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January 2, 2022

Gone But Not Forgotten in 2021

We’ve said goodbye to many famous faces, voices & names from radio, movies, television, sports, history, arts and literature so far in 2021. These celebrities and others said their final farewell to us recently.

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Celebrity deaths in 2021 that you may have missed: 

hank aaron died 2021, hank aaron january 2021 death, american baseball player, mlb fielder, major league baseball,  pro baseball player, 1958 golden glove winner 1960, milwaukee braves right fielder, 1957 national league mvp, 1957 world series champion, atlanta braves, milwaukee brewers, Hank Aaron (nee Henry Louis Aaron; “Hammer”)

National Baseball Hall of Fame American MLB right fielder (Milwaukee / Atlanta Braves; Milwaukee Brewers), 25-time MLB All-Star, 1958-1960 Golden Glove winner, 1957 NL MVP & World Series Champ (born Feb. 5, 1934 – died Jan. 22, 2021; age 86). (Hank Aaron 1974 Photo: Texas Rangers)

george armstrong died 2021, george armstrong january 2021 death, canadian hockey player, right winger, toronto maple leafs, 1960s, stanley cup champ, nhl players, hockey hall of fame, toronto marlboros coach, 1973 memorial cup champs 1975George Armstrong (“Big Chief Shoot The Puck”)

Hockey Hall of Fame Canadian, Toronto Maple Leafs NHL team captain & right winger (1949-1971: 4-time 1960s Stanley Cups), Toronto Marlboros Coach (2-time Memorial Cups- 1973 & 1975) (born July 6, 1930 – died Jan. 24, 2021; age 90) (George Armstrong 1970 Photo: Toronto Maple Leafs)

ed asner died 2021, edward asner august 2021 death, american actor, tv shows, the mary tyler moore show, lou grant, rich man poor man, roots, miniseries, movies, up, elf, hard rain, anatomy of an illness, fort apache the bronx, change of habit, el dorado, gunnEd Asner (nee Yitzhak Edward Asner)

Emmy-winning American actor of TV (Lou Grant on The Mary Tyler Moore Show & Lou Grant; The Bronx Zoo; Rich Man, Poor Man; Roots) & films (Up; Fort Apache the Bronx; Elf; Hard Rain; Change of Habit; El Dorado) (born Nov. 15, 1929 – died Aug. 29, 2021; age 91). (Edward Asner 1984 Anatomy of an Illness)

ralph backstrom birthday, born september 18th, canadian hockey player, professional hockey, montreal canadiens, stanley cup champ, calder memorial trophy winner, hockey all star, nhl centre, whaRalph Backstrom

Canadian pro hockey player, WHA & NHL centre (Montreal Canadiens – 1959 Calder Memorial Trophy, 6-Time All-Star, 6 Stanley Cups; Los Angeles Kings; Chicago Black Hawks) (born Sept. 18, 1937 – died Feb. 7, 2021; age 83). Ralph Backstrom died after a long illness. (Ralph Backstrom 1969 Photo)

f lee bailey died 2021, f lee bailey june 2021 death, american criminal defense attorney, celebrity lawyer, oj simpsons lawyer, patty hearst defense attorney, sam sheppard defense lawyer, albert desalvo defender, ernest medina, disbarred lawyersF. Lee Bailey (nee Francis Lee Bailey Jr.)

American criminal defense lawyer for high profile & celebrity clients (O.J. Simpson; Patty Hearst; Sam Sheppard; Albert DeSalvo; Ernest Medina; Carl A. Coppolino), and non-fiction author (For The Defense) (born June 10, 1933 – died June 3, 2021; age 87).  (F. Lee Bailey 2010 Photo: © John Mathew Smith) 

elgin baylor, died 2021, march 2021 death, african american, basketball player, naismith memorial basketball hall of fame, 1959, nba rookie of the year, 1950s los angeles lakers players 1960s, 1970s nba forwards, minnesota lakers, nba coachElgin Baylor

Basketball Hall of Fame American NBA forward (Minneapolis / Los Angeles Lakers), 1959 NBA Rookie of the Year, 11-time NBA All-Star, and Coach (New Orleans Jazz) (born Sept.16, 1934 – died Mar. 22, 2021; age 86). Elgin Baylor died of natural causes. (Elgin Baylor 1967 Photo: Utah Daily Chronicle)

ned beatty died 2021, ned beatty june 2021 death, american character actor, movies, deliverance, the life and times of judge roy bean, the execution of private slovik, network, silver streak, gray lady down, superman, tv shows, nick szysznyk, homicide life on the street, Ned Beatty

American actor of TV (Homicide: Life on the Street; Szysznyk), & films (Rudy; The Execution of Private Slovik; Deliverance; Network; Silver Streak; Gray Lady Down; Superman II; Radioland Murders; Hear My Song; Prelude to a Kiss) (born July 6, 1937 – died June 13, 2021; age 83). (Ned Beatty 1999 Photo: Alan Light)

jean paul belmondo died 2021, jean paul belmondo september 2021 death, chocolat producer, french actor, movies, breathless, two women, that man from rio, weekend at dunkirk, casino royale, les miserables, is paris burning, stranger in the house,Jean-Paul Belmondo

French film producer (Chocolat) & actor (Breathless; Is Paris Burning?; Casino Royale; One Hundred and One Nights; Stranger in the House; Les Misérables; That Man From Rio; Cyrano de Bergerac) (born Apr. 9 , 1933 – died Sept. 6, 2021; age 88). (Jean-Paul Belmondo 1960: Keystone/Hulton Archive)

val bisoglio died 2021, val bisoglio october 2021 death, american actor, the edge of night, the doctors, tv shows, roll out, kojak, police woman, working stiffs, quincy me, movies the hindenburg, saturday night fever, the frisco kid, Val Bisoglio (nee Italo Valentino Bisoglio)

American actor of TV (Danny Tovo on Quincy M.E.; The Doctors; The Edge of Night; Police Woman; M*A*S*H; Barney Miller; The Rockford Files; All in the Family) & films (Saturday Night Fever; The Hindenburg) (born May 7, 1926- died Oct. 18, 2021; age 95. (Val Bisoglio 1973 The Marcus-Nelson Murders)

frank bonner died 2021, frank bonner june 2021 death, american comedian, character actor, tv shows, sitcoms, wkrp in cincinnati, herb tarlek, sidekicks detective r t mooney, just the ten of us, movies, you cant hurry love, saved by the bell, director, city guys, harry and the hendersonsFrank Bonner (nee Frank Woodrow Boers Jr.)

American actor & director of TV (City Guys; Harry and the Hendersons; WKRP in Cincinnati; Saved by the Bell; Las Vegas Lady; The Hoax; You Can’t Hurry Love) (born Feb. 28, 1942 – died June 16, 2021; age 79). Frank Bonner died of Lewy body dementia. (Frank Bonner 2008 Photo: Linda_Bisset)

Lisa Brown

American TV soap opera acting coach, director & actress of stage & TV (Nola Reardon Chamberlain on Guiding Light; Iva Snyder on As the World Turns; Loving; Gotham the Series; Misguiding Light; One Life to Live) (born Aug. 2, 1954 – died Nov. 24, 2021; age 67).

edwin bruce died 2021, edwin bruce january 2021 death, american singer, country music, songwriter, mammas dont let your babies grow pu to be cowboys, actor, radio programs, portia faces life, tv shows, bret maverickEdwin Bruce (aka Ed Bruce)

American singer-songwriter (Mammas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys; See The Big Man Cry), actor of radio (Portia Faces Life; Hilltop House), TV (Bret Maverick), & films (Mi Amigo; The Outfitters) (born Dec. 29, 1939 – died Jan. 8, 2021; age 81). (Edwin Bruce 2014 Photo: 49ers5bowls)

joanna cameron, died 2021, october 2021 death, american actress, tv shows, the secrets of isis, shazam, marcus welby md, nurse, movies, pretty maids all in a row, how to commit marriage, i love my wifeJoAnna Cameron

American model, host & actress of TV (Isis/Andrea Thomas on The Secrets of Isis ; Marcus Welby, M.D.) and films (I Love My Wife; Pretty Maids All in a Row; How to Commit Marriage) (born Sept. 20, 1951 – died Oct. 22, 2021; age 70). Joanna Cameron died of stroke complications. (Joanna Cameron 2006 Photo)

Beverly Clearybeverly cleary, died 2021, march 2021 death, younger, american writer, childrens author, young adult fiction, books, henry huggins, ellen tebbits, beezus and ramona, the mouse and the motorcycle, ramona the pest, runaway ralph, otis spofford, newbery medal (nee Beverly Atlee Bunn)

