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As the year is coming to a close, we remember all the stars who passed away, leaving their legacy and projects behind to be remembered by.<\/p>\n
James Ransone<\/strong><\/p>\n The star of series like \u201cThe Wire\u201d and films like \u201cSinister\u201d and \u201cIt Chapter Two,\u201d died at 46-years-old on Dec. 19 by suicide.<\/p>\n Gil Gerard<\/strong><\/p>\n Known for his role as Capt. William \u201cBuck\u201d Rogers, on the TV series \u201cBuck Rogers in the 25th Century,\u201d Gerard died on Dec. 16 of cancer. He was 82.<\/p>\n Anthony Geary<\/strong><\/p>\n Known for his role of Luke across five decades of \u201cGeneral Hospital,\u201d Geary died on Dec. 14 at 78 in the Netherlands following an operation three days prior.<\/p>\n Rob Reiner<\/strong><\/p>\n The legendary filmmaker and his wife, Michele, were found dead in their Brentwood, CA home on Dec. 14. Their son, Nick Reiner, has been charged with murder in connection with the deaths. Rob was 78, and Michele was 70.<\/p>\n Jeff Garcia<\/strong><\/p>\n The stand-up comedian who voiced Sheen Est\u00e9vez on \u201cThe Adventures of Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius,\u201d died at 50 years old on Dec. 10.<\/p>\n Sophie Kinsella<\/strong><\/p>\n The British author behind the \u201cConfessions of a Shopaholic\u201d book series died at 55 years old on Dec. 9 from an aggressive form of brain cancer.<\/p>\n Raul Malo<\/strong><\/p>\n The lead singer of the Latin-country band Mavericks died on Dec. 8 at 60 years old after struggling with colon cancer.<\/p>\n Steve Cropper<\/strong><\/p>\n The two-time Grammy winner and Booker T. & the M.G.\u2019s and Stax Records guitarist died on Dec. 3 at 84-years-old. A cause of death has not been revealed.<\/p>\n Jimmy Cliff<\/strong><\/p>\n The reggae pioneer and Jamaican native died on Nov. 24 at 81-years-old from pneumonia, his wife revealed.<\/p>\n Cleto Escobedo III<\/strong><\/p>\n The longtime friend and bandleader for \u201cJimmy Kimmel Live!\u201d died unexpectedly at the age of 59 on Nov. 11 from cardiogenic shock, which resulted from complications after a liver transplant.<\/p>\n Sally Kirkland<\/strong><\/p>\n The star of films like \u201cAnna,\u201d \u201cJFK,\u201d and \u201cBruce Almighty,\u201d died on Nov. 11 at 84-years-old from complications from dementia and multiple severe infections.<\/p>\n Diane Ladd<\/strong><\/p>\n The three-time Oscar-nominated actress of films like \u201cChinatown,\u201d \u201cAlice Doesn\u2019t Live Here Anymore,\u201d and \u201cWild at Heart,\u201d who was also the mother of actress Laura Dern, died at 89-years-old on Nov. 3 from chronic hypoxic respiratory failure.<\/p>\n Floyd Roger Myers Jr.<\/strong><\/p>\n Myers played the younger version of Will Smith\u2019s character on \u201cThe Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,\u201d died on Oct. 29 from a heart attack at only 42-years-old.<\/p>\n June Lockhart<\/strong><\/p>\n Known for her roles in \u201cLassie\u201d and \u201cLost in Space,\u201d died at 100-years-old from natural causes.<\/p>\n Ace Frehley<\/strong><\/p>\n The original lead guitarist for the rock band Kiss died on Oct. 16 after falling at his home in Morristown, N.J. He was 74-years-old.<\/p>\n D\u2019Angelo<\/strong><\/p>\n The musician whose influence helped usher in the neo-soul movement of the 1990s died on Oct. 14 after a private battle with cancer. He was 51-years-old.