Al Brown, who played the savvy and menacing Baltimore Police Department commissioner Stan Valchek onHBO'sThe Wire, died on Jan. 13 in Las Vegas at 83. Van Conner, the bassist and co-founder of the alternative rock band Screaming Trees, died Jan. 17 at 55. He advanced to the Vegas Round and later Quarterfinals, where he created the illusion of a disappearing gospel choir, but did not receive enough votes to place in the competition. His first on-screen roles include the videoHip Hop Kidz: It's a Beautiful Thingand the music video for Jojo's 2006 hit "How to Touch a Girl." Legendary guitarist Jeff Beck died on Jan. 10 at 78 after contracting bacterial meningitis. And most importantly, a father and husband. Stella Stevens, the beloved 1960s actress and bombshell who dazzled on screen in The Nutty Professor and Too Late Blues, died Feb. 17 at the age of 84. Beck won eight Grammy Awards over the course of his career, the first beingBest Rock Instrumental Performancein 1986 for "Escape" from the albumFlash. Born in Tokyo, Yoda moved to the United States to pursue an acting career. Bo Hopkins - The "American Graffiti" and "The Wild Bunch" actor died May 28 on 84 Jossara Jinaro - The "Judging Amy" and "ER" actress died April 27 at 48 Wilko Johnson - The Dr. Feelgood. His familysaid: He passed away peacefully this morning after a long illness, withfamilyby his side. Tawny was best known for acting as Tom Hanks's girlfriend in the 1984. On Jan. 16, McGee died in his sleep, a family spokesperson told Reuters . Prior to joining PEOPLE, Kelsie worked at POPSUGAR as the Celebrity and Entertainment editor, where she wrote and edited content and conducted various interviews for online and video at press junkets, red carpets, and events such as Tribeca Film Festival. Both publications reported that Stevens died in Los Angeles on Friday, following a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was 56. Kimbrough also did voiceover work for the 1996 animated film The Hunchback of Notre Dame and shows Recess and Pinky and the Brain. "Tatjana was always the European symbol of chic, like Romy Schneider-meets-Monica Vitti," said Anna Wintour, chief content officer of Cond Nast and global editorial director of Vogue. He was pronounced dead at the scene from his injuries, the sheriff's office added. They released two critically acclaimed albums 1977's Marquee Moon and 1978's Adventure before breaking up in 1978. French Martinican actress and singer [3] Lukas Ammann. Gordon Pinsent, one of Canada's most famous actors, died at the age of 92 on Feb. 26, 2023. Lee Thompson Young - best known for his role on "The Famous Jett Jackson" - died in 2013 from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. Wersching's other notable credits include Julia Brasher onBosch, Emma Whitmore on Timeless,Leslie Dean on Runaways, andthe Borg Queen on Stark Trek: Picard. The iconic musician passed away at her home in Detroit following a long battle with a pancreatic tumor. He briefly returned to acting in 2003 to play himself in the comedy filmDickie Roberts: Former Child Star. "I was just tired of hearing politicians arguing with each other without ever getting to the point," Lollobrigida said in August. Throughout his career, he jumped over such imposing obstacles as 30 limos, five military planes, and a moving train, as well as the gap between two 13-story buildings. (Oct. 20, 1950 Oct. 2, 2017) For four decades, Petty's distinctive voice led the Heartbreakers, a band he formed in 1976; the group had just wrapped up a summer tour to celebrate its 40th anniversary shortly before he died.Music stars including Willie Nelson and Jakob Dylan have just come out with a tribute album, For Real For Tom, featuring covers of Petty's tunes. He died peacefully at home withhis wife Pollyand sons Frank and Noah by his side. The Ruff Ryders rapper suffered a heart attack following a drug overdose. He was 28. How Marvel went big with Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. Harris, who placed sixth on the show's 13th season in 2014, died on Jan. 15. Notable credits include The Rowdyman, Due South, John and the Missus, A Gift to Last, The Red Green Show, Quentin Durgens, M.P, and American productions It Takes a Thief, Colossus: The Forbin Project, Banacek, and The Thomas Crown Affair. The iconic star's career spanned almost nine decades, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Raquel Welch, an actress who rose to fame as a sex symbol during the 1960s, died Feb. 15 at the age of 82. After his first on-screen performance in an episode of Disney Channel'sEven Stevens, Jansen went on to give voiceover performances in animated movies and TV shows includingBlue's Clues, Ice Age: The Meltdown, andThe X's. His bandmates announced the news Dec. 24 . One of his most notable roles was as teen heartthrob Eddie Duran in Nick at Nite'sHollywood Heightsfor 78 episodes. (Photo by Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic), LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 10: Annie Wersching arrives at the premiere of Disney and Marvel's "Thor: Ragnarok" at the El Capitan Theatre on October 10, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. "A great journalist, and speaking as a kid brother, the greatest older brother any kid brother could ever have.". This year's SAG Awards ceremony was big -- not just for the winners and, of course, movie and TV fans . Mandatory Credit: Photo by Andy Kropa/Invision/AP/Shutterstock (9052523n) Actor Charles Kimbrough attends "Murphy Brown: A 25th Anniversary Event" presented by ENCORE, in New York ENCORE Presents Murphy Brown: A 25th Anniversary Event, New York, USA, Unspecified - 1975: Carole Cook appearing on the ABC Saturday morning tv series 'Uncle Croc's Block'. Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, died at 76in August 2018. Nikita Pearl Waligwa. Harris, who made it into the top six onAmerican Idolseason 13, died on Jan. 13 in Jasper, Ala., after suffering a medical emergency. He reunited with Television in 1992, when they released their third, self-titled album, and Verlaine continued to perform with the band throughout his life. Ken was a visionary, a pioneer and an icon. "Knowing and loving her has been our joy and privilege. A CMA Award and ACM Award winner, Jacobs penned and produced a collection of country staples throughout his musical career, including co-writing Garth Brooks' 2007 hit "More Than a Memory," which made history by becoming the first song ever to debut at the top of theBillboardHot Country Songs chart. Young Dolph - Adolph Robert Thornton - died at the age of 36 in November 2021. Other credits included Mork & Mindy, Evening Shade, Seinfeld, and, most recently, Legally Blonde, American Family, and How to be a Latin Lover. Her husband, actor Tom Troupe, 94, said the cause of death was heart failure, according to multiple reports. Harris performs onstage on FOX's "American Idol" Season 13 Men Perform Live Show on February 19, 2014 in Hollywood, California. Naya . His 1981 film which starred Ben Cross and Nigel Havers as two British track stars whose separate religious beliefs influence their experiences at the 1924 Olympic Games has been lauded as one of the greatest British films of all time and went on to win four Academy Awards including Best Picture. Born in London in 1934, Syms graduated from London's Royal Academy of Dramatic Art before embarking on a 64-year career in entertainment during which she starred as Sister Diana Murdoch in the 1958 war story Ice Cold in Alex, sang and danced alongside Cliff Richard in 1959's Expresso Bongo, and played the wife of a gay lawyer in the 1961 thriller Victim, the first British film to openly discuss homosexuality. Singer Meat Loaf died in January 2022. Born Lisa Ann DeCinces in the Marshall Islands in 1958, Loring started her career as a child model. Gangsta Boo, ne Lola Chantrelle Mitchell, was found dead around 4 p.m. at a Memphis home on New Year's Day, Variety reported at the time. The late actress earned an Emmy nomination for her work on the comedy, and she won an Emmy for her starring role on NBC's short-lived Amy Prentiss in the 1970s. When you visit this site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. She didn't require music to dance. We remember notables who died in 2023, including Terry Holland, Richard Belzer, Tim McCarver and Raquel Welch. Born in Winnipeg, Canada, in 1953, Robin "Robbie" Peter Kendall Bachman grew up playing drums in a musical family alongside older brothers Randy and Tim. Jacobs went on to write for numerous country legends including Tim McGraw, Kelly Clarkson, Scotty McCreery, and his wife. He was 55. Majors appeared on the long-running police drama from 1999 to 2004, and received a Young Artists Award for his work in 2002. "They would like to share that although she fought courageously and the medical team went above and beyond doing everything in their power to aid in her recovery, on Monday, October 11th, Emani succumbed to the injuries she sustained after a tragic accident. A spokesperson for the Walker County Coroner confirmed to PEOPLE that Harris died after he was rushed to the Walker Baptist Medical Center in Jasper, Alabama. Other notable roles include turns in Magnolia, Bound for Glory, Slap Shot, Harry and the Hendersons, and The Prince Of Tides. Famous figures who tragically died by drowning. Corley's family later confirmed to WFAA that the victim identified by police was the Dave & Buster's co-founder. Kerwin began his career in the 1970s and appeared in more than 50 TV shows and movies. "I have no words and my heart is too broken to find them. Of the incident she quipped, "I said, 'I can't go to prison, the stripes are horizontal, they don't look good on me.'". E [ edit] Robert Enke F [ edit] Keith Flint G [ edit] Alan Garca Los Angeles, CA - 1980: Earl Boen appearing in the ABC tv series 'It's A Living'. She was 