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Vilmos Zsigmond, the Academy Award-winning cinematographer for "Close Encounters of the Third Kind," died in Big Sur, California on Jan. 1 at the age of 85.

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Craig Strickland, frontman for the country band Backroad Anthem, was institute dead from hypothermia on Jan. 4. He was last seen on Dec. 27 when his boat capsized while duck hunting in Oklahoma. He was 29.

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Robert Stigwood, former managing director of Foam and The Bee Gees, died in London on Jan. iv at the age of 81.  He produced the blast striking albums "Saturday Dark Fever" and "Grease."

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Pat Harrington Jr. died from complications of Alzheimer'due south on Jan. half dozen. He is best known for playing superintendent Schneider on the 1970s CBS sitcom "One Day at a Fourth dimension."

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Sian Blake, who starred in the British lather "EastEnders" in the 1990s, was establish buried in her garden with her two children on Jan. 5. Police were investigating the deaths.

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Iconic singer-songwriter and style icon David Bowie died on Jan. 10, two days later the release of his 25th album "Blackstar." He was 69 years former.

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Alan Rickman, the British film icon known worldwide for roles in "Dice Difficult" and the "Harry Potter" films, died on January. xiv from cancer. He was 69.

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Celine Dion's husband and one-time manager, René Angélil, died on January. 14 following a battle with cancer. He was 73.

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Glenn Frey, the vocalist, guitarist and founding member of The Eagles, died on January xviii at 67. The musician and co-writer of hits similar "Hotel California" and "Have Information technology Easy" had been struggling with intestinal issues.

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Abe Vigoda, star of "The Godfather" and "Barney Miller," died on January 26 at 94. Vigoda earned 3 Emmy nominations for his performance as a police detective in "Barney Miller" and became famous beyond the screen for numerous simulated reports of his death. Vigoda kept taking acting jobs until 2014.

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Joe Alaskey, legendary voice role player, died on February three at 63. Alaskey began voicing several Looney Tunes characters, including Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, in 1989 following the death of original Looney Tunes vocalism actor Mel Blanc. Alaskey's operation as Daffy in the drawing "Duck Dodgers" earned him an Emmy in 2004.

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Paul Kantner, founding fellow member of Jefferson Plane, died Jan 28 at 74. Kantner was the only member of Jefferson Plane to also appear on all the albums of the band's successor, Jefferson Starship.

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Maurice White, founder of Earth, Wind, and Fire, died on February 3 at age 74. Under White's leadership, Earth, Wind, and Burn won six Grammys and reached the top of the charts through songs like "Shining Star" and "In the Rock." Though a Parkinson's diagnosis ended his touring career in 1994, he remained an active office of the music industry until his expiry.

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Denise Matthews, a.one thousand.a. Vanity, died on Feb xv at 57. Matthews was known every bit the protege of Prince and a member of Vanity 6. Matthews had long suffered from kidney failure and was existence treated for abdominal illness shortly before her decease.

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George Gaynes, star of the "Law Academy" films, died on February 15 at 98. Gaynes played Commandant Eric Lassard, the head of the titular university. He besides had famous roles every bit the grumpy foster father Henry Warnimont in "Punky Brewster" and as an thespian smitten with a cross-dressing Dustin Hoffman in "Tootsie."

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Harper Lee, writer of the literary classic "To Kill a Mockingbird," died in her sleep in her hometown of Monroeville, Alabama during the early morning hours of Feb. 19.  She was 89 years old.

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George Kennedy died of a heart ailment on Feb. 28 at age 91. He won a Best Supporting Role player Oscar for "Cool Hand Luke" and besides co-starred in "The Dirty Dozen," "Airport" and "The Naked Gun" films.

Nancy Reagan died of congestive heart failure on March 6 at age 94. The actress-turned-first lady starred in films such equally "Nighttime Into Morning" (1951) and "Hellcats of the Navy" (1957), in which she appeared with her husband, eventual President Ronald Reagan, and led the "Just Say No" anti-drug campaign of the 1980s.

George Martin, the producer for the Beatles, died on March viii at age 90. The mastermind behind the Beatles' unparalleled success was affectionately known as "The Fifth Beatle."

