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Celebrity Deaths: 2021's Fallen Stars

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Dec 31, 2021 11:27 PM
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Ricarlo Flanagan

The actor and comedian, who appeared in Showtime's Shameless, passed away after contracting coronavirus. 


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John Wes Townley

The former NASCAR driver was killed in a "double shooting" in Georgia on Oct. 2, authorities confirmed.


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Roger Michell

The director of films such as Notting Hill died at age 65 on Sept. 22.


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Willie Garson

On Sept. 21, the Sex and the City star passed away at 57 years old. 


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Anthony Johnson

The Friday actor passed away in September 2021 at the age of 55.

His rep told E! News in a statement, "Our BH Talent family is saddened about the loss of an amazing iconic legend in comedy, our client and friend Anthony 'AJ' Johnson. We are praying for all those that were touched by his comedy, acting, but most of all his life. We are especially praying for his beloved wife, children, siblings and manager. Please give them the time they need to process and grieve such a huge loss."


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Norm Macdonald

The Saturday Night Live alum passed away on Sept. 14 following a private battle with cancer, his manager Marc Gurvitz confirmed to NBC News.


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Michael Constantine

The actor, who played dad Gus Portokalos in the movie My Big Fat Greek Wedding and its spinoffs, passed away in his Pennsylvania home at the age of 94 on Aug. 31. His agent told NBC News Constantine died of natural causes.


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Erik Cowie

The Tiger King star, who once worked as a head zookeeper for Joe Exotic, was found dead in NYC on Sept. 3.


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Michael K. Williams

The actor, known for roles on The Wire, Boardwalk Empire and Lovecraft Country, died Monday, Sept. 6 at 54 years old. 


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Sarah Harding

The Girls Aloud singer died at age 39 on Sept. 5 after battling metastasized breast cancer.


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Willard Scott

The veteran Today show weatherman, who was succeeded by Al Roker, died on Sept. 4 at age 87.


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Ed Asner

The television icon, who was best known for his roles on The Mary Tyler Moore Show and its spinoff series Lou Grant, died on Sunday, Aug. 29, per Deadline. The actor was 91 years old.


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Matthew Mindler

The former child star, who appeared in the 2011 comedy film My Idiot Brother, was found dead at age 19 after being reported missing.


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Jimmy Hayes

The former NHL player and father of two passed away on Aug. 23. "The Boston Bruins are heartbroken by the passing of Dorchester native and former Bruin Jimmy Hayes," the NHL team shared on Twitter. "Our thoughts are with his wife Kristen, his sons Beau and Mac, and the entire Hayes family during this very difficult time."


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Don Everly

The last surviving member of the Everly Brothers rock n' roll duo, famous in the '50s and '60s, died on Aug. 21 at age 84. His death comes seven years after his brother and bandmate Phil Everly, who died in 2014 at age 74.


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Una Stubbs

Una Stubbs, who played Mrs. Hudson on the show Sherlock, died at the age of 84 on Thursday, Aug. 12. While the actress' cause of death was not revealed, her agent Rebecca Blond told the BBC Stubbs had been ill for a few months.      


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Markie Post

The Night Court, The Fall Guy and Scrubs actress died at age 70 on Aug. 7 after a three-year cancer battle.


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Trevor Moore

The comedian, actor and co-founder of the sketch comedy group and IFC series The Whitest Kids U' Know died on Aug. 6. He was 41.


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Nicole Hurst

Justin Timberlake mourned his longtime backup singer on Aug. 6, soon after her death, with a heartbreaking Instagram tribute. The vocalist, who also performed with Kelly Clarkson and Janet Jackson, had battled cancer on and off for eight years.


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Jay Pickett

Jay Pickett, who was best known for starring on Port Charles, General Hospital and Days of Our Lives, died on Friday, July 30. According to the late star's co-star and co-producer on the movie Treasure Valley, Jim Heffel, the actor passed away while filming a scene. He was 60 years old.


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Jackie Mason

The comedian and voice of Krusty the Clown's rabbi father on The Simpsons died at age 93 on July 24.


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Mat George

Popular podcast host, Mat George, was killed in a hit-and-run accident in Los Angeles on Saturday, July 17, CBS Los Angeles reported. He was only 26. Moreover, the late star's co-host Michaela Okland confirmed his passing on Twitter.

"I would rather you guys here [sic] this from me than a news article," she began her post. "Mat was killed in a hit and run last night. I don't really have any other words right now. I wish I could contact everybody who knows him personally but the news is already out and I just can't do it right now."


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Biz Markie

The rapper, best known for his 1989 song "Just a Friend," died on July 16 at the age of 57. He reportedly passed from complications with diabetes.


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Ladarius Clardy

The Kennesaw State University quarterback was killed after more than 50 gunshots were fired at his vehicle in Pensacola, Fla, the Escambia County Sheriff's Office announced on July 1. Clardy was 18 years old.


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