Cokie Roberts
The Emmy-winning journalist passed away on September 17 due to complications from breast cancer, her family confirmed. She was 75.
Ric Ocasek
The Cars frontman was found unresponsive at his Manhattan townhouse on September 15. The 75-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene.
Michael Stefanik
The former NASCAR driver died in a single-engine plane crash on September 15. He was 61.
Brian Turk
The Carnivàle actor, 49, passed away following his battle with brain cancer on September 13.
Eddie Money
The "Two Tickets to Paradise" singer died on Sept. 13 following a battle with esophageal cancer. He was 70. "It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to our loving husband and father," the family said in a statement to Rolling Stone. "We cannot imagine our world without him. We are grateful that he will live on forever through his music."
Daniel Johnston
The folk singer-songwriter died at the age of 58 on Sept. 11 from natural causes, his family confirmed.
Robert Axelrod
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers' Lord Zedd and Finister died at age 70 on Sept. 7.
Kylie Rae Harris
The country singer passed away on Sept. 4 in a car crash in New Mexico. Harris was 30.
Haley Smith
The former American Idol contestant who wowed judges Steven Tyler, Jennifer Lopez and Randy Jackson passed away over Labor Day weekend after a motorcycle crash. She was 26.
Joana Sainz García
The Spanish pop star was performing with the Super Hollywood Orchestra when an exploding firework struck her during a concert. She was 30.
Anthoine Hubert
Formula 2 driver Anthoine Hubert has passed away, after competing in the Spa-Francorchamps circuit during the Belgian Grand Prix. He died following a crash that involved three cars.
Valerie Harper
The actress, best known for her iconic role as fierce best friend and neighbor Rhoda Morganstern on The Mary Tyler Moore Show and later her own spinoff, passed away at the age of 80 on Friday, Aug 30.
Jessi Combs
The MythBusters star and professional racer known as the "fastest woman on four wheels" passed away August 27 after a "horrific accident" in Oregon. According to police, she was attempting to break a land speed record on the Alvord Desert when her jet car crashed. She was 39.
Isabel Toledo
The fashion designer, famous for creating Michelle Obama's 2009 inauguration gown, passed away at the age of 59 following a battle with breast cancer.
Peter Fonda
In a statement to E! News, the actor's rep confirmed that he died at the age of 79. "[Peter] passed away peacefully on Friday morning, August 16 at 11:05 am at his home in Los Angeles surrounded by family." He is survived by his two children and sister, Jane Fonda.
Dango Nguyen
The former firefighter and The Walking Dead actor—who went by stage name Dango Nu Yen—died on August 10 at the age of 48. The news comes after "a hard-fought battle with cancer," the Georgia's Athens-Clarke County Fire department posted on Facebook. "He will always be remembered for his physical and mental strength."
Toni Morrison
The celebrated author and Nobel Prize winner passed away on August 5. "We are profoundly sad to report that Toni Morrison has died at the age of eighty-eight," her publishing house, Alfred A. Knopf tweeted. "We die. That may be the meaning of life. But we do language. That may be the measure of our lives."
Ekaterina Karaglanova
The Russian Instagram influencer was found stabbed to death in her Moscow apartment just days before her 25th birthday. Police have since arrested a suspect and are investigating jealousy as a possible motive.
Grant Thompson
The YouTube star, known as "The King of Random," died on July 29 following a paragliding accident. He was 38.
Russi Taylor
The actress, who voiced Disney's Minnie Mouse for over 30 years and also portrayed Martin Prince on The Simpsons, passed away on July 27. "We're so grateful for Russi's talent as well as the tremendous spirit and great joy she brought to everything she did," Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger said in a statement. "It was a privilege to have known her and an honor to have worked with her, and we take comfort in the knowledge that her work will continue to entertain and inspire for generations to come. Russi will be sorely missed and our hearts go out to her family and friends, along with our deepest condolences."
Gabe Khouth
The Once Upon a Time star died on July 23 at the age of 46, according to Peter Kelamis tweeted. "Gabe Kouth appeared to suffer a cardiac arrest while riding his motorcycle and tragically died as a result," he tweeted. Gabe ALWAYS put a smile on everyone's face. My deepest condolences to his Family and friends. RIP-You kind, kind soul."
Rutger Hauer
The Blade Runner actor died on July 19 at his home in the Netherlands after a short illness. He was 75.
Karl Shiels
The Peaky Blinders actor passed away in July at the age of 47, his agent Lisa Richard confirmed. "Our hearts are broken," Richard said in a statement, according to Metro.
Pernell Whitaker
The boxing legend and Olympic gold medalist died on July 14 after being hit by a car in Virginia Beach. He was 55.