2014 in memoriam
January 3: Phil Everly, 74
of the musical duo The Everly Brothers died in Burbank, California. cause of death: complications from chronic lung disease
January 16: Russell Johnson, 89
best known for his role as The Professor on "Gilligan's Island." He died at his home in Washington state. Cause of death: kidney failure
January 27: Pete Seeger, 94
folk legend and activist who wrote and recorded the song "Where Have All the Flowers Gone?" died in New York City
February 1: Maximilian Schell, 83
Austrian actor and director best known for portraying German characters on film—often in anti-war productions. His family fled Austria when it was annexed by Nazi Germany. he returned to his native country after working in Hollywood and died in Innsbruck, Austria. cause of death: a short and sudden illness
February 2: Philip Seymour Hoffman, 46
Oscar-winning actor died in New York City. cause of death: drug overdose
February 10: Shirley Temple, 85
child star of Hollywood's golden era and national diplomat died in her california home. cause of death: natural causes
February 12: Sid Caesar, 91
TV pioneer Sid Caesar, known as "The Comedian of Comedians," died in California after a short illness
February 13: Ralph Waite, 85
Actor Ralph Waite, best known for playing John Walton Sr. on "The Waltons," died in Palm Desert, California
February 14: John Henson, 48
Second-generation puppeteer John Henson died at his home in Saugerties, New York. cause of death: heart attack
February 17: Bob Casale, 61
Devo guitarist and keyboardist died in Los Angeles. cause of death: heart failure
February 18: Maria Franziska von Trapp, 99
The last surviving family member of the von Trapp Family Singers—whose story was immortalized in "The Sound of Music"—died at her home in Vermont.
February 24: Harold Ramis,69
The comedy legend who wrote films that include "Ghostbusters," Animal House" and "Groundhog Day" died at his home in Chicago. cause of death: complications from an autoimmune disease
March 15: David Brenner, 78
Stand-up comic David Brenner died at his home in Manhattan, N.Y. after a battle with cancer
March 17: L’Wren Scott, 49
Fashion designer and partner to mick jagger died at her home in new york. cause of death: suicide.
March 21: James Rebhorn, 65
character actor known for his roles in the Showtime series "Homeland" and in the film "Independence Day." He lost a 22-year-long battle with cancer. cause of death: melanoma
March 23: Dave Brockie, 50
Gwar frontman whose friends and fans threw him a viking funeral by sending off his alter ego, oderus urugus, with a flaming ship. cause of death: heroin overdose
March 30: Kate O’Mara, 74
English actress and writer who gained fame for her role in the soap opera "Dynasty" died at her home in Sussex, England after a short illness
April 5: John Pinette, 50
Comedian John Pinette who was a regular guest on "The Tonight Show" died at a hotel in Pittsburgh. Complications from liver and heart disease
April 6: Mickey Rooney, 93
Comedian, actor, and legendary performer. cause of death: natural causes
April 7: Peaches Geldof, 25
English TV presenter, model and writer, Peaches Geldof (and daughter of rock legend Bob Geldof), died of a heroin overdose at her home in Kent, England
April 8: James Hellwig (aka 'The Ultimate Warrior'), 54
WWE Hall of Famer collapsed and died during a walk with his wife to their car at a hotel in scottsdale, arizona. cause of death: complications from cardiovascular disease
April 19: Kevin Sharp, 43
Country singer. cause of death: complications from previous stomach surgeries and digestive issues
April 29: Bob Hoskins, 71
English actor who made a career out of playing cockney crooks and gangsters died in a london hospital. cause of death: pneumonia
May 13: Malik Bendjelloul, 36
director of "Searching for Sugarman" died in Stockholm, Sweden after a long battle with depression. cause of death: suicide
May 28: Maya Angelou, 86
Poet, playwright, author, actress, producer, director, professor and activist Maya Angelou, who famously wrote "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings," died at her home in North Carolina.
June 1: Ann B. Davis, 88
"The Brady Bunch" star who portrayed the role of Alice, the housekeeper, died in texas. cause of death: complications after a fall in her bathroom
June 11: Ruby Dee, 91
Legendary actress of stage and screen, Ruby Dee died of natural causes at her home in New York
June 15: Casey Kasem, 82
Radio legend Casey Kasem who was also the voice of Shaggy in "Scooby Doo" died at a hospital in Washington state.
