He died on December 4, 2021 in Nashville Jonshel Alexander was born on February 26, 1999 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. ", Starring in over 50 TV shows and movies over his career, Mekka earned a Tony Award nomination playing the lead in the 1975 Broadway musical "The Lieutenant.". He became a staple in the musical theater world in the late 1950s when he penned lyrics for "West Side Story" and "Gypsy." Doug's film Producer | He was previously married to Abbie. He died on February 8, 2021 in Los Angeles, California, USA. "Michael Constantine, the dad to our cast-family, a gift to the written word, and always a friend," she wrote. 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. She died on November 27, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Will Ryan began a career in music. He died on November 17, 2021 in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. I think we can all agree.". He died on October 27, 2021 in Jacksonville, Florida, USA. "His message of triumph over struggle, his search for the light out of darkness, his pursuit of truth and grace brought us closer to our own humanity DMX was nothing less than a giant. She died in November 2021 in the USA. He was a director and cinematographer. She was lead singer of a female rock band in NYC in 1970, the Margo Lewis Explosion. He was an actor and producer, known for Dios los cra (1977), El arracadas (1978) and La ley del monte (1976). He died on November 20, 2021 in Henderson, Nevada, USA. Journey to the Center of the Earth. With nearly 40 novels published, Rice will go down as one of the most popular gothic writers of all time. He was 87 years old. 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. Cara began performing as a child and Jack Lanza was born on October 14, 1935 in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. Dustin did not suffer. 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). He died on December 24, 2021 in Englewood, New Jersey, USA. His parents were emigrants who hailed from an area near Casale Monferrato, a region noted for its viticulture, in Piedmont, Italy. Stan Lee 4. He was married to Chantal Harvey Evans was born on January 7, 1941 in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. It resulted in Hill and the rest of his bandmates being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004. "In the late 1960s we became the group that Graeme always wanted it to be, and he was called upon to be a poet as well as a drummer," Hayward continued. She was an actress and writer, known for West Side Story (1961), Seems Like Old Times (1980) and Operation Petticoat (1977). 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. 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. Her mother (who had long suffered from Perky, talented, blue-eyed redhead Cara Williams had acting aspirations from the get-go. He later starred in the movie adaptation. He was a casting director and producer, known for The Prophecy (1995), Feast (2005) and The Game (1997). He died on December 5, 2021 in Santa Clarita, Bob Dole was born on July 22, 1923 in Russell, Kansas, USA. ", In a statement to The Wrap, his manager Deborah Miller said: "Ned was an iconic, legendary talent, as well as a dear friend, and he will be missed by us all.". Known for mixing Jewish themes and political incorrectness in his routine, Jackie Mason became a fixture in the stand-up comic scene for decades. God we love her and know how lucky we are to have had her in our lives. "We are saddened to confirm of Dustin Diamond's passing on Monday, February 1st, 2021 due to carcinoma," Diamond's representative said in a statement provided to Insider. Moving to Los Angeles in the late 2000s, she attended UCLA's Professional Producing program and was a graduate of the AFI Conservatory, which in 2019 named her a raising star. It also launched several sequels. He later became 'Willio' of the comedic singing group Willio & Phillio. In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies "Norman, can't believe you have been gone a year. From Prince Philip and DMX to Harry Reid and John Madden, 2021 was a year full of loss. Here are some highlights of Stephen Lawrence's work: composing over 300 songs and scores for Sesame Street resulting in three shared Emmy awards for "Outstanding Achievement in Music Direction and Composition"; composing the title song and several others for Free To BeYou And Me, the landmark Jeanine Ann Roose was born on October 24, 1937 in Los Angeles, California, USA. Williams began his career as a backup dancer for artists like George Michael and Madonna. 