It is a sad experience when we lose someone. That is whether we know them in person or if they were a celebrity whom we enjoyed watching perform. We should know that when we lose someone it can be a tragedy because they are gone too soon. Here are 40 celebrities who we have lost too early in life.
1. Kobe Bryant
Kobe Bryant was a legend on an off the basketball court. He and his daughter tragically died in a helicopter crash early in 2020. Bryant played for the Los Angeles Lakers and had been honored with multiple awards throughout his career. He is missed by many fans. Next one is Juice WRLD.
2. Juice WRLD
Born Anthony Jared Higgins, Juice WRLD was an American rapper from Chicago. He ingested multiple pills on a flight from California to Illinois one night. He was listened to many times on Spotify. The multitude of listeners lead to a couple of contracts with several recording companies. Next one is Cameron Boyce.
3. Cameron Boyce
Cameron was best known for playing the son of Adam Sandler in Grown Ups and Grown Ups 2. He is known by the younger crowd because he was in some of the Disney Channel movies and programs as well. Boyce passed away at 20 years old because of complications with his epilepsy.
4. Rocky Johnson
Rocky Johnson was one of the first wrestlers to begin a career. Johnson started wrestling in 1964. He became a legend in the ring and won many awards throughout his tenor as a wrestler. He and his partner took a championship. Rocky died of a pulmonary embolism in January 2020.
5. Rip Torn
Rip Torn was an actor and voice-over actor who was in the industry for more than 6 decades. He is best known for being Patches O’Houlihan in the real-life story Dodgeball. Torn was also known for many other roles throughout his career. He passed away at 88 of Alzheimer’s. Next one is Neil Peart.
6. Neil Peart
Pert is best known as the drummer and lead lyricist in the band Rush. He was indicted into the Drummer Hall of Fame in 1983. At the time of his induction, Neil was the youngest person ever to be inducted. Pert died after a long battle with glioblastoma. He was only 67.
7. Chuy Bravo
Chuy Bravo was a famous Mexican American actor who grew up in Jesus Melgoza. He is best known for his role on the Chelsea Handler show—Chelsea Lately. Bravo was featured in Pirates of the Caribbean in 2007. He was 15 when he moved to San Fernando Valley and began acting. He founded Bravo Academy.
8. Stefanie Sherk
Stephanie Sherk was born and raised in Ontario, Canada. She moved to the US as an adult to pursue a modeling, acting, and producer career. She was featured on CSI: Cyber, in #Hastag, and worked on films such as Valentine’s Day, Crash Landing, and Big Date. Sherk had a busy career in Hollywood.
9. Beth Chapman
Best known for being the wife of Duane “Dog” Chapman, Beth developed cancer and in 2019, she died after several days of being in a coma. Duane and Beth were officially married in 2006. Duane Chapman is known for being America’s bounty hunter, a reality television show. Next one is Ashley Massaro.
10. Ashley Massaro
Massaro was best known to her fans as a WWE star. She was also a model, actress, disc jockey, and television host. Ashley was also a contestant on Survivor: China. She was one of the first to transition in wresting from the Smackdown in wrestling to the Raw. When she died, she was a DJ at the Shark.
11. Danny Aiello
Danny Aiello is best known for being the descendant of Italian immigrants who made it big in Hollywood. He was featured on many television shows and in movies. His best-known movie is the part he had in God Father Part 2. Aiello died with one Academy Award nomination to his credits.
12. John Witherspoon
While he was known as John Witherspoon, his name was John Weatherspoon. John was featured in several music videos throughout his lengthy career in Hollywood. He was also feature on the large and small screens. Witherspoon’s career began in 1965 and lasted until his death. Next one is Regis Philbin.
13. Regis Philbin
Regis had a career that lasted more than sixty years. His family and friends made the official statement announcing how grateful they had been to have had them in their lives. They were also thankful that he could make any day into something worth talking about. They did not forget to thank his many fans.
