Remembering The Stars We Lost In 2019

The year is quickly coming to an end. From singers to actors and fashion designers, it’s important to take the time to remember the stars who have died in 2019.

Jo Andres

Andres was born in 1954, This famous filmmaker was known for her short film “Black Kites”, which won several film festival awards. Andres was 64 at the time of her death on Jan. 6.

Kaye Ballard

Ballard was a comedian and singer. She starred in the 1960’s television sitcom “The Mothers-In-Law,” with Eve Arden. Ballard passed on Jan. 31 at age 93.

Kevin Barnett

Comedian, writer and actor Barnett was the co-creator and writer for the Fox show “Rel”. According to Entertainment Weekly, on Jan. 22, the 32-year-old died from complications from pancreatitis while on vacation in Mexico.

James Ingram

On Jan. 29, Ingram passed at away at age 66. He was a two-time Grammy Award-winner famous for “One Hundred” and “Yah Mo B There.”

Kristoff St. John

“The Young and The Restless” cast member died on Feb. 3 from a combination of heart disease and accidental alcohol overdose.

Karl Lagerfeld

The creative genius behind Chanel, known for his white ponytail and dark sunglasses, passed away on Feb. 19 at 85.

Luke Perry

Perry was best known for roles on both “Beverly Hills 90210” and “Riverdale.” On March 4, a week after a massive stroke, the actor passed away. He was 52.

Nipsey Hussle

The rapper and community activist, 33, was shot outside his clothing store in Los Angeles on March 31.

Gloria Engel

The actress who played Georgette on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” died on April 12 at 70 years old.

John Singleton

The first black director to receive an Academy Award nomination for “Boyz n the Hood” passed away on April 29. He was 51.

Peter Mayhew

Mayhew portrayed Chewbacca in the original “Star Wars.” He died April 30 at 74 years old.

Peggy Lipton

The “Mod Squad” and “Twin Peaks” star died of cancer on May 12. She was 72.

Dorris Day

One of the most popular actresses in the ’50s and ’60s died May 13 at 97.

Beth Chapman

Wife of Duane “Dog” Chapman and co-star of the reality TV show “Dog the Bounty Hunter,” Beth died on June 26 died from cancer. She was 51.

Cameron Boyce

The youngest star to pass this year was Boyce. He was known for his Disney shows like “Jessie” and “The Descendants” and also for his role in the movie “Grown Ups.” On July 6, the 20-year-old actor was found dead in his sleep due to an ongoing medical condition.

Eddie Money

Money was a singer known for hits like “Two Tickets to Paradise” and “Take Me Home Tonight.” On Sept. 13, the rock star passed from esophageal cancer at 70 years old.

John Witherspoon

The beloved actor, who played Willie Jones in the “Friday” series, passed away at 77 on Oct. 29.

William Wintersole

Also on “The Young and the Restless” for more than 20 years, Wintersole passed away in his Los Angeles home on Nov. 5. He was 88.