Celebrity Deaths 2011
| Anne Francis January 2 | John Dye January 10 | David Nelson January 11 | Susannah York January 15 | Jack Lalanne January 23 |
| Jane Russell February 28 | Michael Gough March 17 | Elizabeth Taylor March 23 | Michael Sarrazin April 17 | Elisabeth Sladen April 19 |
| Dana Wynter May 05 | Jeff Conaway May 27 | James Arness June 03 | Clarence Clemons June 18 | Peter Falk June 23 |
| Bubba Smith August 03 | Annette Charles August 03 | Francis Quinn August 08 | Cliff Robertson September 10 | Steve Jobs October 05 |
Full Answer
Who are some famous people that died in December?
December 17 – Kim Jong Il, Dictator – Supreme (tyranical) leader of Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (N. Korea) – age 69 December 24 – Cheetah, Chimpanzee Actor – beloved sidekick to Johnny Weissmuller’s “Tarzan” in the 1930’s – age 80
What famous person died from a heart attack?
Mar 15 Marty Marion, American baseball shortstop and manager (MLB All-Star 1943–50; NL MVP 1944; St. Louis Cardinals), dies from a heart attack at 93 Mar 15 Nate Dogg [Nathaniel Dwayne Hale], American rapper ("Regulate"), dies from heart failure related to multiple strokes at 41
Who are the actors that died in Harry Potter?
Feb 16 Alfred Burke, British actor (Public Eye, Backfire, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets), dies of a chest infection at 92 Feb 17 Egbert van Paridon, Dutch actor and director (Flodder, The Assault), dies at 90
Who are the top 10 actors of all time?
1 Andy Whitfield 2 Elizabeth Taylor 3 Peter Falk 4 Sidney Lumet 5 Jeff Conaway 6 James Arness 7 Michael Gough 8 Pete Postlethwaite 9 Anne Francis 10 Harry Morgan More items...
What famous person died 2011?
Celebs who died in 2011 include Amy Winehouse, Elizabeth Taylor, Steve Jobs, Ryan Dunn, Randy Savage, and more.
What celebrities died in the 2010's?
Date of Death between 2010-01-01 and 2010-12-31 (Sorted by Popularity Ascending)Dixie Carter. Actress | Designing Women. ... Leslie Nielsen. Actor | Airplane! ... Dennis Hopper. Actor | Easy Rider. ... Corey Haim. Actor | The Lost Boys. ... Jean Simmons. Actress | Guys and Dolls. ... Tony Curtis. ... Rue McClanahan. ... Gloria Stuart.More items...
What famous people died 2012?
Remembering Etta James, Don Cornelius, Whitney Houston, Anthony Shadid, Adrienne Rich, Dick Clark, Donna Summer, Nora Ephron, Andy Griffith, Gore Vidal, Dave Brubeck and others who died this year.
Who died in June 2011?
Ray Bryant, 79, American jazz pianist, after long illness. Mark Cooney, 60, American football player (Green Bay Packers). Ron Dunn, 83, Australian rules footballer. Willem Duys, 82, Dutch radio and television presenter and record producer, infection.
Who died in 2008 Famous?
Celebrity Deaths 2008Suzanne Pleshette January 19Heath Ledger January 22Bo Diddley June 2Tim Russert June 13Estelle Getty July 22Paul Newman September 26
What famous person died in 2014?
Celebrity Deaths 2014Russell Johnson January 16Dave Madden January 16Philip Seymour Hoffman February 02Jim Lange February 25David Brenner March 15James Rebhorn March 21Casey Kasem June 15Eli Wallach June 24Meshach Taylor June 28Bob Crewe September 11Geoffrey Holder October 05Marcia Strassman October 25
Who died in 2013 Famous?
Celebrity Deaths 2013Patti Page January 01Ned Wertimer January 08Conrad Bain January 14Roger Ebert April 04Margaret Thatcher April 08Annette Funicello April 08James Gandoifini June 19Cory Monteith July 13Dennis Farina July 22Marcia Wallace October 25Jane Kean November 26Paul Walker November 30
Who died in 2009?
Celebrity Deaths 2009Pat Hingle January 4Ricardo Montalban January 14James Whitmore February 6Ron Silver March 15Natasha Richardson March 18David Carradine June 3Farrah Fawcett June 25Michael Jackson June 25John Hughes August 06Edward “Ted” Kennedy August 25Patrick Swayze September 14Connie Hines December 18
How many celebrities died in 2015?
Celebrity Deaths 2015Donna Douglas January 01Rod Taylor January 07Lesley Gore February 16Suzanne Crough April 27B.B. King May 14Mary Ellen Trainor June 8Frank Gifford Aug. 09Dean Jones Sept. 01Maureen O'Hara Oct. 24Robert Loggia Dec. 4Martin Brooks Dec. 7
Who died November 2011?
