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Joseph Ratzinger, the former pope Benedict XVI, died on the last day of the year at 95. A few days before, pope Francis had asked the world to pray for Benedict as he was very ill. Benedict was the head of the Catholic Church from April 2005 to February 2013, when he resigned due to health issues. 

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Jeremiah Green -

Jeremiah Green, one of the founding members of Modest Mouse and the band's drummer, died on December 31 of cancer, the band confirmed on social media. He was just 45.

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Barbara Walters -

The legendary TV journalist, one of the most prominent figures in broadcasting, left us on December 30, at 93. Walters' spokesperson released a statement saying the news anchor passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones.

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Vivienne Westwood -

Designer Vivienne Westwood passed away in her home surrounded by family on Dec. 29, at the age of 81. She is remembered as the 'Queen of British fashion' and is credited with creating the punk aesthetic after dressing the Sex Pistols early in her career. She is survived by her husband and creative partner Andreas Kronthaler, who says she left him "plenty of things to get on with." 

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The same day, the world lost one of the best soccer players in history. Brazil's Pelé, who scored a record-breaking 1,281 goals during his illustrious 21-year career, died at the age of 82. He had been in poor health in recent years and was hospitalized in November. On Dec. 29, his family shared the news of his passing. 

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Christine McVie -

Christine McVie, one of the founding members of the legendary band Fleetwood Mac, passed away on November 30 at the age of 79. A statement from her family said that she had been taken by short illness and was surrounded by loved ones. 

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Irene Cara -

'Fame' and 'Flashdance' singer Irene Cara died at the age of 63 on November 27. 

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Terry Hall -

Terry Hall, founding member and front man to British ska revival band The Specials, has died at the age of 63 following a "brief illness." In a statement posted on The Special's Instagram account December 19, the band called Hall "one of the most brilliant singers, songwriters and lyricists this country has ever produced," as well as "a wonderful husband and father and one of the kindest, funniest, and most genuine of souls."

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Stephen 'tWitch' Boss -

On December 13, the well-loved professional dancer Stephen 'tWitch' Boss was found dead in a Los Angeles motel. His wife, fellow dancer Allison Holker Boss, shared the news of his passing in a statement the next day. "It is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to share my husband Stephen has left us," she wrote. "He was the backbone of our family, the best husband and father, and an inspiration to his fans." Police confirmed that Boss took his own life at the motel. Both Boss and his wife appeared on the hit TV show 'So You Think You Can Dance' for several years, and he even returned to act as a judge in the 2022 season. Boss was also well-known as the DJ on ' The Ellen DeGeneres Show.' 

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Kirstie Alley -

Kirstie Alley, whose career-making role as Rebecca Howe on 'Cheers' earned her both an Emmy and a Golden Globe, died on December 5 at the age of 71. According to a statement from her family on Twitter, Alley, who also starred in the sitcom 'Veronica’s Closet' in the late '90s, "passed away after a battle with cancer, only recently discovered." She died surrounded by her family, and the statement added, "As iconic as she was on screen, she was an even more amazing mother and grandmother." 

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Clarence Gilyard Jr. -

Clarence Gilyard Jr., known to steal scenes in '80s blockbusters such as 'Top Gun' and 'Die Hard,' passed away of a "long illness" at 66 years old. The actor, who was also an accomplished theater star, made his film debut opposite Tom Cruise in 'Top Gun' as pilot Marcus “Sundown” Williams. He later played Hans Gruber’s eccentric computer hacker opposite Bruce Willis as detective John McClane in 'Die Hard.'

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John Aniston -

'Days of Our Lives' star John Aniston, best known for portraying Victor Kiriakis starting in 1985, died at the age of 89. Jennifer Aniston, the veteran actor's daughter, announced the news on November 11.

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Kevin Conroy -

Kevin Conroy, best known for voicing Batman in  various animated media, including film, television, and video games, died on November 10. Conroy was 66.

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Aaron Carter - Aaron Carter, pop singer and brother to Backstreet Boys member Nick Carter, was found dead at his home on November 5, at the age of just 34. 

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Takeoff -

Takeoff, one-third of the monumentally successful rap group Migos, was shot and killed in the early hours of November 1, 2022. He was only 28.

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Jerry Lee Lewis -

Renowned and riotous country singer-songwriter Jerry Lee Lewis left us on October 28, 2022, at the age of 87. Famous for hits like 1957's 'Great Balls of Fire,' Lewis died peacefully in his home with his wife, Judith, by his side.

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Leslie Jordan -

Emmy-winning actor, writer, and singer Leslie Jordan tragically died at 67 years old in a car accident. He was reportedly driving in Hollywood on October 24 when he crashed into the side of a building at Cahuenga Blvd. and Romaine St., and Variety reports it was suspected he suffered some sort of medical emergency.

