Oscar-nominated actor Ned Beatty, whose on-screen credits included Deliverance, Toy Story 3 and the Superman franchise, has died at the age of 83.
Ned’s manager, Deborah Miller, confirmed he died on Sunday of natural causes at his home in Los Angeles, surrounded by friends and loved ones.
After beginning his career in regional theatre, it was Ned’s first film role in Deliverance that launched his lengthy acting career.
He played the happy-go-lucky Bobby Trippe in the thriller, with the scene in which his character is brutally attacked becoming one of the most well-known.
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Following his performance in Deliverance, Ned went on to appear in The Last American Hero and Network.
His performance in Network earned him an Academy Award nomination in 1976 in the Best Supporting Actor category, but he lost out to Jason Robards for All The President’s Men, a film in which Ned also starred.
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Ned’s other film credits include playing Lex Luther in the first two Superman films, acted alongside Christopher Reeve, and later appeared as the racist sheriff in White Lightning.
He later lent his voice to the villainous Lotso the bear in the third Toy Story film, which was nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars.
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Over the course of his career, Ned was nominated for two Emmys, for his performances in the miniseries Last Train Home and Friendly Fire. His role in the comedy Hear My Song also earned him a Golden Globe nod.
His final film roles were in the comedies The Big Ask and Baggage Claim.
Ned married his fourth wife Sandra Johnson in 1999, and had eight children from three previous marriages.
RIP: Celebrities We Lost In 2021
DECEMBER(01 of71)
Janice Long (1955-2021)
The trailblazing DJ, who died on Christmas Day after a short illness, was the first woman to have her own daily show on Radio 1 and the first regular female presenter on Top Of The Pops.
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The trailblazing DJ, who died on Christmas Day after a short illness, was the first woman to have her own daily show on Radio 1 and the first regular female presenter on Top Of The Pops.
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DECEMBER(02 of71)
Jean-Marc Vallée (1963-2021)
The director and producer won an Emmy for directing the hit HBO series Big Little Lies and his 2013 drama Dallas Buyers Club earned multiple Oscar nominations.
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The director and producer won an Emmy for directing the hit HBO series Big Little Lies and his 2013 drama Dallas Buyers Club earned multiple Oscar nominations.
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DECEMBER(03 of71)
Carlos Marin (1968 – 2021)
The Spanish baritone was known to millions as a member of the vocal harmony group Il Divo.
Breaking the news of Carlos' death, his bandmates said: "There wiIl never be another voice or spirit like Carlos.
“For 17 years the four of us have been on this incredible journey of Il Divo together, and we will miss our dear friend. (credit:Timothy Norris via Getty Images)
The Spanish baritone was known to millions as a member of the vocal harmony group Il Divo.
Breaking the news of Carlos' death, his bandmates said: "There wiIl never be another voice or spirit like Carlos.
“For 17 years the four of us have been on this incredible journey of Il Divo together, and we will miss our dear friend. (credit:Timothy Norris via Getty Images)
DECEMBER(04 of71)
Sally Ann Howes (1930 – 2021)
Best known for her much-loved performance as Truly Scrumptious in the film Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Sally Ann enjoyed a lengthy career in musical theatre.
As well as succeeding Julie Andrews in the Broadway production of My Fair Lady, she also landed a Tony nomination for her role in the play Brigadoon. (credit:Brian To via Getty Images)
Best known for her much-loved performance as Truly Scrumptious in the film Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Sally Ann enjoyed a lengthy career in musical theatre.
As well as succeeding Julie Andrews in the Broadway production of My Fair Lady, she also landed a Tony nomination for her role in the play Brigadoon. (credit:Brian To via Getty Images)
DECEMBER(05 of71)
Jethro (1948 - 2021)
The Cornish comic – whose legal name was Geoffrey Rowe – died after contracting Covid-19 at the age of 72. (credit:Rex)
The Cornish comic – whose legal name was Geoffrey Rowe – died after contracting Covid-19 at the age of 72. (credit:Rex)
NOVEMBER(06 of71)
Lionel Blair (1928 - 2021)
Across a seven-decade career, the showbiz legend worked on television as an actor, tap dancer, presenter and choreographer. (credit:Gareth Cattermole via Getty Images)
Across a seven-decade career, the showbiz legend worked on television as an actor, tap dancer, presenter and choreographer. (credit:Gareth Cattermole via Getty Images)
OCTOBER(07 of71)
James Michael Tyler (1962 - 2021)
The 59-year-old, who played Gunther in Friends, died at his home in Los Angeles after being diagnosed with prostate cancer.
