", He reprised the role in the 2016 sequel and the short-lived TV sitcom "My Big Fat Greek Life. Doug's film Producer | ", She was also known for playing Polly Gray on the series "Peaky Blinders" and roles in movies ranging from 2006's "The Queen" to the James Bond 2012 movie, "Skyfall. Then in 1988 the "John Madden Football" video game was born and has now become such a phenomenon it's simply known as just "Madden. Sondheim's work also found success beyond Broadway. He was a director and cinematographer. She was previously married to Brian Neary and Tom Nielsen. He had memorable roles movies like "Network" (which earned him an Oscar nomination), "All the President's Men," "Rudy," and "Toy Story 3" (voicing Lotso). As one of the faces of the "New Journalism" movement in the 1960s and 1970s, Didion's work became a major staple in the era. On New Year's Day of 2021, singer and actor George Gerdes died after suffering a brain aneurysm and on New Year's Eve, Golden Girls star Betty White passed away at age 99. "SNL" announced his passing on the November 20th episode of the show by showing the short film he starred in titled "The Java Junkie." getty TV's perennial Golden Girl. He died on November 13, 2021 in Los Angeles, California, USA. The rom-com, starring Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts, went on to become a box office hit. He died on December 28, 2021 in Pleasanton, California, USA. She was previously married to Denise Tompkins. The trailblazer wowed audiences with his 1971 movie "Sweetback's Baadasssss Song." Photo Credit: Wikipedia. And Wright's singing of Oscar-winning song "Under the Sea" and nominated "Kiss the Girl" helped make the movie into an instant classic. Actress Cloris Leachman died on Jan. 27, 2021, at age 94, her manager Juliet Green confirmed to Variety. LaFleur died on November 17 after battling Parkinson's for 10 years. He was previously married to Cathy Worthington. He was a composer and actor, known for The Blob (1958), The Box (2009) and 4D Man (1959). He later became 'Willio' of the comedic singing group Willio & Phillio. This list of celebrities is loosely sorted by popularity. Plummer died on February 5, no cause was given. Born in Brooklyn, NY in 1926, he graduated from NYU and started as a janitor at the DuMont Television Network, working his way through at first as a studio assistant, then as a cameraman on "The Honeymooners" and "Captain Video and Rose Lee Maphis was born on December 29, 1922 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. He would go on to star in several more of his dad's films before becoming a global star in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and other blockbusters. Three revivals of his shows won Tonys and he was awarded a Tony Award for lifetime achievement in 2008. The South African-born director was known for his work in movies, TV, and theatre. He was an actor, known for The Young and the Restless (1973), JFK (1991) and Good Guys Wear Black (1978). The younger brother of fellow actor/stunt man Joe Robinson, Doug was born Douglas Bowbank Robinson in central Newcastle-upon-Tyne in 1930. Garson co-starred as con man Mozzie on USA Network's "White Collar," from 2009 to 2014. Lists of deaths by year. Larry Gelman Actor | Dreamscape Garson died on September 21, the cause of death was pancreatic cancer. He later starred in the movie adaptation. He got his start in TV alongside Tom Hanks in Bosom Buddies . He died on November Young Dolph was born on July 27, 1985 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. The versatile actor was also a mainstay in many films, such as "Little Manhattan," "There's Something About Mary," and "Groundhog Day.". Weeks before his death he announced he was withdrawing for the band's upcoming US tour. Responsible for crafting one of the most memorable TV characters of all time playing Baltimore gangster Omar Little in HBO's "The Wire," Williams went on to forge a respected career playing complex roles. DMX died on April 9, a week after having a heart attack at his home in New York. The actor died on April 11 following a "long, courageous" battle with colon cancer, according to his agent. ", Siravo's tough guy roles found him doing work in everything from the stage, to Brian DePalma's "Carlito's Way" (marking his movie debut), and playing Tony Soprano's dad in "The Sopranos. 