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Here’s a list of some of the notable celebrities and industry professionals in film, TV, music and sports who have passed away in  

Joe Stapleton 

The New England broadcaster who appeared in several Oscar-winning films like “Spotlight” and “Mystic River,” died Jan.

1. Stapleton was  

Daryl Dragon 

One half of pop duo Captain and Tennille died Jan. 2 of renal failure, according to Reuters. He was

Gene Okurland 

The famed WWE announcer, who frequently interviewed the likes of Hulk Hogan and Andre the Giant at their peak, died Jan.

2. Okurland was  

Bob Einstein 

The “Curb Your Enthusiasm” and “Arrested Development” actor (and brother of actor-filmmaker Albert Brooks) died  Jan. 2. Einstein was  

Verna Bloom 

The “Animal House” and “The Last Temptation of Christ” actress died Jan.

9. A family spokesperson told USA Today that Bloom died from complications from dementia. Bloom was

Mark Urman 

The veteran indie film distributer, who was most recently president and CEO of New York-based Paladin Films, died Jan. 12 following a bout with cancer.

He was

Carol Channing  

The legendary Broadway and musical actress  (“Hello Dolly,” “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes”) died Jan. Channing was  

Lorna Doom 

The German bassist and founding member of the seminal Los Angeles-based punk band The Germs, died Jan.

She was  

John Coughlin 

The former champion figure skater died by suicide on Jan. The news came days after Coughlin was suspended from the sport over a pending grievance. He was

Andy Vajna 

The Hungarian producer who worked with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone on some of their most popular films, including “Rambo” and “Total Recall,” died at his home in Budapest on Jan.

He was

Russell Baker 

A two-time Pulitzer-winning writer and longtime host of PBS’ “Masterpiece Theatre,” Baker died Jan. 21 in his Lessburg, Virginia, home.

Baker was  

James Frawley 

The director of “The Muppet Movie” and the show “The Monkees,” died on Jan. 22 at his home in Indian Wells, California. He was

Kevin Barnett 

The comic and co-creator of “Rel,” the Lil’ Rel Howery-led sitcom on Fox, died Jan.

22 due to a hemorrhage. Barnett was

Michel Legrand  

The French composer who won three Oscars for his songs (“The Windmills of Your Mind”) and film scores (“Summer of ’42,” “Yentl”) died Jan. Legrand was

James Ingram

The singer and songwriter whose hits included “I Don’t Have the Heart,”  died Jan.

According to TMZ, Ingram died following a battle with brain cancer. He was  

Louisa Moritz 

The “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” actress who was one of the numerous women who accused comedian Bill Cosby of sexual misconduct, died of natural causes on Jan.

Moritz was

Neal James 

“The Banjo Man” on Animal Planet’s “Call of the Wildman,” died on Feb. 1 in Kentucky. He was

Julie Adams

The actress known for playing the damsel in distress in the monster movie “Creature From the Black Lagoon,” died Feb.

3. She was  

Kristoff St. John 

The actor who played the character Neil Winters on the CBS daytime soap opera “The Young and the Restless” since , died on Feb. 3. He was

Albert Finney 

The British Oscar-nominated actor who starred in “Tom Jones,” “Erin Brockovich” and the “Bourne” movies, died on Feb.

8. He was

Ron Miller 

The former president and CEO of The Walt Disney Company and son-in-law of company founder Walt Disney, died on Feb. 9. He was age

Jan-Michael Vincent 

The actor, who starred in the TV series “Airwolf” and movies like “The Mechanic,” died on Feb.

10 at the age of 74 in North Carolina. According to CBS, the actor died of cardiac arrest.

Pedro Morales 

The WWE announced on Feb. 12 that the company’s first-ever “Triple Crown” Champion died. The Puerto Rico native was

Bruno Ganz 

The Swiss actor whose work ranged from “Wings of Desire” to the much-memed “Downfall,” died on Feb.

He was  77

Karl Lagerfeld 

The legendary fashion designer who served as longtime creative director of major brands such as Chanel and Fendi died on Feb. He was 85

Stanley Donen 

The director of classic musical films like “On the Town” and “Singin’ in the Rain,” died on Feb.