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Robbie Coltrane -

Scottish actor, writer, and comedian Robbie Coltrane was 72 years old when he passed away on October 14 at Forth Valley Royal Hospital in Larbert, Scotland.

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Angela Lansbury -

Screen and stage icon Angela Lansbury died on October 11 at her Los Angeles home, just five days shy of her 97th birthday.

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Loretta Lynn -

On October 4, one of the greatest artists in country music history left us. Loretta Lynn was 90 years old at the time of her death.

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Sacheen Littlefeather -

Actress and activist Sacheen Littlefeather passed away on October 2, at the age of 75, after suffering from breast cancer. She famously delivered a 60-second speech protesting Native American mistreatment on behalf of Marlon Brando as he declined the Oscar for 'The Godfather' at the 1973 Academy Awards.

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Coolio -

Grammy-winning rapper Coolio, the man behind 1995's massive hit 'Gangsta’s Paradise,' died September 28. He was only 59.

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Julie Powell -

Bestselling author and food writer Julie Powell died on October 26. She was 49. The 2009 film 'Julie & Julia,' starring Amy Adams and Meryl Streep, was based on her book.

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Louise Fletcher -

The actress, best known for playing Nurse Ratched in 'One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest' (1975), died on September 23 at 88.

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Jesse Powell -

Singer Jesse Powell died at the age of 51 on September 13. He was best known for his timeless classic 'You.'

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Jean-Luc Godard -

Famed Franco-Swiss filmmaker Jean-Luc Godard, the godfather of French New Wave cinema, died on September 13 at the age of 91.

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Mikhail Gorbachev -

On August 30, former Soviet Union leader Mikhail Gorbachev died at the age of 91.

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Leon Vitali -

Leon Vitali, an English actor who notably played Lord Bullingdon in 'Barry Lyndon' (1975) before becoming director Stanley Kubrick’s personal assistant, died August 20, at the age of 74.

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Anne Heche -

The actress, known for starring in movies such as 'Donnie Brasco' (1997), left us on August 14, at 53. She was critically injured after she crashed her car into a house.

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Wolfgang Petersen -

The famed director of 1984's 'The NeverEnding Story' died on August 12, at the age of 81.

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Olivia Newton-John -

'Grease' star and Grammy-winning artist Olivia Newton-John died on August 8. The 'Physical' and 'You’re the One That I Want' singer was 73.

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Roger E. Mosley -

Roger E. Mosley, who famously portrayed Theodore “T.C.” Calvin, the helicopter pilot and buddy of Tom Selleck's character on all eight seasons of the original 'Magnum, P.I.' died on August 7 at the age of 83, three days after suffering injuries in a car accident in Lynwood, California.

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Vin Scully -

Legendary Los Angeles Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully passed away on August 2. He was 94.

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Nichelle Nichols -

Nichelle Nichols, who played lieutenant Nyota Uhura on the original 'Star Trek' series, died on July 30 in Silver City, New Mexico, at 89 years old.

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Pat Carroll -

Emmy-winning actress and comedian Pat Carroll died of pneumonia on July 30 at her home in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. She was 95. After an illustrious career in TV, she moved on to voiceovers, her most famous work being the character of Ursula in 'The Little Mermaid.'

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Bill Russell -

NBA superstar Bill Russell passed away on July 31, at the age of 88. The Hall of Famer (both as a player and a coach), who won 11 NBA championships in 13 years with the Boston Celtics, made history as the first Black head coach of any North American sports team in 1966. Off the court, he was well known as an outspoken civil rights activist.

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Tony Dow -

The actor, best known for his role in the sitcom 'Leave It to Beaver,' died on July 27, aged 77.

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Paul Sorvino -

On July 25, American actor Paul Sorvino passed away from natural causes at the age of 83. Sorvino was best known for his leading role in 'Goodfellas' (1990), and for playing NYPD Sergeant Phil Cerreta in 'Law & Order.' He also appeared in Baz Luhrmann's 'Romeo + Juliet' in 1996.

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David Warner -

On July 24, British actor David Warner passed away at the age of 80. The BBC reported that he died of "a cancer-related illness" at Denville Hall, a care home for members of the entertainment industry. Warner's career spanned six decades and saw him succeed in film, TV, and theater. His most high-profile credits include 'The Omen' (1976), 'Time Bandits' (1981), and 'Titanic' (1997).

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Ivana Trump -

Ivana Trump, prominent businesswoman and ex-wife of former President Donald Trump, passed away in her New York apartment on July 14. She was 73.

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Tony Sirico -

Tony Sirico, best known for his iconic role as Paulie in the hit series 'The Sopranos,' died at the age of 79. The news of his passing broke on July 8 and was met with outpourings of love and condolences from his former co-stars.