14. Grant Imahara
Imahara is best known for his role on the Discovery Channel’s MythBusters. He joined in the third season. Grant had many fans who adored his work. Imarara sadly passed away at only 49 years. He died of a brain aneurysm. He is missed by his beloved family, friends, and fans.
15. Naya Rivera
Naya Rivera was best known for her guest appearances on Glee. She had a young son at the time of her death. Rivera died from a tragic accident while out on the lake. The rented pontoon boat was found with only her son. Naya is missed by many in Hollywood and the world.
16. Kelly Preston
Kelly Preston was best known for her role as Mrs. John Travolta. She was also featured and beloved in films such as Jerry McGuire, and What a Girl Wants. Kelly battled cancer for two years. Sadly, in summer 2020, she lost that battle. Kelly is missed by many. She left behind a young daughter and son.
17. Carl Reiner
Carl Reiner had a long-lasting career that spanned over 6 decades. Reiner was best known for directing but was also known for being in front of the camera and writing the scripts. Carl passed away at age 98 in June 2020. His cause of death was old age. Throughout his career he won many awards.
18. Mary Pat Gleason
Film: A Cinderella Story
While her name is not well-known, Mary Pat Gleason’s face was. She appeared in shows like Saved by the Bell, Sex and City, and Desperate Housewives. Gleason was also featured in several full-length famous movies such as Cinderella Story and more. She died at 70 in 2020. Next one is Fred Willard.
19. Fred Willard
Fred Willard was a comedian who made an impact on Hollywood. He appeared in many television series and in a list of movies. Willard died in June 2020. His agent did not confirm the causes of death. Fred Willard made such an impression on Hollywood that he was known as a legend before his death.
20. Jerry Stiller
The credits belonging to Jerry Stiller are too many to list. He was an excellent actor who made an impressive resume throughout his lengthy career. Besides acting, Jerry Stiller was the father of Ben Stiller, and the faithful and loving husband of Anne. They were married for 62 years. Next one is Little Richard.
21. Little Richard
Best known for being the wild man of rock-and-roll, Little Richard is known for hits like Tutti Frutti, Long Tall Sally, and more. He died at age 87 in May 2020. Little Richard is missed by many throughout the world. His music lives on and will continue to inspire future generations of rock.
22. Sam Lloyd
TV-Series: Scrubs
Sam Lloyd was a well-known actor of comedy. After his death on April 30, 2020, many of his friends Tweeted sweet memories of working with him and of their friendship. Lloyd passed away after a long and tedious battle with lung cancer. Sam Lloyd was one of the funniest comedians in Hollywood.
23. Howard Finkel
Howard Finkel is best known for being the announcer of the World Wrestling Federation. He had a deep voice that many wrestling fans adored. Howard announced wrestlers such as Hulk Hogan to the ring. In 2016, Finkel had a stroke. His health continued to deteriorate, and he passed in 2020.
24. Shirley Douglas
Other than being the mother of Keifer Sutherland, Shirley Douglas had an impressive resume in Hollywood. Douglas won awards for her role in Shadow Lake. Shirley Douglas contracted pneumonia and never recovered. She passed from complications of the illness in April 2020. Next one is Bill Withers. He is gone too soon.
25. Bill Withers
Bill Withers was a singer and songwriter. He is known by multiple generations. Withers is best known for his songs Ain’t No Sunshine, Lean on Me And, and Use Me. Sadly, though, Withers had developed cardiovascular disease and succumbed to the illness in March 2020. Next one Kenny Rogers. Do you remember him?
26. Kenny Rogers
Kenny Rogers was a well-known country musician. He passed away at 81 of natural causes. The family had his publicist announce it to the fans early the next morning. Rogers was under hospice care when he died. The family had a small and intimate memorial for him out of concerns for COVID-19.
