All The Celebs We Sadly Lost So Far In 2017

Celebrity deaths are always tragic, and though 2016's list of lost stars was daunting, 2017
is already shaping up to bring on the tears.
So grab a hanky, because here are all the celebs we sadly lost so far in 2017.
Mary Tyler Moore
TV legend Mary Tyler Moore died January 25, 2017, at age 80.
Her rep told Page Six the Hollywood icon passed away "in the company of friends and her loving
husband of over 33 years, Dr. S. Robert Levine.
A groundbreaking actress, producer, and passionate advocate for the Juvenile Diabetes Research
Foundation, Mary will be remembered as a fearless visionary who turned the world on with her
smile."
Moore had been in poor health for several years leading up to her death, TMZ reported,
but her screen legacy lives on, and DVD sales of her TV shows soared following the news
of her death.
John Hurt
Legendary British actor John Hurt died January 27, 2017, after a battle with pancreatic cancer
that began in 2015.
He was 77.
Three things in particular set Hurt apart from his peers: his ability to seemingly shape-shift
his appearance to disappear into roles such as John Merrick in The Elephant Man, for which
he was nominated for an Oscar; his deep, husky voice; and his characters frequently dying
in his films.
His recent projects included the Harry Potter films, V for Vendetta, the Hellboy franchise,
and Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, as well as playing the War Doctor in
Doctor Who.
He earned a Lifetime Achievement Award from the British Academy of Film and Television
Arts in 2012 and was knighted by Queen Elizabeth in 2015.
Jimmy 'Superfly' Snuka and George 'The Animal' Steele
Pro wrestling legend Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka died January 15, 2017.
Snuka, 73, had been battling dementia and cancer.
Snuka rose to fame in 1982 but quickly found himself at the center of a scandal after his
23-year-old mistress was found dead.
Her death was originally ruled accidental, but in 2013, the case was reopened, and Snuka
was charged with third-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter.
The charges were dropped shortly before he died.
Snuka wasn't the only famous wrestler to pass away in 2017.
WWE Hall of Famer George "The Animal" Steele died February 16, 2017.
The 79-year-old, whose real name was James Myers, spent about 20 years in the ring and
was known for his hairy chest and green tongue.
But his ringside persona as an imbecilic wildman was all an act, as Steele was a professional
teacher with a Master's degree from Central Michigan University.
Steele battled Crohn's disease most of his life, which led to having his colon removed
in 2002.
He was in hospice care at the time of his death, which was attributed to kidney failure,
but he went out smiling.
"you might wonder why I'm all smiles and very happy but it's very simple.
If you're watching this I'm dead and I'm with Jesus.
Bye Bye."
Miguel Ferrer
NCIS: Los Angeles star Miguel Ferrer, the son of singer Rosemary Clooney and cousin
of George Clooney, passed away from cancer on January 19, 2017, at age 61.
Showrunner R. Scott Gemmill said in a statement, "Today, NCIS: Los Angeles lost a beloved family
member.
Miguel was a man of tremendous talent who had a powerful dramatic presence on screen,
a wicked sense of humor, and a huge heart."
Before NCIS, Ferrer starred in Twin Peaks, along with shows like CHiPS, and Magnum, P.I.
Just before his death, he reprised his role as Albert Rosenfield in the 2017 Twin Peaks
continuation.
Emmanuelle Riva
French actress Emmanuelle Riva died January 27, 2017, after a long battle with cancer.
The star's career spanned more than five decades, with standout roles at its beginning and end:
1959's Hiroshima Mon Amour, for which she was nominated for a BAFTA, and 2012's Amour,
for which she earned a BAFTA and a Cesar Award, as well as an Oscar nomination.
She was 89 years old.
Richard Hatch
Original Battlestar Galactica star Richard Hatch died February 7, 2017, from pancreatic
cancer.
He was 71 years old.
Hatch was a writer and producer in addition to an actor, getting his start on the cast
of All My Children in 1970 before landing his most famous gig as Captain Apollo in the
sci-fi adventure series, for which he was nominated for a Golden Globe in 1979.
He worked steadily his entire adult life with a slew of cameo roles, but his life's passion
was bringing Battlestar Galactica back to life, which he eventually helped the SyFy
channel achieve in 2003.
Al Jarreau
Jazz singer Al Jarreau passed away on Feb. 12, 2017, just days after retiring from live
performances.