15. Constantine died on August 31 in Reading, Pennsylvania, following a long illness. She was previously married to John Gregory Dunne. The latter, who was her faithful companion for nearly 14 years, died in January 2021. Phil Margo was born on April 1, 1942 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. Scolari, a revered actor of the stage and screen, died on October 22 at age 66 after a two-year battle with cancer. The year 2021 took away several celebrities from us. He is best-known for the hundreds of songs he has written for artists such as Anita Baker ("You Bring Me Joy"), Maxine Nightingale ("Lead Me On"), Patti LaBelle ("Come What May", "I Don't Go Shopping"), Aretha Franklin Singer, composer, heartthrob, pioneer--all are accurate descriptions of Robert Michael Nesmith. The show starred the actors as two friends who disguise themselves as women to live in the only apartment building they can afford: an all-female building. NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service. "She could make you laugh or cry at the drop of a hat. Larry Gelman was born on November 3, 1930 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. He died on December 14, 2021 in Florida, USA. He was previously married to Pati and Sheila Rock. ", Director David Lynch cast him in his 1984 adaptation of "Dune," and later chose him to played Ben in 1986's "Blue Velvet," in which he performs a memorable lip-synch of Roy Orbison's "In Dreams.". He was a director, known for The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975), David Bowie: John, I'm Only Dancing (1972) and David Bowie: The Jean Genie (1972). She is of Danish, Greek, English, and Welsh descent.Although best known as the devious Sue Ann Nivens on the classic Tiffini Hale was born in Palm Springs, California, USA as Tiffini Talia Hale. Gabby Petito. Known for mixing Jewish themes and political incorrectness in his routine, Jackie Mason became a fixture in the stand-up comic scene for decades. The year 2021 saw us bidding goodbye to many celebrities who breathed their last. She blazed so brightly. In a statement on the Gulpilil's passing, South Australian Premier Steven Marshall called the actor a "once-in-a-generation artist who shaped the history of Australian film and Aboriginal representation on screen.". He was married to Chantal Harvey Evans was born on January 7, 1941 in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. He had bit parts in movies like 1983's "Dr. Detroit" and 1987's "Dragnet." Among those who have died in the past 12 months were some well-known figures, including Virgil Abloh and Michael K. Williams. He was an actor and director, known for What's Your Raashee? But his two most memorable was his debut feature role in the movie "Deliverance" as Bobby, and playing Otis, Lex Luthor's sidekick in 1978's "Superman. He died on December 5, 2021 in Washington, Stonewall Jackson was born on November 6, 1932 in Tabor City, North Carolina, USA. No cause was given. Spector's daughter, Nicole Audrey Spector said he died due to complications of COVID-19. God we love her and know how lucky we are to have had her in our lives. In 2009, he was sentenced to 19 years to life in prison for the murder of actress Lana Clarkson in 2003. The youngest of five children, he was raised by a retired United States Air Force captain father and a homemaker mother. Always a fixture on stage between TV and movie gigs, Stockwell's highlight was starring in the 1957 Broadway production of "Compulsion." In June it was revealed that the cause of death was an accidental overdose. He had kept it private from his fans. Leakes became a cast member on the popular Bravo reality show 11 years after the two became married and the show documented the couple's divorce in 2011. Leakes revealed in June that her husband's cancer had returned. That is most prevalent in one of his final best-known performances voicing the character of Carl in the Pixar classic, "Up. The veteran character actor was known best for playing Bond villain Mr. Big in 1973's James Bond movie "Live and Let Die" and Parker in the sci-fi classic "Alien.". He was 44 years old. His other credits include "Changing Lanes," starring Ben Affleck and Samuel L. Jackson; "Venus," which earned Peter O'Toole an Oscar nomination; "Morning Glory," starring Harrison Ford, Rachel McAdams, and Diane Keaton; and "My Cousin Rachel" starring Rachel Weisz. Song like "I'm a Believer," "Last Train to Clarksville," and "Daydream Beliver" made Nesmith and the group the first big American boy band. The year took a lot from us, as the pandemic continued and the number of people who died from COVID in the US alone surpassed 800,000 in December. He was previously married to Virginia Jo Fields. He died on December 4, 2021 in Nashville Jonshel Alexander was born on February 26, 1999 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. A