His Friends co-star Jennifer Aniston paid tribute, saying: “Friends would not have been the same without you. Thank you for the laughter you brought to the show and to all of our lives. You will be so missed.”
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The 59-year-old, who played Gunther in Friends, died at his home in Los Angeles after being diagnosed with prostate cancer.
His Friends co-star Jennifer Aniston paid tribute, saying: “Friends would not have been the same without you. Thank you for the laughter you brought to the show and to all of our lives. You will be so missed.”
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SEPTEMBER(08 of71)
Willie Garson (1964 - 2021)
The US actor, best known for playing Stanford Blatch in Sex And The City, died at the age of 57 after being diagnosed with cancer.
Willie's friend, and SATC co-star Sarah Jessica Parker paid tribute, saying: “It’s been unbearable. Sometimes silence is a statement. Of the gravity. The anguish. The magnitude of the loss of a 30+ year friendship." (credit:James Devaney via Getty Images)
The US actor, best known for playing Stanford Blatch in Sex And The City, died at the age of 57 after being diagnosed with cancer.
Willie's friend, and SATC co-star Sarah Jessica Parker paid tribute, saying: “It’s been unbearable. Sometimes silence is a statement. Of the gravity. The anguish. The magnitude of the loss of a 30+ year friendship." (credit:James Devaney via Getty Images)
SEPTEMBER(09 of71)
Michael K Williams (1966 – 2021)
Among the Hollywood star's many acting credits were The Wire, Boardwalk Empire and When They See Us, as well as films like Inherent Vice and 12 Years A Slave and (credit:Rodrigo Varela via Getty Images)
Among the Hollywood star's many acting credits were The Wire, Boardwalk Empire and When They See Us, as well as films like Inherent Vice and 12 Years A Slave and (credit:Rodrigo Varela via Getty Images)
SEPTEMBER(10 of71)
Sarah Harding (1981 – 2021)
Sarah rose to fame as a member of the chart-topping girl group Girls Aloud. She died aged 39, a year after sharing that she'd been diagnosed with breast cancer, which later spread to other parts of her body. (credit:Gus Stewart via Getty Images)
Sarah rose to fame as a member of the chart-topping girl group Girls Aloud. She died aged 39, a year after sharing that she'd been diagnosed with breast cancer, which later spread to other parts of her body. (credit:Gus Stewart via Getty Images)
AUGUST(11 of71)
Ed Asner (1929 – 2021)
A true legend of the big and small screen, Ed played Lou Grant in the Mary Tyler Moore Show and its spin-off. More recently, he voiced Carl Fredricksen in the Pixar film Up and appeared in the Netflix dark comedy Dead To Me. (credit:Ella Hovsepian via Getty Images)
A true legend of the big and small screen, Ed played Lou Grant in the Mary Tyler Moore Show and its spin-off. More recently, he voiced Carl Fredricksen in the Pixar film Up and appeared in the Netflix dark comedy Dead To Me. (credit:Ella Hovsepian via Getty Images)
AUGUST(12 of71)
Matthew Mindler (2001 – 2021)
The former child star's most prolific role was playing the son of Steve Coogan's character in the comedy Our Idiot Brother. He took his own life at the age of just 19. (credit:Jamie McCarthy via Getty Images)
The former child star's most prolific role was playing the son of Steve Coogan's character in the comedy Our Idiot Brother. He took his own life at the age of just 19. (credit:Jamie McCarthy via Getty Images)
AUGUST(13 of71)
Andy Michael (1960 – 2021)
Andy was one of Gogglebox's original cast members, appearing on the show alongside his wife and family. (credit:Channel 4)
Andy was one of Gogglebox's original cast members, appearing on the show alongside his wife and family. (credit:Channel 4)
AUGUST(14 of71)
Charlie Watts (1941 – 2021)
Charlie served as the Rolling Stones' drummer for almost sixty years, touring with the hit rock group long into his seventies. (credit:Taylor Hill via Getty Images)
Charlie served as the Rolling Stones' drummer for almost sixty years, touring with the hit rock group long into his seventies. (credit:Taylor Hill via Getty Images)
AUGUST(15 of71)
Brian Travers (1959 – 2021)
The saxophonist was one of the founding members of the British reggae and ska group UB40. (credit:John Phillips via Getty Images)
The saxophonist was one of the founding members of the British reggae and ska group UB40. (credit:John Phillips via Getty Images)
AUGUST(16 of71)
Una Stubbs (1937 - 2021)
The actor, best known for her roles in Worzel Gummidge, EastEnders, Til Death Us Do Part and Sherlock, died at her home in Edinburgh surrounded by her family at the age of 84.
