Stars we loved and lost... Do you remember?

Stars we loved... and lost
The Oscar-winning funny guy Robin Williams
Marie Fredriksson: The voice behind Roxette's hits
Anton Yelchin: The 'Star Trek' reboot's Chekov
Corey Haim: An '80s teen idol, forgotten
Cinematic icon Dennis Hopper
Leslie Nielsen: The king of comedy spoofs
New Jersey gem Ray Liotta
Dolores O’Riordan: The unforgettable voice of The Cranberries
Paul Walker: 'The Fast and the Furious' star's tragic end
'Green Mile' actor Michael Clarke Duncan
Bob Saget, a millennial's childhood icon
Keith Flint: The Prodigy's flamboyant frontman
James Gandolfini, heart of one of TV's best shows ever
Philip Seymour Hoffman, an Oscar-winner lost too soon
Bill Paxton's unexpected departure
James Avery, best known as Uncle Phil
Prince, a genre-spanning legend
Luke Perry, a heartthrob across generations
'Cheers' star Kirstie Alley
Aaron Carter: Nick Carter's troubled brother
Stars we loved... and lost

We may remember when we first heard the news and were left in shock. Over time, however, we may have forgotten that some celebrities who were a significant part of our lives are no longer with us. In some cases, we might not even have known about their passing. Here are a few of those stars who have died and you might not remember…

The Oscar-winning funny guy Robin Williams

The American comedian and actor, who won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his unforgettable role as Sean Maguire in 'Good Will Hunting,' was found dead on August 11, 2014, in his Paradise Cay, California, home after taking his own life. Yes, it's been that long.

Marie Fredriksson: The voice behind Roxette's hits

Many remember Roxette and their marvelous songs like 'It Must Have Been Love,' 'Listen to Your Heart,' 'The Look,' 'Spending My Time,' 'Joyride,' 'Dangerous,' and 'Sleeping In My Car.' However, few recall that the voice behind these hits, Marie Fredriksson, passed away on December 9, 2019, due to a brain tumor.

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Anton Yelchin: The 'Star Trek' reboot's Chekov

Famously known for his role as Pavel Chekov in the 'Star Trek' reboot series, Russian-American actor Anton Yelchin left us on June 19, 2016, at the age of 27, after a bizarre accident near his home where he was asphyxiated after his own car pinned him against a wall.

Corey Haim: An '80s teen idol, forgotten

He was a true teen idol during the 1980s, one of 'The Two Coreys' alongside Corey Feldman, and experienced Hollywood's darker side until fading into obscurity. So much so that many don't know he died on March 10, 2010, from pneumonia.

Cinematic icon Dennis Hopper

Considered by many as one of the most influential and iconic actors in film history, known for his roles in 'Hoosiers' and 'Apocalypse Now,' and as the director and star of the legendary 'Easy Rider,' he passed away on May 29, 2010, at 74 years old, from prostate cancer.

Leslie Nielsen: The king of comedy spoofs

Speaking of legendary actors, particularly in some of Hollywood's best-known comedies – think 'Airplane!' – we also lost Leslie Nielsen in 2010, like Hopper, but to pneumonia at the age of 84.

New Jersey gem Ray Liotta

At just 67, the actor from New Jersey, Ray Liotta, left us. Best remembered for his roles in 'Field of Dreams' (1989) and, most notably, 'Goodfellas' (1990), he passed away on May 22, 2022.

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Dolores O’Riordan: The unforgettable voice of The Cranberries

The voice of the legendary Irish alternative rock band 'The Cranberries,' with a long solo career to her name, was only 46 when she left us on January 15, 2018, in London. At the time, she was preparing a new version of the song 'Zombie.' She tragically drowned in her bathtub after excessive drinking.

Paul Walker: 'The Fast and the Furious' star's tragic end

The leading actor from the beginning of 'The Fast and the Furious' saga was taken from us all too soon: he died in a tragic car crash on November 30, 2013, after colliding with an electric pole in Santa Clarita, California. He was only 40 years old...

'Green Mile' actor Michael Clarke Duncan

He rose to fame for his emotional role as David Morse in 'The Green Mile' (1999) and appeared in other well-known titles like 'Armageddon' (1999), 'Daredevil' (2003), and 'Sin City' (2005). He died on September 3, 2012, due to a heart attack.

Bob Saget, a millennial's childhood icon

Bob Saget, known to every millennial as Danny Tanner from 'Full House,' continued to work both in front of the camera and as a voice actor. He tragically passed away in his sleep on January 9, 2022, at 65, after suffering a head injury.

Keith Flint: The Prodigy's flamboyant frontman

The renowned and flamboyant singer of the British electronic music band 'The Prodigy' was found dead at 49 in his Great Dunmow, Essex, England home on March 4, 2019. While the autopsy was inconclusive, American media suggested he took his own life shortly after separating from his wife.

James Gandolfini, heart of one of TV's best shows ever

Tony Soprano wouldn't have been Tony Soprano if it weren't for James Gandolfini's portrayal in 'The Sopranos.' Renowned for his acting skills, not everyone knows he passed away on June 19, 2013, in Rome at the age of 51, due to a heart attack.

Philip Seymour Hoffman, an Oscar-winner lost too soon

From 'Boogie Nights' (1997) to 'Capote' (2005), for which he won an Oscar, Philip Seymour Hoffman was a force in acting. Tragically, he died from an overdose on February 2, 2014, at just 46 years old

Bill Paxton's unexpected departure

Complications from heart surgery led to the untimely passing of actor Bill Paxton on February 25, 2017, at 61. His memorable career included films like 'Apollo 13' (1995), 'Twister' (1996), 'Titanic' (1997), 'Vertical Limit' (2000), and the TV series 'Big Love' (2006-2011).

James Avery, best known as Uncle Phil

The legendary 'Uncle Phil' from the '90s series 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' left us on December 31, 2013, also from a heart attack, just like Michael Clarke Duncan.

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Prince, a genre-spanning legend

A musician, singer, songwriter, dancer, producer, and entrepreneur, Prince Rogers was a superstar across genres like funk, R&B, soul, blues, pop, and rock. Known for his unique stage presence, he left us on April 21, 2016, due to a fentanyl overdose.

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Luke Perry, a heartthrob across generations

Fondly remembered by those born in the '80s and '90s for his role as Dylan McKay in 'Beverly Hills, 90210,' and by younger fans as Fred Andrews in 'Riverdale,' Luke Perry passed away on March 4, 2019, at 52 from a stroke.

'Cheers' star Kirstie Alley

The actress who won hearts in 'Look Who's Talking' (1989) and became a television icon as Rebecca Howe in 'Cheers,' Kirstie Alley, died on December 5, 2022, at 71 from colon cancer.

Aaron Carter: Nick Carter's troubled brother

The brother of Backstreet Boys' Nick Carter, who also pursued a career in hip-hop music and acting amidst a life filled with controversies, died on November 5, 2022, drowned in his bathtub after consuming mind-altering substances.

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