A Winter of Deaths in the Music World

From Natalie Cole to David Bowie, we remember music icons we've lost.

Richard Hatch (1945–2017), Battlestar Galactica star

Richard Hatch, the actor who starred in the original 1970s “Battlestar Galactica” TV series and returned in a new role for its acclaimed 2000s reboot, died Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017. He was 71.

Edward Tipper (1921 - 2017)

Edward Tipper, one of the World War II paratroopers whose experiences were dramatized on the TV series “Band of Brothers,” died Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017, in Lakewood, Colorado, according to The Associated Press. He was 95.

Rest in Peace, Wrestlers

Three old wrestling stars died within days of one another. Here’s why that matters.

Raymond Kopa (1931–2017)

Former soccer star made legendary plays with France and Real Madrid.

Derek Walcott (1930 - 2017), Nobel-winning poet

Derek Walcott, a native of St. Lucia who won a Nobel prize for poetry about the Caribbean, died on Friday, March 17, 2017, following a period of ill health. He was 87.

The Man Who Threw His Own Funeral

First, he published a "nobituary" while he was still around to see it.

London Attack Victims

Five people killed in London...

Lawrence Montaigne (1931 - 2017), Star Trek actor

Lawrence Montaigne, an actor who had two notable roles on the original “Star Trek” TV series, died Friday, March 17, 2017, according to multiple news sources. He was 86.

Japan Avalanche Victims

Seven high school students and a teacher died Monday after an avalanche pounded a ski resort in Japan, according to multiple news sources.

Russian Subway Bombing Victims

14 people were killed in an explosion on a subway train in St. Petersburg, Russia.

Rosie Hamlin (1945–2017), Angel Baby singer

Songwriter Rosie Hamlin composed and sang the classic song "Angel Baby."

Stockholm, Sweden, Attack Victims

At least four people died after a truck crashed into people Friday on a street in central Stockholm, according to Swedish police.

Egypt Church Bombing Victims

Bombings killed at least 44 people at two Coptic Christian churches in Egypt, according to multiple news sources.

Emma Morano (1899 - 2017)

Emma Morano, the world’s oldest person, and the last verified to have been born in the 1800s, died Saturday, Apr. 15, 2017, at her home in Verbania, Italy. She was 117.

Erin Moran (1960 - 2017), played Joanie on Happy Days

Erin Moran, the actress best known for her role as Joanie Cunningham on the 1970s sitcom “Happy Days,” died Saturday, April 22, 2017. She was 56.

Christopher "Big Black" Boykin

Christopher "Big Black" Boykin, a musician who starred on the MTV reality show “Rob & Big,” has died at the age of 45, according to multiple news sources.

Chuck Davis

Master choreographer founded the African American Dance Ensemble…

Roger Moore, the James Bond Who Bonded

In a 2015 interview with Fox, Sir Roger Moore, at that point long since retired from his signature role as Ian Fleming’s elegant superspy James Bond 007 and promoting his then-new autobiography "One Lucky Bastard," was asked where he'd rank himself among the other actors who've temporarily taken stewardship of the legendary part. "I think a little bit behind George Lazenby I suppose," he offered, referring to the actor who infamously appeared in only one film before bolting.

Robert Michael Morris (1940–2017), character actor

Character actor starred on HBO’s “The Comeback”…

Resorts World Manila Attack Victims

37 people killed inside casino...

Adam West (1928 - 2017), TV's Batman

Adam West, the actor best known for his performance as television’s Batman in the 1960s, died Friday, June 9, 2017, in Los Angeles, after a short battle with leukemia, according to multiple news sources. He was 88.

Grenfell Tower Fire Victims

Dozens died in London high-rise blaze.

USS Fitzgerald Sailors

7 U.S. sailors have died after the USS Fitzgerald collided with a merchant ship…

Gary DeCarlo

Singer on the hit song "Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye"…

U.S. Marine, Navy Plane Crash Victims

Sixteen military service members killed in Mississippi...

Jerusalem Attack Victims

Two Israeli policemen were killed in the Old City.

George Romero's True Legacy Is Heart, Not "Brains"

Forget Hollywood zombies—what fans loved was the filmmaker's brave spirit.0

Heather Heyer

American who stood up against hate was killed in Charlottesville.

Thomas Meehan (1929 - 2017)

Tony Award-winning book writer of “Annie” and “The Producers”…

Tobe Hooper (1943–2017)

Director of the iconic horror film “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.”

Bernard Pomerance (1940–2017)

Playwright won a Tony Award for "The Elephant Man."

Hurricane Harvey Victims (2017)

More than 60 people are believed dead.

Richard Anderson (1926 - 2017)

Actor starred in television's "The Six Million Dollar Man"…

Shelley Berman (1925 - 2017)

Comedian Shelley Berman, who delivered wry monologues about the annoyances of everyday life, has died. He was 92.

Walter Becker (1950–2017)

Steely Dan guitarist.

John Ashbery (1927–2017)

Celebrated poet won a Pulitzer Prize.

Kate Millett, feminist author of "Sexual Politics"

Activist, artist and educator whose best-selling "Sexual Politics" was a landmark of cultural criticism and a manifesto for the modern feminist movement.

Don Williams (1939–2017), the "Gentle Giant" of country music

Country Music Hall of Fame singer-songwriter.

Mexico Earthquake 2017 Victims

At least 58 people have died as a result of an 8.2-magnitude earthquake off the Pacific coast of Mexico. The quake struck just minutes before midnight on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017, according to multiple news sources.

Pierre Pilote (1931–2017), Hockey Hall of Fame Defenseman

Led the Chicago Blackhawks to a Stanley Cup victory in 1961.

Hurricane Irma Victims (2017)

As of Sept. 13, at least 58 people have died or are presumed dead in the wake of Hurricane Irma’s path through the Caribbean and landfall in Florida.

Grant Hart (1961–2017), co-founder of the influential indie rock band Husker Du

Drummer, co-songwriter and vocalist for the band that influenced Green Day, Nirvana and others.

Hurricane Maria Victims (2017)

More than 50 people have died as a result of the devastation wrought by Hurricane Maria on Puerto Rico and the islands of the Caribbean. Many continue to face a dire situation.

Manhattan Truck Attack Victims (2017)

At least eight people killed when a truck drove onto a bike path in Manhattan.

Rancho Tehama School Shooting Victims (2017)

Five died in a shooting spree in Northern California.

235 Egyptians killed in terror attack on Al Rawda mosque

Militants murder Sufi Muslim worshipers in Sinai Peninsula.

Remembering Olympians

As the 2018 Olympics get underway, we're taking a moment to remember winter Olympians who have died this year.

Life-Long Love Stories

Some of our greatest romances are told in the obituaries.