Roger Smith
The actor, who starred on 77 Sunset Strip until a neuromuscular disease ended his acting career in his 30s, died June 4 at Sherman Oaks Hospital in Sherman Oaks, Calif. He later managed the career of his wife, Ann-Margret, who starred in hit films like Bye Bye Birdie and Viva Las Vegas.
David Delfin
The Spanish fashion designer passed away in early June after battling cancer. He was 46 years old.
Gregg Allman
The frontman of the Allman Brothers Band died of liver cancer complications at age 69 on May 27.
Jim Bunning
The baseball Hall of Fame pitcher, who became a U.S. Senator in Kentucky later in life, died at the age of 85 on May 26, 2017 of complications from a stroke suffered in October 2016. He and his wife Mary had nine children and 35 grandchildren.
Roger Moore
On May 23, the actor's family announced he had died at the age of 89. An author and UNICEF ambassador, Moore passed away in Switzerland "after a short battle with cancer." He is best known for playing James Bond in the 1970s and 1980s—longer than any other actor in the role.
Nicky Hayden
Hayden was involved in a crash while cycling in Italy May 17 and suffered "serious cerebral damage." Five days after he was hospitalized, the 35-year-old was pronounced dead on May 22. Hayden, who won the MotoGP championship in 2006, is survived by his fiancée Jackie Marin.
Jimmy LaFave
One of Austin's most prominent singer-songwriters, LaFave died May 21 after a yearlong battle with an aggressive form of cancer. He was 61. He was "surrounded by loved ones in his home," according to a statement from Music Road Records. He is revived by a 15-year-old son, Jackson.
Roger Ailes
The former Fox News chairman and CEO died May 18 at age 77; his cause of death is currently unknown. Ailes resigned from his post in 2016 amid allegations of sexual harassment—claims he denied until his death.
Chris Cornell
The Soundgarden and Audioslave singer was found dead in a Detroit hotel room May 18; police are investigating his death as a "possible suicide." The grunge rocker leaves behind a wife and three children.
Brad Grey
The former Paramount Pictures chairman and CEO died May 14 of cancer. He was 59. In addition to running Paramount for 12 years, Grey helped transform Brillstein-Grey Entertainment into one of Hollywood's most successful management and production companies. He also co-founded Plan B Entertainment with Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt. Grey is survived by his wife and four children.
Powers Boothe
The Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and Sin City star died at 68. A cause of death was not immediately reported.
Michael Parks
The Twin Peaks actor passed away on May 10, 2017, though the case of his death has not been revealed. The actor was 77 years old.
Steven Holcomb
The one-time Olympic gold medalist and two-time bronze medalist in bobsled was found dead inside his room at New York's U.S. Olympic Training Center at the age of 37.
Moray Watson
The Darling Buds of May actor passed away after a short illness. He was 88.
Michael Mantenuto
The actor, who played Jack O'Callahan in Disney's 2004 hockey docudrama Miracle, committed suicide Apr. 24 in Washington. He was 35. Mantenuto, a former University of Maine hockey player, acted in two other movies before enlisting in the army and joining the Special Forces.
Jonathan Demme
The Oscar-winning director of The Silence of the Lambs died at age 73 of cancer complications, his rep said on April 26.
Erin Moran
The Happy Days star was found unresponsive on April 22 at an Indiana home at the age of 56.
Germaine Mason
The Olympic star was involved in a fatal motorcycle accident at age 34.

