Celebrity deaths 2021: All the actors, singers and more we lost this year

Betty White

Jan. 17, 1922-Dec. 31, 2021

Beloved actress Betty White died on New Year’s Eve 2021, her rep confirmed.

“Even though Betty was about to be 100, I thought she would live forever,” her agent and close friend Jeff Witjas said in a statement to People.

“I will miss her terribly and so will the animal world that she loved so much. I don’t think Betty ever feared passing because she always wanted to be with her most beloved husband, Allen Ludden. She believed she would be with him again.”

White passed away at age 99, just weeks shy of her 100th birthday.

Jason Hitch

1976-Dec. 14, 2021

Jason Hitch, one of the stars of the second season of the TLC series “90 Day Fiancé,” died due to complications from COVID-19, according to the reality star’s sister.

Hitch — who was not vaccinated against the virus — passed away at the age of 45 in the ICU of an undisclosed Florida hospital. Hitch’s family was reportedly by his bedside for his final moments, holding his hands.

Virgil Abloh

Sept. 30, 1980-Nov. 28, 2021

Virgil Abloh, the fashion designer who founded Louis Vuitton’s Off-White label, died on Nov. 28 after losing a two-year battle with cancer.

The LVMH fashion house revealed that the 41-year-old suffered from cardiac angiosarcoma, a rare and aggressive cancer, which he was privately diagnosed with in 2019.

Young Dolph

July 27, 1985-Nov. 17, 2021

Adolph Robert Thornton Jr., better known as rapper Young Dolph, was reportedly shot and killed in his native Memphis, Tenn., on Nov. 17.

Local station FOX13 reported that his death was confirmed by three independent law enforcement sources.

The 36-year-old rapper allegedly walked into the shop Makeda’s Butter Cookies to buy cookies when an unidentified person drove up and shot him, the store’s owner, Maurice Hill, recounted to the station, based on employees’ accounts of the incident.

Mark Howard

Captain Mark Howard, star of the first season of Bravo’s “Below Deck Mediterranean,” died in October at age 65. The cause of his death was not immediately made public.

“Our thoughts and sincerest sympathies are with the family and friends of the respected Captain Mark Howard,” Bravo wrote in a statement on Instagram. “As the captain of the first season of ‘Below Deck Med,’ he will always be remembered for his many contributions and mentorship and will forever remain part of the Bravo family.”

Peter Scolari

Sept. 12, 1955-Oct. 22, 2021

Willie Garson

Feb. 20, 1964-Sept. 21, 2021

Willie Garson, best known for his portrayal of Stanford Blatch in “Sex and the City,” died at the age of 57 on Sept. 21. Prior to his death, Garson had returned to NYC to reprise his beloved character in the upcoming “SATC” revival, “And Just Like That.”

Despite all of his career success, Garson’s favorite role in life was being a dad. The actor raved about his “special” son, Nathan, whom he adopted in 2009, during an interview with Page Six last year.

“He’s an adult and soon to be taking care of me which is really why I got him to be honest,” Garson said at the time. “He’s lovely and a really special guy. He’s wonderful and he’s in college in Ohio.”

Norm Macdonald

Oct. 17, 1959-Sept. 14, 2021

Comedian and “Saturday Night Live” star Norm Macdonald died after a private nine-year battle with cancer in September. He was 61.

He was most proud of his comedy,” his friend Lori Jo Hoekstra, who was also his longtime producing partner, said. “He never wanted the diagnosis to affect the way the audience or any of his loved ones saw him. Norm was a pure comic. He once wrote that ‘a joke should catch someone by surprise, it should never pander.’ He certainly never pandered.”

She added, “Norm will be missed terribly.”

Michael K. Williams

1966-2021

“The Wire’’ actor Michael K. Williams was found dead of a suspected heroin overdose in his Brooklyn penthouse Monday, Sept. 6, law-enforcement sources told The Post.

Williams, 54, was discovered unconscious in the dining room of his luxury Williamsburg pad with what appeared to be heroin on the kitchen table, sources said.

The actor was pronounced dead by authorities at 2:12 p.m., sources said — adding that it appeared the TV star had fatally OD’d.

“No foul play indicated,” a police source said. “No forced entry, the apartment was in order.”

Sarah Harding

1981-2021

Girls Aloud singer Sarah Harding died after a year-long battle with breast cancer on Sept. 5, 2021. She was 39 years old.