(credit:Dave J Hogan via Getty Images)
The actor, best known for her roles in Worzel Gummidge, EastEnders, Til Death Us Do Part and Sherlock, died at her home in Edinburgh surrounded by her family at the age of 84.
(credit:Dave J Hogan via Getty Images)
AUGUST(17 of71)
Mary Cook (1929 – 2021)
A favourite among Gogglebox fans since her debut in 2016, Mary shared her hilarious commentary on the week's telly with her close friend Marina Wingrove. (credit:Channel 4)
A favourite among Gogglebox fans since her debut in 2016, Mary shared her hilarious commentary on the week's telly with her close friend Marina Wingrove. (credit:Channel 4)
AUGUST(18 of71)
Don Everly (1937 – 2021)
Don made up one half the US musical duo The Everly Brothers, who enjoyed chart success and made a huge musical impact in the 1960s. (credit:Icon and Image via Getty Images)
Don made up one half the US musical duo The Everly Brothers, who enjoyed chart success and made a huge musical impact in the 1960s. (credit:Icon and Image via Getty Images)
AUGUST(19 of71)
Sonny Chiba (1939 – 2021)
Born Shinichi Chiba, the Japanese martial artist was one of the stars of Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill. (credit:Gregg DeGuire via Getty Images)
Born Shinichi Chiba, the Japanese martial artist was one of the stars of Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill. (credit:Gregg DeGuire via Getty Images)
AUGUST(20 of71)
Sean Lock (1963 – 2021)
The stand-up comedian was best known as a team captain on the panel show 8 Out Of 10 Cats and the creator of the sitcom 15 Storeys High. (credit:Simone Joyner via Getty Images)
The stand-up comedian was best known as a team captain on the panel show 8 Out Of 10 Cats and the creator of the sitcom 15 Storeys High. (credit:Simone Joyner via Getty Images)
AUGUST(21 of71)
Dennis "Dee Tee" Thomas (1951 – 2021)
Dee Tee was a founding member of Kool & The Gang, whose hits included Jungle Boogie, Steppin' Out and Celebration. (credit:Albert L. Ortega via Getty Images)
Dee Tee was a founding member of Kool & The Gang, whose hits included Jungle Boogie, Steppin' Out and Celebration. (credit:Albert L. Ortega via Getty Images)
JULY(22 of71)
Dusty Hill (1949 – 2021)
Born Joe Michael Hill, Dusty rose to fame as the bass player in the rock group ZZ Top, a band he played in for more than 50 years. (credit:PYMCA via Getty Images)
Born Joe Michael Hill, Dusty rose to fame as the bass player in the rock group ZZ Top, a band he played in for more than 50 years. (credit:PYMCA via Getty Images)
JULY(23 of71)
Tom O'Connor (1939 – 2021)
The much-loved comedian helmed shows including Name That Tune, Password and Crosswits. (credit:Danny E. Martindale via Getty Images)
The much-loved comedian helmed shows including Name That Tune, Password and Crosswits. (credit:Danny E. Martindale via Getty Images)
JULY(24 of71)
Jonathan "Jono" Coleman (1956 – 2021)
Radio presenter Jono Coleman hosted shows on Virgin, Heart and the BBC over the course of his broadcasting career. (credit:Chris Young - PA Images via Getty Images)
Radio presenter Jono Coleman hosted shows on Virgin, Heart and the BBC over the course of his broadcasting career. (credit:Chris Young - PA Images via Getty Images)
JULY(25 of71)
Sebastian Eubank (1991 – 2021)
The boxer – son of boxing professional Chris Eubank – died after a "massive heart attack". A post-mortem revealed he had a previously undiagnosed heart condition. (credit:Jack Thomas via Getty Images)
The boxer – son of boxing professional Chris Eubank – died after a "massive heart attack". A post-mortem revealed he had a previously undiagnosed heart condition. (credit:Jack Thomas via Getty Images)
JUNE(26 of71)
Jannine Moar (1959 – 2021)
Jannine and her husband Mark were contestants on the Australian reality show Instant Hotel, which gained an international following after its debut on Netflix. (credit:Netflix)
Jannine and her husband Mark were contestants on the Australian reality show Instant Hotel, which gained an international following after its debut on Netflix. (credit:Netflix)
JUNE(27 of71)
Pete McGarry (1950 – 2021)
