Below is a tribute to celebrities we have lost in the year 2017. These entertainers are gone, but will never be forgotten by their fans!
Mary Tyler Moore
The legendary, beloved former sitcom star lost her battle with a number of health ailments at the age of 80.
Chris Cornell
May Chris Cornell rest in peace. The famous musician died in Detroit at the age of 52 in 2017.
Tom Petty
Tom Petty has passed away at the age of 66. The rock legend wrote dozens of iconic hits over four decades in rock n’ roll. R.I.P.
Bill Paxton
At 61 years old, the beloved actor died of a stroke after having heart surgery in February.
Charlie Murphy
Charlie Murphy has passed away. He was best known for his work on Chappelle’s Show.
Chester Bennington
Chester Bennington of Linkin Park fame has died. The singer was just 41 years old.
Miguel Ferrer
Miguel Ferrer of NCIS: Los Angeles and many other TV and film projects died in January at the age of 61.
Chuck Berry
The music icon passed away in March at the age of 90.
Roger Ailes
Roger Ailes died in May 2017 at the age of 77. The longtime Fox News CEO and the network’s founder reshaped television and entertainment, though his legacy was sullied somewhat by his 2016 ouster for sexual harassment.
Powers Boothe
May Powers Boothe rest in peace. The long-time actor died in May of 2017 of natural causes.
Don Rickles
Legendary comedian Don Rickles has passed away. He was 90 years old.
Lee O’Denat
WorldStarHipHop founder Lee O’Denat, a.k.a. Q, died at the age of 43 in January 2017.
Johann Ofner Pic
Johann Ofner, a stuntman and actor, passed away in January 2017 after being shot and killed in an accident on the set of a music video.
Yordano Ventura
Yordano Ventura, a pitcher for the Kansas City Royals, died on January 22nd, 2017, after a car crash in the Dominican Republic. He was 25 years old.
Aaron Hernandez
Former NFL star and convicted murderer Aaron Hernandez died in prison in April 2017. He took his own life, just days after being acquitted of two unrelated murders and appealing his original conviction.
Jimmy Snuka
Jimmy Snuka is dead. The WWE legend lost his battle with cancer at the age of 73.
Lord Snowdon
The wedding of Princess Margaret and Lord Snowdon. Snowdon recently passed away at the age of 86.
Butch Trucks
May Butch Trucks rest in peace. The co-founder of The Allman Brothers passed away at the age of 69.
John Hurt
John Hurt is dead at the age of 77. May the veteran actor rest in peace.
Frank Pellegrino
Frank Pellegrino is pictured here in 2013. The veteran actor, best known for his role on The Sopranos, died after a battle with lung cancer.
Richard Hatch
This is a promotional photo of Richard Hatch from his days on Battlestar Galactica. He passed away at the age of 71.
Al Jarreau
Legendary jazz singer Al Jarreau died at a hospital in Los Angeles on Sunday, February 12, 2017. He was 76.
Leonard Myers
Former New England Patriot Leonard Myers has passed away. He was 38 years old.
George “The Animal” Steele
This wrestling legend lost his life due to kidney failure. May he rest in peace.
Alan Colmes
Rest in peace, Alan Colmes. The Fox News host has passed away at the age of 66.
Neil Fingleton
Neil Fingleton, Game of Thrones star and former professional basketball player, has passed away at the age of 36.
Joseph Wapner
May Judge Joseph Wapner rest in peace. The TV legend is dead at the age of 97.
Antonia Gorga
Antonia Gorga, the mother of RHONJ’s Teresa Giudice and Joe Gorga, has died in March 2017. RIP.
Tommy Page
Singer Tommy Page has passed away. He was just 46.
Robert Osborne
TCM host Robert Osborn has passed away. The beloved TV personality and respected film historian was 84.
Joni Sledge
May Joni Sledge rest in peace. The popular singer passed away in March of 2017 at the age of 60.
Mike Aktari
Mike Aktari, who appeared in the Style Network reality show Jerseylicious from 2010-13, died at the age of 28 in March 2017.
Chuck Barris
Chuck Barris created and hosted The Gong Show. He sadly passed away at the age of 87.
Robert Brian Clark
Robert Brian Clark, who appeared on a memorable episode of Catfish during Season 2 of the MTV show, has passed away at the age of 33 in March 2017.
Clay Adler
May Clay Adler rest in peace. The former MTV reality star killed himself at the age of 27.
J. Geils
Guitarist J. Geils has passed away. He was 71 years old.
Cuba Gooding Sr.
Singer Cuba Gooding Sr. passed away at the age of 72 in April 2017.
Paulie Giganti
Paulie Giganti has died. The Hell’s Kitchen chef was found in his home in April 2017. He was 36.
Erin Moran
May Erin Moran rest in peace. The ex-Happy Days star is dead at the age of 56.
Dorothy Mengering
Dorothy Mengering is featured here on CBS. The mother of David Letterman, she has died at age 95.
Jonathan Demme
May Jonathan Demme rest in peace. The widely respected director died in April of 2017 at the age of 73.
Michael Mantenuto
Actor Michael Mantenuto has passed away. He was just 35 years old.
Col. Bruce Hampton
The jam band icon died after collapsing on stage. He was 70 years old.
