Carrie Fisher
ActressCarrie Fisher died Dec. 27after suffering a heart attack on a flight days before.
She returned to the franchise in 2015 for a cameo inThe Force Awakens.
She’s survived by daughter Billie Lourd, an actress best known for her role onScream Queens.
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“She wanted to be with Carrie,” Reynolds' son Todd Fisher toldVariety.
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George Michael
Singer-songwriterGeorge Michael was found dead on Dec. 25at his home in England.
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As one-half of musical duo Wham!
‘90" at the London 2012 Olympic Games closing ceremony.
Michael largely remained out of the spotlight following his Symphonica tour in 2012.
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Ricky Harris
Everybody Hates ChrisactorRicky Harris died Dec. 26.
Aside from his roles on sitcomsEverybody Hates ChrisandMoesha, Harris more recently appeared in 2015’sDopeand onThe People v. O.J.
Simpson: American Crime Story.
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Zsa Zsa Gabor
Actress and socialiteZsa Zsa Gabor died Dec. 18at age 99.
Craig Sager
NBA sideline reporterCraig Sager died Dec. 15after a battle with leukemia.
He was inducted into the Broadcasting Hall of Fame just days before his death.
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Bernard Fox
ActorBernard Fox diedof heart failure on Dec. 14 at the age of 89.
His many film credits include a voice role inThe Rescuersmovies and parts inThe MummyandTitanic.
John Glenn
Astronaut and former U.S. SenatorJohn Glenn died Dec. 8, at the age of 95.
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In 1962, he became the first American to orbit the Earth.
He was elected to the U.S. Senate in 1974, where he represented Ohio as a democrat until 1997.
He was honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2012.
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Joseph Mascolo
ActorJoseph Mascolo died Dec. 8after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Before joiningThronesin 2011, Vaughan had decades of stage and screen credits under his belt.
Margaret Whitton
ActressMargaret Whitton died Dec. 4after a battle with cancer.
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Her TV credits includeHometown,A Fine Romance, andGood & Evil.
Don Calfa
ActorDon Calfa died Dec. 1of natural causes at the age of 76.
Alice Drummond
ActressAlice Drummond died Nov. 30at the age of 88.
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Van Williams
ActorVan Williams died Nov. 28of renal failure.
Keo Woolford
Actor, producer, and directorKeo Woolford died Nov. 28after suffering a stroke.
Best known for playing Det.
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Ron Glass
ActorRon Glass diedof respiratory failure on Nov. 25.
She played Carol in the series’ original run from 19691974, two TV movies, and three spin-offs.
Peter Sumner
ActorPeter Sumner died Nov. 22at the age of 74.
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His other credits included the filmNed Kellyand seriesPlay School,Spyforce,Heartbreak High, andCluedo.
Sharon Jones
Soul singerSharon Jones died Nov. 18following a battle with pancreatic cancer.
Jones' battle with cancer and return to the stage was documented in the 2015 documentaryMiss Sharon Jones!
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Gwen Ifill
JournalistGwen Ifill died Nov. 14following several months of cancer treatment.
“She was a journalist’s journalist and set an example for all around her.”
Leon Russell
Musician and songwriterLeon Russell diedin his sleep on Nov. 13.
I hope it’s not too uncomfortable.
That’s about it for me."
Michael Massee
ActorMichael Massee diedof cancer on Oct. 20.
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His film roles include 1994’sThe Crowand 2014’sThe Amazing Spider-Man.
Cecilia Hart
ActressCecilia Hart died Oct. 16after a battle with ovarian cancer.
Agnes Nixon
Writer and producerAgnes Nixon died Sept. 28from pneumonia as a result of Parkinson’s disease.
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“I think daytime soaps are the form of entertainment that mirrors real life.”
Curtis Hanson
FilmmakerCurtis Hanson died Sept. 20, of natural causes, at the age of 71.
He was most famous for 1997’s neo-noirL.A.
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Most recently, he co-directed and co-produced 2012’sChasing Mavericks.
Charmian Carr
ActressCharmian Carr died Sept. 18of complications resulting from a rare form of dementia.
Edward Albee
Celebrated playwrightEdward Albee died Sept. 16after a short illness.