One of the early stars of Gogglebox, Pete was heard commenting on the last week of television alongside his wife, Linda. (credit:Jeff Spicer via Getty Images)
One of the early stars of Gogglebox, Pete was heard commenting on the last week of television alongside his wife, Linda. (credit:Jeff Spicer via Getty Images)
JUNE(28 of71)
Johnny Solinger (1965 – 2021)
The lead singer of the US rock group Skid Row died at the age of 55, a month after revealing he was suffering with liver failure. (credit:Shirlaine Forrest via Getty Images)
The lead singer of the US rock group Skid Row died at the age of 55, a month after revealing he was suffering with liver failure. (credit:Shirlaine Forrest via Getty Images)
JUNE(29 of71)
Lisa Banes (1955 – 2021)
Known for her roles in Cocktail and Gone Girl, Lisa died at the age of 65 after suffering a brain injury in a hit-and-run incident. (credit:Kevin Mazur via Getty Images)
Known for her roles in Cocktail and Gone Girl, Lisa died at the age of 65 after suffering a brain injury in a hit-and-run incident. (credit:Kevin Mazur via Getty Images)
JUNE(30 of71)
Ned Beatty (1937 – 2021)
The Oscar-nominated actor appeared in more than 160 films, including Deliverance, Network, All The President's Men and Toy Story 3. (credit:Michael Buckner via Getty Images)
The Oscar-nominated actor appeared in more than 160 films, including Deliverance, Network, All The President's Men and Toy Story 3. (credit:Michael Buckner via Getty Images)
JUNE(31 of71)
Ernie Lively (1947 – 2021)
As well as The Dukes Of Hazzard and Passenger 57, Ernie appeared in The Sisterhood Of The Travelling Pants, playing the on-screen father of his real-life daughter, Blake Lively. (credit:CBS Photo Archive via Getty Images)
As well as The Dukes Of Hazzard and Passenger 57, Ernie appeared in The Sisterhood Of The Travelling Pants, playing the on-screen father of his real-life daughter, Blake Lively. (credit:CBS Photo Archive via Getty Images)
JUNE(32 of71)
Ben Roberts (1950 – 2021)
The British actor played Chief Inspector Derek Conway in The Bill for 14 years, and later made appearances in Jane Eyre, A Little Chaos and Miss Peregrine’s Home For Peculiar Children. (credit:Fremantle Media/Shutterstock)
The British actor played Chief Inspector Derek Conway in The Bill for 14 years, and later made appearances in Jane Eyre, A Little Chaos and Miss Peregrine’s Home For Peculiar Children. (credit:Fremantle Media/Shutterstock)
MAY(33 of71)
Gavin MacLeod (1931 – 2021)
A veteran of US television, Gavin was most famous in the States for his leading role in The Love Boat. His other acting credits included The Mary Tyler Moore Show and McHale's Navy. (credit:Michael Tullberg via Getty Images)
A veteran of US television, Gavin was most famous in the States for his leading role in The Love Boat. His other acting credits included The Mary Tyler Moore Show and McHale's Navy. (credit:Michael Tullberg via Getty Images)
MAY(34 of71)
BJ Thomas (1942 – 2021)
The Grammy-winning country and gospel musician is best known for hits like Hooked On A Feeling, I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry and Raindrops Keep Falling On Head. (credit:Mark Reinstein via Getty Images)
The Grammy-winning country and gospel musician is best known for hits like Hooked On A Feeling, I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry and Raindrops Keep Falling On Head. (credit:Mark Reinstein via Getty Images)
MAY(35 of71)
Freddy Marks (1949 – 2021)
The children's entertainer made up one third of the group Rod, Jane and Freddy, who frequently appeared in Rainbow in the 1980s and 90s. (credit:Fremantle Media/Shutterstock)
The children's entertainer made up one third of the group Rod, Jane and Freddy, who frequently appeared in Rainbow in the 1980s and 90s. (credit:Fremantle Media/Shutterstock)
MAY(36 of71)
Samuel E Wright (1946 – 2021)
The two-time Tony Award winner voiced Sebastian the crab in Disney's Little Mermaid franchise, as well as originating the role of Mufasa in the Broadway production of The Little Mermaid. (credit:Alberto E. Rodriguez via Getty Images)