Newbery Medal-winning American young adult fiction & children’s books author (Henry Huggins; Ellen Tebbits; Beezus and Ramona; The Mouse and the Motorcycle; Ramona the Pest; Runaway Ralph; Otis Spofford) (born April 12, 1916 – died Mar. 25, 2021; age 104). (Beverly Cleary 1954 Photo)

don collier died 2021, don collier september 2021 death, american actor, tv show, westerns, the high chaparral, outlaws, the young riders, movies, safe at home, seven ways from sundown, flap, paradise hawaiian styleDon Collier (nee Donald Mounger Collier)

American actor of TV (Sam Butler on The High Chaparral; Will Tompkins on The Young Riders; Marshall Will Foreman on The Outlaws; Bonanza) & movies (Safe at Home!;  Flap; Paradise, Hawaiian Style; 5 Card Stud) (born Oct. 17, 1928 – died Sept. 13, 2021; age 92). (Don Collier 1960 The Outlaws: NBC TV)

michael collins birthday, michael collins 1969, american astronaut, united states air force, usaf test pilot, gemini 10 astronaut, apollo 11 astronaut, command pilot, national air and space museum director, ltv aerospace vp, retired astronauts, united states air force, octogenarian birthdays, senior citizen birthdays, 60 plus birthdays, 55 plus birthdays, 50 plus birthdays, over age 50 birthdays, age 50 and above birthdays, celebrity birthdays, famous people birthdays, october 31st birthday, born october 31 1930Michael Collins

International Space Hall of Fame American USAF test pilot, astronaut (Gemini 10; Apollo 11), LTV Aerospace VP, Director of the National Air and Space Museum (born Oct. 31, 1930 – died Apr. 28, 2021; age 90). Michael Collins died of cancer. (Michael Collins 2009 Photo: Phil Konstantin)

michael constantine died 2021, michael constantine august 2021 death, sitcoms, sirotas court tv shows, room 222, principal seymour kaufman, films, beau geste, if its tuesday this must be belgium, hawaii, my big fat greek wedding,voyage of the damned, Michael Constantine (nee Gus Efstratiou)

American actor of movies (If It’s Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium; My Big Fat Greek Wedding films; Hawaii; Voyage of the Damned) & TV (Seymour Kaufman on Room 222; Sirota’s Court; Quincy, M.E.; Remington Steele) (born May 22, 1927 – died Aug. 21, 2021; age 94). (Michael Constantine 1969: ABC TV)

alex cord died 2021, alex cord august 2021 death, american actor, movies, synanon, stagecoach, the brotherhood, stiletto, the last grenade,  sidewinder 1, grayeagle, tv shows, airwolf, police story cassie and coAlex Cord (nee Alexander Viespi)

American actor of TV (Michael Coldsmith Briggs III on Airwolf; W.E.B.; Cassie & Co.; Route 66; Fantasy Island; Police Story) & films (The Chapman Report; The Brotherhood; Stiletto; The Last Grenade; Grayeagle; Jungle Warriors) (born May 3, 1933 – died Aug. 9, 2021; age 88). (Alex Cord 1966 Stagecoach)

chick corea birthday, born june 12th, american composer, jazz pianist, grammy awards, hit songs, 500 miles high, spain, windows, miles davis band, bandleader, musician, jazz fusion, contemporary classical musicChick Corea (nee Armando Anthony Corea)

Grammy Award-winning American classical & jazz pianist, bandleader, & composer (500 Miles High; Windows; Spain), performer with Stan Getz, Herbie Hancock, and the Miles Davis band (born June 12, 1941 – died Feb. 9, 2021; age 79). Chick Corea died of cancer. (Chick Corea 1976 Photo: Polydor Records)

johnny crawford died 2021, johnny crawford april 2021 death, american child actor, 1950s movies, courage of black beauty, tv shows, trackdown eric paine, the rifleman mark mccain, films, indian paint, village of the giants, the restless ones, el dorado,Johnny Crawford (nee John Ernest Crawford)

American singer (Cindy’s Birthday), actor of TV (Mark McCain on The Rifleman; William Tell; Matinee Theatre) & films (Courage of Black Beauty; Indian Paint; Village of the Giants; The Naked Ape; The Restless Ones; El Dorado) (born Mar. 26, 1946 – died April 29, 2021; age 75) (Johnny Crawford 1963 Photo) 

arlene dahl, died 2021, november 2021 death, american actress, tv shows, the pepsicola playhouse, movies, my wild irish rose, the bride goes wild, scene of the crime, reign of terror, three little words, sangaree, bengal rifles, to the center of the earth, one life to live, all my childrenArlene Dahl

American actress & host of TV (The Pepsi-Cola Playhouse; One Life to Live; All My Children) & films (My Wild Irish Rose; Scene of the Crime; Sangaree; Journey to the Center of the Earth; Bengal Rifles; Jamaica Run; Three Little Words) (born Aug. 11, 1925 – died Nov. 29, 2021; age 96) (Arlene Dahl 1953)

stuart damon died 2021, stuart damon june 2021 death, american actor, tv shows, rodgers and hammersteins cinderella, the champions, soap operas, general hospital, dr alan quartermaine, port charles, as the world turns, days of our lives,Stuart Damon (nee Stuart Michael Zonis)

Emmy Award-winning American TV actor (Dr. Alan Quartermaine on General Hospital & Port Charles; As The World Turns; The Champions; Cinderella; Days of Our Lives; Yanks Go Home) (born Feb. 5, 1937 – died June 29, 2021; age 84). Stuart Damon died of kidney failure. (Stuart Damon 1969: CBS Television)

henry darrow, died 2021, march 2021 death, hispanic american actors, puerto rican character actors, tv shows, the high chaparral, the new dick van dyke show, zorro, don diego de la vega, santa barbara, rafael castillo, movies, the hitcher, harry o lieutenantHenry Darrow (nee Enrique Tomás Delgado Jiménez)

Puerto-Rican actor of films (The Hitcher) & TV (Manolito Montoya on The High Chaparral; Santa Barbara; Zorro; The New Dick Van Dyke Show; One Life to Live; General Hospital; The Bold and the Beautiful; Hawaii Five-O) (born Sept. 15, 1933 – died Mar. 14, 2021; age 87). (Henry Darrow 2009: Harry Cason)

richard donner, celebrity died 2021, july 2021 death, famous, american producer, director, tv shows, tales from the crypt, movies, the goonies, lethal weapon, the lost boys, conspiracy theory, scrooged, xmen, the omen, superman, free willy, delirious, timelineRichard Donner (nee Richard Donald Schwartzberg)

American producer & director of TV (Perry Mason; Tales From the Crypt; Mr. Novak) & films (The Goonies; Lethal Weapon; The Lost Boys; Conspiracy Theory; Scrooged; X-Men; The Omen; Superman; Free Willy) (born Apr. 24, 1930 – died July 5, 2021; age 91). (Richard Donner 1979 Photo: Alan Light)

jerry douglas birthday, nee gerald rubenstein, jerry douglas 1983, american singer, actor, 1960s movies, blast of silence, black zoo, harlow, gunn, 1970s television series, mannix lt mitch webster, mission impossible guest star, the fbi guest star, isis inspector bryce, the streets of san francisco guest star, police story guest star, the rockford files guest star, barnaby jones guest star, 1970s films, good guys wear black, avalanche, 1980s movies, mommie dearest, looker, 1980s tv shows, hunter mike murdoch, 1980s tv soap operas, the young and the restless john abbott, days of our lives john abbott, 1990s films, jfk, the godson, 1990s daytime television serials, the y and r john abbott, 2010s movies, the backup bride, silent but deadly, 2010s tv soaps, the young and the restless alistair wallingford, married arlene martel 1962, divorced arlene martel 1973, married kymberly bankier 1985, octogenarian birthdays, senior citizen birthdays, 60 plus birthdays, 55 plus birthdays, 50 plus birthdays, over age 50 birthdays, age 50 and above birthdays, celebrity birthdays, famous people birthdays, november 12th birthdays, born november 12 1932Jerry Douglas (nee Gerald Rubenstein)

American singer-actor of stage, TV (John Abbott on The Young and the Restless ; Barnaby Jones; The F.B.I.; Police Story; Mannix; The Streets of San Francisco) & films (Silent But Deadly; Avalanche; Good Guys Wear Black; Gunn; The Godson) (born Nov. 12, 1932 – died Nov. 9, 2021; age 88). (Jerry Douglas 1983) 

olympia dukakis died 2021, olympia dukakis may 2021 death, american actress, academy award, movies, moonstruck, working girl, look whos talking, steel magnolias, tv shows, joan of arc, search for tomorrow, sinatra, Olympia Dukakis

