Stars We’ve Loved And Lost
British Blues Legend John Mayall Dead at 90
He worked with many musicians like Eric Clapton and Mick Taylor, plus pre-Fleetwood Mac Peter Green, John McVie and Mick Fleetwood in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
Abdul “Duke” Fakir, the Last Surviving Member of Motown Legends the Four Tops, Dies at 88 in Detroit
He kept the band going until earlier this year.
Bob Newhart Dies: Iconic Comedian & Star of ‘The Bob Newhart Show’ Was 94
The comedian got his start in television when he appeared on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ in the 1960s, performing standup.
Kobe Bryant’s Dad Joe Bryant Dies at 69
His son Kobe died tragically in 2020.
James B. Sikking Dies: ‘Hill Street Blues’ & ‘Doogie Howser’ Star Was 90
He also appeared in ‘M*A*S*H,’ ‘Columbo,’ ‘General Hospital,’ and more.
Shannen Doherty Dies: Star of ‘Beverly Hills, 90210’ & ’Charmed’ Was 53
Shannen Doherty has died. The actress was also known for ‘Heathers’ and ‘Mallrats’ was 53.
Fitness Guru Richard Simmons Dead at 76
The fitness guru was known for his boisterous personality personality.
Dr. Ruth Westheimer, Renowned Sex Therapist, Dies at 96
The 4-foot-7 psychologist turned heads with her frank discussion of sex and sexuality on the airwaves.
Shelley Duvall Best Known For ‘The Shining’ Dead at 75
The actress died in her sleep, her life partner revealed.
Pat Colbert Dies: ‘Dallas’ & ‘Fall Guy’ Actress Was 77
The actress appeared in the final eight seasons of the primetime CBS soap opera.
‘Candid Camera’ Star Joan Benedict Dies at 96
She was also known for being married to the late Rod Steiger.
Joe Bonsall, Longtime Member of the Oak Ridge Boys, Dies at 76
He was suffering from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.
Joe Egan of Stealers Wheel, Dies at 77
He had two solo albums before he quit music altogether.
Tom Fowler, Bassist for Frank Zappa & Ray Charles Dies at 73
He also played in a band with his brothers.
Jon Landau, ‘Avatar’ & ‘Titanic’ Producer, Dies at 63 — James Cameron, Kate Winslet React
Landau’s collaborations with filmmaker James Cameron include three of the five highest-grossing movies of all time.
Singer-Songwriter Buzz Cason, Best Known for ‘Everlasting Love’ Dies at 84
He leaves behind an incredible song as his legacy.
Oscar-Winning Screenwriter Robert Towne Dies at 89
He was a celebrated screenwriter and script doctor.
Country Star Rusty Golden, Son of The Oak Ridge Boy’s William Golden, Dies at Age 65
The gospel singer was named after his Country Music Hall of fame father.
Martin Mull Dies: ‘Clue’ & ‘Roseanne’ Star Was 80
“He was never not funny,” his daughter, Maggie Mull, wrote.
Kinky Friedman, Quick-Witted Country Musician & Writer Dies at 79
He battled with Parkinson’s disease.
Bill Cobbs Dies: ‘Demolition Man’ & ‘Greenleaf’ Star Was 90
The actor was also known for his roles in ‘Air Bud’ and ‘Night at the Museum.’
Spencer Milligan, ‘Land Of The Lost’ & ‘General Hospital’ Star, Dies at 86
According to an obituary on the Huehns Funeral Home website, Milligan passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024.
Al Schultz, Makeup Artist for Nostalgic CBS Shows & Husband of Vicki Lawrence Dies at 82
He became the Head of West Coast CBS Makeup at just 30 years old.
Donald Sutherland Dies: ‘Dirty Dozen’ & ‘Hunger Games’ Star, Father of Kiefer Sutherland Was 88
The celebrated actor, father of Kiefer Sutherland, died in Miami on Thursday.
Remembering ‘Sopranos’ Star James Gandolfini 11 Years After His Death
James Gandolfini most famously played the troubled crime boss, passed away in 2013.
Baseball Legend Willie Mays Dies at 93 – Fans and Friends Pay Tribute
His passing was announced on Tuesday (June 18) by the San Francisco Giants and later confirmed by Mays’ son, Michael.
‘West Side Story’ Star Tony Mordente Dies at 88
His ex-wife and ‘West Side Story’ co-star Chita Rivera preceded him in death earlier this year.
Mark James, Songwriter Behind ‘Suspicious Minds’ & ‘Hooked on a Feeling,’ Dies at 83
He also penned ‘Always On My Mind’ and ‘It’s Only Love.’
William Russell, ‘The Adventures of Sir Lancelot’ & ‘Doctor Who’ Original Cast Member, Dies at 99
He also starred in ‘The Great Escape’ and ‘Superman’ (1978)
2 Live Crew Rapper, Brother Marquis Dies at 58
The group was often controversial for their sexually explicit lyrics.