Stars We’ve Loved And Lost

KNOTS LANDING, Lar Park-Lincoln, (1990), 1979-1993.

Lar Park Lincoln, ‘Knots Landing’ & ‘Friday the 13th Part VII’ Actress, Dies at 63

She also appeared in ‘Murder, She Wrote’ and ‘Beverly Hills, 90210.’

Lulu Roman from Hee Haw

Lulu Roman of ‘Hee Haw’ Dies at 78, Stars Share Their Fond Memories

Crystal Gayle, Lee Greenwood, Misty Rowe and more share sweet memories of the late gospel singer and comedian.

Steve McMichael, Chicago Bears

Pro Football Hall of Famer and Chicago Bears Great Steve McMichael Dies at 67

‘Mongo’ played on the legendary 1985 Super Bowl champion Chicago Bears and became a pro wrestler after football.

THE NEW TIC TAC DOUGH, host Wink Martindale, 1978-86,

Prolific Game Show Host Wink Martindale Dies at 91

He was also good friends with Elvis Presley, whom he played frequently on his radio show.

Debbie HARRY and BLONDIE and Clem BURKE; Debbie Harry & Clem Burke (playing Premier drum kit, drums) on the set of the

Blondie Drummer Clem Burke Dies at 70: Duran Duran, Nile Rodgers, The Romantics and More Pay Tribute

“He lived his dream,” says Blondie guitarist Chris Stein.

DENNIS THE MENACE, Jay North, (1960), 1959-63.

‘Dennis the Menace’ Star Jay North Dies: Actor Was 73 & Battling Cancer

The actor was battling colorectal cancer before his death.

Studio portrait of pop celebrity singer Johnny Tillotson

1960s Singer Johnny Tillotson Dies at 86

He was best known for his hit song “Poetry in Motion.”

Val Kilmer Dies: ‘Batman’ Actor & Star of ‘Top Gun’ Was 65

The star was also known for his turn as Jim Morrison in ‘The Doors.’

DR. KILDARE, Richard Chamberlain, 1961-66.

Richard Chamberlain Dies: ‘Dr. Kildare’ & ‘The Thorn Birds’ Star Was 90

The actor also earned acclaim for his work on stage and in the first ‘Shogun’ adaptation.

19 Apr 1991: George Foreman raises his arms as he weighs in before the fight against Evander Holyfield at the Trump Plaza in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Mandatory

George Foreman Dies: Heavyweight Boxing Champion Was 76

A former colleague remembers the Olympic gold medalist as ‘a great fighter and a far, far greater human being.’

David Hasselhoff and his wife Pamela Bach attend the opening night of

David Hasselhoff’s Ex-Wife, Pamela Bach, Dies at 62

They starred alongside each other in ‘Baywatch.’

Dolly PARTON

Dolly Parton’s Husband, Carl Dean, Dies at 82

The pair had been together for more than 60 years.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JULY 11: David Johanson of The New York Dolls performs on stage on the fourth and final day of the 4-day Move Festival at Lancashire County Cricket Club, on July 11, 2004 in Manchester, England. The third annual music festival, sponsored by Virgin Trains, runs until July 11.

David Johansen Dies: New York Dolls Singer & ‘Scrooged’ Actor Was 75

Johansen was also famous for covering the song ‘Hot Hot Hot’ under the alter-ego Buster Poindexter.

UNFORGIVEN, Gene Hackman, 1992

Gene Hackman, His Wife & Dog Found Dead at Their New Mexico Home

The ‘French Connection’ and ‘Unforgiven’ actor was 95.

BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER, Michelle Trachtenberg, (season 7), 1997-2003,

Michelle Trachtenberg Dies: ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ & ‘All My Children’ Star Was 39

She was also in the 1996 film ‘Harriet the Spy.’

THE FACTS OF LIFE, John Lawlor, 1979-88.

