Olga Kennard, 98, Hungarian-born British crystallographer, founder of the Cambridge Crystallographic Data Centre. 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). The South African-born director was known for his work in movies, TV, and theatre. Flynt died of heart failure on February 10. He was an actor and writer, known for Shake Back (2020), J Stone Feat. Dustin Diamond . Beatty died of natural causes on June 13 at his home in LA surrounded by his family and those close to him, the Associated Press reported. He died on October 13, 2021 in New Sarpy, Louisiana, USA. Dustin did not suffer. I love you.". We can only hope their loved ones find peace during this difficult time. Leachman began her seven-decade career as a Miss America contestant in 1946 followed by. This is a list of deaths of notable people, organised by year. He died on December 14, 2021 in Florida, USA. In 2009 he founded his production company, Feed Your Head Productions. Over his career, Nesmith won a Grammy and was an executive producer behind the 1984 cult classic movie "Repo Man.". He was previously married to Eleanor Cristino. He became a staple in the musical theater world in the late 1950s when he penned lyrics for "West Side Story" and "Gypsy." Watts died on August 24, no cause was given. The group was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2018. A travel influencer and vlogger who traveled with Brian Laundrie since 2019, the pair traveled the country together, with Petito . Doug MacLeod was born on October 13, 1959 in Greensborough, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. He died on November 20, 2021 in Henderson, Nevada, USA. She was previously married to Bobby Rogers. ", Mekka is best known for playing the lovable Carmine "The Big Ragu" Ragusa on "Laverne & Shirley. She was an actress, known for It's a Wonderful Life (1946). "I'm heartbroken to announce that after a heroic battle with cancer, the beautiful and mighty woman that is Helen McCrory has died peacefully at home, surrounded by a wave of love from friends and family," her husband, actor Damian Lewis tweeted following her death. The cause of death was not made public. biceps. She's most known for her Oscar-nominated performance in the 1972 drama "Sounder," her Emmy-winning role as Ophelia Harkness in "How to Get Away with Murder," and her countless stage performances. 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 died on November 13, 2021 in Tarzana, California, USA. He died on January 16 of natural causes according to California state prison officials inside the San Joaquin General Hospital. The comedic legend was best-known for roles on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," "The Golden Girls," and, in recent years, "Hot in Cleveland. Some of the most notable deaths included actors James Gandolfini, Philip Seymour Hoffman, and Robin Williams. With a passion of the game unlike any others, Madden was a unique ambassador of the game of football thanks to his exuberant bravado and simple explanations to elements of the game that can be very complex. White's career spanned more than seven decades. 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. He received two Tony awards, two Emmys, a best supporting actor Oscar for his performance in the 2010 drama "Beginners" at the age of 82 (making him the oldest person ever to win an Academy Award), and had a slew of memorable roles in movies including playing Mike Wallace in "The Insider" and a wealthy author in "Knives Out. "My heart breaks in one beat, while celebrating her life in the next," Tyler Perry wrote in a statement on the loss of Tyson on his Instagram. He died on November 17, 2021 in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. Williams began his career as a backup dancer for artists like George Michael and Madonna. He was previously married to Juanita Wair Jackson. He was previously married to Trudy Moss and Barbara Gelman. Recently, he also played Fred Goldman, the father of Ronald Goldman in the FX mini-series, "The People v. O.J. "It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen announces the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh," the palace said in a statement obtained by Insider. His legend will live on forever.". "We kindly request that the privacy of his family, band members, and close friends is respected at this difficult time.". He was a director and cinematographer. She was an actress, known for Dangerous Ground (1997), Stander (2003) and African Express (1990). Draper's muscles landed him a job as a t.v. The group's mix of funk and jazz arrangements has become one of the popular, influential, and heavily sampled sounds in contemporary music and has been featured in several film soundtracks, including "Saturday Night Fever," "Rocky," and Quentin Tarantino's "Pulp Fiction. ", "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. Ruth Prins was born on October 20, 1920 in Sioux City, Iowa, USA. Roy Orbison 2. "To think that she lived for 96 years and I got to be a part of the last 16 brings me great joy," he continued. He was an actor, known for Laverne & Shirley (1976), Dreamgirls (2006) and A League of Their Own (1992). Coronji Calhoun was born on November 28, 1990 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. But the group, along with drummer Frank Beard, also knew how to make hits. He died on December 26, 2021 in Cape Town, South Dick Carson was born on June 4, 1929 in Clarinda, Iowa, USA. 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. Celebrities who died in 2021. Flynt went on to became a First Amendment cult hero in his continued court battles over regulations on pornography, leading to one of those cases being reviewed by the US Supreme Court in 1981. He got his start in TV alongside Tom Hanks in Bosom Buddies . Clark never acted again in a major film, but continued on as musician playing in a number of Chicago bands. Diamond was known best for playing the bumbling comic relief Samuel "Screech" Powers in the beloved 1990s TV series "Saved by the Bell.". Gabby Petito, 22, was found dead in September 2021. 