Keith Emerson, founding fellow member of Emerson, Lake, and Palmer, died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound on March xi at age 71. ELP is known every bit one of the most famous rock bands of the '70s, and Emerson also worked equally a pic composer on movies like the Sylvester Stallone thriller, "Nighthawks."

Frank Sinatra, Jr. died of a heart attack on March xvi at age 72. The son of the legendary vocaliser served as a musical director and conductor for his father, and often performed his father'south greatest hits while on bout.

Rob Ford, erstwhile mayor of Toronto, died of cancer on March 22 at age 46. Ford was known for a turbulent political career that included, among other things, confessing during his tenure as mayor that he smoked crack cocaine.

Malik Taylor, a.1000.a. Phife Dawg, died on March 23 at age 45. The rapper was the co-founder of the legendary hip-hop group A Tribe Called Quest.

Joe Garagiola, MLB announcer, died on March 23 at historic period 90. In addition to a sportscasting career that was honored by the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1991, Garagiola as well was known equally a panelist on NBC'southward "Today" prove and a invitee host on "The Tonight Show."

Ken Howard, president of SAG-AFTRA, died on March 23 at age 71. Howard was responsible for restoring stability to the Screen Actors Social club in 2008 and merging it with the American Federation of Tv and Radio Artists four years later.

Stand-up comedian Garry Shandling died of a center attack on March 24 at age 66. Shandling'due south subversive make of TV comedy paved the way for hereafter hits similar "Seinfeld" and "The Sarah Silverman Programme."

Earl Hamner, Idiot box author and producer, died of cancer on March 24 at age 92. Hamner was the creator and narrator of the famed family TV serial, "The Waltons."

Tom Whedon, male parent of "The Avengers" director Joss Whedon, died on March 25 at historic period 83. Tom Whedon was a writer on several archetype TV shows, including a stint as showrunner for the children's serial "The Electrical Company."

Erik Bauersfeld, vocalization of "Star Wars" graphic symbol Admiral Ackbar, died on April 4 at age 93. Ackbar'south famous line "It'due south a trap!" is commonly spoken amid "Star Wars" fans and in Cyberspace culture

Merle Haggard, famed country music star, died of pneumonia on April half dozen at age 79. Haggard was virtually well-known for writing the song "Okie From Muskogee."

Doris Roberts, star of "Everybody Loves Raymond," died on April 18 at age 90. Roberts won five Emmys in her career, including four equally Ray Romano's mother, Marie.

Joanie Laurer, a.yard.a. Chyna, died at age 45 on April 21. Known equally the "Eighth Wonder Of The Earth," Chyna was 1 of the biggest stars of WWE's Attitude Era and a member of the infamous faction D-Generation X.

Guy Hamilton, famed British director, died at age 93 on Apr 21. The managing director was known for helming four James Bail films: "Goldfinger," "Diamonds Are Forever," "The Man With The Gilded Gun," and "Alive and Let Die."

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Prince Rogers Nelson, known just to his fans as Prince, died at historic period 57 on April 21. Prince was known worldwide as one of the biggest stone stars of the 80s, with albums similar "Majestic Pelting" and "Sign o' The Times."

Michelle McNamara, crime author married woman of Patton Oswalt, died on April 22 at historic period 46. McNamara was the founder of the website True Law-breaking Diary, which provided news on developing investigations and cold cases.

Reg Grundy, veteran TV producer, died on May 8 at historic period 92. Grundy is considered to be the nigh prolific producer in the history of Australian television, launching multiple acting careers and hitting shows, including the long-running soap opera "Neighbors."

William Schallert, veteran thespian, died on May nine at age 93. Schallert took on over 400 roles in a career that continued until 2014. He served equally SAG president from 1979-81, during which the guild entered a three-calendar month strike over home video sales.

Gene Gutowski, Holocaust survivor and film producer, died May 11 at age 90. Gutowski produced iv films past Roman Polanski, including "The Pianist." He lost his family in the Holocaust and worked in U.Southward. intelligence to hunt down Nazis after World War Two.