He was  

Katherine Helmond 

The character actress who rose to fame in the s and ’80s with roles on the sitcoms “Soap” and “Who’s the Boss?” and appeared in such films as Terry Gilliam’s “Brazil,” died on Feb. 23 at age

Beverley Owen 

The actress who played the original Marilyn Munster on the iconic s sitcom “The Munsters,” died on Feb.

She was  

Lisa Sheridan 

The actress who appeared on a numerous top TV shows including “Halt and Catch Fire,” “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation” and “Invasion,” died on Feb. She was

Mark Hollis  

The lead singer for the s rock band Talk Talk died on Feb.

He was

Jeraldine Saunders 

The creator of the iconic ABC series “The Love Boat” died on Feb. She was

André Previn 

The German-American, Oscar-winning musician and composer who worked on the music for ’s Best Picture winner “My Fair Lady,” died on Feb.

He was  

Andrew Berends 

The documentary filmmaker who worked as a cameraman on the Oscar-winning doc “Free Solo” died on March 3. He was

Keith Flint 

The lead singer of the pioneering s British electronica band The Prodigy, was found dead on March 4.

He was 49

Luke Perry 

The “Beverly Hills ” and “Riverdale” actor died on March 5 after suffering a stroke. He was  

King Kong Bundy 

The wrestling legend whose real name was Christopher Alan Pallies died on March 5.

He was

Sidney Sheinberg

The longtime president and chief operating officer of MCA and Universal Studios who is also credited with discovering and nurturing the career of Stephen Spielberg, died on March 7. He was

Jed Allan 

Soap opera veteran Jed Allan, best known for playing Don Craig on “Days of Our Lives,” C.C.

Capwell on “Santa Barbara” and Rush Sanders on “Beverly Hills, ,” died on March 9. He was

Richard Erdman

Known by millennials for his work on “Community” as Greendale’s smart-alecky Leonard Rodriguez died Saturday, March He was

Jim Raman

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James “Jim” Raman, an orthodontist who competed on Season 25 contestant of CBS’ “The Amazing Race,” died Monday, March He was

Michael Lynne

The Hollywood producer who helped transform New Line Cinema into a powerhouse and served as an executive producer on Peter Jackson’s “Lord of the Rings” trilogy, died Sunday, March He was

Agnes Varda 

The pioneering French film director who emerged in the New Wave movement of the s and continued to direct influential work including ’s Oscar-nominated documentary “Faces Places,” died Thursday, March She was

Shane Rimmer 

The Canadian actor known for his leading voice role as a pilot on the series “Thunderbirds” and appeared in multiple James Bond movies, died Friday, March He was

Nipsey Hussle

The Grammy-nominated rapper who appeared in Bone Thugs-N-Harmony’s semi-autobiographical film “I Tried,” died Sunday, March He was  

Tania Mallet

The actress who played Tilly Masterson in the James Bond movie “Goldfinger,” died in late March.

She was

Nadja Regin

The actress who starred in two James Bond films opposite Sean Connery, died at age

Seymour Cassel

The Academy Award-nominated actor who regularly collaborated with Wes Anderson and John Cassavetes died Sunday, April 7.

He was

Charles Van Doren

The disgraced ’50s-era quiz show contestant who was found to have received the answers in advance, died Tuesday, April 9. He was

Soni Methu

The Kenyan journalist and the former host of CNN’s show “Inside Africa,” died on Thursday, April She was  

Bibi Andersson

The Swedish actress, known for her roles in “The Seventh Seal” and “Persona,” died on Sunday, April She was  

Georgia Engel

The actress who starred as Georgette Franklin on the “Mary Tyler Moore Show” between and , died Friday, April 12 at the age of 70, 

Bradley Welsh

The former boxer who made his acting debut in in Danny Boyle’s “T2 Trainspotting,” died Wednesday, April He was  

Chet Coppock

The Chicago-based sports broadcaster known locally as “The Godfather of Sports” in the s, died Wednesday, April He was  

Lorraine Warren

The famed investigator of paranormal activity who researched the “Amityville Horror” hauntings and was the subject of James Wan’s film “The Conjuring,” died Thursday, April She was  

 Steve Golin

The Oscar-winning film and TV producer of “Spotlight” and founder-CEO of Anonymous Content, died after a battle with cancer Sunday, April  

