Jan. 17, 1922-Dec. 31, 2021 Enlarge Image Beloved actress Betty White died at age 99 on Dec. 31, 2021. Hutchins was a rising star in the cinematography world. LaFleur worked extensively in sales as well as in both the saloon and restaurant business prior to deciding at age 31 in 1975 to move from Chicago, Illinois to Los Angeles, California in order to pursue a career in film. She died on November 27, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. ", "On behalf of the entire NFL family, we extend our condolences to Virginia, Mike, Joe and their families," said NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell following Madden's passing. "We kindly request that the privacy of his family, band members, and close friends is respected at this difficult time.". After retiring he became a commentator on NFL telecasts where we found him in our homes for decades every Thanksgiving and Super Bowl. Tylerpassed away on October 24 from prostate cancer. The rabbi-turned-comedian had a legendary career that included countless stops on the late night TV circuit, Emmy wins for his stand-up specials in the 1980s and even the star of 1988's "Caddyshack II.". "Even though Betty was about to be 100, I thought she would live forever," Jeff Witjas, White's longtime agent and friend, told People magazine at the time of her death. But he had a slew of memorable roles on the small and big screen. He was married to Chantal Harvey Evans was born on January 7, 1941 in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. He died on May 26 after being hit by a car while biking, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. A veteran of the stage, television, and movies, McCrory is best known for playing Narcissa Malfoy in the final three "Harry Potter" films. He gave us so much laughter and deserves a rest now. Over the decades she won the National Book Award, the American Academy of Arts & Letters Gold Medal in Criticism and Belles Letters, the National Medal of Arts and Humanities, and the PEN Center USA's Lifetime Achievement Award. Focused on a lady's man (Van Peebles) who turns into a hero in the neighborhood after he goes on the run following an encounter with white police officers, the movie went on to earn over $15 million and proved to Hollywood that Black-focused stories could be profitable. In 2020, then president Trump awarded Limbaugh the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor. ", Visit Insider's homepage for more stories, announced on his radio show on February 17, during his time on "Saturday Night Live. 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. ", More recently he was nominated in the upcoming Emmys for the 2020 HBO series "Lovecraft Country.". Well, today your son grieves your loss and will miss our long talks, your laughter from your belly, and your very presence.". Hello. The hall of fame player hit his 715th career home run in 1974, breaking the record Babe Ruth held for close to 33 years. He played Brother Cavil in the early 2000s revival of "Battlestar Galactica. And Wright's singing of Oscar-winning song "Under the Sea" and nominated "Kiss the Girl" helped make the movie into an instant classic. Howes' death was confirmed by her nephew . He was a casting director and producer, known for The Prophecy (1995), Feast (2005) and The Game (1997). Hank Aaron, 87 Hank Aaron. He was a composer and actor, known for The Blob (1958), The Box (2009) and 4D Man (1959). "We will forever be connected to that 'Blues Shuffle in C.' You will be missed greatly, amigo.". "His message of triumph over struggle, his search for the light out of darkness, his pursuit of truth and grace brought us closer to our own humanity DMX was nothing less than a giant. This husky, instantly identifiable American character actor was born Italo Valentino Bisoglio on May 7, 1926, in New York City. "We are saddened to confirm of Dustin Diamond's passing on Monday, February 1st, 2021 due to carcinoma," Diamond's representative said in a statement provided to Insider. Limbaugh would be a major voice in Trump's run for the presidency. ", Grodin was also known for writing a number of plays and books. His other credits include "Changing Lanes," starring Ben Affleck and Samuel L. Jackson; "Venus," which earned Peter O'Toole an Oscar nomination; "Morning Glory," starring Harrison Ford, Rachel McAdams, and Diane Keaton; and "My Cousin Rachel" starring Rachel Weisz. In memory of the celebrities who have died this year, including Lisa Marie Presley, Timeless actress Annie Wersching and Burt Bacharach By Kelsie Gibson Updated on February 22, 2023 10:14 AM. As a youngster, he had already shown his proclivity for film-making by creating animations as well as live action short films. She is irreplaceable, and will be greatly missed.". She died on December 23, 2021 in Manhattan, New York City, New York Yvonne Wilder was born on September 21, 1937 in Bronx, New York, New York, USA. Doris Day 5. 