Academy Award-winning American actress of TV (Joan of Arc; Search for Tomorrow; Sinatra) & films (Moonstruck; Working Girl; Look Who’s Talking Too; Steel Magnolias; Away From Her) (born June 20, 1931 – died May 1, 2021; age 89). (Olympia Dukakis 2019 Photo: Neil Grabowsky / Montclair Film)

tony esposito died 2021, tony esposito august 2021 death, canadian, american, professional hockey player, nhl goaltender, national hockey league, goalie, team canada goalie, chicago black hawks, pittsburgh penguins general manager, hockey hall of fameTony Esposito (nee Anthony James Esposito; “Tony O“)

Canadian-American NHL Hockey Hall of Fame goalie (Chicago Black Hawks), 3-time Vezina & 1970 Calder Memorial Trophy winner, Team Canada (1972 Summit Series), & Pittsburgh Penguins GM (born Apr. 23, 1943 – died Aug. 10, 2021; age 78). (Tony Esposito 1983 Photo: Sun News)

lee evans died 2021, lee evans may 2021 death, black american athlete, us national track and field hall of fame, sprint world records, olympic sprinter, 1968 mexico city, olympic gold medalist, 400 metre gold medals, 1968 olympics, 1968 olympics gold medal 4 by 400 relay,Lee Evans

U.S. National Track & Field Hall of Fame American sprinter, 2-time gold medalist at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics (400m & 4 x 400m relay), and civil rights activist, (born Feb. 25, 1947 – died May 19, 2021; age 74). Lee Evans died after a stroke. (Lee Evans 2008 Photo: Astrid Barros / MachoCarioca)

don everly died 2021, don everly august 2021 death, american musician, guitarist, singer, songwriter, everly brothers, hit songs, till i kissed you, bye bye love, wake up little susie, all i have to do is dream, cathys clown, when will i be loved,Don Everly

Grammy-winning American singer-songwriter with The Everly Brothers (Bye Bye Love; Wake Up Little Susie; All I Have to Do Is Dream; Cathy’s Clown), Musicians, Vocal Group, Country Music, and Rock & Roll Halls of Fame (born Feb. 1, 1937 – died Aug. 21, 2021; age 84). (Don Everly 1959: J.D. Noske)

John Gabriel (nee Jack Monkarsh)

American singer-actor of stage, TV (Dr. Seneca Beaulac on Ryans Hope; Teddy Holmes on General Hospital; The Mary Tyler Moore Show; Loving), & films (Sex and the College Girl; Hell’s Bloody Devils; It’s My Turn; The Story of Ruth; Stagecoach; The Hiding Place) (born May 25, 1931 – died June 11, 2021; age 90).

willie garson died 2021, willie garson september 2021 death, american actor, tv shows, white collar, sex and the city, hawaii five 0, movies, little manhattan, untamed heart, cyclops baby, speechless, groundhog day, Willie Garson (nee William Garson Paszamant)

American actor of TV (Mozzie on White Collar; Stanford Blatch on Sex and the City; Hawaii Five-0) & films (Little Manhattan; Untamed Heart; Cyclops, Baby; Speechless; Groundhog Day) (born Feb. 20, 1964 – died Sept. 21, 2021; age 57). Willie Garson died of pancreatic cancer. (Willie Garson 2014: Hakilon)

arlene golonka died 2021, arlene golonka may 2021 death, american actress, tv shows, the doctors, the doctors and the nurse, the big valley, the andy griffith show, get smart zelda, mayberry rfd millie swanson summers, movies, the busy body, hang em high, airport 77, the inlaws, Arlene Golonka

American actress of TV (Mayberry R.F.D.; The Doctors; The Doctors and the Nurses) and films (The Busy Body; Hang ‘Em High; Love at First Bite; The In-Laws) (born Jan. 23, 1936 – died May 31, 2021; age 85). Arlene Golonka died of Alzheimer’s disease complications. (Arlene Golonka 1969 Photo: CBS)

charles grodin died 2021, charles grodin may 2021 death, american actor, movies, midnight run, beethoven, rosemarys baby, the heartbreak kid, king kong, heaven can wait, sunburn, the woman in red, the couch trip, you cant hurry love,Charles Grodin

American actor of movies (Heaven Can Wait; The Heartbreak Kid; The Woman in Red; Midnight Run; Beethoven; King Kong) and TV (The Young Marrieds; Madoff) (born Apr. 21, 1935 – died May 18, 2021; age 86). Charles Grodin died of bone marrow cancer. (Charles Grodin 2013 Photo: Adam Schartoff)

marvin hagler, died 2021, march 2021 death, marvelous marvin, african american, professional boxer, 1980s middleweight boxing champion, international boxing hall of fame, world boxing hall of fame, Marvelous Marvin Hagler (nee Marvin Nathaniel Hagler)

American World & International Boxing Hall of Fame 1980-1987 middleweight champ, Fighter of the Decade (Boxing Illustrated) (born May 23, 1954 – died Mar. 13, 2021; age 66). Cause of death for Marvin Hagler is unknown. (Marvin Hagler 1986 Photo: Reagan White House Photographs) 

tom t hall died 2021, tom t hall may 2021 death, american songwriter, country music singer, hit songs, harper valley pta, i love, country is, old dogs children and watermelon wine, little bitty, grammy awards, hall of fameTom T. Hall is 85 (nee Thomas T. Hall; “The Storyteller“)

Songwriters & Country Music Hall of Fame Grammy-winning American singer-songwriter (Harper Valley P.T.A.; I Love; Country Is; I Care; [Old Dogs, Children And] Watermelon Wine; Little Bitty; Ravishing Ruby) (born May 25, 1936 – died Aug. 20, 2021; age 85) (Tom T. Hall 1973: Neal Agency Ltd)

james hampton died 2021, james hampton april 2021 death, american screenwriter, director, actor, tv shows, f troop troop, the doris day show, evening shade, teen wolf, movies, justin morgan had a horse, the longest yard, the cat from outer space, the china syndrome, James Hampton

American screenwriter, director & actor of TV (Evening Shade; F Troop; The Doris Day Show; Teen Wolf; Justin Morgan Had a Horse), and films (The Longest Yard; The China Syndrome; The Cat from Outer Space; Sling Blade) (born July 9, 1936 – died Apr. 7, 2021; age 84). (James Hampton c 1978 Photo: CBS TV)

bridget hanley, died 2021, december 2021 deaths, american actress, television series, here come the brides, harper valley pta, love american style, the second hundred years, movies, chattanooga choo chooBridget Hanley

American actress of TV (Candy Pruitt on Here Come the Brides; Wanda Reilly Taylor on Harper Valley P.T.A.; Love, American Style; The Second Hundred Years; Gidget; Simon and Simon) & films (Chattanooga Choo Choo) (born Feb. 3, 1941 – died Dec. 15, 2021; age 80). (Bridget Hanley 1968: ABC Television)

kathleen heddle died 2021, kathleen heddle january 2021 death, born november 27th, canadian rower, canadian sports hall of fame, olympic medalists, barcelona olympics, coxless pair, coxless eights, double sculls, atlanta olympic games, quadruple scullsKathleen Heddle

Canadian Sports Hall of Fame Olympic rower (1992 Barcelona coxless pair & eights gold; 1996 Atlanta double sculls gold; quadruple sculls bronze), FISA Thomas Keller medalist (born Nov. 27, 1965 – died Jan. 11, 2021; age 55). Kathleen Heddle had cancer before she died. (Rowing Photo: Sean Robertson)

gloria henry died 2021, gloria henry april 2021 death, american actress, tv shows, dennis the menace, alice mitchell, movies, sport of kings, bulldog drummond strikes back, the strawberry roan, triple threat, johnny allegro, miss grant takes richmond, Gloria Henry

American actress of TV (Alice Mitchell on Dennis the Menace) & films (The Strawberry Roan; Sport of Kings; Bulldog Drummond Strikes Back; Triple Threat; Johnny Allegro; Miss Grant Takes Richmond; Kill the Umpire; Rancho Notorious) (born Apr. 2, 1923 – died Apr. 3, 2021; age 98). (Gloria Henry 1959 Photo: CBS)

mike henry died 2021, mike henry january 2021 death, american, pro football player, nfl linebacker, actor, classic tv shows, dan august, movies, tarzan and the valley of gold, smokey and the bandit, rio lobo, more dead than aliveMike Henry (nee Michael Dennis Henry)

