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Celebrity deaths in 2023: Remembering people who died this year

We said goodbye to a lot of famous people in 2023. Celebrity deaths included actors Alan Arkin, Matthew Perry, Lance Reddick, Tom Sizemore, Suzanne Somers, Raquel Welch and Cindy Williams; musicians Burt Bacharach, Jeff Beck, Tony Bennett, Jimmy Buffett, Smash Mouth’s Steve Harwell, Sinead O’Connor, The Band’s Robbie Robertson and Tina Turner; and TV personalities Bob Barker, Len Goodman, Jerry Springer and Paul Reubens (a.k.a. Pee-wee Herman).

Other famous people who died this year include singer-actor-activist Harry Belafonte, former first lady Rosalynn Carter, Lisa Marie Presley, former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, religious broadcaster Pat Robertson and “All in the Family” creator Norman Lear.

Notable deaths with Syracuse ties include football legend Jim Brown, Journey co-founder George Tickner, football great Maxie Baughan, B104.7 radio host Becky Palmer and former Buffalo Bills player Mike Williams.

Here is a list of celebrities and other notable figures who died in 2023:

Alan Arkin – The Oscar-winning actor whose credits included “Little Miss Sunshine” and “Argo” died June 29 at 89.

This Jan. 25, 2011 file photo shows Alan Arkin in the Fender Music Lodge during the 2011 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. Arkin passed away at age 89. Victoria Will | The Associated Press

Burt Bacharach – The legendary composer of pop songs like “Walk on By,” “Do You Know the Way to San Jose,” “Alfie,” “I Say a Little Prayer” and “I’ll Never Fall in Love Again,” died Feb. 8 at 94.

Burt Bacharach

FILE – Composer Burt Bacharach performs in Milan, Italy on July 16, 2011. The Grammy, Oscar and Tony-winning Bacharach died of natural causes Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023, at home in Los Angeles, publicist Tina Brausam said Thursday. He was 94. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno, File)AP

Bob Barker – The legendary game show host on “The Price is Right” and “Truth or Consequences” died Aug. 26 at 99.

Bob Barker

FILE – Legendary game show host Bob Barker, 83, smiles as he takes questions from the media after taping his final episode of “The Price Is Right” in Los Angeles on Wednesday, June 6, 2007. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)AP

Maxie Baughan – The College Football Hall of Famer, 9-time Pro Bowler, NFL champion and Cornell football coach died in Ithaca on Aug. 19 at 85.

Maxie Baughan

FILE – Former Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Maxie Baughan attends an NFL football game between the Eagles and the New York Giants, Monday, Oct. 19, 2015, in Philadelphia. Baughan, a nine-time Pro Bowl player with the Philadelphia Eagles and College Football Hall of Fame selection at Georgia Tech, has died. He was 85. The Eagles said Baughan died Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

Jeff Beck – The guitar legend, inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice as a member of the Yardbirds and as a solo artist, died Jan. 10 at 78.

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Jeff Beck performs Thursday night February 18, 2010 at Madison Square Garden. (Saed Hindash/The Star-Ledger)

Harry Belafonte – The actor, singer and civil rights activist whose songs “Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)” and “Jump in the Line (Shake, Shake Senora)” still endure today died April 25 at 96.

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Harry Belafonte, who died Tuesday, will be remembered for his boundless talent and social justice activism. In this photo, Belafonte attends the 27th Annual Brooklyn Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at The Brooklyn Academy of Music on January 21, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Pont/FilmMagic)FilmMagic

Richard Belzer – The comedian and TV star known for “Homicide: Life on the Street” and “Law & Order: SVU” died Feb. 19 at 78.

Richard Belzer

FILE – Richard Belzer attends the premiere of “Mistaken For Strangers” during the opening night of the 2013 Tribeca Film Festival on April 17, 2013, in New York. Belzer, the longtime stand-up comedian who became one of TV’s most indelible detectives as John Munch in “Homicide: Life on the Street” and “Law & Order: SVU,” has died at age 78. Belzer died Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023, at his home in Bozouls in southern France, his longtime friend Bill Scheft told The Hollywood Reporter. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File)

Tony Bennett – The crooner on standards like “I Left My Heart in San Francisco” and gained new fans with his partnership with Lady Gaga died July 21 at 96.

