittsburgh, he was my father’s hero, and sparked my dad’s passion for the business that he passed on to me,” Graves tweeted. “I was lucky enough to spend some time with Bruno, and the man exemplified class.”
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BRUNO SAMMARTINO
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The WWE Hall of Famer, known as “The Italian Superman,” died on April 18 at age 82.
In the aftermath of World War II, Sammartino left Italy and joined his immigrant father in Pittsburgh, where he began lifting weights. After achieving stardom in the industry, he was repeatedly offered a place in the Hall of Fame, but the pro wrestler declined until the organization made positive changes, like performing drug tests on athletes and stopping the use of profanity.
Hulk Hogan, Corey Graves and other fellow wrestlers took to social media to offer their condolences. “Bruno is indirectly responsible for where I am today. Growing up in Pittsburgh, he was my father’s hero, and sparked my dad’s passion for the business that he passed on to me,” Graves tweeted. “I was lucky enough to spend some time with Bruno, and the man exemplified class.”
69of 103BARBARA BUSHArthur Elgort/Conde Nast/GettyThe former first lady, known as the Bush family’s beloved matriarch and a champion of literacy,died on April 17 at age 92. After a series of hospitalizations over the past few years,Bush had annouced that she would no longer continue medical treatment.Her son, former POTUS George W. Bush, paid tribute to her strength and humor in a statement. “My dear mother has passed on at age 92,” he said. “Laura, Barbara, Jenna, and I are sad, but our souls are settled because we know hers was. Barbara Bush was a fabulous First Lady and a woman unlike any other who brought levity, love, and literacy to millions. To us, she was so much more. Mom kept us on our toes and kept us laughing until the end. I’m a lucky man that Barbara Bush was my mother. Our family will miss her dearly, and we thank you all for your prayers and good wishes.”
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BARBARA BUSH
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The former first lady, known as the Bush family’s beloved matriarch and a champion of literacy,died on April 17 at age 92. After a series of hospitalizations over the past few years,Bush had annouced that she would no longer continue medical treatment.
Her son, former POTUS George W. Bush, paid tribute to her strength and humor in a statement. “My dear mother has passed on at age 92,” he said. “Laura, Barbara, Jenna, and I are sad, but our souls are settled because we know hers was. Barbara Bush was a fabulous First Lady and a woman unlike any other who brought levity, love, and literacy to millions. To us, she was so much more. Mom kept us on our toes and kept us laughing until the end. I’m a lucky man that Barbara Bush was my mother. Our family will miss her dearly, and we thank you all for your prayers and good wishes.”
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HARRY ANDERSON
PEOPLE confirmed the actor, best known for playing Judge Harry T. Stone in the NBC seriesNight Court,died on April 16 in North Carolina. He was 65.
“This morning at 6:41 a.m. the Asheville Police Department responded to the home of actor Harry Anderson where he was found deceased. No foul play is suspected,” the Asheville Police Department said in a statement.
71of 103MATTHEW MELLONDimitrios Kambouris/GettyMellon, the billionaire banking heir,died suddenly at a rehab facilityin Cancun, Mexico. He was 53. Mellon was the ex-husband of Jimmy Choo co-founderTamara Mellon, with whom he shares one child, daughter Araminta. He was previously married to designer Nicole Hanley, who he shared two children with, Force and Olympia.
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MATTHEW MELLON
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Mellon, the billionaire banking heir,died suddenly at a rehab facilityin Cancun, Mexico. He was 53. Mellon was the ex-husband of Jimmy Choo co-founderTamara Mellon, with whom he shares one child, daughter Araminta. He was previously married to designer Nicole Hanley, who he shared two children with, Force and Olympia.
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R. LEE ERMEY
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Actor R. Lee Ermey, best known for his role as Gunnery Sgt. Hartman in Stanley Kubrick’sFull Metal Jacket, died April 15 from complications of pneumonia. He was 74.
73of 103YVONNE STAPLESCharley Gallay/GettyStaples, a member of her family’s gospel group the Staple Singers, has died, according to multiple reports. The singer died at her home in Chicago on April 10 following a battle with colon cancer, which she was diagnosed with just two weeks ago, according toThe Guardian. She was 80.
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YVONNE STAPLES
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Staples, a member of her family’s gospel group the Staple Singers, has died, according to multiple reports. The singer died at her home in Chicago on April 10 following a battle with colon cancer, which she was diagnosed with just two weeks ago, according toThe Guardian. She was 80.
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SUSAN ANSPACH
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The actress, who graced the silver screen in the 1970s in titles likeFive Easy PiecesandBlume in Love, died in her Los Angeles home on April 2. She was 75.