Terry Rawlings

The British film and sound editor who was an Oscar nominee for his work on Best Picture winner “Chariots of Fire” died Tuesday, April

Stefanie Sherk

The Canadian model and actress known for work on “CSI: Cyber” and in the rom-com “Valentine’s Day,” died Saturday, April She was  

John Singleton

The Oscar-nominated director of “Boyz N the Hood,” the remake of “Shaft” and “2 Fast 2 Furious,” died Monday, April He was

Peter Mayhew 

The 7-footinch tall actor who portrayed Chewbacca in five “Star Wars” films, died Tuesday, April He was  

Alvin Sargent 

The storied screenwriter best known for his Academy Award-winning script for “Ordinary People” and his Oscar-nominated “Paper Moon,” died Thursday, May 9.

He was  

Peggy Lipton 

The star of the iconic TV series “The Mod Squad” and part of the ensemble cast of “Twin Peaks” has died at age 72, her daughters Rashida and Kidada Jones told the Los Angeles Times on May

Doris Day 

The actress in popular s and ’60s movies such as “Pillow Talk,” Alfred Hitchcock’s “The Man Who Knew Too Much” and “Move Over, Darling” died Monday, May She was  

Tim Conway

The Emmy-winning comedian and actor who memorably starred in “McHale’s Navy” in the s and “The Carol Burnett Show” in the ’70s, died Tuesday, May He was

Tom Jennings

The former Hollywood talent agent and casting director, died on Thursday, April 18, his family announced.

He was

Ashley Massaro

The former WWE Superstar died on Thursday, May 16 at the age of

Grumpy Cat 

The cat whose perpetually sad expression launched a thousand memes, died on May 17 at the age of 7. 

Sammy Shore

Sammy Shore, the legendary stand-up comedian and co-founder of the Comedy Store in Los Angeles, died on May He was

Gabriel Diniz

Gabriel Diniz, a Brazilian pop star, died in a plane crash on May He was

Carmine Caridi

Carmine Caridi, the actor who appeared in a key role in “The Godfather: Part II” as well as “The Godfather: Part III,” died on May He was

Johnnie Planco

Johnnie Planco, the former WME agent and co-founder of management/production company Parseghian Planco, died on June 2. 

Todd Tongen

Todd Tongen, a longtime anchor and reporter at Florida’s WPLG, died on June 3.

He was

Dr. John 

The legendary New Orleans-based musician who collaborated with the likes of the Rolling Stones, Christina Aguilera and The Black Keys died on Thursday, June 6. He was

Max Saines 

On Saturday, June 8 it was announced that the Endeavor Content TV exec died from a pre-existing heart condition.

He was

Sylvia Miles 

The two-time Oscar nominee for supporting roles in the Best Picture winner “Midnight Cowboy” and “Farewell, My Lovely” died on Wednesday, June She was

Edith Gonzalez

The Mexican telenovela star died early Thursday, June 13, according to reports.

She was

Franco Zeffirelli

The two-time Oscar nominee best known for his big-screen version of “Romeo and Juliet,” died on Saturday, June He was

Katherine Textor

The longtime “60 Minutes” producer who worked closely with Morley Safer during his final years, died Friday, June 14 following a battle with cancer.

She was

Gloria Vanderbilt

The fashion designer, actress, heiress, artist and socialite died on Monday, June 17 from “very advanced” cancer in her stomach.

She was

Milton Quon

One of the last surviving members of the animation team during the Walt Disney Studios golden age, died on Tuesday, June He was

Elliot Roberts

The music manager who shepherded the careers of iconic artists including Joni Mitchell and Neil Young died on Friday, June He was

Beth Chapman

Beth Chapman, the wife of Duane “Dog the Bounty Hunter,” died on Wednesday, June 26 after suffering from throat and lung cancer.

She was

Billy Drago

The actor who played Frank Nitti in Brian De Palma’s “The Untouchables” died in Los Angeles on Monday, June 24 from complications of a stroke. He was 73

Ben Barenholtz

The producer-distributor who helped launch the careers of David Lynch and the Coen Brothers, died on Wednesday, June 26 in Prague.