Harding’s mom, Marie, announced the sad news on the singer’s Instagram page the same day.

“Many of you will know of Sarah’s battle with cancer and that she fought so strongly from her diagnosis until her last day. She slipped away peacefully this morning.”

Gregg Leakes

Aug 18, 1955-Sept. 1, 2021

“Real Housewives of Atlanta” star NeNe Leakes’ husband, Gregg Leakes, died of cancer on Sept. 1, 2021. He was 66 years old.

A rep for the couple said in a statement that Gregg passed away “in his home surrounded by all of his children, very close loved ones and wife.”

Gregg was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer in 2018, but was deemed cancer free following six months of chemotherapy. In June 2021, however, NeNe confirmed that her husband’s cancer had returned.

Charlie Watts

June 2, 1941-Aug. 24, 2021

Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts died in a London hospital on Aug. 24, 2021. He was 80 years old.

The musician pulled out of the band’s rescheduled US tour earlier in August after he underwent an unspecified but “completely successful” medical procedure.

“Charlie was a cherished husband, father and grandfather,” a spokesperson said in a statement following his death, adding that he was “one of the greatest drummers of his generation.”

Jackie Mason

June 9, 1928-July 24, 2021

Iconic Borscht Belt comedian Jackie Mason died on July 24 at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan surrounded by his wife, Jyll, and a few friends. He was 93 years old.

Biz Markie

April 8, 1964-July 16, 2021

Legendary New York rapper Biz Markie, famous for his hit “Just a Friend,” died on July 16 after a battle with complications from diabetes. The artist, born Marcel Theo Hall, passed away in a Baltimore hospital with his wife by his side. He was 57.

Jeff LaBar

November 9, 1945 - July 11, 2021

Jeff LaBar, the longtime guitarist for the glam metal band Cinderella, died at his Nashville home on July 11, from undisclosed reasons, his family shared. He was 58.

Charlie Robinson

November 9, 1945 - July 11, 2021

Actor Charlie Robinson died July 11 from a cardiac arrest and organ failure due to septic shock and metastatic adenocarcinoma, a type of cancer, at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles. Over the course of his 50-year career, Robinson played various roles, including Mac on “Night Court.” He was 75.

Chick Vennera

March 27, 1947 - July 7, 2021

Actor Chick Vennera passed away in his home in Burbank, Calif. at 74 years old after a battle with cancer. The multi-talented actor was best known for his recurring role as Enrique/Pepe on “The Golden Girls” and disco performance in the 1970s “Thank God It’s Friday.”

Dilip Kumar

Dec. 11, 1922-July 7, 2021

Bollywood icon Dilip Kumar, considered the “Tragedy King” of Hindi cinema, died July 7 after struggling with a prolonged illness. Kumar — whose career spanned over six decades and included more than 60 films such as “Shaheed” and “Andaz” — was hospitalized twice in June from breathlessness before he passed. He was 98 years old.

Robert Downey Sr.

June 24, 1936 - July 7, 2021

Robert Downey Sr., the filmmaker, actor and father of Robert Downey Jr., died in his sleep July 7 – one month after celebrating his 85th birthday. The actor, best known for his appearances had been battling Parkinson’s disease for more than 5 years.

Downey Jr., 56, called his father a “true maverick” who remained “remarkably optimistic” in his tribute.

Matima "Swavy" Miller

TikTok star Matima Miller, better known as Swavy and Babyface.S, died July 6 after being fatally gunned down in the Southbridge neighborhood of Wilmington. Miller, who boasted over 2.3 million followers on his dancing account, was 19.

Suzzanne Douglas

April 12, 1957 - July 6, 2021

Longtime actress Suzzanne Douglas, known for her roles both on and off-Broadway, died at her home in Martha’s Vineyard after complications from cancer on July 6. Douglas, who starred in the WB sitcom “The Parent ‘Hood,” had revealed in January that “two life-threatening cancers” had changed her world. She was 64.

William Smith

March 24, 1933 - July 5, 2021

William Smith, best known for his tough-guy roles in “Hawaii Five-O” and “Laredo,” died July 5 at the Picture and Television Country House and Hospital in Woodland Hills. He was 88.

Richard Donner

April 24, 1930-July 5, 2021

Director Richard Donner died at the age of 91 of an unrevealed cause on July 5. Donner was best known for his role in directing star-studded films such as “Superman,” “The Goonies” and “Lethal Weapon.”

