Madden coached the Oakland Raiders to Super Bowl victory in 1971. She was previously married to John Borland. He was an actor and producer, known for Dios los cra (1977), El arracadas (1978) and La ley del monte (1976). He was a director and cinematographer. Slim 400 was born in 1988 in Germany. She was an actress, known for Take the High Road (1980), Postmortem (1998) and BBC Sunday-Night Theatre (1950). With Asner's loud roar of a voice and stocky stature, he spent his career playing a wide range of characters that were often intimidating but over time would prove he had a kind center. He was an actor, known for West Side Story (1961), Enchanted (2007) and Ravagers (1979). Through his art and humanity, he touched all of our hearts and his legendary life will endure for all generations to come.". She died on December 15, 2021 in Garden City, Michigan, USA. And before movies, Donner made his mark in television, having directed the iconic "Twilight Zone" episode "Nightmare at 20,000 Feet," which featured William Shatner convinced a monster is on the wing of the airplane. Her character was James Michael Tyler was born in Mississippi. It left Flynt paralyzed with permanent spinal cord damage. - Photo - See our round-up of celebrities who have sadly died in 2021, from Captain Sir Tom Moore to former TOWIE star Mick Norcross to acclaimed chef Albert Roux Olga Kennard, 98, Hungarian-born British crystallographer, founder of the Cambridge Crystallographic Data Centre. He died at home of natural causes on November 7. The father of actor Robert Downey Jr., at five-years-old he made his screen debut in his father's 1970 movie "Pound" alongside his sister, Allyson, who was 7 at the time. White's career spanned more than seven decades. 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 . "We all know him as the Hall of Fame coach of the Oakland Raiders and broadcaster who worked for every major network, but more than anything, he was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.". He was previously married to Pati and Sheila Rock. 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 blazed so brightly. Michell died on September 22, his cause of death is unknown. (2009), Two Cubes Pls (2013) and Ssshhhh Koi Hai (2001). "A huge personality while also an extremely private person, Dennis was the alto saxophone player, flutist, percussionist, as well as master of ceremonies at the band's shows.". 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. He was previously married to Mara del Refugio Abarca Villaseor. He died on December 5, 2021 in Washington, Stonewall Jackson was born on November 6, 1932 in Tabor City, North Carolina, USA. His most recognizable role was playing Babe Ruth in 1993 classic "The Sandlot. Roberts died on January 4 due to complications from a urinary tract infection. Clark never acted again in a major film, but continued on as musician playing in a number of Chicago bands. He won a Tony in 1966 for his one-man stage show, "Mark Twain Tonight!" In Memoriam: Notable people who died in 2021 + Betty White, 99 Beloved comedic actress Betty White's decadeslong career spanned generations. He died on December 28, 2021 in Pleasanton, California, USA. She is of Danish, Greek, English, and Welsh descent.Although best known as the devious Sue Ann Nivens on the classic Tiffini Hale was born in Palm Springs, California, USA as Tiffini Talia Hale. ", Constantine won an Emmy in 1970 for his role as principal Seymour Kaufman in the ABC series "Room 222.". Known best for his straight-faced delivery on any topic regardless how crude or inappropriate, Macdonald forged a comedy career being the guy who would say anything at any time regardless the consequences. He was an actor, known for Mr. & Mrs. Bridge (1990), National Geographic Explorer (1985) and Murphy Brown (1988). In addition to a career on the stage and screen, Tommy was a jazz musician who played the trumpet and David "Dave" Draper was a bodybuilding champion noted for his blond hair and 24 inch. She died on December 9, 2021 in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. de Klerk was born on March 18, 1936 in Johannesburg, South Africa. He was a writer and producer, known for Diff'rent Strokes (1978), Small Wonder (1985) and Goddess of Love (1988). He was previously married to Shannon Gaughan. He had been battling COVID-19 in the hospital for over a week before his death, but on February 13 it was