Stars We’ve Loved And Lost
Brazilian Pop Pioneer Sérgio Mendes Dies at Age 83
He was an international bossa nova ambassador and was best known for his hit song “Mas Que Nada.”
James Darren, ‘Gidget’ & ‘T.J. Hooker’ Star, Dies at 88
He also appeared in ‘Star Trek: Deep Space Nine’ and ‘The Time Tunnel.’
Betty A. Bridges Dies: ‘Good Times’ Actress & Mother to Todd Bridges Was 83
Betty A. Bridges has died. The mother of Todd Bridges who was known for roles in ‘ER,’ ‘Hill Street Blues,’ ‘Good Times,’ and more was 83.
Liberace’s Lover Scott Thorson Dies at 65
Thorson met Liberace when he was just a teen.
‘This Old House’ Star Roger Cook Dies at 70
“Roger was very kind, built up a good company, and knew so much about everything in the yard from lawns to stone walls.”
Legendary Talk Show Host Phil Donahue Dies at 88
Donahue’s family confirmed the star passed away peacefully on Sunday night (August 18) following a long illness.
Jack Russell, Singer of Great White, Dies at 63
The news comes after he just announced his retirement a month ago.
Peter Marshall Dies: ‘Hollywood Squares’ Host Was 98
In his earlier career, Marshall did guest bits on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ and ‘Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In.’
Pop Star Greg Kihn, Best Known for the Song ‘Jeopardy,’ Dies at 75
“Weird Al” Yankovic parodied his hit song.
Famous Amos Cookies Founder Wally Amos Dies at 88
In 1981, he appeared in the ‘Taxi’ episode “Latka’s Cookies.”
Gena Rowlands Dies: ‘The Notebook’ Star & Honorary Oscar Winner Was 94
The ‘Gloria’ and ‘Peyton Place’ actress had Alzheimer’s disease.
Comedian & Game Show Icon Mitzi McCall Dies at 91
She most famously appeared on the same day as the Beatles on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ and it did not go well.
Golf Legend Chi Chi Rodriguez Dies at 88, Fans React
Fans mourn the passing of one of golf’s most colorful, entertaining personalities.
Robert Logan Dies: ’77 Sunset Strip’ Actor Was 82
The actor’s family chose to reveal the news of his passing months after it happened.
‘Halloween’ Actor Charles Cyphers Dies at 85
Cyphers is best known as Sheriff Brackett in John Carpenter’s 1978 horror film ‘Halloween.’
Randal Malone, Star of MTV Game Show ‘Singled Out,’ Dies at 66
He is perhaps best known for his appearances on the MTV dating show ‘Singled Out,’ where he portrayed various characters across the show’s three seasons.
Francine Pascal, Creator of ‘Sweet Valley High’ Series, Dies at 92
The series has 181 books!
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.