Sarah Becker (2024), The Real World: Miami star 

Sarah Becker was a therapist and comic book editor best known as a cast member of MTV’s “The Real World: Miami.” 

Edward Bleier (1929–2023), brought Looney Tunes to TV 

Edward Bleier was a former Warner Bros. executive and past president who introduced Looney Tunes to television, and who later helped pioneer cable television services and special interest channels. 

Jacky Oh (1990–2023), star of Wild 'N Out

Jacky Oh was a model, entrepreneur, and social media influencer who starred on the MTV show “Wild 'N Out” for five seasons. 

Dave 'Trugoy the Dove' Jolicoeur (1968–2023), De La Soul cofounder 

David Jolicoeur was a founding member of the pioneering rap trio De La Soul.  He performed under the names “Trugoy the Dove,” “Plug Two,” and simply "Dave.” 

Mills Lane (1937–2022), Hall of Fame boxing referee and TV judge

Mills Lane was a boxing referee who officiated many notable bouts, including the “Bite Fight” between Evander Holyfield and Mike Tyson.

Tawny Kitaen (1961–2021), actress known for music videos and “Bachelor Party”

Tawny Kitaen was an actress best known for starring in Whitesnake’s music videos in the late 1980s, as well as in the movie “Bachelor Party.”

Tony Lewis (1957–2020), lead singer for the Outfield

Tony Lewis was an English musician best known as the lead singer for the Outfield, who had a Top Ten hit in 1986 with “Your Love.”

Charlie Balducci (1975–2020), MTV “True Life” star

Charlie Balducci was best known for starring on the MTV reality series “True Life: I’m Getting Married” in 2001.

Tyrone Proctor (1953–2020), legendary “Soul Train” dancer who pioneered waacking

Tyrone “The Bone” Proctor was a dancer and choreographer who became known as a regular dancer on “Soul Train,” where he popularized the dance style waacking.

Ric Ocasek (1944–2019), lead singer of the Cars

Ric Ocasek was the lead singer, songwriter, and rhythm guitarist for The Cars, known for a string of hits in the 1970s and ‘80s including “Just What I Needed,” “Shake it Up,” and “Drive.” Ocasek’s solo career included the hit single “Emotion in Motion.”

Ric Ocasek (1944–2019), lead singer of the Cars

Ric Ocasek was the lead singer, songwriter, and rhythm guitarist of the Cars, who had a string of hits in the 1970s and ‘80s including “Drive,” “Just What I Needed,” and “Shake it Up.” Their 1984 album “Heartbeat City” was a massive success, and the video for lead single “You Might Think” became the first Video of the Year at the first MTV Video Music Awards. Along with the other members of the Cars, Ocasek was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2018.

Mark Hollis (1955–2019), Talk Talk frontman

'80s synth-pop band known for hits “Talk Talk” and “It’s My Life”

Brian Lancaster (2018), appeared on MTV’s “Road Rules”

He competed on “Road Rules: Latin America” in 1999…

Danny Dias (2017), Road Rules: X-Treme star

Correction: Danny Dias' date of death was later confirmed to have been June 4, 2017.

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.

Toby Smith (1970–2017), Jamiroquai co-founder

Editor's note: Smith's date of death was later clarified to have been April 11, 2017.

Clay Adler (1989 - 2017), Newport Harbor: The Real Orange County star

Starred on the MTV reality show "Newport Harbor: The Real Orange County."

Valerie Fairman (1993 - 2016), 16 and Pregnant star

Valerie Fairman, a former reality television personality who starred on the MTV series "16 and Pregnant," died Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016, in Coatsville, Pennsylvania, of a suspected overdose, according to multiple news sources. She was 23.

Remembering Diem Brown

Reality TV star Diem Brown became a passionate advocate for cancer prevention and patients' rights, sharing her own struggle with the disease.

No Mere Mortal: Vincent Price and Michael Jackson’s Thriller

Michael Jackson's masterpiece "Thriller" was made all the creepier by Vincent Price's spooky rap.