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. In 1952, he won the European Heavyweight title for the U.S. Army. He died on September 15, 2021 in Bath, England, UK. John Madden was many things to sports fans: a Super Bowl-winning NFL head coach, a commentator, the face of a video game Goliath. [39] Per Kristoffersen, 85, Norwegian footballer ( Fredrikstad, national team ). Asner died on August 29, no cause was given. His last concert with the band took place in Miami on August 30, 2019. He's most known for his "Larry King Live" show on CNN that ran from 1985 to 2010 and is the network's most-watched and longest-running show of all time. I will surely miss him," Chiba's manager Timothy Beal told Insider. He was an actor and writer, known for You Don't Mess with the Zohan (2008), Salomonico (1972) and Masada (1981). He was first diagnosed with cancer in 2018 and then said in 2019 that he was, at the time, cancer-free. He was previously married to Barbara Jean Kalil . Her mother (who had long suffered from Perky, talented, blue-eyed redhead Cara Williams had acting aspirations from the get-go. and took home five Emmys over his career. This Grammy-nominated producer died due to a sudden accident in Athens, Greece. He was 44 years old. From Prince Philip and DMX to Harry Reid and John Madden, 2021 was a year full of loss. Girls Aloud star Sarah Harding, comedian Sean Lock, Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts, musical great Stephen Sondheim and of course Prince Philip are among those who sadly died in 2021. He died on February 8, 2021 in Los Angeles, California, USA. 559. He resides there with his wife Susan and his children. Basil Hoffman was an American character actor, known for his work, often in classic films, with distinguished film directors including Peter Bogdanovich, Mario Monicelli, Richard Benjamin, Carl Reiner (twice), Peter Medak (five times) and Alan J. Pakula (twice); Academy Award winners Ethan and Joel Jo-Carroll Dennison was born on December 16, 1923 in Florence, Arizona, USA. By 2013, they were married again and their second wedding was filmed for a special limited series called "I Dream of NeNe: The Wedding.". 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 left a legacy larger than his personality and while his absence is a void that can never be filled, his warmth will always be felt. Gulpilil died on November 29 after a two year battle with lung cancer. He died on December 4, 2021 in Nashville Jonshel Alexander was born on February 26, 1999 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. She was previously married to Brian Neary and Tom Nielsen. She was previously married to Robert Prins. Mason died on July 24 after being hospitalized for more than two weeks at Mt. Ruth Prins was born on October 20, 1920 in Sioux City, Iowa, USA. biceps. Candy Palmater was born on December 4, 1968 in Point La Nim, New Brunswick, Canada. He was a composer, known for Journey Into Amazing Caves (2001), Ready, Steady, Go! ", But his most memorable role came as Captain Von Trapp in the 1965 movie adaptation of "The Sound of Music. After wowing audiences on the Broadway stage in the mid-1960s (earning a Tony nomination along the way), Clarence Williams III found mainstream stardom playing Linc Hayes in the hit TV series "The Mod Squad," which ran from 1968 to 1973. He directed Black List, C.R.A.Z.Y., The Young Victoria, Wild, Dallas Buyers Club, Los Locos, Loser Love and Caf de Flore. 15. She was previously married to Denise Tompkins. Actor | He died on December 24, 2021 in Englewood, New Jersey, USA. David Lasley's prolific career as a singer/songwriter spans more than 30 years. Macdonald died on September 14 from cancer, which he had been battling for close to a decade, according to his longtime producing partner Lori Jo Hoekstra. Writer | Downey Sr. died on July 7 after years battling Parkinson's disease. ", "It is with a heavy heart that I confirm the passing of my beloved mom Jessica," Walter's daughter, Brooke Bowman, told Deadline. Williams' memorable roles include playing Prince's abusive father in "Purple Rain," Mr. Simms in 1995's "Tales from the Hood," and playing the memorable Sampson Simpson in the 1998 cult hit "Half Baked," written by and starring Dave Chappelle. Rush will forever