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Notable Names
Jan 2021




Gregory Sierra
Jan. 25, 1937-Jan. 4, 2021



Gregory Sierra (top row, far right) and his fellow cast members
from "Barney Miller"
Columbia Pictures Television


Character actor Gregory Sierra, known for his roles as Julio Fuentes
on TV’s “Sanford and Son” and Det. Sgt. Chano Amenguale on “Barney Miller,”
and died on Jan. 4 from cancer.
He was 83 years old.




Tanya Roberts
Oct. 15, 1955-Jan. 4, 2021



Tanya Roberts circa 1984
Sobli/RDB/ullstein bild via Getty Images


Actress and model Tanya Roberts — known for her roles as Midge
in “That ’70s Show” and a Bond Girl in 1985’s “A View to Kill” —
died on Jan. 4, one day after her publicist mistakenly announced her
death prematurely. The 65-year-old passed peacefully
at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles, where she’d been hospitalized
since Christmas Eve after collapsing at her home following a hike.




Deezer D (Dearon Thompson)
March 10, 1965-Jan. 7, 2021




Deezer D in 1997
Getty Images


Deezer D, who played nurse Malik McGrath on the medical drama “ER”
and also had a career in hip-hop, died on Jan. 7 at the age of 55.
His brother told TMZ the family believes Deezer died of a heart attack
following major heart surgery roughly a decade earlier.




Marion Ramsey
May 10, 1947-Jan. 7, 2021



Marion Ramsey with Lance Kinsey and
Art Metrano in "Police Academy 2"
Warner Bros.


“Police Academy” star Marion Ramsey — who famously played
Officer Laverne Hooks in the beloved comedies — died at the
age of 73 on Jan. 7.




John Henry Matthew Reilly
(Nov 11, 1934 – Jan 9, 2021)




John Reilly in an old episode of "General Hospital"
ABC


Soap star John Reilly — famed for his longtime role as retired spy
Sean Donely on “General Hospital” — died at the age of 84. He also
had roles on “Passions,” “Sunset Beach,” “Beverly Hills, 90210” and “Dallas”
throughout his career.



Siegfried Fischbacher
June 13, 1939-Jan. 13, 2021




Siegfried Fischbacher (right) and Roy Horn
Carol M. Highsmith/Buyenlarge/Getty Images


Siegfried Fischbacher, one-half of the famed magic act Siegfried and Roy,
died of pancreatic cancer on Jan. 13. The star, who died at his Las Vegas
home, was 81 years old. His passing follows the death of his longtime
performing partner, Roy Horn, in May of complications from COVID-19.




Sylvain Sylvain
Feb. 14, 1951-Jan. 13, 2021




Sylvain Sylvain in 2010
Redferns


Sylvain Sylvain, guitarist for the iconic Lower East Side punk band
New York Dolls, died on Jan. 13 at the age of 69. He had been battling
cancer for the past two-and-a-half years.




Joanne Rogers
Mar 9, 1928 - Jan 15, 2021


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Joanne Rogers celebrating a Fred Rogers commemorative
postage stamp in 2018
Getty Images


Joanne Rogers, the widow of “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” host Fred Rogers
who served as chair of the board of Fred Rogers Productions,
died at the age of 92 on Jan. 14. Fred Rogers, the beloved children’s TV icon,
died in 2003 at the age of 74.




Phil Spector
Dec. 26, 1939-Jan. 17, 2021






Legendary music producer Phil Spector died on Jan. 17 while still serving
19 years-to-life for murdering actress Lana Clarkson. He produced 20 top 40
hits between 1961 and 1965, including “Da Doo Ron Ron,” “Be My Baby”
and “He’s a Rebel,” as well as Righteous Brothers’ epic “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling,”
the 1965 hit said to be the song most played on radio and television in the 20th century.




Randy Parton
Dec 15, 1953 – Jan 21, 2021




Dolly Parton and Randy Parton
Curtis Hilbun / AFF-USA.COM / MEGA


Randy Parton, a musician and the younger brother of Dolly Parton, died of cancer
at the age of 67. Dolly said on Facebook that her duet with Randy on
“Old Flames Can’t Hold A Candle To You” “will always be a highlight in my own career.”
She said Randy’s final musical recording, 2020’s “You Are My Christmas,”
“will always be a favorite … and he shined on it just like he’s shining in heaven now.”




