The rom-com, starring Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts, went on to become a box office hit. He died on November 14, 2021 in Austin, Texas, USA. He got his start in TV alongside Tom Hanks in Bosom Buddies . Every time I hear a horse whinny I will forever think of Cloris' unforgettable Frau Blcher. Nia Vardalos, the writer and star of "My Big Fat Greek Wedding," paid tribute to Constantine on Twitter upon hearing of his death. Some of the most notable deaths included actors James Gandolfini, Philip Seymour Hoffman, and Robin Williams. He died on November 27, 2021 in Santa Clarita, Tommy Lane was born Benjamin Thomas Lane in Liberty City, Miami, Florida. Doug MacLeod was born on October 13, 1959 in Greensborough, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Of Irish and English extraction, she was one of two daughters born to Amit Mistry was born in 1974 in India. She was an actress, known for It's a Wonderful Life (1946). She won an Oscar for her performance as a timid school teacher in 1971's "The Last Picture Show" and her work on television earned her an astounding eight Emmy wins. J.A.E. ", Siravo mainly found work in theater, where he was part of Tony Award-winning productions of "Oslo" and "The Light in the Piazza." While her legacy will live on through her body of work, she will also be remembered by many for her wit, class and overall joie de vivre.". That hit caused his other movies like "Yakuza Cop" and "The Bullet Train" to find an audience. And Wright's singing of Oscar-winning song "Under the Sea" and nominated "Kiss the Girl" helped make the movie into an instant classic. Draper dressed as a gladiator and hosted Actress | Larry Gelman Actor | Dreamscape He did it with a love of the game and a colorful personality that led to him showing up in several movies and TV shows. The year 2021 took away several celebrities from us. Famous deaths in 2021. ", "I couldn't have been raised up by a better TV 'papa,'" "Girls" star and creator Lena Dunham said on Instagram. She had her first screen test offer on her 12th birthday and went on to star in several films before she Georgiade, a Greek-American, quit school in 1948 and joined the United States Army, lying about his age. He was previously married to Elita Georgiades and Marike de Klerk. He also had the story credit alongside his brother in the 1991 comedy "Nothing But Trouble.". Constantine died on August 31 in Reading, Pennsylvania, following a long illness. He died on November 20, 2021 in Henderson, Nevada, USA. One of the early architects of the Hollywood blockbuster, director Richard Donner's filmography is a legendary one. He was an actor and director, known for What's Your Raashee? Roberts died on January 4 due to complications from a urinary tract infection. LaFleur worked extensively in sales as well as in both the saloon and restaurant business prior to deciding at age 31 in 1975 to move from Chicago, Illinois to Los Angeles, California in order to pursue a career in film. In memory of the celebrities who have died this year, including Lisa Marie Presley, Timeless actress Annie Wersching and Burt Bacharach By Kelsie Gibson Updated on February 22, 2023 10:14 AM. He is known for Hell Ride (2008), Murderers' Row (1966) and Automan (1983). Journey to the Center of the Earth. "Michael Constantine, the dad to our cast-family, a gift to the written word, and always a friend," she wrote. A boxer in high school, he continued in the service. "His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle.". He also appeared as Dr. Chip Lakin in "Days of our Lives. He died on November 19, 2021 in Studio City, California, USA. He was voted one of the 9 Breakout Talents from the 2017 Tribeca Film Festival for his performance as Luke opposite Zoey Deutch in Flower (2017). Nominated for a Grammy, his songs like "Get at Me Dog" and "X Gon' Give It to Ya" made him a major fixture in the gritty 1990s rap scene. A graduate of Belmont HS in 1949 was followed by service in the US Marine Corps during the Korean War and earned the Purple Heart as a survivor of the Don Phillips was born on December 21, 1940 in the USA. She died on November 9, 2021 in Scotland, UK. Joe (1985), The Transformers (1984) and Dungeons & Dragons (1983). He rarely talks about his movie career, Graeme Edge was born on March 30, 1941 in Rocester, Staffordshire, England, UK. on channel KHJ-TV Los Angeles. He died on December 28, 2021 in Santa Monica, California, USA. He died on October 27, 2021 in Jacksonville, Florida, USA. He was an actor, known for The Young and the Restless (1973), JFK (1991) and Good Guys Wear Black (1978). Pickett was best known for his roles as Detective David Harper on "General Hospital" and as Frank Scanlon on its spinoff, "Port Charles." The controversial publisher came into prominence in the early 1970s when he