John Bernecker (1984–2017), stuntman for The Walking Dead

“The Walking Dead” stuntman…

Rich Piana (1971 - 2017), champion bodybuilder

Rich Piana, champion bodybuilder and controversial social media celebrity, died Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, two weeks after being placed in a medically induced coma, according to People.com. He was 46.

Kitty O’Neil (1946–2018), pioneering deaf Hollywood stuntwoman

Legendary daredevil set the land speed record for female drivers.

Felix Silla (1927–2021), actor who played Cousin Itt on “The Addams Family”

Felix Silla was an actor and stuntman known for roles including the hairy Cousin Itt on TV’s “The Addams Family.”

Chuck Hicks (1927–2021), tough-guy actor alongside Clint Eastwood and Ronald Reagan

Chuck Hicks was an actor and stuntman with notable roles in many Clint Eastwood films, as well as in “Dick Tracy.”

Buddy Van Horn (1928–2021), Clint Eastwood’s longtime stunt double

Buddy Van Horn was Clint Eastwood’s stunt double and the stunt coordinator for Eastwood’s Malpaso Productions.

Bobby Unser Jr. (1955–2021), racecar driver and Bobby Unser’s son

Bobby Unser Jr. was a racecar driver who was the son of racing legend Bobby Unser.

Larry Sellers (1949–2021), "Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman" actor

Larry Sellers was an actor of Osage, Cherokee, and Lakota ancestry who was best known for playing Cloud Dancing on "Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman."

Ted White (1925–2022), stuntman and Jason Voorhees actor

Ted White was a stuntman and actor who played Jason Voorhees in “Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter.”

Robbie Knievel (1962–2023), daredevil and son of Evel Knievel

Robbie Knievel was a daredevil known for motorcycle stunts, following in the footsteps of his father, .

Ricou Browning (1930–2023), Creature from the Black Lagoon’s Gill-man

Ricou Browning was an actor, stuntman, screenwriter, and director who played the Gill-man in the classic horror film “Creature from the Black Lagoon.”

Gary Kent (1933–2023), stuntman inspired Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

Gary Kent, the inspiration for Quentin Tarantino’s “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” was an actor and stuntman in grindhouse and independent films.

Dean Smith (1932–2023), Olympic sprinter and Hollywood stuntman

Dean Smith was a gold medal-winning Olympic sprinter and notable Hollywood stuntman. He doubled for stars like John Wayne, Roy Rogers, and Paul Newman in films like “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” and “The Towering Inferno.”

Taraja Ramsess (1982–2023), stuntman in Black Panther 

Taraja Ramsess was a stunt performer known for his work in such movies as “Black Panther” and “Avengers: Endgame.” 

Conrad Palmisano (1948–2024), Rambo: First Blood stunt coordinator 

Conrad Palmisano was a stunt performer and coordinator on such movies as “Rambo: First Blood,” “Weekend at Bernie’s,” the sequels to “Rush Hour,” and many more.

Mickey Gilbert (1936–2024), Robert Redford’s stunt double 

Mickey Gilbert was a veteran stuntman who performed daring feats as the stand-in for such actors as Robert Redford and .

Grant Page (1939–2024), daring Mad Max stunt performer  

Grant Page was a daring stunt performer from such Australian films as “Mad Max,” “Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome,” and “The Man from Hong Kong.”

Jeannie Epper (1941–2024), Wonder Woman stunt double

Jeannie Epper was a pioneering stuntwoman and actress best known for her work in films like “Romancing the Stone” and TV’s “Wonder Woman.” 

Susan Backlinie (1946–2024), first shark attack victim in Jaws

Susan Backlinie was an actress and stunt performer best known for playing Chrissie Watkins, the first person attacked by a shark in the 1975 blockbuster film, “Jaws.”

Toni Vaz (1922–2024), NAACP Image Award creator

Toni Vaz was an actress and the first Black stuntwoman in Hollywood, best known for being the creator of the NAACP Image Awards.

Bob Yerkes (1932–2024), Boba Fett stuntman

Bob Yerkes was a legendary stuntman and circus performer known for his work in “Return of the Jedi,” “Back to the Future,” and dozens of other movies.

Michael Newman (1957–2024), Baywatch lifeguard

Michael Newman was a firefighter, lifeguard, and actor who starred on the hit TV show “Baywatch.”