Daniel Mickelson

October 4, 1997 - July 4, 2021

Daniel Mickelson, a rising actor and older brother of model Meredith Mickelson, passed away July 4 at 23 years old, his sister revealed. Mickelson was best known for his roles in the 2017 TV show “Mani” and had also announced the launch of his own clothing line back in January.

His death prompted an emotional response from several celebrities including supermodel Kaia Gerber and Patrick Schwarzenegger.

Stuart Damon

Feb. 5, 1937 - June 29, 2021

Soap opera star Stuart Damon passed away on June 29 at the age of 84. Damon, who played Dr. Alan Quartermaine on “General Hospital,” had suffered from renal failure for several years.

“He loved playing Alan and was always so appreciative of that role and that job. It was his passion,” Damon’s son Christopher told Los Angeles station ABC7.

Johnny Solinger

Aug. 7, 1965-June 26, 2021

Former Skid Row singer Johnny Solinger reportedly died on June 26 at the age of 55. The news came about a month after he told fans that he’d been diagnosed with liver failure, according to reports.

The band, which Solinger was a part of from 1999 to 2015, posted a tribute to Solinger that read in part, “We are saddened to hear the news of our brother Johnny Solinger. Our thoughts are with his family, friends and fans.”

Gift of Gab

1971- June 18, 2021

Gift of Gab,  the co-founder of rap duo Blackalicious, died at the age of 50 on June 18. The rapper died of natural causes though he had been suffering from kidney problems, which required him to be on dialysis several times a week.

Clarence Williams III

Clarence Williams III, who broke new ground as “hippie” Detective Linc Hayes on “The Mod Squad” from 1968 to 1973, died in his home in Los Angeles on June 4 after a battle with colon cancer. He was 81.

Ray MacDonnell

March 5, 1928-June 10, 2021

Emmy winner Ray MacDonnell, best known for playing Dr. Joe Martin on the ABC soap opera “All My Children” for more than four decades, died of natural causes at his Chappaqua, NY, home on June 10. He was 93 years old.

Ernie Lively

Jan. 29, 1947-June 3, 2021

Ernie Lively, an actor, acting coach and the father of “Gossip Girl” star Blake Lively, died on June 3 at the age of 74. Ernie — who entered showbiz in the 1970s and played Blake’s father in two “Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants” movies — died from cardiac complications, his family announced (via The Hollywood Reporter).

Ernie and wife Elaine Lively’s children — Blake, “Teen Witch” star Robyn Lively, Lori Lively, Jason Lively and Eric Lively — are all actors as well.

Arlene Golonka

Jan. 23, 1936-May 31, 2021

Sitcom veteran Arlene Golonka passed away on May 31 at the age of 85. The Chicago native, known for portraying Millie Swanson in the 1968 to 1971 series “Mayberry R.F.D.,” had suffered from Alzheimer’s disease, her niece told Variety.

Gavin MacLeod

Feb. 28, 1931-May 29, 2021

“The Love Boat” star Gavin MacLeod, who played Captain Stubing on the famed series after roles on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” and “McHale’s Navy,” died on May 29. He was 90 years old.

“My heart is broken,” “Mary Tyler Moore” star Ed Asner posted on Twitter. “Gavin was my brother, my partner in crime (and food) and my comic conspirator.”

B.J. Thomas

Aug. 7, 1942- May 29, 2021

Grammy winner B.J. Thomas died in May at the age of 78. The singer, known for hits such as “Hooked on a Feeling” and “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head,” announced in March that he had been diagnosed with lung cancer.

Robert Hogan

Sept. 28, 1933-May 27, 2021

TV actor Robert Hogan, best known for his roles on “Peyton Place,” “Law & Order” and HBO’s “The Wire,” died on May 27 after complications from pneumonia. Hogan, who was 87 years old at the time of his death, had been diagnosed with vascular Alzheimer’s in 2013.

Kevin Clark

December 3, 1988-May 26, 2021

Kevin Clark, the child actor who played Freddy “Spazzy McGee” Jones in the 2003 film “School of Rock,” died after being fatally struck by a car while riding his bicycle. He was 32.

Lois De Banzie

May 4, 1930-May 26, 2021

Lois De Banzie, a Tony-nominated actress best known for the films “Annie” and “Sister Act,” has died. She was 90 years old.

