Celebrity Deaths: 2012 Famous Deaths
What famous stars died in 2012? These are some of the famous deaths in 2012. These famous people who died in 2012 are actors, actresses, musicians, and notable world leaders who we now mourn their passing. Which movie stars died in 2012? The more recent famous celebrity deaths are listed at the top, though you are also able to sort by the notable stars names as well. The stars that passed away in 2012 will be missed.
Celebs who died in 2012 include Whitney Houston, Michael Clarke Duncan, Neil Armstrong, Dick Clark, Jenni Rivera, and more.
Also look at Celebrity Deaths 2011 for last years list as well as dead celebrities 2013 for last year and famous dead celebs 2017 for the current year.
- 2/11/12: Gospel-trained pop diva, who during the course of her life sold over 55 million records, as well as the star of popular films "The Bodyguard" and "Waiting to Exhale." Houston had become a regular feature in tabloids, due to her own admitted years of drug abuse and a tumultuous marriage with fellow musician and vocalist Bobby Brown. Houston died at age 48. The reason for her death was initially unknown.
- Age: Dec. at 48 (1963-2012)
- Birthplace: East Orange, New Jersey, USA
- 9/3/12: Actor, Michael Clarke Duncan, passed away in the hospital where he had been since a heart attack in July. Duncan, most known for his roles in "The Green Mile", "Daredevil" and "Armageddon", was notable for his large frame and deep voice. He was 54.
- Age: Dec. at 54 (1957-2012)
- Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA
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8/25/12: Astronaut Neil Armstrong died at 82 due to complications from blocked coronary arteries. In 1969, Armstrong became an international icon and hero as the first man to step foot on the moon. The aerospace engineer was a member of the Apollo 11 spaceflight, which landed on the moon July 20, 1969.- Age: Dec. at 82 (1930-2012)
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- 5/4/12: Adam Yauch was better known as "MCA" from the iconic hip hop group The Beastie Boys. He was 47 years old. Yauch had been diagnosed with the cancer that eventually ended his life in 2009. The Beastie Boys were inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame about 1 month before his death. Yauch as also a film director and the founder of movie distribution company Oscilloscope Laboratories.
- Age: Dec. at 47 (1964-2012)
- Birthplace: New York City, Brooklyn Heights, USA, New York
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4/18/12: Renowned TV Host, Dick Clark, died at the age of 82 after suffering a heart attack post surgery. Clark was known for hosting the long running music TV program, "American Bandstand" as well as game shows like "Pyramid". He created the extremely popular "Dick Clark's New Years Rockin' Eve" in 1972.- Age: Dec. at 82 (1929-2012)
- Birthplace: Mount Vernon, New York, USA
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- 1/20/12: Prolific singer/songwriter Etta James passed away after a long bout with leukemia. James bridged the gap between R&B and rock & roll, with hits like "Dance With Me, Henry," "At Last," "Tell Mama," and "I'd Rather Go Blind." She is the winner of 6 Grammys and 17 Blues Music Awards as well as being an inductee to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the Blues Hall of Fame and the Grammy's Hall of Fame. She was 73.
- Age: Dec. at 73 (1938-2012)
- Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA
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8/20/12: Revolutionary comedian, Phyllis Diller, was found dead in her home. Diller was most known for her outlandish sense of humor and verbose laughter. She started her career in standup at the age of 35 in 1952. Diller was considered a leader and paved the way for women in comedy. It was reported that she died peacefully in her sleep with a smile on her face. She was 95.- Age: Dec. at 95 (1917-2012)
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8/19/12: Renowned director, Tony Scott, was found dead after committing suicide in San Pedro California. Scott was known for his numerous hit movies like "Top Gun", "True Romance" and "Crimson Tide". He was pulled from the water after jumping off a bridge in San Pedro, a suicide note was found inside his car by the police. Scott is survived by his wife and children along with his brother, director Ridley Scott.- Age: Dec. at 68 (1944-2012)
- Birthplace: North Shields, Northumberland, England, UK
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7/23/12: Physicist Sally Ride joined NASA in 1978 and became the first American woman to travel to space in 1983. She was part of the five-person crew on the Space Shuttle Challenger. (At the time, she was also the youngest American to enter space, at the age of 32, and the first woman to use a robot arm in space.) Ride later left NASA to work in Washington, DC, at Stanford University's Center for International Security and Arms Control. She died of pancreatic cancer at the age of 61.- Age: Dec. at 61 (1951-2012)
- Birthplace: Los Angeles, USA, California
- 7/3/12: Actor and American icon, Andy Griffith died at the age of 86 from natural causes. Griffith was most known for his portrayal of a small town sheriff in "The Andy Griffith Show" and later a venerable lawyer in "Matlock". He was also an award winning gospel singer.
