DECEMBER(01 of69)
Open Image ModalNeil Innes (1944-2019)
The comedian and musician was a long-time collaborator of Monty Python and was also part of spoof TV band The Rutles.
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DECEMBER(02 of69)
Open Image ModalNicky Henson (1945-2019)
Nicky was best known for playing Mr Johnson in The Psychiatrist episode of Fawlty Towers, as well as playing Honey Mitchell's dad on EastEnders. (credit:Eamonn McCormack via Getty Images)
DECEMBER(03 of69)
Open Image ModalSheila Mercier (1919-2019)
Sheila was one of the original stars of Emmerdale Farm, playing Annie Sugden from 1972 to 1994. (credit:PA Archive/PA Images)
DECEMBER(04 of69)
Open Image ModalBob Willis (1949-2019)
The cricketing legend became known as a commentator and TV pundit in the latter years of his career. (credit:EMPICS Sport - EMPICS via Getty Images)
DECEMBER(05 of69)
Open Image ModalShelley Morrison (1936-2019)
The actress is best known for her portrayal of Rosario Salazar, Karen's maid in the hit sitcom Will & Grace. (credit:Tibrina Hobson via Getty Images)
NOVEMBER(06 of69)
Open Image ModalClive James (1939-2019)
The Australian presenter was best known in the UK for his hit show Clive James On Television, which saw him introduce bizarre TV clips from around the world, all accompanied by his unmistakable wry commentary.
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NOVEMBER(07 of69)
Open Image ModalJonathan Miller (1934-2019)
The much-loved author and director of theatre and opera died in November, following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's. (credit:Ken McKay/Shutterstock)
NOVEMBER(08 of69)
Open Image ModalGary Rhodes (1960-2019)
As well as his successful career as a chef and restaurateur, Gary was also known for his multiple TV appearances. This included fronting his own cooking shows and mentoring on the reality series Hell's Kitchen. He was also a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing in 2008. (credit:Shutterstock)
NOVEMBER(09 of69)
Open Image ModalAmy "Ariel" Burdett (1981-2019)
During the fifth series of X Factor in 2008, Amy – under the moniker "Ariel" – had one of the show's most famous auditions in history. (credit:ITV)
NOVEMBER(10 of69)
Open Image ModalJean Fergusson (1944-2019)
For 25 years, Jean was best known for playing Marina in the British sitcom Last Of The Summer Wine. She also made multiple guest appearances in Coronation Street over the course of her career. (credit:PA Wire/PA Images)
OCTOBER(11 of69)
Open Image ModalPeter “Ginger” Baker (1939-2019)
The drummer was known for forming Cream with Eric Clapton in 1966, before going on to perform as part of Blind Faith and Ginger Baker’s Air Force. (credit:PA Wire/PA Images)
OCTOBER(12 of69)
Open Image ModalAnna Quayle (1932-2019)
The actress was known for starring as Mrs Monroe on BBC kids series Grange Hill, a role she played in 85 episodes from 1990 until 1994. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang fans will also remember as Baroness Bomburst in the 1968 family film. (credit:PA Archive/PA Images)
OCTOBER(13 of69)
Open Image ModalPeter Sissons (1942-2019)
The journalist's broadcasting career spanned more than 40 years and he appeared as a newsreader on ITN and the BBC. (credit:PA Wire/PA Images)
SEPTEMBER(14 of69)
Open Image ModalDavid Garrison (1960-2019)
The actor played Tommy from the infamous Cobra Kai gang in the original 1984 Karate Kid film. (credit:SIPA USA/PA Images)
SEPTEMBER(15 of69)
Open Image ModalRic Ocasek (1944-2019)
The frontman of US rock band The Cars was found dead at his apartment in Manhattan. (credit:SIPA USA/PA Images)
SEPTEMBER(16 of69)
Open Image ModalJohn Wesley (1947-2019)
John was best known for his role in the 1990s sitcom The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air, in which he starred opposite Will Smith as Dr Hoover. (credit:SIPA USA/PA Images)
AUGUST(17 of69)
Open Image ModalValerie Harper (1939-2019)
Best known for her role as Rhoda Morgenstern on The Mary Tyler Moore Show and its spinoff Rhoda in the 1970s, Valerie was diagnosed with leptomeningeal carcinomatosis, a rare and incurable form of brain cancer, in January 2013. (credit:SIPA USA/PA Images)