The two-time Tony Award winner voiced Sebastian the crab in Disney's Little Mermaid franchise, as well as originating the role of Mufasa in the Broadway production of The Little Mermaid. (credit:Alberto E. Rodriguez via Getty Images)
MAY(37 of71)
Mark York (1965 – 2021)
After playing property manager Billy Merchant in the US remake of The Office, Mark spent his final years working as an inventor, securing two patents. (credit:NBC)
After playing property manager Billy Merchant in the US remake of The Office, Mark spent his final years working as an inventor, securing two patents. (credit:NBC)
MAY(38 of71)
Norman Lloyd (1914 – 2021)
With a career in the entertainment industry spanning 90 years to his name, the veteran actor died in May 2021, at the age of 106. (credit:Paul Redmond via Getty Images)
With a career in the entertainment industry spanning 90 years to his name, the veteran actor died in May 2021, at the age of 106. (credit:Paul Redmond via Getty Images)
MAY(39 of71)
Olympia Dukakis (1931 – 2021)
The star of Steel Magnolias and Moonstruck, the latter of which earned her an Oscar win, will also be remembered by many for his role as Anna Madrigal in the TV adaptation of Tales Of The City. (credit:Dia Dipasupil via Getty Images)
The star of Steel Magnolias and Moonstruck, the latter of which earned her an Oscar win, will also be remembered by many for his role as Anna Madrigal in the TV adaptation of Tales Of The City. (credit:Dia Dipasupil via Getty Images)
APRIL(40 of71)
Helen McCrory (1968 – 2021)
The Olivier-nominated actor's biggest roles included playing Polly Gray in Peaky Blinders, Cherie Blair in The Queen and Narcissa Malfoy in the final three Harry Potter films. (credit:Mike Marsland via Getty Images)
The Olivier-nominated actor's biggest roles included playing Polly Gray in Peaky Blinders, Cherie Blair in The Queen and Narcissa Malfoy in the final three Harry Potter films. (credit:Mike Marsland via Getty Images)
APRIL(41 of71)
Joseph Siravo (1957 – 2021)
The actor and producer will be best remembered for playing Giovanni Francis "Johnny" Soprano in The Sopranos and performing in the stage musical Jersey Boys. (credit:Mireya Acierto via Getty Images)
The actor and producer will be best remembered for playing Giovanni Francis "Johnny" Soprano in The Sopranos and performing in the stage musical Jersey Boys. (credit:Mireya Acierto via Getty Images)
APRIL(42 of71)
Nikki Grahame (1982 – 2021)
The much-loved Big Brother housemate is best known for her appearance on the seventh series of the Channel 4 reality show. She later returned for Ultimate Big Brother and Channel 5's "Timebomb"-themed series, and more recently competed on the Canadian version of the show. (credit:Danny Martindale via Getty Images)
The much-loved Big Brother housemate is best known for her appearance on the seventh series of the Channel 4 reality show. She later returned for Ultimate Big Brother and Channel 5's "Timebomb"-themed series, and more recently competed on the Canadian version of the show. (credit:Danny Martindale via Getty Images)
APRIL(43 of71)
DMX (1970 – 2021)
Legendary rapper and three-time Grammy nominee Earl Simmons – known in the music world under the stage name DMX – died in hospital after suffering "catastrophic cardiac arrest". (credit:Noam Galai via Getty Images)
Legendary rapper and three-time Grammy nominee Earl Simmons – known in the music world under the stage name DMX – died in hospital after suffering "catastrophic cardiac arrest". (credit:Noam Galai via Getty Images)
APRIL(44 of71)
Prince Philip (1921 – 2021)
The Duke of Edinburgh died in April, just two months shy of his 100th birthday. (credit:Max Mumby/Indigo via Getty Images)
The Duke of Edinburgh died in April, just two months shy of his 100th birthday. (credit:Max Mumby/Indigo via Getty Images)
APRIL(45 of71)
Walter Olkewicz (1948 – 2021)
The character actor's most famous role was that of bartender Jacques Renault in the mystery drama Twin Peaks. (credit:ABC)
The character actor's most famous role was that of bartender Jacques Renault in the mystery drama Twin Peaks. (credit:ABC)
APRIL(46 of71)
Paul Ritter (1966 – 2021)