John Lawlor, ‘Phyllis’ & ‘The Facts of Life’ Actor, Dies at 83

He also appeared in ‘Breaking Bad’ and ‘Godless.

Chris Jasper from Isley Jasper Isley poses for photos at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Chicago, Illinois in January 1986.

Isley Brothers Musician Chris Jasper Dies at 73

The singer, songwriter and keyboard player helped the Isley Brothers transform their sound in the ’70s.

Roberta Flack in a 1972 concert filmed for the movie SAVE THE CHILDREN, 1973

Roberta Flack Dies: ‘Killing Me Softly’ Singer Was 88

‘We are heartbroken.’

PEE-WEE'S PLAYHOUSE, from left: Paul Reubens (as Pee-Wee Herman), Lynne Marie Stewart , 1986-1991.

Lynne Marie Stewart Dies: ‘Pee-Wee’s Playhouse’ & ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ Star Was 78

Lynne Marie Stewart has died. Miss Yvonne from Pee-wee’s Playhouse and Charlie Kelly’s mom from It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia was 78.

Alice Hirson obit composite

‘Ellen’ & ‘Dallas’ Actress Alice Hirson Dies at 95

She also starred in ‘7th Heaven,’ ‘General Hospital,’ and more.

Peter Jason Obit composite

‘Deadwood’ & ‘NCIS’ Actor Peter Jason Dies at 80

Billy Zane and John Carpenter pay tribute.

American singer Olga James, London, August 10th 1959

Olga James, ’50s & ’60s Actress and Singer in ‘Carmen Jones,’ Dies at 95

She also co-starred with Sammy Davis Jr.

English actress and singer Marianne Faithfull after being fined £500 for evasion of duty on a mink coat, UK, June 1970

Marianne Faithfull, Rolling Stones Muse & ’60s Pop Singer, Dies at 78

She was also infamous for dating Mick Jagger.

KING CREOLE, Jan Shepard, Dolores Hart, Elvis Presley, Carolyn Jones, Liliane Montevecchi, 1958

Jan Shepard, ‘King Creole’ and TV Western Star, Dies at 96

In addition to appearing in Western shows from ‘Rawhide’ to ‘Gunsmoke,’ she worked with Elvis twice.

LASSIE, Jack De Mave, Lassie, Jed Allan (ca. 1969-Season 16), 1954-74

Jack De Mave from ‘Lassie’ & ‘The Mary Tyler Moore Show’ Dies at 91

He is best known for his role on ‘Lassie’ as Forest Ranger Bob Erickson.

English Rock musician John Sykes, of the group Whitesnake, performs onstage at the UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, November 10, 1984

Whitesnake & Thin Lizzy Guitarist John Sykes, Dies at 65

He was also a part of the band Thin Lizzy.

Canadian Rock musician Garth Hudson, of the group the Band, plays accordion as he performs onstage during the summer concert series at Arrowhead Ranch, Parksville, New York, August 4, 1991

Garth Hudson, Final Surviving Member of the Band, Dies at 87

He also engineered Dylan’s famous “basement tapes.”

MULHOLLAND DRIVE, Director David Lynch, 2001

David Lynch Dies: Legendary Director of ‘Twin Peaks’ & ‘Blue Velvet’ Was 78

The death of the director of ‘Blue Velvet,’ ‘Twin Peaks,’ ‘Mulholland Drive,’ and more was announced by his family.

Bob Uecker (L) play-by-play announcer for the Milwaukee Brewers radio team, is shown at work during the Red Sox-Brewers game at Fenway Park.

MLB Legend & Broadcaster Bob Uecker Dies at 90

He was dealing with a private battle with cancer.

1st September 1968: American singers Sam Moore and Dave Prater (left), of the soul duo Sam and Dave, singing at the 'Soul Together' concert at Madison Square Garden, New York City. The photo was from a shoot for Vogue magazine

Singer Sam Moore, Best Known for ‘Soul Man,’ Dies at 89

He was a part of the duo Sam & Dave.