<\/p>\n Diane Keaton<\/strong><\/p>\n The Oscar-winning actress known for her iconic roles in \u201cAnnie Hall,\u201d \u201cThe First Wives Club,\u201d \u201cThe Godfather,\u201d and many, many more, died at 79-years-old on Oct. 11 from pneumonia.<\/p>\n Kimberly H\u00e9bert Gregory<\/strong><\/p>\n Best known for her role on the HBO comedy \u201cVice Principals,\u201d Gregory died on Oct. 3 at just 52-years-old. No cause of death was disclosed.<\/p>\n Jane Goodall<\/strong><\/p>\n The legendary zoologist who dedicated her life to studying chimpanzees died at 91-years-old on Oct. 1 from natural causes.<\/p>\n Joshua Allen<\/strong><\/p>\n The season 4 winner of \u201cSo You Think You Can Dance\u201d died at the age of 36 on Sept. 30 after being struck by a train in Fort Worth, TX.<\/p>\n Chris Dreja<\/strong><\/p>\n The cofounder of the British rock band Yardbirds died on Sept. 25 after having numerous strokes. He was 78.<\/p>\n Elaine Merk Binder<\/strong><\/p>\n One of the last surviving Munchkin performers in \u201cThe Wizard of Oz\u201d died at 94-years-old on Sept. 22.<\/p>\n Robert Redford<\/strong><\/p>\n The Oscar-winner known for his roles in \u201cButch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,\u201d \u201cAll the President\u2019s Men,\u201d and \u201cThe Sting,\u201d who also founded the Sundance Film Festival, died at his home in Utah on Sept. 16. No cause of death has been revealed.<\/p>\n Bobby Hart<\/strong><\/p>\n The songwriter who gave the band The Monkees their sound died at 86-years-old on Sept. 12. Rick Davies<\/strong><\/p>\n The co-founder and vocalist of the English rock band Supertramp died on Sept. 5 at 81-years-old from a type of blood cancer that he battled for over a decade.<\/p>\n Graham Greene<\/strong><\/p>\n The Oscar-nominated actor known for his role in \u201cDances with Wolves\u201d died on Sept. 1 at 73-years-old from natural causes.<\/p>\n Jerry Adler<\/strong><\/p>\n The actor who played Herman \u201cHesh\u201d Rabkin on \u201cThe Sopranos\u201d for six seasons, died peacefully in his sleep on Aug. 23 at 96-years-old.<\/p>\n Terence Stamp<\/strong><\/p>\n The British actor who played villain General Zod in \u201cSuperman\u201d and \u201cSuperman II\u201d died at 87-years-old on Aug. 17. A cause of death has not been released.<\/p>\n Tristan Rogers<\/strong><\/p>\n Known for his long run playing Robert Scorpio on more than 1,400 episodes of \u201cGeneral Hospital,\u201d died on Aug. 15 at 79-years-old after a battle with lung cancer.<\/p>\n Danielle Spencer<\/strong><\/p>\n Jon Miyahara<\/strong><\/p>\n Known for playing Brett on \u201cSuperstore,\u201d Miyahara died on Aug. 6, aged 83, from cardiopulmonary arrest, which was caused by heart failure.<\/p>\n Loni Anderson<\/strong><\/p>\n The Emmy-nominated star of the sitcom \u201cWKRP in Cincinnati,\u201d died at 79-years-old on Aug. 3 from metastatic uterine leiomyosarcoma.<\/p>\n Kelley Mack<\/strong><\/p>\n Best known for playing Addy on \u201cThe Walking Dead,\u201d Mack died on Aug. 2 at only 33-years-old from a rare and aggressive brain and spinal cord tumor.<\/p>\n Jeannie Seely<\/strong><\/p>\n The country icon and Grammy-winning singer of \u201cDon\u2019t Touch Me,\u201d died at 85-years-old on Aug. 1 due to an intestinal infection.<\/p>\n Paul Mario Day<\/strong><\/p>\n The original vocalist for Iron Maiden died on July 29 after a long battle with cancer. He was 69.<\/p>\n Hulk Hogan<\/strong><\/p>\n The wrestler who brought the sport to the mainstream died on July 24 from cardiac arrest at his home in Clearwater, FL. He was 71.