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. The work of Van Peebles can be found in everything from Spike Lee to Van Peebles' son, Mario Van Peebles ("New Jack City"). 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. "Cloris was insanely talented," Brooks tweeted following her death. Her first novel, "Interview with the Vampire," brought her instant fame and the book itself has become a classic. Tyson died on January 28, the cause of death was not announced. Camera_department | She was previously married to John Borland. ", "I couldn't have been raised up by a better TV 'papa,'" "Girls" star and creator Lena Dunham said on Instagram. Scott Douglas Robbe (February 16, 1955 - November 21, 2021) was an American film, television, and theater producer/director, and veteran activist. He had bit parts in movies like 1983's "Dr. Detroit" and 1987's "Dragnet." She started with ads William Lucking was born on June 17, 1941 in Vicksburg, Michigan, USA. I will surely miss him," Chiba's manager Timothy Beal told Insider. He even choreographed the the dancing for the hit 1994 music video "Pure Love" by Crystal Waters. The trailblazer wowed audiences with his 1971 movie "Sweetback's Baadasssss Song." He was an actor and stuntman in various films, including Shaft (1971), Live and Let Die (1973), and Ganja & Hess (1973). He did not have to lie submerged in pain. She was previously married to John Clark. Didion died due to complications from Parkinson's disease in her New York City home on December 23. "As so many of you know, losing a loved one is terribly difficult, even more so when that loved one is larger than life. The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour. He was an actor, known for Never Say Never Again (1983), The Descent: Part 2 (2009) and Willow (1988). The latter, who was her faithful companion for nearly 14 years, died in January 2021. Sophie. McGee, a decorated military pilot and Tuskegee Airman, died at 102. Jan. 17, 1922-Dec. 31, 2021 Enlarge Image Beloved actress Betty White died at age 99 on Dec. 31, 2021. We will miss you so much. Always such a pleasure to have on set. She was born Donna Lee Hickey, the daughter of a vaudevillian. Walter died in her sleep at her home in New York City on March 24, according to Bowman. Nesmith died of natural causes on December 10. Also known as Little Bart, Bart II is small only in comparison to his predecessor, Bart the Bear, who stood a foot taller and 400 pounds Vicente Fernndez was born on February 17, 1940 in Huentitn El Alto, Jalisco, Mexico. Kotto died on March 15 near Manila in the Philippines. Larry King 1933 -2021 Veteran television and radio personality Larry King died Jan. 23. She decided to call herself "Anne" when she enrolled in first grade at the Redemptorist Catholic School. Thomas died on August 7 in New Jersey "peacefully in his sleep," according to the statement by the band. She was previously married to John Gregory Dunne. 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. He was previously married to Mara del Refugio Abarca Villaseor. ", "Chris was an extraordinary man who deeply loved and respected his profession with great old fashion manners, self-deprecating humor and the music of words," Plummer's longtime manager, Lou Pitt, told Deadline. Here is a look back at the famous people we bid farewell to this year, including Norm Macdonald, Michael K. Williams, DMX, and Cloris Leachman. She was an actress, known for Take the High Road (1980), Postmortem (1998) and BBC Sunday-Night Theatre (1950). "I believe Tommy Lasorda had no boundaries," former Dodgers pitcher Orel Hershiser told the Los Angeles Times when learning of his passing. She was an actress, known for Wunda Wunda (1953). "She loved her fans, and I don't think she realized how much she meant to them.". David Fox was an acclaimed Canadian actor. "We all know him as the Hall of Fame coach of the Oakland Raiders and broadcaster who worked for every major network, but more than anything, he was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.". He died on December 4, 2021 in Nashville Jonshel Alexander was born on February 26, 1999 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. Candy Palmater was born on December 4, 1968 in Point La Nim, New Brunswick, Canada. Michell died on September 22, his cause of death is unknown. He rarely talks about his movie career, Graeme Edge was born on March 30, 1941 in Rocester, Staffordshire, England, UK. John Singleton 6. He died on November 11, 2021 in Cape Town, South Africa. She was previously married to Pedro Plascencia and Carlos Pauln. The thick glasses with fake big nose turned the Humpty character into rap's first comedic icon. Celebrity Celebrities Who've Died in 2021 Gone, but never forgotten By Sophie Dodd Published on January 13, 2021 02:03 PM 01 of 99 Betty White Betty White. He was an actor, known for The Young and the Restless (1973), JFK (1991) and Good Guys Wear Black (1978). Journey to the Center of the Earth. 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. His last concert with the band took place in Miami on August 30, 2019. She died on November 9, 2021 in Scotland, UK. Tell us what you think about this feature. Hutchins was a rising star in the cinematography world. After a long battle with cancer, Gregg Leakes has passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by all of his children, very close loved ones and wife NeNe Leakes," a representative for the couple told Insider. "As she kissed Anne goodbye, her younger sister Karen said, 'What a ride you took us on, kid.' Leachman died of natural causes on January 27. John Madden was many things to sports fans: a Super Bowl-winning NFL head coach, a commentator, the face of a video game Goliath. 