27. Max von Sydow
Max von Sydow is best known for his roles in the Exorcist and Game of Thornes. He was a popular actor from Sweden. Max von Sydow died in France on March 8, 2020. He is missed by his adoring fans around the world. Max von Sydow will always be remembered by Game of Thornes fans.
28. James Lipton
James Lipton was the creator of a television program called Inside the Actor Studio. The show is how he is best known, he also starred in the show. The role had him asking many of Hollywood elite how they got their start. He died in 2020 of bladder cancer. Next one is Esther Scott.
29. Esther Scott
Film: TRUST FUND
Esther Scott was well-known in Hollywood. She took on roles that portrayed her as a strict mother figure. Scott made over seventy movies in her career as well as many television appearances. Esther died of a heart attack at age 66. He died in Los Angeles. Next one is Kirk Douglas.
30. Kirk Douglas
Kirk Douglas had a long list of attributes in Hollywood. His biggest contribution to the industry was the spawning of his sons. Michael Douglas and his brothers continued in the industry and made Kirk proud. Michael is the one who announced Kirk’s passing to the world via Instagram. He was 103.
31. John Singleton
Johan Singleton is best known for directing Boyz n the Hood in 1991. The film made him a household name. Singleton was the first African American and youngest ever to be nominated for the Best Director Academy Award. John Singleton had a stroke. His life support was removed a few days later.
32. Sue Lyon
Sue Lyon started in the industry as a model. She was only 13 at her start. She had many nominations throughout her career and one Golden Globe. Sue is best known for movies such as Evil Knievel, 7 Women, Tony Rome, and many more. Sue Lyon began her Hollywood career in 1962.
33. Silvio Horta
Silvio Horta was a well-known screenwriter and producer. He has many credits to his resume. Some of these include Betty, Ugly Betty, and la Fea. He earned a Golden Globe to add to his list of accomplishments. When he won, he announced the American Dream is available to anyone who wants it.
34. Elizabeth Wurtzel
Best known for being a published author. She wrote Prozac Nation, Elisabeth Wurtzel centered her work on depression and life. Wurtzel was known as a voice within Generation X. It was sad that she passed away at only age 52. She died in 2020 of complications from breast cancer.
35. Buck Henry
Buck Henry was an American actor who was featured on television shows like Will & Grace, 3rd Rock, and Hot in Cleveland. Despite his lengthy resume on-screen, Henry is best known for being a screenwriter. Sadly, in 2020, Buck had a heart attack and left us at age 89. Next one is Alexis Eddy.
36. Alexis Eddy
Alexis Eddy is most well known for her role as a member of the MTV reality show Are You the One? Before appearing on the show, Alexis had a problem with substance abuse. The abuse had an impact on the star and her appearance on the show. In 2020 Eddy died from cardiac arrest.
37. Ed Byrnes
Ed Byrnes was borne Edward Byrne Breitenberger. He had a long list of credentials in Hollywood. One of his more famous roles was as the announcer and host in the teen dance contest for the film Greece. Byrnes left behind a legacy that was carried on by his son. Next one is Emily Hartridge.
38. Emily Hartridge
Emily Hartridge was a famous YouTube personality. She also was involved with being a presenter in Britain. Hartridge dipped her hands in producing for a bit as well. When in the UK, she was riding an electric scooter in July 2019, and hit by a bus. She is the first to be in such a wreck.
39. Kevin Fret
Kevin Fret was a Latin Trap artist. He was one of the first. In July 2019, he was riding his motorcycle and was shot and killed. Fret was an openly gay man who was also gender nonconforming. The place where he lived still bullies and kills those who are openly gay and nonconforming.
40. Scott Patric
Scott Patric was a well-known makeup artist. He worked on shows such as Project Runway. Scott also worked with many headlining celebrities such as Taylor Swift, Madonna, Kate Moss and more. Patric passed away in his sleep after suffering a heart attack. He was a mere 53 years. This was our list about the Celebrities who were gone too soon.
