Stars We’ve Loved And Lost
Wayne Northrop, ‘Dynasty’ & ‘Days of Our Lives’ Star, Dies at 77
The Soap star was the original Roman Brady on ‘Days.’
Earl Holliman, ‘Police Woman’ & ‘Twilight Zone’ Actor, Dies at 96
He also appeared in ‘Gunsmoke,’ ‘The Fugitive,’ ‘Murder, She Wrote,’ and more.
Comedy Writer/Director Jim Abrahams, Best Known for ‘Airplane!’ & ‘Naked Gun,’ Dies at 80
He was known for his wild and silly comedies.
Alice Brock, Inspiration for the Arlo Guthrie Song “Alice’s Restaurant Massacree,” Dies at 83
She is the inspiration for a beloved Thanksgiving song.
Chuck Woolery Dies: Former ‘Wheel of Fortune’ and ‘Love Connection’ Host Was 83
The game show legend passed away on Saturday.
Dan Hennessey, ‘Care Bears’ and ‘Inspector Gadget’ Voice Actor, Dies at 82
He was battling Parkinson’s disease.
Vic Flick, Guitarist Who Performed the James Bond Theme Song, Dies at 87
He also played with some pretty big names over the years.
Bee Gees Original Drummer Colin Petersen Dead at 78
He was the first non-family member to join the Bee Gees.
Dexys Midnight Runners’ Andy Leek Dies at 66 Just Days After Marrying
He battled Parkinson’s disease.
Tony Todd, Star of ‘Candyman’ & ‘Final Destination,’ Dies at 69
‘Candyman’ costar Virginia Madsen called the actor ‘a truly poetic man’ with ‘a voice that made it easy to swoon.’
Quincy Jones Dies: Legendary Music Producer Was 91
He worked with Michael Jackson and Frank Sinatra, and composed the themes to ‘Ironside,’ ‘Sanford and Son,’ and ‘Roots.’
Teri Garr, Star of ‘Tootsie’ & ‘Young Frankenstein,’ Dies at 79
She retired from acting in 2011.
David Harris, Actor in ‘The Warriors,’ ‘Law & Order’ & ‘NYPD Blue,’ Dies at 75
He passed away after a battle with cancer.
Grateful Dead Bassist Phil Lesh Dies at 84
The Dead cofounder never stopped making music.
‘The Love Boat’ Theme Singer Jack Jones Dies at 86
He also sang “Lollipops and Roses” and 1964’s “Wives and Lovers.”
Original ‘Tarzan’ TV Actor Ron Ely Dead at 86
He made his screen debut with a bit role in ‘South Pacific.’
‘Baywatch’ Star Michael Newman Dies at 68 After Battle With Parkinson’s
His close friend confirmed the news.
Iron Maiden’s Original Singer Paul Di’Anno Dies at 66
He was the lead singer during the band’s formative years.
Mitzi Gaynor, Star of ‘South Pacific’ & Las Vegas Entertainer, Dies at 93
She moved on from movies to Las Vegas entertainment, collaborating with Bob Mackie for amazing costumes.
John Lasell, Best Known for ‘The Twilight Zone’ and ‘Dark Shadows,’ Dies at 95
He played a vampire hunter in the ’60s version of ‘Dark Shadows.’
Robert F. Kennedy’s Widow Ethel Kennedy Dies at 96
She suffered from a stroke last week.
Allman Brothers Band Member Johnny Neel Dies at 70
He suffered from a stroke about five years ago.
Cissy Houston, Mother of Whitney & Grammy-Winning Gospel Star, Dies at 91
The singer, who backed some of the most important musicians of the 20th century, died Monday morning at her home in New Jersey.
John Amos Dies: ‘Good Times’ & ‘Coming to America’ Star Was 84
The actor became a household name when he starred in ‘Good Times’ and as the elder version of Kunta Kinte in the celebrated miniseries Roots.
Ken Page, Voice of Oogie Boogie in ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas,’ Dies at 70
“Ken Page has passed onto the next show.”
Pete Rose Dies: MLB Legend Was 83
He holds the MLB record for most career hits.
Grammy-Winning Musician & ‘A Star Is Born’ Actor Kris Kristofferson Dies at 88
The award-winning actor and singer-songwriter had been battling health issues for a number of years.
‘Days of Our Lives’ Veteran Drake Hogestyn Dies at 70
In a statement, Hogestyn’s family praised him as ‘the most amazing husband, father, papa, and actor’ who loved performing for ‘Days’ fans.
Maggie Smith Dies: Oscar-Winning ‘Harry Potter’ & ‘Downton Abbey’ Star Was 89
Smith’s sons Chris Larkin and Toby Stephens revealed the Oscar winner “passed away peacefully” early Friday morning (September 27) in the hospital.
Freddie Salem of the Outlaws Dies at 70
He was an icon in the Southern rock genre.