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It seems as though each year gets a little tougher than the last. This is because over the last few years, there have been a number of celebrity icons who have passed away. Whether it was expected or untimely, it does not prepare the world for the initial shock of the news reports and obituaries that flood the Internet.
2018 is no different. We have lost several icons this year and it has not been easy. Many of these stars were young and old, healthy and unhealthy. It may have been their time to pass on, but we will never forget the impact they’ve all made on millions of people throughout their lifetime.
John McCain
Republican politician and U.S. Senator of Arizona, John McCain passed away at the age of 81 on August 25th, 2018. He Died shortly after it was announced he would stop treatment for brain cancer specifically an aggressive glioblastoma.
Neil Simon
Neil Simon, author, playwright, and screenwriter died at the age of 91 on the morning of August 26th, 2018. Prior to his Death, he had been fighting kidney failure, in addition to Alzheimer’s and dementia.
Ed King
Ed King, the former guitarist of the band Lynard Skynard, died at the age of 68 on August 22, 2018. The official cause of King’s death has not been announced at this time
Stefán Karl Stefánsson
Stefán Karl Stefánsson was most known for his role in children’s TV show LazyTown. He passed away on August 21st, 2018 after a two-year battle with bile duct cancer. He was 43.
Barbara Harris
Barbara Harris was well-known for her role in the 1976 film Freaky Friday. She died on August 21st, 2018 at the age of 83 after a battle with lung cancer.
Aretha Franklin
Aretha Franklin’s death shook the world as reports surfaced she had passed away at the age of 76. She died on August 16th, 2018 from a number of health complications that had rapidly worsened over the years, including pancreatic cancer.
Jill Janus
Jill Janus, the lead singer of the rock band Huntress, sadly died by suicide on August 14th, 2018. She was 43.
Morgana King
Morgana King died on March 22nd, 2018, but reports of her passing did not surface until August 14th, 2018. The actress died from non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma at the age of 87.
Jim ‘The Anvil’ Neidhart
Jim ‘The Anvil’ Neidhart’s death was announced on August 13th, 2018. He was 63 years old and the cause of death was due to a head injury when he fell at his home.
Joel Robuchon
Joel Robuchon died at age 73 on August 6th, 2018 from cancer. He was diagnosed with a pancreatic tumor over a year prior.
Charlotte Rae
The Diff’rent Strokes and The Facts of Life actress died on August 5th, 2018 at the age of 92. She was diagnosed with bone cancer in April of 2017.
Jessica Vogel
Jessica Vogel, a professional chef who starred on Hell’s Kitchen and Cutthroat Kitchen, died at the age of 34 on July 30th, 2018. She was being treated for inflammatory bowel disease when her heart just gave out.
Brian Lawler
Brian Lawler was found hanging in his prison cell in the Hardeman County Jail on July 29th, 2018. He was 46 years old.
Nicholas ‘Duffy’ Fudge
Nicholas ‘Duffy’ Fudge was a cast member on National Geographic Channel’s Wicked Tuna. He was 28 when he died on July 22nd. No official cause of death was released.
Elmarie Wendel
Elmarie Wendel was announced dead on July 21st, 2018. She was 89 years of age and no official cause of death was released.
Annabelle Neilson
Annabelle Neilson, an actress of Bravo’s reality show Ladies of London, died on July 12th at age 49. It was reported that she died of a heart attack.
Tab Hunter
Tab Hunter died of cardiac arrest on July 8th, 2018 at the age of 86. He is remembered most for being a natural Hollywood heartthrob.
Richard Swift
Richard Swift, a member of The Black Keys, passed away on July 3rd, 2018. He was 41 years old and the cause of death was reported to be hepatitis and other health complications relating to his alcohol addiction.
Alan Longmuir
RIP #alanlongmuir #ripalanlongmuir #baycityrollers
Alan Longmuir died on July 2nd and he was 70 years old. His cause of death was not revealed.
Joe Jackson
Joe Jackson, who was most known for being Michael Jackson’s father and manager of the Jackson family, died on June 27th, 2018 at the age of 89. He had been battling terminal pancreatic cancer.
Richard Harrison
Known for starring in the hit TV show Pawn Stars, Richard Harrison died on June 25th, 2018, at the age of 77. He had been battling Parkinson’s disease.
Vinnie Paul
RIP Vinnie Paul 😞 #pantera #heavymetal #sad #rip #vinniepaul #cfh #metal #dimebagdarrell #philanselmo #rexbrown #groovemetal #drums
Famous drummer Vinne Paul, who played in bands like Pantera, Damageplan, and HELLYEAH, died at the age of 54 on June 23rd, 2018. He reportedly died of a heart attack in his sleep.