Mira Furlan
Sept. 7, 1955-Jan. 20, 2021




Mira Furlan
Getty Images


Mira Furlan, who famously played Danielle Rousseau on TV’s “Lost”
and Delenn on “Babylon 5,” died on Jan. 20 at the age of 65.
Her manager told the New York Times that the cause of death was
complications of the West Nile virus.




Larry King
Nov. 19, 1933-Jan. 23, 2021



Larry King in 2010
WireImage



Legendary broadcaster Larry King died on Jan. 23 at the age of 87.
It was reported early in 2021 that King, a multiple cancer survivor,
had contracted coronavirus, and his sixth wife, Julia Alexander, told
The Post that King’s cause of death was coronavirus. However, his
wife Shawn later said what killed King was “an infection, it was sepsis.”

The former CNN star, who most recently worked for Ora Media,
was for decades famed for his long-form sitdowns with the biggest
celebrities and newsmakers. He interviewed every US president
from Richard Nixon to Donald Trump.

Hank Aaron
Feb. 5, 1934-Jan. 22, 2021




Hank Aaron circa 1968
MLB via Getty Images


Baseball legend Hank Aaron, who endured racist death threats as he
broke Babe Ruth’s all-time home run record in 1974, died on Jan. 22 at
the age of 86. “Hammerin’ Hank” — a staunch civil rights advocate who
spent 23 years in the major league, mostly with the Milwaukee and
Atlanta Braves — died “peacefully in his sleep,” the Braves said,
but no cause of death was given.




Hal Holbrook
Feb. 17, 1925-Jan. 23, 2021




Hal Holbrook in 2014
Getty Images


Tony and Emmy-winning actor Hal Holbrook, famed for his portrayal
of Mark Twain throughout his career and for playing Watergate informant
Deep Throat in 1976’s “All the President’s Men,” died on Jan. 23
at the age of 95.




Cloris Leachman
April 30, 1926-Jan. 27, 2021




Cloris Leachman has died at age 94.
Getty Images


Famed actress Cloris Leachman died on Jan. 27 of natural causes at 94
years old. She was best known for her roles in iconic film and television
projects such as “Young Frankenstein” and “The Mary Tyler Moore Show.”

“There was no one like Cloris,” her longtime manager Juliet Green told Page Six.
“With a single look she had the ability to break your heart or make you laugh
’till the tears ran down your face. You never knew what Cloris was going to say
or do and that unpredictable quality was part of her unparalleled magic.”




Cicely Tyson
Dec. 19, 1924-Jan. 28, 2021




Cicely Tyson in 2018
Getty Images for TCM



Legendary actress Cicely Tyson, a Tony and Emmy winner who was Oscar-nominated
for her role as a sharecropper’s wife in the 1972 film “Sounder,” died on Jan. 28.
She was 96 years old. The stage and screen star’s manager, Larry Thompson,
called her passing a “peaceful transition.”



Barbara Shelley
Feb. 13, 1932-Jan. 4, 2021



Barbara Shelley with Christopher Lee in "Dracula: Prince of Darkness" (1966)
20th Century Fox


Barbara Shelley — the British horror film icon known as the “Queen of Hammer” for her work in
1950s and 1960s Hammer Horror films — died on Jan. 4 at the age of 88. According to her agent,
the actress had contracted COVID-19, but, “It wasn’t the COVID that took her, she had underlying issues.”



Mike Fenton
Jan 29, 1935-Jan. 1, 2021




Mike Fenton, the casting director behind hits like “Back to the Future,” “E.T.,”
“One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” and “The Godfather: Part II,” died this week,
the Casting Society of America confirmed on Friday.
He was 85.

Other film credits include “American Graffiti,” “Chinatown,” “Young Frankenstein,”
“Norma Rae,” the 1982 “Blade Runner,” “A Christmas Story,” “Poltergeist,”
“Raiders of the Lost Ark,” “Footloose” and “Aliens.”



Tommy Lasorda
Sept 22, 1927 – Jan 7, 2021





Tommy Lasorda, two-time World Series champion manager for the Los Angeles Dodgers,
died Thursday of a sudden cardiopulmonary arrest. He was 93.

Lasorda’s death was announced Friday morning by the Dodgers. It comes less than three
months after the Dodgers won their first World Series since the manager led
the team to a title in 1988.