The star of TV series Friday Night Dinner and Chernobyl died of a brain tumour at the age of 54. (credit:Jeff Spicer via Getty Images)
The star of TV series Friday Night Dinner and Chernobyl died of a brain tumour at the age of 54. (credit:Jeff Spicer via Getty Images)
MARCH(47 of71)
Jessica Walter (1941 – 2021)
The Emmy-winning star will be best remembered for her iconic portrayal of Lucille Bluth in the sitcom Arrested Development. (credit:LISA O'CONNOR via Getty Images)
The Emmy-winning star will be best remembered for her iconic portrayal of Lucille Bluth in the sitcom Arrested Development. (credit:LISA O'CONNOR via Getty Images)
MARCH(48 of71)
George Segal (1934 – 2021)
George Segal bagged an Oscar nomination for his performance in Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf?, and went on to star in shows like Just Shoot Me! and, more recently, The Goldbergs. (credit:Craig Sjodin via Getty Images)
George Segal bagged an Oscar nomination for his performance in Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf?, and went on to star in shows like Just Shoot Me! and, more recently, The Goldbergs. (credit:Craig Sjodin via Getty Images)
MARCH(49 of71)
Sabine Schmitz (1969 – 2021)
The German racing driver was known to many as a co-presenter on Top Gear. She died at the age of 51, following a long battle with cancer. (credit:David M. Benett via Getty Images)
The German racing driver was known to many as a co-presenter on Top Gear. She died at the age of 51, following a long battle with cancer. (credit:David M. Benett via Getty Images)
MARCH(50 of71)
Yaphet Kotto (1939 – 2021)
Best known for playing the villain in the James Bond film Live And Let Die, Yaphet also appeared in the sci-fi classic Alien and earned an Emmy nomination for his performance in the TV movie Raid On Entebbe. (credit:Ron Galella via Ron Galella Collection via Getty)
Best known for playing the villain in the James Bond film Live And Let Die, Yaphet also appeared in the sci-fi classic Alien and earned an Emmy nomination for his performance in the TV movie Raid On Entebbe. (credit:Ron Galella via Ron Galella Collection via Getty)
MARCH(51 of71)
Trevor Peacock (1931 – 2021)
Trevor will be best remembered for his portrayal of Jim Trott in The Vicar Of Dibley. He died at the age of 89 from a "dementia-related illness". (credit:PA Images/PA Images via Getty Images)
Trevor will be best remembered for his portrayal of Jim Trott in The Vicar Of Dibley. He died at the age of 89 from a "dementia-related illness". (credit:PA Images/PA Images via Getty Images)
MARCH(52 of71)
Bunny Wailer (1947 – 2021)
The pioneering reggae singer was one of the founding members of The Wailers, alongside childhood friend Bob Marley and Peter Tosh. After leaving the group in 1973, he went on to enjoy success as a solo artist. (credit:Shutterstock)
The pioneering reggae singer was one of the founding members of The Wailers, alongside childhood friend Bob Marley and Peter Tosh. After leaving the group in 1973, he went on to enjoy success as a solo artist. (credit:Shutterstock)
FEBRUARY(53 of71)
Johnny Briggs (1935 – 2021)
The veteran soap actor will forever be remembered by fans for his portrayal of Mike Baldwin in Coronation Street, a character he played for 30 years. (credit:Nigel Wright/Mirrorpix/Getty Images)
The veteran soap actor will forever be remembered by fans for his portrayal of Mike Baldwin in Coronation Street, a character he played for 30 years. (credit:Nigel Wright/Mirrorpix/Getty Images)
FEBRUARY(54 of71)
Frank Mills (1929 – 2021)
Frank played Billy Williams, the husband of Betty Turpin, in Coronation Street for two years in the 1990s. (credit:Shutterstock)
Frank played Billy Williams, the husband of Betty Turpin, in Coronation Street for two years in the 1990s. (credit:Shutterstock)
FEBRUARY(55 of71)
Mary Wilson (1944 – 2021)
The singer was one of the founding members of The Supremes. Along with bandmates Diana Ross and Florence Ballard, the group scored huge hits including Stop! In The Name Of Love and Baby Love. (credit:Donald Kravitz/Getty Images)