Tony Bennett

FILE – Tony Bennett reacts after performing the song “I left My Heart in San Francisco” during his 80th birthday celebration at the Kodak Theater in Los Angeles, on Nov. 9, 2006. Bennett, the eminent and timeless stylist whose devotion to classic American songs and knack for creating new standards, graced a decadeslong career that brought him admirers from Frank Sinatra to Lady Gaga, died Friday, July 21, 2023. He was 96. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian, File)

Jim Brown – The legendary Syracuse and NFL running back NFL legend, who later became an actor (”The Dirty Dozen”) and civil rights advocate, died May 18 at 87.

Jim Brown

Syracuse football great Jim Brown attends the Plaza 44 dedication next to the Ensley Athletic Center on November 14th 2015. Statues of Syracuse football greats Ernie Davis, Jim Brown, Floyd Little and legendary coach Ben Schwartzwalder were unveiled. Stephen D. Cannerelli | syracuse.com

Jimmy Buffett – The singer-songwriter who turned his beach bum rock anthem “Margaritaville” into a billion-dollar empire of restaurants and resorts died Sept. 1 at 76.

Jimmy Buffett @ Jazz Fest 2022

Jimmy Buffett performing at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival in 2022.

Rosalynn Carter – The former first lady and wife of President Jimmy Carter, who spent four decades as global humanitarians, died Nov. 19 at 96.

.Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter

FILE – The former first lady Rosalynn Carter speaks to the press at conference at The Carter Center on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Ron Harris, File)AP

David Crosby – The musician who performed with the Byrds and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young died Sept. 18 at 81.

Live Aid 1985

From left, Stephen Stills, Graham Nash, David Crosby and Neil Young, perform at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia Pa. for Live Aid famine relief concert July 13, 1985. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)ASSOCIATED PRESS

William Friedkin – The Oscar-winning director of films like “The Exorcist” and “The French Connection” died Aug. 7 at 87.

William Friedkin

Director William Friedkin poses for photographers at the photo call of the film ‘The Devil and Father Amorth ‘ during the 74th edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017. (Photo by Joel Ryan/Invision/AP)Joel Ryan/Invision/AP

Michael Gambon – The actor who played Dumbledore in six “Harry Potter” films died Sept. 28 at 82.

Michael Gambon

FILE – British actor Michael Gambon arrives in Trafalgar Square, in central London, for the world premiere of “Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows: Part 2,” the last film in the series, on July 7, 2011. Gambon, who was known to many for his portrayal of Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore in six of eight “Harry Potter” films, died. He was 82. A statement by his family, issued by his publicist on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023, said he died following “a bout of pneumonia.” (AP Photo/Joel Ryan, File)AP

Len Goodman – The longtime judge on “Dancing with the Stars” and “Strictly Come Dancing” died April 22 at 78.

Len Goodman

FILE – Len Goodman poses as he arrives for the Strictly Come Dancing Photocall at Elstree Studios, London, Sept 3, 2013. Len Goodman, an urbane long-serving judge on “Dancing with the Stars” and “Strictly Come Dancing,” has died, his agent said Monday, April 24, 2023. He was 78. A former dancer, Goodman was a judge on “Strictly Come Dancing” for 12 years from its launch on the BBC in 2004. (Ian West/PA via AP, File)

Steve Harwell – The Smash Mouth singer known for hits “All Star” and “Walkin’ on the Sun” died Sept. 4 at 56.

Smash Mouth

This file photo shows Smash Mouth singer Steve Harwell performing at the Taste of Syracuse on June 2, 2018, in Syracuse, N.Y. Scott Schild | sschild@syracuse.com

The Iron Sheik – The pro wrestling villain who faced Hulk Hogan and other stars died June 7 at 81.

Iron Sheik

Iron Sheik attends the Rolling Stone after party for the 2010 American Music Awards at Rolling Stone Restaurant & Lounge on November 21, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

Norman Lear – The creator of “All in the Family,” “The Jeffersons,” “Good Times,” “One Day at a Time,” “Sanford & Son,” and other TV classics, died Dec. 5 at 101.

Norman Lear

FILE – In this Jan. 13, 2020, file photo, Norman Lear, executive producer of the Pop TV series “One Day at a Time,” poses for a portrait during the Winter Television Critics Association Press Tour in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP

Gordon Lightfoot – The Canadian folk singer-songwriter known for “If You Could Read My Mind” and “Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald” died May 1 at 84.