83. The actor also appeared on Broadway and had roles on the big screen inAll That Jazz,Key Exchange,Dream Lover, andMaking Mr. but for all the . Verdine wrote on Instagram. The rapper was fatally stabbed in the neck backstage at around December 18, 2021, during the Once Upon a Time concert in LA. David Crosby, the legendary rocker and co-founder of the Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash, died Jan. 18 at age 81. He was also the creative force behind Flipper, both the movie and the TV series, directing 37 episodes of the television show and co-writing the film. She was previously married to Matthew Novotny. "He said I didn't need to buy a whole new set of strings." Paco Rabanne, the iconic Spanish fashion designer known for his futuristic creations, died Feb. 3 at 88. Barbara Bosson, the Emmy-nominated actress best known for her role onHill Street Blues, died Feb. 18. Earlier this year, she announced plans torun for Senate. Celebrities play a great role in highlighting different things, including rare diseases. In memory of the actors, musicians, authors, and other famous faces who have died in 2023, including singer-songwriter Lisa Marie Presley, legendary rockers David Crosby and Jeff Beck, and. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Crosby, who briefly studied drama in college, also made a string of TV appearances in The John Larroquette Show, Roseanne, and The Simpsons, as well as film appearances in Hook and Thunderheart. Lisa Marie Presley, the singer-songwriter and daughter ofElvis Presley, died Jan. 12 following a suspected cardiac arrest. Dave Hollis, former distribution executive for Disney, died at the age of 47. Showrunner Matt Selman wrote, "Chris Ledesma was a sweet, goofy guy with a giant heart his amazing musical life is played out over 33 years of @TheSimpsons.". The royalpassed away two months and one day short of what would have been his 100th birthday. UNITED STATES - MARCH 30: EIGHT IS ENOUGH - Adam Rich Portrait - Season Two - 3/30/78, Adam Rich played Nicholas Bradford, the youngest of eight children of a newspaper columnist., (Photo by ABC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images). Tawny Kitaen died at the age of 59 in May 2021. Multiple outlets, including Variety and Deadline, first reported Stevens' death, with the former attributing the news to her son Andrew Stevens and the latter to both Andrew and a longtime friend of the actress, John O'Brien. Though she is most recognizable for her role in the holiday classic, Dillon had a long career and was twice Oscar-nominated, for her turn as a single mom in Close Encounters of the Third Kind and as a sheltered Catholic woman in Absence of Malice. Wersching was diagnosed with cancer in 2020, per Deadline. And find it we shall.". Knievel also headlined the 2005 A&E reality seriesKnievel's Wild Ride. The Saved by the Bell star was battling with stage 4 cancer. Emani died on following a "tragic accident," her manager, Fred Green, told PEOPLE. Born in Jasper in 1991, Harris was inspired to take up music by his grandfather, who gave him a guitar when he was a child. Corely died at his home near White Rock Lake in Texas, his daughter Kate Corley said in a statement to ABC affiliate WFAA. David Jolicoeur, member of the iconic hip hop trio De La Soul who performed under the stage name Trugoy the Dove, died at the age of 54. He will be remembered for his warm personality and signature suspenders. Dame Vera Lynn was the wartime singer famed for her morale boosting songs that supported British troops during the Second World War. At this time there will be no further comment.". Chris Benoit Miguel Blesa Isabella Blow Stephen Laurel "tWitch" Boss Anthony Bourdain Jonathan Brandis C [ edit] Chris Cornell D [ edit] Musician Brad Delp from Boston committed suicide. Alexander is survived by his wife and their three children. He later appeared in another acclaimed Sondheim musical, 1984's Sunday in the Park With George, and has also starred in Candide, as well as Same Time, Next Year, Accent on Youth, The Merchant of Venice, and most recently, the 2012 revival of Harvey opposite Jim Parsons. Director Hugh Hudson attends a photocall for 'Altamira' at the Palace Hotel on March 31, 2016 in Madrid, Spain. THE ADDAMS FAMILY - "Fester Goes on a Diet" - Season Two - 1/14/66, Wednesday (Lisa Loring); Lisa Loring at arrivals for Child Stars - Then And Now Exhibit Opening Reception, The Hollywood Museum, Los Angeles, CA August 18, 2016. The Italian film star rose to prominence in post-war cinema ranging from epics likeSolomon and Shebato dramas likeTrapezeto outright comedies likeBuona Sera, Mrs. CampbellandCome September. He also helped co-write some of their biggest hits including 1973's "Hold Back the Water" and 1974's "Roll On Down the Highway" and was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 2014. She won a Golden Globe for her work in The Three Musketeers in 1975. HealthShots