November 2011Gumaa Al-Shawan, 74, Egyptian intelligence agent.Cahit Aral, 84, Turkish engineer and politician, Minister of Industry and Commerce (1983–1987).Fanny Edelman, 100, Argentine politician, President of the PCA.Sam Fink, 95, American calligrapher.Richard Gordon, 85, British horror film producer.More items...
Who died in September 2011?
Walter Bonatti, 81, Italian mountain climber. John Calley, 81, American movie studio executive. Wilma Lee Cooper, 90, American country music singer, natural causes. Sam DeLuca, 75, American football player and broadcaster (New York Jets), pancreatic cancer.
Who died Dec 2011?
Harry Morgan, 96, American actor (M*A*S*H, Dragnet, December Bride), pneumonia. Elizabeth Ann Ray, 98, American USAF officer. Jerry Robinson, 89, American comic book artist (Batman) and reputed creator of The Joker. Charlie Russell, 74, Canadian country music DJ.
What celebrities died in 2011?
Celebs who died in 2011 include Amy Winehouse, Elizabeth Taylor, ...
How did Randy Savage die?
5/20/11 - "Macho Man" Randy Savage (real name Randall Mario Poffo) died this morning due to injuries from a car accident after suffering a heart attack while driving in Tampa, Florida. The pro-wrestler was popular for over twenty years on the WWE, WCW and TNA wrestling programs, He was champion over twenty times in multiple wrestling circuits and programs. He was also famous for his ring attire and his legendary catchphrase, "Ohhhh Yeahhh."
How did Honey West die?
1/3/11: Best known for her roles in the 1950s science-fiction film "Forbidden Planet" and the 1960s television series âHoney West,â died on complications from pancreatic cancer. She was 80.
What happened to TV on the radio bassist?
4/20/2011: After a battle with lung cancer, TV on the Radio bassist Gerard Smith passed away. The band is currently touring but will be canceling their five upcoming tour dates.
How old was Randy Savage?
He was also famous for his ring attire and his legendary catchphrase, "Ohhhh Yeahhh.". Age: Dec. at 59 (1952-2011) More Randy Savage.
What movies did Pete Postlethwaite play?
Remembered for roles in James and the Giant Peach, Romeo and Juliet, Brassed Off , and nominated for an Oscar for In the Name of the Father. Once called by Steven Spielberg as "the greatest actor in the world.". For more of his films, check out the Pete Postlethwaite filmography.
What happened to Pete Postlethwaite?
1/3/11: Academy Award nominated actor succumbed to cancer after months of treatment. Remembered for roles in James and the Giant Peach, Romeo and Juliet, Brassed Off, and nominated for an Oscar for In the Name of the Father. Once called by Steven Spielberg as "the greatest actor in the world." For more of his films, check out the Pete Postlethwaite filmography.
Who died in 2012?
2012 picked up where 2011 left off, with the January death of Joe Paterno and the shocking February death of Whitney Houston.
How old was Jack Lalanne when he said "I can't die"?
It would ruin my image!”. That was the frequent quip of fitness guru JACK LaLANNE, who finally went to that great locker room in the sky on January 23rd. He was 96 years old. LaLanne preached fitness and good nutrition on his own TV show in the 1950s, long before they were mainstream ideas.
How old was Betty Ford when she died?
She later founded the Betty Ford Center, the substance abuse clinic that has since treated thousands of people. Betty Ford died on July 8, 2011. Born during World War I, she was 93 years old.
How did Elizabeth Taylor die?
Elizabeth Taylor. Hollywood grande dame ELIZABETH TAYLOR was 79 when she died of congestive heart failure on March 23rd. Taylor spent six decades in the movies, starting with There’s One Born Every Minute in 1942 (she was 10) and wrapping up with the TV movie These Old Broads in 2001.
Who ended 60 minutes?
Andy Rooney. For three decades, ANDY ROONEY ended the TV show 60 Minutes with his irascible comments about everything from the contents of his desk drawer to the death of Kurt Cobain. Rooney finally stepped down with a final regular commentary on October 2, 2011.
Who is Jack Kevorkian?
The man known as “Dr. Death,” JACK KEVORKIAN, himself passed away on June 3, 2011. He was 83. Kevorkian was a firm supporter of an individual’s right to die — so firm that he helped more than 130 terminally ill people end their own lives between 1990 and 1999.
2. Ryan Dunn
Ryan Dunn (June 11, 1977 - June 20, 2011) was an American reality television personality, actor and stunt man. He was a member of the Jackass and Viva La Bam crew. Ryan Matthew Dunn was born in Medina, Ohio, to Linda Sue (Reese) and Ronald James Dunn. He came to prominence as a member of the CKY ...
3. Farley Granger
Farley Earle Granger was born in 1925 in San Jose, California, to Eva (Hopkins) and Farley Earle Granger, who owned an automobile dealership. Right out of high school, he was brought to the attention of movie producer Samuel Goldwyn, who cast him in a small role in The North Star (1943). He followed...