created the pornographic magazine, Hustler. Additionally, we lost . Well, today your son grieves your loss and will miss our long talks, your laughter from your belly, and your very presence.". The hall of fame Major League Baseball manager is known best for leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to two World Series championships. (1963) and Beat-Club (1965). He was an actor and writer, known for Shake Back (2020), J Stone Feat. In 2021, Hollywood lost dozens of accomplished performers who've entertained audiences for years: legendary composer Stephen Sondheim, award-winning actress Cicely Tyson, rapper DMX, actress and. Mac Miller Hutchins was born in the Ukraine and began her career working on British documentary productions in Eastern Europe. "We, along with legions of ZZ Top fans around the world, will miss your steadfast presence, your good nature, and enduring commitment to providing that monumental bottom to the 'Top,' " the band wrote on its Facebook. She decided to call herself "Anne" when she enrolled in first grade at the Redemptorist Catholic School. "He was a national treasure who deeply relished his Canadian roots. He was 44 years old. show host for "David The Gladiator" show which was on Saturday nights from 8:00-10:00p.m. "We will forever be connected to that 'Blues Shuffle in C.' You will be missed greatly, amigo.". Phil Spector (Dec. 26, 1939-Jan. 17, 2021) (Nick Ut - Pool via Getty Images) Spector was considered a musical genius when it came to producing records, including "You've Lost That Lovin'. Focus on Sport/Getty He died in November 2021 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Vicki attended the University of Nebraska for one year before detouring to Hollywood, California. She died on December 15, 2021 in Garden City, Michigan, USA. As the anchor of Weekend Update from 1994 to 1997, he was taken off as anchor during the O.J. He had kept it private from his fans. Lisa Brown was born on August 2, 1954 in Kansas City, Missouri, USA. "He was diagnosed with this brutal, relentless form of malignant cancer only three weeks ago. Rapper DMX (born Earl Simmons) moved a generation thanks to the pain and anguish he put into all his songs. Olga Kennard, 98, Hungarian-born British crystallographer, founder of the Cambridge Crystallographic Data Centre. Celebrities who died in 2021. The renowned broadcaster had been on radio or TV since the 1950s speaking to all types of people, and was regarded as one of the best interviewers ever thanks to his friendly style with his subjects. ", "On behalf of the entire NFL family, we extend our condolences to Virginia, Mike, Joe and their families," said NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell following Madden's passing. Rice died on December 11 of complications from a stroke, according to her son. She was born on September 2, 1940 to Lawrence and Doris Trickett, in Kansas City, Kansas. "Thank you, Scolari, for every chat between set ups, every hug onscreen and off and every 'Oh, Jeez.' He died on November 13, 2021 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He gave us so much laughter and deserves a rest now. Before comedy clubs existed, Sahl began performing at the hungry i music club in San Francisco in the early 1950s. Holbrook died at his home in Beverly Hills on January 23. Lester Fisher was born on February 24, 1921 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He was married to Chantal Harvey Evans was born on January 7, 1941 in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. King died on January 23. He did not have to lie submerged in pain. After retiring he became a commentator on NFL telecasts where we found him in our homes for decades every Thanksgiving and Super Bowl. She was previously married to John Borland. Plummer's storied career was far-ranging, as he found acclaim on the stage, and both the small and big screens. The year took a lot from us, as the pandemic continued and the number of people who died from COVID in the US alone surpassed 800,000 in December. Basil Hoffman was an American character actor, known for his work, often in classic films, with distinguished film directors including Peter Bogdanovich, Mario Monicelli, Richard Benjamin, Carl Reiner (twice), Peter Medak (five times) and Alan J. Pakula (twice); Academy Award winners Ethan and Joel Jo-Carroll Dennison was born on December 16, 1923 in Florence, Arizona, USA. Themsie Times was born in 1951 in Gqeberha [formerly Port Elizabeth], South Africa. He was a writer and producer, known for Diff'rent Strokes (1978), Small Wonder (1985) and Goddess of Love (1988). Madden died on December 28, no cause was given. It left Flynt paralyzed with permanent spinal cord damage. The group was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2018. ", "Words cannot express the sadness we feel," Asner's