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. Jan. 17, 1922-Dec. 31, 2021 Enlarge Image Beloved actress Betty White died at age 99 on Dec. 31, 2021. The band, which was formed in 1964, had a revolutionary sound which has stood the test of time thanks to iconic songs like "Nights in White Satan" and "Tuesday Afternoon." He was an actor, known for Contract on Cherry Street (1977), The Clay Cole Show (1959) and Upbeat (1964). He was an actor, known for AWA All-Star Wrestling (1972), WWF Championship Wrestling (1972) and WWF on MSG Network (1973). He was previously married to Cathy Worthington. He died on October 18, 2021 in Camarillo, California, USA. Always such a pleasure to have on set. She was an actress, known for Videodrome (1983), Urban Legend (1998) and Funeral Home (1980). On Jan. 16, McGee died in his sleep, a family spokesperson told Reuters . "We will forever be connected to that 'Blues Shuffle in C.' You will be missed greatly, amigo.". He was a writer and producer, known for Diff'rent Strokes (1978), Small Wonder (1985) and Goddess of Love (1988). He was also nominated for an Oscar for his performance in 2007's "Into the Wild. He died on April 23, 2021 in Andheri, Mumbai, India. He was a composer and actor, known for The Blob (1958), The Box (2009) and 4D Man (1959). 1 Mystery Scoop 388K subscribers Subscribe 13K 1.8M views 1 year ago In this video we're going to remember celebrities who died in 2021 (so far). Unfulfilled by Hollywood, Vicki Bart the Bear II is an 8.5-foot tall, 1,110-pound Alaskan brown bear whose impact on wildlife has been even bigger than his body or his acting accomplishments. 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 was a national treasure who deeply relished his Canadian roots. Mick Rock was born on November 21, 1948 in Hammersmith, London, England, UK. He was an actor and writer, known for You Don't Mess with the Zohan (2008), Salomonico (1972) and Masada (1981). Didion died due to complications from Parkinson's disease in her New York City home on December 23. Graeme's sound and personality [are] present in everything we did together and thankfully that will live on," the band's current lead singer and guitarist, Justin Hayward, wrote on the band's website. She decided to call herself "Anne" when she enrolled in first grade at the Redemptorist Catholic School. She had her first screen test offer on her 12th birthday and went on to star in several films before she Georgiade, a Greek-American, quit school in 1948 and joined the United States Army, lying about his age. He did it with a love of the game and a colorful personality that led to him showing up in several movies and TV shows. She blazed so brightly. He died on December 8, 2021 in the USA. The veteran actor was beloved in the industry for his work on movies, TV, and the stage. The best example of this was during his time on "Saturday Night Live." Heath Freeman was born on June 23, 1980 in the USA. Additionally, we lost . She was an actress, known for Dangerous Ground (1997), Stander (2003) and African Express (1990). John Madden was many things to sports fans: a Super Bowl-winning NFL head coach, a commentator, the face of a video game Goliath. Chiba died on August 18 due to pneumonia caused by COVID-19. 10 Famous Celebrities Who Died in Young Age | Tunisha Sharma, Sidhu Moosewala, Sushant Singh Rajput #tunishasharma #sidhumoosewala #sidharthshukla #sushantsi. Instead, he let his music do the talking. He was an actor, known for The Replacements (2000), Little Giants (1994) and Arli$$ (1996). This Grammy-nominated producer died due to a sudden accident in Athens, Greece. The smart and talented actress and playwright Linda Carlson was born in Minnesota of Swedish ancestry. It was confirmed by Kotto's agent, Ryan Goldhar, The New York Times reported. He died on December 28, 2021 in Santa Monica, California, USA. Brother of Dan Aykroyd, Peter was a former cast member and writer for "Saturday Night Live.". Joe Siracusa was born on February 3, 1922 in Cleveland, Ohio, USA. The actor died on April 11 following a "long, courageous" battle with colon cancer, according to his agent. She was an actress, known for Beasts of the Southern Wild (2012) and Sundance Directors Lab (2009). She died on December 25, 2021 in the John Madden was born on April 10, 1936 in Austin, Minnesota, USA. Saved by the Bell actor Dustin Diamond passed away after his battle with cancer. Joey Morgan was an actor born in Chicago, IL. Kay Hawtrey was born on November 8, 1926 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Having been the director of photography on movies "Archenemy," "Snowbound," "Darlin,'" "Blindfire" and "The Mad Hatter," she was praised by those who worked with her thanks to a creative eye and dedication to her craft. He was previously married to Dorothy J. Pearl. Joe (1985), The Transformers (1984) and Dungeons & Dragons (1983). Focus on Sport/Getty There she worked for several years as a studio actress for Columbia Pictures. 