Samuel E. Wright

November 20, 1946-May 25, 2021

Samuel E. Wright, the legendary voice of the crab Sebastian in “The Little Mermaid” and Mufasa in Broadway’s “The Lion King,” died at his home in Walden, New York. He was 74.

Mark York

November 17, 1965- May 19, 2021

Mark York, known for his performance as Billy Merchant opposite Steve Carell on “The Office,” died in May at the age of 55. The actor and inventor passed away “following a brief and unexpected illness,” according to an obituary posted by Kreitzer Funeral Home in Ohio, his home state.

Charles Grodin

April 21, 1935-May 18, 2021

Iconic Hollywood actor Charles Grodin died of bone marrow cancer at his home in Wilton, Conn., on May 18. Known best for his comedic deadpan, Grodin starred in movies such as “Heartbreak Kid,” “Midnight Run” and “Beethoven.” He was 86.

Norman Lloyd

Nov. 8, 1914-May 11, 2021

Actor Norman Lloyd, best known for his roles in films such as “Dead Poets Society” and “St. Elsewhere,” died at the age of 106 of May 11. He reportedly died in his sleep at his Los Angeles home.

Lloyd Price

March 9, 1933-May 10, 2021

Lloyd Price, an early rock ‘n roll star and singer-songwriter, died of complications from diabetes on May 10, his wife confirmed. Lloyd was best known for his up-tempo hits such as “Lawdy Miss Clawdy,” “Personality” and the semi-forbidden “Stagger Lee.” He was 88.

Tawny Kitaen

Aug. 5, 1961-May 7, 2021

Actress Tawny Kitaen, best known for her role in 1984’s “Bachelor Party” starring Tom Hanks and for turns in numerous music videos including Whitesnake’s “Is This Love” and “Here I Go Again,” died in Newport Beach, Calif., on May 7. She was 59 years old.

Oympia Dukakis

June 20, 1931-May 1, 2021

Olympia Dukakis, Hollywood’s favorite late bloomer best known for her Oscar-winning turn in 1987’s “Moonstruck,” died at the age of 89 on May 1. Dukakis, a cousin of former Massachusetts Gov. Michael Dukakis, died at her home in New York City.

John Paragon

December 9, 1954 - April 2021

John Paragon, known for his performance as the blue-faced genie Jambi on “Pee-wee’s Playhouse” died in April at the age of 66. His death was confirmed in June by TMZ, although no official cause has been revealed.

Frank McRae

March 18, 1941-April 29, 2021

Action star Frank McRae, who appeared in films such as “License To Kill” and “Last Action Hero,” died of a heart attack on April 29. He was 80.

Johnny Crawford

“The Rifleman” actor Johnny Crawford died at the age of 75 after battling COVID and pneumonia. News of the actor’s death was confirmed in late April.

Alber Elbaz

June 12, 1961-April 24, 2021

Fashion designer Alber Elbaz, formerly of the French design house Lanvin, died on April 24 at the age of 59. His cause of death was COVID-19, the New York Times reported, citing Richemont, the company backing Elbaz’s new AZ Factory fashion brand.

Jim Steinman

November 1, 1947- April 19, 2021

Jim Steinman, the Grammy-winning hitmaker behind some of pop music’s most epic ballads, died in April at the age of 73.

Steinman passed away on Monday, April 19, in Connecticut, according to TMZ. Steinman had collaborated on chart-toppers for Meat Loaf and Celine Dion.

Les McKeown

Nov. 12, 1955-April 20, 2021

Scottish pop artist Les McKeown, the former lead vocalist for the Bay City Rollers, died at the age of 65 on April 20. His family did not disclose the cause of death and asked for “privacy after the shock of our profound loss.”

Black Rob

June 8, 1968-April 17, 2021

Harlem rapper Black Rob, best known for his 2000 hit “Whoa,” died in April at the age of 51. His passing was confirmed by former label mate Mark Curry.

Helen McCrory

August 17, 1968- April 16, 2021

Helen McCrory, who appeared in the Harry Potter and James Bond film franchises, died in April at the age of 52.

McCrory’s husband, Damian Lewis, confirmed the actress had passed away peacefully after a battle with cancer.

Joseph Siravo

Feb. 12, 1957-April 11, 2021

“Jersey Boys” and “The Sopranos” actor Joseph Siravo passed away after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was 64.