The singer was one of the founding members of The Supremes. Along with bandmates Diana Ross and Florence Ballard, the group scored huge hits including Stop! In The Name Of Love and Baby Love. (credit:Donald Kravitz/Getty Images)
FEBRUARY(56 of71)
Rynagh O'Grady (1954 – 2021)
Rynagh played Mary in the hit sitcom Father Ted, and had a number of theatrical credits to her name in her home country of Ireland. (credit:Channel 4)
Rynagh played Mary in the hit sitcom Father Ted, and had a number of theatrical credits to her name in her home country of Ireland. (credit:Channel 4)
FEBRUARY(57 of71)
Captain Sir Tom Moore (1920 – 2021)
The former British Army officer rose to prominence in the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic thanks to his fundraising efforts in the lead-up to his 100th birthday. In the last year of his life, he released a best-selling autobiography and topped the UK singles chart with a cover of You'll Never Walk Alone. (credit:Samir Hussein/WireImage/Getty Images)
The former British Army officer rose to prominence in the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic thanks to his fundraising efforts in the lead-up to his 100th birthday. In the last year of his life, he released a best-selling autobiography and topped the UK singles chart with a cover of You'll Never Walk Alone. (credit:Samir Hussein/WireImage/Getty Images)
FEBRUARY(58 of71)
Hal Halbrook (1925 – 2021)
The American actor was best known for roles in films like All The President’s Men, Wall Street and Into The Wild, which earned him his first Oscar nomination at the age of 82.
(credit:Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic/Getty Images)
The American actor was best known for roles in films like All The President’s Men, Wall Street and Into The Wild, which earned him his first Oscar nomination at the age of 82.
(credit:Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic/Getty Images)
FEBRUARY(59 of71)
Dustin Diamond (1977 – 2021)
The former teen actor portrayed Screech in the hit high school drama Saved By The Bell. He died at the age of 44, just three weeks after being diagnosed with cancer. (credit:Tom Briglia via Getty Images)
The former teen actor portrayed Screech in the hit high school drama Saved By The Bell. He died at the age of 44, just three weeks after being diagnosed with cancer. (credit:Tom Briglia via Getty Images)
JANUARY(60 of71)
SOPHIE (1986 – 2021)
SOPHIE was a Grammy-nominated artist and music producer, renowned for her work with stars including Charli XCX and Madonna. Following her death, she was hailed not just as a game-changing musician, but an icon for the transgender community. (credit:Scott Dudelson via Getty Images)
SOPHIE was a Grammy-nominated artist and music producer, renowned for her work with stars including Charli XCX and Madonna. Following her death, she was hailed not just as a game-changing musician, but an icon for the transgender community. (credit:Scott Dudelson via Getty Images)
JANUARY(61 of71)
Hilton Valentine (1943 – 2021)
Hilton was one of the founding members of the chart-topping rock group The Animals. He played guitar on their most famous track The House Of The Rising Sun, which reached number one on both sides of the Atlantic. (credit:Stanley Bielecki/ASP via Getty Images)
Hilton was one of the founding members of the chart-topping rock group The Animals. He played guitar on their most famous track The House Of The Rising Sun, which reached number one on both sides of the Atlantic. (credit:Stanley Bielecki/ASP via Getty Images)
JANUARY(62 of71)
Cicely Tyson (1924 – 2021)
A true Hollywood legend, Cicely worked long into her nineties, and was hailed as a pioneering actor following her death. She was known for recent roles in The Help and How To Get Away With Murder, as well as The Autobiography Of Miss Jane Pittman and Sounder, for which she received an Oscar nomination. (credit:SIPA USA/PA Images)
A true Hollywood legend, Cicely worked long into her nineties, and was hailed as a pioneering actor following her death. She was known for recent roles in The Help and How To Get Away With Murder, as well as The Autobiography Of Miss Jane Pittman and Sounder, for which she received an Oscar nomination. (credit:SIPA USA/PA Images)