official Twitter account read following his death. "A working actor for over six decades, her greatest pleasure was bringing joy to others through her storytelling both on screen and off. She was born Donna Lee Hickey, the daughter of a vaudevillian. "The only mercy it exhibited was its sharp and swift execution. Through his art and humanity, he touched all of our hearts and his legendary life will endure for all generations to come.". Archive Photos/Movie Pix via Getty Images, Stan Moore/Leigh Weiner/Walt Disney Television/Getty, Clarence Willaims III in "The Mod Squad. Then in 2003 Chiba found wide acclaim when he was cast in Quentin Tarantino's "Kill Bill" as Hanzo, a sushi owner who is actually master sword maker. 24 Girls Aloud star Sarah Harding was just 39 when she died in September 2021 Credit: PA Which celebrities died in 2021? He was an actor and producer, known for NCIS (2003), Bones (2005) and ER (1994). The show starred the actors as two friends who disguise themselves as women to live in the only apartment building they can afford: an all-female building. One of the founders of legendary 1980s hip-hop group, Digital Underground, Shock G (born Greg Jacobs) would be forever known to rap fans for his alter ego Humpty Hump, who was the inspiration for the rap anthem "The Humpty Dance.". On Jan. 16, McGee died in his sleep, a family spokesperson told Reuters . "We all know him as the Hall of Fame coach of the Oakland Raiders and broadcaster who worked for every major network, but more than anything, he was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.". She was previously married to Robert Prins. Throughout the latter half of the 20th century, Sondheim composed and wrote lyrics for several of Broadway's most original and iconic musicals, including "Company," "Follies," "Sweeney Todd," "Sunday in the Park with George," "Into the Woods," and "Assassins.". Leachman died of natural causes on January 27. He even choreographed the the dancing for the hit 1994 music video "Pure Love" by Crystal Waters. A post shared by Mario Van Peebles (@mariovanpeebles), The Emmy-winning actress was known best for her memorable roles in "Arrested Development" and "Archer" later in her career. She blazed so brightly. He was the third-longest-running Rolling Stones member, behind Jagger and Richards. He was an actor, known for Contract on Cherry Street (1977), The Clay Cole Show (1959) and Upbeat (1964). He was also nominated for an Oscar for his performance in 2007's "Into the Wild. Gabby Petito, 22, was found dead in September 2021. Starring in movies like 1971's "Walkabout," 1976's "Storm Boy," the "Crocodile Dundee" franchise, and 2002's "Rabbit-Proof Fence" made him a beloved actor in the country and brought a much-needed spotlight to the world on Aboriginal culture. His performances always stood out for his stilled acting, booming voice, and intensity which could spark at a moment's notice. He was a writer and producer, known for Full Frontal (1993), Dogstar (2006) and Whatever Happened to That Guy? He died on September 15, 2021 in Bath, England, UK. His last concert with the band took place in Miami on August 30, 2019. After wowing audiences on the Broadway stage in the mid-1960s (earning a Tony nomination along the way), Clarence Williams III found mainstream stardom playing Linc Hayes in the hit TV series "The Mod Squad," which ran from 1968 to 1973. Here are some highlights of Stephen Lawrence's work: composing over 300 songs and scores for Sesame Street resulting in three shared Emmy awards for "Outstanding Achievement in Music Direction and Composition"; composing the title song and several others for Free To BeYou And Me, the landmark Jeanine Ann Roose was born on October 24, 1937 in Los Angeles, California, USA. ZZ Top had a number of hits starting in the early 70s, including "Sharp Dressed Man" and "Legs.". For nearly 60 years Watts was the quiet backbone of one of the biggest bands in the world. Sondheim was one of the most treasured composers-lyricists that ever graced Broadway. This is a list of deaths of notable people, organised by year. He is known for Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse (2015), Compadres (2016), Camp Manna (2018) and Peter Aykroyd was born on November 19, 1955 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. He died on December 4, 2021 in Nashville Jonshel Alexander was born on February 26, 1999 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. Grodin's son, Nicholas, said his father's cause of death was bone marrow cancer, according to The New York Times. The comedic legend was best-known for roles on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," "The Golden Girls," and, in recent years, "Hot in Cleveland. "His message of triumph over struggle, his search for the light out of darkness, his pursuit of