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WINNIE MADIKIZELA-MANDELA
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Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, the activist and ex-wife of South Africa’s first black president Nelson Mandela,died after a long illness on April 2.
Her loss is deeply mourned, and activists and celebrities such as Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., Idris Elba, and Viola Davis paid tribute to her, with many writing, “Rest in Power.”
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STEVEN BOCHO
77of 103SEO MINWOOSeo Minwoo/InstagramThe K-pop community is mourning the loss of the lead singer of popular boy band 100%, 33-year-old Seo Minwoo.The singer was found dead in his home in Gangnam, Seoul, on March 25. His band’s label, TOP Media, has announced that he died after going into cardiac arrest, although the official cause of death has not yet been released. Friends and fans alike paid tribute to the young singer, including former bandmate Changbum, who captioned an Instagram post, “I hope you are comfortable in the sky. I want you to be a bright star and shine on this world.”
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SEO MINWOO
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The K-pop community is mourning the loss of the lead singer of popular boy band 100%, 33-year-old Seo Minwoo.The singer was found dead in his home in Gangnam, Seoul, on March 25. His band’s label, TOP Media, has announced that he died after going into cardiac arrest, although the official cause of death has not yet been released. Friends and fans alike paid tribute to the young singer, including former bandmate Changbum, who captioned an Instagram post, “I hope you are comfortable in the sky. I want you to be a bright star and shine on this world.”
78of 103STEPHEN HAWKINGOn the morning of March 14, the world-renowned physicist - best known for penning his bestsellerA Brief History of Timewhile battling motor neuron disease -died at age 76.“We are deeply saddened that our beloved father passed away today,” his children, Lucy, Robert and Tim, with first wife Jane said in the statement.“He was a great scientist and an extraordinary man whose work and legacy will live on for many years,” it continued. “His courage and persistence with his brilliance and humor inspired people across the world.”
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STEPHEN HAWKING
On the morning of March 14, the world-renowned physicist - best known for penning his bestsellerA Brief History of Timewhile battling motor neuron disease -died at age 76.
“We are deeply saddened that our beloved father passed away today,” his children, Lucy, Robert and Tim, with first wife Jane said in the statement.
“He was a great scientist and an extraordinary man whose work and legacy will live on for many years,” it continued. “His courage and persistence with his brilliance and humor inspired people across the world.”
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CRAIG MACK
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The hip-hop community is mourning the loss ofrapper Craig Mack, whodiedin Walterboro, South Carolina, on March 12,The New York Daily Newsfirst reported. He was 46.
Colleton County Coroner Richard Harveyconfirmed the newsto the Associated Press, revealing that Mack appeared to have died from natural causes at his home.
80of 103HUBERT DE GIVENCHYHulton Archive/GettyThe acclaimed French designer who founded the House of Givenchy,died at the age of 91 on March 10.Givenchy was best known for his work dressing actress Audrey Hepburn, who owned a vast wardrobe of Givenchy pieces and wore many of his legendary designs in her movie roles inBreakfast at Tiffany’s,SabrinaandFunny Faceto name a few.
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HUBERT DE GIVENCHY
The acclaimed French designer who founded the House of Givenchy,died at the age of 91 on March 10.
Givenchy was best known for his work dressing actress Audrey Hepburn, who owned a vast wardrobe of Givenchy pieces and wore many of his legendary designs in her movie roles inBreakfast at Tiffany’s,SabrinaandFunny Faceto name a few.
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SRIDEVI KAPOOR
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Dubai police confirmed the star’s death was accidental
82of 103EMMA CHAMBERSClive Coote/Polygram/Kobal/REX/ShutterstockChambers, who starred in the 1999 romantic comedyNotting Hillalongside Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant, died in February at the age of 53.“We are very sad to announce the untimely death, from natural causes, of the acclaimed actress Emma Chambers,” agent John Grant said in a statement toEntertainment Weekly.“Over the years, Emma created a wealth of characters and an immense body of work,” Grant continued. “She brought laughter and joy to many, and will be greatly missed. At this difficult time we ask that the privacy of the family and loved ones be respected.”
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EMMA CHAMBERS
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Chambers, who starred in the 1999 romantic comedyNotting Hillalongside Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant, died in February at the age of 53.“We are very sad to announce the untimely death, from natural causes, of the acclaimed actress Emma Chambers,” agent John Grant said in a statement toEntertainment Weekly.
“Over the years, Emma created a wealth of characters and an immense body of work,” Grant continued. “She brought laughter and joy to many, and will be greatly missed. At this difficult time we ask that the privacy of the family and loved ones be respected.”
