He briefly returned to acting in 2003 to play himself in the comedy filmDickie Roberts: Former Child Star. Nikita Pearl Waligwa. The star leaves behind two young children and was related to late rapper Juice WRLD, who passed away following an accidental overdose. Cory Monteith's death this past summer was especially shocking. Death: July 2013. According to younger brother and fellow journalist Marvin Kalb, he died at his North Bethesda, Md., home following complications from a fall, The Washington Post reported. Vera Lynn, 103 - 18/06/2020. Captain Lou was known for a prominent professional wrestling career that started in 1953 and ended in 1995he was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame a year later. Bosson's first major onscreen role was in Steve McQueen's 1968 crime filmBullitt,but she rose to critical acclaim while playing Fay Furillo on NBC's 1980s dramaHill Street Blues which was created by her then-husband, Steven Bochco. Earl Boen, a prolific character and voice actor best known as Dr. Peter Silberman in theTerminatorfilms, died Jan. 5 in Hawaii. on Jan. 14, 1924, Cook changed her first name to Carole on the suggestion of Ball, after Carole Lombard. He was my label mate on Scepter Records and was like a big brother to me. The seven-time Grammy winner was known for hits like "Purple Rain," "When Doves Cry," "Kiss" and "Raspberry Beret.". (Photo by Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images). Copyright 2023 Meredith Corporation. Burt Bacharach, the legendary composer behind beloved hits like "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head" and "Walk on By," died Feb. 8 at 94. The fashion designer who founded Louis Vuittons Off-White label passed away after battling with cancer for two years. His final screen performances were in 2019, for the filmHow High 2and an episode ofThe WalkingDead. Her art has been displayed all over the world and she won numerous accolades, including the "Legion of Honor" as "artiste de valeur" from France. Belzer began his career as a stand-up comic, but his most memorable role came as investigator John Munch in the NBC crime drama Homicide: Life on the Street, which aired between 1993 and 1997, before becoming a fixture on the long-running Law & Order franchise. Pam Grier reflects on her most iconic roles, from Coffy to Jackie Brown. The producer was serving a sentence of 19 years for murdering actress Lana Clarkson. She was previously married to Matthew Novotny. Kimbrough would go on to achieve greater mainstream success for his role as Jim Dial on Murphy Brown, which he starred on throughout its 10-season run between 1988 and 1998. In addition to the family sitcom, which ran on ABC from 1977 to 1981, Rich also appeared on several shows and TV movies throughout much of the late 1970s, '80s, and '90s, includingCHiPs, Fantasy Island, Small Wonder, Dungeons & Dragons,Code Red, andBaywatch. James Lipton. Born and raised in St. Louis on Mar. "Gordon Pinsent's daughters, Leah and Beverly, and his son, Barry, would like to announce the . "His last words were, 'F--- you, motherf---er,'" Scheft told PEOPLE. Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts diedin a London hospital in August 2021. Tom Verlaine, the influential guitarist and frontman of the pioneering punk-rock band Television, died Jan. 28 in New York City. He was 54. Motown singer and Temptations songwriter Barrett Strong died at age 81 in January. Tawny Kitaen died at the age of 59 in May 2021. Discovery. Cloris Leachman died at the age of 94 in January 2021. He released the singles "SH3," "How I Am," "4th of July," "Parachute," "Nobody's Perfect," and "Hickeys," and was set to play his first gig at South by Southwest weeks before his untimely death. The actor was best known for playingStanford Blatch onthe hit series Sex and the Cityand the later filmsSex and the CityandSex and the City 2. Stella Stevens, the beloved 1960s actress and bombshell who dazzled on screen in The Nutty Professor and Too Late Blues, died Feb. 17 at the age of 84. After she was rushed to the hospital for a possible cardiac arrest earlier that morning, Lisa Marie Presley died on Jan. 12 at age 54. He will be incredibly missed.". As Stanislaus "Stan" Valchek, Brown appeared in all five seasons of the critically adored drama. Lisa Loring, the former child star who played Wednesday Addams in The Addams Family 1960s sitcom, died Jan. 28 from a stroke caused by smoking and high blood pressure, according to Loring's agent and friends. Aug 14, 1941 - Jan 18, 2023 Age . Born Thomas Miller, Verlaine moved to New York City in the late 1960s and changed his last name as a nod to the French poet Paul Verlaine. Last but