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He later won his three Pulitzers for 1967’sA Delicate Balance, 1975’sSeascape, and 1994’sThree Tall Women.
Alexis Arquette
Transgender actressAlexis Arquette died Sept. 11at age 47, from complications related to AIDS.
Her last role was in 2014’sBlended.
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Matt Roberts
MusicianMatt Roberts died Aug. 20at the age of 38.
The cause of death is unknown.
He left the band in 2012 due to health concerns.
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“He was a truly talented artist and great friend.
His memory will live on through the songs we all created.
He will be greatly missed.”
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Jack Riley
ActorJack Riley diedfrom pneumonia on Aug. 19.
John McLaughlin
Television hostJohn McLaughlin died Aug. 16at the age of 89.
Over the course of his career, he appeared in various productions of the show, sometimes as Tevye.
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Later credits include a role onBoston Publicand in the filmA Serious Man.
Lou Pearlman
Famed music producerLou Pearlman diedat the age of 62.
Decades prior, Pearlman contributed to the early formation of Backstreet Boys and *NSYNC.
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Arthur Hiller
DirectorArthur Hiller diedof natural causes on August 17, at the age of 92.
Sagan Lewis
ActressSagan Lewis died Aug. 7after a long battle with cancer.
She was best known for co-starring in all six seasons ofSt.
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Elsewhere, from 19821988, as Dr. Jacqueline Wade.
David Huddleston
ActorDavid Huddleston died Aug. 2of advanced heart and kidney disease.
His stage credits include the 1984 revival ofDeath of a Salesmanand the ’90s revival of1776.
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Dave Schwartz
Weather Channel meteorologistDave Schwartz died July 30after a long battle with cancer.
He spoke about his battle with cancer on the air earlier this year.
Miss Cleo
PsychicMiss Cleo diedon July 26.
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She died in hospice after battling colon cancer.
Marni Nixon
SingerMarni Nixon diedJuly 24, of breast cancer, at the age of 86.
Matt Villines
DirectorMatt Villines died July 9after a long battle with cancer.
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Abbas Kiarostami
Award-winning directorAbbas Kiarostami diedon July 4 at the age of 76.
Born in Iran, the late artist’s other credits includeClose-UpandThe Wind Will Carry Us.
Noel Neill
ActressNoel Neill diedon July 3 after suffering from an extended illness.
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Elie Wiesel
Nobel Peace Prize winnerElie Wiesel diedon July 2.
Michael Cimino
DirectorMichael Cimino diedat the age of 77 on July 2.
We loved him too."
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There would be no ‘Hot Fuzz’ without it."
Pat Summitt
Famed women’s basketball coachPat Summitt diedon June 28.
The late Tennessee Lady Volunteers coach passed away after a battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
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She loved her family and players with a fierceness equalled only by that renowned stare of hers.
The legacy she leaves is immense."
Bill Cunningham
Famed photographerBill Cunningham diedat the age of 87 on June 25.
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There are no words for this loss.
“You were kind.
You were funny as hell, and supremely talented,” he wrote.
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“And you weren’t here nearly long enough.”
Ron Lester
ActorRon Lester diedon June 17.
Everything you loved about Billy Bob was authentically Ron.
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Christina Grimmie
SingerChristina Grimmie diedon June 11 at the age of 22.
An alum ofThe Voice, the performer was tragically murdered in Florida.
Our hearts go out to her family."
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Kimbo Slice
MMA fighterKimbo Slice diedon June 6 at the age of 42.
Muhammad Ali
Famed boxerMuhammad Ali diedon June 3 at the age of 74.
Dave Swarbrick
MusicianDave Swarbrick diedon June 3.
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Thomas Fekete
Surfer Blood guitaristThomas Fekete diedat the age of 27 on May 30.
Burt Kwouk
Illustrious British actorBurt Kwouk diedon May 24.
Kwouk also earned small-screen credits forDoctor Who,The Avengers, andTenko.
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Jeanne Parr
CBS correspondentJeanne Parr died May 23at the age of 92.
She got her own talk show on CBS,The Jeanne Parr Show, in 1978.
After her TV career, Parr produced documentaries and wrote the bookThe Superwives.