Gordon Lightfoot

Gordon Lightfoot performs during the evening ceremonies of Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation, in Ottawa, Ontario, on July 1, 2017. The legendary folk singer-songwriter, whose hits including “Early Morning Rain,” and “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald,” told a tale of Canadian identity that was exported worldwide, died on Monday, May 1, 2023, at a Toronto hospital, according to a family representative. He was 84. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP)

Shane MacGowan – The Irish singer-songwriter and frontman for The Pogues, best known for the Christmas ballad “Fairytale of New York,” died Nov. 30 at 65.

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Former Pogues member Shane MacGowan performs on stage with his group The Popes, at the 10th annual Fleadh, in Finsbury Park, north London, July 10, 1999. Macgowan, the singer-songwriter and frontman of The Pogues, best known for their ballad “Fairytale of New York,” has died. He was 65. (Michael Walter/PA via AP, File)AP

Randy Meisner – The Eagles founding member who sang lead on “Take It to the Limit” died July 26 at 77.

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The Eagles, from left, Bernie Leadon, Joe Walsh, Don Henley, Timothy Schmit, Don Felder, Glenn Frey and Randy Meisner appear together after receiving their awards and being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in January 1998 in New York. (Jon Levy/AFP/Getty Images/TNS)TNS

Sandra Day O’Connor – The first woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court died Dec. 1 at 93.

Sandra Day O'Conner poses for photo in 1982

Supreme Court Associate Justice Sandra Day O’Connor poses for a photo in 1982. O’Connor who joined the Supreme Court in 1981 as the nation’s first female justice, has died at age 93.AP Photo, File

Sinead O’Connor – The Irish singer best known for her cover of “Nothing Compares 2 U” and provocative actions died July 26 at 56.

Sinead O'Connor

Irish Singer Sinead O’Connor performs at the East Coast Blues and Roots Festival in Byron Bay, Australia, in 2008. (AP Photo/Marilia Ogayar)ASSOCIATED PRESS

Becky Palmer – The longtime radio host on B104.7 in Syracuse died May 14 at 68.

Becky Palmer

This 2008 file photo shows longtime Syracuse radio personality Becky Palmer at B104.7 (WBBS-FM). Palmer, who retired in 2019, died May 14, 2023. She was 68.

Matthew Perry – The Emmy-nominated actor who played Chandler Bing on “Friends” died Oct. 28 at 54.

Matthew Perry

File – Matthew Perry poses for a portrait on Feb. 17, 2015, in New York. Perry, who starred as Chandler Bing in the hit series “Friends,” has died. He was 54. (Photo by Brian Ach/Invision/AP)Brian Ach/Invision/AP

Lisa Marie Presley – The singer-songwriter and only child of Elvis Presley died Jan. 12 at 54.

Lisa Marie Presley

FILE – Lisa Marie Presley arrives at the Los Angeles premiere of “Mad Max: Fury Road” at the TCL Chinese Theatre on May 7, 2015. Presley died Jan. 12, 2023, from the effects of a small bowel obstruction, according to updated Los Angeles coroner’s records Thursday, July 13. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

Lance Reddick – The actor, a University of Rochester alumnus known for roles in “The Wire,” “Fringe” and “John Wick,” died March 17 at 60.

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WESTWOOD, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 20: Lance Reddick attends the LA Premiere of Lionsgate’s “Angel Has Fallen” at Regency Village Theatre on August 20, 2019 in Westwood, California. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)FilmMagic

Paul Reubens – The actor and comedian whose character Pee-wee Herman was a pop culture phenomenon with an iconic laugh died July 30 at 70.

Paul Reubens as Pee-Wee Herman

FILE – In this Oct. 29, 2010 file photo, Paul Reubens, in character as Pee-wee Herman, poses on stage after a performance of “The Pee-wee Herman Show” on Broadway in New York. Reubens died Sunday night after a six-year struggle with cancer that he did not make public, his publicist said in a statement. (AP Photo/Charles Sykes, file)AP

Pat Robertson – The religious broadcaster behind the Christian Broadcasting Network and tried a run for president died June 8 at 93.

Pat Robertson

FILE – Rev. Pat Robertson poses a question to a Republican presidential candidate during a forum at Regent University in Virginia Beach, Va., Oct. 23, 2015. Robertson, a religious broadcaster who turned a tiny Virginia station into the global Christian Broadcasting Network, tried a run for president and helped make religion central to Republican Party politics in America through his Christian Coalition, has died. He was 93. Robertson’s death Thursday, June 8, 2023 was announced by his broadcasting network. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)AP

Robbie Robertson – The Band guitarist who helmed classics like “The Weight” and “Up on Cripple Creek” died Aug. 9 at 80.