not least, legendary Golden Girls actress Betty White passed away on New Year's Eve. The actor died died of an overdose following a fatal combination offentanyl,p-fluorofentanyl,cocaine and heroin at the age of 54 in September 2021. Over the course of two decades, Belzer played the wisecracking investigator not just within the franchise but in several other shows that spanned different networks, including The X-Files, The Wire, Arrested Development, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, and 30 Rock. In 1989, Knievel successfully jumped the fountains at Caesars Palace in Vegas, two decades after his dad's failed attempt. Hudson's family confirmed the news to The Guardian, who first reported the story, saying the "beloved husband and father" had died at London's Charing Cross hospital on Friday following a "short illness." Let's take time out to remember some of the gifted and iconic stars who passed away in 2021. Undaunted, Harris returned to audition forIdolagain in 2014, where he impressed the judges with his rendition of The Allman Brothers' "Soul Shine." Considered one of the original supermodels, the Germany-born beauty modeled for the likes of Vivienne Westwood, Chanel, and Donna Karan, among others, and appeared on the cover of Vogue six different times. Wersching was diagnosed with cancer in 2020, per Deadline. (Photo by Bobby Bank/WireImage), TORONTO - SEPTEMBER 11: Actor Gordon Pinsent of the film "Away From Her" poses for portraits in the Chanel Celebrity Suite at the Four Season hotel during the Toronto International Film Festival on September 11, 2006 in Toronto, Canada. 105. Virgil Abloh died at the age of 41 in November 2021. His breakthrough role came in 2002 withDavid Simon'sThe Wire. "She was the most passionate strong and loving woman I have ever known. He also created music under the moniker Pope. Monteith's official cause of death was listed as "mixed drug toxicity, involving . Once named one of the five greatest guitarists ever byRolling Stone,Beck's influence was immense. She also released three solo albums and a number of mixtapes, in addition to regularly making guest appearances on other artists' tracks. Born in Winston-Salem, N.C. in 1937, he grew up singing gospel music in church and began his professional career as a member of doo-wop group the Del-Vikings. After his first on-screen performance in an episode of Disney Channel'sEven Stevens, Jansen went on to give voiceover performances in animated movies and TV shows includingBlue's Clues, Ice Age: The Meltdown, andThe X's. 6 on the Billboard 200 and won them Best New Artist at the Grammys. Barbara Bosson, the Emmy-nominated actress best known for her role onHill Street Blues, died Feb. 18. "I have this Forrest Gump-ian way of touching something and it becomes a hit!" Pam Grier reflects on her most iconic roles, from, Barbara Walters, TV news icon and creator of, Anita Pointer, member of Grammy-winning group the Pointer Sisters, dies at 74. What famous people died this year? Naomi Judd 01-11-1946 Birthplace: Ashland, Kentucky, USA Naomi Judd (born Diana Ellen Judd; January 11, 1946 - April 30, 2022) was an American singer-songwriter and actress. She didn't require music to dance. Real Housewives of Atlanta star NeNe Leakes husband, Gregg Leakes diedin September 2021 at the age of 66 years old. Cory Monteith. The star had been putting off going to the hospital due to fears the public would take photos of him. Born Mildred Frances Cook in Abilene, Tex. He began his Hollywood career in the '90s, with small roles in television (Homicide: Life on the Street,The F.B.I. Girls! A self-proclaimed conspiracy theorist, Belzer also authored a series of books, including UFOs, JFK, and Elvis: Conspiracies You Don't Have to Be Crazy to Believe and Hit List: An In-Depth Investigation into the Mysterious Deaths of Witnesses to the JFK Assassination. "Knowing and loving her has been our joy and privilege. Former Late Show with David Letterman writer Bill Scheft confirmed the death to PEOPLE. The iconic musician passed away at her home in Detroit following a long battle with a pancreatic tumor. Richard Belzer, the comedian and actor best known for his role as John Munch on the Law & Order franchise, died Feb. 19 at the age of 78. Names are reported under the date of death, in alphabetical order. In 1983, she and her daughter Wynonna formed the duo known as The Judds, which .more #389 of 501 The Best Female Vocalists Ever #277 of 475 Lists of deaths by year. Although he is no longer here with us, his humanity and kind soul will continue to guide and inspire us. "Tatjana was always the European symbol of chic, like Romy Schneider-meets-Monica Vitti," said