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James Caan -

Oscar-nominated actor James Caan is best remembered for his leading roles in 'The Godfather' (1972), the 1990 Stephen King film 'Misery,' and, more recently, the beloved Christmas comedy 'Elf' (2003). He passed away on July 6 at the age of 82.

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Margaret Keane -

Margaret Keane was famed for her paintings of sad-eyed waifs, although her husband infamously took credit for her work for many years. Keane sued her husband in 1986 and had to prove in court she had created the artworks by painting them in front of a judge. Director Tim Burton turned her story into a film called 'Big Eyes' in 2014. The 94-year-old artist died peacefully on June 26 at her home in Napa, California, according to a statement on social media.

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Hugh McElhenny -

The football Hall of Famer and former San Francisco 49ers halfback died on June 17 at the age of 93, reportedly from natural causes.

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Tony Siragusa -

A key player in the Baltimore Ravens' Super Bowl win in 2001, Tony Siragusa died unexpectedly on June 22 at the age of 55, according to a statement from the team.

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Caleb Swanigan -

Former NBA star Caleb Swanigan died at the age of just 25 on June 20. The former Portland Trail Blazers player reportedly passed away from natural causes.

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Philip Baker Hall -

Actor Philip Baker Hall, best known for starring in movies such as 'Magnolia' (1999) and 'Boogie Nights' (1997), died on June 12, at age 90.

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Jim Seals -

One half of 1970s soft-rock duo Seals and Crofts, Jim Seals (L) died at the age of 80, his family announced on June 7. The duo was known for hits including 'Summer Breeze,' 'Diamond Girl,' and 'Get Closer.'

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Alec John Such -

Bon Jovi founding member and bassist Alec John Such died at the age of 70. The famed band announced Such's death on June 5. Such helped form the band in 1983, but later quit in 1994.

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Marion Barber III -

Former NFL running back Marion Barber III, who played with the Dallas Cowboys for six years, passed away on June 1 at the age of 38. 

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Jeff Gladney -

NFL cornerback Jeff Gladney had signed with the Arizona Cardinals this year after playing his rookie season with the Minnesota Vikings, but his success was cut short on May 30 when he died in a car crash. He was just 25 years old.

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Andy Fletcher -

Depeche Mode founding member and keyboard player Andy Fletcher passed away at the age of 60 on May 26, the band announced.

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Ray Liotta -

'Goodfellas' (1990) and Emmy-winning actor Ray Liotta passed away in his sleep in the Dominican Republic on May 26. He was 67.

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Alan White -

The legendary drummer for the progressive rock band Yes left us on May 26. He was 72.

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Bob Lanier -

NBA icon Bob Lanier passed away on May 10. The basketball Hall of Famer was 73.

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Fred Ward -

The actor, best known for starring in movies such as 'Sweet Home Alabama' (2002) and 'Tremors' (1990), died on May 8 at age 79.

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Naomi Judd -

Naomi Judd, who along with daughter Wynonna formed the famed country duo The Judds, took her own life on April 30 at the age of 76. 

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Andrew Woolfolk -

The saxophonist for the band Earth, Wind & Fire died on April 24. Woolfolk was 71.

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Guy Lafleur -

Canadian hockey legend Guy Lafleur left us on April 22, at the age of 70.

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Liz Sheridan -

Actress Liz Sheridan, a veteran stage and screen actress who played the mother on 'Seinfeld' and had a recurring role as the snoopy neighbor Mrs. Ochmonek on 'ALF,' passed away on April 15 in her sleep, at 93 years old.

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Gilbert Gottfried -

Comedian Gilbert Gottfried, owner of the most recognizable voice in Hollywood—who got his start on 'SNL' and quickly became famed for his politically incorrect, challenging humor, and famously played parrot Iago in 'Aladdin'—died on April 12 at the age of 67, after battling a long illness, his family announced.

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Dwayne Haskins -

The NFL quarterback was fatally hit by a car on April 9. Dwayne Haskins was just 24.

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Bobby Rydell -

Former teen heartthrob singer Bobby Rydell passed away on April 5. He was 79.

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Estelle Harris -

The actress, best known for playing George Costanza's mother on the show 'Seinfeld,' died on  April 2, aged 94.

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Tom Parker -

The Wanted singer Tom Parker died of a brain tumor on March 30, at the age of 33.

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Taylor Hawkins -

Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins died March 25 at the age of 50. “The Foo Fighters family is devastated by the tragic and untimely loss of our beloved Taylor Hawkins,” the band wrote in a statement. “His musical spirit and infectious laughter will live on with all of us forever. Our hearts go out to his wife, children and family."

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Kathryn Hays -

'As the World Turns' actress Kathryn Hays passed away on March 25. She was 88.

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Madeleine Albright -

The first female U.S. Secretary of State passed away on March 23. Madeleine Albright was 84.

