A look back at some of the celebrities who died in 2015. They are gone from this world, but they will always be remembered.
Stuart Scott
ESPN’s Stuart Scott (1965-2015) will forever be missed. The beloved anchor and personality passed away after a long battle with cancer in January at the age of 49.
Mario Cuomo
Mario Cuomo has passed away at the age of 82. He was New York’s Governor from 1983-1994.
B.B. King
B.B. King left quite an impact on the world of music – perhaps as much as anyone who has ever lived. He passed away at the age of 89.
Windell D. Middlebrooks
Windell D. Middlebrooks died suddenly at the young age of 36. Yup, he’s the Miller High Life guy!
David Carr
David Carr, a popular columnist for the New York Times, died February 12 after collapsing in the newsroom. He was 58.
Ben E. King
Singer Ben E. King has passed away. He was best known for his classic hit “Stand By Me.”
Donna Douglas
Donna Douglas of the Beverly Hillbillies passed away in early 2015. She was 81 years old.
Ronnie Berlack and Bryce Astle
Ronnie Berlack and Bryce Astle, both U.S. ski team prospects, have been killed in an avalanche. R.I.P.
Andrae Crouch
Andrae Crouch has died at the age of 72. The gospel music great passed away in January 2015.
Rod Taylor
Actor Rod Taylor (Time Machine, The Birds) died at the age of 84 in January.
Taylor Negron
Taylor Negron, a comic and actor is perhaps best known for Fast Times at Ridgemont High, died at the age of 57.
Anita Ekberg
La Dolce Vita actress Anita Ekberg has passed away at the age of 83.
Kim Fowley
Kim Fowley has passed away. The producer and one of the legendary names in punk music was 75.
Greg Plitt
Greg Plitt was a Bravo reality star. He was 37 years old when he was struck by a train in Burbank, California.
ASAP Yams
ASAP Yams died at the age of 26. The Harlem native played/producer a key role in creating hip hop artists from that area of New York.
John Nash
John Nash was killed in a car accident at the age of 86. The Nobel Prize-winning mathematician inspired the film A Beautiful Mind.
Dallas Taylor
Dallas Taylor, the drummer for Crosby, Stills & Nash, has passed away at the age of 66 in January 2015.
Darren Shahlavi
Darren Shahlavi is seen here on the NBC drama Constantine. The actor sadly passed away in early 2015.
Violetta Degtiareva
Violetta Degtiareva suddently died of heart failure January 12. The Russian tennis star was just 23 years old.
Monty Oum
Monty Oum, an animator best known for his work with Rooster Teeth, has died at the age of just 33.
Kayla Mueller
U.S. aid worker Kayla Mueller was confirmed dead at the hands of ISIS in February. R.I.P.
Dean Smith
Dean Smith retired from coaching in 1997 as the winningest coach in college basketball history. He passed away at the age of 83 in February of 2015.
Bob Simon
The Emmy-winning reporter was killed in a NYC car accident in February.
Lesley Gore
Lesley Gore passed away today at the age of 68. She is best remembered for her song “It’s My Party.”
Lorena Rojas
Rest in peace, Lorena Rojas. This Mexican soap opera star lost her long battle with cancer in February.
Jerome Kersey
Jerome Kersey, a 17-year NBA power forward, passed away at the age of 52 in February.
Betty Lou Motes
Betty Lou Motes, the beloved mother of Julia Roberts, died at the age of 80 in February.
Harris Wittels
Rest in peace, Harris Wittels. The comedian and TV producer died from a likely drug overdose at the age of 30.
Ahmad Givens
Ahmad Givens was better known to VH1 fans as “Real.” He died of colon cancer in February of 2015.
Ben Woolf
Ben Woolf appears here on American Horror Story: Freak Show. The actor passed away at the age of 34.
Ariel Camacho
Ariel Camacho, a Mexican singer/songwriter, was only 22 years old when he was killed in a car accident.
Anthony Mason
Former New York Knicks star Anthony Mason passed away in February at the age of 48.
Charmayne Maxwell
Charmayne Maxwell was a Grammy-nominated singer who tragically died at the age of 46. According to report, she passed away from wounds suffered after accidently cutting herself at home.
Sam Simon
Sam Simon is best-known for helping to create The Simpsons. He passed away from colon cancer st age 59.
Andy Fraser
Bassist and songwriter Andy Fraser of the rock band Free (“All Right Now”) died at the age of 62.
Lisa Colagrossi
Lisa Colagrossi has passed away after suffering a brain hemorrhage on the job. The veteran NYC news reporter was just 49 years old.
Alberta Watson
Alberta Watson has died. The veteran actress perhaps best known for her role on 24 was 60 years old.
Lil Chris
Rest in peace, Lil Chris. The former reality star and British pop star died suddenly at the age of 24.
Gary Dahl
Gary Dahl, the inventor of the pet rock, died in early 2015 at the age of 78.