<\/p>\n Chuck Mangione<\/strong><\/p>\n Ozzy Osbourne<\/strong><\/p>\n The Black Sabbath frontman and reality star died on July 22 at the age of 76, weeks after his legendary band performed a farewell show in their hometown.<\/p>\n Malcolm-Jamal Warner<\/strong><\/p>\n Known for playing Theodore Huxtable on \u201cThe Cosby Show,\u201d Warner tragically died from an accidental drowning in Costa Rica at 54-years-old.<\/p>\n Robbie Pardlo<\/strong><\/p>\n A member of the R&B group City High, Pardlo died on July 17 at 46-years-old. The cause of death was not revealed.<\/p>\n Connie Francis<\/strong><\/p>\n Known for dominating the charts in the late 1950s and early \u201860s with \u201cPretty Little Baby\u201d and \u201cStupid Cupid,\u201d Francis died at 87-years-old on July 16 from pneumonia, which developed after she was hospitalized for a fractured hip.<\/p>\n Eileen Fulton<\/strong><\/p>\n Dubbed one of the first \u201cbad girls\u201d on daytime television, Fulton died on July 14 at her home in Asheville, N.C., after \u201ca period of declining health.\u201d She was 91.<\/p>\n Julian McMahon<\/strong><\/p>\n The son of former Australian prime minister William McMahon and best known as an actor for headlining \u201cNip\/Tuck,\u201d McMahon died the week of July 4th at age 56 after a battle with cancer.<\/p>\n Michael Madsen<\/strong><\/p>\n The actor best known for his collaborations with Quentin Tarantino died from cardiac arrest at his home in Los Angeles. He was 67.<\/p>\n Sophia Hutchins<\/strong><\/p>\n Caitlyn Jenner\u2019s manager and close friend, who appeared in \u201cI Am Cait,\u201d tragically died at 29-years-old from an ATV accident.<\/p>\n Kenneth Colley<\/strong><\/p>\n Known for his role as Admiral Piett in the original \u201cStar Wars\u2019 trilogy, Colley died on June 30 at 8-years-old from pneumonia after contracting COVID-19.<\/p>\n Rick Hurst<\/strong><\/p>\n Best known for playing Deputy Cletus Hogg on \u201cThe Dukes of Hazzard,\u201d Hurst died at age 79. No cause of death has been revealed.<\/p>\n Joe Marinelli<\/strong><\/p>\n The actor most known for his work on \u201cGeneral Hospital,\u201d \u201cSanta Barbara,\u201d and \u201cThe Morning Show,\u201d Marinelli died at the age of 68 on June 22 following a battle with stomach cancer.<\/p>\n Lynn Hamilton<\/strong><\/p>\n The actress who starred on \u201cThe Waltons\u201d died on June 18 at 95-years-old from natural causes.<\/p>\n Anne Burrell<\/strong><\/p>\n The celebrity chef known for hosting \u201cWorst Cooks in America\u201d died from suicide on June 17 at 55-years-old.<\/p>\n David Hekili Kenui Bell<\/strong><\/p>\n Best known for his role in the live-action version of \u201cLilo & Stitch,\u201d Bell died on June 12, just three weeks after the release of his movie. He was just 46. Ananda Lewis<\/strong><\/p>\n Lewis, who was known for hosting BET\u2019s \u201cTeen Summit\u201d and MTV shows such as \u201cTotal Request Live,\u201d died on June 11 after a battle with breast cancer. She was 52.<\/p>\n Brian Wilson<\/strong><\/p>\n The influential Beach Boys co-founder and songwriter died at 82-years-old on June 11 from respiratory arrest.<\/p>\n Sly Stone<\/strong><\/p>\n The legendary singer-songwriter who led his band The Family Stone died on June 9 at 82 after battling COPD and other health issues.<\/p>\n Jonathan Joss<\/strong><\/p>\n Best known for voicing John Redcorn on \u201cKing of the Hill\u201d and as Chief Ken Hotate on \u201cParks and Recreation,\u201d Joss died on June 1 after being shot in San Antonio. He was 59.