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Celebrity Deaths: 2018's Fallen Stars

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Dec 29, 2018 11:43 PM
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Marin Mazzie

The Broadway star passed away at her New York City home on Thursday, Sept. 13. "I confirm Three time Tony Award Nominee Marin Mazzie passed away at her Manhattan home peacefully at 10:10 a.m. this morning surrounded by her husband Jason Danieley, close friends and family," publicist Kim Correro told E! News.


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Chelsi Smith

Miss Universe 1995, the first African-American to win Miss Texas, died at age 45 on September 8 after battling cancer.


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Bill Daily

The I Dream of Genie star died of natural causes in September. He was 91.


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Mac Miller

The rapper died on Sept. 7 from an apparent overdose at the age of 26. A spokesperson for the LAPD said officers "responded to a death investigation" near the artist's home in Studio City. 


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Burt Reynolds

The Oscar-nominated actor who starred in major projects like Boogie Nights, Deliverance and Evening Shade  passed away of cardiac arrest September 6 at 82. 


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Lydia Clarke Heston

The actress passed away on Monday, Sept. 3, at the age of 95. Lydia and Oscar winner Charlton Heston had been married for over 60 years before his passing in 2008.


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Susan Brown

The General Hospital star died on September 1 at age 86.


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Neil Simon

The famous Broadway playwright and screenwriter, known for plays such as The Odd Couple and Barefoot in the Park, died at age 91 on August 26 after battling complications from pneumonia


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John McCain

The war hero, Arizona senator and Republican presidential nominee in 2008 lost his battle with brain cancer on Aug. 25.


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Kyle Pavone

We Came As Romans shared the heartbreaking news on Saturday, Aug. 25, that lead singer Kyle Pavone passed away at the age of 28. "Today music lost another great with the passing of Kyle Pavone of We Came as Romans," the band wrote on Instagram. "Kyle's tragic loss came too early in his life and those of his bandmates. All are devastated by his passing. We will miss his smiles, his sincerity, his concern for others, and his impressive musical talent."


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Ed King

The Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist died on August 22 at age 68 after battling lung cancer.


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Craig Zadan

On Aug. 21, the musical producer "died of complications following shoulder replacement surgery," NBC's Bob Greenblatt said in a statement. He was 69.


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Barbara Harris

The Nashville and Freaky Friday star passed away August 21 after battling lung cancer. She was 83. 


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Stefan Karl Stefansson

The LazyTown star died after a longtime cancer battle on August 21. He was 43 years old. 


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Jill Janus

The lead singer of heavy metal rock band Huntress passed away at the age of 43 on Aug. 14. A statement posted to the band's Facebook page confirmed she "took her own life outside of Portland, Oregon."


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Aretha Franklin

The iconic songstress died at home in Detroit on August 16 following a battle with pancreatic cancer. She was 76 years old. 


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Lyric McHenry

The reality star and former EJNYC producer was found dead in New York City after celebrating her birthday. She was 26. 


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Jarrod Lyle

The Australia pro golfer died on August 8 after a long cancer battle. He was 36.


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Charlotte Rae

The Facts of Life star passed away after battling cancer since 2017.


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Rick "Zombie Boy" Genest

The Canadian model, who rose to fame after co-starring in Lady Gaga's "Born This Way" music video, died from an apparent suicide at age 32. 


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Jessica Vogel

The chef, who competed on season 12 of Hell's Kitchen in 2014, passed away on July 30. Vogel's fiancé, John Michael Keyser, confirmed her death to NorthJersey.com, stating that she was being treated for a chronic inflammatory bowel disease called colitis when "her heart gave out." 


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Nikolai Volkoff

The WWE Hall of Famer, who played a Soviet villain in the ring, died on July 29 at age 70.


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Nicholas "Duffy" Fudge

The Wicked Tuna star passed away at the age of 28 on July 19. A cause of death was not immediately revealed. 


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Elmarie Wendel

The 3rd Rock From the Sun star died at age 89, her daughter and fellow actress J.C. Wendel announced on Instagram on July 22.


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