Cynthia Lennon
Cynthia Lennon was the first wife of Beatles legend John Lennon. She passed away April 1, after battling cancer.
Robert Schuller
Reverend Robert Schuller passed away today at age 88. He is best known for helping to start the televangelist movement.
Fredric Brandt
Fredric Brandt passed away in March 2015 at the age of 65. The dermatologist worked on a number of big-time celebrities.
Bob Burns
Bob Burns of Lynyrd Skynyrd has died at the age of 64. The drummer will be missed.
James Best
James Best will be remembered for his role as Roscoe P. Coltrane on the Dukes of Hazzard. He was 88 years old.
Lauren Hill
Rest in peace, Lauren Hill. This 19-year old college student continued to play basketball even after being diagnosed with cancer.
Percy Sledge
Percy Sledge has passed away at the age of 73. He is best known for his signature song, “When a Man Loves a Woman.”
Homaro Cantu
Homaro Cantu, a famed Chicago chef, has been found dead at the age of 38. He may have committed suicide.
Johnny Kemp
“Just Got Paid” R&B singer Johnny Kemp has died at the age of 55. He was found just off the beach in Jamaica.
Ben Powers
Ben Powers has died. The Good Times actor was 64 years old.
Steve Byrnes
Steve Byrnes, the longtime FOX Sports NASCAR broadcaster whose battle against cancer drew support from every corner of racing, died in April at age 56.
Lois Lilienstein
R.I.P. Lois Lilienstein. You will be missed.
Suzanne Crough
Suzanne Crough of the Partridge Family fame has passed away. She was 52.
Jack Ely
“Louie Louie” singer Jack Ely has died at the age of 71.
Grace Lee Whitney
Grace Lee Whitney has passed away. The actress is best known for her work on the original Star Trek TV series.
Ellen Albertini Dow
Ellen Albertini passed away at the age of 101. The character actress might be best known for her memorable turn in The Wedding Singer.
Jimmy Gojdics
Rest in peace, Jimmy Gojdics. The former National Geographic Channel’s Ultimate Survival Alaska competitor was shot to death at the age of 69.
Errol Brown
Errol Brown, the lead singer of the band Hot Chocolate, famous for hits such as “You Sexy Thing” has died at the age of 71.
Adrian Robinson
Adrian Robinson has died. The former NFL player was just 25 years old and passed away on May 16.
Anna Meara
Rest in peace, Anna Meara. The veteran actress and mother of Ben Stiller died at the age of 85.
Beau Biden
Anthony Riley
Rest in peace, Anthony Riley. The 28-year old competed on The Voice in early 2015 and later died of a suspected suicide.
Victoria Siegel
Rest in peace, Victoria Siegel. The 18-year old daughter of The Queen of Versailles stars was found dead in June of 2015.
Vincent Bugliosi
Author and attorney Vincent Bugliosi is best known for helping to convict Charles Manson and writing the book Helter Skelter about the trial.
Christopher Lee
Sir Christopher Lee has died at the age of 93. The legendary, deep-voiced Lord of the Rings, Dracula and Star Wars cast member appeared in more than 200 films.
Dusty Rhodes
Rhodes was a WWE legend. He passed away at 69.
James Horner
Rest in peace, James Horner. The Oscar-winning composer died in a plane crash at the age of 61.
Dick Van Patten
Beloved actor Dick Van Patten passed away at age 86. The actor had been suffering from health complications due to diabetes.
Jack Carter
Jack Carter, a Broadway star and comedian best known for his appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show, died on Sunday, June 28. He was 93.
Burt Shavitz
Jerry Weintraub
Jerry Weintraub was a legendary Hollywood producer. He passed away at the age of 77.
Amanda Peterson
Amanda Peterson sadly passed away at the age of 43. She’ll always be best known for her role in Can’t Buy Me Love.
Christian Audigier
Christian Audigier has passed away. The fashion designer is best known for his work with the Ed Hardy label.
Roger Rees
Veteran stage and TV actor Roger Rees died at his home in New York at the age of 71.
Satoru Iwata
Our thoughts go out to the family of Satoru Iwata. The President and CEO of Nintendo died at the age of 55 in July.
Alex Rocco
Actor Alex Rocco has passed away. He is best remembered for his role in the 1972 classic The Godfather.
George Coe
George Coe, a longtime actor and influential member of the Screen Actors Guild, has died at the age of 86.
Josh Greenberg
Josh Greenberg founded music streaming service Grooveshark. He sadly passed away in July of 2015.
E.L. Doctorow
Beloved author E.L. Doctorow was 84 years old when he passed away from lung cancer complications in July.
Daron Norwood
Rest in peace, Daron Norwood. The country singer died at the age of 49 in the summer of 2015.
Lynn Anderson
Country music star Lynn Anderson passed away at the age of 67. She is best remembered for her hit “Rose Garden.”
