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Celebrity deaths of 2018: Remembering those we've lost this year

A look back at the celebrities, athletes, musicians, artists and actors we lost throughout 2018.

Celebrity deaths of 2018: Remembering those we've lost this year VERNE TROYER, 49 (Died: April 21) — Standing just 2 feet 8 inches, Verne Troyer was best known for playing "Mini-Me" in the Austin Powers movies. Troyer also worked as a stunt man and character actor for nearly 20 years. Troyer was found to have a "high" amount of alochol in his system at the time of his death, and a coroner spokesperson said the case had been reproted as a possible suicide. Photo by: Adam Bettcher Celebrity deaths of 2018: Remembering those we've lost this year AVICII, 28 (Died: April 20) — Born Tim Bergling in Stockholm, Sweden, Avicii took up DJing at just 16. In just a few short years, he was among the most prominent DJs in the world and a pioneer in electronic music. However, the young DJ experienced health problems as he gained fame, and was hospitalized in 2011 for pancreatitis caused by alcohol use. Though no cause of death was immediately given, there is no criminal suspicion or evidence of foul play in his death.Photo by: Mike Lawrie Celebrity deaths of 2018: Remembering those we've lost this year BARBARA BUSH, 92 (Died: April 17) — The wife of President George H.W. Bush, and the mothers of both President George Bush and former Florida governor Jeb Bush, Barbara Bush oversaw the rise of a political dynasty. As first lady from 1989 to 1993, she promoted the cause of literacy and launching a nonprofit to further the cause. CNN reports that after her husband left the White House, the two raised more than $1 billion in charitable funds.Photo by: Scott Olson Celebrity deaths of 2018: Remembering those we've lost this year HARRY ANDERSON, 65 (Died: April 16) — Best known for playing Judge Harry T. Stone on the long-running show Night Court, Anderson was found dead in his North Carolina home on April 16. Anderson was a network TV staple in the '80s and '90s, as he also appeared as a reoccuring character "Harry" on Cheers, in the TV adaptation of Stephen King's "It" and starring as the title character in "Dave's World."Photo by: CNN Celebrity deaths of 2018: Remembering those we've lost this year R. LEE ERMEY, 74 (Died: April 15) — R. Lee Ermey shocked moviegoers in "Full Metal Jacket" as a foul-mouthed Vietnam War-era sergent. He was perfect for the role — because he lived the part. Ermey served in the Marines from 1961 through 1972 and served as a drill sergent for two years. Ermey went on to appear in a variety of films, including Se7en, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Toy Story and Saving SIlverman.  Photo by: Fernando Leon Celebrity deaths of 2018: Remembering those we've lost this year STEPHEN HAWKING, 76 (Died: March 13) — One of the world's most respected physicists, Hawking helped pioneer groundbreaking theories on black holes and quantum mechanics. He also inspired those with disabilities to defy the odds — Since the age of 21, Hawking had been found to a wheelchair and unable to communicate except through a computer. Dispite his limitations, Hawking was able to continue his groundbreaking work and capture the heart of the world.Photo by: Bruno Vincent Celebrity deaths of 2018: Remembering those we've lost this year HUBERT de GIVENCHY, 91 (Died: March 10) — Hubert de Givenchy was one of the fathers of modern fashion. Having been a staple in the French fashion scene since 1944, Givenchy started his self-named fashion house in 1952. He rose to prominence for designing dresses for actress Audrey Hepburn in the 1950s, and eventually grew his brand into one of the most iconic fashion lines.Photo by: Carlos Alvarez Celebrity deaths of 2018: Remembering those we've lost this year DARYLE SINGLETARY, 46 (Died: Feb. 12) — The country singer known for his single "Amen Kind of Love" died at his Lebanon, Tennessee home in mid-February. A cause of death was not immediately available.Photo by: Terry Wyatt Celebrity deaths of 2018: Remembering those we've lost this year Reg E. Cathey, 59 (Died: Feb. 9) — Known for his role as BBQ pitmaster "Freddy" on House of Cards and politician Norman Wilson on The Wire, Cathey died in early February after a battle with lung cancer. Cathey won the 2015 Emmy for Outstanding Guest Actor for his work on House of Cards.Photo by: Jason Kempin Celebrity deaths of 2018: Remembering those we've lost this year JOHN MAHONEY, 77 (Died: Feb. 4) — Best known for playing Dr. Frasier Crane's father, Martin, on Fraiser, Mahoney died in hospice care in early February. Mahoney had been a staple character actor in Hollywood for more than 30 years, and was also known for playing "Kid" Gleason in Eight Men Out.Photo by: Kevin Winter Celebrity deaths of 2018: Remembering those we've lost this year MARK SALLING, 35 (Died: Jan. 30) — Known for playing "Puck" on the hit show "Glee," Mark Salling ran into legal trouble after the show came to an end. Salling was charged with possesion of child pornography in 2017, and the actor committed suicide in early 2018.Photo by: Earl Gibson III Celebrity deaths of 2018: Remembering those we've lost this year DOLORES O'RIORDAN, 46 (Died: Jan. 15) — Dolores O'Riordan, the lead singer of The Cranberries, was found dead in her London hotel room in January. Though her death was sudden and unexpected, police do not expect foul play. The Irish singer was known for her distincitve voice, and helped The Cranberries reach Top 40 charts in the early '90s.Photo by: Giuseppe Cacace Celebrity deaths of 2018: Remembering those we've lost this year BOBBY ZARIN, 71 (Died: Jan. 13) — The husband of Real Housewives of New York City star Jill Zarin, Bobby Zarin passed away in January after a lengthy battle with cancer. Outside of his appearances on the reality show, Zarin also owned his own fabrics company.Photo by: Dave Kotinsky Celebrity deaths of 2018: Remembering those we've lost this year JERRY VAN DYKE, 86 (Died Jan. 5) — The brother of famed actor and comedian Dick Van Dyke, Jerry was known for his role on "Coach" and made numerous appearances on the Dick Van Dyke Show. He died in January on his Arkansass ranch.Photo by: Gabe Palacio