David Richardson
Dec 24, 1955 – Jan 18, 2021





David Richardson, the veteran writer and showrunner of such television comedies as
“The Simpsons,” “Two and a Half Men” and “Malcolm in the Middle,” died Monday from heart failure.
He was 65.



Don Sutton
Apr 2, 1945 – Jan 19, 2021





Don Sutton, a Major League Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher who played 22 seasons,
most of them for the Los Angeles Dodgers, died Monday from natural causes.
He was 75.



Hilton Valentine
May 21, 1943 – Jan 29, 2021





Hilton Valentine The founding member of the band The Animals died on Jan. 29 at age 77.
He helped bring the band to stardom with the hit "House of the Rising Sun."



Allan Burns
May 18, 1935 – Jan 30, 2021





Allan Burns, co-creator of classic sitcoms “The Munsters” and ‘The Mary Tyler Moore Show,”
died this weekend at the age of 85.

Born in Baltimore and a graduate of the University of Oregon, Burns got his start in showbiz
in 1959 as an animator for Jay Ward Productions, working on classic cartoons like “Rocky & Bullwinkle,”
“Dudley Do-Right” and “George of the Jungle.” During that time, he also left his mark on supermarket
aisles for decades as the creator of the famous cereal mascot Cap’n Crunch.

Notable Names
Feb 2021


Leon Spinks Jr
Jul 11, 1953 – Feb 5, 2021





Leon Spinks Jr. Olympic gold medalist boxer Leon Spinks Jr. died Feb. 6
after a battle with multiple cancers. He was 67.



Billy Brown
Dec 3, 1952 – Feb 7, 2021




Billy Brown The patriarch of the Brown family which starred on the Discovery show
"Alaskan Bush People" died Feb. 8 after a seizure.
He was 68.



Mary Wilson
Mar 6, 1944 – Feb 8, 2021





Mary Wilson Singer Mary Wilson, who co-founded the Supremes in 1961.
She was 76.


Marty Schottenheimer
Sept 23, 1943 – Feb 8, 2021




Marty Schottenheimer -- who coached the Kansas City Chiefs, San Diego Chargers,
Cleveland Browns and Washington teams -- died of complications from Alzheimer's.
He was 77.



Dustin Diamond
Jan. 7, 1977-Feb. 1, 2021



"Saved by the Bell" star Dustin Diamond has died of cancer.
Getty Images


Dustin Diamond, who was best known for his role as Samuel “Screech” Powers
on “Saved by the Bell,” died after a battle with stage 4 cancer. He was diagnosed
with the brutal disease only three weeks prior to his Feb. 1 passing.
Diamond was 44 years old.



Christopher Plummer
Dec. 13, 1929-Feb. 5, 2021




Christopher Plummer, who starred in "Sound of Music," has died at 91.
Getty Images ; Everett Collection


Legendary actor Christopher Plummer died on Feb. 5 at age 91.
“Chris was an extraordinary man who deeply loved and respected his profession
with great old fashion manners, self deprecating humor and the music of words,”
his longtime manager said in a statement.

The Oscar-winning actor, who starred in movies including “The Sound of Music,”
“Beginners,” “All the Money in the World” and “Knives Out,” is survived by his wife
of over 50 years, Elaine Taylor.



Larry Flynt
Nov. 1, 1942-Feb. 10, 2021



Larry Flynt is pictured in 2003.
WireImage


Controversial Hustler founder Larry Flynt, who also fashioned himself into a champion
of the First Amendment, died on Feb. 10 of heart failure. He was 78 years old.
He’d suffered from various health problems following a 1978 murder attempt that
had left him paralyzed from the waist down.



Rush Limbaugh
Jan. 12, 1951-Feb. 17, 2021



Rush Limbaugh died at age 70 after a battle with lung cancer.
Getty Images


Conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh died at age 70 in February.
Limbaugh’s wife, Kathryn, announced the news of his passing a year
after he was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer.




Notable Names
Mar 2021

Reggie Warren
Oct. 25, 1968-March 14, 2021



Troop member Reggie Warren passed away at age 52.
Getty Images


Iconic Troop vocalist Reggie Warren died at age 52 after several health issues.
He passed away at home surrounded by his family, who said COVID didn’t play a role.