“I was by his side when my dear father passed away this morning, peacefully, in his beloved Treehouse,” wrote Siravo’s daughter Allegra Okarmus on Instagram. “We are both so lucky to be so intensely loved. I am so immensely grateful to have had him here on earth and I know that he hasn’t gone very far.”

Barbara Shelley

Feb. 13, 1932-Jan. 4, 2021

Barbara Shelley — the British horror film icon known as the “Queen of Hammer” for her work in 1950s and 1960s Hammer Horror films — died on Jan. 4 at the age of 88. According to her agent, the actress had contracted COVID-19, but, “It wasn’t the COVID that took her, she had underlying issues.”

DMX

December 18, 1970- April 9, 2021

Rapper DMX died on April 9 at the age of 50. The legendary performer, who was born Earl Simmons, had suffered a drug overdose earlier in the month that left him in a “vegetative state.”

“Earl was a warrior who fought till the very end,” his family said in a statement to Page Six. “He loved his family with all of his heart and we cherish the times we spent with him. Earl’s music inspired countless fans across the world and his iconic legacy will live on forever.”

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

June 10, 1921- April 9, 2021

Britain’s Prince Philip died on April 9 at the age of 99. The husband of Queen Elizabeth II “passed away peacefully” at Windsor Castle, Buckingham Palace announced at the time.

Philip, the longest-serving royal consort in British history, was married to Elizabeth for 73 years and was the father to the royal heir Prince Charles. The Duke of Edinburgh retired from public duties in August 2017.

Paul Ritter

March 5, 1966-April 5, 2021

British actor Paul Ritter died of a brain tumor at the age of 54. Ritter passed away “peacefully at home with his wife Polly and sons Frank and Noah by his side,” his agent said.

The actor played Eldred Worple in “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” and Guy Haines in the 2008 James Bond movie “Quantum of Solace.” Prior to his on-screen tenure, Ritter was a stage actor and was nominated for an Olivier award in 2006 for his part in “Coram Boy.” He was also nominated for a Tony in 2009 for his starring role in “The Norman Conquests.”

Richard Gilliland

Jan. 23, 1950-March 18, 2021

Actor Richard Gilliland, husband of Jean Smart, died at the age of 71 on March 18 following a brief illness with an undisclosed condition. The actor — who appeared in shows including “The Waltons,” “Thirtysomething” and “Party of Five” — first met  Smart on the set of her sitcom “Designing Women.” He was cast to play the on-again, off-again love interest of Annie Potts.

Jessica Walter

Jan. 31, 1941-March 24, 2021

Emmy-winning actress Jessica Walter died at age 80 on March 24. The “Arrested Development” and “Archer” star reportedly died in her sleep.

George Segal

Feb. 13, 1934-March 23, 2021

Oscar-nominated actor George Segal passed away at age 87 on March 23 following complications from bypass surgery. His wife, Sonia Segal, announced the news of the “Goldberg” actor’s passing.

Reggie Warren

Oct. 25, 1968-March 14, 2021

Iconic Troop vocalist Reggie Warren died at age 52 after several health issues. He passed away at home surrounded by his family, who said COVID didn’t play a role.

The quintet signed to Atlantic Records and released their debut album in ’88, which included their lead single “Mamacita.” Troop gained even more fame with their second album, “Attitude,” which included mega-hits “All I Do is Think of You” and “Spread My Wings.”

Jahmil French

“Degrassi” star Jahmil French died at the age of 29, a rep for the Canadian actor confirmed to Page Six on March 2. “It is with a heavy heart that I confirm the passing of a dear friend and client Jahmil French,” the rep said in a statement. “He will be remembered by many for his passion for the arts, his commitment to his craft, and his vibrant personality. I ask that you keep his family and friends in your thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.”

French was best known for his role as Dave Turner on the teen series “Degrassi: The Next Generation.”

Rush Limbaugh

Jan. 12, 1951-Feb. 17, 2021

Conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh died at age 70 in February. Limbaugh’s wife, Kathryn, announced the news of his passing a year after he was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer.

Larry Flynt

Nov. 1, 1942-Feb. 10, 2021

Controversial Hustler founder Larry Flynt, who also fashioned himself into a champion of the First Amendment, died on Feb. 10 of heart failure. He was 78 years old. He’d suffered from various health problems following a 1978 murder attempt that had left him paralyzed from the waist down.