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Nick Menza
Former Megadeth dummerNick Menza diedat the age of 51 on May 21.
The musician died after collapsing in the middle of a performance with his band OHM in Los Angeles.
I’m beyond sad, did not see this coming at all.
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John Berry
John Berry, a founding member of the Beastie Boys,died on May 19.
The musician died in Massachusetts after a battle with frontal lobe dementia.
Alan Young
Alan Young ofMister Edfamedied on May 19.
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The actor also earned voice credits as Scrooge McDuck in various Disney productions, and appeared inMr.
Morley Safer
Longtime60 Minutesjournalist Morley Safer died at the age of 84 on May 19.
But most of all I thank the millions of people who have been loyal to our broadcast."
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Darwyn Cooke
Comic book artistDarwyn Cooke diedat the age of 53 on May 14.
The celebrated cartoonist died in Florida after a battle with cancer.
Rickey Smith
American IdolalumRickey Smith diedon May 6 at the age of 36.
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Heaven’s choir has a new beautiful voice.
I love you and will miss you, Rickey."
Madeleine Lebeau
Famed French actressMadeleine Lebeau diedat the age of 92 on May 1.
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Lebeau also expanded her career to the stage, appearing on Broadway inThe French Touch.
Ashley Sawyer
CatfishsubjectAshley Sawyer died April 30of unknown causes at the age of 23.
One month after the episode aired, Fortunato died at the age of 26.
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Billy will be truly missed."
Prince
Iconic musicianPrince diedon April 21.
The performer rose to fame as a successful wrestling star, quickly becoming a WWF staple.
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A pioneer whose star shined bright.
#RIPChyna"
Guy Hamilton
DirectorGuy Hamilton diedin April at the age of 93.
Rod Daniel
FilmmakerRod Daniel diedon April 16.
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Doris Roberts
Veteran actressDoris Roberts diedApril 17 at the age of 90.
Dan Ireland
FilmmakerDan Ireland diedat the age of 57 on April 14.
Called his voicemail just to hear his voice once more.
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I’ll miss you baby.
#DanIreland #Jolene"
David Gest
ProducerDavid Gest diedon April 12 at the age of 62.
Gest, who was once married to Liza Minnelli, was found dead in a hotel in London.
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Lewellyn was remembered by Andy Cohen, who tweeted, “I am just heartbroken about Daisy Lewellyn.
What a wonderful spirit, force of life, & a great person.
She lit up every room.
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Dennis Davis
DrummerDennis Davis diedin April after a battle with lung cancer.
The late musician worked with David Bowie for years and was remembered by producer Tony Visconti after his death.
“He was one of the most creative drummers I have ever worked with,” Visconti wrote.
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Merle Haggard
Beloved country singerMerle Haggard diedon his 79th birthday on April 6.
His heart was as tender as his love ballads.
I loved him like a brother.”
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Erik Bauersfeld
Voice actorErik Bauersfeld diedon April 3 at the age of 93.
The late star, who also earned credits forCrimson PeakandA.I.
Artificial Intelligence, reprised his role ofStar Wars' military commander in 2015’sThe Force Awakens.
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Patty Duke
Oscar-winning actressPatty Duke diedon March 29.
We celebrate the infinite love and compassion she shared through her work and throughout her life."
Tom Whedon
TV writer and producerTom Whedon died March 23.
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Ken Howard
Actor and SAG-AFTRA presidentKen Howard died March 23.
His many film roles included1776,Clear and Present Danger,Rambo IV,Michael Clayton,J.
He was elected president of the Screen Actors Guild in 2009.
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David Smyrl
ActorDavid Smyrl died March 22at the age of 80.
His later credits includeThe Cosby ShowandBenson, for which he won a People’s Choice Award.
Phife Dawg
A Tribe Called Quest founding memberPhife Dawg diedMarch 22 at the age of 45. onThe Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon.
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She was always a very nice, caring person who beat to her own drum.
She was loved by many people and will be dearly missed."
Lawdied March 17at the age of 66.
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A very loyal, good friend."
George Martin
Celebrated producer George Martin known as the “fifth Beatle” died on March 8.
Martin rose to fame for his work with the Beatles, first signing the group in the early ’60s.