American NFL linebacker (Pittsburgh Steelers; L.A. Rams), actor of TV (Sunset Strip; General Hospital; The Six Million Dollar Man) & films (Tarzan and the Valley of Gold; Smokey and the Bandit) (born Aug. 15, 1936 – died Jan. 8, 2021; age 84). Mike Henry died of CTE & Parkinson’s. (Mike Henry 1970 Dan August)

dusty hill died july 2021, dusty hill 2021 death, american bass guitarist, keyboardist, rock and roll, singer, zz top, hit songs, tush, i thank you, cheap sunglasses, gimme all your lovin, got me under pressure, sharp dressed man, legs, sleeping bag, give it up,Dusty Hill (nee Joseph Michael Hill; “Duster“) 

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame American bass guitarist & singer for ZZ Top (Legs; Gimme All Your Lovin’; Got Me Under Pressure; Sharp Dressed Man; I Thank You; Tush; Sleeping Bag; Cheap Sunglasses; Give It Up; Tush) (born May 19, 1949 – died July 27, 2021; age 72) (Dusty Hill 2010 Photo: Antti Salonen)

pat hitchcock died 2021, pat hitchcock august 2021 death, american actress, movies, alfred hitchcock films, stage fright, strangers on a train, psycho, skateboard, the mudlark, daughter of alfred hitchcock, alma reville hitchcock biographerPat Hitchcock (nee Patricia Alma Hitchcock)

American actress of TV (Alfred Hitchcock Presents) & films (Stage Fright; Strangers on a Train; Psycho; Skateboard; The Mudlark), daughter of Alfred Hitchcock and Alma Reville (born July 7, 1928 – died Aug. 9, 2021; age 93). (Pat Hitchcock 2018: John Mathew Smith & www.celebrity-photos.com)

robert hogan died 2021, robert hogan may 2021 death, american actor, tv shows, the young marrieds, general hospital, days of our lives, peyton place reverend, bright promise, secrets of midland heights, another world, as the world turns, one life to live, soap operas, Robert Hogan

American actor of films & TV (Peyton Place; General Hospital; The Young Marrieds; As the World Turns; Another World; Days of Our Lives; One Life to Live; Bright Promise; Gunsmoke; The F.B.I.) (born Sept. 28, 1933 – died May 27, 2021; age 87). Robert Hogan died of pneumonia. (Robert J. Hogan 1965)

hal holbrook died 2021, hal holbrook january 2021 death, american actor, tv shows, the brighter day, the bold ones the senator, the west wing, north and south, director, designing women, movies, magnum force, all the presidents men, the great white hope, they only kill their masters, midway, capricorn one,Hal Holbrook (nee Harold Rowe Holbrook Jr.)

Emmy and Tony-winning American actor of stage, TV (The Bold Ones: The Senator; Evan Evans on Evening Shade; The Brighter Day), & movies (All The President’s Men; Magnum Force; The Firm; The Star Chamber) (born Feb. 17, 1925 – died Jan. 23, 2021; age 95) (Hal Holbrook 1989 Photo: Alan Light)

sally ann howes, died 2021, december 2021 death, british american singer, english american actress, broadway musicals, brigadoon, movies, chitty chitty bang bang, truly scrumptious, death ship, cinderella, tv shows, sally ann howes variety show, mrs richard adler,Sally Ann Howes (aka ex-Mrs. Richard Adler)

British-American singer-actress of stage (Brigadoon), TV (Secrets; To Tell the Truth; Sally Ann Howes Variety Show), & films (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang; Thursday’s Child; Anna Karenina, Fools Rush In) (born July 20, 1930 – died Dec. 19, 2021; age 91). (Sally Ann Howes 1961 Photo: Frank Goodman & Ben Washer)

larry king died 2021, larry king january 2021 death, american journalist, interviewer, radio show host, radio broadcaster, tv talk shows, larry  king live, politicking with larry king,Larry King (nee Lawrence Harvey Zeiger)

American journalist, actor & host of radio and TV (Larry King Live; Larry King Now; PoliticKING with Larry King; Miami Undercover; Larry King Show) (born Nov. 19, 1933 – died Jan. 23, 2021; age 87). Larry King had COVID-19 before he died. (Larry King 2006 Photo: P.O. 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley)

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American actor of TV (L. A. Law; Car 54, Where Are You?; Columbo; Marcus Welby, M.D.; Hogan’s Heroes; Ironside; Bonanza; ; Room 222; Barney Miller; McCloud; Holmes and Yoyo; Kojak) & movies (How to Frame a Figg) (born Apr. 24, 1928 – died Jan. 4, 2021; age 92) (Bruce Kirby Photo: Courtesy John Kirby)

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American actor of TV (The Hardy Boys: The Mystery of the Applegate Treasure; Matinee Theatre) & movies (Old Yeller; The Shaggy Dog; Swiss Family Robinson; The Misadventures of Merlin Jones; Bon Voyage; Babes in Toyland) (born Dec. 10, 1941 – died Sept. 28, 2021; age 79). (Tommy Kirk 1963 Son of Flubber) 

tawny kitaen died 2021, tawny kitaen may 2021 death, american actress, whitesnake music videos, tv shows, the new wkrp in cincinnati, mona loveland, capitol meredith ross, santa barbara, movies, bachelor party,Tawny Kitaen (nee Julie E. Kitaen)

American actress of music videos (Whitesnake), TV (Mona Loveland on The New WKRP in Cincinnati; Meredith Ross on Capitol; Santa Barbara), & films (Bachelor Party; White Hot; Three of Hearts) (born Aug. 5, 1961 – died May 7, 2021; age 59) (Tawny Kitaen Photo: Courtesy Tawny Kitaen / Presley Talent) 

yaphet kotto, died 2021, march 2021 death, black actors, movies, live and let die, blue collar, alien, brubaker, othello, the star chamber, the running man, midnight run, tv shows, homicide life on the street,Yaphet Kotto

American actor of TV (Lt. Al Giardello on Homicide: Life on the Street) & films (Othello; The Running Man; Alien; Midnight Run; The Thomas Crown Affair; Blue Collar; Live and Let Die; Brubaker; The Star Chamber) (born Nov. 15, 1939 – died Mar. 15, 2021; age 81). (Yaphet Kotto 1969 Daniel Boone)

tommy lasorda died 2021, tommy lasorda january 2021 death, american baseball manager, national baseball hall of fame, los angeles dodgers, world series champs, mlb pitcher, brooklyn dodgers, 1950s, 1970s, coachTommy Lasorda (nee Thomas Charles Lasorda)

National Baseball Hall of Fame Major League Baseball manager (Los Angeles Dodgers 1976-1996, 2X World Series Championships), MLB pitcher & coach (born Sept. 22, 1927 – died Jan. 7, 2021; age 93). Tommy Lasorda died of cardiac arrest. (Tommy Lasorda 1981 Photo: Reagan White House)

Cloris Leachmancloris leachman died 2021, cloris leachman january 2021 death, american actress, academy award, movies, the last picture show, young frankenstein, tv shows, lassie ruth martin, sitcoms, the mary tyler moore show, phyllis lindstrom, the facts of life, raising hope, emmy awards

American Emmy & Oscar-winning actress of TV (Lassie; The Mary Tyler Moore Show; Phyllis, The Facts of Life; Raising Hope; Mr. Novak), movies (The Last Picture Show; Young Frankenstein; Spanglish; Prancer; The Croods) (born Apr. 30, 1926 – died Jan. 27, 2021; age 94. (Cloris Leachman 1960 Thriller)

norman lloyd died 2021, norman lloyd may 2021 death, american director, producer, actor, classic movies, spellbound, saboteur, dead poets society, limelight, a place for herores, tv shows, st elsewhere, dr daniel auschlander, alfred hitchcock presents,Norman Lloyd (nee Norman Perlmutter)

American director, producer & actor of TV (Dr. Daniel Auschlander on St. Elsewhere; Seven Days; Alfred Hitchock Presents; The Alfred Hitchcock Hour) & films (Spellbound; Saboteur; Dead Poets Society; Limelight; A Place For Heroes) (born Nov. 8, 1914 – died May 11, 2021; age 106). (Norman Lloyd 1942 Photo)

john lutz birthday, john lutz 2010s, american mystery writer, mystery thriller novelist, author, single white female, buyer beware, alo nudger mystery series, tropical heat, fred carver myster series, darker than night, frank quinn mysteries, final seconds, lazarus man, the havana game, the honorable traitors, septuagenarian birthdays, senior citizen birthdays, 60 plus birthdays, 55 plus birthdays, 50 plus birthdays, over age 50 birthdays, age 50 and above birthdays, celebrity birthdays, famous people birthdays, september 11th birthdays, born september 11 1939John Lutz

