JUNE(01 of45)
Open Image ModalPete McGarry (1950 – 2021)
One of the early stars of Gogglebox, Pete was heard commenting on the last week of television alongside his wife, Linda. (credit:Jeff Spicer via Getty Images)
JUNE(02 of45)
Open Image ModalJohnny Solinger (1965 – 2021)
The lead singer of the US rock group died at the age of 55, a month after revealing he was suffering with liver failure. (credit:Shirlaine Forrest via Getty Images)
JUNE(03 of45)
Open Image ModalLisa Banes (1955 – 2021)
Known for her roles in Cocktail and Gone Girl, Lisa died at the age of 65 after suffering a brain injury in a hit-and-run incident. (credit:Kevin Mazur via Getty Images)
JUNE(04 of45)
Open Image ModalNed Beatty (1937 – 2021)
The Oscar-nominated actor appeared in more than 160 films, including Deliverance, Network, All The President's Men and Toy Story 3. (credit:Michael Buckner via Getty Images)
JUNE(05 of45)
Open Image ModalErnie Lively (1947 – 2021)
As well as The Dukes Of Hazzard and Passenger 57, Ernie appeared in The Sisterhood Of The Travelling Pants, playing the on-screen father of his real-life daughter, Blake Lively. (credit:CBS Photo Archive via Getty Images)
JUNE(06 of45)
Open Image ModalBen Roberts (1950 – 2021)
The British actor played Chief Inspector Derek Conway in The Bill for 14 years, and later made appearances in Jane Eyre, A Little Chaos and Miss Peregrine’s Home For Peculiar Children. (credit:Fremantle Media/Shutterstock)
MAY(07 of45)
Open Image ModalGavin MacLeod (1931 – 2021)
A veteran of US television, Gavin was most famous in the States for his leading role in The Love Boat. His other acting credits included The Mary Tyler Moore Show and McHale's Navy. (credit:Michael Tullberg via Getty Images)
MAY(08 of45)
Open Image ModalBJ Thomas (1942 – 2021)
The Grammy-winning country and gospel musician is best known for hits like Hooked On A Feeling, I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry and Raindrops Keep Falling On Head. (credit:Mark Reinstein via Getty Images)
MAY(09 of45)
Open Image ModalFreddy Marks (1949 – 2021)
The children's entertainer made up one third of the group Rod, Jane and Freddy, who frequently appeared in Rainbow in the 1980s and 90s. (credit:Fremantle Media/Shutterstock)
MAY(10 of45)
Open Image ModalSamuel E Wright (1946 – 2021)
The two-time Tony Award winner voiced Sebastian the crab in Disney's Little Mermaid franchise, as well as originating the role of Mufasa in the Broadway production of The Little Mermaid. (credit:Alberto E. Rodriguez via Getty Images)
MAY(11 of45)
Open Image ModalMark York (1965 – 2021)
After playing property manager Billy Merchant in the US remake of The Office, Mark spent his final years working as an inventor, securing two patents. (credit:NBC)
MAY(12 of45)
Open Image ModalNorman Lloyd (1914 – 2021)
With a career in the entertainment industry spanning 90 years to his name, the veteran actor died in May 2021, at the age of 106. (credit:Paul Redmond via Getty Images)
MAY(13 of45)
Open Image ModalOlympia Dukakis (1931 – 2021)
The star of Steel Magnolias and Moonstruck, the latter of which earned her an Oscar win, will also be remembered by many for his role as Anna Madrigal in the TV adaptation of Tales Of The City. (credit:Dia Dipasupil via Getty Images)
APRIL(14 of45)
Open Image ModalHelen McCrory (1968 – 2021)
The Olivier-nominated actor's biggest roles included playing Polly Gray in Peaky Blinders, Cherie Blair in The Queen and Narcissa Malfoy in the final three Harry Potter films. (credit:Mike Marsland via Getty Images)
APRIL(15 of45)
Open Image ModalJoseph Siravo (1957 – 2021)
The actor and producer will be best remembered for playing Giovanni Francis "Johnny" Soprano in The Sopranos and performing in the stage musical Jersey Boys. (credit:Mireya Acierto via Getty Images)
APRIL(16 of45)
Open Image ModalNikki Grahame (1982 – 2021)
The much-loved Big Brother housemate is best known for her appearance on the seventh series of the Channel 4 reality show. She later returned for Ultimate Big Brother and Channel 5's "Timebomb"-themed series, and more recently competed on the Canadian version of the show. (credit:Danny Martindale via Getty Images)