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Scott Hall, AKA Razor Ramon -

Pro wrestling legend and WWE Hall of Famer Scott Hall played a big role in wrestling's massive growth in the 1980s and '90s. The famed figure, who was known for his campy character as bad guy Razor Ramon, died at the age of just 63 after being on life support, the WWE announced on March 14.

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William Hurt -

Oscar-winning actor William Hurt, famed for his role in 'Kiss of the Spider Woman' (1985), died on March 13 at the age of 71. The actor, who also had Best Actor nods in the mid-1980s for 'Children of a Lesser God' (1986) and 'Broadcast News' (1987) and a Supporting Actor nod for 'A History of Violence' most recently had a role in Marvel's Cinematic Universe, in several films leading up to 'Avengers: Infinity War' (2018). But 2018 was also the year it was announced that Hurt had terminal prostate cancer which had spread to the bone.

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Traci Braxton -

The star of 'Braxton Family Values' left us on March 12, at the age of 50.

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Tim Considine -

Actor Tim Considine, best known for starring in several Disney films and TV shows during the '50s and '60s, died on March 3. Considine was 81.

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Johnny Brown -

Johnny Brown, best known for starring in the 1970's sitcom 'Good Times,' left us on March 2. He was 84.

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Ned Eisenberg -

The 'Law & Order: SVU' actor passed away on February 27, at the age of 65.

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Farrah Forke -

The 'Wings' actress passed away on February 25. Farrah Forke was 54.

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Laurel Goodwin -

The actress, who co-starred with Elvis Presley in the 1962 movie 'Girls! Girls! Girls!,' passed away on February 25, aged 79.

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Sally Kellerman -

The Oscar-nominated actress, best known for starring in 'M*A*S*H' (1970), died on February 24, at 84.

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Mark Lanegan -

The iconic singer, known for his work with bands such as Screaming Trees and Queens of the Stone Age, left us on February 22. Mark Lanegan was 57.

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Charley Taylor -

The American football player, best known for playing for 13 seasons with the then-named Washington Redskins, died on February 19. He was 80.

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Brad Johnson -

The 'Always' (1989) actor passed away on February 18, at the age of 62.

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Dallas Good -

Dallas Good, best known for fronting the Canadian band The Sadies, passed away on February 17, at the age of 48.

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Ivan Reitman -

The Canadian producer and director, best known for directing the original 'Ghostbusters' movies, died on February 12. Reitman was 75.

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Isabel Torres -

The Spanish actress, TV presenter, and LGBTQ rights activist died on February 11, at 52. She famously starred in the series 'Veneno.'

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Betty Davis -

The soul and funk singer, also known for being the ex-wife of jazz legend Miles Davis, died on February 9, aged 77.

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Bill Fitch -

The legendary basketball coach, best known for winning a NBA championship with the Boston Celtics in 1981, died on February 2. Fitch was 89.

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Monica Vitti -

The Italian actress, known for starring in several movies directed by Michelangelo Antonioni, left us on February 2, aged 90.

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Howard Hesseman -

The actor, best known for his roles in TV shows such as 'WKRP in Cincinnati' and 'Head of the Class,' died on January 29, at 81.

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Morgan Stevens -

The American actor, best known for starring in the TV show 'Fame,' passed away on January 26. He was 70.

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Thierry Mugler -

The iconic French fashion designer left us on January 23, aged 73.

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Thich Nhat Hanh -

The Vietnamese Thiền Buddhist monk and peace activist Thich Nhat Hanh, founder of the Plum Village Tradition, died on January 22. He was 95.

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Louie Anderson -

The stand-up comedian, actor, and game show host passed away on January 21, aged 68.

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Meat Loaf -

The legendary rock singer and actor left us on January 20. Meat Loaf was 74.

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Gaspard Ulliel -

The French actor, best known for his roles in 'Hannibal Rising' (2007) and 'Saint Laurent' (2014), died on January 19 at 37.

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Peter Robbins -

Peter Robbins, best known for being the first actor to voice Charlie Brown, died on January 18, at 65.

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André Leon Talley -

The famed American fashion journalist, who worked as Vogue's editor-at-large, died on January 18, aged 73.

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Yvette Mimieux -

The actress, best known for her role in 'The Time Machine' (1960), died on January 17. She was 80.

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Carol Speed -

The actress, best known for her roles in 1970s blaxploitation movies, died on January 14, at 76.

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Ronnie Spector -

The lead singer of the girl group The Ronettes left us on January 12, aged 78.

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Bob Saget -

The 'Full House' and 'America's Funniest Home Videos' actor and host left us on January 9. Bob Saget was 65.

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Sidney Poitier -

Sidney Poitier, the first African-American actor to win the Academy Award for Best Actor, died on January 6, at 94.

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Peter Bogdanovich -

The renowned film director passed away on January 6, aged 82.

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