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Paul Walker - Paul Walker died in a car crash in 2013, aged 40. He is best known for his role as Brian O'Conner in the 'Fast and the Furious' film franchise.

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Alan Rickman - Alan Rickman died in 2016, aged 69. He died of pancreatic cancer, and did not reveal his illness to anyone other than his closest family and friends.

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Carrie Fisher - Carrie Fisher died of a heart attack in 2016, aged 60. Most famous for her role as Princess Leia in 'Star Wars', she was praised for her frank admissions regarding addiction and mental illness.

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Debbie Reynolds - Debbie Reynolds died in 2016 at 84 years old, the day after her daughter, Carrie Fisher, died. She had a stroke. An actor for decades, she starred in 'Singin' in the Rain' and 'How the West Was Won.'

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Luke Perry - Luke Perry died of a stroke in 2019, aged 52. He starred in several films, but is best remembered for his role as Dylan McKay in 'Beverly Hills 90210.'

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Robin Williams - Robin Williams committed suicide in 2014, aged 63. He was an immensely successful comedic actor who had appeared in a huge number of films.

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Lauren Bacall - Lauren Bacall died in 2014, aged 89, due to a stroke. She was prolific in her acting, and had starred in 'The Big Sleep' and 'How to Marry a Millionaire.'

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Anthony Bourdain - Arguably one of the most prolific deaths of 2018, Anthony Bourdain committed suicide at the age of 61. A celebrity chef, he had participated in a large number of television shows and had also written a number of books.

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David Bowie - David Bowie died in 2016, aged 69. He died from liver cancer. His musical career had lasted half a century, and he was one of the most iconic musicians of the 20th century.

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Peter Fonda - Peter Fonda died in 2019, aged 79, from lung cancer. He was nominated for Academy Awards for 'Easy Rider' and 'Ulee's Gold,' and was a big part of the counterculture movement.

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Tony Curtis - Tony Curtis died in 2010, aged 85. He died from an asthma attack, brought on by the condition COPD. He starred in 'Some Like it Hot' and 'Spartacus.'

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Etta James - Etta James died in 2012, aged 73. She died of leukemia. She is best remembered for her songs 'At Last,' and 'Something's Got a Hold on Me.'

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Leslie Nielsen - Leslie Nielsen died in 2010 from pneumonia, aged 84. He is most well-known from his appearances in the 'Naked Gun' series of films.

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Shirley Temple - Shirley Temple died in 2014, aged 85. She died from COPD. She was most famous as a child actor, and later in life she got involved with work as a diplomat.

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Aretha Franklin - Aretha Franklin died in 2018, aged 76. She had a pancreatic tumor. She is best remembered for her songs 'Respect,' 'Think,' and 'I Say a Little Prayer.'

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Elizabeth Taylor - Elizabeth Taylor died in 2011, aged 79. She died from congestive heart failure. A Hollywood legend, she was just as famous for her life off-screen as she was for her acting.

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Philip Seymour Hoffman - Philip Seymour Hoffman died in 2014, aged 46, from a drug overdose. He had appeared in numerous films for over two decades.

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Whitney Houston - Whitney Houston died in 2012, aged 48. She had drowned. She will be remembered mostly for her catalog of songs, as well as the 1992 film 'The Bodyguard.'

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Avicii - Avicii (Tim Bergling) committed suicide in 2018, aged 28. The Swedish DJ had retired from touring two years prior, citing health problems.

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Amy Winehouse - Amy Winehouse died from alcohol poisoning in 2011, aged 27. She had enormous success with her songs, notably 'Rehab,' 'Valerie,' and 'Back to Black.'

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Alexander McQueen - Alexander McQueen committed suicide in 2010, aged 40. He had been an extremely successful fashion designer. Models such as Kate Moss paid him tributes.

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Hugh Hefner - Hugh Hefner died of sepsis in 2017, aged 91. The infamous creator of 'Playboy' magazine was an entrepreneur and resided in the notorious Playboy Mansion.

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Chuck Berry - Chuck Berry died in 2017 of a heart attack, aged 90. The controversial musician was one of the original stars of the rock and roll genre of music.

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Gene Wilder - Gene Wilder died in 2016, aged 83. He had complications of Alzheimer's disease. The prolific actor began acting in the 1960s and was also a writer and director.

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Donna Summer - Donna Summer died of lung cancer in 2012, aged 63. She had enormous success in the disco era of music in the 1970s, and is one of the best-selling artists ever.

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Jane Russell - Jane Russell died in 2011, aged 89. She died of a respiratory illness. She was an actress of the Hollywood Golden Age, appearing in 'Gentlemen Prefer Blondes,' among others.

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Mac Miller - Mac Miller died in 2018 of an accidental overdose, aged 26. The rapper and producer had success from a young age, but had a history of substance abuse.

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Joan Rivers - Joan Rivers died in 2014, aged 81. She died from brain damage from lack of oxygen. The comedian was initially undergoing a minor procedure and never awakened.

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Tom Petty - Tom Petty died from an accidental drug overdose in 2017, aged 66. The lead singer of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, the band was active for over 40 years.