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. She is irreplaceable, and will be greatly missed.". The son of a signwriter, Bristol-born Robert John ('Bob') Baker studied painting and animation at art college. ", Constantine won an Emmy in 1970 for his role as principal Seymour Kaufman in the ABC series "Room 222.". He died on October 28, 2021 in Galway, Connacht, Ireland. She was a cinematographer, known for The Party Machine with Nia Peeples (1991), The All New Mickey Mouse Club (1989) and Blossom (1990), part of the Disney-created pop group The Party. His vaudevillian father was a replacement Curly in the original production of "Oklahoma!". 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 was previously married to Virginia Jo Fields. ", Born in Spokane, Washington, and grew up in Caldwell, Idaho. Candy Palmater was born on December 4, 1968 in Point La Nim, New Brunswick, Canada. (2009), Two Cubes Pls (2013) and Ssshhhh Koi Hai (2001). Photo Credit: Wikipedia. He died on November 13, 2021 in Los Angeles, California, USA. The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Scolari, a revered actor of the stage and screen, died on October 22 at age 66 after a two-year battle with cancer. The actress and model is best known for playing Bond girl Stacey Sutton in 1985's "A View to a Kill." Leachman died of natural causes on January 27. 15. "She died as she lived. She died on June 11, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Garson co-starred as con man Mozzie on USA Network's "White Collar," from 2009 to 2014. He was a writer and producer, known for Martin (1992), The Show (1996) and Saturday Night Live (1975). Well, today your son grieves your loss and will miss our long talks, your laughter from your belly, and your very presence.". He played Brother Cavil in the early 2000s revival of "Battlestar Galactica. Started his acting career as a child actor, Stockwell starring alongside the likes of Frank Sinatra and Errol Flynn. Aside from this iconic role, her face might also be familiar for her many TV commercials. For nearly 60 years Watts was the quiet backbone of one of the biggest bands in the world. We can only hope their loved ones find peace during this difficult time. He was first diagnosed with cancer in 2018 and then said in 2019 that he was, at the time, cancer-free. The duo relocated to California where they got the opportunity to write and record wacky songs for Disneyland Records. The rom-com, starring Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts, went on to become a box office hit. In 2009, he was sentenced to 19 years to life in prison for the murder of actress Lana Clarkson in 2003. The year 2021 took away several celebrities from us. It made him a legend in the comedy world and Macdonald went on to build a career in movies ("Dirty Work," "Billy Madison," and the "Dr. Dolittle" franchise), TV ("Norm" "The Orville"), and dozens of memorable late night show appearances. White's career spanned more than seven decades. Celebrities who died in 2021 Jason Guerrasio Updated Betty White. She was an actress, known for Don't Forget the Motorcity (2008), Unsung (2008) and Backstory: Kenny Rogers (2012). He was previously married to Nancy Van Rijn. Jean-Marc Valle was a Canadian filmmaker, editor and screenwriter from Montreal. He died in March 2021 in the UK. I will surely miss him," Chiba's manager Timothy Beal told Insider. Their father Joseph Robinson Senior and grandfather John were world champion wrestlers, and both brothers trained in wrestling and body-building. He was previously married to Eleanor Cristino. Former "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" star NeNe Leakes' husband, Gregg Leakes, died of colon cancer. Larry Gelman was born on November 3, 1930 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. Through his art and humanity, he touched all of our hearts and his legendary life will endure for all generations to come.". Hill died at his home in Houston, Texas, on July 28. Art lives on through his work, stories about his life and the relationships he built with everyone he knew.". He died on December 28, 2021 in Pleasanton, California, USA. ", Mekka is best known for playing the lovable Carmine "The Big Ragu" Ragusa on "Laverne & Shirley. Thomas died on August 7 in New Jersey "peacefully in his sleep," according to the statement by the band. Born in Tasmania and an only child, Gregg was set to take over running the family farm but instead wound up scoring an audition at the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) in Hobart.He had a season with the Melbourne Theatre Company and in 1964, made his television