compiled a list of 5 famous people with . Her cause of death was not made public. Cindy Williams, best known for her portrayal of the character Shirley Feeney on the sitcom Laverne & Shirley, died at age 75 in January. Their hit songs were revolutionary in sound and captured the spirit of the times Barrett is an original member of the Motown Family and will be missed by all of us.". They proved to be such popular characters that Garry Marshall spun them off into their own series, which ran on ABC from 1976 to 1983. (Photo by Gus Stewart/Redferns), English actress Sylvia Syms wearing an off-the-shoulder dress, circa 1955. Gordon Pinsent, the prolific Canadian actor who gained international recognition in Away From Her and voiced beloved children's book character Babar the Elephant, died Feb. 25 at the age of 92. Entertainment Weekly is a registered trademark of Meredith Corporation All Rights Reserved. He was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer in 2018, but was deemed cancer free six months after undergoing chemotherapy. "It is with a heavy heart that I must share the devastating news that my beautiful daughter Lisa Marie has left us," Priscilla confirmed in a statement to PEOPLE. McGlashan, who worked as deck boss on the Discovery series, died on Dec. 27 in Nashville, according to TMZ, which first reported the news . She was also a gifted artist, photojournalist, and sculptor. Max von Sydow. His breakthrough role came in 2002 withDavid Simon'sThe Wire. Captain Lou was known for a prominent professional wrestling career that started in 1953 and ended in 1995he was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame a year later. As an actress, Natasha Richardson was known for her roles in such films as The Parent Trap and Nell. She is survived by her two children Damon and Tahnee. As a result, Cook was paid a visit by the Secret Service, whom she said "couldn't have been nicer." The Passions actor died on Jan. 11 from COVID-19 complications at the Eisenhower Medical Center in Rancho Mirage, California, a family spokesperson told The Hollywood Reporter. "His last words were, 'F--- you, motherf---er,'" Scheft told PEOPLE. | Credit: Herbert Dorfman/Corbis via Getty Images, David Jolicoeur, also known as Trugoy the Dove, of De La Soul, | Credit: Herb Ball/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images, Scott Alexander on 'America's Got Talent'. He released his first official mix tape - I Am Mr Mosely - in October 2015. He was a passenger in a Porsche Carrera GT driven by his friend, Roger Rodas, who lost control of the car, which spun and crashed at over 100 mph, bursting into flames and nearly splitting in half. Whitewas 99 years old, and only weeks from her 100th birthday on January 17, 2022. 2023 Oscars predictions: See who will win at the 95th Academy Awards. The MCUs tiniest heroes are kicking off its biggest phase yet, setting up the next several years of storytelling. On Jan. 11, Vogue, which helped launch Tatjana Patitz's career in the 1980s, announced news of her death. Alongside longtime collaborator and lyricist Hal David, he composed hundreds of pop songs that have since gone on to become modern standards, including the Academy Award-winning "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head" for the 1969 film Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and "That's What Friends Are For," which was later popularized by Dionne Warwick, Elton John, Gladys Knight, and Stevie Wonder's 1985 cover. After her parents' divorce, she moved first to New York, and then to a posh home in Beverly. He grew up to become a star of '60s French fashion thanks to his use of unconventional materials like metal and plastic. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Smiley and Michelle Arroyo's 22-year-old died on Feb. 5 after a 16-year battle with brain cancer. Files) and movies (12 Monkeys,The Replacement). Girls Aloud fans and several celebrities took to social media to shared their condolences. Celebrities on social media swiftly began to react to the news of Boo's untimely passing, sharing tributes to the rapper and her career. Supermodel Tatjana Patitz died on Jan. 11 at 56. He was 31. He continued, "Barrett was not only a great singer and piano player, but he, along with his writing partner Norman Whitfield, created an incredible body of work, primarily with the Temptations. Acclaimed film director Hugh Hudson, best known for directing the Oscar-winning film Chariots of Fire, died at the age of 86. The star had been putting off going to the hospital due to fears the public would take photos of him. Behind The Scenes Launch Gallery. Cory Monteith. Dorian Zev Kweller, son of singer-songwriter Ben Kweller, died Feb. 27 at the age of 16. The singer died in June 2020 aged . But she left us the tools to fill it. He is survived by his ex-wife and five children. The star leaves behind two young children and was related to late rapper Juice WRLD, who