( Log Out /  Before "Game of Thrones," Vaughan had a successful career in England collaborating with actors like Anthony Hopkins and Emma Thompson. The actress-turned-first lady starred in films such as “Night Into Morning” (1951) and “Hellcats of the Navy” (1957), in which she appeared with her husband, eventual President Ronald Reagan, and led the “Just Say No” anti-drug campaign of the 1980s. Police were investigating the deaths. Tom Whedon was a writer on several classic TV shows, including a stint as showrunner for the children's series "The Electric Company. Enjoy! One of the breakout stars of the 1980s comedy boom, Meaney appeared on shows including “The Tonight Show” and “Late Night With David Letterman.”. Baker played the famous droid in the original and prequel "Star Wars" trilogies. He was 69 years old. Joe Garagiola, MLB announcer, died on March 23 at age 90. is commonly spoken amongst "Star Wars" fans and in Internet culture, Merle Haggard, famed country music star, died of pneumonia on April 6 at age 79. She was also the headlining entertainer for Savannah Pride’s inaugural celebration, and hosted their Miss Gay Pride Pageant. "The Deer Hunter" won five Oscars including Best Picture for its depiction of traumatized Vietnam War soldiers, while "Heaven's Gate" got panned upon first release but later received critical acclaim when Cimino's uncut version was released in 2012. Leon Russell, the rock singer/songwriter who worked with George Harrison, Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones and Joe Cocker, died in his sleep in his Nashville home on August 12. Elsewhere," died of cancer on Aug. 9 at age 63. All Rights reserved. Thicke became one of the most famous sitcom dad on TV during his seven-year band as Dr. Jason Seaver. Sager was popular among NBA fans and players for his colorful, garish outfits during his tenure at TNT. DeHaven made her debut alongside Charlie Chaplin in the legendary Little Tramp film "Modern Times." She was 59. Kevin Ferguson, known better as MMA star Kimbo Slice, died June 6 at age 42. Phife Dawg, died on March 23 at age 45. Legendary golfer Arnold Palmer passed away on Sept. 25 at age 87. ", Pat Harrington Jr. died from complications of Alzheimer's on Jan. 6. Heller had a turbulent relationship with several members of the famed rap group and filed a defamation suit against Dr. Dre after he was negatively portrayed by Paul Giamatti in the film "Straight Outta Compton.". She has long been a giver to the community. She was 59. In his Best Selling novel, known in Savannah as The Book, John Berendt wrote that when he first met The Lady Chablis, “she had both hands on her hips and a sassy half-smile on her face,” a pose that would grace many stages. After the film came out, she had a role in the 1999 TV pilot Partners, directed by Brett Ratner, appeared in the first episode of Bravo’s Southern Charm in 2013 and later that year guested on The Real Housewives of Atlanta. Haggard was most well-known for writing the song "Okie From Muskogee.". Morley Safer, longtime correspondent for "60 Minutes," died on May 19 at age 84. Born Benjamin Knox on March 11, 1957, in Quincy, FL, the performer used The Lady Chablis as a stage name for her comedy nightclub act. Nancy Reagan died of congestive heart failure on March 6 at age 94. ", Tom Whedon, father of "The Avengers" director Joss Whedon, died on March 25 at age 83. Ken Howard, president of SAG-AFTRA, died on March 23 at age 71. Sager received the Jimmy V Perseverance Award at this year's ESPYs in honor of his long struggle with leukemia. Nederlander has produced over 100 plays and owns several major theatres, including the Richard Rodgers Theatre, where "Hamilton" opened on Broadway. Shaffer won two Tony awards for penning the scripts to "Equus" and "Amadeus," the former of which featured Daniel Radcliffe in a 2007 revival at the peak of his "Harry Potter" fame. Her character was featured prominently in John Berendt’s Savannah-set 1994 bestseller Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. ( Log Out /  Abe Vigoda, star of "The Godfather" and "Barney Miller," died on January 26 at 94. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. ", Theresa Saldana, star of the film "Raging Bull," died on June 7 at age 61. Subscribe to Deadline Breaking News Alerts and keep your inbox happy. Celine Dion’s husband and former manager, René Angélil, died on Jan. 14 following a battle with cancer. In addition to Happy Days, Marshall's filmography included movies like "Pretty Woman" and "The Princess Diaries.". Leonard Cohen, the singer and songwriter best known for the anthem “Hallelujah,” died Nov. 10 at the age of 82. Send us a tip using our annonymous form. in the 1980s, died on December 25 at age 53. She was 89 years old. Alan Thicke, star of "Growing Pains," died Dec. 13 at age 69. Burt Kwouk, star of Peter Sellers' "Pink Panther" films, died May 24 at age 85. He was last seen on Dec. 27 when his boat capsized while duck hunting in Oklahoma. Denise Matthews, a.k.a. According to Club One, a Savannah, Georgia club where she performed, she died surrounded by friends and family. Albee won three Pulitzers in his long career, but his most famous play, "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?," was rejected by the Pulitzer board for its vulgarity. Youree Dell Harris, a.k.a. Zsa Zsa Gabor, actress and Hollywood socialite, died Dec. 18 at age 99. George Kennedy died of a heart ailment on Feb. 28 at age 91. Berry was a member of the group during its formative years, but left shortly after the release of their debut EP. John Berry, founding member of the Beastie Boys, died on May 20 at age 52. Michael Cimino, visionary director of movies such as "The Deer Hunter" and "Heaven's Gate," died on July 2 at age 77. It is with sad news that we report the death of the Lady Chablis. With her declining health, she regretted that her body wouldn’t allow her to give more. Maurice White, founder of Earth, Wind, and Fire, died on February 3 at age 74. Kantner was the only member of Jefferson Airplane to also appear on all the albums of the band's successor, Jefferson Starship. He had been inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, Canadian Music Hall of Fame and the American Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Its lead actor, Christopher Lee, called it the the best film he ever worked on. TV psychic Miss Cleo, died of colon cancer on July 26 at age 53.