debut in an episode of Bridget Hanley was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Doris (ne Nihlroos) and Lee Hanley. Prince Philip, the husband to Queen Elizabeth II, became the longest-serving British consort in history. His work is responsible for five Tony Award for best musical, and six of which won for best original score. White died on December 31 at her home in Los Angeles due tocomplications of a stroke she had six days prior. She was previously married to Dr. Eugene Richard Auger and Dr. James Rudolf Silber. Williams would then go on to have an impressive career in movies, TV, and the stage. One of the founders of legendary 1980s hip-hop group, Digital Underground, Shock G (born Greg Jacobs) would be forever known to rap fans for his alter ego Humpty Hump, who was the inspiration for the rap anthem "The Humpty Dance.". Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse. We love you.". Her first novel, "Interview with the Vampire," brought her instant fame and the book itself has become a classic. Asner died on August 29, no cause was given. He was previously married to Pati and Sheila Rock. He also created the HBO shows Big Little Lies and Sharp Objects. Always a fixture on stage between TV and movie gigs, Stockwell's highlight was starring in the 1957 Broadway production of "Compulsion." Hollywood mourned the loss of icons such as Betty White and John Madden in the final days of 2021 and unfortunately, 2022 also. (2006) and Looking for Mr. Goodbar (1977). In that time, it managed to spread rapidly throughout his system," the statement continued. He was an actor, known for Our Story Our Voice (2007), 24 Peaces and Jock the Hero Dog (2011). "We are deeply saddened to report that Joan Didion died earlier this morning at her home in New York due to complications from Parkinson's disease," Knopf said in a statement shared with New Republic reporter Alex Shephard. Nia Vardalos, the writer and star of "My Big Fat Greek Wedding," paid tribute to Constantine on Twitter upon hearing of his death. Aaron would end his career with 755 home runs (a record that would hold until Barry Bonds surpassed it in 2007). Draper's muscles landed him a job as a t.v. At the age of four, she moved with her parents and older sister Mary-Jo to Edmonds, Washington, where her younger sister Molly was later born. As the anchor of Weekend Update from 1994 to 1997, he was taken off as anchor during the O.J. In 2021, many celebrities died, including actors, singers and other entertainers. Constantine died on August 31 in Reading, Pennsylvania, following a long illness. He died on September 15, 2021 in Bath, England, UK. He also had the story credit alongside his brother in the 1991 comedy "Nothing But Trouble.". The year 2021 saw us bidding goodbye to many celebrities who breathed their last. Roy Orbison 2. He produced Bernard Holley was an English actor who worked consistently in television and theatre for more than 40 years.His television appearances included Z Cars (for 3 years) Doctor Who, Elizabeth R, Now and Then, Birds of a Feather (two series), Carry on Laughing, Ahead of the Class, Keeping up Appearances Keith Dinicol was born on August 12, 1952 in Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada. He was also Emmy nominated for the comedy series "Newhart. Over the decades she won the National Book Award, the American Academy of Arts & Letters Gold Medal in Criticism and Belles Letters, the National Medal of Arts and Humanities, and the PEN Center USA's Lifetime Achievement Award. He gave us so much laughter and deserves a rest now. Wright died on May 24 after a three-year battle with prostate cancer, according to The Hollywood Reporter. 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. Aykroyd joined in show in 1979 after a stint with "SCTV." Slim 400: Savage (2018) and The Life and Death of Vincent Slim 400 Cochran. He was an actor, known for Jesus Henry Christ (2011), The Taming of the Shrew (1988) and The Comedy of Errors (1989). She died on December 31, 2021 in Los Angeles, USA. and took home five Emmys over his career. Phil Spector (Dec. 26, 1939-Jan. 17, 2021) (Nick Ut - Pool via Getty Images) Spector was considered a musical genius when it came to producing records, including "You've Lost That Lovin'. ", Siravo mainly found work in theater, where he was part of Tony Award-winning productions of "Oslo" and "The Light in the Piazza." Stockwell formed a respected character actor filmography with movies like "To Live and Die in L.A," "Beverly Hills Cop II," and 1988's "Married to the Mob," in which he was nominated for a best supporting actor Oscar. He was previously married to Linda Strain Pagter and Cheryl Murphy. He had kept it private from his fans. Thomas founded Kool & the Gang