The quintet signed to Atlantic Records and released their debut album in ’88,
which included their lead single “Mamacita.” Troop gained even more fame with
their second album, “Attitude,” which included mega-hits “All I Do is Think of You”
and “Spread My Wings.”



George Segal
Feb. 13, 1934-March 23, 2021



George Segal passed away at the age of 87.
WireImage


Oscar-nominated actor George Segal passed away at age 87 on March 23
following complications from bypass surgery. His wife, Sonia Segal,
announced the news of the “Goldberg” actor’s passing.



Jessica Walter
Jan. 31, 1941-March 24, 2021



Jessica Walter, "Arrested Development" actress, died at age 80.
FilmMagic


Emmy-winning actress Jessica Walter died at age 80 on March 24.
The “Arrested Development” and “Archer” star reportedly died in her sleep.




Richard Gilliland
Jan. 23, 1950-March 18, 2021



Richard Gilliland, who was married to Jean Smart, died at the age of 71.
WireImage


Actor Richard Gilliland, husband of Jean Smart, died at the age of 71 on March 18
following a brief illness with an undisclosed condition. The actor — who appeared
in shows including “The Waltons,” “Thirtysomething” and “Party of Five” — first met 
Smart on the set of her sitcom “Designing Women.” He was cast to play the on-again,
off-again love interest of Annie Potts.

Notable Names
Apr 2021



Paul Ritter
March 5, 1966-April 5, 2021



Paul Ritter has died at the age of 54
Getty Images


British actor Paul Ritter died of a brain tumor at the age of 54. Ritter passed away “peacefully" at
home with his wife Polly and sons Frank and Noah by his side,” his agent said.

The actor played Eldred Worple in “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” and Guy Haines in the
2008 James Bond movie “Quantum of Solace.” Prior to his on-screen tenure, Ritter was a stage
actor and was nominated for an Olivier award in 2006 for his part in “Coram Boy.”
He was also nominated for a Tony in 2009 for his starring role in “The Norman Conquests.”



Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
June 10, 1921- April 9, 2021



Britain's Prince Philip has died at the age of 99.
Getty Images



Britain’s Prince Philip died on April 9 at the age of 99.
The husband of Queen Elizabeth II “passed away peacefully” at Windsor Castle,
Buckingham Palace announced at the time.

Philip, the longest-serving royal consort in British history, was married to
Elizabeth for 73 years and was the father to the royal heir Prince Charles.
The Duke of Edinburgh retired from public duties in August 2017.




DMX
December 18, 1970- April 9, 2021



Legendary rapper DMX has died at the age of 50.
WireImage


Rapper DMX died on April 9 at the age of 50. The legendary performer, who was
born Earl Simmons, had suffered a drug overdose earlier in the month that left
him in a “vegetative state.”

“Earl was a warrior who fought till the very end,” his family said in a statement to Page Six.
“He loved his family with all of his heart and we cherish the times we spent with him.
Earl’s music inspired countless fans across the world and his iconic legacy will live on forever.”



Joseph Siravo
Feb. 12, 1957-April 11, 2021



FilmMagic


“Jersey Boys” and “The Sopranos” actor Joseph Siravo passed away after a lengthy
battle with cancer. He was 64.

“I was by his side when my dear father passed away this morning, peacefully, in his beloved
Treehouse,” wrote Siravo’s daughter Allegra Okarmus on Instagram. “We are both so lucky
to be so intensely loved. I am so immensely grateful to have had him here on earth and I
know that he hasn’t gone very far.”




Helen McCrory
August 17, 1968- April 16, 2021



British actress Helen McCrory died in April at the age of 52.
Getty Images


Helen McCrory, who appeared in the Harry Potter and James Bond film franchises,
died in April at the age of 52.

McCrory’s husband, Damian Lewis, confirmed the actress had passed away
peacefully after a battle with cancer.



Les McKeown
Nov. 12, 1955-April 20, 2021



Les McKeown is pictured in the 1970s.
Photoshot/Getty Images


Scottish pop artist Les McKeown, the former lead vocalist for the Bay City Rollers,
died at the age of 65 on April 20. His family did not disclose the cause of death and
asked for “privacy after the shock of our profound loss.”



Jim Steinman
November 1, 1947- April 19, 2021



Grammy-winning songwriter Jim Steinman has died at the age of 73.
Larry Busacca


Jim Steinman, the Grammy-winning hitmaker behind some of pop music’s most
epic ballads, died in April at the age of 73.