Edgar Award-winning American mystery author (Single White Female; Buyer Beware / Alo Nudger; Tropical Heat / Fred Carver; Darker Than Night / Frank Quinn) (born Sept.11, 1939 – died Jan. 9, 2021; age 81). Cause of death for John Lutz is unknown. (John Lutz Photo: Phil Shoulberg Photography LLC) 

betty lynn died 2021, betty lynn october 2021 death, american actress, tv series, sitcoms, the andy griffith show, where's raymond, my three sons, family affair, movies, june bride, father was a fullback, take care of my little girl, cheaper by the dozen,Betty Lynn (nee Elizabeth Ann Theresa Lynn)

American actress of TV (Thelma Lou on The Andy Griffith Show; Where’s Raymond?; My Three Sons; Family Affair; Matlock) & films (June Bride; Father Was a Fullback; Behind the High Wall; Cheaper by the Dozen; The Louisiana Hussy) (born Aug. 29, 1926 – died Oct. 16, 2021; age 95). (Betty Lynn 1950)

norm macdonald died 2021, norm macdonald september 2021 death, canadian comic, stand up comedian, screenwriter, actor, tv shows, saturday night live host, norm henderson, the middle, movies, dirty work, billy madison, the animal, funny peopleNorm MacDonald (nee Norman Gene Macdonald)

Canadian comedian, writer, & actor of stage, TV (Saturday Night Live; Norm; Norm Macdonald Live; The Middle) & films (Dirty Work; Billy Madison; The Animal; Grown Ups) (born Oct. 17, 1963 – died Sept. 14, 2021; age 61). Norm MacDonald died of leukemia. (Norm MacDonald 2016: Greg2600)

gavin macleod died 2021, gavin macleod may 2021 death, american actor, movies, operation petticoat, pork chop hill, kellys heroes, tv shows, the mary tyler moore show, mchales navy, murray slaughter, the love boat, captain merrill stubing, 

Gavin MacLeod (nee Allan George See)

American actor of films (Kelly’s Heroes; Pork Chop Hill; Operation Petticoat) & TV (Happy on McHale’s Navy; Murray Slaughter on The Mary Tyler Moore Show; Captain Steubing on The Love Boat) (born Feb. 28, 1931 – died May 29, 2021; age 90). (Gavin MacLeod 2015 Photo: Gary Greenbaum/Wikipedia)

john madden, died 2021, december 2021 death, american football coach, nfl commentator, abc, cbs, fox, nbc, monday night football, sunday night football, madden nfl video games, a football life documentary, oakland raiders head coach, 1969 afl coach of the year, super bowl coachJohn Madden

Pro Football Hall of Fame American NFL coach (Oakland Raiders), 1969 AFL Coach of the Year; Madden NFL video game expert, TV sports commentator (The NFL on CBS; NFL Monday Night Football; NBC Sunday Night Football)  (born Apr. 10, 1936 – died Dec. 28, 2021; age 85). Cause of death for John Madden is unknown. (John Madden 2007)

margaret maron birthday, born august 25th, american writer, mystery novelist, crime fiction, author, judge deborah knott books, bootleggers daughter, southern discomfort, sigrid harald character, one coffee with, Margaret Maron

Agatha Award-winning American author of Judge Deborah Knott & Sigrid Harald books (Bootlegger’s Daughter; Southern Discomfort; Shooting at Loons) (born Aug. 25, 1938 – died Feb. 23, 2021; age 82). Margaret Maron died of stroke complications. (Margaret Maron 2007 Photo: Margaret Maron)

gerry marsden died 2021, gerry marsden january 2021 death, english singer, british, merseybeat, gerry and the pacemakers, hit songs, ferry cross the mersey, dont let the sun catch you crying, youll never walk alone, ill be there, i like it, how do you do it,Gerry Marsden (nee Gerard Marsden)

Gerry and the Pacemakers & solo British singer-songwriter (Ferry Cross the Mersey; Don’t Let the Sun Catch You Crying; You’ll Never Walk Alone; I’ll Be There) (born Sept. 24, 1942 – died Jan. 3, 2021; age 78). Gerry Marsden died of a blood infection in his heart. (Gerry Marsden 1964 Photo: Paul Schumach) 

Barry Mason (nee John Barry Mason)

English songwriter solo & with Les Reed for Engelbert Humperdinck, Petula Clark, Tom Jones, Rod Stewart, Elvis Presley, Perry Como, Connie Francis, Barbara Streisand, and others (The Last Waltz; Delilah; Love Grows [Where My Rosemary Goes]; A Man Without Love) (born July 12, 1935 – died Apr. 16, 2021; age 85).

jackie mason, died 2021, july 2021 death, jewish american, comedian, stand up comedy, actor, tony awards, emmy awards, movies, the jerk, caddyshack ii, history of the world part i, a stroke of genius, the perils of p k, tv shows, chicken soup jackie fisher, the jackie mason show, Jackie Mason (nee Yacov Moshe Maza)

American Tony, Grammy & Emmy-winning comedian, actor of stage, TV (Chicken Soup; The Jackie Mason Show), & films (The Jerk; Caddyshack II; Goldberg – P.I.; History of the World Part I; A Stroke of Genius) (born June 9, 1928 – died July 24, 2021; age 93) (Jackie Mason 2006: Carl Lender)

helen mccrory died 2021, helen mccrory april 2021 death, english actress, british tv shows, anna karenina, penny dreadful, fearless, the last king, peaky blinders, movies, skyfall, harry potter movies, hugo, becoming jane, the queenHelen McCrory

English actress of TV (Peaky Blinders; Anna Karenina; Penny Dreadful) & films (Skyfall; Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince; Hugo; Becoming Jane; The Count of Monte Cristo; Flying Blind) (born Aug. 17, 1968 – died Apr. 16, 2021; age 52). Helen McCrory died of cancer. (Helen McCrory 2015 Photo: Siebbi)

biff mcguire birthday, died 2021, 2021 death, american actor, movies, the werewolf of washington, serpico, midway, tv shows, herb shriner time regular, soap operas, the secret storm bruce edwards, the thomas crown affair, the heart is a lonely hunter, gibbsville how the west was won, all my children harry flax, tv soaps, search for tomorrow, santa barbaraBiff McGuire (nee William Joseph McGuire Jr.)

American actor of TV (All My Children; Search for Tomorrow; The Secret Storm; Santa Barbara; Barnaby Jones) & films (Serpico; The Thomas Crown Affair; Midway; Hollywood Seagull; The Heart is a Lonely Hunter) (born Oct. 25, 1926 – died Apr. 1, 2021; age 94). (Biff McGuire 1973 The Werewolf of Washington)

les mckeown died 2021, les mckeown april 2021 death, english songwriter, british singer, bay city rollers, hit song, saturday night, i only want to be with you, bye bye baby, give a little love, remember sha la la la, money honey, you made me believe in magic, love me like i love you, Les McKeown (nee Leslie Richard McKeown)

English Bay City Rollers lead singer (Saturday Night; I Only Want to Be With You; Bye, Bye, Baby; Give a Little Love; Remember (Sha-La-La-La);  Money Honey; Yesterday’s Hero; Love Me Like I Love You) (born Nov. 12, 1955 – died Apr. 20, 2021; age 65). (Les McKeown 2010 Photo: Roland Rosenbauer)

larry mcmurtry, died 2021, march 2021 death, american writer, texas novelist, author, academy awards, movie screenwriter, book store, lonesome dove, brokeback mountain, novelist, pulitzer prize, terms of endearment, the evening star, the last picture show, texasvilleLarry McMurtry

Academy Award-winning American screenwriter (Brokeback Mountain; The Evening Star) & Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist (Lonesome Dove; The Last Picture Show; Terms of Endearment) (born June 3, 1936 – died Mar. 25, 2021; age 84). (Larry McMurtry’s Booked Up Book Store 2005 Photo: Surgeonsmate)

art metrano died 2021, art metrano september 2021 death, american comedian, stand character actor, tv shows, bewitched, the chicago teddy bears, police academy films, movies, they only kill their masters, the heartbreak kid,Art Metrano (nee Arthur Metrano)

American actor of TV (Joanie Loves Chachi; L. A. Law; Movin’ On; Baretta; Loves Me, Loves Me Not; Ironside; Bewitched; The Tim Conway Comedy Hour) & films (Police Academy; Breathless; The All-American Boy; Going Ape) (born Sept. 22, 1936 – died Sept. 8, 2021; age 84). (Art Metrano 1978 Wonder Woman)

Angelo Mosca (aka King Kong Mosca; aka The Mighty Hercules)