83of 103NANETTE FABRAYJack Zwillinger/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty ImagesFabray, a Tony- and Emmy-winning actress perhaps best known for her role in Norman Lear’s original rendition ofOne Day at a Time,has died. She was 97.Fabray was a beloved star of stage and screen, as well as a gifted singer and tap dancer. She starred in stage musicals early in her career and later earned threeEmmy awardsfor costarring opposite renowned comedian Sid Caesar onCaesar’s Hour.She died on Feb. 22 at her home in Palos Verdes, California, according totheNew York Times.
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NANETTE FABRAY
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Fabray, a Tony- and Emmy-winning actress perhaps best known for her role in Norman Lear’s original rendition ofOne Day at a Time,has died. She was 97.
Fabray was a beloved star of stage and screen, as well as a gifted singer and tap dancer. She starred in stage musicals early in her career and later earned threeEmmy awardsfor costarring opposite renowned comedian Sid Caesar onCaesar’s Hour.She died on Feb. 22 at her home in Palos Verdes, California, according totheNew York Times.
84of 103BILLY GRAHAMJim Steinfeldt/Michael Ochs Archives/GettyChristian evangelist and ordained minister Billy Graham, the influential Baptist preacher who shared a close friendship with Queen Elizabeth II and provided spiritual counsel to numerous U.S. presidents, died on Feb. 21 at his mountaintop home in Montreat, North Carolina. He was 99.Graham’s spokesman Mark DeMoss confirmed the news to PEOPLE. The preacher had been treated in recent years for cancer, pneumonia and other ailments, and was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 1989.
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BILLY GRAHAM
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Christian evangelist and ordained minister Billy Graham, the influential Baptist preacher who shared a close friendship with Queen Elizabeth II and provided spiritual counsel to numerous U.S. presidents, died on Feb. 21 at his mountaintop home in Montreat, North Carolina. He was 99.
Graham’s spokesman Mark DeMoss confirmed the news to PEOPLE. The preacher had been treated in recent years for cancer, pneumonia and other ailments, and was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 1989.
85of 103DARYLE SINGLETARYMindy Small/FilmMagicThe country music community is mourning the unexpected loss of Daryle Singletary. Singletary died on Feb. 12 at his home in Nashville, Tennessee, SiriusXM’s The Highway confirmed. He was 46.The cause of death for the Georgia native, whose hits included “I Let Her Lie” and “Amen Kind of Love,” has not been identified. Singletary played a concert on Feb. 9 at The Rodeo Club in Dadeville, Alabama, according toTMZ.
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DARYLE SINGLETARY
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The country music community is mourning the unexpected loss of Daryle Singletary. Singletary died on Feb. 12 at his home in Nashville, Tennessee, SiriusXM’s The Highway confirmed. He was 46.
The cause of death for the Georgia native, whose hits included “I Let Her Lie” and “Amen Kind of Love,” has not been identified. Singletary played a concert on Feb. 9 at The Rodeo Club in Dadeville, Alabama, according toTMZ.
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VIC DAMONE
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Damone released over 2,500 records during his seven decades in music, earning praise from the likes ofFrank Sinatra, who publicly affirmed that he “had the best pipes in the business.” He came of age in the big band boom just following World War II, alongside Sinatra, Dean Martin,Tony Bennettand Perry Como.
87of 103JOHN GAVINA TIME TO LOVE AND A TIME TO DIE, John Gavin, 1958Gavin, the actor best known for his work in films includingImitation of LifeandPsycho,has died. He was 86. Gavin died on Feb. 9 in Beverly Hills, Calif., EW has confirmed. Though Gavin was best known for his career as a mid-century heartthrob, in later years, he also served as the president of the Screen Actors Guild and acted as Ronald Reagan’s U.S. ambassador to Mexico.
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JOHN GAVIN
A TIME TO LOVE AND A TIME TO DIE, John Gavin, 1958
Gavin, the actor best known for his work in films includingImitation of LifeandPsycho,has died. He was 86. Gavin died on Feb. 9 in Beverly Hills, Calif., EW has confirmed. Though Gavin was best known for his career as a mid-century heartthrob, in later years, he also served as the president of the Screen Actors Guild and acted as Ronald Reagan’s U.S. ambassador to Mexico.
88of 103JOHN PERRY BARLOWJesse Knish/Getty Images for SXSWBarlow, a lyricist for the Grateful Dead and internet pioneer, has died. He was 70. Barlow, who co-founded the non-profit digital rights organization Electronic Frontier Foundation and Freedom of the Press Foundation, died in his sleep on Feb. 7, according to the announcement shared on EFF’swebsite.Grateful Dead also shared the news of Barlow’s death on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook, posting a link to a Spotify playlist titled “Remembering John Perry Barlow” with ten tracks including “Cassidy,” “Mexicali Blues” and “Black-Throated Wind” songs Barlow helped pen for the band.