He was

Martin Charnin

The Emmy-, Tony- and Peabody Award winner best known as the creator, lyricist and director of the musical “Annie,” died on Wednesday, July 3. He was

Arte Johnson

The writer who won an Emmy for his work on “Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In,” died Wednesday, July 3.

He was

Cameron Boyce

The actor best known for his roles in the Disney Channel series “Jessie” and the “Descendants” TV movie franchise died Saturday, July 6. He was

Eddie Jones 

The veteran actor of film, TV and theater best known for his long-running role as Jonathan Kent in the series “Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman,” died on Saturday, July 7.

He was

Denise Nickerson

The child actress best known for playing Violet Beauregarde in the classic “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory,” died late Wednesday, July She was

Stewart the Dog 

The corgi who played Captain Raymond Holt’s dog Cheddar on “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” died Monday, July 8.

He was

Emily Hartridge

The YouTube personality died Friday, July She was

Stephen Verona

The producer, co-writer and co-director of “The Lords of Flatbush,” died Saturday, July He was

David Hedison

The actor who was best known for his work in two James Bond films and on the series “Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea,” died Thursday, July He was

Rutger Hauer 

The Dutch actor best known for portraying the tragic villain Roy Batty in Ridley Scott’s sci-fi classic “Blade Runner,” died Wednesday, July He was

Russi Taylor 

The voice actor behind the Disney icon Minnie Mouse in hundreds of projects over the last three decades, died on Saturday, July Taylor was

Richard A.

Fox 

The owner of Fox Theaters and the last volunteer president of the National Association of Theatre Owners, died Wednesday, July He was  

Harold Prince

The producer and director associated with many of the 20th century’s most successful Broadway musical productions died at age As a frequent collaborator with both Stephen Sondheim and Andrew Lloyd Webber, Prince garnered 21 Tony Awards, more than any other individual, over the course of his career.

In a traditional gesture, marquee lights on Broadway were dimmed on the night of his death on July  

Harley Race

The Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame inductee and eight-time NWA World Heavyweight Champion died of lung cancer Aug. 1 at the age of

D.

A. Pennebaker

The prolific documentary filmmaker and chronicler of s counterculture died on Aug. 1 at the age of  

Toni Morrison

The novelist, essayist and teacher died from complications of pneumonia at age 88 on Aug. 5. Morrison’s 11 novels earned her a Pulitzer Prize in , a Nobel Prize in Literature in and a Presidential Medal of Freedom in

Peter Fonda 

The two-time, Oscar-nominated star of “Easy Rider” and more recently films such as “Ulee’s Gold” died on Friday, Aug.

He was

Richard Williams  

The Oscar-winning animator best known for creating Roger Rabbit died on Friday, Aug. He was

Kip Addotta

The comedian who frequently appeared on “The Tonight Show” died the week of Aug.

He was  

David Koch

The billionaire industrialist and philanthropist whose family empire has wielded significant political influence in conservative circles died Friday, Aug. He was  

Isabel Toledo

The fashion designer who outfitted former first lady Michelle Obama for President Barack Obama’s inauguration died Monday, Aug.

26 at the age of 59 from breast cancer.

Jessi Combs 

The former “Mythbusters” star and professional race car driver died on Tuesday, Aug. 27 while attempting to break her own land-speed record. She was

Valerie Harper

The actress and feminist activist best known for playing groundbreaking sitcom character Rhoda Morgenstern from to on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” and its spinoff “Rhoda,” died Friday, Aug.

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Gordon Bressack

The Emmy-winning writer best known for his work on ’90s animated classics “Tiny Toon Adventures,” “Pinky and the Brain” and “Animaniacs,” died on Aug. He was  

Franco Columbu

The man Arnold Schwarzenegger called “my best friend,” died on Aug.

30 in Sardinia, Italy. He was

Peter Lindbergh

The German-born fashion photographer famed for his black-and-white shots of ’90s supermodels such as Naomi Campbell, Kate Moss and Linda Evangelista, died on Sept. 4.

He was

Chris March

The popular fashion designer who appeared on the Bravo series “Project Runway” and crafted costumes for artists including Madonna, Lady Gaga, and Beyonce died Thursday, Sept. 5. He was

Robert Axelrod

The veteran character actor best known for voicing Lord Zedd and Finster in the long-running kids TV show “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers,” died Saturday, Sept.