Canadian Football Hall of Fame American pro football player, Philadelphia Eagles NFL draft pick, 5-time CFL All-Star, 5X Grey Cup Champ (Ottawa Rough Riders, 1; Hamilton Tiger Cats, 4), WWF pro wrestler & commentator, celebrity spokesperson (born Feb. 13, 1937 – died Nov. 6, 2021; age 84). Angelo Mosca died of Alzheimer’s disease.

michael nesmith, died 2021, december 2021 death, american musician, actor, singer, songwriter, tv shows, the monkees, hit songs, mary mary, different drum, last train to clarksville, im a believer, steppin stoneMichael Nesmith (nee Robert Michael Nesmith)

American guitarist, actor, & singer-songwriter solo & with The Monkees (Different Drum; Last Train to Clarksville; I’m a Believer; Daydream Believer; A Little Bit Me,) (born Dec. 30, 1942 – died Dec. 10, 2021; age 78). Michael Nesmith died of heart failure. (Michael Nesmith 1966 The Monkees: NBC TV)

peter palmer died 2021, peter palmer september 2021 death, american football player, university of illinois tackle, 1952 rose bowl champs, singer, actor, dancer, world theatre awards, lil abner, broadway, lorelei, v shows, custer, the kallikaksPeter Palmer

American college football tackle (University of Illinois – 1952 Rose Bowl champs, 1951 & 1953 Big Ten champs), baritone singer, dancer & actor of films, stage (L’il Abner; Lorelei), & TV (Sergeant James Bustard on Custer) (born Sept. 20, 1931 – died Sept. 21, 2021; age 90). (Peter Palmer 1960)

Gary Paulsen

American young adult fiction writer of short stories, magazine articles, plays, & novels (Hatchet; Dogsong; Woodsong; Winterdance; Dancing Carl; The Crossing; Paintings from the Cave; Nightjohn) and non-fiction (Eastern Sun, Winter Moon) (born May 17, 1939 – died Oct. 13, 2021; age 82). (Gary Paulsen 2008 Photo: Russell Ernst) 

prince philip died, prince philip 2021 death, april 2021 dead, philip mountbatten, prince philip of greece and denmark, duke of edinburgh, prince of the united kingdom, married princess elizabeth, queen elizabeth ii consort, british royalty, Prince Philip [Mountbatten] (nee Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark)

Naturalised British citizen as Philip Mountbatten, Prince of the United Kingdom, consort of Queen Elizabeth II, patron or board member of 800+ organizations, and avid sportsman (born June 10, 1921 – died Apr. 9, 2021; age 99). (Prince Philip 1992 Photo: Allan warren)

Jay Pickett

American screenwriter, producer, & actor of films (Soda Springs; A Matter of Faith; Rumpelstiltskin) and TV (Port Charles; General Hospital; Days of Our Lives) (born Feb. 10, 1961 – died July 30, 2021; age 60). Jay Pickett died of a heart attack. (Jay Pickett 2015 Kidnapped: The Hannah Anderson Story / Hybrid LLC)

christopher plummer died 2021, christopher plummer february 2021 death, canadian actor, academy award, movies, remember, the sound of music, beginners, the pyx, triple cross, battle of britain, eyewitness, national treasure, stage struckChristopher Plummer (nee Arthur Christopher Orme Plummer)

Emmy, Tony, & Oscar-winning Canadian actor of stage, TV & films (Beginners; The Sound of Music; Remember; Triple Cross; National Treasure; Battle of Britain; Stage Struck) (born Dec. 13, 1929 – died Feb. 5, 2021; age 91). Christopher Plummer died after a fall. (Christopher Plummer 1973 The Pyx)

markie post died 2021, markie post august 2021 death, american actress, tv shows, sitcoms, night court, the fall guy, hearts afire, movies, theres something about mary, gangster chroniclesMarkie Post (nee Marjorie Armstrong Post)

American TV producer, actress of TV (Christine Sullivan on Night Court; Terri Michaels on The Fall Guy; Georgie Lahti Hartman on Hearts Afire) & films (Gangster Wars; There’s Something About Mary) (born Nov. 4, 1950 – died Aug. 7, 2021; age 70). Markie Post died of cancer. (Markie Post 1988: Alan Light) 

Anthony Powell

Tony & Academy Award-winning English costume designer for stage (The School for Scandal; Sunset Boulevard) and films (Travels with My Aunt; Death on the Nile; Tess; Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom; Pirates; Hook; 102 Dalmatians; Miss Potter) (born June 2, 1935 – died Apr. 16, 2021; age 85). Cause of death for Anthony Powell is unknown.

colin powell died 2021, colin powell october 2021 death, african american soldier, war veteran, military strategist, 4 star general, politician, operation desert storm, national security advisor, joint chiefs of staff chairman, us secretary of state, author, my american journeyColin Powell

American soldier, decorated veteran, military strategist (Operation Desert Storm), 4-star General, National Security Advisor, Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman, U.S. Secretary of State, & author (My American Journey) (born Apr. 5, 1937 – died Oct. 18, 2021; age 84). (Colin Powell 2001: U.S. Dept. of State)

jane powell died 2021, jane powell september 2021 death, american singer, actress, classic films, seven brides for seven brothers, royal wedding, rich young and pretty, athena, three sailors and a lady, a date with judy, deep in my heart, hit the deck, the female animalJane Powell (nee Suzanne Lorraine Burce)

American singer, dancer & actress of TV (Growing Pains) & films (Seven Brides for Seven Brothers; Royal Wedding; Three Sailors and a Lady; Two Weeks with Love; A Date With Judy; Hit the Deck; The Female Animal; Luxury Liner) (born Apr. 1, 1929 – died September 16, 2021; age 92). (Jane Powell 1958)

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American actor of TV (Sean Donely on General Hospital; Dr. Danny Stewart on As the World Turns; Passions; Sunset Beach; Beverly Hills, 90210) & movies (The Great Waldo Pepper) (born Nov. 11, 1936 – died Jan. 9, 2021; age 86). Cause of death for John Reilly is unknown. (John Reilly 1978 Lassie: A New Beginning) 

Anne Rice (nee Howard Allen Frances O’Brien; aka A. N. Roquelaure)

American writer of erotica (Exit to Eden) and gothic fiction (Interview with the Vampire; The Vampire Lestat; The Witching Hour; Merrick; Blackwood Farm; Prince Lestat; Servant of the Bones; The Witching Hour; Pandora) (born Oct. 4, 1941 – died Dec. 11, 2021; age 80). Anne Rice died of complications from a stroke.

peter mark richman died 2021, peter mark richman january 2021 death, american actor, tv shows, cains hundred, longstreet, santa barbara, dynasty, the fbi, movies, friendly persuasion, the strange one, the black orchid, the murder men, agent for harm, Peter Mark Richman (nee Marvin Jack Richman; aka Mark Richman)

American actor of TV (Cain’s Hundred; Longstreet; Santa Barbara; Dynasty; The F.B.I.; Beverly Hills, 90210; Police Story; The Virginian) & movies (The Black Orchid; The Murder Men; Friendly Persuasion; The Strange One) (born Apr. 16, 1927 – died Jan. 14, 2021; age 93). (Peter Mark Richman 1957: Photoplay)

tanya roberts died 2021, tanya roberts january 2021 death, american model, 1982 playboy cover, actress, movies, the beastmaster, a view to a kill, tv shows, charlies angels, that 70s show,  Tanya Roberts (nee Victoria Leigh Blum)

American model and actress of TV (Julie Rogers on Charlie’s Angels; Midge Pinciotti on That 70’s Show) and movies (The Beastmaster; Sheena; A View to a Kill; Inner Sanctum) (born Oct. 15, 1955 – died Jan. 3, 2021; age 65). Cause of death for Tanya Roberts is unknown. (Tanya Roberts 1983 Photo: CBS)

jimmie f rodgers died 2021, jimmie f rodgers january 2021 death, american singer, pop music, hit songs, honeycomb, kisses sweeter than wine, oh oh im falling in love again, secretly, are you really mine, 1960s movies, the little shepherd of kingdom come, back door to hell,Jimmie Rodgers (nee James Frederick Rodgers)

American singer (Honeycomb; Kisses Sweeter Than Wine; Secretly; Mule Skinner Blues; It’s Over), host & actor of TV (The Folk World of Jimmie Rodgers) and movies (Back Door to Hell) (born Sept. 18, 1933 – died Jan. 18, 2021; age 87). (Jimmie F. Rodgers 1961 The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come)

richard rush died 2021, richard rush april 2021 death,  american screenwriter, movie producer, film director, movies, the stunt man, air america, freebie and the bean, color of night, getting straight, too soon to love, of love an desire,Richard Rush

