Which entertainers died in 2011

Friedman, March 8: Alice in Chains bassist Mike Starr, March "Batman" butler Michael Gough, March "Cleopatra" star Elizabeth Taylor, March "Strangers on a Train" star Farley Granger, April "Poetry Man" singer Phoebe Snow, April "Attack of the Foot Woman" star Yvette Vickers, 81 or 82 date of death unknown; her remains were discovered on this date.

April "Dementia 13" star William Campbell, April "Penny Lane" trumpeter David Mason, May 3: "Our Gang" cast member Jackie Cooper, May 4: "Family" mama Sada Thompson, May Poet-musician Gil Scott-Heron, The sister of Motown founder Berry Gordy, Edwards founded the Motown Museum to preserve the legacy of the iconic record label. Williams scored late 80s hits with "Sweet, Sweet Love" and "Congratulations," and had dabbled in acting with minor roles in "Posse" and "Sister, Sister.

After beginning his career as a solo artist under the name Jack Sparrow, Dillon and the Ethiopians authored hits like "Everything Crash" and "Train to Skaville. Jobs, who built the first Apple computers in his family's garage, used digital technology to reignite animated films and the music industry by playing a key role in the success of Pixar and spearheading the creation of the iPod and iTunes.

Known as the "pianist to the presidents," Williams performed for nine commander-in-chiefs and scored a hit with piano instrumental "Autumn Leaves. Welsh, who performed with Weezer from to and handled bass on the group's disc "The Green Album," later established himself as a painter. The cause of Welsh's death has yet to be determined. She died from complications of heart and lung disease at age On Dec. Back to Best of Main. One short month later he died after complications from minor surgery.

A stubborn bruiser with a crushing left hook, Frazier was heavyweight champion of the world from Frazier won the first, Ali won the second. The third, the so-called Thrilla in Manila pictured here , went 14 rounds before Ali beat Frazier by TKO to win the match and the series. The strip became one of the most popular comic strips in America, appearing in over papers at its peak.

Bil Keane was still working on the strip when he died of heart failure on November 8, Harry Morgan was best known for playing crusty Col. But his career started 40 years before that, with work on Broadway in the s and then s movies like The Ox-Bow Incident. Morgan also played Frank Gannon, the sidekick to Sgt. Joe Friday, on the popular cop show Dragnet from He was born Harry Bratsberg in Detroit in Hitchens was on a book tour in for his memoir, Hitch , when he went to a doctor with what felt like exhaustion and instead was diagnosed with esophageal cancer.

Check out the Celebrity Deaths of as well as the more recent celeb deaths in What famous celebrities died in ? These famous deaths in are actors, musicians, singers, and notable people we mourn the passing of.

This list includes pictures of the deceased celebrities as well as brief obituaries commemorating these well-known celebrity passings. Which celebrities died in ? The more recent deaths are listed at the top of this list, but you can sort the well-known obit list alphabetically by the name column. Celebrity deaths this year include dead writers, dead celebrities, dead actors, and dead TV personalities.

This famous deaths list has any notable people who passed away in , but if we miss any prominent obituaries please let us know in the comments below and we will add them right away. What famous stars died in ? If you would like to remember the celebrities that passed on last year, check out our Celebrity Deaths List.

RIP, those who have achieved fame - you will be remembered. As the guitarist and vocalist for the Walker Brothers, he had great success in producing hits such as 's "Love Her" and a string of other hits. She is known for her role in "Road Trip as Rhonda" and is considered to be one of the most successful plus size models in the industry. The "Teach Me How to Dougie" star was in the driver's seat when a group of gunmen pulled up beside him and fired off two rounds.

He died of complications from a stroke. His family plans on sprinkling Doritos in the dirt as he is buried.

He was To see the current celeb death list, have a look at famous dead celebrities in Amy Winehouse. The cause of death has not been released, but she was only 27 years old. Elizabeth Taylor. She was Steve Jobs. Jobs was known for his keynote speeches that were given each year to update the loyal Apple followers, as well as his enlightening interview style. Randy Savage. He was also famous for his ring attire and his legendary catchphrase, "Ohhhh Yeahhh.

Osama bin Laden. Kim Jong-il. Known in North Korea as "Dear Leader" and other places as one of the world's most famous dictators , Jong-Il served as the country's leader under the communist regime.

No cause has been released. Anne Francis. Patrice O'Neal. O'Neal had appeared on shows like "The Office" and "Chappelle Show" as well as being a regular guest on the "Opie and Anthony" radio show.

Pete Postlethwaite. Video: YouTube. Once called by Steven Spielberg as "the greatest actor in the world.