Charles Krauthammer
Charles Krauthammer, conservative commentator and Pulitzer Prize winner, has died. He was 68. #RIP #charleskrauthammer #Neverforgotten
Fox News commentator and conservative columnist, Charles Krauthammer, died on June 21st, 2018 at age 68. He reportedly passed away due to cancer of the small intestine.
Sophie Gradon
Sophie Gradon, who starred on the British reality dating show Love Island was reported dead on June 20th, 2018. She was 32. Her death was ruled a suicide.
Leon White
Leon White was known as Big Van Vader, or just Vader, to his fans. He passed away on June 18th, 2018 of heart failure. He was 63.
Georgann Johnson
Georgann Johnson, who was best known for her roles on TV and on Broadway, died at the age of 91 on June 4th, 2018. There was no official cause of death released.
D.J. Fontana
D.J. Fontana, who was best known for being Elvis Presley’s drummer, died on June 13th, 2018 at the age of 87. He passed away in his sleep after being in poor health after a hip fracture.
Jackson Odell
Jackson Odell, best known for starring on ABC’s The Goldbergs, died at the young age of 20 at a sober living agency. He was found unresponsive on June 8th, 2018.
Anthony Bourdain
Anthony Bourdain, an award-winning author, chef, and more, died at the age of 61 from an apparent suicide. His death was announced on June 8th, 2018.
Alan O’Neill
Alan O’Neill, best known for acting in Sons of Anarchy, was reported dead on June 6th, 2018. He was 47. He had been dealing with coronary artery disease.
Kate Spade
Fashion designer Kate Spade was reported dead on June 5th, 2018 from an apparent suicide. She was just 55 years old.
Frank Doubleday
Frank Doubleday, who was best known for his role in Escape from New York, died at the age of 73 on March 3rd, 2018. His cause of death was from complications of esophageal cancer.
Blake Painter
Former Deadliest Catch captain Blake Painter was reported dead on May 25th, 2018. He was 38 years old. There was apparently an assortment of pills at the scene in addition to other drug paraphernalia.
Tom Wolfe
Writer Tom Wolfe passed away on May 14th, 2018 at the age of 88. He had apparently been hospitalized with an infection.
Margot Kidder
Margot Kidder passed away on May 13th, 2018 at age 69. Her cause of death was ruled a suicide. She is best known for her role as Lois Lane in Superman: The Movie.
Scott Hutchinson
Scott Hutchinson, the lead singer and guitarist for the band Frightened Rabbit, was announced dead on May 10th, 2018. He was 36 years old and his death was ruled a suicide.
Carlos Carvalho
The filmmaker Carlos Carvalho died on May 3rd, 2018 after suffering an injury received on set by having a run-in with a giraffe. He was only 37 years old.
Pamela Gidley
The official announcement of Pamela Gidley’s death came on April 29th, 2018. She was 52 years old and the cause of death was not officially disclosed.
Verne Troyer
Verne Troyer died at the age of 49 due to an apparent alcohol poisoning. The statement on his death was released on April 21st, 2018.
Avicii
Avicii, Swedish deejay, died on April 20th, 2018 at 28 years old. His death was ruled a suicide.
Bruno Sammartino
Bruno Sammartino, a WWE wrestler, died on April 18th, 2018 at age 82. He was dealing with multiple organ failure due to heart issues.
Barbara Bush
Former first lady Barbara Bush passed away on April 17th, 2018 at the age of 92. She had been undergoing a series of hospitalizations over the years, and soon announced she would no longer be continuing medical treatment.
Harry Anderson
Harry Anderson died on April 16th, 2018 at the age of 65. Reports have said that Anderson suffered a stroke.
Matthew Mellon
Matthew Mellon passed away at a rehab facility on April 16th, 2018. He was 53 years old. He apparently suffered a heart attack after consuming a hallucinogenic drink.
R. Lee Ermey
R. Lee Ermey died on April 15th, 2018 from complications of pneumonia. He was 74 years old.
Yvonne Staples
Yvonne Staples was a member of the gospel group, the Staple Singers. She died on April 10th, 2018 following a battle with colon cancer. She was 80 years old.
Susan Anspach
Susan Anspach died on April 2nd, 2018 at the age of 75. The cause of death was a coronary failure.
Winnie Madikizela-Mandela
Winnie Madikizela-Mandela died on April 2nd, 2018 after a long illness at the age of 81.
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