Robbie Robertson

FILE – Robbie Robertson performs at the Crossroads Guitar Festival in Chicago, Saturday, July 28, 2007. Robertson, the lead guitarist and songwriter for The Band, whose classics include “The Weight,” “Up on Cripple Creek” and “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down,” has died at 80 according to a statement from his manager.
(AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)AP

Gary Rossington – The Lynyrd Skynyrd co-founder and last surviving original member who co-wrote “Sweet Home Alabama” died March 5 at 71.

Gary Rossington

In this 2017 file photo, guitarist Gary Rossington performs with Lynryd Skynyrd at Chevy Court during the New York State Fair. Photo by Warren Linhart

Richard Roundtree – The “Shaft” star died Oct. 24 at 81.

Richard Roundtree

FILE – Richard Roundtree attends the premiere of “Shaft” on June 10, 2019, in New York. Roundtree, the trailblazing Black actor who starred as the ultra-smooth private detective “Shaft” in several films beginning in the early 1970s, has died. Roundtree died Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023, at his home in Los Angeles, according to his longtime manager. He was 81. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File)Charles Sykes/Invision/AP

Tom Sizemore – The “Saving Private Ryan” actor died March 3 at 61.

Tom Sizemore

FILE – In this Aug. 11, 2014 file photo, actor Tom Sizemore arrives at the premiere of “The Expendables 3” in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)AP

Suzanne Somers – The actress known for “Three’s Company,” “Step By Step” and her Thighmaster fitness commercials died Oct. 15 at 76.

Suzanne Somers

Suzanne Somers arrives at the Los Angeles premiere of “Passengers” at the Village Theatre Westwood on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

Jerry Springer – The former major and news anchor whose “Jerry Springer Show” featured a three-ring circus of dysfunctional guests died April 27 at 79.

Jerry Springer

FILE – In this April 15, 2010, file photo, talk show host Jerry Springer speaks in New York. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)AP

George Tickner – Journey’s co-founding guitarist, who was born in Syracuse, died July 5 at 73.

Journey, George Tickner

L-R: Journey band members Gregg Rolie, Ross Valory, Neal Schon, George Tickner and Aynsley Dunbar appear in a photo circa 1975. (Photo by Gems/Redferns via Getty Images)

Tina Turner – The iconic singer who performed with her husband Ike Turner and survived a horrible marriage to find solo success with songs like “What’s Love Got to Do With It,” died May 24 at 83.

Tina Turner

FILE – Tina Turner performs in a concert in Cologne, Germany on Jan. 14, 2009. Turner, the unstoppable singer and stage performer, died Tuesday, after a long illness at her home in Küsnacht near Zurich, Switzerland, according to her manager. She was 83. (AP Photo/Hermann J. Knippertz, file)AP

Raquel Welch – The iconic sex symbol who starred in “One Million Years B.C.” and “Bedazzled” died Feb. 15 at 82.

Raquel Welch

FILE – In this Oct. 11, 2014 file photo, Raquel Welch arrives at the 2014 Carousel Of Hope Ball in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP

Fred White – The Earth, Wind & Fire drummer died Jan. 1 at 67.

Fred White

Drummer Fred White performs on stage with Earth, Wind & Fire. (Photo by Rob Verhorst/Redferns)

Cindy Williams – The actress who played Shirley on “Laverne & Shirley” died Jan. 25 at 75.

Cindy Williams

FILE – Penny Marshal, left, and Cindy Williams from the comedy series “Laverne & Shirley” appear at the Emmy Awards in Los Angeles on Sept. 9, 1979. Williams, who played Shirley opposite Marshall’s Laverne on the popular sitcom “Laverne & Shirley,” died Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023, in Los Angeles at age 75, her family said Monday, Jan. 30. (AP Photo/George Brich, File)AP

Mike Williams – The former Syracuse football wide receiver who played in the NFL with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Buffalo Bills died Sept. 12 at 36.

Mike Williams

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Mike Williams (19) poses for a photographer during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Thursday, Aug. 28, 2014, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Gary Wiepert)AP

Treat Williams – The “Everwood” and “Hair” actor died June 12 at 71.

Treat Williams

FILE – Actor Treat Williams attends the world premiere of “Second Act” in New York on Dec. 12, 2018. Williams, whose nearly 50-year career included starring roles in the TV series “Everwood” and the movie “Hair,” died Monday, June 12, 2023, after a motorcycle crash in Vermont, state police said. He was 71. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

Bill Worden – The longtime Central New York TV anchor died March 8 at 80.