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.". She was previously married to Robert Prins. Sally Anne Howes. Character actor Art LaFleur was born on September 9, 1943 in Gary, Indiana. He was previously married to Cathy Worthington. Grodin's son, Nicholas, said his father's cause of death was bone marrow cancer, according to The New York Times. Started his acting career as a child actor, Stockwell starring alongside the likes of Frank Sinatra and Errol Flynn. The Rocky Horror Picture Show. 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. 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. Madden coached the Oakland Raiders to Super Bowl victory in 1971. 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. (1963) and Beat-Club (1965). Joe (1985), The Transformers (1984) and Dungeons & Dragons (1983). "SNL" announced his passing on the November 20th episode of the show by showing the short film he starred in titled "The Java Junkie." ", Constantine won an Emmy in 1970 for his role as principal Seymour Kaufman in the ABC series "Room 222.". 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. ", Through the 1980s he showed up on countless TV shows, including "The Incredible Hulk," "Soap," "Webster," "The A-Team," and "Hill Street Blues. He was an actor, known for Dreamscape (1984). He directed Black List, C.R.A.Z.Y., The Young Victoria, Wild, Dallas Buyers Club, Los Locos, Loser Love and Caf de Flore. "Michael Constantine, the dad to our cast-family, a gift to the written word, and always a friend," she wrote. He was a writer and producer, known for Spies Like Us (1985), Nothing But Trouble (1991) and My Stepmother Is an Alien (1988). "We ask that you respect our privacy at this time and we thank you for the love and light that all of you have shown him and us.". Hank Aaron, 87 Hank Aaron. She was previously married to Dr. Eugene Richard Auger and Dr. James Rudolf Silber. Getty Images Beloved actress Betty White died on New Year's Eve 2021, her rep. She died on December 25, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Garson co-starred as con man Mozzie on USA Network's "White Collar," from 2009 to 2014. Known in the music world as a producer who worked alongside everyone from the Beatles to the Ronettes, Spector was known later in life for being convicted of murder. (2006) and Looking for Mr. Goodbar (1977). Doug's film Producer | The duo relocated to California where they got the opportunity to write and record wacky songs for Disneyland Records. He died on November 14, 2021 in Austin, Texas, USA. Lionel started as a boy actor with the RSC but there was little money in it., When his father died his agent suggested that they switch to light entertainment where there was more money, For a while he Jan Shutan is best remembered as Lieutenant Mira Romaine, an officer on the starship Enterprise, whose mind is invaded by non-corporeal life forms in Star Trek: The Lights of Zetar (1969). He died on November 11, 2021 in Bradenton, Florida, USA. He died on November 18, 2021 in Victoria, British Columbia, Actor | Larry Gelman was born on November 3, 1930 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. He is presently teaching acting at the University of Saskatchewan, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. Kay Hawtrey was born on November 8, 1926 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He was previously married to Karlyn Kuper and Patricia Ann Gundy. In 1952, he won the European Heavyweight title for the U.S. Army. He died on September 15, 2021 in Bath, England, UK. Here is a list of some of the celebrities who died in 2021: 1. He died on December 5, 2021 in Santa Clarita, Bob Dole was born on July 22, 1923 in Russell, Kansas, USA. Prince Philip, the husband to Queen Elizabeth II, became the longest-serving British consort in history. A veteran of the stage, television, and movies, McCrory is best known for playing Narcissa Malfoy in the final three "Harry Potter" films. [38] (death announced on this date) Bassma Kodmani, 64, Syrian academic and political dissident, cancer. The veteran actor was beloved in the industry for his work on movies, TV, and the stage. While her legacy will live on through her body of work, she will also be remembered by many for her wit, class and overall joie de vivre.". Val studied acting under the renowned Ralph Carmichael was born on May 27, 1927 in Quincy, Illinois, 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). Writer | He was an actor and director, known for What's Your Raashee? Stars Who Died In 2021: Betty White, Peter Scolari, Willie Garson, & More Betty White has died. 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. She died on December 9, 2021 in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. ", 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.". "With a kiss on your head- Goodnight dad. 24 Girls Aloud star Sarah Harding was just 39 when she died in September 2021 Credit: PA Which celebrities died in 2021? He died in November 2021 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. This two-time Tony Award-nominated actor did everything from play Dizzy Gillespie in Clint Eastwood's 1988 "Bird" to being the purple grapes character in a series of Fruit of the Loom underwear commercials, but he'll forever be remembered as the voice of Sebastian the Crab in the Disney classic "The Little Mermaid.". 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. Hutchins died shockingly on the set of her latest movie "Rust" when a prop gun fired by Alec Baldwin killed her and injured the director. "He delivered that beautifully and brilliantly, while creating an atmosphere and setting that the music would never have achieved without his words.". He was 44 years old. Art lives on through his work, stories about his life and the relationships he built with everyone he knew.".