be the greatest of all-time.". As one of the faces of the "New Journalism" movement in the 1960s and 1970s, Didion's work became a major staple in the era. He died on November Young Dolph was born on July 27, 1985 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He also had the story credit alongside his brother in the 1991 comedy "Nothing But Trouble.". A master at deadpan humor, Charles Grodin became a comedy fixture in the 1980s and 1990s for roles in "The Great Muppet Caper," "Midnight Run," and "Beethoven. He was an actor, known for Contract on Cherry Street (1977), The Clay Cole Show (1959) and Upbeat (1964). ", She was also known for playing Polly Gray on the series "Peaky Blinders" and roles in movies ranging from 2006's "The Queen" to the James Bond 2012 movie, "Skyfall. Weeks before his death he announced he was withdrawing for the band's upcoming US tour. Bettie Page 3. "It's a very sad day. The veteran actor was beloved in the industry for his work on movies, TV, and the stage. "Cloris was insanely talented," Brooks tweeted following her death. He was an actor and writer, known for Shake Back (2020), J Stone Feat. Betty White, Michael K. Williams, Norm Macdonald, Cicely Tyson, and DMX died this year. ", Siravo's tough guy roles found him doing work in everything from the stage, to Brian DePalma's "Carlito's Way" (marking his movie debut), and playing Tony Soprano's dad in "The Sopranos. LaFleur died on November 17 after battling Parkinson's for 10 years. The song "Sooner or Later (I Always Get My Man)" for the 1991 film "Dick Tracy," won him an Academy Award. He was previously married to Cathy Worthington. This iconic actor was known best for his Emmy-winning performance as Lou Grant on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show.". Didion died due to complications from Parkinson's disease in her New York City home on December 23. He was an actor and producer, known for Dios los cra (1977), El arracadas (1978) and La ley del monte (1976). The duo relocated to California where they got the opportunity to write and record wacky songs for Disneyland Records. Lasorda died on January 7 due to a cardiac arrest. Aside from this iconic role, her face might also be familiar for her many TV commercials. "He delivered that beautifully and brilliantly, while creating an atmosphere and setting that the music would never have achieved without his words.". Leachman began her seven-decade career as a Miss America contestant in 1946 followed by. 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. The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour. A travel influencer and vlogger who traveled with Brian Laundrie since 2019, the pair traveled the country together, with Petito . The versatile actress was known best for her comedic work, especially on TV ("The Mary Tyler Moore Show," "Malcolm and the Middle") and in Mel Brooks movies ("High Anxiety," and the memorable Frau Blcher in "Young Frankenstein"). Scolari, a revered actor of the stage and screen, died on October 22 at age 66 after a two-year battle with cancer. Slim 400 was born in 1988 in Germany. F.W. She was an actress, known for Don't Forget the Motorcity (2008), Unsung (2008) and Backstory: Kenny Rogers (2012). He had memorable roles movies like "Network" (which earned him an Oscar nomination), "All the President's Men," "Rudy," and "Toy Story 3" (voicing Lotso). She died on June 11, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. On it, King spoke to the most prominent figures of the time, including celebrities and presidents. Van Peebles died at his home on September 21. She was an actress, known for Videodrome (1983), Urban Legend (1998) and Funeral Home (1980). Indigenous Australian actor David Gulpilil found fame in the late 1970s "new wave" of Aussie filmmaking and then built an impressive on-screen career. "Thank you, Scolari, for every chat between set ups, every hug onscreen and off and every 'Oh, Jeez.' He was an actor, known for Jesus Henry Christ (2011), The Taming of the Shrew (1988) and The Comedy of Errors (1989). The hall of fame Major League Baseball manager is known best for leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to two World Series championships. Desmond Tutu was born on October 7, 1931 in Klerksdorp, Union of South Africa [now South Africa]. New deaths articles are added to their respective month (e.g., Deaths in March 2023) and then linked here. She was an actress, known for It's a Wonderful Life (1946). Visit Insider's homepage for more stories. Dustin did not suffer. 