Bill Worden

This WKTV video still shows longtime Utica TV anchor Bill Worden, who worked at the NBC affiliate from 1977 to 2012.

Burt Young – The Oscar-nominated actor who played Paulie in the “Rocky” movies died Oct. 8 at 83.

Burt Young

FILE – Burt Young, a cast member of the film “Rocky Balboa,” gestures at the premiere of the film in Los Angeles, Dec. 13, 2006. Burt Young, the Oscar-nominated actor who played Paulie, the rough-hewn, mumbling-and-grumbling best friend, corner-man and brother-in-law to Sylvester Stallone in the “Rocky” franchise, has died. Young died Oct. 8, 2023 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian, File)

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Other notable deaths in 2023 include:

Joss Ackland – The British actor, known for roles in “Lethal Weapon 2,” “The Mighty Ducks,” “The Hunt for Red October” and “Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey” died Nov. 19 at 95.

Ed Ames – The youngest member of the ‘50s singing group the Ames Brothers died May 21 at 95.

Heather Armstrong – The popular mommy blogger known as Dooce died May 9 at 47.

Clarence Avant – The music executive known as the “Black Godfather” of music died Aug. 13 at 92.

Robbie Bachman – The Bachman-Turner Overdrive musician died January 12 at 69.

Tim Bachman – The Bachman-Turner Overdrive musician died April 28 at 71.

Maryanne Trump Barry – The retired federal judge and sister of former President Donald Trump died Nov. 13 at 86.

John Beasley – The veteran character actor who played a kindly school bus driver on “Everwood” died May 30 at 79.

Jane Birkin – The singer-actress known for “Je T’Aime… Moi Non Plus” died July 16 at 76.

Pamela Blair – The actress known for “All My Children” and Broadway’s “A Chorus Line” died July 23 at 73.

Robert Blake – The “Baretta” actor, who was tried and acquitted in the killing of his wife, died March 9 at 89.

Ken Block – The motorsports icon known for stunt driving and co-founding DC Shoes died Jan. 2 at 55.

Earl Boen – The “Terminator” actor died Jan. 5 at 81.

Nashawn Breedlove – The “8 Mile” actor died Sept. 24 at 46.

Al Brown – “The Wire” actor died Jan. 13 at 83.

George “Funky” Brown – The Kool & The Gang co-founder, who co-wrote hits like “Ladies Night” and “Celebration,” died Nov. 16 at 74.

Ricou Browning – The swimmer who played Gill Man in the 1950s monster movie “Creature from the Black Lagoon” died Feb. 27 at 93.

James Buckley – The former New York senator died Aug. 18 at 100.

Jeff Burr – The “Leatherface: Texas Chainsaw Massacre III” director died Oct. 10 at 60.

Dick Butkus – The Hall of Fame linebacker for the Chicago Bears died Oct. 5 at 80.

Sergio Calderón – The actor in “Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End” and “Men in Black” died May 31 at 77.

Bobby Caldwell – The “What You Won’t Do For Love” singer died in March at 71.

DJ Casper – The musician behind line dance classic “Cha Cha Slide” died Aug. 7.

Gerald Castillo – The actor, whose credits included “Saved By the Bell,” “General Hospital” and “The Jeffersons,” died May 4 at 90.

Paul Cattermole – The S Club 7 singer died in April at 46.

Michael Chiarello – The Emmy-winning chef who appeared on “Top Chef” and “Easy Entertaining with Michael Chiarello” died Oct. 6 at 61.

Tyler Christopher – The soap actor on ‘General Hospital’ and ‘Days of Our Lives’ died Oct. 31 at 50.

Angus Cloud – The “Euphoria” actor died July 31 at 25.

Phyllis Coates – The actress, who played Lois Lane in 1951′s “Superman and the Mole Men,” died Oct. 11 at 96.

Van Conner – The Screaming Trees bassist died Jan. 17 at 55.

Carole Cook – The “Sixteen Candles” actress, Broadway star and Lucille Ball collaborator died Jan. 11 at 98.

Bill Cunningham – The original voice of Barbie’s Ken died July 15 at 96.

Walter Cunningham – The last surviving astronaut from NASA’s first successful crewed Apollo mission died Jan. 3 at 90.

Marcia de Rousse – The “True Blood” and “St. Elsewhere” actress died Sept. 2 at 70.

Richard Duffy – The Syracuse teammate of Jim Boeheim and Dave Bing died April 27 at 80.