Anna Wintour, chief content officer of Cond Nast and global editorial director of Vogue. "I am saddened to hear of the passing of Barrett Strong, one of my earliest artists, and the man who sang my first big hit," said Motown founder Berry Gordy in a statement. He was 88. Actor Al Brown, who is best known for his role as Col. Stan Valchek on the HBO hit series "The Wire," died on Jan. 13 in Las Vegas from complications due to Alzheimer's disease. Multiple outlets, including Variety and Deadline, first reported Stevens' death, with the former. Of the incident she quipped, "I said, 'I can't go to prison, the stripes are horizontal, they don't look good on me.'". "The passing of our kind, hilarious mother, Cindy Williams, has brought us insurmountable sadness that could never truly be expressed," read the statement. DMX - Earl Simmons - died at the age of 50 in April 2021. Behind The Scenes Launch Gallery. The Nashville Police Department confirmed in a statement shared with PEOPLE that "his death is being investigated as an apparent suicide.". but for all the . Golden Globe-winning actress Stella Stevens died at the age of 84. | Credit: ABC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images; Everett Collection. | Credit: Rob Latour/Shutterstock; Ben Kweller/Instagram, Jansen Panettiere at a Los Angeles event in 2015, | Credit: Herb Ball/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal/Getty. WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 11: Actor Cody Longo attends the Primary Wave 11th annual pre-GRAMMY party at The London West Hollywood on February 11, 2017 in West Hollywood, California. Right. How Marvel went big with Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. Since then, he seemed to dedicate himself more to visual art like graffiti and shoe designs, as seen on his Instagram. Dave & Buster's co-founder James "Buster" Corley died on Jan. 2 at age 72. Willie Garson died in September 2021 at the age of 57. David Jolicoeur, member of the iconic hip hop trio De La Soul who performed under the stage name Trugoy the Dove, died at the age of 54. Belzer died at his home in Bozouls in southwest France "peacefully with family at his side," Scheft added. A veteran stage actor, Kimbrough got his big break in the original production of Stephen Sondheim's Company, for which he earned a Tony nomination in 1971. Austrian film and stage actress [2] Jenny Alpha. Boen flexed his acting skills in over 250 different films, television series, and video games throughout his decades-long career in entertainment. Ben Masters, who starred as billionaire Julian Crane on the soap operaPassions, died Jan. 11 at 75. Beyond acting, Pinsent was a painter, writer, playwright, and director; he authored memoir By the Way and novels The Rowdyman and John and the Missus, which serve as the basis of the films in which he starred. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Girls Aloud star Sarah Harding was just 39 when she died in September 2021, Gerry Marsden sadly passed away at the beginning of 2021, Cloris was nominated for an Emmy Award 22 times, Larry King died after testing positive for Coronavirus, Phil Spector was sentenced to 19 years in jail for the murder of actress Lana Clarkson, Christopher Plummer died after a tragic fall, Saved By the Bell star Dustin Diamond died of cancer, Legendary Corrie star Johnny Briggs passed away in March 2021, Jessica Walter played family matriarch Lucille on Arrested Development from 2003 to 2019, Helen McCrory kept the news of her cancer away from friends and the public, DMX died following an overdose that left him hospitalised, Tawny Kitaen was planning to release a tell-all memoir just before she died, Charlie Watts' was known for being in the Rolling Stones, Sarah Hardy tragically passed away in 2021, The late Gregg Leakes often appeared on the Real Housewives of Atlanta beside his wife NeNe, Michael K Williams played the character of Omar Little in The Wire, Virgil Abloh became the first black creative director for Louis Vuitton menswear line in 2018, Young Dolph was shot in Memphis whilst buying cookies, The 28-year-old passed away in hospital as a result of his injuries, Il Divo star Carlos Marin received the Janssen vaccine before he died of covid, Betty White was best known for the Golden Girls, Celebrity deaths 2021 all the stars who died last year, Ed Sheeran reveals wife Cherry 'had a tumour' that could only be treated after birth of 2nd baby as he announces album, Kate Ferdinand reveals sex of second baby with Rio - but admits gender reveal party was 'a disaster', showed he had a serious blood infection that had travelled to his heart, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). The