Joel Schumacher
"Filmmaker Joel Schumacher, director of such films as ST ELMOS'S FIRE, A TIME TO KILL, THE CLIENT, AND TIGERLAND, passed away quietly from cancer in NYC this morning after a year-long battle," his rep confirmed to E! News on June 22. "He will be fondly remembered by his friends and collaborators."
Sir Ian Holm
The Lord of the Rings star passed away at the age of 88. "It is with great sadness that the actor Sir Ian Holm CBE passed away this morning at the age of 88. He died peacefully in hospital, with his family and carer," his rep said in a statement (via The Guardian), while also sharing that Holm's illness was Parkinson's related. "Charming, kind and ferociously talented, we will miss him hugely."
Katherine Williams-Dunning
The daughter of country music legend, Hank Williams Jr., died in a car crash on Saturday night in Henry County, Tennessee. Katherine Williams-Denning was 27 years old.
Ricky Valance
Ricky Valance, born David Spencer, has died after a long battle with dementia. He was 84. The Welsh UK singer was notoriously known for his song Tell Laura I Love Her. Valance is survived by his wife, Evelyn Valance.
Mary Pat Gleason
The A Cinderally Story and Mom actress died of cancer on June 2 at the age of 70.
Chris Trousdale
The former Dream Street member died on June 2 from an undisclosed illness. He was 34 years old.
Hana Kimura
Hana Kimura, who was best known as a professional wrestler and a star on the Netflix reality TV show Terrace House, has passed away. She was 22 years old.
Phyllis George
The former NFL Today sports broadcasting pioneer died this week due to complications from a blood disorder. She was 70. George first made her mark by winning the Miss American pageant in 1971. In 1974, she became the first woman sportscaster to work at a major TV network with CBS.
Fred Willard
The legendary comic actor has died. "My father passed away very peacefully last night at the fantastic age of 86 years old. He kept moving, working and making us happy until the very end," Willard's daughter said in a statement shared with E! News. "We loved him so very much."
Lynn Shelton
The writer, director, actress and editor passed away on Friday, as a result of a previously unidentified blood disorder, E! News can confirm. She was 54 years old.
Frank Bielec
On Saturday, news broke that the Trading Spaces star passed away at 72. "A sad day for the TLC family as we learn of the passing of beloved Trading Spaces designer Frank Bielec," a statement read on the network's Twitter. "We will miss and remember him fondly, his quirky style and wonderful sense of humor. We share our love and condolences with the entire Bielec family at this difficult time."
Mary Pratt
The trailblazing baseball player, believed to be the last living player on the first roster for the Rockford Peaches, which helped inspire A League of Their Own, died on May 6 at 101 years old.
Paul Vasquez
The California man, who rose to early viral fame with his "double rainbow" video, died on May 9. He was 57 years old.
Corey La Barrie
The YouTube star died on May 10 as the passenger of a drunk driving accident. The crash took place on his 25th birthday.
Pavle Jovanovic
The Olympic bobsledder died by suicide on May 3. He was 43 years old.
Jerry Stiller
"I'm sad to say that my father, Jerry Stiller, passed away from natural causes," the actor and comedian's son, Ben Stiller, shared on Twitter on May 11. "He was a great dad and grandfather, and the most dedicated husband to Anne for about 62 years. He will be greatly missed. Love you Dad."
Betty Wright
The legendary soul singer passed away at the age of 66 years old. News of her death broke on Mother's Day, however, details surrounding her death are unclear.
Little Richard
On Saturday morning, news broke that Little Richard had passed away. The music icon and founding father of Rock 'n' Roll was 87 years old. At this time, his cause of death is unknown.
Andre Harrell
Andre Harrell has passed away. The music executive was best known as the founder of Uptown Records—where Sean "Diddy" Combs got his start—and later he ran Motown Records. It's unclear what caused his death, he was 59.
Roy Horn
On Friday, May 8, the magician died of complications caused by the coronavirus. "Today, the world has lost one of the greats of magic, but I have lost my best friend," said Siegfried Fischbacher. "From the moment we met, I knew Roy and I, together, would change the world. There could be no Siegfried without Roy, and no Roy without Siegfried."
Cady Groves
"The medical examiner has completed autopsy and there was no indication of foul play or self harm. Simply put, Cady Groves died of natural causes," the 30-year-old singer-songwriter's brother, Cody, confirmed on social media.
Matt Keough
Kara Keough took to social media and revealed that her father and Oakland Athletics legend, Matt Keough, had passed away. The former MLB star was 64 years old. At this time, his cause of death is unknown.
Sam Lloyd
The Scrubs star's death at the age of 56 was confirmed by series creator Bill Lawrence, who tweeted, "Truly such a kind, sweet guy. He will be missed by so many." In Jan. 2019, the actor was diagnosed with brain and lung cancer.
Harold Reid
Harold Reid, who sang bass for the Statler Brothers, died on Friday, April 24 after a long battle with kidney failure. He was 80.