Evan Ellingson – The former child actor known for “CSI: Miami” and “My Sister’s Keeper” died Nov. 5 at 35.

Dianne Feinstein – The longtime U.S. senator from California died Sept. 29 at 90.

Elise Finch – The CBS New York meteorologist and Syracuse University alumna died July 16 at 51.

Chris Ford – The NBA player and coach, who scored the league’s first 3-pointer and won a championship with the Boston Celtics in 1981, died Jan. 17 at 74.

George Frazier – The World Series champion pitcher and TV broadcaster died June 19 at 68.

Terry Funk – The WWE Hall of Fame wrestler , who appeared in the movies “Over the Top” and “Road House,” died Aug. 23 at 79.

Gangsta Boo – The Three 6 Mafia rapper, whose real name was Lola Chantrelle Mitchell, died Jan. 1 at 43.

Astrud Gilberto – The Brazilian singer behind bossa nova classic “The Girl from Ipanema” died June 5 at 83.

Brian Gillis – The LFO singer died March 29.

Mark Goddard – The “Lost in Space” actor, who played Major Don West on the 1960s TV show, died Oct. 10 at 87.

Bo Goldman – The Oscar-winning “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Next” screenwriter died July 25 at 90.

Lelia Goldoni – The actress in “Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore,” “The Italian Job” and “Invasion of the Body Snatchers” died July 22 at 86.

Jim Gordon – The rock drummer, who played with Derek and the Dominos, Joe Cocker, Traffic and the famed studio session players known as the Wrecking Crew, died March 13 at 77.

John Gosling – The Kinks keyboardist died Aug. 3 at 75.

Bud Grant – The Hall of Fame football coach who took the Minnesota Vikings to four Super Bowls in eight years (and lost all of them) died March 11 at 95.

Irish Grinstead – The singer in R&B group 702 died Sept. 16 at 43.

Haydn Gwynne – The British actress known for “The Crown” died Oct. 20 at 66.

Lynette “Diamond” Hardaway – The Trump supporter best known as one-half of the conservative political commentary duo Diamond and Silk died Jan. 8 at 51.

Johnny Hardwick – The “King of the Hill” voice actor died Aug. 8 at 64.

Sheldon Harnick – The Tony- and Grammy-winning lyricist behind shows like “Fiddler on the Roof” and “The Apple Tree” died June 23 at 99.

C.J. Harris – The “American Idol” singer, who finished sixth on season 13, died Jan. 15 at 31.

Rolf Harris – The veteran entertainer on British and Australian TV who was convicted of sexually assaulting young girls died May 10 at 93.

Clarence “Fuzzy” Haskins – The Parliament Funkadelic musician died March 17 at 81.

Ray Hildebrand – The “Paul” in ‘60s pop duo Paul & Paula died Aug. 28 at 82.

Ellen Holly – The “One Life to Live” actress died Dec. 6 at 92.

Gregory Allen Howard – The writer of “Remember the Titans” and “Harriet” died Jan. 27 at 70.

Hugh Hudson – The Oscar-winning “Chariots of Fire” director died Feb. 10 at 86.

Bobby Hull – The hockey hall of famer who won a Stanley Cup with the Chicago Blackhawks died Jan. 30 at 84.

Barry Humphries – The Tony-winning comedian best known for his stage persona Dame Edna, who appeared in “Ally McBeal,” died April 22 at 89.

Gayle Hunnicutt – The “Dallas” actress died Aug. 31 at 80.

Rudolph Isley – The “Shout” singer and founding member of The Isley Brothers died Oct. 11 at 84.

Glenda Jackson – The Oscar-winning performer and British politician died June 15 at 87.

Alf Jacques – The legendary stick maker who led a push to preserve traditional lacrosse died June 15 at 74

Al Jaffee – Mad magazine’s award-winning cartoonist and ageless wise guy died April 10 at 102.

DJ Mark Howard James – The 45 King, whose “The 900 Number” became the basis for DJ Kool’s “Let Me Clear My Throat,” died Oct. 19 at 62.

Rick Jeanneret – The Buffalo Sabres play-by-play announcer died Aug. 17 at 81.

Keith Jefferson – The actor known for roles in Quentin Tarantino films and multiple Jamie Foxx projects died Aug. 9 at 53.

David Jude Jolicoeur – The De La Soul rapper known as Trugoy the Dove died Feb. 12 at 54.

Ron Cephas Jones – The “This Is Us” actor died Aug. 19 at 66.