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JOHN PERRY BARLOW
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Barlow, a lyricist for the Grateful Dead and internet pioneer, has died. He was 70. Barlow, who co-founded the non-profit digital rights organization Electronic Frontier Foundation and Freedom of the Press Foundation, died in his sleep on Feb. 7, according to the announcement shared on EFF’swebsite.
Grateful Dead also shared the news of Barlow’s death on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook, posting a link to a Spotify playlist titled “Remembering John Perry Barlow” with ten tracks including “Cassidy,” “Mexicali Blues” and “Black-Throated Wind” songs Barlow helped pen for the band.
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MICKEY JONES
Jones, the character actor best known for his recurring roles inJustifiedandHome Improvement, died early on Feb. 7 at the age of 76, a representative for the actor has confirmed.
90of 103JOHN MAHONEYMunawar Hosain/Fotos International/GettyThe actor, best known for his role as Martin Crane in NBC’sFrasier,passed awayon Jan. 4 in Chicago, Illinois, his manager confirmed to PEOPLE. He was 77.
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JOHN MAHONEY
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The actor, best known for his role as Martin Crane in NBC’sFrasier,passed awayon Jan. 4 in Chicago, Illinois, his manager confirmed to PEOPLE. He was 77.
91of 103DENNIS EDWARDSEdwards, a key member of seminal Motown Records vocal group the Temptations, died on Feb. 2,according to a CBS News report. Edwards was 74.Born in 1943 in Fairfield, Alabama, Edwards began singing as a child and became involved in his church’s choir when his family moved to Detroit. The budding singer bounced around multiple groups and even served a stint in the armed forces before Motown Records signed him to a recording contract in the mid-’60s.Edwards' family confirmed that he died in Chicago, but shared no details about his cause of death. The musician would have celebrated his 75th birthday on Feb. 3.
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DENNIS EDWARDS
Edwards, a key member of seminal Motown Records vocal group the Temptations, died on Feb. 2,according to a CBS News report. Edwards was 74.
Born in 1943 in Fairfield, Alabama, Edwards began singing as a child and became involved in his church’s choir when his family moved to Detroit. The budding singer bounced around multiple groups and even served a stint in the armed forces before Motown Records signed him to a recording contract in the mid-’60s.
Edwards' family confirmed that he died in Chicago, but shared no details about his cause of death. The musician would have celebrated his 75th birthday on Feb. 3.
92of 103MARK E. SMITHKevin Cummins/GettyThe frontman of the English post-punk act The Fall,has died. He was 60 years old. “It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Mark E. Smith,” the band’s manager posted in a statement on Facebook on Jan. 24. “He passed this morning at home. A more detailed statement will follow in the next few days. In the meantime, Pam & Mark’s family request privacy at this sad time.”
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MARK E. SMITH
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The frontman of the English post-punk act The Fall,has died. He was 60 years old. “It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Mark E. Smith,” the band’s manager posted in a statement on Facebook on Jan. 24. “He passed this morning at home. A more detailed statement will follow in the next few days. In the meantime, Pam & Mark’s family request privacy at this sad time.”
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OLIVIA COLE
94of 103JOEL TAYLORJoel Taylor FacebookThe Elk City, Oklahoma, native, who starred on Discovery Channel’s documentary reality television seriesStorm Chasers, died on Jan. 23, according to his friends who shared the sad news on social media. He was 38. The cause of Joel’s death remains unclear at this time. It is not believed to be storm chasing-related.
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JOEL TAYLOR
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The Elk City, Oklahoma, native, who starred on Discovery Channel’s documentary reality television seriesStorm Chasers, died on Jan. 23, according to his friends who shared the sad news on social media. He was 38. The cause of Joel’s death remains unclear at this time. It is not believed to be storm chasing-related.
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HUGH MASEKELA
“A loving father, brother, grandfather, and friend, our hearts beat with profound loss,” a statement from the family read. “Hugh’s global and activist contribution to and participation in the areas of music, theatre, and the arts in general is contained in the minds and memory of millions across 6 continents and we are blessed and grateful to be part of a life and ever-expanding legacy of love, sharing, and vanguard creativity that spans the time and space of 6 decades. Rest in power, beloved, you are forever in our hearts.”