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. Crowned as leading the new breed of modern comedians by Time magazine in 1960, Mort Sahl is the first entertainer ever to appear on its cover. As the anchor of Weekend Update from 1994 to 1997, he was taken off as anchor during the O.J. Joe Siracusa was born on February 3, 1922 in Cleveland, Ohio, USA. He died on October 13, 2021 in New Sarpy, Louisiana, USA. He died on December 12, 2021 Mimi Cozzens enjoyed a well-rounded career on stage, screen and television in a career that has stretched for more than four decades.She was born Mildred Gloria Cozzens in Brooklyn, New York, and grew up in Glendale, Queens. He was the third-longest-running Rolling Stones member, behind Jagger and Richards. Graeme's sound and personality [are] present in everything we did together and thankfully that will live on," the band's current lead singer and guitarist, Justin Hayward, wrote on the band's website. ", according to his longtime producing partner Lori Jo Hoekstra, complications of a stroke she had six days prior. Song like "I'm a Believer," "Last Train to Clarksville," and "Daydream Beliver" made Nesmith and the group the first big American boy band. J.A.E. Known for his physically imposing characters, Kotto was a fixture in movie and TV for decades, including roles on the series "Homicide: Life on the Street" and FBI agent Mosely in the beloved comedy "Midnight Run" opposite Robert De Niro. David Fox was an acclaimed Canadian actor. He was a director, known for Wheel of Fortune (1983), The Merv Griffin Show (1962) and Get Smart (1965). He was previously married to Nancy Van Rijn. He died on November 18, 2021 in Victoria, British Columbia, Actor | He was previously married to Karlyn Kuper and Patricia Ann Gundy. In a career that spanned more than 70 years, Cicely Tyson made her mark in every form of entertainment medium having won three Emmy awards, a Tony, honorary Oscar, and Peabody Award. It left Flynt paralyzed with permanent spinal cord damage. He did his pre college training at George School, Newtown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, then was in a class of 50 at Williams College majoring in music as an undergraduate distinguishing himself by writing a book, lyrics and music for two college shows based on the adaption of 'Beggar on Horseback'. Lou Cutell was born on October 6, 1930 in New York City, New York, USA. He died on November 13, 2021 in Tarzana, California, USA. 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. Larry King, Christopher Plummer and Cecily Tyson are among the celebrities who died in 2021, leaving those in their wake heartbroken. Reuven Bar-Yotam was born on December 15, 1935. She was 91. Roberts died on January 4 due to complications from a urinary tract infection. She died on November 6, 2021 in Seattle, Washington, USA. Clark never acted again in a major film, but continued on as musician playing in a number of Chicago bands. He died on December 5, 2021 in Washington, Stonewall Jackson was born on November 6, 1932 in Tabor City, North Carolina, USA. We can only hope their loved ones find peace during this difficult time. Sadly, the comedy icon - who starred in 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show,' 'Golden Girls' and more -. The artist died on November 26 at his home in Roxbury, Connecticut. "She died as she lived. ", In a statement to The Wrap, his manager Deborah Miller said: "Ned was an iconic, legendary talent, as well as a dear friend, and he will be missed by us all.". "The world knew him as Gunther (the seventh 'Friend'), from the hit series 'Friends,' but Michael's loved ones knew him as an actor, musician, cancer-awareness advocate, and loving husband," Toni Benson, Tyler's manager, wrote in a statement provided to AP. Jean-Marc Valle was a Canadian filmmaker, editor and screenwriter from Montreal. Draper dressed as a gladiator and hosted Actress | She decided to call herself "Anne" when she enrolled in first grade at the Redemptorist Catholic School. Best known for her starring roles as Candy Pruitt in Here Come the Jason Hitch was previously married to Cassia Tavares. Sadly, these famous people who died in 2021 will remain in our memories. He was a director and cinematographer. He even choreographed the the dancing for the hit 1994 music video "Pure Love" by Crystal Waters. He was a writer and producer, known for Diff'rent Strokes (1978), Small Wonder (1985) and Goddess of Love (1988). He also promoted the false theory that former president Barack Obama was not born in the US, something that Donald Trump also subscribed to before he became president. Doug MacLeod was born on October 13, 