Dorothy Mengering
David Letterman's mom and frequent Late Show correspondent passed away at home. She was 95.
J. Geils
The famous guitarist passed away at age 71.
Peter Hansen
Best known for his decades-spanning role as Lee Baldwin on the soap opera General Hospital, Hanson died Apr. 9 in Santa Clarita, Calif. He was 95. Hansen—also known for his work in the films Dragonfly and When Worlds Collide—is survived by two children and three grandchildren.
Clay Adler
The MTV star tragically committed suicide by gunshot March 25. He was 27.
Don Rickles
The legendary comedian passed away from kidney failure at age 90.
Paul O'Neill
O'Neill, the founder of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, died at age 61 after a battle with chronic illness. "The entire Trans-Siberian Orchestra family, past and present, is heartbroken to share the devastating news that Paul O'Neill has passed away from chronic illness," a rep said Apr. 6. "He was our friend and our leader—a truly creative spirit and an altruistic soul. This is a profound and indescribable loss for us all."
Darlene Cates
The actress, best known for playing the mother in What's Eating Gilbert Grape, died March 26 at age 69, her daughter said. Author and screenwriter Peter Hedges discovered Cates after she was featured in an episode of Sally Jessy Raphael's talk show titled "Too Heavy to Leave Their House." After her breakout role in the film adaptation, Cates appeared in episodes of Touched by an Angel and Picket Fences, as well as the made-for-TV movie Wolf Girl.
Chuck Barris
At age 87, Barris died March 21 of natural causes at his home in New York. Best known for hosting the popular 1970s game show The Gong Show, Barris later created The Dating Game and The Newlywed Game. He claimed to have been an assassin for the C.I.A., as chronicled in his 1984 autobiography, Confessions of a Dangerous Mind. The book became a movie in 2002.
Chuck Berry
The legendary singer-songwriter, known for pioneering rock 'n' roll music, passed away at 90.
Joni Sledge
The singer, famous for disco hit "We Are Family," passed away at 60-years-old on March 10. "Her death was due to natural causes which arose from complications from a pre-existing condition," her family told E! News in a statement.
Robert Osborne
On March 6, TCM announced that the film historian, journalist and longtime Turner Classic Movies host had died at age 84; no other details were immediately available. "Robert was embraced by devoted fans who saw him as a trusted expert and friend," TCM's Jennifer Dorian said. "His calming presence, gentlemanly style, encyclopedic knowledge of film history, fervent support of film preservation and highly personal interviewing style all combined to make him a truly world-class host."
Tommy Page
The singer-songwriter and music industry executive, known primarily for his work with New Kids on the Block, died from an apparent suicide at age 46.
Neil Fingleton
The Game of Thrones star and the United Kingdom's tallest man passed away at 36 years old.
Joseph Wapner
The People's Court judge, famous for originating courtroom-based television shows, passed away on Feb. 26, 2017. He was 97 years old.
Bill Paxton
The Big Love star passed away following complications from surgery. He was 61 years old.
Alan Colmes
The Fox News personality died at age 66 on Feb. 23 after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife, Jocelyn Crowley.
Brenda Buttner
The Fox News host lost her battle against cancer in February 2017. She was 55-years-old.
Nicole Bass
Known for her contributions to the world of WWE as well as multiple appearances on The Howard Stern Show, the professional bodybuilder died at the age of 52.
Warren Frost
The Twin Peaks actor passed away at 91.
George "The Animal" Steele
The WWE star, known for his hairy chest and green tongue, died on Feb. 16 at age 79.
Al Jarreau
The famed R&B singer and Grammy winner died at 76 after a medical battle.
Richard Hatch
The Battlestar Galactica actor passed away at age 71.
Frank Pellegrino
The Sopranos star passed away January 31 after a long battle with lung cancer. He was 72.
Geoff Nicholls
The Black Sabbath keyboardist passed away on Jan. 28 after a battle with lung cancer. He was 68.