The seven-time Grammy winner's official Twitter account announced the news with a post reading,
"[Jarreau] passed away this morning.
He was in the hospital, kept comfortable by his wife, son, and a few of his family and
friends."
Jarreau's most famous track was likely the theme song to the TV series Moonlighting,
which reached no.
23 in 1987.
"There is a sun, and moon."
He was 79 years old.
Bill Paxton
Actor Bill Paxton passed away on Feb. 26 due to complications from surgery.
He was 61 years old.
His family released a statement to People that said, in part, "A loving husband and
father, Bill began his career in Hollywood working on films in the art department and
went on to have an illustrious career spanning four decades as a beloved and prolific actor
and filmmaker.
Bill's passion for the arts was felt by all who knew him, and his warmth and tireless
energy were undeniable."
Paxton's earliest big screen roles included Terminator and Aliens, but he gained acclaim
in the 1990s with starring turns in Apollo 13, Twister, and Titanic, as well as his lead
role in HBO's Big Love, for which he earned three Golden Globe nominations.
Neil Fingleton
Game of Thrones actor Neil Fingleton, who starred as Mag the Mighty on the series, died
of heart failure on February 25th.
He was only 36 years old.
According to The Sun, the 7 foot 7 star was the tallest man in the European Union.
Besides Game of Thrones, Fingleton appeared in X-Men: First Class, Jupiter Ascending,
and Doctor Who as The Fisher King.
Judge Joseph Wapner
"I know you've been sworn, sir, I have read your complaint."
Famous TV Judge Joseph Wapner died of natural causes on February 26 at age 97.
Wapner was the first judge on The People's Court in 1981, presiding over the television
courtroom for 12 years, and he's been credited as the first reality television courtroom
star.
Before he was a TV star, Wapner was a war hero, earning a Purple Heart and Bronze Star
in World War II.
James Cotton
Grammy winning blues star James Cotton passed away from pneumonia on March 16, 2017.
The full-throated harmonica expert, who'd been performing professionally since age 9,
was featured on projects by Muddy Waters and Howlin' Wolf, among others.
His most recent album, 2013's "Cotton Mouth Man," was nominated for a Grammy.
Cotton was 81.
Chuck Berry
Often credited as the inventor of rock n' roll, Chuck Berry was found dead on March
18, 2017 at 90 years old.
Berry's 1950s-era hits included "Johnny B. Goode," "School Days," "Maybellene," "Sweet
Little Sixteen," and "Roll Over Beethoven."
He influenced everyone who came after him, from Elvis to The Beatles to the Rolling Stones.
The legend wasn't without controversy: He was arrested in 1959 for allegedly bringing
a minor suspected of prostitution across state lines, for which he served 18 months in prison.
In 1979, he served three months in prison for tax evasion.
A decade later, several women sued Berry for allegedly videotaping them in the restroom
of his St. Louis-area restaurant; he eventually confessed to the deeds and paid restitution
to 74 women.
His family said in a statement, "We are deeply saddened to announce that Chuck Berry — beloved
husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather — passed away at his home today at the age
of 90.
Though his health had deteriorated recently, he spent his last days at home surrounded
by the love of his family and friends."
Mike Aktari
Jerseylicious star Mike Aktari died on March 13, 2017 at 28 years old.
The personal trainer's cause of death is unknown, but authorities told TMZ that no foul play
was suspected.
Aktari's ex-girlfriend and co-star, Olivia wrote a heartfelt tribute to Aktari on Instagram
following his passing.
"You showed me never ending love and loyalty.
You accepted me as my crazy goofy self and loved it.
You looked at me the way no one ever has.
You had the most wonderful heart."
Don Rickles
Legendary comedian Don Rickles passed away in the early morning on April 6, 2017.
The funnyman was 90 years old when he died of kidney failure in his Los Angeles home
with his wife of more than 50 years, Barbara, by his side.
Rickles was close friends with Frank Sinatra, with whom he worked frequently.
He was a regular on The Tonight Show and The Dean Martin Show in the 1960s, as well as
a Las Vegas fixture in the '80s.
Younger generations may recognize the veteran roaster as the voice of Toy Story's Mr. Potato
Head.
"You would not believe what I've been through tonight."
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All The Celebs We Sadly Lost So Far In 2017

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