AUGUST(18 of69)
Open Image ModalPeter Fonda (1940-2019)
Peter was best known for his role in Easy Rider, and was the brother of Hollywood star Jane Fonda. He died after being diagnosed with lung cancer. (credit:PA Wire/PA Images)
AUGUST(19 of69)
Open Image ModalMiriam Rivera (1981-2019)
Miriam was the star of 00s reality show There’s Something About Miriam. News of her death was reported in August, but it was claimed she took her own life back in February in her native Mexico. (credit:HuffPost UK)
AUGUST(20 of69)
Open Image ModalJoe Longthorne (1955-2019)
Singer and impressionist Joe first found fame in 1981, when he appeared on the TV talent show Search For A Star, eventually going on to appear on shows like Live From The Palladium and Des O’Connor Tonight. (credit:PA Media:Entertainment)
AUGUST(21 of69)
Open Image ModalIan Gibbons (1952-2019)
Keyboardist Ian, who was in the rock group The Kinks on and off from 1979 until 1996. (credit:PA)
JULY(22 of69)
Open Image ModalRussi Taylor (1944-2019)
Russi voiced Disney character Minnie Mouse for more than 30 years. Through the role, Russi found her real-life Mickey in the form of Wayne Allwine, who had voiced Mickey Mouse since 1977. (credit:Alberto E. Rodriguez via Getty Images)
JULY(23 of69)
Open Image ModalGabe Khouth (1972-2019)
Gabe was best-known for playing Skip the Elf in Santa Baby and he also starred as Mr Clark in the ABC show Once Upon A Time.
JULY(24 of69)
Open Image ModalJimmy Patton (1931-2019)
Jimmy was the elder sibling of the Chuckle Brothers. He starred in 47 episodes of ChuckleVision between 1990 and 2009 and died 11 months after brother Barry. (credit:BBC)
JULY(25 of69)
Open Image ModalRutger Hauer (1944-2019)
The veteran actor featured in many films and TV shows over the years, but remains best-known for playing Roy Batty in Blade Runner, delivering the "tears in the rain" speech. (credit:Syfy via Getty Images)
JULY(26 of69)
Open Image ModalDavid Hedison (1927-2019)
He was best known for his role as CIA agent Felix Leiter in the 1973 James Bond film Live And Let Die, a role he reprised 16 years later in Licence To Kill. (credit:Albert L. Ortega via Getty Images)
JULY(27 of69)
Open Image ModalKarl Shiels (1971-2019)
Irish actor Karl Shiels has died suddenly at the age of 47. During his career, Karl appeared in small roles in the TV series Peaky Blinders and film Batman Begins, and was probably best known to Irish fans as Robbie Quinn in the soap Fair City. (credit:ShowBizIreland via Getty Images)
JULY(28 of69)
Open Image ModalEmily Hartridge (1984-2019)
Emily was a YouTuber and TV presenter, best known for her internet series 10 Reasons Why. She was killed in a crash involving her electric scooter and a lorry. (credit:Karwai Tang via Getty Images)
JULY(29 of69)
Open Image ModalBrendan Grace (1951-2019)
He played Father Fintan Stack in the popular comedy series Father Ted. He died 10 days after being diagnosed with lung cancer. (credit:Channel 4)
JULY(30 of69)
Open Image ModalRip Torn (1931-2019)
The actor – real name Elmore Torn Jr – appeared in Men In Black and was also known for his roles in Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story and TV’s The Larry Sanders Show. (credit:Getty Images)
JULY(31 of69)
Open Image ModalFreddie Jones (1927-2019)
Freddie was most recently known for playing Sandy Thomas in Emmerdale from 2005 until 2018. (credit:ITV)
JULY(32 of69)
Open Image ModalCameron Boyce (1999-2019)
The Disney star died suddenly from epilepsy after being found unconscious at his home in North Hollywood. He was best-known for his role in the Disney franchise Descendants and the TV show Jessie. (credit:SIPA USA/PA Images)
JULY(33 of69)
Open Image ModalGeorge Kay (1980-2019)
George was the third husband of singer and reality star Kerry Katona. (credit:PA Archive/PA Images)
JULY(34 of69)
Open Image ModalTanya Jones (1966-2019)
Tanya was the wife of actor and former footballer Vinnie Jones, and died after a long illness.