truth and grace brought us closer to our own humanity DMX was nothing less than a giant. David Fox was an acclaimed Canadian actor. He was previously married to Yvonne Marie Grace and DeLee Lively. She was born in Brooklyn on June 29, 1925, as Bernice Kamiat, to an Austrian Jewish father, Benjamin Kamiat, and a mother of Romanian Jewish descent, Flora (Schwartz). The versatile actress was known best for her comedic work, especially on TV ("The Mary Tyler Moore Show," "Malcolm and the Middle") and in Mel Brooks movies ("High Anxiety," and the memorable Frau Blcher in "Young Frankenstein"). Their father Joseph Robinson Senior and grandfather John were world champion wrestlers, and both brothers trained in wrestling and body-building. NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service. Her mother (who had long suffered from Perky, talented, blue-eyed redhead Cara Williams had acting aspirations from the get-go. She died on June 11, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The father of actor Robert Downey Jr., at five-years-old he made his screen debut in his father's 1970 movie "Pound" alongside his sister, Allyson, who was 7 at the time. Stockwell is known best for playing Admiral "Al" Calavicci in the hit sci-fi TV series "Quantum Leap" in the early 1990s. With nearly 40 novels published, Rice will go down as one of the most popular gothic writers of all time. Best known for her starring roles as Candy Pruitt in Here Come the Jason Hitch was previously married to Cassia Tavares. The self-proclaimed "Sex Symbol of Chinatown" was originally born in El Paso, Texas in 1930 and moved to Los Angeles during his early childhood. Focused on a lady's man (Van Peebles) who turns into a hero in the neighborhood after he goes on the run following an encounter with white police officers, the movie went on to earn over $15 million and proved to Hollywood that Black-focused stories could be profitable. "We ask that you respect our privacy at this time and we thank you for the love and light that all of you have shown him and us.". Larry King, Christopher Plummer and Cecily Tyson are among the celebrities who died in 2021, leaving those in their wake heartbroken. We love you.". "The dream became a reality and the reality became a nightmare for some. The smart and talented actress and playwright Linda Carlson was born in Minnesota of Swedish ancestry. In addition to a career on the stage and screen, Tommy was a jazz musician who played the trumpet and David "Dave" Draper was a bodybuilding champion noted for his blond hair and 24 inch. Reuven Bar-Yotam was born on December 15, 1935. and took home five Emmys over his career. He also found work as an actor, appeared in everything from "The Twilight Zone" and "Matlock," to William Friedkin's neo-noir "To Live and Die in LA" and two Paul Thomas Anderson movies ("Boogie Nights" and "Magnolia"). The artist died on November 26 at his home in Roxbury, Connecticut. A travel influencer and vlogger who traveled with Brian Laundrie since 2019, the pair traveled the country together, with Petito . The youngest of five children, he was raised by a retired United States Air Force captain father and a homemaker mother. He's best known for directing 1999's "Notting Hill." In 1952, he won the European Heavyweight title for the U.S. Army. Hello. "On a daily basis there were no boundaries to something positive, something about winning, that he could do.". Macdonald died on September 14 from cancer, which he had been battling for close to a decade, according to his longtime producing partner Lori Jo Hoekstra. Spector's daughter, Nicole Audrey Spector said he died due to complications of COVID-19. She was a writer and actress, known for Forgive Me (2013), The Candy Show (2012) and Big Pride (2020). Madden coached the Oakland Raiders to Super Bowl victory in 1971. He differed from other comedians, Joanna Cameron (born Patricia Kara Cameron) was an American actress and model, whose relatively brief acting career lasted from 1969 to 1980. Hutchins died shockingly on the set of her latest movie "Rust" when a prop gun fired by Alec Baldwin killed her and injured the director. A New York City native, Saviola graduated from the prestigious High School of Music and Art in Manhattan and dropped out of college after a year in order to learn acting. She was an actress, known for Dick Tracy (1950), The Jolson Story (1946) and Prehistoric Women (1950). Whatever generation you're in you came across the NFL Hall of Famer in one of these chapters in his life. He received an outstanding writing Emmy nomination with the rest of the writers of "SNL" in 1980. Samuel E. Wright's Trinidadian-accent turned Ariel's cautious sidekick in the 1989 animated movie into one of Disney's most memorable characters from that era of releases. Song like "I'm a Believer," "Last Train