R.I.P.

The world of celebrity chefs was shocked last week by the passing of Carl Ruiz, star of such popular Food Network shows as Guy's Grocery Games.

Ruiz was just 44 years old.

Stand-up comedian Daphne Dorman was 44 years old, transgender, and recently referenced in Dave Chappelle's controversial stand-up special.

Earlier this month, she died in an apparent suicide.

Sulli, a K-Pop singer best known for having been part of the band f(x), was found dead in her home on Monday afternoon near Seoul.

She was 25 years old.

Robert Forster, the beloved actor whose career enjoyed an unexpected revival after he starred in Quentin Tarantino's Jackie Brown, died of brain cancer at his home in Los Angeles on Friday.

He was 78 years old.

Rip Taylor, one of the more flamboyant, colorful and memorable comedians of his generation, died in Beverly Hills on Sunday.

He was 84 years old.

Very sad news today out of the reality television universe:

Cassandra Waldon, a memorable CBS personality who became the first-ever Big Brother contestant to enter the house on the U.S. version of this program, has been killed.

Diahann Carroll, an iconic actress who became the first African-American actress to ever lead a broadcast television series, died Friday at her home in Los Angeles.

She was 84 years old. 

Linda Porter, a veteran actress likely best known for roles on Twin Peaks and Superstore, died this past Wednesday after a lengthy battle with cancer.

Shew as 86 years old.

Aron Eisenberg, who played the fan-favorite role of Nog in "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine," has died at the age of 50. 

According to E! News, the actor's wife, Malissa Longo, shared early Saturday morning that Eisenberg was hospitalized in critical condition, without further explanation. 

Sid Haig, a veteran actor likely best known for his role in Rob Zombie's House of 1000 Corpses, died on Saturday after being involved in sort sort of accident.

He was 80 years old.

Awful news today out of the world of reality television and cooking:

Carl Ruiz, a well-known chef who appeared on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives and more of Guy Fieri's programs, has died in his sleep.

Suzanne Whang, the woman whose voice and faced opened House Hunters on HGTV for years, died on Tuesday evening after a lengthy battle with breast cancer.

Shew as 56 years old.