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JULY(35 of69)
Open Image ModalJames 'Fungi' Clarke
James who was best known by his nickname ‘Fungi’, was one of the participants to Channel 4 documentary series Benefits Street.
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JUNE(36 of69)
Open Image ModalBryan Marshall (1938-2019)
The James Bond actor was best known for his role in The Spy Who Loved Me, but later appeared in Neighbours and Home And Away, after moving to Australia. (credit:MGM)
JUNE(37 of69)
Open Image ModalDesmond "Etika" Amofah (1990-2019)
The promising and popular YouTuber was found dead at the age of 29 in New York, a week after he was reported as missing. (credit:Instagram)
JUNE(38 of69)
Open Image ModalPaul Darrow (1941-2019)
British actor Paul was best known for his sci-fi roles, including as Kerr Avon in Blake's 7 and two stints in Doctor Who. (credit:PA Entertainment)
JUNE(39 of69)
Open Image ModalGloria Vanderbilt (1924 -2019)
The American fashion icon died at the age of 95 this year, as confirmed by her son, the US news anchor Anderson Cooper. (credit:Horst P. Horst via Getty Images)
MAY(40 of69)
Open Image ModalAndrew Hall (1954-2019)
Coronation Street fans will remember Andrew for his role as Marc Selby in 2011, having previously been in the BBC sitcom Butterflies in the late 1970s and early 80s. (credit:ITV/Shutterstock)
MAY(41 of69)
Open Image ModalDoris Day (1922-2019)
The actor was one of the screen’s most popular leading ladies and was the world’s biggest box office star from 1960 to 1964. (credit:PA Wire/PA Images)
MAY(42 of69)
Open Image ModalFreddie Starr (1943-2019)
The comedian starred in several TV shows including Freddie Starr (1993–94) and The Freddie Starr Show (1996–98). (credit:Stuart C. Wilson via Getty Images)
APRIL(43 of69)
Open Image ModalBoon Gould (1955-2019)
The musician was one of the founding members of Level 42. (credit:Level 42)
APRIL(44 of69)
Open Image ModalKen Kercheval (1935-2019)
The Dallas star appeared as Cliff Barnes in every series of the popular US series, including the 2012 reboot. (credit:Gabriel Olsen via Getty Images)
APRIL(45 of69)
Open Image ModalJohn Singleton (1968-2019)
Among those who paid their respects to the groundbreaking Oscar-nominated director was Barack Obama, who praised Singleton for "opening doors for filmmakers of colour". (credit:Dan MacMedan via Getty Images)
APRIL(46 of69)
Open Image ModalStefanie Sherk (1982-2019)
The Canadian actress and model took her own life at the age of 37, her husband Demián Bichir confirmed. (credit:Gabriel Olsen via Getty Images)
APRIL(47 of69)
Open Image ModalEdward Kelsey (1930-2019)
Voice actor Edward will be best remembered for his portrayal of Joe Grundy in the BBC radio series The Archers. (credit:PA Wire/PA Images)
APRIL(48 of69)
Open Image ModalMya-Lecia Naylor (2002-2019)
The CBBC star died suddenly at the age of 16. (credit:BBC)
APRIL(49 of69)
Open Image ModalLes Reed (1935-2019)
Songwriter Les Reed penned hits for a number of big stars, including Sir Tom Jones, Tge Drifters and Lulu. (credit:Richard Barker/Shutterstock)
APRIL(50 of69)
Open Image ModalSandy Ratcliff (1948-2019)
One of the original stars of the EastEnders cast, Sandy played Sue Osman, leaving the soap in 1989. (credit:HuffPost UK)
MARCH(51 of69)
Open Image ModalTania Mallet (1941-2019)
The actress and model was best known for her performance as Tilly Masterson in the James Bond film Goldfinger. (credit:Albert L. Ortega via Getty Images)
MARCH(52 of69)
Open Image ModalNipsey Hussle (1985-2019)
Grammy-award winning rapper Nipsey Hussle – real name Ermias Joseph Asghedom – was shot dead in Los Angeles on March 31. (credit:David Crotty via Getty Images)
MARCH(53 of69)
Open Image ModalShane Rimmer (1929-2019)