American film producer, screenwriter, & director (The Stunt Man; Freebie and the Bean; Getting Straight; Too Soon to Love; Of Love and Desire; Hells Angels on Wheels) (born Apr. 15, 1929 – died Apr. 8, 2021; age 91). Richard Rush died after a long illness.  (Richard Rush 1979: The Bobbie Wygant Archives)

mort sahl, died 2021, october 2021 death, canadian american comedian, actor, classic tv shows, thriller, the merv griffin show, the jack paar tonight show, movies, johnny cool, all the young men, in love and war, dont make waves, Mort Sahl (nee Morton Lyon Sahl)

Canadian-American host & actor of stage, TV (The Merv Griffin Show; The Jack Paar Tonight Show; The Dick Cavett Show; The Hollywood Squares; What’s My Line?), & films (Johnny Cool; All the Young Men; Don’t Make Waves) (born May 11, 1927 – died Oct. 26, 2021; age 94). (Mort Sahl 1985: Brianmcmillen)

philece sampler died 2021, philece sampler july 2021 death, american actress, tv shows, daytime television, soap opera star, days of our lives, rituals, another world, donna love hudsonPhilece Sampler (nee Philece P. Sampler)

American voice over artist, actress of films & TV  (Renee DuMonde on Days of Our Lives; Lacey Jarrett Gallagher on Rituals; Donna Love Hudson on Another World; The Interior) (born July 16, 1953 – died July 1, 2021; age 67). Philece Sampler died of a heart attack. (Philece Sampler Photo: Used by permission)

peter scolari died 2021, peter scolari october 2021 death, american actor, tv shows, goodtime girls benny loman, bosom buddies, baby makes five, newhart michael harris, sitcoms, gothams, movies, the rosebud beach hotel, that thing you doPeter Scolari

Emmy-winning American actor of TV (Michael Harris on Newhart; Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show; Bosom Buddies; Girls; Goodtime Girls; Gotham), and movies (The Rosebud Beach Hotel; That Thing You Do!) (born Sept. 12, 1955 – died Oct. 22, 2021; age 66). (Peter Scolari 2016: Greg2600)

willard scott died 2021, willard scott september 2021 death, american clown, ronald mcdonald, actor, host, radio, joy boys, tv shows, valerie, weatherman, today, macys thanksgiving day parade, author, the joy of livingWillard Scott (nee Willard Herman Scott Jr.)

American clown (Ronald McDonald), author (The Joy of Living; America is My Neighborhood), actor & host of radio (Joy Boys) & TV (Today; Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade; Valerie) (born Mar. 7, 1934 – died Sept. 4, 2021; age 87). (Willard Scott 1997: John Mathew Smith & www.celebrity-photos.com)

felix silla died 2021, felix silla april 2021 death, italian performer, circus, stuntman, actor, tv shows, the addams family, cousin itt, buck rogers in the 25th century, lidsville, movies, the black bird, little cigars, characterzFelix Silla

Italian stuntman (A Ticklish Affair; Earthquake; Poltergeist), actor of TV (Cousin Itt on The Addams Family; Buck Rogers in the 25th Century; Lidsville; H.R. Pufnstuf) & films (The Black Bird; Little Cigars; CHARACTERz) (born Jan. 11, 1937 – died Apr. 16, 2021; age 84). (Felix Silla 2006 Photo: Kammmm)

Wilbur Smith

South African historical / modern adventure writer (Hungry as the Sea; Birds of Prey & Courtney series; A Falcon Flies & Ballantyne series; River God, The Seventh Scroll & Ancient Egypt series; Cry Wolf; Elephant Song; The Dark of the Sun; Assegai; Shout at the Devil) (born Jan. 9, 1933 – died Nov. 13, 2021; age 88). 

william smith, died 2021, 2021 death, child actor, movies, invasion of the bee girls, the mating game, tv shows, the asphalt jungle, zero one, lardeo, the virginian, rich man poor man book ii, falconetti, hawaii five o detective james kimo carew,William Smith

American actor of TV (Falconetti on Rich Man, Poor Man; Joe Riley on Laredo; Hawaii Five-O; Mod Squad;  Mission: Impossible; The Asphalt Jungle) & films (Any Which Way You Can; The Frisco Kid; The Mean Season) (born Mar. 24, 1933 – died July 5, 2021; age 88). (William Smith 1973 Invasion of the Bee Girls)

stephen sondheim, died 2021, november 2021 death, american composer, lyricist, songwriter, musicals, west side story, a funny thing happened on the way to the forum, sweeney todd, follies, gypsy, grammy, tony awards, academy awards, pulitzer prizeStephen Sondheim

Pulitzer Prize, Tony, Grammy, & Oscar-winning American composer and lyricist (Sunday in the Park With George; West Side Story; A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum; Gypsy; Sweeney Todd; Follies) (born Mar. 22, 1930 – died Nov. 26, 2021; age 91). (Stephen Sondheim 2015: The Huntington) 

phil spector died 2021, phil spector january 2021 death, american record producer, wall of sound, the ronettes, songwriter, hit songs, to know him is to love him, my sweet lor, youve lost that lovin feelingPhil Spector (nee Harvey Phillip Spector)

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame American songwriter & producer (To Know Him is to Love Him; You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling; My Sweet Lord) (born Dec. 26, 1939 – died Jan. 16, 2021; age 81). Phil Specter died of COVID-19 complications. (Phil Spector 2000 Photo: Kingkongphoto & www.celebrity-photos.com)

leon spinks died 2021, leon spinks february 2021 death, african american boxer, heavyweight champ, 1978, defeated muhammad ali, 1976 montreal olympic games, 1976 olympic light heavyweight, boxing gold medalist, amateur boxer, professional boxer, Leon Spinks

1976 Montreal Olympic Games light heavyweight American gold medalist, 1978 World Heavyweight Champ (defeated Muhammad Ali) (born July 11, 1953 – died Feb. 5, 2021; age 67). Leon Spinks had prostate cancer before he died. (Leon Spinks 1995 Photo: Johnmaxmena at English Wikipedia)

dean stockwell, american actor, died 2021, november 2021 deaths, 1980s, 1990s, tv shows, quantum leap, films, movie star, 1940s, the boy with green hair, gentlemans agreement, blue velvet, married to the mob, compulsion

Dean Stockwell

Oscar-winning American actor of TV (Quantum Leap; Battlestar Galactica; Dr. Kildare) & films (Compulsion; Married to the Mob; Kim; The Boy With Green Hair; Gentleman’s Agreement; McHale’s Navy; Blue Velvet) (born Mar. 5, 1936 – died Nov. 7, 2021; age 85). (Dean Stockwell 1989-1993 Photo: MindeKing)

b j thomas, american singer, hit songs, hooked on a feeling, raindrops keep fallin on my head, another somebody done somebody wrong song, i just cant help believing, rock and roll lullabyB. J. Thomas (nee Billy Joe Thomas)

American Grammy Hall of Fame singer (Hooked on a Feeling; Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head; Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song; I Just Can’t Help Believing) (born Aug. 7, 1942 – died May 29, 2021; age 78). B. J. Thomas died of lung cancer. (B J Thomas Photo: 2911 US – B J Thomas)

desmond tutu, diec 2021, december 2021 death, bishop desmond tutu 2004, south african bishop, women priests, anglican, author, crying in the wilderness, social rights activist anti apartheid activist, 1984 nobel peace prize winner,Bishop Desmond Tutu

Nobel Peace Prize-winning, South African Anglican bishop who introduced female priests, author (Crying in the Wilderness), social rights & anti-apartheid activist, mediator (born Oct. 7, 1931 – died Dec. 26, 2021; age 90). Desmond Tutu died of cancer. (Desmond Tutu 2007: Elke Wetzig [Elya]))

cicely tyson died 2021, cicely tyson january 2021 death, african american actress, black actress, emmy awards, tony awards, carib gold, tv shows, east side west side, king, the autobiography of miss jane pittman, movies, sounder, a man called adamCicely Tyson

Tony & Emmy Award-winning American actress of TV (The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman; Roots; East Side, West Side) & movies (Sounder; Bustin’ Loose; A Man Called Adam; The Heart is a Lonely Hunter; The Blue Bird) (born Dec. 19, 1924 – died Jan. 28, 2021; age 96) (Cicely Tyson 1956 Carib Gold)

al unser sr died 2021, al unser sr december 2021 death, american race car driver, automobile racing, international motorsports hall of fame, indianapolis 500 winner, indy 500 winner, national championship winner, oldest driver, team penske, 1978 iroc champion, brother bobby unser,Al Unser Sr. (nee Alfred Unser; “Big Al“)