- Age: Dec. at 86 (1926-2012)
- Birthplace: Mount Airy, North Carolina, USA
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- 2No Time for Sergeants120 Votes
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6/26/12: Notable Director, Nora Ephron passed away after a long serious illness. Ephron, most known for directing such films as "Sleepless in Seattle", "When Harry Met Sally" and "My Blue Heaven". She was 71.- Age: Dec. at 71 (1941-2012)
- Birthplace: New York, New York, USA
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- 2You've Got Mail91 Votes
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- 12/9/12: Mexican singer and TV personality, Jenni Rivera, was killed in a plane crash. Rivera, producer of such hit records as "I Love Jenni" and host on shows like "Jenni Rivera Presents:" died after the small jet she was travelling on crashed in Mexico. She was 43.
- Age: Dec. at 43 (1969-2012)
- Birthplace: Long Beach, California, USA
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12/11/12: Ravi Shankar, the world renowned sitarist, passed away from natural causes. Shankar is best known as the man who brought Indian music to the foreground in the West by being the sitar teacher of former Beatles member George Harrison. Ravi Shankar played throughout the world including his famous set at Woodstock in 1969. He was 92.- Age: Dec. at 92 (1920-2012)
- Birthplace: India, Varanasi
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6/17/12: King was the victim of an infamous police brutality case against four LAPD officers. Despite video depicting officers beating and hitting King while he was already on the ground, 3 of the officers were acquitted and the jury failed to reach a verdict for the fourth. Outrage about the verdict of the case sparked the 1992 Los Angeles riots. King was found dead on the morning of Sunday, June 17th, at the bottom of a pool in Rialto, California. He was 47 years old.- Age: Dec. at 47 (1965-2012)
- Birthplace: USA, California, Sacramento
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7/24/12: Noted actor and singer, Sherman Hemsley, was found dead in his home from natural causes. Hemsley was most known for his role as George Jefferson on the hit shows, "All in the Family" and it's spin-off "The Jeffersons". He also released the hit song "Ain't That a Kick in the Head" in 1989. He was 74- Age: Dec. at 74 (1938-2012)
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6/2/12: "Hogan's Heroes" actor and longtime "Family Feud" game show host Richard Dawson passed away at the age of 79 following complications from esophageal cancer.
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- Birthplace: Gosport, Hampshire, England, UK
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6/5/12: Ray Bradbury, one of the most prolific and beloved writers in science fiction, died at the age of 91 peacefully in his home. Bradbury is one of the foremost writers in the sci-fi genre, with numerous short stories and books like "Something Wicked This Way Comes","Fahrenheit 451" and "The Martian Chronicles".
Source- Age: Dec. at 91 (1920-2012)
- Birthplace: Waukegan, Illinois, USA
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5/20/12: Member and co-founder of the universally popular disco mega group "The BeeGees", Robin Gibb passed away after a long bout with cancer. He was 62.
- Age: Dec. at 62 (1949-2012)
- Birthplace: Douglas, Isle of Man
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5/17/12: Legendary disco queen Donna summer died at 63 after a battle with cancer. Summer was a five-time Grammy winner and was the first artist to ever have three consecutive double albums reach #1 on the Billboard charts. Her hits included "Last Dance," "She Works Hard for the Money," and "Love to Love You Baby."