to Clarksville," and "Daydream Beliver" made Nesmith and the group the first big American boy band. The "Gone Girl" and "Cocktail" actor has died after being injured in a hit-and-run accident in New York. The rabbi-turned-comedian had a legendary career that included countless stops on the late night TV circuit, Emmy wins for his stand-up specials in the 1980s and even the star of 1988's "Caddyshack II.". As one of the faces of the "New Journalism" movement in the 1960s and 1970s, Didion's work became a major staple in the era. Learn about 829 historical figures, notable people and celebrities who died in 2021 like , Charlie Watts and John Madden. He was a composer, known for Journey Into Amazing Caves (2001), Ready, Steady, Go! Getty Images Beloved actress Betty White died on New Year's Eve 2021, her rep. Moving to Los Angeles in the late 2000s, she attended UCLA's Professional Producing program and was a graduate of the AFI Conservatory, which in 2019 named her a raising star. "Michael loved live music, cheering on his Clemson Tigers, and would often find himself in fun and unplanned adventures.". It also launched several sequels. Billy Hinsche was born on June 29, 1951 in Manila, Philippines. ", "In her final hours, I sat beside her hospital bed in awe of her accomplishments and her courage, awash in memories of a life that took us from the fog laced hills of the San Francisco Bay Area to the magical streets of New Orleans to the twinkling vistas of Southern California," her son, Christopher, wrote of her passing. The South African-born director was known for his work in movies, TV, and theatre. Val studied acting under the renowned Ralph Carmichael was born on May 27, 1927 in Quincy, Illinois, USA. With a passion of the game unlike any others, Madden was a unique ambassador of the game of football thanks to his exuberant bravado and simple explanations to elements of the game that can be very complex. She was previously married to Joe Maphis. F.W. With Asner's loud roar of a voice and stocky stature, he spent his career playing a wide range of characters that were often intimidating but over time would prove he had a kind center. The bassist, along with lead guitarist Billy Gibbons, were known best for sporting long beards and stetson hats. The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour. He died on May 26 after being hit by a car while biking, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. The latter, who was her faithful companion for nearly 14 years, died in January 2021. She was signed by a disco label in the late Wakefield Poole was born on February 24, 1936 in Salisbury, North Carolina, USA. - Photo - See our round-up of celebrities who have sadly died in 2021, from Captain Sir Tom Moore to former TOWIE star Mick Norcross to acclaimed chef Albert Roux Her first novel, "Interview with the Vampire," brought her instant fame and the book itself has become a classic. She is of Danish, Greek, English, and Welsh descent.Although best known as the devious Sue Ann Nivens on the classic Tiffini Hale was born in Palm Springs, California, USA as Tiffini Talia Hale. Hill died at his home in Houston, Texas, on July 28. Sally Ann Howes, the child actor who rose to fame in the cult film Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, died in her sleep on Dec. 19. He was previously married to Andi Francis , Marsha Garbowitz and Kathy Izzo. The Rocky Horror Picture Show. She was a writer, known for A Star Is Born (2018), A Star Is Born (1976) and Up Close & Personal (1996). Reese Witherspoon, who starred in "Big Little Lies" and Valle's 2014 movie "Wild" wrote on Twitter about the director's death: "My heart is broken. She was previously married to Dr. Eugene Richard Auger and Dr. James Rudolf Silber. She was an actress, known for Take the High Road (1980), Postmortem (1998) and BBC Sunday-Night Theatre (1950). He won a Tony in 1966 for his one-man stage show, "Mark Twain Tonight!" He died on November 25, 2021 in the USA. On it, King spoke to the most prominent figures of the time, including celebrities and presidents. He died on January 16 of natural causes according to California state prison officials inside the San Joaquin General Hospital. No cause was given. Williams died on June 4 due to colon cancer. "With infinite love we announce that Michael Nesmith has passed away this morning in his home, surrounded by family, peacefully and of natural causes," his family said in a statement to Rolling Stone. Joey Morgan was an actor born in Chicago, IL. Garson was known best for playing talent agent Stanford Blatch, best friend of Sarah Jessica Parker's Carrie Bradshaw, in the HBO series "Sex and the City.". The hall of fame player hit his 715th career home run in 1974, breaking the record Babe Ruth held for close to 33 years. His most recognizable role was playing