passed away following an accidental overdose. She was one of a kind, beautiful, generous and possessed a brilliant sense of humor and a glittering spirit that everyone loved.". The family did not provide any other details about the cause of death. He is survived by his wife of 57 years - Shirley, their daughter Seraphina and granddaughter Charlotte. Christopher Plummer died at the age of 91after falling and hitting his head at home in February 2021. Cookies collect information about your preferences and your device and are used to make the site work as you expect it to, to understand how you interact with the site, and to show advertisements that are targeted to your interests. | Credit: Distributors Corporation of America/Getty Images, | Credit: FOX Image Collection via Getty Images, | Credit: Zak Hussein/PA Images via Getty Images, Bachman-Turner Overdrive drummer Robbie Bachman, | Credit: Andy Kropa/Invision/AP/Shutterstock, | Credit: Pool ARNAL/GARCIA/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images, Melinda Dillon in 'Harry and the Hendersons', | Credit: ABC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty, | Credit: American Broadcasting Companies via Getty Images. Dillon also earned a Tony nomination for her Broadway debut as Honey in the original 1962 production of Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? The group went on to shape the sound of New York City's burgeoning punk-rock scene, performing at famed venues across the city, including CBGB and Max's Kansas City. Photo: Ebet Roberts/Redferns; Christopher Polk/Getty; Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty, Rob Latour/Variety/Penske Media via Getty. Hugh Hudson, the British filmmaker who made his directorial debut with the Academy Award-winning film Chariots of Fire, died after a short illness on Feb. 10 at 86. Melinda Dillon, best known as harried and loving Mrs. Parker, in 1983's A Christmas Story, died Jan. 9. Lisa Loring, the actress who played Wednesday Addams on the original 1960s TV adaptation of The Addams Family, died at age 64 in January. Cody Longo, an actor and musician known for his roles on Hollywood Heights and Days of Our Lives, died Feb. 8 at 34. She was 45. The band released eight studio albums, including Buzz Factory, Sweet Oblivion, Invisible Lantern, and Uncle Anesthesia, and several EPs. We will miss him dearly. 28, 1977, Wersching started her acting career in 2002 with a guest appearance onStar Trek: Enterprise, and continued racking up credits onFrasier,Angel,Charmed,Boston Legal, andSupernatural. Majors, who also went by Austin Majors Setmajer-Raglin, graduated from the University of Southern California in 2017, after studying film production and cinematography. CPR efforts were unsuccessful. Considered one of the original supermodels, the Germany-born beauty modeled for the likes of Vivienne Westwood, Chanel, and Donna Karan, among others, and appeared on the cover of Vogue six different times. After placing sixth onAmerican Idol, Harrisperformed with other contestants on the show's live tour, and he played with one of his musical influences, Darius Rucker, at the Grand Ole Opry in 2014. Discovery. . Gerry Marsden passed away at 78 in January 2021. Scott Alexander, the magician who captivated judges on season 6 of America's Got Talent, died Feb. 5 following a stroke. With more than 150 film and TV credits, Pinsent's seven-decade-spanning career made him a household name in his native country. Phil Spector died at the age of 81 in Januray 2021 after being rushed to hospital after catching Coronavirus. Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts diedin a London hospital in August 2021. (Photo by Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images). Featureflash / Shutterstock.com Born and raised in St. Louis on Mar. Meat Loaf sadly passed away aged 74 on January 20, with TMZ reporting he died from Covid - although these claims are yet to be confirmed. "Child protg, member of the EWF ORIGINAL 9, with gold records at the young age of 16 years old!" Fashion designer Paco Rabanne died on Feb. 3 at 88. After retiring from public duty in 2017, the prince is believed to have lived a peaceful life. David Crosby, a founding member of bands Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash, died at age 81 in January. A veteran stage actor, Kimbrough got his big break in the original production of Stephen Sondheim's Company, for which he earned a Tony nomination in 1971. At this time, Emani's family is asking for privacy to mourn and honor her life and memories.". The actor died died of an overdose following a fatal combination offentanyl,p-fluorofentanyl,cocaine and heroin at the age of 54 in September 2021. Former child actor Austin Majors who scored his breakout role playing Theo Sipowicz, the son of Detective Andy Sipowicz on ABC's "NYPD Blue" beginning in 1999 is dead at 27. Kelsie Gibson is the SEO Editor of PEOPLE Digital. Last but not