Steinman passed away on Monday, April 19, in Connecticut, according to TMZ.
Steinman had collaborated on chart-toppers for Meat Loaf and Celine Dion.



Johnny Crawford
March 26, 1946 – April 29, 2021



"The Rifleman" actor Johnny Crawford has died at 75.
He portrayed Mark McCain, son of Lucas McCain,
who was played by Chuck Connors.
Getty Images


“The Rifleman” actor Johnny Crawford died at the age of 75 after battling
COVID and pneumonia. News of the actor’s death was confirmed in late April.



Frank McRae
March 18, 1941-April 29, 2021



Frank McRae is seen at the "Last Action Hero" premiere in 2013.
Ron Galella Collection via Getty


Action star Frank McRae, who appeared in films such as “License To Kill” and
“Last Action Hero,” died of a heart attack on April 29. He was 80.



John Paragon
December 9, 1954 - April 3 2021



"Pee-wee's Playhouse" star John Paragon has died at the age of 66.
Imeh Akpanudosen


John Paragon, known for his performance as the blue-faced genie Jambi on “Pee-wee’s Playhouse”
died in April at the age of 66. His death was confirmed in June by TMZ,
although no official cause has been revealed.

Notable Names
May 2021



Oympia Dukakis
June 20, 1931-May 1, 2021



Olympia Dukakis is pictured in "Moonstruck."
©MGM/Courtesy Everett Collection


Olympia Dukakis, Hollywood’s favorite late bloomer best known for her Oscar-winning turn
in 1987’s “Moonstruck,” died at the age of 89 on May 1. Dukakis, a cousin of former
Massachusetts Gov. Michael Dukakis, died at her home in New York City.



Tawny Kitaen
Aug. 5, 1961-May 7, 2021



Tawny Kitaen, who died on May 7 at age 59, was the iconic vixen in Whitesnake's "Here I Go Again" video.
Getty Images


Actress Tawny Kitaen, best known for her role in 1984’s “Bachelor Party” starring Tom Hanks
and for turns in numerous music videos including Whitesnake’s “Is This Love” and “Here I Go Again,”
died in Newport Beach, Calif., on May 7. She was 59 years old.



Lloyd Price
March 9, 1933-May 10, 2021



Lloyd Price is pictured at the New Orleans Jazz Festival in 2002.
Redferns


Lloyd Price, an early rock ‘n roll star and singer-songwriter, died of complications from
diabetes on May 10, his wife confirmed. Lloyd was best known for his up-tempo hits
such as “Lawdy Miss Clawdy,” “Personality” and the semi-forbidden “Stagger Lee.”
He was 88.



Norman Lloyd
Nov. 8, 1914-May 11, 2021



Norman Lloyd, seen here in 2019, lived until the age of 106.
Getty Images for TCM


Actor Norman Lloyd, best known for his roles in films such as “Dead Poets Society” and
“St. Elsewhere,” died at the age of 106 of May 11. He reportedly died in his sleep at
his Los Angeles home.



Charles Grodin
April 21, 1935-May 18, 2021



Charles Grodin is pictured in 2017's
"An Imperfect Murder" (left) and in 1972's "The Heartbreak Kid."
Everett Collection


Iconic Hollywood actor Charles Grodin died of bone marrow cancer at his home in Wilton, Conn.,
on May 18. Known best for his comedic deadpan, Grodin starred in movies such as “Heartbreak Kid,”
“Midnight Run” and “Beethoven.” He was 86.



Mark York
November 17, 1965- May 19, 2021



Mark York in a scene from "The Office."
YouTube


Mark York, known for his performance as Billy Merchant opposite Steve Carell on “The Office,”
died in May at the age of 55. The actor and inventor passed away “following a brief and
unexpected illness,” according to an obituary posted by Kreitzer Funeral Home in Ohio, his home state.



Samuel E. Wright
November 20, 1946-May 25, 2021



Samuel E. Wright was known for voicing Sebastian from "The Little Mermaid."
WireImage


Samuel E. Wright, the legendary voice of the crab Sebastian in “The Little Mermaid”
and Mufasa in Broadway’s “The Lion King,” died at his home in Walden, New York.
He was 74.