announced that the cause of death was sepsis and two underlying conditions. ", He reprised the role in the 2016 sequel and the short-lived TV sitcom "My Big Fat Greek Life. The self-proclaimed "Sex Symbol of Chinatown" was originally born in El Paso, Texas in 1930 and moved to Los Angeles during his early childhood. Legendary Japanese actor Shinichi "Sonny" Chiba was known best for playing the lead in numerous martial arts movies through the 1970s. Aykroyd joined in show in 1979 after a stint with "SCTV." He was a casting director and producer, known for The Prophecy (1995), Feast (2005) and The Game (1997). He was an actor, known for Monster's Ball (2001). He's best known for directing 1999's "Notting Hill." She died on November 6, 2021 in Seattle, Washington, USA. Well, today your son grieves your loss and will miss our long talks, your laughter from your belly, and your very presence.". In that time, it managed to spread rapidly throughout his system," the statement continued. She was previously married to Dr. Eugene Richard Auger and Dr. James Rudolf Silber. ", "It is with a heavy heart that I confirm the passing of my beloved mom Jessica," Walter's daughter, Brooke Bowman, told Deadline. "SNL" announced his passing on the November 20th episode of the show by showing the short film he starred in titled "The Java Junkie." "Michael Constantine, the dad to our cast-family, a gift to the written word, and always a friend," she wrote. A graduate of Belmont HS in 1949 was followed by service in the US Marine Corps during the Korean War and earned the Purple Heart as a survivor of the Don Phillips was born on December 21, 1940 in the USA. The veteran actor was beloved in the industry for his work on movies, TV, and the stage. Reuven Bar-Yotam was born on December 15, 1935. On Jan. 16, McGee died in his sleep, a family spokesperson told Reuters . He was an actor and director, known for Red Dragon (2002), The World's Fastest Indian (2005) and The Limey (1999). Stockwell is known best for playing Admiral "Al" Calavicci in the hit sci-fi TV series "Quantum Leap" in the early 1990s. He was a producer and actor, known for The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour (1988), Gallagher: An Uncensored Evening (1980) and Gallagher: Two Real (1981). He got his start in TV alongside Tom Hanks in Bosom Buddies . Flynt died of heart failure on February 10. It also launched several sequels. On August 2 Pickett death happened suddenly as he was preparing to shoot a scene for the movie "Treasure Valley," Travis Mills, the movie's director, said on the movie's Facebook page. The youngest of five children, he was raised by a retired United States Air Force captain father and a homemaker mother. Ruth Prins was born on October 20, 1920 in Sioux City, Iowa, USA. She won an Oscar for her performance as a timid school teacher in 1971's "The Last Picture Show" and her work on television earned her an astounding eight Emmy wins. She had her first screen test offer on her 12th birthday and went on to star in several films before she Georgiade, a Greek-American, quit school in 1948 and joined the United States Army, lying about his age. He died on November 27 at his home in Newhall, California, according to his brother Warren Mekjian. Recently, he also played Fred Goldman, the father of Ronald Goldman in the FX mini-series, "The People v. O.J. Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles. Slim 400: Savage (2018) and The Life and Death of Vincent Slim 400 Cochran. He was previously married to Cathy Worthington. Heath Freeman was born on June 23, 1980 in the USA. His legend will live on forever.". This list of celebrities is loosely sorted by popularity. The artist died on November 26 at his home in Roxbury, Connecticut. Mac Miller Hill died at his home in Houston, Texas, on July 28. He died on November 6, 2021 in Spokane, Washington, USA. "DMX was a brilliant artist and an inspiration to millions around the world," Def Jam Records, the record label where DMX recorded some of his biggest hits, wrote in a statement following his death. John Singleton 6. "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. His cause of death has not been made public. Indigenous Australian actor David Gulpilil found fame in the late 1970s "new wave" of Aussie filmmaking and then built an impressive on-screen career. 