Morley Safer, longtime correspondent for "hour," died on May 19 at age 84. Safer won a dozen Emmys during his 46-year career on CBS News' marquee plan.

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John Drupe, founding fellow member of the Beastie Boys, died on May 20 at age 52. Berry was a fellow member of the group during its formative years, only left shortly afterward the release of their debut EP. The Beastie Boys thanked Berry for his influence during their Rock and Curl Hall of Fame induction oral communication.

Burt Kwouk, star of Peter Sellers' "Pinkish Panther" films, died May 24 at historic period 85. Kwouk played Inspector Clouseau's retainer Cato, whom was instructed to attack Clouseau when he to the lowest degree expected to continue him on his toes. Kwouk also appeared in the Bond films "Goldfinger" and "Y'all Only Live Twice"

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Joe Fleishaker, low-budget film actor, died on May 25 at age 62. With a weight of over 500 lbs., Fleishaker gained cult fame equally Troma Films' "biggest action star" and was featured in the "Toxic Avenger" series

Muhammad Ali, legendary professional boxer, died on June three at age 74. Ali was a three-time heavyweight champion and Olympic gilded medalist, and is widely considered to exist ane of the greatest and, at his peak, the nigh polarizing athletes who ever lived.

Kevin Ferguson, known meliorate as MMA star Kimbo Slice, died June 6 at age 42. Slice became an early Internet star thanks to viral videos of his unsanctioned street fights, which he parlayed into a mixed martial arts career with Bellator.

Peter Shaffer, Oscar-winning screenwriter, died on June 6 at age 90. Shaffer won ii Tony awards for penning the scripts to "Equus" and "Amadeus," the quondam of which featured Daniel Radcliffe in a 2007 revival at the meridian of his "Harry Potter" fame. In 1984, Shaffer won an Oscar for writing the pic adaptation of "Amadeus."

Theresa Saldana, star of the film "Raging Balderdash," died on June 7 at age 61. Along with her operation in Martin Scorsese's famed picture, Saldana also received a Golden Earth award in 1994 for her piece of work aslope Michael Chiklis on the show, "The Commish"

Hockey legend Gordie Howe died on June 10 at age 88. Howe is considered by many to exist the greatest hockey role player ever, winning the Stanley Loving cup four times with the Detroit Red Wings and scoring over 800 goals. Howe is too known for existence featured in an episode of "The Simpsons," when Bart uses Howe's picture equally role of a fake love letter to get back at his teacher.

Actor Michu Meszaros died June 13 at age 76. Meszaros is well-nigh famous for his piece of work in the NBC sitcom "Alf," where he played the titular alien that lands on Earth and lives with a man family unit. Exterior of the Alf arrange, he gained fame for playing the creepy butler Hans in the cult horror motion-picture show, "Waxwork."

Histrion Anton Yelchin, who appeared in Paramount's "Star Trek" reboot serial, died on June 19 at the age of 27. The actor was fatally pinned betwixt his own car and a brick mailbox at his San Fernando Valley home, police confirmed to TheWrap.

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Michael Cimino, visionary director of movies such as "The Deer Hunter" and "Heaven's Gate," died on July 2 at age 77. "The Deer Hunter" won five Oscars including Best Picture for its depiction of traumatized Vietnam War soldiers, while "Heaven'due south Gate" got panned upon showtime release but after received critical acclamation when Cimino's uncut version was released in 2012.

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Robin Hardy, director of the British cult classic "The Wicker Man," died on July 2 at age 86. Since its release in 1973, "The Wicker Homo" has become known as one of the finest works in the history of British cinema. Its lead actor, Christopher Lee, chosen it the the all-time film he ever worked on. In May 2016, the ring Radiohead released a finish-motility rendition of "The Wicker Man" as a music video for their unmarried, "Burn The Witch."

Garry Marshall, creator of "Happy Days," died on July nineteen at age 81. In add-on to Happy Days, Marshall'south filmography included movies like "Pretty Woman" and "The Princess Diaries."

Youree Dell Harris, a.k.a. Idiot box psychic Miss Cleo, died of colon cancer on July 26 at age 53. Miss Cleo became famous for her TV infomercials in the 90s, though she also was hit with a lawsuit from the Federal Trade Commission over deceptive ad charges.