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SIMON SHELTON BARNES
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97of 103CONNIE SAWYERCourtesy Connie SawyerSawyer, the oldest working member of the Screen Actors Guild and the Academy, has died. She was 105. The actress died peacefully at her home in Woodland Hills, California, according toDeadline. She had previously resided at the Motion Picture & Television Fund’s residential community for entertainment industry retirees in Los Angeles.“It was a hell of a run,” a rep for Sawyer told PEOPLE, adding, “In the old-fashioned sense of the phrase a ‘Great Broad.’ "
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CONNIE SAWYER
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Sawyer, the oldest working member of the Screen Actors Guild and the Academy, has died. She was 105. The actress died peacefully at her home in Woodland Hills, California, according toDeadline. She had previously resided at the Motion Picture & Television Fund’s residential community for entertainment industry retirees in Los Angeles.
“It was a hell of a run,” a rep for Sawyer told PEOPLE, adding, “In the old-fashioned sense of the phrase a ‘Great Broad.’ "
98of 103NAOMI PARKER FRALEYRamona RosalesThe inspiration for the iconic female World War II factory worker Rosie the Riveter, has died. She was 96. The Tulsa, Oklahoma, native, who was born on August 26, 1921, died on Jan. 20 in Longview, Washington, according to theNew York Times. The California waitress-turned-factory worker began her job at the Naval Air Station in Alameda and was among the first women to be assigned to the machine shop after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in late 1941.Then in 1942, 20-year-old Fraley posed for a photograph wearing her signature red-and-white-polka-dot bandana and working on a turret lathe, for a photographer touring the Naval Air Station, where she and younger sister Ada drilled and patched airplane wings as well as operated rivet machines.
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NAOMI PARKER FRALEY
Ramona Rosales
The inspiration for the iconic female World War II factory worker Rosie the Riveter, has died. She was 96. The Tulsa, Oklahoma, native, who was born on August 26, 1921, died on Jan. 20 in Longview, Washington, according to theNew York Times. The California waitress-turned-factory worker began her job at the Naval Air Station in Alameda and was among the first women to be assigned to the machine shop after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in late 1941.
Then in 1942, 20-year-old Fraley posed for a photograph wearing her signature red-and-white-polka-dot bandana and working on a turret lathe, for a photographer touring the Naval Air Station, where she and younger sister Ada drilled and patched airplane wings as well as operated rivet machines.
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JERRY VAN DYKE
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The younger brother of actor Dick Van Dyke best known for his role onCoach, has died at the age of 86, his rep confirmed to PEOPLE.
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DOLORES O’RIORDAN
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The Irish musician who fronted ’90s superstars The Cranberries, reportedly died in January at the age of 46. “The lead singer with the Irish band The Cranberries was in London for a short recording session. No further details are available at this time,” O’Riordan’s publicist said in astatement to the BBC. “Family members are devastated to hear the breaking news and have requested privacy at this very difficult time.”
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BOBBY ZARIN
102of 103EDDIE CLARKEFin Costello/RedfernsMotörhead guitarist Eddie Clarke has died at the age 67. The musician, known to fans as “Fast” Eddie because of his blisteringly fast playing, was an essential part of the British heavy metal band’s early success. Clarke can be heard on the group’s self-titled 1977 debut album, 1979’sBomber, 1980’sAce of Spades, and the 1981 live albumNo Sleep ‘til Hammersmith. The guitarist also co-wrote many of the band’s best-known tracks, including “Ace of Spades.” Clarke left Motorhead following the release of 1982’sIron Fistand formed the band Fastway.According to the officialMotörhead Facebook page, Clarke died in a hospital where he was being treated for pneumonia. “We are devastated to pass on the news we only just heard ourselves earlier tonight,” the post said in part.
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EDDIE CLARKE
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Motörhead guitarist Eddie Clarke has died at the age 67. The musician, known to fans as “Fast” Eddie because of his blisteringly fast playing, was an essential part of the British heavy metal band’s early success. Clarke can be heard on the group’s self-titled 1977 debut album, 1979’sBomber, 1980’sAce of Spades, and the 1981 live albumNo Sleep ‘til Hammersmith. The guitarist also co-wrote many of the band’s best-known tracks, including “Ace of Spades.” Clarke left Motorhead following the release of 1982’sIron Fistand formed the band Fastway.
According to the officialMotörhead Facebook page, Clarke died in a hospital where he was being treated for pneumonia. “We are devastated to pass on the news we only just heard ourselves earlier tonight,” the post said in part.
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RAYYA ELIAS
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The author of the best-selling novelEat, Pray, LoveElizabeth Gilbert confirmed thepassing of her partner in statementsshared on Instagram and Twitter on Jan. 4. Elias, a fellow author, songwriter and short filmmaker, was diagnosed with pancreatic and liver cancer in spring 2016.
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