- Age: Dec. at 63 (1948-2012)
- Birthplace: Boston, USA, Massachusetts
Bob Anderson
1/1/12: Bob Anderson, famed English fencer and actor, died on New Year's Day at the age of 89. He was most well known for being the fight double for Darth Vader in the original "Star Wars" trilogy as well as the fight choreographer. Anderson helped create the lightsaber fighting style. He was also the Sword Master for the "Lord of the Rings" Trilogy, "Highlander" and "The Princess Bride."- Age: Dec. at 89 (1922-2012)
- Birthplace: England, Gosport
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5/2/12: Patricia Median had lead roles in "Abbott and Costello in the Foreign Legion" in 1950, "Sangaree" with Lamas in 1953, "Plunder of the Sun" with Ford in 1953, "Botany Bay" with Ladd in 1953 and "Phantom of the Rue Morgue" with Malden in 1954. She passed away at the age of 92.- Age: Dec. at 92 (1919-2012)
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5/6/12: George Lindsey who played Goober on the classic TV show "The Andy Griffith Show," died Sunday morning after an extended illness. He also appeared on "Gunsmoke" and "Hee Haw", he was 83.- Age: Dec. at 83 (1928-2012)
- Birthplace: Fairfield, Alabama, USA
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5/8/12: Beloved children's book author, Maurice Sendak passed away due to complications from a stroke. Maurice is best known for his book "Where the Wild Things Are" as well as his other short stories, "The Sign on Rosie's Door" and "Higglety Pigglety Pop!". He was 83.- Age: Dec. at 83 (1928-2012)
- Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, USA
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5/9/12: Legendary hairdresser Vidal Sassoon was found dead in his Los Angeles home at age 84. He had been diagnosed with blood cancer in 2009 and was fighting leukemia in 2011. Sassoon is best known for Mia Farrow's iconic pixie cut in Rosemary's Baby. He grew up in England and later fought in the Israeli Army during the 1948 Arab-Israeli War.- Age: Dec. at 84 (1928-2012)
- Birthplace: Hammersmith, London, England, UK
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5/13/12: Notable bass guitarist, songwriter and music producer, Donald "Duck" Dunn, was found dead in his hotel room in Tokyo after playing his 5th consecutive show. Causes are unknown. Dunn was known for playing back up for multiple artists like Otis Redding, Jerry Lee Lewis and Muddy Waters. He was also known for playing himself in the seminal film "The Blues Brothers". He was 70.
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- Birthplace: Tennessee, USA, Memphis
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5/16/12: Guitarist and musician Brown was considered the "Godfather of Go-Go" music, typified by his 1970 hit "Bustin' Loose." The song has remained a standard of the genre (a sub-set of funk music), and was memorably sampled in Nelly's mega-hit "Hot in Herre." The singer had been cancelling shows due to deteriorating health throughout 2012, and was hospitalized a week before his death with pneumonia.
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- Birthplace: Gaston, North Carolina
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5/16/12: Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s estranged passed away at her home in Mount Kisco, New York. Mary and RFK Jr. were married in 1994. Robert filed for divorce in May 2010. Mary was Robert's second wife. The couple has four children together. It has been reported that Mary had hung herself. She was 52 years old.
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6/2/2012: Emmy Award-winning actress Kathryn Joosten, who appeared on the television series "Desperate Housewives" and "The West Wing," lost an 11-year battle with lung cancer and died at the age of 72.
Source- Age: Dec. at 72 (1939-2012)
- Birthplace: Eustis, Florida, USA
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6/7/12: Former member of Fleetwood Mac, Bob Welch, was found dead from a self-inflicted gun shot wound to the chest. He was 65.
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- Birthplace: Los Angeles, California
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6/12/12: Gangster-turned-informant Hill's life was the basis for the massively popular Martin Scorsese crime film "Goodfellas," in which he was portrayed by Ray Liotta. He died at age 69 (of natural causes) after suffering from an undisclosed, prolonged illness.