Lois De Banzie
May 4, 1930-May 26, 2021



Lois De Banzie,
Walt Disney Television via Getty


Lois De Banzie, a Tony-nominated actress best known for the films “Annie” and “Sister Act,” has died.
She was 90 years old.



Kevin Clark
December 3, 1988-May 26, 2021



Paramount via Alamy;Getty


Kevin Clark, the child actor who played Freddy “Spazzy McGee” Jones in the 2003 film
“School of Rock,” died after being fatally struck by a car while riding his bicycle.
He was 32.



Robert Hogan
Sept. 28, 1933-May 27, 2021



TV star Robert Hogan played Rev. Tom Winter on "Peyton Place."
Getty Images; Everett Collection


TV actor Robert Hogan, best known for his roles on “Peyton Place,” “Law & Order” and
HBO’s “The Wire,” died on May 27 after complications from pneumonia. Hogan, who was
87 years old at the time of his death, had been diagnosed with vascular Alzheimer’s in 2013.



B.J. Thomas
Aug. 7, 1942- May 29, 2021



Grammy-winning singer B.J. Thomas died at the age of 78 in May 2021.
WireImage


Grammy winner B.J. Thomas died in May at the age of 78. The singer, known for hits such
as “Hooked on a Feeling” and “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head,” announced in March
that he had been diagnosed with lung cancer.



Gavin MacLeod
Feb. 28, 1931-May 29, 2021



Gavin MacLeod is pictured on "The Love Boat" circa 1978.
CBS via Getty Images


“The Love Boat” star Gavin MacLeod, who played Captain Stubing on the famed series
after roles on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” and “McHale’s Navy,” died on May 29.
He was 90 years old.

“My heart is broken,” “Mary Tyler Moore” star Ed Asner posted on Twitter.
“Gavin was my brother, my partner in crime (and food) and my comic conspirator.”

Notable Names
Jun 2021





Ernie Lively
Jan. 29, 1947-June 3, 2021



Ernie Lively, seen here with his actress daughter Blake Lively in 2009,
reportedly died of cardiac complications.
Getty Images


Ernie Lively, an actor, acting coach and the father of “Gossip Girl” star
Blake Lively, died on June 3 at the age of 74. Ernie — who entered showbiz
in the 1970s and played Blake’s father in two “Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants”
movies — died from cardiac complications, his family announced
(via The Hollywood Reporter).

Ernie and wife Elaine Lively’s children — Blake, “Teen Witch” star Robyn Lively,
Lori Lively, Jason Lively and Eric Lively — are all actors as well.



Ray MacDonnell
March 5, 1928-June 10, 2021



Ray MacDonnell is seen in a 1973 episode of "All My Children."
ABC


Emmy winner Ray MacDonnell, best known for playing Dr. Joe Martin on the
ABC soap opera “All My Children” for more than four decades, died of natural
causes at his Chappaqua, NY, home on June 10.
He was 93 years old.



Clarence Williams III
August 21, 1939 – June 4, 2021



Clarence Williams III is seen at the height of his "Mod Squad" fame in 1970.
Getty Images


Clarence Williams III, who broke new ground as “hippie” Detective Linc Hayes
on “The Mod Squad” from 1968 to 1973, died in his home in Los Angeles on
June 4 after a battle with colon cancer.
He was 81.



Johnny Solinger
Aug. 7, 1965-June 26, 2021



Johnny Solinger of Skid Row performs in 2013.
WireImage


Former Skid Row singer Johnny Solinger reportedly died on June 26 at the age of 55.
The news came about a month after he told fans that he’d been diagnosed with
liver failure, according to reports.

The band, which Solinger was a part of from 1999 to 2015, posted a tribute to Solinger
that read in part, “We are saddened to hear the news of our brother Johnny Solinger.
Our thoughts are with his family, friends and fans.”



Stuart Damon
Feb. 5, 1937 - June 29, 2021



©ABC/Courtesy Everett Collection


Soap opera star Stuart Damon passed away on June 29 at the age of 84.
Damon, who played Dr. Alan Quartermaine on “General Hospital,” had
suffered from renal failure for several years.

“He loved playing Alan and was always so appreciative of that role and that job.
It was his passion,” Damon’s son Christopher told Los Angeles station ABC7.



Daniel Mickelson
October 4, 1997 - July 4, 2021



Instagram


Daniel Mickelson, a rising actor and older brother of model Meredith Mickelson,
passed away July 4 at 23 years old, his sister revealed. Mickelson was best
known for his roles in the 2017 TV show “Mani” and had also announced the
launch of his own clothing line back in January.

