The Harry Potter actor, who was known for playing Minister for Magic, Cornelius Fudge, in four of the beloved films, died at age 91, his family announced on Thursday, August 3. His family released a statement praising his “tremendous life” and “giant career” in theater, television and film over seven decades. “Gruff, elegant, twinkly and always dignified, he is celebrated by all who knew him and loved him, and everyone who enjoyed his work,” the statement read
Sam Shepard
The playwright, actor and director died on July 27 at the age of 73 after a long battle with ALS. He received the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1979 for his stage play Buried Child. He was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the 1983 historical drama The Right Stuff.
Chester Bennington
The Linkin Park lead vocalist was found dead on July 20, the Los Angeles coroner confirmed to Us Weekly. He was 41. He was best known for the band’s hits “Numb,” “In the End” and “Crawling.” His death coincided with what would have been his late friend Chris Cornell’s 53rd birthday.
Nelsan Ellis
The True Blood actor, who played Lafayette Reynolds, died at age 39 in July after suffering complications from heart failure. "He was not only a gifted artist, but he was a very special person with a kind and a gentle soul," Ellis' manager Emily Gerson Saines said in a statement to Us Weekly.
Christopher "Big Black" Boykin
The Rob & Big star passed away on May 9 at age 45 after suffering heart failure. He was best known for appearing on the MTV show asRob Dyrdek’s best friend and bodyguard from 2006 to 2008.
Erin Moran
The Happy Days star was found dead at her Harrison County, Indiana, home on April 22. She was 56. Her cause of death was listed as complications from stage IV cancer. Moran shot to stardom for her role as Joanie Cunningham on the ‘70s sitcom and later starred in a short-lived spinoff Joanie Loves Chachi alongside former boyfriend Scott Baio.
Charlie Murphy
The comedian, 57, died at a NYC hospital on April 12 after a battle with leukemia. Murphy — who was the older brother of Eddie Murphy — costarred on Chappelle’s Show and cowrote some of Eddie’s movies, such as Norbit and Vampire in Brooklyn.
Lee "Q" O'Denat
The WorldStarHipHop founder, known by his nickname “Q,” died at age 43 on January 23. Authorities later confirmed he died of natural causes. O'Denat founded the news and gossip site in 2005, which became known for its viral videos.
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