Source- Age: Dec. at 69 (1943-2012)
- Birthplace: Newark, New Jersey, USA
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6/14/12: Actress and comedian Wilson starred in "Moesha" and Andell Wilkerson and continued in the same role in the spin-off series "The Parkers." She died at age 48 after an extended bout with cervical cancer.- Age: Dec. at 48 (1964-2012)
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6/20/12: Legendary film critic Sarris - known for his work originally for the Village Voice and later the New York Observer - died at age 83 due to an injury that later caused an infection. Sarris rose to prominence in the 1960s and '70s, was an outspoken proponent of auteur theory, and a champion of the young Hollywood filmmakers coming of age in that era. He was the author of the seminal book “The American Cinema: Directors and Directions 1929-1968."- Age: Dec. at 83 (1928-2012)
- Birthplace: New York City, New York
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6/20/12: Painter, LeRoy Neiman, most known for his sports related murals including ones made specifically for the Olympics, died from natural causes. He was 91.- Age: Dec. at 91 (1921-2012)
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7/8/12: Film and TV icon Ernest Borgnine - who won an Oscar for the titular role in 1955's "Marty" and starred in the classic series "McHale's Navy" - died at age 95. Other notable film appearances included "From Here to Eternity," "Bad Day at Black Rock," "The Wild Bunch," "The Poseidon Adventure" and "The Dirty Dozen." He was also nominated for a recurring appearance on the TV drama "ER" and memorably voiced himself on an episode of "The Simpsons."- Age: Dec. at 95 (1917-2012)
- Birthplace: Hamden, Connecticut, USA
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Isuzu Yamada
7/9/12: Japanese stage and film actress best known in the West for her multiple collaborations with Akira Kurosawa (including "Throne of Blood," "The Lower Depths" and "Yojimbo.") She became the first actresses to receive the Order of Culture honor from Japan's Emperor in 2000. She died at age 95.- Age: Dec. at 95 (1917-2012)
- Birthplace: Chūō-ku, Osaka
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7/13/12: Legendary film producer Richard Zanuck died at the age of 77. Zanuck was head of 20th Century Fox - where he oversaw productions including "The Sound of Music," "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" and Robert Altman's "MASH" (which spawned the iconic TV series.) Later, as an independent producer, Zanuck produced "Jaws," "Cocoon" and other hits, most recently Tim Burton's reimagining of "Dark Shadows." Zanuck was the son of Darryl Zanuck, the first head of Fox.- Age: Dec. at 77 (1934-2012)
- Birthplace: Los Angeles, USA, California
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7/15/12: Actress Holm appeared in numerous classic films of the '40s and '50s, including "All About Eve," "The Snake Pit," "A Letter to Three Wives" and "Gentleman's Agreement," for which she won an Academy Award. She was also a noted philanthropist, a versatile stage performer - memorably appearing on Broadway in "Oklahoma!" - and was a fixture on the TV talk show circuit. She died at age 95 at her home in New York City after having been recently hospitalized for dehydration.- Age: Dec. at 95 (1917-2012)
- Birthplace: New York, New York, USA
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7/16/12: Dr. Stephen Covey was best known as the author of the bestselling self-improvement book "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People," originally published in 1989. The book went on to sell more than 25 million copies in 38 languages, and became one of the most influential non-fiction books of the end of the 20th Century. Covey was also the founder of the Covey Leadership Center, which focused on leadership, strategic and management training. He died at age 79 due to injuries sustained during a cycling accident in Provo, Utah.- Age: Dec. at 79 (1932-2012)
- Birthplace: USA, Salt Lake City, Utah
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7/19/12: Comedy writer and "Saturday Night Live" veteran Tom Davis passed away at age 59 after a bout with throat and neck cancer. Davis was one of the first writers on "SNL," and helped define the shows voice. He was one of the creators of the iconic "Coneheads" sketches and wrote Dan Aykroyd's bits impersonating Julia Child. He was perhaps most recognizable from segments featuring Davis and comedy partner Al Franken, who went on to become a Democratic US Senator.- Age: Dec. at 60 (1952-2012)