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Nancy Reagan
Former First LadyNancy Reagan died March 6, at the age of 94.
She met her husband, President Ronald Reagan, when they were both actors in Hollywood in 1949.
She was widowed in 2005.
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Pat Conroy
Novelist and memoiristPat Conroy died March 4after a battle with pancreatic cancer.
“My wife’s greatest dream came true today.
She is in Heaven,” Rory wrote after Joey died.
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“The cancer is gone, the pain has ceased and all her tears are dry.
In life, as in her writing, she brought joy and laughter.
George Kennedy
Famed actorGeorge Kennedy diedat the age of 91 on Feb. 28.
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Kennedy, who struggled with a few health issues in his later years, died in Boise, Idaho.
“He was just a pleasure to work with,“Naked Gundirector and co-creator David Zucker told EW.
He didn’t make a run at wink or make a run at be funny.”
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Tony Burton
Actor and athleteTony Burton diedFeb.
25 at age 78.
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Famed authorHarper Lee diedFeb.
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19 in her hometown of Monroeville, Alabama, at the age of 89.
Penned by the late writer in the ’50s, the novel finally saw a controversial release decades later.
I will always cherish the time I spent with her.”
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She was surrounded by nothing but love from her immediate family, and the closest friends.
Thank you for your love, prayers, and unconditional support of Angela right to the very end.
She truly went out richer than any monetary value could amount to.”
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Lex McAllister
Reality starLex McAllister diedFeb.
16 at the age of 31 after an apparent suicide attempt in Columbus, Ohio.
The late TV personality was featured vying for Jake Pavelka’s heart on the 14th season ofThe Bachelorin 2010.
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“I’m so sad to hear about Alexa,” Pavelka tweeted.
“Such a beautiful girl.
My heart breaks for her family.
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Covering them in prayer during this rough time.”
George Gaynes
Prolific performerGeorge Gaynes diedat the age of 98 on Feb. 15.
Born in Helsinki in 1917, Gaynes died in Washington state.
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You will be in my heart and soul always & forever.
RIP George Gaynes."
Daniel Gerson
ScreenwriterDaniel Gerson diedFeb.
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6 at the age of 49 after his battle with brain cancer.
“Goodbye Dave Mirra, a true pioneer, icon and legend,“Tony Hawk tweeted.
“Thank you for the memories… we are heartbroken.”
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Thank you for your prayers and well wishes.”
Joe Alaskey
Voice actorJoe Alaskey diedFeb.
3 at the age of 63.
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Elliott first appeared with Ray Goulding in the ’40s, working with his frequent collaborator for five decades.
I’ll miss him with all my heart.”
Jacques Rivette
French New Wave director Jacques Rivette died at the age of 87 on Jan. 29.
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The late director was known for films likeL’Amour Fou,La Belle Noiseuse, andCeline and Julie Go Boating.
Paul Kantner
Jefferson Airplane cofounder Paul Kantnerdied Jan. 28at the age of 74.
Kanter worked with Jefferson Airplane for years, reuniting with his bandmates in 1989 for the release ofJefferson Airplane.
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Ettore Scola
FilmmakerEttore Scola diedin Rome at the age of 84 on Jan. 19.
The acclaimed musician was 67 at the time of his death.
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DummerDale Griffin diedon Jan. 17 at the age of 67.
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Reid’s death came after news that he was battling terminal liver cancer and multiple organ failure.
Dan Haggerty
The Life and Times of Grizzly AdamsstarDan Haggerty diedon January 15.
“He always made me feel that we were on our first date, isn’t that amazing?”
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Dion said of her late husband duringher first performancein Las Vegas one month later.
“Never talking bluntly, and always impressing himself in a soft and gentle way.
And nothing has changed we will always be one.”
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But he was far more than just a brilliantly malevolent big screen presence.
Angus Scrimm
Character actorAngus Scrimm diedJan.
9 in Los Angeles at age 89.
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“He was the last in a long line of classic horror movie stars.
He was a terrific actor and an even better friend.
He will be missed.”
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Pat Harrington, Jr.
Prolific actorPat Harrington, Jr. diedat the age of 86 on Jan. 6.
Boulez was a classical composer, conductor, and piano player with 26 Grammy Awards to his name.
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