celebrity deaths

Iconic musician Percy Sledge died at age 74 on April 14.

James Best, best known for playing sheriff Rosco P Coltrane on the Dukes of Hazzard TV show has died. He passed away at a hospice in Hickory, North Carolina from pneumonia at age 88.

It’s another sad day for The Simpsons and the world at large, as series executive producer Al Jean confirmed news that co-creator Sam Simon passed away on Sunday, at the age of 59, in Los Angeles. The Emmy-winning Simon had also written for such TV legends as Taxi and Cheers, battling a cancer diagnosis since 2012.

Dr Spock will not only live long and prosper, he'll live forever in Canada. The country is paying tribute to Leonard Nimoy and his famous Star Trek character by 'Spocking' their five dollar bills.

The late, great Leonard Nimoy, who died earlier today at the age of 83, will always be Mr. Spock, second-in-command of the USS Enterprise under Captain James T. Kirk. For a long time, Nimoy was not okay with this. And then, over the years, he embraced the character that defined his career and inspired an entire generation of fans (many of whom became scientists, engineers, and astronauts). But Nimoy didn't just sit back and rest on his Vulcan laurels. When he wasn't wearing those pointy ears, Nimoy was acting, directing, writing, singing, and lending his likeness and distinctive voice to commercials and TV specials. He was a real Hollywood renaissance man, dabbling in high art, low art, and everything in-between.

Legendary singer-songwriter, Lesley Gore, died of lung cancer at the age of 68.

We’re saddened to report that Edward Herrmann, best known for roles in ‘Gilmore Girls’ and horror classic ‘The Lost Boys,’ has passed away this morning at the age of 71. Herrmann’s career spanned over 40 years, from his role in 1973's ‘The Paper Chase,’ to more recently starring in the ‘Town That Dreaded Sundown’ remake. On the last day of 2014, we’ve lost yet another great actor.

A Hollywood icon has passed away. Actress Luise Rainer died at age 104.

One of the most unique rock and roll performers of all time, Joe Cocker has died at age 70. I was always amazed at his song interpretations and onstage energy...truly a one-of-a-kind rocker!

Ryan Knight, a cast member on both 2010's 'The Real World: New Orleans' and later 'The Challenge,' reportedly died at age 29.

It is with a heavy heart that we report that Diem Brown has lost her battle with cancer and has died at 32.

Adding further to the tragedy that was Robin William's death earlier this year is the new information that the comedian may have had a disease known as Lewy body dementia, which may have contributed to his ultimate decision to commit suicide.