1959 in Greensborough, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. We love you.". ", White played the gullible Rose Nylund on "Golden Girls.". show host for "David The Gladiator" show which was on Saturday nights from 8:00-10:00p.m. Larry King 1933 -2021 Veteran television and radio personality Larry King died Jan. 23. ", She won eight Emmy awards and a Grammy for a spoken word recording of her best-selling autobiography, "If You Ask Me. He was previously married to Shannon Gaughan. Grodin's son, Nicholas, said his father's cause of death was bone marrow cancer, according to The New York Times. With nearly 40 novels published, Rice will go down as one of the most popular gothic writers of all time. She was an actress, known for Dangerous Ground (1997), Stander (2003) and African Express (1990). In 1978, while walking out of a Georgia courtroom fighting an obscenity charge, he and his lawyer were shot by a gunman. No cause was given. de Klerk was born on March 18, 1936 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Philip died on April 9, according to Buckingham Palace. "A breaker of records and racial barriers, his remarkable legacy will continue to inspire countless athletes and admirers for generations to come," said former president Jimmy Carter in a statement to the Associated Press, who attended Braves games and called Aaron "a personal hero.". He was previously married to Nomalizo Leah Shenxane. In Memoriam: Notable people who died in 2021 + Betty White, 99 Beloved comedic actress Betty White's decadeslong career spanned generations. Constantine died on August 31 in Reading, Pennsylvania, following a long illness. No cause was given. She was previously married to Pedro Plascencia and Carlos Pauln. Garson was known best for playing talent agent Stanford Blatch, best friend of Sarah Jessica Parker's Carrie Bradshaw, in the HBO series "Sex and the City.". They couldn't stay away from each other for long. The band was created at the height of The Beatles' popularity and became superstars thanks to being on the hit NBC series "The Monkees" in which Nesmith, along with bandmates Davy Jones, Peter Tork, and Micky Dolenz did silly comedy while performing chart-topping songs. But her work spans decades and also includes starring opposite Clint Eastwood in the 1971 thriller "Play Misty for Me" and voicing a character in the popular 1990s series "Dinosaurs. I will treasure this man who brought Gus to life. Famous deaths in 2021. ", Born in Spokane, Washington, and grew up in Caldwell, Idaho. Celebrities who died in 2021 Jason Guerrasio Updated Betty White. She was previously married to Russell Stoneham and Phil Silvers. Downey Sr. was a pioneer of the experimental filmmaking scene in New York City during the 1960s. He was a writer and producer, known for Martin (1992), The Show (1996) and Saturday Night Live (1975). Here are some highlights of Stephen Lawrence's work: composing over 300 songs and scores for Sesame Street resulting in three shared Emmy awards for "Outstanding Achievement in Music Direction and Composition"; composing the title song and several others for Free To BeYou And Me, the landmark Jeanine Ann Roose was born on October 24, 1937 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He produced Bernard Holley was an English actor who worked consistently in television and theatre for more than 40 years.His television appearances included Z Cars (for 3 years) Doctor Who, Elizabeth R, Now and Then, Birds of a Feather (two series), Carry on Laughing, Ahead of the Class, Keeping up Appearances Keith Dinicol was born on August 12, 1952 in Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada. The cause of death was not made public. He was previously married to Kym Douglas and Arlene Martel. Colin Powell, a former top military officer who rose to become the first Black Secretary of State under President George W. Bush, died on October 18, 2021 at age 84 of complications from COVID . Stockwell formed a respected character actor filmography with movies like "To Live and Die in L.A," "Beverly Hills Cop II," and 1988's "Married to the Mob," in which he was nominated for a best supporting actor Oscar. ", "She was the sweetest person you'd ever meet and had a huge heart," said her longtime rep Mike Pingel. "SNL" announced his passing on the November 20th episode of the show by showing the short film he starred in titled "The Java Junkie." The renowned broadcaster had been on radio or TV since the 1950s speaking to all types of people, and was regarded as one of the best interviewers ever thanks to his friendly style with his subjects.