James Nederlander, possessor of Hollywood's Pantages Theatre, died July 26 at age 94. Nederlander has produced over 100 plays and owns several major theatres, including the Richard Rodgers Theatre, where "Hamilton" opened on Broadway.

Gloria DeHaven, star of Hollywood'due south Golden Age, passed abroad July 31 at age 91. DeHaven fabricated her debut alongside Charlie Chaplin in the legendary Piffling Tramp moving-picture show "Modern Times." She went on to get a big star in various MGM musicals alongside contemporaries similar Lucille Brawl, Frank Sinatra, and Fred Astaire.

David Huddleston, star of "The Big Lebowski," died Aug. four at age 85. Huddleston played the titular Jeffrey Lebowski, whom Jeff Bridges' "Dude" Lebowski crosses paths with when two brutes attack the Dude because he shares the same name with the wheelchair-bound millionaire.

Sagan Lewis, star of "St. Elsewhere," died of cancer on Aug. 9 at historic period 63. Before taking the office of Dr. Jacqueline Hyde in the hit 80s medical drama, Lewis had an appearance on the famed series finale of "Yard*A*S*H".

John Saunders, longtime ESPN anchor, died Aug. 10 at age 61. Saunders' thirty-year career at ESPN began with an anchor job on "SportsCenter." He went on to comprehend major sports events on ABC and host the Sunday morn press panel evidence "Sports Reporters"

Kenny Bakery, the actor who played R2-D2 in "Star Wars," died Aug. 13 at age 83. Bakery played the famous droid in the original and prequel "Star Wars" trilogies. Ironically, he had an acrimonious relationship with Anthony Daniels, who played R2's beloved companion, C-3PO.

John McLaughlin, host of the political console show "The McLaughlin Group," passed abroad Aug. xvi at age 89. The last episode aired prior to his death was the first McLaughlin had missed since the testify's debut in 1982.

Arthur Hiller, onetime president of the University of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, died Aug. 17 at age 92. Hiller was nominated for an Oscar in 1970 for "Love Story" and received the Academy's Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award in 2001. In between, he served as DGA president from 1989-1993 and University president from 1993-1997.

Steven Hill, star of "Law and Order," died on Aug. 23 at age 94. Hill reached TV stardom in the 90s as District Attorney Adam Schiff on Dick Wolf's famed criminal offense show, receiving two Emmy nominations during his tenure. Hill was the longest serving member of the prove'due south original cast, playing Schiff for ten seasons.

Gene Wilder, star of "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory," died on Aug. 28 at historic period 83. Wilder was a longtime collaborator with Mel Brooks, working together on films like "Blazing Saddles," "Young Frankenstein," and "The Producers," the concluding of which earned Wilder a Supporting Actor Oscar nomination for his performance every bit the fidgety auditor Leo Bloom.

Jerry Heller, director of N.Westward.A., died Sept. 3 at age 75. Heller had a turbulent relationship with several members of the famed rap group and filed a defamation suit against Dr. Dre subsequently he was negatively portrayed by Paul Giamatti in the flick "Straight Outta Compton."

Alexis Arquette, actress and LGBT activist, died Sept. 11 at age 47. Born Robert Arquette, she made her transition in 2006 and became a song supporter for other trans men and women.

Edward Albee, Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, died Sept. sixteen at historic period 88. Albee won three Pulitzers in his long career, only his nearly famous play, "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?," was rejected by the Pulitzer board for its vulgarity.

Legendary golfer Arnold Palmer passed away on Sept. 25 at age 87. Palmer is considered one of the greatest in his sport, winning seven majors from 1958 to 1964 at the dawn of golf's television age. Along with Jack Nicklaus, he is credited with bringing golf game to a national audience.

Kevin Meaney, the veteran comedian who briefly starred in the TV adaptation "Uncle Cadet," died Oct. 21 at the age of 60. One of the breakout stars of the 1980s one-act boom, Meaney appeared on shows including "The This evening Show" and "Late Night With David Letterman."

