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Celebrity Deaths: 2018's Fallen Stars

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Dec 29, 2018 11:43 PM
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June Whitfield

The 93-year-old actress died on December 28. Her acting career spanned over 60 years and she was well-known for her role in the British sitcom Absolutely Fabulous.


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Frank Adonis

The 83-year-old Goodfellas star died Wednesday night in Las Vegas. He is survived by his wife and their two children, as well as another daughter from a previous marriage.


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Ethel Ayler

The veteran Broadway, TV and film actress, who played Clair Huxtable's mother, Carrie Hanks, on The Cosby Show, died at age 88, her family said on December 21.


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Penny Marshall

The actress and director passed away "peacefully" at her Hollywood Hills home on Dec. 17 at the age of 75 due to complications from diabetes.

"Our family is heartbroken over the passing of Penny Marshall," a spokesperson for the Marshall family told E! News in a statement.


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Oribe Canales

The hairstylist to the stars died in December 2018. The beauty industry icon was 62 years old. 


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Colin Kroll

The CEO and co-founder of the popular HQ Trivia app and Vine was found dead on Dec. 16 in his New York apartment. He was 34.


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Nancy Wilson

The Grammy-winning jazz singer died on Dec. 13. The "Guess Who I Saw Today" songstress was 81 years old. 


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Sondra Locke

The Oscar-nominated actress passed away on Nov. 3. The Any Which Way You Can star was 74 years old. 


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Dynamite Kid

WWE announced on December 5 that the former wrestler has died at age 60.


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Jael Strauss

The America's Next Top Model contestant passed away at age 24, two months after revealing her breast cancer diagnosis.


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George H.W. Bush

The former President of the United States of America passed away at the age of 94.


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Stephen Hillenburg

The SpongeBob Squarepants creator passed away after his battle with ALS.

"He was a beloved friend and long-time creative partner to everyone at Nickelodeon, and our hearts go out to his entire family," the network stated. "Steve imbued SpongeBob SquarePants with a unique sense of humor and innocence that has brought joy to generations of kids and families everywhere. His utterly original characters and the world of Bikini Bottom will long stand as a reminder of the value of optimism, friendship and the limitless power of imagination."


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Ricky Jay

The magician and actor, best known for his roles in Tomorrow Never Dies, Deadwood and Boogie Nights, died on November 24 from natural causes. He was 72.


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Devin Lima

The LFO singer passed away after his yearlong battle with cancer.


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William Goldman

The author and screenwriter of The Princess Bride, who also won Oscars for his original screenplay for Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and his adaptation of All the President's Men, died on November 16 at age 87.


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Kim Porter

The former girlfriend of rapper Diddy died at the age of 47. Together, she and Diddy shared three kids during their nearly 13 years of dating.


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Roy Clark

The country star was known for hosting Yee Haw died at the age of 85 on November 15. He died of complications from pneumonia while surrounded by family and friends at his Tulsa, Okla. home. 


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Katherine MacGregor

The star, who played Harriet Oleson in the '70s hit series Little House on the Prarie, died on November 13 at the age of 93. She was living at the Motion Picture Fund Long Term Nursing Care facility in Woodland Hills, California at the time of her death.

 


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Stan Lee

The comic book legend who helped create and popularize the Marvel Cinematic Universe passed away at the age of 95 on Nov. 12. 


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Beverly McClellan

The singer was one of the stars who competed on the first season of The Voice. She passed away of cancer at the age of 49. 


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Diana Sowle

The actress, famous for portraying Charlie Bucket's mother in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, died on October 19. She was 88 years old. 


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Scott Wilson

Wilson, who has appeared on shows such as The Walking Dead, The OA and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, died Oct. 6 at the age of 76. The Walking Dead's official Twitter wrote, "We are deeply saddened to report that Scott Wilson, the incredible actor who played Hershel on #TheWalkingDead, has passed away at the age of 76. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. Rest in paradise, Scott. We love you!"


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Paul John Vasquez

The Sons of Anarchy star died Sept. 24 at the age of 48. His cause of death was not immediately known.


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Frank Parker

The TV actor, who played Grandpa Shawn Brady on Days of Our Lives, died on Sept. 16 at the age of 79. He passed away from complications of Parkinson's and dementia.


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