His death prompted an emotional response from several celebrities including
supermodel Kaia Gerber and Patrick Schwarzenegger.

Notable Names
Jul 2021




Richard Donner
April 24, 1930-July 5, 2021



AFP via Getty Images


Director Richard Donner died at the age of 91 of an unrevealed cause on July 5.
Donner was best known for his role in directing star-studded films such as “Superman,”
“The Goonies” and “Lethal Weapon.”




William Smith
March 24, 1933 - July 5, 2021





William Smith, best known for his tough-guy roles in “Hawaii Five-O”
and “Laredo,” died July 5 at the Picture and Television Country House
and Hospital in Woodland Hills.
He was 88.




Suzzanne Douglas
April 12, 1957 - July 6, 2021



Getty Images


Longtime actress Suzzanne Douglas, known for her roles both on and off-Broadway,
died at her home in Martha’s Vineyard after complications from cancer on July 6.
Douglas, who starred in the WB sitcom “The Parent ‘Hood,” had revealed in January
that “two life-threatening cancers” had changed her world.
She was 64.




Robert Downey Sr.
June 24, 1936 - July 7, 2021



Getty Images


Robert Downey Sr., the filmmaker, actor and father of Robert Downey Jr.,
died in his sleep July 7 – one month after celebrating his 85th birthday.
The actor, best known for his appearances had been battling Parkinson’s
disease for more than 5 years.

Downey Jr., 56, called his father a “true maverick” who remained
“remarkably optimistic” in his tribute.




Chick Vennera
March 27, 1947 - July 7, 2021



Walt Disney Television via Getty


Actor Chick Vennera passed away in his home in Burbank, Calif. at 74 years old
after a battle with cancer. The multi-talented actor was best known for his
recurring role as Enrique/Pepe on “The Golden Girls” and disco performance in the 1970s
“Thank God It’s Friday.”




Charlie Robinson
November 9, 1945 - July 11, 2021



Getty Images


Actor Charlie Robinson died July 11 from a cardiac arrest and organ failure due to
septic shock and metastatic adenocarcinoma, a type of cancer, at Ronald Reagan
UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles. Over the course of his 50-year career,
Robinson played various roles, including Mac on “Night Court.”
He was 75.




Jeff LaBar
November 9, 1945 - July 11, 2021



Getty Images


Jeff LaBar, the longtime guitarist for the glam metal band Cinderella,
died at his Nashville home on July 11, from undisclosed reasons, his family shared.
He was 58.




Biz Markie
April 8, 1964-July 16, 2021



Biz Markie passed away at 57 in a Baltimore hospital.
Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images


Legendary New York rapper Biz Markie, famous for his hit “Just a Friend,” died on July 16
after a battle with complications from diabetes. The artist, born Marcel Theo Hall, passed
away in a Baltimore hospital with his wife by his side.
He was 57.




Jackie Mason
June 9, 1928-July 24, 2021



Jackie Mason
Getty Images


Iconic Borscht Belt comedian Jackie Mason died on July 24 at Mount Sinai Hospital
in Manhattan surrounded by his wife, Jyll, and a few friends.
He was 93 years old.

**** A couple of missed ones ... Always a
few that get missed ****




Lance Waldroup
Nov 3, 1990-Feb 25, 2021




Lance Waldroup, one of the moonshiners featured on Discovery’s “Moonshiners”
series, has died at the age of 30.
According to a statement from the network, Waldroup died on Feb. 25
at his home in North Carolina.


Tony Hendra
July 10 ,1941 – March 4, 2021




The British satirist and star of "This Is Spinal Tap" died on March 5 at age 79
from Lou Gehrig's disease.


Roger Harrison Mudd
Feb 9, 1928 – Mar 9, 2021




The longtime CBS and NBC News correspondent died March 9 at age 93.
Mudd died due to complications from kidney failure.



'Marvelous' Marvin Hagler
May 23, 1954 – Mar 13, 2021




The boxing legend died March 13 at age 66.
A cause of death was not immediately known.


Elgin Gay Baylor
Sept 16, 1934 – Mar 22, 2021




The legendary Los Angeles Lakers star and former general manager
for the Los Angeles Clippers died March 22 at age 86 of natural causes.



Katherine Diaz Hernandez
Mar 22, 2021




Diaz, a 22-year-old Olympic hopeful from El Salvador, was struck by lightning
in a freak accident and died March 22 at age 22.



G Gordon Liddy
Nov 30, 1930 – Mar 30, 2021




The Watergate scandal operative died March 30 at his home in Virginia.
He was 90.


BB Dickerson
Aug 3, 1949 – Apr 4, 2021




The bassist and vocalist for the funk rock band War died April 4 from an undisclosed illness.
He was 71.



Gloria Henry
Mar 3, 1949 – April 4, 2021




Henry, who played Alice Mitchell on "Dennis The Menace"
died April 4 at age 98.



James Wade Hampton
Jul 9, 1936 – Apr 7, 2021




The actor, best known for his roles in "The Longest Yard" and "F Troop,"
died from complications of Parkinson's Disease.
He was 84.



Lee Aaker
Sept 25, 1943 – Apr 1, 2021




Who starred in ABC's series "The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin" as a child actor,
died of a stroke April 13. He was 77.



Bernie Madoff
Apr 29, 1938 – Apr 14, 2021




The investor and architect of one of the world's most notorious Ponzi schemes,
Bernie Madoff died in prison April 14.
He was 82

Felix Silla
Jan 11, 1937 – Apr 16, 2021




Silla, who played Cousin Itt in the ABC show "The Addams Family" and
starred in "Buck Rogers in the 25th Century," died April 16.
He was 84.



Walter Mondale
Jan 5, 1928 – Apr 19, 2021




Former U.S. Vice President Walter Mondale, who served Jimmy Carter
from 1977-81, died April 19.
He was 93.



Michael Collins
Oct 31, 1930 – Apr 28, 2021




Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins died April 28 after a fight with cancer.
He was 90.



Bobby Unser
Feb 20, 1934 – May 2, 2021




Three-time Indy 500 racing champion Bobby Unser died May 3.
He was 87.



Billie Hayes
Aug 5, 1924 – Apr 29, 2021




Actress Billie Hayes, known for her role as Witchiepoo in the 1970s
children's show "H.R. Pufnstuf," died May 3.
She was 96



George Jung
Aug 6, 1942 – May 5, 2021




Cocaine smuggler George Jung, who helped Pablo Escobar run drugs into the U.S.
and was portrayed by Johnny Depp in the film "Blow," died May 5.
He was 78.



Paul Mooney
Aug 4, 1941 – May 19, 2021




Comedian Paul Mooney, who was a "Chapelle's Show" regular and
wrote for Richard Pryor, died of a heart attack May 19.
He was 79.



Paul Soles
Aug 11, 1930 – May 26, 2021




Soles, who voiced the title character in the 1960s "Amazing Spider-Man" animated
series and the misfit elf Hermey in the 1964 Christmas classic film
"Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" died May 28.
He was 90.



F Lee Bailey
Jun 10, 1933 – Jun 3, 2021




Celebrity attorney F Lee Bailey -- best known for representing OJ Simpson
and Patty Hearst -- died June 3.
He was 87.



Ned Beatty
Jul 6, 1937 – Jun 13, 2021




Beloved character actor Ned Beatty, who starred in acclaimed films including
"Deliverance" and "Network," died June 13.
He was 83.




Frank Bonner
Feb 28, 1942 – Jun 16, 2021




The actor who played radio-station sales manager Herb Tarlek on “WKRP in Cincinnati”
died June 27. He was 79.



John Langley
Jun 1, 1943 – Jun 26, 2021




"Cops" TV show creator John Langley died of a heart attack while auto racing in Mexico June 27.
He was 78 years old.

Robert Downey Sr.
Jun 24, 1936 – Jul 7, 2021



Director Robert Downey Sr., father to "Iron Man" star Robert Downey Jr. and
director of the hit underground film “Putney Swope,” died July 7 after a long
battle with Parkinson's Disease.
He was 85.



Paul Orndorff
Oct 29, 1949 – Jul 12, 2021




WWE champion Hall of Fame wrestler Paul Orndorff died July 12.
He was 71 years old.




Stuart Damon
Feb 5, 1937 – Jun 29, 2021




"General Hospital" star Stuart Damon, who played Dr. Alan Quartermaine
for more than 30 years on the soap, died June 29.
He was 84