celebrity deaths

Singer and actor Alvin Stardust has passed away at the age of 72, shortly after being diagnosed with prostate cancer.

Clive Beer-Jones, a co-founding member of the early British prog metal band Black Widow, has passed away at the age of 65.

It's sad news to end the week with: actress Misty Upham, who recently appeared in 'Django Unchained' and 'August: Osage Country,' was found dead at the bottom of a Seattle ravine. Her body was discovered by a search party led by her family, who are now accusing the local police of failing to assist in the situation in any way.

Elizabeth Peña, the beloved hispanic actress known for early roles in films like 'La Bamba,' 'Down and Out in Beverly Hills,' and '*batteries not included,' has sadly passed away at the age of 55, according to her nephew. Peña had recently finished filming on the first season of the El Rey Network series 'Matador.'

Paul Revere, the leader of the '60s rock band Paul Revere and the Raiders, has died.

It's hard to believe that Joan Rivers is gone. We've heard the accolades from show business people about her, but what was Joan Rivers like, up close and personal with regular folk? My daughter Lauren told me how she met Joan Rivers and what her impression was of the star.

Richard Kiel, the man most famous for playing James Bond villain Jaws in both 'The Spy Who Loved Me' and 'Moonraker,' passed away earlier this afternoon in Fresno, California at the age of 74. He was just a few days away from celebrating his 75th birthday.

Jimi Jamison, the singer for Survivor during their peak mid-'80s run, has died.

Richard Attenborough, the actor who famously portrayed Professor John Hammond in the Steven Spielberg's 'Jurassic Park,' as well as the acclaimed director of 'Gandhi,' passed away this past Sunday.

Don Pardo, the man who introduced the 'SNL' lineup every week since 1975, has sadly passed away at the age of 96. Pardo also lent his voice to radio, sports, game shows, and commercials over the course of his incredibly long-running career, but we'll always remember him best for that wonderful phrase: "It's 'Saturday Night Live!'"

A recent Tweet suggests that Blizzard has a memorial planned for the beloved actor in World of Warcraft.

The best way to remember Robin Williams, one of the best actors of his generation and one of the best comedic minds of all-time, is through his work. To pay tribute, we put together this video tribute to the man and his movies.