- Birthplace: Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States of America, United States, with Territories
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7/24/12: TV actor Everett was most associated with the character Dr. Joe Gannon from the series "Medical Center," which ran for 7 seasons in the 1970s. (It is tied with "Marcus Welby, M.D.," as the longest-running medical drama in TV history.) Everett made guest appearances on a number of other shows over the years, including "Murder She Wrote," "Melrose Place," "The Love Boat," "Cold Case," "Supernatural" and "Castle." (He also had a memorable small role in David Lynch's film "Mulholland Drive" as a smarmy actor who auditions with Naomi Watts' Betty.) He died at the age of 75 from complications related to lung cancer.- Age: Dec. at 75 (1937-2012)
- Birthplace: South Bend, Indiana, USA
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7/30/12: Experimental French documentarian and filmmaker Chis Marker was perhaps best known for his 1962 short "La Jetee," told almost entirely with still photographs. The short later inspired the Terry Gilliam sci-fi film "12 Monkeys." Marker started his career writing essays and film criticism before becoming associated with the famed "Left Bank Film Movement" which also included pioneers like Alain Resnais and Agnes Varda. Marker died 1 day after his 91st birthday.- Age: Dec. at 91 (1921-2012)
- Birthplace: Neuilly-sur-Seine, France
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O. J. Murdock
7/30/12: Tennessee Titans wide receiver Murdock was found dead inside his car in Tampa, Florida, from what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The car was parked in front of Murdock's old high school, Middleton. He was 25 years old. Murdock had not reported to training camp the previous weekend due to what he described as "a personal issue."- Age: Dec. at 25 (1987-2012)
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Bill Doss
7/31/12: Doss, a founding member of the seminal psych-pop band Olivia Tremor Control, died of undisclosed causes at age 44. The band, founded in the early 1990s and based in Athens, Georgia, was at the center of the "Elephant 6" community of musicians. (Jeff Mangum, an original member of Olivia Tremor Control, soon left the group to start the band Neutral Milk Hotel.) Doss also featured prominently in the Elephant 6 bands The Sunshine Fix and Apples in Stereo.- Age: Dec. at 43 (1968-2012)
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7/31/12 - Vidal died at age 86 from complications of pneumonia. A prolific and versatile novelist, essayist, playwright, screenwriter, social critic, and political activist, Vidal's illustrious career spanned more than six decades. His celebrated bestselling novels include Myra Breckenridge and Burr, and he worked on the screenplays of both Caligula and Ben Hur.- Age: Dec. at 86 (1925-2012)
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Tony Sly
8/1/12: "No Use for a Name" front man, Tony Sly, passed away of undisclosed causes in his home. "No Use", a Northern-California punk band on the Fat Wreck Chords label, was known for their hit singles "Soulmate", "Dumb Reminders" and "For Fiona". Sly was 41.- Age: Dec. at 41 (1970-2012)
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8/7/12: Hamlisch, a composer made famous for his work on films like "The Sting", "The Way We Were" and "Sophie's Choice" and writing the score for "A Chorus Line", died after a brief bout with illness. He is one of only 11 people to earn the illustrious EGOT, by winning an Emmy, Grammy, Obie and Tony. Hamlish also is a Golden Globe and Pulitzer Prize winner. He was 68.- Age: Dec. at 68 (1944-2012)
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Mel Stuart
8/9/12: Director, Mel Stuart, most known for directing the children's classic, "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" with Gene Wilder, died of cancer. He was 83.- Age: Dec. at 83 (1928-2012)
- Birthplace: New York, New York, USA
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- 8/9/12: Writer/Actor, David Rakoff, known for his contributions to "This American Life" and short stories, passed away from complications due to cancer. He was 47.