7. He was

John Wesley 

The actor who had guest roles on shows like “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” “Frasier” and “The Jamie Foxx Show” died on Sept. 7. He was   

Mardik Martin

Mardik Martin, the longtime friend and collaborator of Martin Scorsese whose writing credits included “Mean Streets,” “New York, New York,” and “Raging Bull,” died on Sept.

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Eddie Money

The “Take Me Home Tonight” singer-songwriter who burst on the music stage in the late ’70s when he charted with singles “Baby Hold On” and “Two Tickets to Paradise,” died on Sept. He was  

Ric Ocasek

The lead vocalist of The Cars, which had numerous hits from to , including “My Best Friend’s Girl,” “Just What I Needed,” “You Might Think,” “Magic” and “Tonight She Comes,” died on Sept.

He was

Brian Turk 

The actor who appeared in HBO’s “Carnivale,” “Saved by the Bell: The New Class” and “Beverly Hills, ″ among others died on Sept. He was  

Suzanne Whang

The host of HGTV’s  “House Hunters” from to and spinoff “House Hunters International” from to , died on Sept.

She was  

Cokie Roberts

Longtime NPR and ABC News journalist died on Sept. 17 after a long battle with breast cancer. She was

Robert Hunter

The Grateful Dead lyricist, who also penned songs for Bob Dylan, Elvis Costello and more, died on Sept.

He was

Jack Gilardi

The longtime ICM Partners agent who represented Hollywood legends such as Burt Reynolds, Sylvester Stallone, Jerry Lewis, Shirley MacLaine and Charlton Heston, died on Sept. He was  

Jessye Norman

Opera legend Jessye Norman, one of the great sopranos of the last five decades, died Sept.

30 from complications from a spinal injury. She was

Wayne Fitzgerald

The prolific Hollywood title designer, whose notable works included “The Godfather” sequels, “Total Recall” and “Dick Tracy,” died on Sept. He had over listed credits to his name.

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Kim Shattuck

The lead singer and songwriter for seminal 90s pop punk band The Muffs died Oct. 2 after a long battle with ALS. Her music was featured on film soundtracks like “Clueless” and “Angus,” and she inspired a character on the HBO sketch comedy series “Mr.

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Paul LeBlanc

Oscar-winning hair stylist Paul LeBlanc, who styled Carrie Fisher’s braids in “Return of the Jedi” and Javier Bardem’s bowl cut in “No Country for Old Men” died Oct. 2. He was

Diahann Caroll

The first African American woman to star in a non-servant role on a network TV series died Oct.

4 from cancer. She was

Ginger Baker

Ginger Baker, the celebrated drummer and co-founder of the British powerhouse rock band Cream, died Oct. 6. He was

Rip Taylor

Rip Taylor, the flamboyant confetti-throwing comedian who was the host of “The $ Beauty Show,” died Oct.

6. He was

Robert Forster

Robert Forster, the character actor best known for “Twin Peaks” and his Oscar-nominated performance in Quentin Tarantino’s “Jackie Brown, died Oct. He was

Sam Bobrick

Sam Bobrick, creator of NBC comedy series “Saved By the Bell” and writer for “The Andy Griffith Show,” died Oct.

He was

Scotty Bowers

Scotty Bowers, who was the subject of the documentary “Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood” and was famous for secretly procuring gay sex workers for Tinseltown’s biggest stars in the s, died on Oct. He was  

John Clarke

John Clarke, who starred on the NBC soap opera “Days of Our Lives” for 39 years and was awarded a Lifetime Achievement award from the Daytime Emmys in , died of pneumonia on Oct.

He was

Bill Macy

Bill Macy, who starred as Bea Arthur’s husband Walter Findlay on the s sitcom “Maude” and appeared alongside Steve Martin in “The Jerk,” died on Oct. He was

Elijah Cummings

Rep. Elijah Cummings, a sitting democratic congressman from Baltimore for 23 years and a civil rights advocate early in his life and career, died on Oct.

He was  

Robert Evans

Robert Evans, the legendary producer of “Chinatown” and “The Godfather” and the former head of production at Paramount, died on Oct. 26 at the age of