travel influencer and vlogger who traveled with Brian Laundrie since 2019, the pair traveled the country together, with Petito . He was previously married to Dorothy J. Pearl. It also helped that the work was adapted into a popular 1994 movie starring Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt as ageless vampires gallivanting around the world for centuries. "He was a great friend humble, caring and friendly man. "Today, the Leakes family is in deep pain with a broken heart. ", That then followed with Emmy nominations for his roles in the 2015 movie "Bessie," the 2016 limited series "The Night Of," and the 2019 limited series "When They See Us. Then in 2003 Chiba found wide acclaim when he was cast in Quentin Tarantino's "Kill Bill" as Hanzo, a sushi owner who is actually master sword maker. This husky, instantly identifiable American character actor was born Italo Valentino Bisoglio on May 7, 1926, in New York City. Singer Whitney Houston also died in early 2021, as did singer Prince. He died on June 7, 2021 in the USA. She was previously married to Dr. Eugene Richard Auger and Dr. James Rudolf Silber. The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour. She was an actress, known for It's a Wonderful Life (1946). She was previously married to Bobby Rogers. She was an actress, known for Take the High Road (1980), Postmortem (1998) and BBC Sunday-Night Theatre (1950). Draper's muscles landed him a job as a t.v. He died on December 12, 2021 Mimi Cozzens enjoyed a well-rounded career on stage, screen and television in a career that has stretched for more than four decades.She was born Mildred Gloria Cozzens in Brooklyn, New York, and grew up in Glendale, Queens. He did not have to lie submerged in pain. "The world knew him as Gunther (the seventh 'Friend'), from the hit series 'Friends,' but Michael's loved ones knew him as an actor, musician, cancer-awareness advocate, and loving husband," Toni Benson, Tyler's manager, wrote in a statement provided to AP. Lester Fisher was born on February 24, 1921 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. They couldn't stay away from each other for long. She was an actress, known for Videodrome (1983), Urban Legend (1998) and Funeral Home (1980). Williams would then go on to have an impressive career in movies, TV, and the stage. Unsurprisingly, one of his first paying jobs was as a Phil Lonergan was an actor, known for Black Widow (2021), The Fifth Element (1997) and Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991). "The dream became a reality and the reality became a nightmare for some. ", "In her final hours, I sat beside her hospital bed in awe of her accomplishments and her courage, awash in memories of a life that took us from the fog laced hills of the San Francisco Bay Area to the magical streets of New Orleans to the twinkling vistas of Southern California," her son, Christopher, wrote of her passing. Larry King 1933 -2021 Veteran television and radio personality Larry King died Jan. 23. Pickett was best known for his roles as Detective David Harper on "General Hospital" and as Frank Scanlon on its spinoff, "Port Charles." Shock G's eye for talent was also realized when he brought on a then unknown Tupac Shakur to be a roadie for the band and then a background singer. A veteran of the stage, television, and movies, McCrory is best known for playing Narcissa Malfoy in the final three "Harry Potter" films. He directed Black List, C.R.A.Z.Y., The Young Victoria, Wild, Dallas Buyers Club, Los Locos, Loser Love and Caf de Flore. Reuven Bar-Yotam was born on December 15, 1935. But his talents went beyond music, as his performance as a drug dealer trying to get to kingpin level in 1998's "Belly" put him at cult icon status. Recently, he also played Fred Goldman, the father of Ronald Goldman in the FX mini-series, "The People v. O.J. Tell us what you think about this feature. In 1978, while walking out of a Georgia courtroom fighting an obscenity charge, he and his lawyer were shot by a gunman. Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Will Ryan began a career in music. He was previously married to Yvonne Marie Grace and DeLee Lively. The hall of fame Major League Baseball manager is known best for leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to two World Series championships. The guitarist for the iconic 1960s pop band The Monkees, Nesmith was recognizable for being the tallest of the foursome and often sporting a wool cap. After retiring he became a commentator on NFL telecasts where we found him in our homes for decades every Thanksgiving and Super Bowl. She died on November 27, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. ", Born in Spokane, Washington, and grew up in Caldwell, Idaho. Madden died on December 28, no cause was given. At age 11, he moved to Anderson, South Carolina to live with his sister.A Tigers fan, he enrolled at Clemson University and majored Jay Black was born on November 2, 1938 in Astoria, Queens, New York City, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for Contract on Cherry Street (1977), The Clay Cole Show (1959) and Upbeat (1964). He was previously married to Elizabeth Dole and Phyllis Eloise Holden. She was lead singer of a female rock band in NYC in 1970, the Margo Lewis Explosion. It also launched several sequels. He was an actor, known for AWA All-Star Wrestling (1972), WWF Championship Wrestling (1972) and WWF on MSG Network (1973). Famous deaths in 2021. Always in our hearts. Samuel E. Wright's Trinidadian-accent turned Ariel's cautious sidekick in the 1989 animated movie into one of Disney's most memorable characters from that era of releases. He died on October 27, 2021 in Jacksonville, Florida, USA. She won an Oscar for her performance as a timid school teacher in 1971's "The Last Picture Show" and her work on television earned her an astounding eight Emmy wins. Crowned as leading the new breed of modern comedians by Time magazine in 1960, Mort Sahl is the first entertainer ever to appear on its cover. He was an actor and stuntman in various films, including Shaft (1971), Live and Let Die (1973), and Ganja & Hess (1973). Scott Douglas Robbe (February 16, 1955 - November 21, 2021) was an American film, television, and theater producer/director, and veteran activist. She was an actress and writer, known for West Side Story (1961), Seems Like Old Times (1980) and Operation Petticoat (1977). "Michael Constantine, the dad to our cast-family, a gift to the written word, and always a friend," she wrote. Vilified as much as he was revered over his career, Limbaugh was a controversial figure over the decades in which he was often accused of saying sexist and racist remarks. Sally Ann Howes, the child actor who rose to fame in the cult film Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, died in her sleep on Dec. 19. He differed from other comedians, Joanna Cameron (born Patricia Kara Cameron) was an American actress and model, whose relatively brief acting career lasted from 1969 to 1980. The legendary actor Dilip Kumar, popular Hindi television actor Sidharth Shukla and actor Puneeth Rajkumar were among those who passed away. [38] (death announced on this date) Bassma Kodmani, 64, Syrian academic and political dissident, cancer. This iconic actor was known best for his Emmy-winning performance as Lou Grant on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show.". Sadly, the comedy icon - who starred in 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show,' 'Golden Girls' and more -. "It's a very sad day. "As she kissed Anne goodbye, her younger sister Karen said, 'What a ride you took us on, kid.' She is primarily remembered for portraying the superheroine Isis/Andrea Thomas in the short-lived series "The Secrets of Isis" (1975-1976). Fearlessly. Starring in movies like 1971's "Walkabout," 1976's "Storm Boy," the "Crocodile Dundee" franchise, and 2002's "Rabbit-Proof Fence" made him a beloved actor in the country and brought a much-needed spotlight to the world on Aboriginal culture. He reprised his role in both films, and had been filming for the network's upcoming revival series "And Just Like That" at the time of this death. Aykroyd joined in show in 1979 after a stint with "SCTV." Van Peebles died at his home on September 21. He was an actor, known for Monster's Ball (2001). She died on December 25, 2021 in the John Madden was born on April 10, 1936 in Austin, Minnesota, USA. He was a producer and actor, known for The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour (1988), Gallagher: An Uncensored Evening (1980) and Gallagher: Two Real (1981). The self-proclaimed "Sex Symbol of Chinatown" was originally born in El Paso, Texas in 1930 and moved to Los Angeles during his early childhood. Celebrities who died in 2021 Jason Guerrasio Updated Betty White. Roberts died on January 4 due to complications from a urinary tract infection. He died on October 28, 2021 in Galway, Connacht, Ireland. He was an editor, known for G.I. Getty Images Beloved actress Betty White died on New Year's Eve 2021, her rep. ", Mekka is best known for playing the lovable Carmine "The Big Ragu" Ragusa on "Laverne & Shirley.

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