International Motorsports Hall of Fame American race car driver, 4X Indianapolis 500 winner, oldest driver to win (age 47), 1978 IROC champion, with 3 National Championships (born May 29, 1939 – died Dec. 9, 2021; age 82). Al Unser Sr. died of cancer. (Al Unser Sr. 2021: Zach Catanzareti Photo) 

bobby unser died 2021, bobby unser may 2021 death, american race car driver, indianapolis 500 winner, indy 500 champion, international motorsports hall of fame, nationsl sprint car hall of fameBobby Unser (nee Robert William Unser)

National Sprint Car & International Motorsports Hall of Fame record-setting American race car driver, 3-time Indianapolis 500 winner (1958, 1975, 1981), and 2-time USAC National Champion (1968 & 1974) (born Feb. 20, 1934 – died May 2, 2021; age 87). (Bobby Unser 2013 Photo: Doctorindy)

Charlie Wattscharlie watts birthday, nee charles robet watts, charlie watts 1986, english jazz drummer, british rock drummer, rock musician, rock and roll hall of fame, greatest rock and roll bands, the rolling stones drummer, 1960s hit singles, its all over now, little red rooster, time is on my side, route 66, the last time, i cant get no satisfaction, get off of my cloud, as tears go by, 19th nervous breakdown, paint it black, mothers little helper, lets spend the night together, ruby tuesday, we love you, dandelion, jumpin jack flash, honky tonk woman, 1970s hit rock songs, brown sugar, wild horses, tumbling dice, angie, its only rock n roll but i like it, aint too proud to beg, miss you, beast of burden, shattered, 1980s hit rock singles, emotional rescue, shes so cold, start me up, little t and a, waiting on a friend, hang fire, going to a go go , time is on my side, undercover of the night, she was hot, harlem shuffle, wiinning ugly, one hit to the body, mixed emotions, rock and a hard place, 1990s song hits, highwire, like a rolling stone, saint of me, dont stop, streets of love, 2010s rock hit singles, doom and gloom, just your fool, arabian hose breeder, septuagenarian birthdays, senior citizen birthdays, 60 plus birthdays, 55 plus birthdays, 50 plus birthdays, over age 50 birthdays, age 50 and above birthdays, zoomer birthdays, celebrity birthdays, famous people birthdays, june 2nd birthdays, born june 2 1941 (nee Charles Robert Watts)

English jazz musician (The Charlie Watts Quintet), Rock & Roll Hall of Fame drummer for The Rolling Stones (It’s All Over Now; The Last Time; Get Off of My Cloud; Little Red Rooster; Paint It Black; Angie) (born June 2, 1941 – died Aug. 24, 2021; age 80). (Charlie Watts 1986: Entertainment News Service)

lina wertmuller died 2021, lina wertmuller december 2021 death, italian director, academy award, movies, seven beauties, swept away, love and anarchy, lets talk about men, the belle starr story, the seduction of mimi, a night full of rainLina Wertmüller (nee Wertmüller von Elgg Spañol von Braueich)

Academy Award-winning Italian screenwriter & director (Seven Beauties; Swept Away; Love & Anarchy; Let’s Talk About Men; The Belle Starr Story; The Seduction of Mimi; A Night Full of Rain) (born Aug. 14, 1928 – died Dec. 9, 2021; age 93). (Lina Wertmüller 2019: John Mathew Smith & www.celebrity-photos.com)

betty white birthday, betty white 1957, american actress, television producer, comedic actress, comedian, comedienne, 1950s television series, the betty white show host, life with elizabeth, date with the angels vickie angel, 1960s movies, advise and consent, 1970s tv shows, 1970s tv sitcoms, the mary tyler moore show sue ann nivens, the betty white show joyce whitman, 1980s television shows, the love boat betsy boucher, mamas family ellen harper jackson, 1980s tv soap operas, another world brenda barlowe, sana barbara guest star, the golden girls rose nylund, 1990s tv series, the golden palace, bob sylvia schmidt, maybe this time shirley wallace, ladies man mitzi stilesthe lionhearts dorothy voice actress, 1990s movies, hard rain, holy man, lake placid, the story of use, 2000s movies, bringing down the house, the proposal, you again, 2000s television series, hot in cleveland elka ostrovsky, the practice catherine piper, boston legal, everwood carol roberts, complete savages mrs riley, boston legal, 2000s daytime television, the bold and the beautiful ann douglas, married allen ludden 1963, senior citizen, nonagenarian, celebrity birthdays, famous people birthdays, born january 17 1922, january 17th birthday, celebrity birthdayBetty White

Emmy Award-winning American actress of TV (The Betty White Show, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, The Golden Girls, Date With the Angels; Hot in Cleveland;Mama’s Family; Ladies Man) & films (Lake Placid; Hard Rain; The Proposal) (born Jan. 17, 1922 – died Dec. 31, 2021; age 99). (Betty White 1954) 

cara williams, died 2021, december 2021 death, actress, tv series, the cara williams show, pete and gladys, movies, wide open town, girls town, happy land, in the meantime darling, the saxon charm, we go to monte carlo, meet me in las vegas, the helen morgan story, the defiant ones, Cara Williams (nee Bernice Kamiat; aka ex-Mrs. John Drew Barrymore)

American actress of TV (Pete and Gladys; The Cara Williams Show) & films (The Defiant Ones; We Go to Monte Carlo; The Great Diamond Robbery; The Man from the Diners’ Club; Boomerang!; The Saxon Charm; Doctor’s Wives; Meet Me in Las Vegas; Wide Open Town) (born June 29, 1925 – died Dec. 9, 2021; age 96). (Cara Williams 1962) 

michael kenneth willams died, michael k williams september 2021 death, african american actor, tv shows, the wire, omar little, boardwalk empire, chalky white, hap and leaonard, movies, 12 years a slave, mugshot, the red sea diving resortMichael Kenneth Williams (aka Michael K. Williams)

American actor of TV (Omar Little on The Wire; Chalky White on Boardwalk Empire; Hap and Leonard) & films (12 Years a Slave; MugShot; Addicts; Bullet; The Red Sea Diving Resort; Critical Thinking; Life During Wartime) (born Nov. 22, 1966 – died Sept. 6, 2021; age 54). (Michael K. Williams 2010: Tim Pierce)

clarence williams iii died 2021, clarence williams iii june 2021 death, african american actor, movies, tales from the hood, purple rain, the generals daughter, tv shows, mod squad, linc hayes, twin peaks, nasty boys, 52 pick up, Clarence Williams III

American actor of TV (Linc Hayes on Mod Squad; Philby on Mystery Woman TV movies; Judging Amy), and films (Tales From the Hood; Purple Rain; 52 Pick-Up; The General’s Daughter) (born Aug. 21, 1939 – died June 4, 2021; age 81). Clarence Williams died of colon cancer. (Clarence Williams III 1971 Photo: ABC)

mary wilson died 2021, mary wilson february 2021 death, african american singer, 1960s, the supremes, rock and roll hall of fame, hit songs, come see about me, where did our love go, baby love, you cant hurry love, stop in the name of love, back in my arms again,Mary Wilson

American singer with Rock and Roll Hall of Fame group the Supremes (The Happening; Back in My Arms Again; Where Did Our Love Go; Baby Love; You Can’t Hurry Love), and author (Dreamgirl; Supreme Faith) (born Mar. 6, 1944 – died Feb. 8, 2021; age 76). (Mary Wilson 1965  Photo: Jac. de Nijs)

jane withers died 2021, jane withers august 2021 death, american actress, child star, movies, the north star, giant, captain newman md, little miss nobody, my best gal, bright eyes, the farmer takes a wife, tv commercials, comet josephine the plumber, Jane Withers

American actress of TV (Josephine the Plumber/Comet ads; The Munsters; Bachelor Father) and feature films (Bright Eyes; Giant; The Farmer Takes a Wife; Captain Newman, M.D.; My Best Gal; Gentle Julia; Little Miss Nobody) (born April 12, 1926 – died Aug. 7, 2021; age 95). (Jane Withers 1943 The North Star)

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Anita Hamilton

50+ World editor & baby boomer writer Anita Hamilton has always been interested in the "real people" stories behind the characters that create and inhabit the world of music, books, movies, television shows, current events, history, etc. A lifelong love of research (ok, nosiness) and writing, combined with a loving and supportive family complete with 3 mini-dachshund minions, keeps her busy.

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Jacqueline July 2nd, 2021 at 8:59am

Wow. I didn't know about a lot of these passings. It's sad as many of the faces are familiar to me. Thank you for posting this, Anita. It's another reminder to live each day as though it might be your last.

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