in 1964 alongside several teenage friends, including brothers Robert "Kool" and Ronald "Khalis" Bell, Robert "Spike" Mickens, Charles Smith, George Brown, and Ricky West. Dustin Diamond died on February 1 at age 44 after a. Kotto died on March 15 near Manila in the Philippines. After wowing audiences on the Broadway stage in the mid-1960s (earning a Tony nomination along the way), Clarence Williams III found mainstream stardom playing Linc Hayes in the hit TV series "The Mod Squad," which ran from 1968 to 1973. No cause was given. She died on October 26, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee, USA. "It's a very sad day. She was previously married to John Clark. Edge died on November 11, no cause was given. Edge was the drummer and last original member of the legendary rock band The Moody Blues. He was previously married to Sigrid Insull and Marycarolyn Linda Elizabeth "MiMi" Hawkins. No cause was given. 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. Known for his physically imposing characters, Kotto was a fixture in movie and TV for decades, including roles on the series "Homicide: Life on the Street" and FBI agent Mosely in the beloved comedy "Midnight Run" opposite Robert De Niro. Sophie. In June it was revealed that the cause of death was an accidental overdose. 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. He was previously married to Barbara Jean Kalil . He also appeared as Dr. Chip Lakin in "Days of our Lives. Diamond was known best for playing the bumbling comic relief Samuel "Screech" Powers in the beloved 1990s TV series "Saved by the Bell.". [38] (death announced on this date) Bassma Kodmani, 64, Syrian academic and political dissident, cancer. His legend will live on forever.". Themsie Times was born in 1951 in Gqeberha [formerly Port Elizabeth], South Africa. "For 63 years and across the platforms of radio, television, and digital media, Larry's many thousands of interviews, awards, and global acclaim stand as a testament to his unique and lasting talent as a broadcaster," read the statement in a tweet from his handle the day of his death. Camera_department | Betty White, Michael K. Williams, Norm Macdonald, Cicely Tyson, and DMX died this year. Shock G died on April 22, found dead in a hotel room in Tampa, according to his father. Go now, Little One, into the air, and thank you. He died on November 18, 2021 in Victoria, British Columbia, Actor | He was an actor and producer, known for NCIS (2003), Bones (2005) and ER (1994). He died on January 16 of natural causes according to California state prison officials inside the San Joaquin General Hospital. Here is a list of some of the celebrities who died in 2021: 1. 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 died on November 11, 2021 in Bradenton, Florida, USA. A boxer in high school, he continued in the service. The bassist, along with lead guitarist Billy Gibbons, were known best for sporting long beards and stetson hats. With a naturalistic approach that seemed to elevate the actors he worked with, Valle's style was one that was unique and grabbed the attention of both big and small screen audiences. He was previously married to Kym Douglas and Arlene Martel. ", More recently he was nominated in the upcoming Emmys for the 2020 HBO series "Lovecraft Country.". Coronji Calhoun was born on November 28, 1990 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. His cause of death has not been made public. He is known for Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse (2015), Compadres (2016), Camp Manna (2018) and Peter Aykroyd was born on November 19, 1955 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. He is widely recognized as one of the most skilled drummers of all time. Indigenous Australian actor David Gulpilil found fame in the late 1970s "new wave" of Aussie filmmaking and then built an impressive on-screen career. Basil Hoffman was an American character actor, known for his work, often in classic films, with distinguished film directors including Peter Bogdanovich, Mario Monicelli, Richard Benjamin, Carl Reiner (twice), Peter Medak (five times) and Alan J. Pakula (twice); Academy Award winners Ethan and Joel Jo-Carroll Dennison was born on December 16, 1923 in Florence, Arizona, USA. She died on December 15, 2021 in Garden City, Michigan, USA. David Fox was an acclaimed Canadian actor. Made for $50,000 from a loan Van Peebles got from Bill Cosby when the studios passed on it, Van Peebles starred, directed, wrote, edited, composed the music, and shot it over 19 days. 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. Aaron died of natural causes on January 22. In 2020, then president Trump awarded Limbaugh the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor.