Celebrity Deaths: Hollywood Stars and Icons We Lost This Year. Debbie Reynolds, the Oscar- nominated singer- actress who was the mother of late actress Carrie Fisher died Dec. She was 8. 4. Read her obituary here. Carrie Fisher, the actress, writer and daughter of Hollywood royalty who became internationally famous as Princess Leia of “Star Wars,” died Dec. She was 6. 0. Read her obituary here. Zsa Zsa Gabor, whose 6. Dec. 1. 8. Read her obituary here. Thicke suffered a heart attack while playing hockey with his grandson. Read his obituary here. Joseph Mascolo, who played crime lord and patriarch Stefano Di. Living with heart disease? Check out these 9 famous figures who have all experienced heart disease. Highlights of the 2016 Brooklyn Book Festival. Did you miss the festival this year? Or want to relive the moment? Enjoy these podcasts made possible with the support. Contact [email protected] for more information. I had ultherapy done at Aesthetic Laser Care in Seal Beach, California which is the most advertised Ultherapy. Celebrity deaths in 2016: Famous faces gone too soon - from George Michael and Carrie Fisher to Prince and David Bowie We remember the famous faces who have sadly. In the 2016 United States presidential election, Republican Donald J. Trump defeated Democrat Hillary Clinton. The election was held on November 8, 2016. The Hollywood stars and icons lost so far this year. Mera on . He was 8. Alzheimer's disease. Read his obituary here. Florence Henderson, the actress who defined the television mom of the modern era with her starring role in . Cedars- Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. She was 8. 2. Read her obituary here. Robert Vaughn, the star of “The Man From U. N. C. L. E.” died Nov. He was 8. 3. Read his obituary here. Leonard Cohen, the Canadian poet and novelist who became a singular international presence as a singer- songwriter, died on Nov. Only a month before, he released his final album, “You Want It Darker,” a deeply introspective work that focused thematically on mortality. Read his obituary here. Agnes Nixon, known as the grande dame of daytime drama for creating, writing, and producing soap operas including “All My Children,” “One Life to Live” and “Search for Tomorrow,” died Sept. Pennsylvania due to complications with Parkinsons. She was 9. 3. Read her obituary here. Gary Glasberg, the longtime showrunner of CBS' . He was 5. 0. Glasberg died Sept. Los Angeles, CBS confirmed. The cause of death has not yet been disclosed. Read his obituary here. Golfer Arnold Palmer, whose skill and swashbuckling style made him one of the biggest stars in the sport and a beloved figure to the general public, died Sept. Pittsburgh hospital ahead of a planned heart surgery. He was 8. 7. Read his obituary here. Transgender actress Alexis Arquette died the morning of Sept. Richmond Arquette revealed in a Facebook post. She was 4. 7. Read her obituary here. Jon Polito, a character actor best known for his roles in Coen Brothers films, including “The Big Lebowski” and “Miller's Crossing,” died of cancer on Sept. He was 6. 5. Read his obituary here. Gene Wilder, who regularly stole the show in such comedic gems as . Stamford, Conn. His nephew Jordan Walker- Pearlman said he died of complications from Alzheimer's disease. He was 8. 3. Read his obituary here. John Saunders, a veteran ESPN broadcaster, died August 1. The cause of death is currently unknown. Read his obituary here. Actor Barry Jenner, who played roles on shows ranging from “Family Matters” to “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine,” died of leukemia at the age of 7. August 8, 2. 01. 6. He also served for over 2. Los Angeles reserve police officer.< Read his obituary here. Garry Marshall, the director of films such as “Pretty Woman” and “The Princess Diaries,” died on July 1. Read his obituary here. Noel Neill, the first onscreen Lois Lane, died July 3, 2. Her appearances as the famous fictional reporter where in “Superman” (1. Atom Man vs. Superman (1. The Adventures of Superman.”Read her obituary here. Nobel Peace Prize winner Elie Wiesel died July 2 at the age of 8. Wiesel earned renown for his book “Night” which recounted his time spent in a Nazi concentration camp. He spent his life campaigning for peace. Following his death, President Barack Obama issued a statement saying “as a writer, a speaker, an activist, and a thinker, he was one of those people who changed the world more as a citizen of the world than those who hold office or traditional positions of power. His life, and the power of his example, urges us to be better. The director was most famed for his work on “Deerhunter,” which he won both an Oscar and Golden Globe, “Heavens Gate,” “Year of the Dragon,” and “Thunderbolt and Lightfoot.”Read his obituary here. Robin Hardy died July 1, 2. Hardy was the director of the 1. The Wicker Man.”Read his obituary here. Famed photographer Bill Cunningham died at the age of 8. June 2. 5. The artist focused heavily on street art and had a documentary made about him called “Bill Cunningham New York.” His death was confirmed by his assistant on Instagram, “William John Cunningham, the genius who created the art form of street photography and had the most singular eye in fashion, died this afternoon from the complications following a stroke. In these last days as Bill was fighting to recover, I told him of all of your good wishes and expressions of love. There are no words for this loss. Bill Cunningham 1. Yelchin, best known as Chekov in the rebooted “Star Trek” films, was found pinned between his car and a gate at his California home. Abrams reacted to the death saying “you were kind. You were funny as hell, and supremely talented. And you weren't here nearly long enough. Lester was best known for playing Billy Bob in “Varsity Blues,” Seidleman in “Freaks and Geeks” and Michael “Sugar Daddy” Bernardino in “Popular.”Read his obituary here.“The Voice” alum Christina Grimmie died June 1. Florida. She was 2. Read her obituary here. Boxer Muhammad Ali died June 3, 2. Parkinson’s syndrome. The “Greatest of All Time” was celebrated around the world following his death. Read his obituary here. The Surfer Blood guitarist died on May 3. Fekete’s death was announced by his wife on their Go. Fund. Me page saying, “”Our sweet Thomas passed on last night, peacefully in his sleep, holding my hand. With one last sigh, he let go of the burden of pain and suffering that he has been bravely carrying for so long. I am full of comfort knowing that he is now free, and long for the day I get to be with him again.”Read his obituary here. Burt Kwouk, who was known for the “Pink Panther” series, multiple James Bond films and “A Shot in the Dark,” died on May 2. Read his obituary here. Nick Menza, the former Megadeth drummer, died May 2. OHM. Following his death, former Megadeth bandmate Marty Friedman said, “We all know the great and unique drummer that Nick Menza was, but he was also a trustworthy friend, a hilarious bandmate, as well as a very loving dad. I'm beyond sad, did not see this coming at all. RIP Brother.”Read his obituary here. John Berry, one of the founding members of the Beastie Boys, died at 5. May 1. 9, 2. 01. 6 after a battle with frontal lobe dementia. Though he departed the group in the early ’8. Berry has been cited as an essential component to the formation of the band. Read his obituary here. Best known for his role as Wilbur Post on “Mister Ed,” Alan Young died May 1. Read his obituary here. Morley Safer, longtime “6. Minutes” journalist, died at 8. May 1. 9, 2. 01. 6. After finishing 4. It's been a wonderful run, but the time has come to say goodbye to all of my friends at CBS and the dozens of people who kept me on the air. But most of all I thank the millions of people who have been loyal to our broadcast.”Read his obituary here. French Actress Madeleine Lebeau died May 1, 2. The late star was known for playing Yvonne in “Casablanca.”Read her obituary here. Prince died at 5. April 2. 1, 2. 01. The iconic musician, born Prince Rogers Nelson, was found dead in his Paisley Park estate in what was eventually ruled an accidental Fentanyl overdose. Read his obituary here. Joan Laurer died April 2. Known by her moniker Chyna, the performer became a quick staple for WWF. A pioneer whose star shined bright. Daniel was most- known for his work on “Teen Wolf,” “K- 9,” and “Like Father Like Son.”“Everybody Loves Raymond” actress Doris Roberts died April 1. Aside from the sitcom, the veteran performer also earned recognition for roles in “St. Elsewhere,” “Remington Steele,” “Perfect Strangers” and “American Playhouse.”Read her obituary here. Writer and producer Scott Nimerfro died in April 1. He was best known as a writer and producer for “Pushing Daisies” and more recently “Hannibal” and “Once Upon a Time.”Read his obituary here. Filmmaker Dan Ireland died April 1. The director was known for his movies like “The Whole Wide World” and “Jolene” as well as co- founding Seattle International Film Festival. Read his obituary here. Producer David Gest was found dead in his London hotel on April 1. Gest was known for producing “Michael Jackson: 3. Anniversary Celebration: The Solo Years” and was once married to Liza Minnelli. Read his obituary here. Merle Haggard passed away on April 6, 2. The Grammy- winning country singer died following a battle with double pneumonia. Through his career, Haggard released chart topping hits like “Mama Tried,” “Fightin’ Side of Me” and “Okie from Muskogee.”Read his obituary here. Erik Bauersfeld, the voice actor who lent his pipes to the role of Admiral Ackbar in the “Star Wars” movies, died April 3, 2. Patty Duke died March 2. The Oscar- winning actress was known for her roles in “The Patty Duke Show,” “The Miracle Worker” and “Me, Natalie.” Duke’s son, actor Sean Astin, wrote on Instagram after her passing, “This morning, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, matriarch and the exquisite artist, humanitarian, and champion for mental health, Anna PATTY DUKE Pearce, closed her eyes, quieted her pain and ascended to a beautiful place. We celebrate the infinite love and compassion she shared through her work and throughout her life.”Read her obituary here. Comedian and actor Garry Shandling died March 2. Shandling created the Emmy- nominated “It’s Garry Shandling’s Show before heading to HBO and creating on of TV’s most influential comedies, “The Larry Sanders Show.” He’s also recently appeared in “Captain America: The Winter Soldier,” “Iron Man 2” and “Zoolander.”Read his obituary here. Phife Dawg, the founding member of A Tribe Called Quest, died March 2. Law,” died at the age of 6. March 1. 7, 2. 01. Drake earned two Emmy awards for playing Stulwicz. He also made appearances in “Darkman” and “Bean.”Read his obituary here. The son of Frank Sinatra, Frank Sinatra Jr.
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