Tom Jones – The lyricist, director and writer of “The Fantasticks” musical died Aug. 11 at 95.

Theodore “Ted” Kaczynski – The “Unabomber” who ran a 17-year bombing campaign that killed 3 people and injured 23 others died June 10 at 81.

Darren Kent – The “Game of Thrones” actor died Aug. 11 at 36.

Charles Kimbrough – The ‘Murphy Brown’ actor died Jan. 11 at 86.

Terry Kirkman – The Association singer behind “Cherish” died Sept. 23 at 83.

Henry Kissinger – The former secretary of state who exerted uncommon influence on global affairs under Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford, earning both vilification and the Nobel Peace Prize, died Nov. 29 at 100.

Robert Klane – The “Weekend at Bernie’s” and “National Lampoon’s European Vacation” writer died Aug. 29 at 81.

Robbie Knievel – The daredevil who performed motorcycle jumps and other stunts like his father Evel Knievel died Jan. 13 at 60.

Bob Knight – The college basketball coach who won three NCAA titles at Indiana died Nov. 1 at 83.

Jean Knight – The “Mr. Big Stuff” singer died Nov. 22 at 80.

Marty Krofft – The TV producer known for “H.R. Pufnstuf” and “Donny & Marie” died Nov. 25 at 86.

Denny Laine – The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and co-founder of Wings and The Moody Blues died Dec. 5 at 79.

Piper Laurie – The Oscar-nominated actor in “Carrie” and “Children of a Lesser God” died Oct. 14 at 91.

Michael Lerner – The actor, known for roles in “Elf,” “Barton Fink,” “Blank Check” and “Harlem Nights,” died April 8 at 81.

Gina Lollobrigida – The Italian actress dubbed “the most beautiful woman in the world” died Jan. 16 at 95.

Lisa Loring – The original Wednesday Addams actress on TV’s “The Addams Family” died Jan. 28 at 64.

Steve Mackey – The Pulp musician died March 2 at 56.

Magoo – The rapper known for his work with Timbaland & Magoo and “Up Jumps da Boogie” with Aaliyah and Missy Elliott died Aug. 13 at 50.

George Maharis – The actor who cruised the country in a Corvette convertible in the hit television series “Route 66” died May 24 at 94.

Austin Majors – The former child actor who played Dennis Franz’s son on “NYPD Blue” died Feb. 11 at 27.

Mark Margolis – The Emmy-nominated actor in “Breaking Bad,” “Better Call Saul” and “Ace Ventura: Pet Detective” died Aug. 3 at 83.

Bernie Marsden – The Whitesnake guitarist died Aug. 24 at 72.

Leiji Matsumoto – The anime creator known for “Space Battleship Yamato” died Feb. 13 at 85.

Ken Mattingly – The astronaut who helped bring Apollo 13 safely back to Earth died Oct. 31 at 87.

David McCallum – “The Man from U.N.C.L.E.” and “NCIS” actor died Sept. 25 at 90.

Cormac McCarthy – The Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist behind “The Road,” “Blood Meridian” and “All the Pretty Horses” died June 13 at 89.

Tim McCarver – The two-time World Series champ with the St. Louis Cardinals and Hall of Fame baseball braodcaster died Feb. 16 at 81.

Michael McGrath – The Tony-winning Broadway actor died Sept. 14 at 65.

Joanna Merlin – The actress, whose credits included “The Ten Commandments,” “Mystic Pizza” and Broadway’s “Fiddler on the Roof,” died Oct. 15 at 92.

Richard Moll – The character actor who played the bailiff on “Night Court” died Oct. 26 at 80.

Lloyd Morrisett – The co-creator of “Sesame Street” died Jan. 15 at 93.

Jerry Moss – The music exec who co-founded A&M Records with Herb Alpert died Aug. 16 at 88.

Fito Olivares – The Tejano musician died March 17 at 75.

Billy Packer – The Emmy-winning college basketball broadcaster died Jan. 26 at 82.

Hersha Parady – The “Little House on the Prairie” actress died Aug. 23 at 78.

Lara Parker – The “Dark Shadows” actress died Oct. 12 at 84.

Tatjana Patitz – The ‘80s supermodel who appeared on magazine covers and in George Michael’s “Freedom! ‘90″ music video died Jan. 11 at 56.

Anne Perry – The best-selling crime novelist who inspired the movie “Heavenly Creatures” died April 10 at 84.