Roddy Piper
Wrestling legend “Rowdy” Roddy Piper passed away. He was 61 years old.
Sean Price
Rapper Sean Price passed away at the age of 43. The cause of death remains unknown.
Frank Gifford
Legendary football player and sports journalist Frank Gifford has passed away. He was 84 years old.
Tony Lara
Tony Lara has died. The Deadliest Catch captain was just 50 when he passed away in August 2015.
Bobbi Kristina Brown
Bobbi Kristina Brown tragically passed away in July 2015 at the age of 22. She never recovered after passing out in her bathtub toward the end of January.
Stephen Lewis
Stephen Lewis, a British actor best known for his role in the sitcom On the Buses, has died in August 2015.
Justin Wilson
Justin Wilson passed away about 24 hours after sustainined serious injuries in an IndyCar race in Pennsylvania.
Darryl Dawkins
NBA legend Darryl Dawkins passed away. He was 58 years old.
Kyle Jean-Baptiste
Kyle Jean-Baptiste was just 21 years old when the Broadway star fell to his death from his mother’s fire escape.
Oliver Sacks
Wes Craven
Filmmaker Wes Craven passed away. He was best known for iconic horror films such as 1984’s A Nightmare on Elm Street.
Dex Osama
Up-and-coming rapper Dex Osama was shot and killed in September 2015, reports say. He was 26.
Moses Malone
NBA legend Moses Malone passed away. He was 60 years old.
Jackie Collins
Jackie Collins passed away at the age of 77. The bestselling novelist sold over 500 million copies over the course of her career.
Jack Larson
Jack Larson passed away. The actor was best known for his portrayal of Jimmy Olsen on the original Superman television series.
Yoga Berra
Hall of Fame catcher and amazing quote machine Yogi Berra died of natural causes, at the age of 90, in September.
Erik Roner
Rest in peace, Erik Roner. The MTV action adventure star died at just 39 years old.
Catherine Coulson
Catherine Coulson passed away. The actress was best known for her work on the early ’90s television series Twin Peaks.
Caleb Logan
Caleb Logan was only 13 years old at the time of his death. Our thoughts go out to the loved ones ofthis YouTube star.
Billy Joe Royal
Billy Joe Royal has passed away. The revered country and pop singer was 73.
Kevin Corcoran
Paul Prudhomme
Jamie Zimmerman
Jamie Zimmerman has passed away. The beloved ABC News medical correspondent was 31 years old.
Cory Wells
Cory Wells passed away. The Three Dog Night singer and guitarist was 74.
Dr. Arnold Klein
Jake Bailey
Rest in peace, Jake Bailey. The celebrity makeup artist took his own life at the age of 37.
Maureen O’Hara
Maureen O’Hara passed away. The legendary actress was 95 years old.
Flip Saunders
Flip Saunders has passed away. The Minnesota Timberwolves coach was 60.
Scott Marshall
Ink Master winner Scott Marshall passed away at 41.
Ralph Richeson
Actor Ralph Richeson passed away at 63. He’s best known for his role on the beloved HBO series Deadwood.
Sam Sarpong
Actor and model Sam Sarpong, the former co-host of MTV’s Yo Momma, has died at the age of 40. Suicide is believed to be the cause.
Al Molinaro
Al Molinaro will forever be best known for his role on Happy Days. He died at the age of 96.
Fred Thompson
Fred Dalton Thompson passed away. The actor and former senator was 73.
Melissa Mathison
Melissa Mathison passed away at age 65. She was best known for her screenwriting work on classic films such as ET.
Gunnar Hansen
Gunnar Hansen passed away at 68. He was best known for playing Leatherface in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre.
Nathaniel Marston
Rest in peace, Nathaniel Marston. The actor was tragically killed in a car accident in November of 2015.
Phil Taylor
Phil Taylor has passed away. The Motörhead drummer was 61.
Vincent Margera
Vincent Margera passed away. The Jackass star was 59.
Betsy Drake
Betsy Drake has passed away. The actress and third wife of Cary Grant was 92.
David Canary
David Canary was a soap opera legend best known for his role on All My Children. He passed away at the age of 77 in November 2015.
Melvin Williams
Drug dealer-turned-actor Melvin Williams played an important part in the creation of one of TV’s greatest dramas. After inspiring the character of Avon Barksdale on The Wire, Williams was cast to play The Deacon on the show. Williams passed away last night at age 73.
Scott Weiland
Scott Weiland was found dead on his tour bus. The Stone Temple Pilots singer was 48.
Chris Carney
Chris Carney has passed away. The husband of actress Tiffany Thornton, Carney was best known for his time on the MTV reality show twentyfourseven.
Robert Loggia
Robert Loggia has passed away. The iconic film and television actor was 85 years old.
Marque “Tate” Lynche
Rest in peace, Marque “Tate” Lynche. This former member of the Mickey Mouse Club tragically died at the age of 34.
Darel Evans