Christopher Plummer

Dec. 13, 1929-Feb. 5, 2021

Legendary actor Christopher Plummer died on Feb. 5 at age 91. “Chris was an extraordinary man who deeply loved and respected his profession with great old fashion manners, self deprecating humor and the music of words,” his longtime manager said in a statement.

The Oscar-winning actor, who starred in movies including “The Sound of Music,” “Beginners,” “All the Money in the World” and “Knives Out,” is survived by his wife of over 50 years, Elaine Taylor.

Dustin Diamond

Jan. 7, 1977-Feb. 1, 2021

Dustin Diamond, who was best known for his role as Samuel “Screech” Powers on “Saved by the Bell,” died after a battle with stage 4 cancer. He was diagnosed with the brutal disease only three weeks prior to his Feb. 1 passing. Diamond was 44 years old.

SOPHIE (Sophie Xeon)

Sept. 17, 1986-Jan. 30, 2021

Grammy-nominated producer and artist SOPHIE died at the age of 34 after a “sudden accident” in Athens, Greece. “True to her spirituality she had climbed up to watch the full moon and accidentally slipped and fell,” the artist’s rep told USA Today. “She will always be here with us.”

In 2018, she told Paper magazine of being transgender: “For me, transness is taking control to bring your body more in line with your soul and spirit so the two aren’t fighting against each other and struggling to survive.”

Cicely Tyson

Dec. 19, 1924-Jan. 28, 2021

Legendary actress Cicely Tyson, a Tony and Emmy winner who was Oscar-nominated for her role as a sharecropper’s wife in the 1972 film “Sounder,” died on Jan. 28. She was 96 years old. The stage and screen star’s manager, Larry Thompson, called her passing a “peaceful transition.”

Cloris Leachman

April 30, 1926-Jan. 27, 2021

Famed actress Cloris Leachman died on Jan. 27 of natural causes at 94 years old. She was best known for her roles in iconic film and television projects such as “Young Frankenstein” and “The Mary Tyler Moore Show.”

“There was no one like Cloris,” her longtime manager Juliet Green told Page Six. “With a single look she had the ability to break your heart or make you laugh ’till the tears ran down your face. You never knew what Cloris was going to say or do and that unpredictable quality was part of her unparalleled magic.”

Hal Holbrook

Feb. 17, 1925-Jan. 23, 2021

Tony and Emmy-winning actor Hal Holbrook, famed for his portrayal of Mark Twain throughout his career and for playing Watergate informant Deep Throat in 1976’s “All the President’s Men,” died on Jan. 23 at the age of 95.

Larry King

Nov. 19, 1933-Jan. 23, 2021

Legendary broadcaster Larry King died on Jan. 23 at the age of 87. It was reported early in 2021 that King, a multiple cancer survivor, had contracted coronavirus, and his sixth wife, Julia Alexander, told The Post that King’s cause of death was coronavirus. However, his wife Shawn later said what killed King was “an infection, it was sepsis.”

The former CNN star, who most recently worked for Ora Media, was for decades famed for his long-form sitdowns with the biggest celebrities and newsmakers. He interviewed every US president from Richard Nixon to Donald Trump.

Song Yoo Jung

June 8, 1994-Jan. 23, 2021

South Korean actress and model Song Yoo Jung died on Jan. 23 at the age of 26. A cause of death was not revealed.

Hank Aaron

Feb. 5, 1934-Jan. 22, 2021

Baseball legend Hank Aaron, who endured racist death threats as he broke Babe Ruth’s all-time home run record in 1974, died on Jan. 22 at the age of 86. “Hammerin’ Hank” — a staunch civil rights advocate who spent 23 years in the major league, mostly with the Milwaukee and Atlanta Braves — died “peacefully in his sleep,” the Braves said, but no cause of death was given.

Mira Furlan

Sept. 7, 1955-Jan. 20, 2021

Mira Furlan, who famously played Danielle Rousseau on TV’s “Lost” and Delenn on “Babylon 5,” died on Jan. 20 at the age of 65. Her manager told the New York Times that the cause of death was complications of the West Nile virus.

Randy Parton

Randy Parton, a musician and the younger brother of Dolly Parton, died of cancer at the age of 67. Dolly said on Facebook that her duet with Randy on “Old Flames Can’t Hold A Candle To You” “will always be a highlight in my own career.” She said Randy’s final musical recording, 2020’s “You Are My Christmas,” “will always be a favorite … and he shined on it just like he’s shining in heaven now.”