The actor is best remembered for providing the voice of Scott Tracy, the pilot of Thunderbird 1, in the original Thunderbirds series. (credit:PA Archive/PA Images)
MARCH(54 of69)
Open Image ModalAgnès Varda (1928-2019)
The filmmaker is considered a pioneer within the world of French New Wave cinema, and died at the age of 90, of complications from cancer. (credit:GUILLAUME SOUVANT via Getty Images)
MARCH(55 of69)
Open Image ModalScott Walker (1943-2019)
The singer/songwriter and producer's death was confirmed by his label 4AD, who said he "enriched the lives of thousands, first as one third of The Walker Brothers, and later as a solo artist, producer and composer of uncompromising originality". (credit:Dezo Hoffman/REX/Shutterstock)
MARCH(56 of69)
Open Image ModalMike Thalassitis (1993-2019)
The former Love Island star was described by his former co-stars as a "true gentleman", "the most genuine guy" and someone who will "never be forgotten". (credit:Jeff Spicer via Getty Images)
MARCH(57 of69)
Open Image ModalKeith Flint (1969-2019)
The Prodigy frontman was found dead at a home in Dunmow, Essex. His bandmates descrtibed him as a "true pioneer, innovator and legend." (credit:Simone Joyner via Getty Images)
MARCH(58 of69)
Open Image ModalLuke Perry (1966-2019)
The Beverly Hills 90210 and Riverdale star died at the age of 52, after suffering a stroke.
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FEBRUARY(59 of69)
Open Image ModalKarl Lagerfeld (1933-2019)
The legendary fashionista and Chanel’s creative director died on 19 Feb. He was 85. (credit:Dennis Van Tine/MediaPunch/IPx)
FEBRUARY(60 of69)
Open Image ModalMark Hollis (1955-2019)
The Talk Talk frontman’s death at the age of 64 was confirmed by his longtime manager, Keith Aspden. (credit:Rob Verhorst via Getty Images)
FEBRUARY(61 of69)
Open Image ModalAlbert Finney (1936-2019)
The five time Oscar-nominated British actor Albert Finney died aged 82 after a short illness in early February.
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FEBRUARY(62 of69)
Open Image ModalPeter Tork (1942-2019)
The Monkees' bassist died on Feb. 21 at the age of 77. He was the eldest member of the band, which was the focus of a TV sitcom that debuted on NBC in 1966 and won an Emmy for outstanding comedy. (credit:SIPA USA/PA Images)
FEBRUARY(63 of69)
Open Image ModalVinny Vella (1950-2019)
The Sopranos and Casino actor died at the age of 72 on 20 February.
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FEBRUARY(64 of69)
Open Image ModalClive Swift (1936-2019)
The actor was known to millions as Hyacinth Bucket's hen-pecked husband Richard in BBC One's 90s sitcom Keeping Up Appearances. He was 82 when he died in February. (credit:Mirrorpix via Getty Images)
FEBRUARY(65 of69)
Open Image ModalJeremy Hardy (1961-2019)
The comedian and panellist on the radio shows I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue and The News Quiz died from cancer at the age of 57. (credit:EMPICS Entertainment)
JANUARY(66 of69)
Open Image ModalJames Ingram (1952-2019)
The Grammy-winning singer, best known for his hits Baby, Come To Me Yah Mo B There, died at the age of 66 in January.
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JANUARY(67 of69)
Open Image ModalWindsor Davies (1930-2019)
The It Ain't Half Hot Mum actor died at the age of 88. (credit:PA Wire/PA Images)
JANUARY(68 of69)
Open Image ModalDianne Oxberry (1967-2019)
The award-winning presenter, best known for working alongside Simon Mayo and Steve Wright ing the 1980s, died from cancer, aged 51. (credit:PA Entertainment)
JANUARY(69 of69)
Open Image ModalBob Einstein (1942-2019)
The veteran comedy writer and actor died in January, aged 76. He was was most famous for the role of Marty Funkhouser in Curb Your Enthusiasm, which he played from 2004 to 2017.
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