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Dec 29, 2017 · An eyebrow-raising 007, a women’s cricket pioneer, Mr Saturday night... Who died in the past 12 months? Take a look at some of the famous faces no longer with us at the end of 2017.
- EW Staff
- Rose Marie. One of the first stars to be known by her first name, the Dick Van Dyke Show actress died Dec. 28 in Van Nuys, Calif. at age 94. Earning three Emmy nominations for that sitcom, she also appeared on The Doris Day Show and was a 14-year staple on Hollywood Squares.
- Della Reese. The singer and actress, who became a household name while starring as a divine supervisor named Tess on CBS' Touched by an Angel, died Nov.
- Earle Hyman. The veteran actor best known for playing patriarch Russell Huxtable in The Cosby Show died Nov. 17 at age 91. Aside from his recurring role on The Cosby Show, he was known for his impressive stage career: He made his Broadway debut as a teen in 1944's Anna Lucasta, won a Tony in 1980 for his performance in The Lady From Dubuque, and starred in a number of acclaimed productions including Othello and A Raisin in the Sun.
- Malcolm Young. The guitarist and founding member of AC/DC died in November at age 64 after a years-long battle with dementia. He and his brother Angus created AC/DC in 1973 in Australia, and he remained with the band until 2014, when he left due to health problems.
- Gene Cernan
- John Hurt
- Mary Tyler Moore
- Richard Hatch
- Bill Paxton
- Joseph Wapner
- Robert Osborne
- Joni Sledge
- Chuck Berry
- Jimmy Breslin
Gene Cernan, 82, the last astronaut to walk on the moon who returned to Earth with a message of "peace and hope for all mankind," died on Jan. 16.
John Hurt, 77, the acclaimed prolific English actor of stage and screen whose credits included "Midnight Express," "The Elephant Man" and "Alien," died on Jan. 25.
Mary Tyler Moore, 80, the pop culture icon who co-starred on "The Dick Van Dyke Show" and became a torchbearer for women with "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," died on Jan. 25.
Richard Hatch, 71, star of the original science fiction cult series "Battlestar Galactica" and its Syfy remake, died on Feb. 7.
Bill Paxton, 61, the everyman character actor who appeared in 1990s blockbusters like "Apollo 13," "Twister" and "Titanic," died on Feb. 25.
Joseph Wapner, 97, who presided over "The People's Court" and became a beloved fixture on daytime television, died on Feb. 26.
Robert Osborne, 84, the respected film historian and gleeful primetime host of Turner Classic Movies for more than two decades, died on March 6.
Joni Sledge, 60, who with her sisters recorded the timeliness dance anthem "We Are Family," died on March 10.
Chuck Berry, 90, the groundbreaking blues singer who was often referred to as the "poet laureate" and "father" of rock 'n' roll, died on March 18. Photos: Chuck Berry: Rock 'n' roll's first guitar hero
Jimmy Breslin, 88, the cigar-chomping, Pulitzer Prize-winning tabloid newsman who became the gruff voice of ordinary New Yorkers, died on March 19.
- Lil Peep. (A Leading Figure of the Mid–late 2010s Emo Rap Scene) 495. 268. Listed In: Singers. Birthdate: November 1, 1996. Sun Sign: Scorpio. Birthplace: Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States.
- Chester Bennington. (One of the Greatest Rock Vocalists of His Generation) 301. 210. Listed In: Singers. Birthdate: March 20, 1976. Sun Sign: Pisces. Birthplace: Phoenix, Arizona, United States.
- Tom Petty. (Rock Singer, Guitarist) 159 54 Listed In: Singers. Birthdate: October 20, 1950. Sun Sign: Libra. Birthplace: Gainesville, Florida, United States. Died: October 2.
- Mary Tyler Moore. (Known for Her Role in TV Sitcoms ‘The Dick Van Dyke Show’ and 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show') 104 16 Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities.
On January 25, 2017, Mary Tyler Moore died at age 80 at Greenwich Hospital in Greenwich, Connecticut, from cardiopulmonary arrest complicated by pneumonia after having been placed on a respirator the previous week.
Jan 30, 2017 · Remembering the legends and famous faces who died this year.
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Dec 18, 2017 · Hollywood tragically said goodbye to some of its most memorable celebrities this year. Here's a look back at all the famous faces we had to say goodbye to in 2017.
