Jimmy Buffett
Musician and songwriter James William Buffett died at the age of 76 on September 1 due to a disease called Merkel-cell carcinoma. Buffett was best known for singing tropical rock with fan-favorite “Margaritaville” being one of his biggest hits.
Matthew Perry
Best known for his role as Chandler Bing in the hit sitcom “Friends,” Matthew Langford Perry passed away at the age of 54 on October 28. Some reporters say he passed away by drowning in his hot tub while others say his cause of death has not been confirmed.
Rosaline Carter
Eleanor Rosalynn Carter was an American writer, activist, and humanitarian. She served as the First Lady of the United States from 1977 to 1981. A big proponent of mental health and women’s rights, Carter peacefully died at the age of 96 on November 21 due to natural causes.
Tina Turner
The “Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” Anna Mae Bullock was a singer, songwriter, and actress. Famously known as Tina Turner, she received this name from her partner, Ike Turner. At the age of 83, Turner passed away on May 24 after a long battle against kidney disease and intestinal cancer.
Angus Cloud
Conor Angus Cloud Hickey was an actor. He was best known for his role as Fezco in the HBO drama series, “Euphoria”. Unfortunately he died on July 31 from an accidental drug overdose.
Pee Wee Herman
Actor and comedian Paul Reubens starred in many movies and shows in the 80s. He is most commonly known for his role as Pee Wee Herman. Reubens passed away on July 30 at the age of 70 due to leukemia and metastatic lung cancer.
Jerry Springer
Gerald Norman Springer was an American broadcaster, journalist, actor, producer, lawyer, and politician. Known as Jerry Springer, he had a talk show with his name. Springer passed away on April 27 at the age of 79 due to pancreatic cancer.
Bob Barker
At the age of 99, Robert “Bob” William Barker passed away on August 26 due to Alzheimer’s disease. An American media personality and animal rights advocate, Barker was famous for hosting “The Price is Right” from 1972 to 2007. The daily show is the longest-running game show in North America.
Tony Bennett
Tony Bennett, or Anthony Dominick Benedetto, was an American traditional jazz and pop singer who won 20 Grammy Awards. His most famous song is “New York, New York”. Bennett passed away in July due to Alzheimer’s disease.
Lisa-Marie Presley
As the daughter of the late “King of Rock and Roll,” Elvis Presley, Lisa-Marie Presley became famous as a singer and songwriter. Presley passed away on January 12 due to complications from bariatric surgery.