Babe Ruth in 1993 classic "The Sandlot. Betty White, Michael K. Williams, Norm Macdonald, Cicely Tyson, and DMX died this year. He was a prominent founding member of both ACT UP and Queer Nation. He was a producer and actor, known for The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour (1988), Gallagher: An Uncensored Evening (1980) and Gallagher: Two Real (1981). [39] Per Kristoffersen, 85, Norwegian footballer ( Fredrikstad, national team ). He was 87 years old. Eddie Mekka was born on June 14, 1952 in Worcester, Massachusetts, USA. He died on December 28, 2021 in Pleasanton, California, USA. Always in our hearts. God we love her and know how lucky we are to have had her in our lives. Girls Aloud star Sarah Harding, comedian Sean Lock, Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts, musical great Stephen Sondheim and of course Prince Philip are among those who sadly died in 2021. The legendary actor Dilip Kumar, popular Hindi television actor Sidharth Shukla and actor Puneeth Rajkumar were among those who passed away. In June it was revealed that the cause of death was an accidental overdose. She was an actress, known for Man on Fire (2004), Carnival Nights (1978) and Bellas de noche (1975). "She called me son. She was an actress and writer, known for West Side Story (1961), Seems Like Old Times (1980) and Operation Petticoat (1977). "Today, the Leakes family is in deep pain with a broken heart. Sophie. And now he's awaken from the fame long live shock G Aka Humpty Hump and Rest In Peace my Brotha Greg Jacobs!!!". In 2009 he founded his production company, Feed Your Head Productions. Prince Philip, the husband to Queen Elizabeth II, became the longest-serving British consort in history. The veteran actor was beloved in the industry for his work on movies, TV, and the stage. Gina Krasley died on August 1, 2021 in Tuckerton, New Jersey, USA. Born in Saint Joseph's Hospital in downtown Houston, Texas, Scott Page-Pagter was born on February 13, 1957 in the USA. He died on December 26, 2021 in Cape Town, South Dick Carson was born on June 4, 1929 in Clarinda, Iowa, USA. He was previously married to Nomalizo Leah Shenxane. He was a producer, known for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (1993), BeetleBorgs (1996) and Power Rangers Turbo (1997). He was an actor, known for Never Say Never Again (1983), The Descent: Part 2 (2009) and Willow (1988). It resulted in Hill and the rest of his bandmates being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004. He was previously married to Linda Strain Pagter and Cheryl Murphy. Betty White was born in Oak Park, Illinois, to Christine Tess (Cachikis), a homemaker, and Horace Logan White, a lighting company executive for the Crouse-Hinds Electric Company. Clark never acted again in a major film, but continued on as musician playing in a number of Chicago bands. Started his acting career as a child actor, Stockwell starring alongside the likes of Frank Sinatra and Errol Flynn. The son of a signwriter, Bristol-born Robert John ('Bob') Baker studied painting and animation at art college. He died on November Young Dolph was born on July 27, 1985 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Jean-Marc Valle was a Canadian filmmaker, editor and screenwriter from Montreal. He was also a decent tenor whose voice was used for the part of Larry Sellers was a Native American actor and stuntman of Osage and Cherokee descent and an adopted member of the Lakota nation. Lists of deaths by year. He resides there with his wife Susan and his children. Gwyneth Guthrie was born on April 28, 1937 in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland, UK. "We are deeply saddened to report that Joan Didion died earlier this morning at her home in New York due to complications from Parkinson's disease," Knopf said in a statement shared with New Republic reporter Alex Shephard. He was previously married to Sigrid Insull and Marycarolyn Linda Elizabeth "MiMi" Hawkins. Photo Credit: Wikipedia. Dustin Diamond . Marilyn McLeod was a composer, known for Soul Plane (2004), Hey Good Looking! She was previously married to Brian Neary and Tom Nielsen. Edge was the drummer and last original member of the legendary rock band The Moody Blues. The veteran character actor was known best for playing Bond villain Mr. Big in 1973's James Bond movie "Live and Let Die" and Parker in the sci-fi classic "Alien.". Simpson: American Crime Story.". Brother of Dan Aykroyd, Peter was a former cast member and writer for "Saturday Night Live.". Williams began his career as a backup dancer for artists like George Michael and Madonna. And before movies, Donner made his mark in television, having directed the iconic "Twilight Zone" episode "Nightmare at 20,000 Feet," which featured William Shatner convinced a monster is on the wing of the airplane.