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Burt Reynolds - Burt Reynolds died of a heart attack in 2018, aged 82. A legendary actor, he had a huge profile as a film star. His most successful era was the 1970s and '80s.

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Stan Lee - Stan Lee died of a heart attack in 2018, aged 95. He was a writer and creator of comics at Marvel, including seminal characters Spider-Man, X-Men, and Iron Man.

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Muhammad Ali - Muhammad Ali died in 2016, aged 74. He died from septic shock. The controversial and often outspoken boxer lived for over three decades with Parkinson's disease.

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Stephen Hawking - Stephen Hawking died in 2018, aged 76. His family stated he died "peacefully." The physicist and author was universally respected for his brilliant mind and courage.

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Prince -

Prince died in 2016, aged 57. He died from an accidental overdose. He is best remembered for his huge musical successes, including 'Purple Rain.'

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Nelson Mandela - Nelson Mandela died in 2013, aged 95. The former South African president's commitment to peace made him one of the most widely admired figures in history.

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Neil Armstong - Neil Armstrong died from complications related to coronary disease in 2012, aged 82. He was the first person to walk on the moon, in 1969.

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Bernardo Bertolucci - Bernardo Bertolucci died of lung cancer in 2018, aged 77. The Italian film director was best known for his 1972 film 'Last Tango in Paris.'

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Steve Jobs - Steve Jobs died in 2011, aged 56. He fell into respiratory arrest due to a cancerous tumor. He was the CEO and co-founder of Apple. A film was made in his memory.

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Margot Kidder - Margot Kidder unfortunately committed suicide in 2018, aged 69. She was best known for playing Lois Lane in the 1970s 'Superman' films, alongside Christopher Reeve.

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Maureen O'Hara - Maureen O'Hara died of natural causes in 2015, aged 95. She was one of the last living stars from the Golden Age of Hollywood.

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Joan Fontaine - Joan Fontaine died of natural causes in 2013, aged 96. She had acted for nearly 60 years, having begun her career in the 1930s.

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Peter O'Toole - Peter O'Toole died of stomach cancer in 2013, aged 81. He will be best remembered for his numerous acting roles, especially in 'Lawrence of Arabia.'

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Keith Flint - Keith Flint died in 2019, aged 49. He committed suicide. He was the lead singer of the band Prodigy, who had great international success for over two decades.

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B.B. King - B.B. King (Riley B. King) died in 2015, aged 89. He had vascular dementia. He was one of the most prolific and influential blues musicians of all time.

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George Michael - George Michael died in 2016, aged 53, of dilated cardiomyopathy. The singer enjoyed worldwide success for decades and is one of the best-selling musicians of all time.

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Kate Spade - Kate Spade was yet another star who died in 2018 from suicide, aged 55. She was a famous fashion designer and entrepreneur who created the brand Kate Spade.

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Glenne Headly - Glenne Headly died in 2017, aged 62. She died from a pulmonary embolism. She is best known for her roles in 'Dirty Rotten Scoundrels' and 'Mr Holland's Opus.'

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James Gandolfini - James Gandolfini died of a heart attack in 2013, aged 51. He was most famous for his role as Tony Soprano in the TV show, 'The Sopranos.'

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Robin Gibb - Robin Gibb died from liver and kidney failure in 2012, aged 62. He was a member of the band The Bee Gees, who were phenomenally successful in the 1970s.

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Cory Monteith - Cory Monteith died in 2013, aged 31. He died of a heroin and alcohol overdose. He had struggled with addictions over the years and found great success with 'Glee.'

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Leonard Nimoy - Leonard Nimoy died in 2015, aged 83. He died from complications of COPD. He had a prolific acting career, but will always be remembered as Mr Spock from 'Star Trek.'

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Roger Moore - Roger Moore died of prostate cancer in 2017, aged 89. He acted for many years, but most will remember him for his numerous James Bond films.

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Mary Tyler Moore - Mary Tyler Moore died from cardiopulmonary arrest in 2017, aged 80. She had her own sitcom in the 1970s, 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show.'

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Lou Reed - Lou Reed died of liver disease in 2013, aged 71. The lead singer of The Velvet Underground was a seminal figure in contemporary music.

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Dolores O'Riordan - Dolores O'Riordan died in 2018, aged 46. She died from drowning due to alcohol intoxication. She was the lead singer of the very successful band, The Cranberries.

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Michael Clarke Duncan - Michael Clarke Duncan died in 2012, aged 54, of a heart attack. He was best known for his tragic portrayal of John Coffey in the 1999 film 'The Green Mile.'

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Dennis Hopper - Dennis Hopper died in 2010, aged 74. He died from prostate cancer. He had a very long career in films, starting in the 1950s with 'Rebel Without a Cause.'

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Pete Postlethwaite - Pete Postlethwaite died in 2011, aged 64. He had pancreatic cancer. A veteran of the stage and screen, his acting career lasted for over 35 years.

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Mickey Rooney -

Mickey Rooney died from natural causes in 2014, aged 93. He started acting as a child, so his acting career lasted a phenomenal 88 years. He was one of the last surviving actors from the silent film era. 

See also: The most iconic stars of the silent film era

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