group went on to shape the sound of New York City's burgeoning punk-rock scene, performing at famed venues across the city, including CBGB and Max's Kansas City. (Photo by Jemal Countess/WireImage), HILL STREET BLUES -- Season 3 -- Pictured: Barbara Bosson as Fay Furillo -- (Photo by: Herb Ball/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty Images). That led to his role in McHale's Navy, where he portrayed Japanese prisoner of war Fuji Kobiaji on all 138 episodes. The late actress' cause of death was confirmed asdilated cardiomyopathy. He was also the creative force behind Flipper, both the movie and the TV series, directing 37 episodes of the television show and co-writing the film. (Photo by Carlo Allegri/Getty Images), Richard Belzer during Richard Belzer Ad Shoot for the "Little Shelter Animal Adoption Center" at Jim Saldano Studio in New York City, New York, United States. The Saved by the Bell star was battling with stage 4 cancer. His familysaid: He passed away peacefully this morning after a long illness, withfamilyby his side. And oh, the stories he could tell.". Alexander is survived by his wife and their three children. He passed away a few months after his cancer unfortunately returned. As the co-founder and original drummer of BTO, Robbie's rollicking drumming can heard on eight of the band's chart-topping records. Plummer became the oldest Academy Award acting winner in history at the age of 82 in 2012. Their hit songs were revolutionary in sound and captured the spirit of the times Barrett is an original member of the Motown Family and will be missed by all of us.". She soon scored a part on the Dr. Kildare medical drama. This year, February 28 will see people raising awareness about diseases that aren't often discussed. Verdine wrote on Instagram. His character took on a primary role in season 2, which centered on corruption at Baltimore's shipping docks and Valchek's petty feud with dockworker union boss Frank Sobotka (Chris Bauer) over the donation of a stained glass window to a local church. "We are all grateful for the many years we have been able to spend with a truly remarkable human being," Marvin told CNN. She taught us not to wait for adventure to find you. ", She added, "Please wrap the kids up in prayers as we try to navigate through the unthinkable.". He is survived by his parents and younger brother, Judah. Rich's manager shared a statement about the late actor via Twitter, saying in part, "If you knew Adam, you just loved the guy. He also reprised his role as the youngest Bradford son in the TV moviesEight Is Enough: A Family ReunionandAn Eight Is Enough Wedding. All the Celebrities We've Said Farewell to in 2020. Kyle Jacobs, a songwriter and the husband ofAmerican IdolalumKellie Pickler, died on Feb. 17 at the age of 49. Jolicoeur formed De La Soul alongside Kelvin Mercer (also known as Posdnuos) and Vincent Mason (Maseo) in 1988, and the group burst into the scene with their 1989 debut album 3 Feet High and Rising, which featured classic tracks such as "Buddy" and "Me Myself and I." Prince Philip died in April 2021 at the age of 99. Deaths in 2023. He advanced to the Vegas Round and later Quarterfinals, where he created the illusion of a disappearing gospel choir, but did not receive enough votes to place in the competition. Tawny was best known for acting as Tom Hanks's girlfriend in the 1984. One of his most notable roles was as teen heartthrob Eddie Duran in Nick at Nite'sHollywood Heightsfor 78 episodes. Young Dolph - Adolph Robert Thornton - died at the age of 36 in November 2021. Knievel also headlined the 2005 A&E reality seriesKnievel's Wild Ride. She won a Golden Globe for her work in The Three Musketeers in 1975. (Photo by Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic), LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 10: Annie Wersching arrives at the premiere of Disney and Marvel's "Thor: Ragnarok" at the El Capitan Theatre on October 10, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. He was a passenger in a Porsche Carrera GT driven by his friend, Roger Rodas, who lost control of the car, which spun and crashed at over 100 mph, bursting into flames and nearly splitting in half. Notable credits include The Rowdyman, Due South, John and the Missus, A Gift to Last, The Red Green Show, Quentin Durgens, M.P, and American productions It Takes a Thief, Colossus: The Forbin Project, Banacek, and The Thomas Crown Affair. Longo also had other notable television appearances onCSI: NY, CSI, Nashville, The Catch, Secrets and Lies,and more. The Film Academy of Spain announced that Saura was awarded the trophy days earlier and said the event would "commemorate the memory of an unrepeatable creator." Majors appeared on the long-running police drama from 1999 to 2004, and received a Young Artists Award for his work in 2002. Though Brown's Valchek was one of many intimidating yet hilarious characters onThe Wire, the actor's comedic timing and brash swagger made Stan Valchek a fan favorite. Williams also guest-starred in shows like 8 Simple Rules and Law and Order: SVU, and she made her Broadway debut in 2007 in The Drowsy Chaperone. 