Christopher Boykin
May Christopher Boykin rest in peace. The former MTV star sadly is dead at the young age of 45.
Michael Parks
Michael Parks has passed away. The beloved and acclaimed actor was 77 years old.
Michael D. Jackson
Michael D. Jackson passed away. The former NFL wide receiver was 48.
Bob Carter
Bob Carter has passed away. The father of Nick and Aaron Carter was 65.
Brad Grey
Producer Brad Grey with Ryan Gosling. The Hollywood legend recently passed away 59.
Reema Lagoo
Rest in peace, Reema Lagoo. This Bollywood actress has passed away at the age of 59.
Nicky Hayden
Nicky Hayden is dead at the age of 35. May the former motorcycle champion rest in peace.
Roger Moore
May Roger Moore rest in peace. The beloved actor passed away from cancer at the age of 89.
Cortez Kennedy
Cortez Kennedy has passed away. The NFL Hall of Famer star was 48.
Lisa Spoonauer
Actress Lisa Spoonauer made her film debut in the iconic Kevin Smith film Clerks. She passed away recently at the age of 44.
Jared Martin
The former Dallas actor passed away from cancer at the age of 75.
Denis Johnson
Author Denis Johnson passed away. He was 67.
Gregg Allman
Gregg Allman has passed away. The Allman Brothers Band frontman was 69.
Frank Deford
Frank Deford was considered one of the greatest sports writers in history. He died in May of of 2017.
Michael Nance
Michael Nance has died. The Bachelor contestant from Emily Maynard’s season was just 31 years old.
Danny Dias
Danny Dias has passed away. The former MTV reality star was 33.
Glenne Headly
May Glenne Headly rest in peace. This Emmy-winning actress passed away at the age of 63.
Dr. Brandon Rogers
Dr. Brandon Rogers, a physician and contestant on America’s Got Talent this season, passed away before his episode made it to air. He was only 29.
Prodigy
Rapper Prodigy has passed away at the age of 42. He was one half of the acclaimed hip hop duo Mobb Deep.
Anita Pallenberg
Anita Pallenberg has passed away. The longtime partner of Keith Richards’ children was 73.
Hank Deutschendorf
May Hank Deutschendorf rest in peace. The actor who played baby Oscar in Ghostbusters II was found dead in June of 2017.
Michael Nyqvist
May Michael Nyqvist rest in peace. The veteran actor passed away at the age of 56.
Nelsan Ellis
Nelsan Ellis has sadly died at the age of 39. He left this world as a result of heart failure.
Martin Landau
May Martin Landau rest in peace. The beloved actor passed away at the age of 89.
John Heard
John Heard attends a Screen Actors Guild Party in 2009.
Sam Shepard
May Sam Shepard rest in peace. The actor passed away at the age of 73.
Glen Campbell
Country music icon Glen Campbell passed away. The beloved singer was 81.
Dick Gregory
May Dick Gregory rest in peace. The comedian and important activist was 84 years old when he passed away.
Jerry Lewis
Jerry Lewis passed away. The comedy legend was 91.
Jay Thomas
Jay Thomas is seen here on Cheers. The veteran actor passed away at the age of 69.
Harry Dean Stanton
Rest in peace, Harry Dean Stanton. The long-time actor passed away in the summer of 2014.
Jake LaMotta
Jake LaMotta has passed away. The boxer served as the inspiration for the classic 1980 film Raging Bull.
Michelle Rounds
Michelle Rounds, Rosie O’Donnell’s ex-wife, died of an apparent suicide in September. She was 46.
Troy Gentry
Troy Gentry, one half of the country music duo Montgomery Gentry, has died in a helicopter crash. He was 50.
Bobby Heenan
Wrestling great Bobby Heenan passed away in September.
Grant Hart
R.I.P. Grant Hart. The rocker passed away in September of 2017.
Zander Venezia
Zander Venezia has passed away at the age of 16. He died in a surfing accident.
Blake Heron
May Blake Heron rest in peace. The actor passed away at the age of 35.
Mark LaMura
Rest in peace, Mark LaMura. The actor, seen here on All My Children, has died at the age of 68.
Hugh Hefner
The legendary Playboy founder was 91.
Monty Hall
May Monty Hall rest in peace. The beloved game show host has died at the age of 96.
Chuck Low
Actor Chuck Low has passed away. The actor was best known for his role in the film classic Goodfellas.
Gord Downie
Gord Downie has passed away. The Tragically Hip frontman was 53.
Robert Guillaume
Robert Guillaume has passed away. The award-winning actor was 89.
Brad Bufanda
May Brad Bufanda rest in peace. The actor took his own life at the age of 34.
Liz Smith
May Liz Smith rest in peace. The popular gossip columnist has died at the age of 94.
Lil Peep
Rest in peace, Lil Peep. The YouTube star died in late 2017 at the young age of 21.
David Cassidy
The beloved singer and former actor passed away from kidney failure.
Kim Jong-Hyun
May Kim Jong-Hyun rest in peace. The pop star died at the young age of 27.
Combat Jack
Hip hop icon Combat Jack has passed away. The beloved media personality was just 48 years old.
Dick Enberg
The broadcast legend has died at the age of 82. May he rest in peace.
Sue Grafton
Sue Grafton has passed away. The beloved author of mystery novels was 77.