Janet Reno, the beginning adult female to serve as U.S. Chaser General, died on Nov. 7 from complications due to Parkinson's.  She was 78 years old.

Leonard Cohen, the singer and songwriter best known for the anthem "Hallelujah," died Nov. x at the historic period of 82. He had been inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, Canadian Music Hall of Fame and the American Stone and Roll Hall of Fame.

Robert Vaughn, who played undercover agent Napoleon Solo on the 1960s spy one-act series "Man From U.North.C.L.Due east.," died November. 11 at 83 from complications from acute leukemia. He was nominated for a Best Supporting Thespian Oscar for his breakthrough role in "The Immature Philadelphians" in 1959, and appeared on shows including "Bonanza," "Police & Society," "The A-Team" and "Hawaii Five-O" and films like "Superman 3," "The Magnificent Seven" and "Bullitt."

Leon Russell, the rock vocaliser/songwriter who worked with George Harrison, Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones and Joe Cocker, died in his sleep in his Nashville home on Baronial 12.

Gwen Ifill, the host of "PBS NewsHour," died on Nov. 14 at the age of 61 after a battle with cancer. She hosted multiple vice presidential debates and fabricated history as part of the first all-female person nightly news anchor squad alongside Judy Woodruff.

"Brady Bunch" star Florence Henderson died Nov. 24, Thanksgiving Day, at the age of 82. She worked on both stage and screen earlier winning worldwide fame as Carol Brady, the widowed mother of three girls and stepmom to 3 boys, on the iconic ABC series, which ran from 1969 to 1974.

Peter Vaughan, star of "Game of Thrones," died Dec. 6 at age 93. Vaughan is all-time known for playing Maester Aemon Targaryen, mentor to Jon Snow and advisor to the Commander of the Night'southward Watch. Before "Game of Thrones," Vaughan had a successful career in England collaborating with actors like Anthony Hopkins and Emma Thompson.

Alan Thicke, star of "Growing Pains," died December. xiii at age 69. Thicke became ane of the most famous sitcom dad on Tv during his vii-year band as Dr. Jason Seaver. His son, Robin, became a star in his own correct with the song "Blurred Lines."

Craig Sager, NBA sideline reporter, died December. 15 at age 65. Sager was pop among NBA fans and players for his colorful, garish outfits during his tenure at TNT. Sager received the Jimmy V Perseverance Honor at this year's ESPYs in award of his long struggle with leukemia.

Zsa Zsa Gabor, actress and Hollywood socialite, died Dec. 18 at age 99. After actualization in several musicals and popular TV shows in the 50s and 60s, Gabor became known equally one of Hollywood's almost famous and outspoken socialites, appearing frequently on talk shows and the original "Hollywood Squares."

Status Quo guitarist Rick Parfitt died in a hospital in Marbella, Spain on December 23 at age 68. The ring best known for hits "Rockin' All Over The Earth" and "Whatever Yous Want."

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George Michael, the British vocalist-songwriter who emerged as half of the pop duo Wham! in the 1980s, died on December 25 at age 53. He became a true pop icon after going solo in 1987, when his album "Faith" sold more than than xx 1000000 copies worldwide. In the span of his career, he sold more than 100 meg records worldwide.

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Carrie Fisher, a.m.a. Leia Organa of "Star Wars," died Dec. 27 at age 60. Fisher rose to distinction every bit the Alderaan princess turned rebellion leader who fought alongside Luke Skywalker and Han Solo in the original "Star Wars" trilogy. Fisher returned to the role in "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" and volition appear posthumously in the film'southward 2017 sequel.

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Richard Adams, author of "Watership Down," died December. 27 at age 96. Published in 1972, "Watership Down" and its tale of a society of rabbits became an international success and was adjusted in 1978 into an equally successful animated motion-picture show that carried over the source material'due south dark and violent field of study matter.

Debbie Reynolds, star of "Singin' in the Rain," died Dec. 28 at age 84, one solar day subsequently the passing of her daughter Carrie Fisher. She was nominated for an Oscar for her office in "The Unsinkable Molly Brown" and in 2016 won the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Honor.

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