Stars We’ve Loved And Lost

Harris Yulin, Actor in ‘Scarface,’ ‘Ozark’ & ‘Frasier,’ Dies at 87
He also appeared in ’24,’ ‘Ghostbusters II,’ and many more TV shows and movies.

Brian Wilson, Beach Boys Songwriter and Visionary, Dead at 82
He was a cofounding member of the Beach Boys.

Chris Robinson, ‘General Hospital’ & ‘Bold and the Beautiful’ Actor, Dies at 86
He also starred in the ABC drama ’12 O’Clock High.’

Sly Stone, Frontman of Sly and the Family Stone, Dies at 82
He has inspired generations of musicians.

Jonathan Joss Dies in Shooting: ‘Parks and Recreation’ & ‘King of the Hill Actor Was 59
The actor reportedly got into an argument with a neighbor that turned fatal.

Valerie Mahaffey Dies: ‘The Doctors’ & ‘Northern Exposure’ Star Was 71
Mahaffey, also known for ‘Desperate Housewives’ and ‘Young Sheldon,’ was one of America’s ‘most endearing actresses,’ her husband said.

Loretta Swit, Best Known for ‘M*A*S*H,’ Dies at 87
She played Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan.

Guitarist Rick Derringer, Best Known for “Hang On Sloopy” & Edgar Winter Group’s Hit “Frankenstein,” Dies at 77
His guitar skills defined several decades, earning him hits like “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo” among others.

‘Tenafly’ & ‘Perry Mason’ Actor James McEachin Dies at 94
He also wrote several books, had a career in music and appeared in four films with Clint Eastwood.

‘Cheers’ Star George Wendt Dies at 76
George Wendt has died. The actor known for playing Norm Peterson on Cheers and the real-life uncle of Jason Sudeikis was 76.

Joe Don Baker, Star of ‘Walking Tall,’ Dies at 89
He was also known for his roles in several James Bond movies.

Charley Scalies, ‘The Wire’ and ‘The Sopranos’ Actor, Dies at 84
He passed away after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.

Priscilla Pointer, ‘Dallas’ and ‘Carrie’ Actress and Mother of Amy Irving, Dies at 100
After beginning her career as a Broadway star, she found a niche on screen playing mothers.

Lar Park Lincoln, ‘Knots Landing’ & ‘Friday the 13th Part VII’ Actress, Dies at 63
She also appeared in ‘Murder, She Wrote’ and ‘Beverly Hills, 90210.’

Lulu Roman of ‘Hee Haw’ Dies at 78, Stars Share Their Fond Memories
Crystal Gayle, Lee Greenwood, Misty Rowe and more share sweet memories of the late gospel singer and comedian.

Pro Football Hall of Famer and Chicago Bears Great Steve McMichael Dies at 67
‘Mongo’ played on the legendary 1985 Super Bowl champion Chicago Bears and became a pro wrestler after football.

Prolific Game Show Host Wink Martindale Dies at 91
He was also good friends with Elvis Presley, whom he played frequently on his radio show.

Blondie Drummer Clem Burke Dies at 70: Duran Duran, Nile Rodgers, The Romantics and More Pay Tribute
“He lived his dream,” says Blondie guitarist Chris Stein.

‘Dennis the Menace’ Star Jay North Dies: Actor Was 73 & Battling Cancer
The actor was battling colorectal cancer before his death.

1960s Singer Johnny Tillotson Dies at 86
He was best known for his hit song “Poetry in Motion.”

Val Kilmer Dies: ‘Batman’ Actor & Star of ‘Top Gun’ Was 65
The star was also known for his turn as Jim Morrison in ‘The Doors.’

Richard Chamberlain Dies: ‘Dr. Kildare’ & ‘The Thorn Birds’ Star Was 90
The actor also earned acclaim for his work on stage and in the first ‘Shogun’ adaptation.

George Foreman Dies: Heavyweight Boxing Champion Was 76
A former colleague remembers the Olympic gold medalist as ‘a great fighter and a far, far greater human being.’

David Hasselhoff’s Ex-Wife, Pamela Bach, Dies at 62
They starred alongside each other in ‘Baywatch.’

Dolly Parton’s Husband, Carl Dean, Dies at 82
The pair had been together for more than 60 years.

David Johansen Dies: New York Dolls Singer & ‘Scrooged’ Actor Was 75
Johansen was also famous for covering the song ‘Hot Hot Hot’ under the alter-ego Buster Poindexter.

Gene Hackman, His Wife & Dog Found Dead at Their New Mexico Home
The ‘French Connection’ and ‘Unforgiven’ actor was 95.

Michelle Trachtenberg Dies: ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ & ‘All My Children’ Star Was 39
She was also in the 1996 film ‘Harriet the Spy.’

John Lawlor, ‘Phyllis’ & ‘The Facts of Life’ Actor, Dies at 83
He also appeared in ‘Breaking Bad’ and ‘Godless.

Isley Brothers Musician Chris Jasper Dies at 73
The singer, songwriter and keyboard player helped the Isley Brothers transform their sound in the ’70s.