4. Anne Francis
Anne Francis got into show business quite early in life. She was born on September 16, 1930 in Ossining, New York (which is near Sing Sing prison), the only child of Phillip Ward Francis, a businessman/salesman, and the former Edith Albertson. A natural little beauty, she became a John Robert Powers ...
5. Peter Falk
Peter Michael Falk was born on September 16, 1927, in New York City, New York. At the age of 3, his right eye was surgically removed due to cancer. He graduated from Ossining High School, where he was president of his class. His early career choices involved becoming a certified public accountant, ...
6. Sidney Lumet
Sidney Lumet was a master of cinema, best known for his technical knowledge and his skill at getting first-rate performances from his actors -- and for shooting most of his films in his beloved New York. He made over 40 movies, often complex and emotional, but seldom overly sentimental. Although ...
7. James Arness
American leading man famed as the star of one of the longest-running shows in U.S. television history, Gunsmoke (1955). Born of Norwegian heritage (the family name, Aurness, had formerly been Aursness) in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Rolf and Ruth Duesler Aurness. His father was a traveling salesman ...
8. Pete Postlethwaite
An oddly fascinating bloke with prominent bony cheeks and rawboned figure, Peter William (Pete) Postlethwaite was born on February 16, 1946 and was a distinguished character actor on stage, TV and film. Growing up the youngest of four siblings in a Catholic family in Warrington, Lancashire (near ...
1. Randy Savage
One of the most colorful wrestlers in and out of the ring, Randy "Macho Man" Savage became a larger-than-life pop icon along with other wrestling superstars, such as "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, Hulk Hogan, Jimmy Snuka (aka "Superfly Jimmy Snuka"), Jesse Ventura and Dwayne Johnson (aka "The Rock"). When ...
2. Frances Bay
Cute, tiny, and prolific little old lady character actress Frances Bay worked constantly in both films and TV shows alike after making her debut at the age of 59 in life with a small part in the comedy Foul Play (1978) in 1978. She frequently portrayed eccentric elderly women and good-hearted ...
3. John Neville
When he was in his early sixties, Terry Gilliam cast him in the title role of The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988). Although the film was a financial failure, his starring role in this major production, as well as his fine performance, led to an explosion in his career. He has since had ...
4. Pete Postlethwaite
An oddly fascinating bloke with prominent bony cheeks and rawboned figure, Peter William (Pete) Postlethwaite was born on February 16, 1946 and was a distinguished character actor on stage, TV and film. Growing up the youngest of four siblings in a Catholic family in Warrington, Lancashire (near ...
5. Elisabeth Sladen
Elisabeth Sladen was born in Liverpool, England. She attended drama school for two years before joining the local repertory theatre in her home town of Liverpool. She met actor Brian Miller during her first production there and they were later married after meeting again in Manchester, three years ...
6. Bubba Smith
The athletically gifted 6' 7" Charles Aaron "Bubba" Smith played defensive end / defensive tackle for the National Football League's Baltimore Colts (1967-1971), Oakland Raiders (1973-1974), and Houston Oilers (1975-1976). After the conclusion of his football career, Smith moved into a TV & film ...
7. Sid Melton
Sid Melton was born on May 22, 1917 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA as Sidney Meltzer. He was an actor and director, known for Captain Midnight (1954), The Golden Girls (1985) and The Steel Helmet (1951). He was married to Jody Lee Myers. He died on November 3, 2011 in Burbank, California...
Who died on Jan 10?
Jan 10 Margaret Whiting, American singer (It Might As Well Be Spring, Time After Time), dies at 86
How did Alfred Burke die?
Feb 16 Alfred Burke, British actor (Public Eye, Backfire, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets), dies of a chest infection at 92
What happened to Loleatta Holloway?
Mar 11 Loleatta Holloway, American disco singer ("Love Sensation"), dies of heart failure at 64. Mar 12 [Augustus] Owsley Stanley III, American audio engineer and LSD cook who worked with the Grateful Dead, dies in a car crash in Australia at 76.
What did David Mason die from?
Apr 29 David Mason, British orchestral, solo and session trumpet player (The Beatles "Penny Lane"), dies of leukemia at 85
How did Eddie Kirkland die?
Feb 27 Eddie Kirkland, Jamaican-American blues guitarist, singer and harmonica player (Have Mercy On Me), dies in a car accident at 87
How did Trevor Bailey die?
Feb 10 Trevor Bailey, English cricket all-rounder, writer and broadcaster (61 Tests, top score 134, 132 wickets; BBC), dies in a fire in his retirement flat at 87
What disease did Betty Hicks die from?
Feb 20 Betty Hicks, American golfer, author (US Open runner-up 1948, 54), dies of Alzheimer's disease at 90
Died January 2011
Singer / songwriter, best known for the hit songs Stuck In The Middle With You and Baker Street
Died March 2011
Singer with The Hues Corporation who had the 1974 hit disco song Rock The Boat
Died June 2011
Singer / songwriter (pop / soft rock) who had the 1977 hit song Lonely Boy