APRIL(17 of45)
Open Image ModalDMX (1970 – 2021)
Legendary rapper and three-time Grammy nominee Earl Simmons – known in the music world under the stage name DMX – died in hospital after suffering "catastrophic cardiac arrest". (credit:Noam Galai via Getty Images)
APRIL(18 of45)
Open Image ModalPrince Philip (1921 – 2021)
The Duke of Edinburgh died in April, just two months shy of his 100th birthday. (credit:Max Mumby/Indigo via Getty Images)
APRIL(19 of45)
Open Image ModalWalter Olkewicz (1948 – 2021)
The character actor's most famous role was that of bartender Jacques Renault in the mystery drama Twin Peaks. (credit:ABC)
APRIL(20 of45)
Open Image ModalPaul Ritter (1966 – 2021)
The star of TV series Friday Night Dinner and Chernobyl died of a brain tumour at the age of 54. (credit:Jeff Spicer via Getty Images)
MARCH(21 of45)
Open Image ModalJessica Walter (1941 – 2021)
The Emmy-winning star will be best remembered for her iconic portrayal of Lucille Bluth in the sitcom Arrested Development. (credit:LISA O'CONNOR via Getty Images)
MARCH(22 of45)
Open Image ModalGeorge Segal (1934 – 2021)
George Segal bagged an Oscar nomination for his performance in Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf?, and went on to star in shows like Just Shoot Me! and, more recently, The Goldbergs. (credit:Craig Sjodin via Getty Images)
MARCH(23 of45)
Open Image ModalSabine Schmitz (1969 – 2021)
The German racing driver was known to many as a co-presenter on Top Gear. She died at the age of 51, following a long battle with cancer. (credit:David M. Benett via Getty Images)
MARCH(24 of45)
Open Image ModalYaphet Kotto (1939 – 2021)
Best known for playing the villain in the James Bond film Live And Let Die, Yaphet also appeared in the sci-fi classic Alien and earned an Emmy nomination for his performance in the TV movie Raid On Entebbe. (credit:Ron Galella via Ron Galella Collection via Getty)
MARCH(25 of45)
Open Image ModalTrevor Peacock (1931 – 2021)
Trevor will be best remembered for his portrayal of Jim Trott in The Vicar Of Dibley. He died at the age of 89 from a "dementia-related illness". (credit:PA Images/PA Images via Getty Images)
MARCH(26 of45)
Open Image ModalBunny Wailer (1947 – 2021)
The pioneering reggae singer was one of the founding members of The Wailers, alongside childhood friend Bob Marley and Peter Tosh. After leaving the group in 1973, he went on to enjoy success as a solo artist. (credit:Shutterstock)
FEBRUARY(27 of45)
Open Image ModalJohnny Briggs (1935 – 2021)
The veteran soap actor will forever be remembered by fans for his portrayal of Mike Baldwin in Coronation Street, a character he played for 30 years. (credit:Nigel Wright/Mirrorpix/Getty Images)
FEBRUARY(28 of45)
Open Image ModalFrank Mills (1929 – 2021)
Frank played Billy Williams, the husband of Betty Turpin, in Coronation Street for two years in the 1990s. (credit:Shutterstock)
FEBRUARY(29 of45)
Open Image ModalMary Wilson (1944 – 2021)
The singer was one of the founding members of The Supremes. Along with bandmates Diana Ross and Florence Ballard, the group scored huge hits including Stop! In The Name Of Love and Baby Love. (credit:Donald Kravitz/Getty Images)
FEBRUARY(30 of45)
Open Image ModalRynagh O'Grady (1954 – 2021)
Rynagh played Mary in the hit sitcom Father Ted, and had a number of theatrical credits to her name in her home country of Ireland. (credit:Channel 4)
FEBRUARY(31 of45)
Open Image ModalCaptain Sir Tom Moore (1920 – 2021)
The former British Army officer rose to prominence in the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic thanks to his fundraising efforts in the lead-up to his 100th birthday. In the last year of his life, he released a best-selling autobiography and topped the UK singles chart with a cover of You'll Never Walk Alone. (credit:Samir Hussein/WireImage/Getty Images)
FEBRUARY(32 of45)
Open Image ModalHal Halbrook (1925 – 2021)
The American actor was best known for roles in films like All The President’s Men, Wall Street and Into The Wild, which earned him his first Oscar nomination at the age of 82.