<\/p>\n Valerie Mahaffey<\/strong><\/p>\n Loretta Swit<\/strong><\/p>\n Ed Gale<\/strong><\/p>\n The man who provided the physical performance behind Chucky, the killer doll, in the \u201cChild\u2019s Play\u201d movies, died on May 27 at 61-years-old. No cause of death has been revealed.<\/p>\n Phil Robertson<\/strong><\/p>\n The star of the reality series, \u201cDuck Dynasty,\u201d died on May 25 at 70-years-old following a battle with Alzheimer\u2019s.<\/p>\n George Wendt<\/strong><\/p>\n Appearing in all 11 seasons of \u201cCheers,\u201d the beloved actor died at 76-years-old on May 20 from cardiac arrest.<\/p>\n Lorna Raver<\/strong><\/p>\n Morris the Alligator<\/strong><\/p>\n Known for wrestling Adam Sandler in \u201cHappy Gilmore,\u201d Morris the Alligator died of natural causes on May 11. He was 80-100 years old.<\/p>\n Charley Scalies<\/strong><\/p>\n Known for his roles as Thomas \u201cHorseface\u201d Pakusa on \u201cThe Wire\u201d and as Tony Soprano\u2019s football coach in \u201cThe Sopranos,\u201d Scalies died on May 1, aged 84, following a long battle with Alzheimer\u2019s.<\/p>\n Ruth Buzzi<\/strong><\/p>\n Remembered as the purse-wielding spinster Gladys Ormphby on \u201cLaugh-In,\u201d Buzzi died at 88-years-old on May 1 after a battle with Alzheimer\u2019s.<\/p>\n Jill Sobule<\/strong><\/p>\n Priscilla Pointer<\/strong><\/p>\n The star of \u201cCarrie,\u201d \u201cDallas,\u201d and the mother of actress Amy Irving, died peacefully in her sleep at 100-years-old on April 28.<\/p>\n Jiggly Caliente<\/strong><\/p>\n After rising to fame on \u201cRuPaul\u2019s Drag Race,\u201d Jiggly died on April 27 at just 44-years-old following complications from a severe infection that led to the amputation of part of her leg.<\/p>\n Lar Park Lincoln<\/strong><\/p>\n Pope Francis<\/strong><\/p>\n Wink Martindale<\/strong><\/p>\n The longtime radio and TV personality known for hosting \u201cTic-Tac-Dough\u201d and \u201cGambit\u201d died at 91-years-old on April 15 from complications related to lymphoma.<\/p>\n Patrick Adiarte<\/strong><\/p>\n Nicky Katt<\/strong><\/p>\n Best known for his roles in \u201cDazed and Confused,\u201d \u201cBoston Public,\u201d and \u201cBoiler Room,\u201d Katt died at 54-years-old on April 8. His death was ruled a suicide.<\/p>\n Clem Burke<\/strong><\/p>\n Jay North<\/strong><\/p>\n The titular star of the classic CBS sitcom \u201cDennis the Menace,\u201d died on April 6 at 73-years-old after a years-long battle with cancer.<\/p>\n Val Kilmer<\/strong><\/p>\n The star of \u201cTop Gun\u201d and \u201cBatman Forever,\u201d died on April 1 from pneumonia at 65-years-old.<\/p>\n Patty Maloney<\/strong><\/p>\n Richard Chamberlain<\/strong><\/p>\n Known for his role as Dr. Kildare, on the show of the same name, Chamberlain died on March 29 at 90-years-old from complications following a stroke.<\/p>\n Denis Arndt<\/strong><\/p>\n The actor who appeared in \u201cBasic Instinct\u201d and \u201cS.W.A.T.,\u201d died on March 25, aged 86. No cause of death was revealed.<\/p>\n George Foreman<\/strong><\/p>\n Jack Lilley<\/strong><\/p>\n Bruce Glover<\/strong><\/p>\n Simon Fisher-Becker<\/strong><\/p>\n Pamela Bach-Hasselhoff<\/strong><\/p>\n An actress and the ex-wife of David Hasselhoff died on March 5 at 62-years-old from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.<\/p>\n Angie Stone<\/strong><\/p>\n The R&B soul singer behind the hit \u201cWish I Didn\u2019t Miss You,\u201d tragically died in a car accident on March 1 at 63-years-old.