JANUARY(63 of71)
Cloris Leachman (1926 – 2021)
An Oscar-winning star and true showbiz legend, Cloris won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in 1972 for her role in The Last Picture Show. (credit:Vivien Killilea via Getty Images)
An Oscar-winning star and true showbiz legend, Cloris won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in 1972 for her role in The Last Picture Show. (credit:Vivien Killilea via Getty Images)
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Mick Norcross (1963 – 2021)
As well as being the owner of the iconic Sugar Hut nightclub, Mick appeared in several series of The Only Way Is Essex, alongside his son, Kirk. (credit:Chris Jackson via Getty Images)
As well as being the owner of the iconic Sugar Hut nightclub, Mick appeared in several series of The Only Way Is Essex, alongside his son, Kirk. (credit:Chris Jackson via Getty Images)
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Siegfried Fischbacher (1939 – 2021)
The world famous illusionist made up one half of the performing duo Siegfried & Roy, known for their elaborate Las Vegas shows. (credit:EMPICS Entertainment)
The world famous illusionist made up one half of the performing duo Siegfried & Roy, known for their elaborate Las Vegas shows. (credit:EMPICS Entertainment)
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Michael Apted (1941 – 2021)
The award-winning British filmmaker was best known for directing the Up documentary series, as well as the James Bond outing The World Is Not Enough. (credit:VALERIE MACON via Getty Images)
The award-winning British filmmaker was best known for directing the Up documentary series, as well as the James Bond outing The World Is Not Enough. (credit:VALERIE MACON via Getty Images)
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Marion Ramsey (1947 – 2021)
Although best known for her role in the Police Academy films in the 1980s, Marion was also a Broadway star. (credit:James Lemke Jr via Getty Images)
Although best known for her role in the Police Academy films in the 1980s, Marion was also a Broadway star. (credit:James Lemke Jr via Getty Images)
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Tanya Roberts (1955 – 2021)
Tanya's most famous role was playing Stacey Sutton in the James Bond film A View To Kill. She also appeared in the TV shows Charlie's Angels and That 70s Show. (credit:Paul Archuleta via Getty Images)
Tanya's most famous role was playing Stacey Sutton in the James Bond film A View To Kill. She also appeared in the TV shows Charlie's Angels and That 70s Show. (credit:Paul Archuleta via Getty Images)
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Barbara Shelley (1932 – 2021)
The British actor was hailed as the "technicolour queen of Hammer" for her work with the Hammer Horror production company. (credit:Shutterstock)
The British actor was hailed as the "technicolour queen of Hammer" for her work with the Hammer Horror production company. (credit:Shutterstock)
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Gerry Marsden (1942 – 2021)
A key figure in the Merseybeat musical boom of the 1960s, Gerry was frontman of Gerry And The Pacemakers, known for chart-topping hits I Like It, How Do You Do It? and You'll Never Walk Alone. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
A key figure in the Merseybeat musical boom of the 1960s, Gerry was frontman of Gerry And The Pacemakers, known for chart-topping hits I Like It, How Do You Do It? and You'll Never Walk Alone. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Mark Eden (1928 – 2021)
The soap actor was best known to Coronation Street fans as the villainous Alan Bradley. Mark was married to former co-star Sue Nicholls, who plays Audrey Roberts in the ITV show. (credit:ITV/Shutterstock)
The soap actor was best known to Coronation Street fans as the villainous Alan Bradley. Mark was married to former co-star Sue Nicholls, who plays Audrey Roberts in the ITV show. (credit:ITV/Shutterstock)