- Age: Dec. at 47 (1964-2012)
- Birthplace: Montreal, Canada
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Carlo Rambaldi
8/10/12: Special effects creator, Carlo Rambaldi, died in his home after a long bout with illness. Rambaldi was known for his work on such films as "Alien" and the 70's "King Kong" both of which won him Academy Awards. His greatest achievement in most people's eyes was the creation of the alien in "E.T." He was 86- Age: Dec. at 86 (1925-2012)
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Joe Kubert
8/12/12: Comic book forefather, Joe Kubert, died in his home at the age of 85. Kubert was most well known for his creation for "Tor" and "Sgt. Rock". He was also an artist for DC Comics, drawing for books like "Tarzan", "Weird Worlds" and "Tales of the Green Beret".- Age: Dec. at 85 (1926-2012)
- Birthplace: Jezierzany, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Poland
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8/13/12: Major league baseball player, Johnny Pesky, most notable for playing for the Red Sox along with teammates Ted Williams, Bobby Doerr and Dom DiMaggio, died at the age of 92.- Age: Dec. at 92 (1919-2012)
- Birthplace: Portland, Oregon
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8/13/12: Brown was the Editor in Chief for Cosmopolitan Magazine for 32 years. She was also the author of the popular book "Sex and the Single Girl". Brown died in the hospital of undisclosed causes. She was 90.- Age: Dec. at 90 (1922-2012)
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8/14/12: Actor, Ron Palillo, most known for his role as Horshack in "Welcome Back Kotter", was found dead of an apparent heart attack. He was 63.- Age: Dec. at 63 (1949-2012)
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Joey Kovar
8/17/12: Star of "Real World: Hollywood", Joey Kovar, was found dead at the age of 29 at a friend's house. Joey was only on the show for a short while before moving himself into rehab to help with his alcoholism. He returned briefly before leaving entirely. In 2010 he appeared on "Celebrity Rehab" to try and kick his drug habit. Kovar died from an apparent drug overdose.- Age: Dec. at 29 (1983-2012)
- Birthplace: USA, Evergreen Park, Illinois
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8/18/12: Singer/songwriter, Scott McKenzie, known for his hit song, "San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair)". He was also one of the co-writers for the Beach Boys song "Kokomo". He was 73.- Age: Dec. at 73 (1939-2012)
- Birthplace: Jacksonville, USA, Florida, Jacksonville Beach
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8/24/12: Voice actor and puppeteer, Jerry Nelson, most known for voicing The Count in "Sesame Street", was died in his home of unspecified causes. Nelson also famously voiced Gobo Fraggle in "Fraggle Rock", Robin (Kermit's Nephew) and Sgt. Floyd Pepper in "The Muppet Show". He was 78.- Age: 91
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9/25/12: Singer/Songwriter and TV Personality, Andy Williams passed away from cancer of the bladder. Williams was best known as the singer of the hit song "Moon River", that won an Academy Award after being in the movie "Breakfast at Tiffany's". He also had his own theater space in Branson, MO where he performed every night.
Williams was 84.- Age: Dec. at 84 (1927-2012)
- Birthplace: USA, Wall Lake, Iowa
- 9/26/12: Actor, Johnny Lewis, best known for his role in "Sons of Anarchy", was found dead in a driveway after apparently falling or jumping from the roof. He is currently the only suspect in the death of an 81 year-old woman found inside the same residence.
- Age: Dec. at 28 (1983-2012)
- Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA
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10/10/12: Former NFL player turned actor, Alex Karras, passed away from kidney disease. He played for the Detroit Lions until 1971. Karras than went on to star in the hit TV series "Webster". He was 77.- Age: Dec. at 77 (1935-2012)
- Birthplace: Gary, Indiana, USA
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10/21/12: Former U.S. Rep, Senator and the 1972 Democratic Presidental Nominee, George McGovern, died of natural causes surrounded by friends and family. He was 90.- Age: Dec. at 90 (1922-2012)
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