least, legendary Golden Girls actress Betty White passed away on New Year's Eve. R&B singer Chuck Jackson performs at the 27th Annual Great Sports Legends Dinner to benefit the Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis at The Waldorf Astoria on September 24, 2012 in New York City. Over the course of two decades, Belzer played the wisecracking investigator not just within the franchise but in several other shows that spanned different networks, including The X-Files, The Wire, Arrested Development, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, and 30 Rock. According to younger brother and fellow journalist Marvin Kalb, he died at his North Bethesda, Md., home following complications from a fall, The Washington Post reported. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images), LOS ANGELES - APRIL 1988: Rock and roll legend David Crosby poses for a portrait in Los Angeles, California. Johnny Cash (1932-2003) Photo by Scott Gries/Getty Images Johnny Cash is one of the most influential and prolific recording artists of all time. White joined Earth, Wind & Fire as a teenager in 1974, helping them score their first Billboard No. Cook went on to appear in a number of films and TV shows, working with Ball on The Lucy Show and Here Comes Lucy, playing Don Knotts' wife in The Incredible Mr. Limpet, and notching memorable roles in American Gigolo and Sixteen Candles. His family confirmed the news in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter, writing, "It is with deep and profound sadness that we share the news of Jeff Beck's passing. Two of his co-written songs "Back Home" and "Already Gone" were also featured in the pilot episode of the musical series Nashville. Hewas hospitalised for about a weekbefore he passed away leaving behind his six children. It's everywhere.' After his death, sources shared he didn't want a fuss for his milestone birthday. His sister Rosa extended an invitation to fans to attend his wake to pay their last respects to the singer. | Credit: Rob Latour/Shutterstock; Ben Kweller/Instagram, Jansen Panettiere at a Los Angeles event in 2015, | Credit: Herb Ball/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal/Getty. The singer first auditioned forAmerican Idolin 2010, and also tried out unsuccessfully for Fox'sThe X-Factorand NBC'sThe Voice. After leaving the group in 1959, Jackson began recording as a solo artist and had his biggest hit with the Bacharach-composed "Any Day Now," which became Jackson's signature song and scored him a deal with Motown Records. Cindy Williams, who starred as Shirley Feeney on beloved sitcom Laverne & Shirley, died Jan. 25. Her sophomore albumNow What, also debuted in the top 10 on the Billboard 200 albums chart. WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 11: Actor Cody Longo attends the Primary Wave 11th annual pre-GRAMMY party at The London West Hollywood on February 11, 2017 in West Hollywood, California. "Buster Corley had a stroke four months ago that caused severe damage to the communication and personality part of his brain," his daughter Kate said in her statement, adding, "The family asks for privacy during this time.". Though Brown's Valchek was one of many intimidating yet hilarious characters onThe Wire, the actor's comedic timing and brash swagger made Stan Valchek a fan favorite. (Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images for Icelandic Glacial). Real Housewives of Atlanta star NeNe Leakes husband, Gregg Leakes diedin September 2021 at the age of 66 years old. Actor Josh Gad, who famously voices Olaf in 'Frozen,' announced on Twitter June 26 that his 20-year-old nephew Marco died unexpectedly in his sleep, "his life cut far too short and our pain far . Richard Belzer, the comedian and actor best known for his role as John Munch on the Law & Order franchise, died Feb. 19 at the age of 78. Updated February 28, 2023 at 04:32 PM EST, PARSIPPANY, NJ - APRIL 26: Ricou Browning attends the 2013 Chiller Theatre Expo at Sheraton Parsippany Hotel on April 26, 2013 in Parsippany, New Jersey. 6 on the Billboard 200 and won them Best New Artist at the Grammys. A Grammy winner and 10-time nominee, Crosby was a two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee for his work with influential rock groups the Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash (later Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young), the latter of which he co-formed in 1968. "She went peacefully with both her daughters holding her hands," Foumberg told the outlet. Fred White drumming with Earth, Wind & Fire. The Peaky Blinders star kept her cancer diagnosis private and friends only found out days before she died. James Lipton. She appeared in a steady number of films throughout the '60s and '70s, including The Queens, Bedazzled, Lady in Cement, Hannie Caulder, 100 Rifles, The Three Musketeers, and Crossed Swords. She was 64. 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