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. "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. Three revivals of his shows won Tonys and he was awarded a Tony Award for lifetime achievement in 2008. I will surely miss him," Chiba's manager Timothy Beal told Insider. Tell us what you think about this feature. "It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen announces the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh," the palace said in a statement obtained by Insider. He died on April 23, 2021 in Andheri, Mumbai, India. "He delivered that beautifully and brilliantly, while creating an atmosphere and setting that the music would never have achieved without his words.". "He was a national treasure who deeply relished his Canadian roots. "She died as she lived. He was also a decent tenor whose voice was used for the part of Larry Sellers was a Native American actor and stuntman of Osage and Cherokee descent and an adopted member of the Lakota nation. Williams' acting was always a standout regardless the size of the role thanks to his deep voice and scar that went across his face. "My heart breaks in one beat, while celebrating her life in the next," Tyler Perry wrote in a statement on the loss of Tyson on his Instagram. No cause was given. In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies "Norman, can't believe you have been gone a year. 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. Jean-Marc Valle was a Canadian filmmaker, editor and screenwriter from Montreal. He would go on to star in several more of his dad's films before becoming a global star in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and other blockbusters. She was born on September 2, 1940 to Lawrence and Doris Trickett, in Kansas City, Kansas. Leakes became a cast member on the popular Bravo reality show 11 years after the two became married and the show documented the couple's divorce in 2011. Camera_department | She was a cinematographer, known for The Party Machine with Nia Peeples (1991), The All New Mickey Mouse Club (1989) and Blossom (1990), part of the Disney-created pop group The Party. Nominated for a Grammy, his songs like "Get at Me Dog" and "X Gon' Give It to Ya" made him a major fixture in the gritty 1990s rap scene. He gave us so much laughter and deserves a rest now. Nia Vardalos, the writer and star of "My Big Fat Greek Wedding," paid tribute to Constantine on Twitter upon hearing of his death. He died on December 8, 2021 in Inglewood, California, USA. Doug MacLeod was born on October 13, 1959 in Greensborough, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Howes' death was confirmed by her nephew . ", Director David Lynch cast him in his 1984 adaptation of "Dune," and later chose him to played Ben in 1986's "Blue Velvet," in which he performs a memorable lip-synch of Roy Orbison's "In Dreams.". The song "Sooner or Later (I Always Get My Man)" for the 1991 film "Dick Tracy," won him an Academy Award. Father and son also costarred in movies not directed by Downey Sr., including 1988's "Johnny Be Good" and 1994's "Hail Caesar.". Leachman died of natural causes on January 27. But his talents went beyond music, as his performance as a drug dealer trying to get to kingpin level in 1998's "Belly" put him at cult icon status. "In the late 1960s we became the group that Graeme always wanted it to be, and he was called upon to be a poet as well as a drummer," Hayward continued. He was previously married to Virginia Jo Fields. He was an editor, known for G.I. Draper's muscles landed him a job as a t.v. Saved by the Bell actor Dustin Diamond passed away after his battle with cancer. Every time I hear a horse whinny I will forever think of Cloris' unforgettable Frau Blcher. Betty White was born in Oak Park, Illinois, to Christine Tess (Cachikis), a homemaker, and Horace Logan White, a lighting company executive for the Crouse-Hinds Electric Company. Dustin did not suffer. He was previously married to Linda Strain Pagter and Cheryl Murphy. ", White played the gullible Rose Nylund on "Golden Girls.". McGee, a decorated military pilot and Tuskegee Airman, died at 102. She was lead singer of a female rock band in NYC in 1970, the Margo Lewis Explosion. A travel influencer and vlogger who traveled with Brian Laundrie since 2019, the pair traveled the country together, with Petito . "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. He was also nominated for an Oscar for his performance in 2007's "Into the Wild. Scolari