William Christopher
The actor known for his role as Father MulCahy on M*A*S*H passed away on New Year's Eve from cancer. He leaves behind his wife and two sons.
Tyrus Wong
The artist, whose paintings inspired the look of Disney's Bambi, died at age 106. Wong "died peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving daughters Kim, Kay and Tai-Ling," according to an update published on his official Facebook page Dec. 30. "With his passing, we have lost a brilliant artist, motion picture and animation legend, Chinese American pioneer, and hero."
Debbie Reynolds
Just one day after daughter Carrie Fisher's death, the iconic actress passed away from a stroke.
Carrie Fisher
Best known for her role as Princess Leia in the Star Wars franchise, Fisher was died Dec. 27, four days after suffering a heart attack. The daughter of singer Eddie Fisher and actress Debbie Reynolds, Carrie—an addiction and mental health advocate—is survived by her daughter, actress Billie Lourd.
Ricky Harris
The actor and comedian, whose film and TV credits include Heat, Poetic Justice and Everyone Hates Chris, died Christmas Day of a heart attack. He was 54. In addition to his onscreen work, Harris also worked with Snoop Dogg on his rap albums.
Joey Boots
The member of Howard Stern's "Wack Pack," who was known for pranking news broadcasts by yelling "Baba Booey," died at age 49 on Dec. 23.
Gordon Hunt
Helen Hunt's father, a famed TV helmer, animation recording director, acting coach and voice actor, died of Parkinson's complications at home. He was 87.
Andrew Dorff
The country music songwriter wrote hit music for Kenny Chesney and Blake Shelton. He was 40.
Zsa Zsa Gabor
While the stunning screen siren and socialites's rise to fame was slow in her earliest years, by the 1950s and 60s, the actress had starred in dozens of films and television series and solidified her footing as a Hollywood actress. She died at 99-years-old.
Alan Thicke
The Growing Pains star passed away unexpectedly after experiencing a heart attack on Dec. 13. He was 69.
Greg Lake
Known as one of the founding fathers of progressive rock, the British frontman of King Crimson and Emerson as well as Lake and Palmer died on Dec. 7, 2016, after a long battle against cancer. He was 69 years old.
Peter Vaughan
The Game of Thrones and Porridge actor died peacefully at home. He was 93.
Van Williams
Best known for his turn as the Green Hornet in the 1966 TV series, Van died Nov. 28 of kidney failure. He was 82. "He had a wonderful, caring, and kind heart," his wife of 57 years, Vicki Williams, told Variety. "He was a wonderful husband, he was a fabulous father, and a devoted grandfather."