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FEBRUARY(33 of45)
Open Image ModalDustin Diamond (1977 – 2021)
The former teen actor portrayed Screech in the hit high school drama Saved By The Bell. He died at the age of 44, just three weeks after being diagnosed with cancer. (credit:Tom Briglia via Getty Images)
JANUARY(34 of45)
Open Image ModalSOPHIE (1986 – 2021)
SOPHIE was a Grammy-nominated artist and music producer, renowned for her work with stars including Charli XCX and Madonna. Following her death, she was hailed not just as a game-changing musician, but an icon for the transgender community. (credit:Scott Dudelson via Getty Images)
JANUARY(35 of45)
Open Image ModalHilton Valentine (1943 – 2021)
Hilton was one of the founding members of the chart-topping rock group The Animals. He played guitar on their most famous track The House Of The Rising Sun, which reached number one on both sides of the Atlantic. (credit:Stanley Bielecki/ASP via Getty Images)
JANUARY(36 of45)
Open Image ModalCicely Tyson (1924 – 2021)
A true Hollywood legend, Cicely worked long into her nineties, and was hailed as a pioneering actor following her death. She was known for recent roles in The Help and How To Get Away With Murder, as well as The Autobiography Of Miss Jane Pittman and Sounder, for which she received an Oscar nomination. (credit:SIPA USA/PA Images)
JANUARY(37 of45)
Open Image ModalCloris Leachman (1926 – 2021)
An Oscar-winning star and true showbiz legend, Cloris won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in 1972 for her role in The Last Picture Show. (credit:Vivien Killilea via Getty Images)
JANUARY(38 of45)
Open Image ModalMick Norcross (1963 – 2021)
As well as being the owner of the iconic Sugar Hut nightclub, Mick appeared in several series of The Only Way Is Essex, alongside his son, Kirk. (credit:Chris Jackson via Getty Images)
JANUARY(39 of45)
Open Image ModalSiegfried Fischbacher (1939 – 2021)
The world famous illusionist made up one half of the performing duo Siegfried & Roy, known for their elaborate Las Vegas shows. (credit:EMPICS Entertainment)
JANUARY(40 of45)
Open Image ModalMichael Apted (1941 – 2021)
The award-winning British filmmaker was best known for directing the Up documentary series, as well as the James Bond outing The World Is Not Enough. (credit:VALERIE MACON via Getty Images)
JANUARY(41 of45)
Open Image ModalMarion Ramsey (1947 – 2021)
Although best known for her role in the Police Academy films in the 1980s, Marion was also a Broadway star. (credit:James Lemke Jr via Getty Images)
JANUARY(42 of45)
Open Image ModalTanya Roberts (1955 – 2021)
Tanya's most famous role was playing Stacey Sutton in the James Bond film A View To Kill. She also appeared in the TV shows Charlie's Angels and That 70s Show. (credit:Paul Archuleta via Getty Images)
JANUARY(43 of45)
Open Image ModalBarbara Shelley (1932 – 2021)
The British actor was hailed as the "technicolour queen of Hammer" for her work with the Hammer Horror production company. (credit:Shutterstock)
JANUARY(44 of45)
Open Image ModalGerry Marsden (1942 – 2021)
A key figure in the Merseybeat musical boom of the 1960s, Gerry was frontman of Gerry And The Pacemakers, known for chart-topping hits I Like It, How Do You Do It? and You'll Never Walk Alone. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
JANUARY(45 of45)
Open Image ModalMark Eden (1928 – 2021)
The soap actor was best known to Coronation Street fans as the villainous Alan Bradley. Mark was married to former co-star Sue Nicholls, who plays Audrey Roberts in the ITV show. (credit:ITV/Shutterstock)