went on to earn an Emmy win for his work on the HBO series "Girls." He died in November 2021 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Art lives on through his work, stories about his life and the relationships he built with everyone he knew.". He was previously married to Sigrid Insull and Marycarolyn Linda Elizabeth "MiMi" Hawkins. She was previously married to Brian Neary and Tom Nielsen. (2006) and Looking for Mr. Goodbar (1977). Downey Sr. was a pioneer of the experimental filmmaking scene in New York City during the 1960s. From Prince Philip and DMX to Harry Reid and John Madden, 2021 was a year full of loss. He directed Black List, C.R.A.Z.Y., The Young Victoria, Wild, Dallas Buyers Club, Los Locos, Loser Love and Caf de Flore. Focus on Sport/Getty With a passion of the game unlike any others, Madden was a unique ambassador of the game of football thanks to his exuberant bravado and simple explanations to elements of the game that can be very complex. Aaron would end his career with 755 home runs (a record that would hold until Barry Bonds surpassed it in 2007). He was previously married to Nomalizo Leah Shenxane. 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. 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. Learn about 829 historical figures, notable people and celebrities who died in 2021 like , Charlie Watts and John Madden. ", But his most memorable role came as Captain Von Trapp in the 1965 movie adaptation of "The Sound of Music. Valle died suddenly in his cabin outside Quebec City, Canada on December 26, according to the Associated Press. Here is a list of some of the celebrities who died in 2021: 1. It also helped that the work was adapted into a popular 1994 movie starring Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt as ageless vampires gallivanting around the world for centuries. He is best-known for the hundreds of songs he has written for artists such as Anita Baker ("You Bring Me Joy"), Maxine Nightingale ("Lead Me On"), Patti LaBelle ("Come What May", "I Don't Go Shopping"), Aretha Franklin Singer, composer, heartthrob, pioneer--all are accurate descriptions of Robert Michael Nesmith. He was previously married to Elita Georgiades and Marike de Klerk. Elegance and femininity are fitting descriptions for Arlene Dahl. The work of Van Peebles can be found in everything from Spike Lee to Van Peebles' son, Mario Van Peebles ("New Jack City"). This list includes people like Larry King, Cicely Tyson, Christopher Plummer, Tanya Roberts, Phil Spector and many more. Thomas founded Kool & the Gang in 1964 alongside several teenage friends, including brothers Robert "Kool" and Ronald "Khalis" Bell, Robert "Spike" Mickens, Charles Smith, George Brown, and Ricky West. 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. Stockwell was a Hollywood lifer. "We are deeply saddened to report that Joan Didion died earlier this morning at her home in New York due to complications from Parkinson's disease," Knopf said in a statement shared with New Republic reporter Alex Shephard. Samuel E. Wright's Trinidadian-accent turned Ariel's cautious sidekick in the 1989 animated movie into one of Disney's most memorable characters from that era of releases. He was an actor and stuntman in various films, including Shaft (1971), Live and Let Die (1973), and Ganja & Hess (1973). His song "Send In the Clowns" from "A Little Night Music" won song of the year at the Grammys in 1975. She was previously married to Joe Maphis. Born in Brooklyn, NY in 1926, he graduated from NYU and started as a janitor at the DuMont Television Network, working his way through at first as a studio assistant, then as a cameraman on "The Honeymooners" and "Captain Video and Rose Lee Maphis was born on December 29, 1922 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. Larry King 1933 -2021 Veteran television and radio personality Larry King died Jan. 23. DMX died on April 9, a week after having a heart attack at his home in New York. The trailblazer wowed audiences with his 1971 movie "Sweetback's Baadasssss Song." Aaron died of natural causes on January 22. Lisa Brown was born on August 2, 1954 in Kansas City, Missouri, USA. "Thank you, Scolari, for every chat between set ups, every hug onscreen and off and every 'Oh, Jeez.' He was an actor, known for The Replacements (2000), Little Giants (1994) and Arli$$ (1996).
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