June 24: Eli Wallach, 98
Character actor Eli Wallach who had a career spanning six decades, died in New York. cause of death: natural causes
June 27: Bobby Womack, 70
Singer-songwriter Bobby Womack, who was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2009, died at his home in Tarzana, California. cause of death: complications due to prostate cancer, colon cancer and Alzheimer's disease
June 28: Meshach Taylor, 67
"Mannequin" actor Meshach Taylor died at his home in California. cause of death: colorectal cancer
July 11: Tommy Ramone, 65
Ramones drummer Tommy Ramone died at his home in New York. cause of death: cancer
July 17: Elaine Stritch, 89
Broadway star Elaine Stritch died in her sleep at her home in Michigan. cause of death: complications from diabetes and stomach cancer
July 19: James Garner, 86
"Rockford Files" star James Garner died in Los Angeles. cause of death: heart attack.
July 19: Skye McCole Bartusiak, 21
Former child actress Skye McCole Bartusiak is best remembered for her work in "The Patriot." Bartusiak was found dead in the apartment behind her parent's Texas home. cause of death: accidental overdose
August 11: Robin Williams, 63
Oscar-winning actor and comedienne who suffered with severe depression died at his home in the bay area. cause of death: suicide
August 12: Lauren Bacall, 89
actress Lauren Bacall died at her home in New York. cause of death: massive stroke
August 24: Richard Attenborough, 90
Acclaimed English actor and director who spent his final years in a nursing home with health complications.
August 31: Jimi Jamison, 63
"Eye of the Tiger" singer Jimi Jamison died at his home in Memphis, Tennessee. cause of death: heart attack
September 2: Polly Bergen, 84
"Cape Fear" actress Polly Bergen died at her home in Connecticut. cause of death: natural causes
September 4: Joan Rivers, 81
comedienne, died in new york. cause of death: complications from outpatient surgery
September 5: Simone Battle, 25
"X-Factor" finalist and G.R.L. band member died at her home in Los Angeles. cause of death: suicide
September 10: Richard Kiel, 74
Richard Kiel, the iconic character Jaws in two "Bond" films—"The Spy Who Loved Me" and Mooraker." Kiel died at a hospital in Fresno, California, just three days before his 75th birthday. cause of death: heart attack and coronary artery disease
September 27: Sarah Goldberg, 40
"7th Heaven" actress Sarah Goldberg died in her sleep at her family's cabin in Wisconsin. cause of death: complications due to a heart condition
October 6: Marian Seldes, 86
Marian Seldes Hall had a career on stage and screen which spanned seven decades. She died in her Manhattan home after a long illness
October 9: Jan Hooks, 57
Former "SNL" star Jan Hooks died at her home in Manhattan. cause of death: cancer
October 14: Elizabeth Pena, 55
"La Bamba" actress Elizabeth Pena died at a hospital in Los Angeles. cause of death: complications related to cirrhosis
October 18: Joanne Borgella, 32
Singer and model Joanne Borgella who was a contestant on the seventh season of "American Idol," died of a rare form of endometrial cancer which had spread to her brain
October 20: Oscar de la Renta, 82
Fashion designer Oscar de la Renta, who famously dressed A-listers, politicians and even royalty, died at his home in Kent, Connecticut. cause of death: complications from cancer
October 24: Marcia Strassman, 66
The "Welcome Back, Kotter" star died after a battle with breast cancer
October 25: Jack Bruce, 71
Cream band member Jack Bruce—considered to be one of the greatest bass players of all time—died in Suffolk, England. cause of death: liver disease
November 3: Tom Magliozzi, 77
The co-host of the hit National Public Radio show "Car Talk" died in Massachusetts. cause of death: complications from Alzheimer's disease
November 14: Diem Brown, 32
MTV star Diem Brown, who was known for her public fight with cancer. cause of death: cancer
November 19: Mike Nichols, 83
Nichols was a visionary director of stage and screen and had the rare distinction of winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony. He died at his apartment in Manhattan. cause of death: heart attack
November 27: Ryan Knight, 29
Former "Real World: New Orleans" star Ryan Knight was found dead in Wisconsin after a night of partying
December 9: Mary Ann Mobley, 77
Beauty queen-turned-actress Mary Ann Mobley was best known for her work on "Diff'rent Strokes" as Maggie McKinney Drummond. Mobley died at her home in Beverly Hills. cause of death: breast cancer
December 21: Billie Whitelaw, 82
Billie Whitelaw played demonic nanny Mrs. Baylock in "The Omen." She died at a nursing home in London, England.
December 22: Joe Cocker, 70
British musician Joe Cocker died at his home in Crawford, Colorado. cause of death: lung cancer
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How could I have missed that. I love his art.
I for one miss him greatly! He was a DU treasure.
for Kali for sharing him with us.