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VERNE TROYER, 49 (Died: April 21) — Standing just 2 feet 8 inches, Verne Troyer was best known for playing "Mini-Me" in the Austin Powers movies. Troyer also worked as a stunt man and character actor for nearly 20 years. Troyer was found to have a "high" amount of alochol in his system at the time of his death, and a coroner spokesperson said the case had been reproted as a possible suicide. Adam Bettcher
AVICII, 28 (Died: April 20) — Born Tim Bergling in Stockholm, Sweden, Avicii took up DJing at just 16. In just a few short years, he was among the most prominent DJs in the world and a pioneer in electronic music. However, the young DJ experienced health problems as he gained fame, and was hospitalized in 2011 for pancreatitis caused by alcohol use. Though no cause of death was immediately given, there is no criminal suspicion or evidence of foul play in his death.Mike Lawrie
BARBARA BUSH, 92 (Died: April 17) — The wife of President George H.W. Bush, and the mothers of both President George Bush and former Florida governor Jeb Bush, Barbara Bush oversaw the rise of a political dynasty. As first lady from 1989 to 1993, she promoted the cause of literacy and launching a nonprofit to further the cause. CNN reports that after her husband left the White House, the two raised more than $1 billion in charitable funds.Scott Olson
HARRY ANDERSON, 65 (Died: April 16) — Best known for playing Judge Harry T. Stone on the long-running show Night Court, Anderson was found dead in his North Carolina home on April 16. Anderson was a network TV staple in the '80s and '90s, as he also appeared as a reoccuring character "Harry" on Cheers, in the TV adaptation of Stephen King's "It" and starring as the title character in "Dave's World."CNN
R. LEE ERMEY, 74 (Died: April 15) — R. Lee Ermey shocked moviegoers in "Full Metal Jacket" as a foul-mouthed Vietnam War-era sergent. He was perfect for the role — because he lived the part. Ermey served in the Marines from 1961 through 1972 and served as a drill sergent for two years. Ermey went on to appear in a variety of films, including Se7en, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Toy Story and Saving SIlverman.  Fernando Leon
STEPHEN HAWKING, 76 (Died: March 13) — One of the world's most respected physicists, Hawking helped pioneer groundbreaking theories on black holes and quantum mechanics. He also inspired those with disabilities to defy the odds — Since the age of 21, Hawking had been found to a wheelchair and unable to communicate except through a computer. Dispite his limitations, Hawking was able to continue his groundbreaking work and capture the heart of the world.Bruno Vincent
HUBERT de GIVENCHY, 91 (Died: March 10) — Hubert de Givenchy was one of the fathers of modern fashion. Having been a staple in the French fashion scene since 1944, Givenchy started his self-named fashion house in 1952. He rose to prominence for designing dresses for actress Audrey Hepburn in the 1950s, and eventually grew his brand into one of the most iconic fashion lines.Carlos Alvarez
DARYLE SINGLETARY, 46 (Died: Feb. 12) — The country singer known for his single "Amen Kind of Love" died at his Lebanon, Tennessee home in mid-February. A cause of death was not immediately available.Terry Wyatt
Reg E. Cathey, 59 (Died: Feb. 9) — Known for his role as BBQ pitmaster "Freddy" on House of Cards and politician Norman Wilson on The Wire, Cathey died in early February after a battle with lung cancer. Cathey won the 2015 Emmy for Outstanding Guest Actor for his work on House of Cards.Jason Kempin
JOHN MAHONEY, 77 (Died: Feb. 4) — Best known for playing Dr. Frasier Crane's father, Martin, on Fraiser, Mahoney died in hospice care in early February. Mahoney had been a staple character actor in Hollywood for more than 30 years, and was also known for playing "Kid" Gleason in Eight Men Out.Kevin Winter
MARK SALLING, 35 (Died: Jan. 30) — Known for playing "Puck" on the hit show "Glee," Mark Salling ran into legal trouble after the show came to an end. Salling was charged with possesion of child pornography in 2017, and the actor committed suicide in early 2018.Earl Gibson III
DOLORES O'RIORDAN, 46 (Died: Jan. 15) — Dolores O'Riordan, the lead singer of The Cranberries, was found dead in her London hotel room in January. Though her death was sudden and unexpected, police do not expect foul play. The Irish singer was known for her distincitve voice, and helped The Cranberries reach Top 40 charts in the early '90s.Giuseppe Cacace
BOBBY ZARIN, 71 (Died: Jan. 13) — The husband of Real Housewives of New York City star Jill Zarin, Bobby Zarin passed away in January after a lengthy battle with cancer. Outside of his appearances on the reality show, Zarin also owned his own fabrics company.Dave Kotinsky
JERRY VAN DYKE, 86 (Died Jan. 5) — The brother of famed actor and comedian Dick Van Dyke, Jerry was known for his role on "Coach" and made numerous appearances on the Dick Van Dyke Show. He died in January on his Arkansass ranch.Gabe Palacio
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