Baby CEO (Jonathon Brown)

Memphis rapper Baby CEO died at the age of 20 on Jan. 19. He was killed in a shooting in Frayser, Tennessee, according to Memphis NBC outlet WMC Action News. The controversial rapper, who was born Jonathon Brown, first made headlines at the age of 14 over a video that featured him pointing guns and rapping about drugs, gang signs and dreams of fame in his explicit lyrics.

Harry Brant

Harry Brant, the flamboyant fashionista son of billionaire Peter Brant and supermodel Stephanie Seymour, died of an accidental prescription drug overdose at the age of 24, his family said. He died on Jan. 17 — just days before he was set to enter rehab again. Harry and his older brother, Peter Jr. — who were frequently described as the male version of wealthy celebrity sisters Paris and Nicky Hilton — were party and fashion show fixtures.

Phil Spector

Dec. 26, 1939-Jan. 17, 2021

Legendary music producer Phil Spector died on Jan. 17 while still serving 19 years-to-life for murdering actress Lana Clarkson. He produced 20 top 40 hits between 1961 and 1965, including “Da Doo Ron Ron,” “Be My Baby” and “He’s a Rebel,” as well as Righteous Brothers’ epic “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling,” the 1965 hit said to be the song most played on radio and television in the 20th century.

Joanne Rogers

Joanne Rogers, the widow of “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” host Fred Rogers who served as chair of the board of Fred Rogers Productions, died at the age of 92 on Jan. 14. Fred Rogers, the beloved children’s TV icon, died in 2003 at the age of 74.

Sylvain Sylvain

Feb. 14, 1951-Jan. 13, 2021

Sylvain Sylvain, guitarist for the iconic Lower East Side punk band New York Dolls, died on Jan. 13 at the age of 69. He had been battling cancer for the past two-and-a-half years.

Siegfried Fischbacher

June 13, 1939-Jan. 13, 2021

Siegfried Fischbacher, one-half of the famed magic act Siegfried and Roy, died of pancreatic cancer on Jan. 13. The star, who died at his Las Vegas home, was 81 years old. His passing follows the death of his longtime performing partner, Roy Horn, in May of complications from COVID-19.

Angie Jakusz

Former “Survivor” contestant Angie Jakusz died at the age of 40 after battling a rare form of colorectal cancer. She appeared on the 2005 season of the CBS reality series, where she was given the nickname “No Fun Angie” — despite her colorful tattoos. She died on Jan. 8.

John Reilly

Soap star John Reilly — famed for his longtime role as retired spy Sean Donely on “General Hospital” — died at the age of 84. He also had roles on “Passions,” “Sunset Beach,” “Beverly Hills, 90210” and “Dallas” throughout his career.

Michael Apted

Feb. 10, 1941-Jan. 7, 2021

Michael Apted, who directed the famed “Up” documentaries series that followed 14 British children from ages 7 to 63, died at the age of 79. His long directing career also included “Coal Miner’s Daughter,” (1980) “Nell” (1994), the James Bond film “The World Is Not Enough” (1999) and recent TV projects including “Masters of Sex.”

Marion Ramsey

May 10, 1947-Jan. 7, 2021

“Police Academy” star Marion Ramsey — who famously played Officer Laverne Hooks in the beloved comedies — died at the age of 73 on Jan. 7.

Deezer D (Dearon Thompson)

March 10, 1965-Jan. 7, 2021

Deezer D, who played nurse Malik McGrath on the medical drama “ER” and also had a career in hip-hop, died on Jan. 7 at the age of 55. His brother told TMZ the family believes Deezer died of a heart attack following major heart surgery roughly a decade earlier.

Tanya Roberts

Oct. 15, 1955-Jan. 4, 2021

Actress and model Tanya Roberts — known for her roles as Midge in “That ’70s Show” and a Bond Girl in 1985’s “A View to Kill” — died on Jan. 4, one day after her publicist mistakenly announced her death prematurely. The 65-year-old passed peacefully at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles, where she’d been hospitalized since Christmas Eve after collapsing at her home following a hike.

Gregory Sierra

Jan. 25, 1937-Jan. 4, 2021

Character actor Gregory Sierra, known for his roles as Julio Fuentes on TV’s “Sanford and Son” and Det. Sgt. Chano Amenguale on “Barney Miller,” and died on Jan. 4 from cancer. He was 83 years old.