1 / 8. 28, 1977, Wersching started her acting career in 2002 with a guest appearance onStar Trek: Enterprise, and continued racking up credits onFrasier,Angel,Charmed,Boston Legal, andSupernatural. The Ruff Ryders rapper suffered a heart attack following a drug overdose. Tawny Kitaen died at the age of 59 in May 2021. She officially retired from acting in 1997, but remained an active public figure, returning to her first loves of painting and sculpting and even making an unsuccessful run for European Parliament in 1999. This is a list of deaths of notable people, organised by year. Tommaso Boddi/WireImage Golden Globe -winning actress Stella Stevens died at the age of 84. Born in Jasper in 1991, Harris was inspired to take up music by his grandfather, who gave him a guitar when he was a child. And find it we shall.". Loring would go on to appear in The Girl from U.N.C.L.E., Fantasy Island, Barnaby Jones, As the World Turns, Savage Harbor, and Doctor Spine. He was 49. In memory of the actors, musicians, authors, and other famous faces who have died in 2023, including singer-songwriter Lisa Marie Presley, legendary rockers David Crosby and Jeff Beck, and Laverne & Shirley star Cindy Williams, among others. "She went peacefully with both her daughters holding her hands," Foumberg told the outlet. Annie Wersching, an actress best known for her work in24,Bosch,Runawaysand voicing the character Tess in the video gameThe Last of Us, died Jan. 29 at the age of 45 following a battle with cancer. He even reprised the role for a few episodes of the 2018 reboot. His heart "suddenly and unexpectedly gave out." Both publications reported that Stevens died in Los Angeles on Friday, following a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. "She gave countless women within the South & beyond a blueprint to retool and rework for themselves," wrote DJ Kiana Fitzgerald. Jessica Walter passed away in March 2021 at the age of 80. Welcome to the Quantum Realm. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice once as a member of the Yardbirds and again for his work with the Jeff Beck group. The Motown Museum confirmed the news in a social media post, writing, "It is with great sadness that we share the passing of legendary @ClassicMotown singer and songwriter Barrett Strong.". She was 75. She was 43. "I am sad to. The Dallas Police Department said a man with the same name was found at the residence with an "apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound," per various reports. and I Like It. He grew up to become a star of '60s French fashion thanks to his use of unconventional materials like metal and plastic. The Memphis native was a member of Three 6 Mafia and released six albums with them before leaving the group in 2001. Fashion designer Paco Rabanne died on Feb. 3 at 88. "Dearest Family Friends and Fans..Our family is saddened today With the loss of an amazing and talented family member, Our beloved brother Frederick Eugene "Freddie" White.," Fred's brother and fellow group member, bass guitarist Verdine White, wrote on Instagram alongside images of Fred playing the drums and posing with the six-time Grammy-winning group. Bo Hopkins - The "American Graffiti" and "The Wild Bunch" actor died May 28 on 84 Jossara Jinaro - The "Judging Amy" and "ER" actress died April 27 at 48 Wilko Johnson - The Dr. Feelgood. Johnny Cash (1932-2003) Photo by Scott Gries/Getty Images Johnny Cash is one of the most influential and prolific recording artists of all time. At the age of 5 and a half, she landed the role of Wednesday in the first adaptation of the Charles Addams New Yorker cartoons. He released his first official mix tape - I Am Mr Mosely - in October 2015. He was 64. Singer Chester Bennington, a member of the group Linkin Park, committed suicide in 2017. Tom Verlaine, the Television founding member and frontman, died at age 73 in January. . Photo: Ebet Roberts/Redferns; Christopher Polk/Getty; Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty, Rob Latour/Variety/Penske Media via Getty. After her parents' divorce, she moved first to New York, and then to a posh home in Beverly. 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