Mary Quant – The fashion designer whose miniskirts epitomized London’s swinging ‘60s died April 13 at 93.

Willis Reed – The NBA great who led the New York Knicks to their first championship in 1970 died March 21 at 80.

Adam Rich – The former child actor on “Eight is Enough” died Jan. 7 at 54.

Brooks Robinson – The beloved Orioles third baseman and Hall of Famer died Sept. 26 at 86.

Sixto Rodriguez – The musician featured in 2012′s “Searching for Sugar Man,” died Aug. 9 at 81.

Andy Rourke – The Smiths bass guitarist died May 19 at 59.

Johnny “Blackie Onassis” Rowan – The Urge Overkill drummer died June 13 at 57.

Ryuichi Sakamoto – The Japanese musician and actor who composed for Hollywood hits such as “The Last Emperor” and “The Revenant” died March 28 at 71.

Eileen Saki – The “M*A*S*H” actress, who played the owner of Rosie’s Bar, died May 1 at 79.

Julian Sands – The “Arachnophobia” actor was found dead in June, months after going missing on a mountain at age 65.

Mark Sheehan – The Script guitarist died April 14 at 46.

Wayne Shorter – The jazz musician died March 2 at 89.

Charles Simic – The Pulitzer Prize-winning poet died Jan. 9 at 84.

Huey “Piano” Smith – The New Orleans musician who backed Little Richard and Lloyd Price and performed classics like “Rockin’ Pneumonia and Boogie Woogie Flu” died Feb. 13 at 89.

Chris Snow – The Calgary Flames assistant GM and Syracuse University alumnus died Sept. 30 at 42.

Jack Sonni – The Dire Straits guitarist died Aug. 30 at 68.

Arleen Sorkin – The voice of Harley Quinn in DC animation and “Days of Our Lives” actress died Aug. 26 at 67.

Frances Sternhagen – The Tony-winning actress known for roles in “Cheers,” “ER,” “Sex and the City” and “The Closer” died Nov. 27 at 93.

Stella Stevens – The 1960s and ‘70s actress best known for starring in Jerry Lewis’ “The Nutty Professor” died Feb. 17 at 84.

Ray Stevenson – The Irish actor whose credits included “Thor,” “RRR” and HBO’s “Rome” died May 21 at 58.

Barrett Strong – The Motown singer, who performed “Money (That’s What I Want)” and collaborated with Norman Whitfield on “I Heard It Through the Grapevine,” “War” and “Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone,” died Jan. 28 at 81.

Robert Swan – The actor in “Hoosiers,” “The Untouchables” and “Natural Born Killers” died Aug. 9 at 78.

Wayne Swinny – The Saliva guitarist and last remaining original member of the rock band died in March at 59.

Klaus Teuber – The Catan board game creator died April 1 at 70.

Frank Thomas – The Pittsburgh Pirates star and original New York Met died Jan. 16 at 93.

Chaim Topol – The Israeli actor who played Tevye in “Fiddler on the Roof” died March 8 at 87.

Tom Verlaine – Theguitarist and co-founder of the seminal proto-punk band Television died Jan. 28 at 73.

Tim Wakefield – The knuckleball pitcher who helped the Boston Red Sox win their curse-breaking 2004 World Series died Oct. 1 at 57.

Annie Wersching – The ‘24,’ ‘The Last of Us,’ ‘Star Trek’ actress died Jan. 29 at 45.

Peter White – The “All My Children” and “Boys in the Band” actor died Nov. 1 at 86.

Paxton Whitehead – The British actor who appeared in “Back to School,” “Friends” and “Mad About You” died June 16 at 85.

Mars Williams – The saxophonist for the Psychedelic Furs and The Waitresses died Nov. 20 at 68.

George Winston – The Grammy-winning pianist who blended jazz, classical, folk and other stylings died June 4 at 73.

Gary Wright – The “Dream Weaver” musician died Sept. 4 at 80.

Samuel “Joe” Wurzelbacher – Known for questioning Barack Obama during the 2008 presidential campaign, “Joe the Plumber” died Aug. 27 at 49.

Bray Wyatt – The WWE wrestler and son of Syracuse University alum Mike Rotundo (aka WWF star The IRS, a tax collector heel named Irwin R. Schyster) died Aug. 24 at 36.

YoungLo – The rapper died May 7 at 37.

Gary Young – The Pavement drummer died Aug. 17 at 70.

Jacklyn Zeman – The “General Hospital” actress who played Bobbie Spencer for decades died May 9 at 70.

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