There were many celebrities who died in 2021, most of them legends. See the icons in music, movie, sports, and TV we lost this year.
The world is mourning the loss of many great entertainers in 2021. So many stars were taken from us too soon, including Saved By The Bell star, Dustin Diamond, who was just 44 years old when he died on Feb.1. This year also claimed the life of Larry King, who is recognizable to just about anyone as a talk show host. That 70s Show star, Tanya Roberts, also passed away, along with Hank Aaron and more. Jazz legend Chick Corea passed away at the age of 76 in February, while a fellow music icon — The Supremes founding member Mary Wilson — also left us. Read on to learn about the stars who passed this year. [Shutterstock] DMX, who rose to fame in the ’90s as a legendary rapper who also acted, was only 50 years when he passed away on April 9,2021. He died a week after suffering a heart attack inside his New York home; DMX’s attorney, Murray Richman, confirmed the heart attack but did not know what had caused it. DMX’s death was also confirmed in a statement from his family: “We are deeply saddened to announce today that our loved one, DMX, birth name of Earl Simmons, passed away at 50-years-old at White Plains Hospital with his family by his side after being placed on life support for the past few days. Earl was a warrior who fought till the very end.” You can read the full statement given to PEOPLE, here. DMX’s debut album released his debut album It’s Dark and Hell is Hot in 1998, which sold an impressive 251,000 copies in the U.S. within the first week of its release. He went on to release seven more studio albums throughout his lifetime. DMX’s most famous songs include “X Gon’ Give It to Ya,” “Where the Hood At?” and “Ruff Ryders’ Anthem.” [Shutterstock] Prince Philip, who also went by his royal title The Duke of Edinburgh, was 99 years old when he passed away on April 9,2021. “It is with deep sorrow that her Majesty the Queen announces the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Palace. Further announcements will be made in due course. The Royal Family will join people around the world in mourning his loss,” Buckingham Palace wrote in a statement. Philip had been Queen Elizabeth II ‘s husband since 1947, and together they welcomed four children: Charles, the Prince of Wales, Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, Anne, Princess Royal, and Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex. He was also the grandfather of Prince Harry, Prince William, Princess Eugenie, Princess Beatrice, Zara Tindall, James, Viscount Seven, Lady Louise Windsor and Peter Phillips. Philip came from Greek and Danish royalty as a member of the House of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg. Beloved children’s author Beverly Cleary passed away at the ripe old age of 104 on March 25, 2021. She started out as a children’s librarian and began writing books in 1950 after her young patrons couldn’t find any books that related to their own lives as elementary school students. Beverly ended up penning the classic series on Henry Huggins, as well as his neighbors Beezus and Ramona Quimby. Her over books have sold 85 million copies and been translated into 29 languages, showing that her wonderful storytelling was beloved around the world. Jessica Walter at the Walt Disney Television Upfront Presentation at the Tavern on the Green in New York on May 14, 2019 [Shutterstock]. Beloved actress Jessica Walter passed away at the age of 80 years old on March 24 at her home in New York City, Deadline reported on March 25. Jessica’s career spanned more than five decades, earning fans from multiple generations from her work in series like Amy Prentiss, Trapper John, M.D., Arrested Development, and the animated series Archer. In 1975, Jessica earned the Emmy Award for Outstanding Actress in a Limited Series for her role Amy Prentiss. In the latter half of her career, Jessica was best known for her role as Lucille Bluth on the comedy series Arrested Development. For her work, Jessica earned an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series in 2005. Along with her remarkable career on screen, she also served as the 2nd National Vice President of the Screen Actors Guild, per Deadline. She was also elected to the SAG Board of Directors for more than a decade. Jessica is survived by her daughter, Brooke Bowman, and grandson, Micah Heymann. “It is with a heavy heart that I confirm the passing of my beloved mom Jessica,” Brooke shared in a statement obtained by Deadline. “A working actor for over six decades, her greatest pleasure was bringing joy to others through her storytelling both on screen and off. While her legacy will live on through her body of work, she will also be remembered by many for her wit, class and overall joie de vivre.” The Goldbergs star George Segal sadly passed away at the age of 87 on Mar.23. The actor, who played Albert “Pops” Solomon on the series, died from “complications of bypass surgery”, according to his wife Sonia. “The family is devastated to announce that this morning George Segal passed away due to complications from bypass surgery,” she wrote in a statement, Variety reported. George’s longtime manager also commented on his death, saying, “I am saddened by the fact that my close friend and client of many years has passed away. I will miss his warmth, humor, camaraderie and friendship.