<\/p>\n Gene Hackman<\/strong><\/p>\n The two-time Oscar-winning actor for the movies \u201cThe French Connection\u201d and \u201cUnforgiven\u201d was found dead at his home, along with his wife Betsy Arakawa, on Feb. 26. He was 95-years-old.<\/p>\n Michelle Trachtenberg<\/strong><\/p>\n Known for her roles in \u201cHarriet the Spy,\u201d \u201cBuffy the Vampire Slayer,\u201d and \u201cGossip Girl,\u201d Trachtenberg died on Feb. 26 at just 39-years-old from complications from diabetes.<\/p>\n Roberta Flack<\/strong><\/p>\n One of the most beloved R&B singers in history, Flack died Feb. 24 at 88-years-old from cardiac arrest, following complications from ALS.<\/p>\n Chris Jasper<\/strong><\/p>\n The Isley Brothers member who performed on songs like \u201cFor the Love of You\u201d and \u201cCaravan of Love\u201d died on Feb. 23, aged 73, following a battle with cancer.<\/p>\n Lynne Marie Stewart<\/strong><\/p>\n Voletta Wallace<\/strong><\/p>\n Jerry Butler<\/strong><\/p>\n The soul-singer known as Iceman died at 85-years-old on Feb. 20 from Parkinson\u2019s disease.<\/p>\n Alice Hirson<\/strong><\/p>\n Known for her work on soap operas and for playing Ellen DeGeneres\u2019 mother on the \u201890s sitcom, \u201cEllen,\u201d Hirson died of natural causes on Feb. 14. She was 95.<\/p>\n Peter Navy Tuiasosopo<\/strong><\/p>\n Known for his roles in \u201cNew Girl,\u201d \u201cMagnum P.I.,\u201d among others, Tuiasosopo died at 61-years-old on Feb. 10 from heart complications.<\/p>\n Tony Roberts<\/strong><\/p>\n Best known for playing Woody Allen\u2019s best friend in \u201cAnnie Hall,\u201d Roberts died on Feb. 7 at 85-years-old after complications from lung cancer.<\/p>\n Lynn Ban<\/strong><\/p>\n The celebrated jewelry designer who starred on Netflix\u2019s \u201cBling Empire: New York\u201d died on Jan. 20, just weeks after undergoing emergency brain surgery following a ski accident. She was 52.<\/p>\n John Sykes<\/strong><\/p>\n The guitarist from bands Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy died at 65-years-old on Jan. 20 after a battle with cancer.<\/p>\n Francisco San Martin<\/strong><\/p>\n The soap actor who appeared on \u201cDays of Our Lives\u201d and \u201cThe Bold and the Beautiful\u201d died on Jan. 16 at 39-years-old. His death was ruled a suicide.<\/p>\n Joan Plowright<\/strong><\/p>\n The stage and screen actress and widow of Laurence Olivier, died at 95-years-old on Jan. 16.<\/p>\n David Lynch<\/strong><\/p>\n The acclaimed filmmaker behind \u201cTwin Peaks,\u201d \u201cMulholland Drive,\u201d and \u201cBlue Velvet\u201d died at 78-years-old on Jan. 15 from complications from a lung disease.<\/p>\n Tony Slattery<\/strong><\/p>\n The British actor and comedian, most known from \u201cWhose Line Is It Anyway?,\u201d died on Jan. 14 at 65-years-old after suffering a heart attack two days prior.<\/p>\n Leslie Charleson<\/strong><\/p>\n The actress best known for her role as Monica Quartermaine on \u201cGeneral Hospital,\u201d died at 79-years-old on Jan. 12 from a traumatic brain injury,<\/p>\n The Vivienne<\/strong><\/p>\n The drag queen who won the inaugural season of \u201cRuPaul\u2019s Drag Race UK\u201d died on Jan. 5 at just 32-years-old.<\/p>\n Jeff Baena<\/strong><\/p>\n Wayne Osmond<\/strong><\/p>\n The singer and musician known for performing alongside his siblings as a member of the Osmond Brothers, died on Jan. 1 at 73-years-old from complications from a stroke.<\/p>\n Follow us @tnndentertainment<\/a> on Instagram. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n