Remembering ‘Deadliest Catch’s Nick McGlashan & More Stars We’ve Lost in 2020 (PHOTOS)

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Charley Pride

**1934-2020**

**Cause of death:** Complications from COVID-19

**Best known for:** Pride made country music history by becoming the genre’s first Black superstar, with classic hits including “Kiss an Angel Good Mornin’” and “Just Between You and Me.” Throughout his career, which spanned more than five decades, Pride received three CMA Awards and was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2000.

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David Lander

**1947-2020**

**Cause of death:** Complications due to multiple sclerosis

**Best known for:** Lander was best known for playing Squiggy on *Laverne & Shirley*. His other TV credits included *The Love Boat*, *Matlock*, *Twin Peaks*, *Family Matters*, *Pacific Blue*, and *The Bold and the Beautiful*.

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Nikki McKibbin

**1978-2020**

**Cause of death:** Aneurysm

**Best known for:** This performer rose to fame during *American Idol*‘s first season in 2002. She was the third runner up behind Justin Guarini and winner Kelly Clarkson.

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Sean Connery

**1930-2020**

**Cause of death:** Unnamed illness

**Best known for:** The actor is was best known for originating the role of James Bond onscreen and appeared in several films linked to the character including *Dr. No*, *From Russia with Love*, *Goldfinger* and more. Plus, he won an Oscar for his role in the Brian De Palma film *The Untouchables*.

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Conchata Ferrell

**1943-2020**

**Cause of death:** Complications from cardiac arrest

**Best known for:** The Emmy-nominated actress is best known for her role as Berta in *Two and a Half Men*. Ferrell’s other work included roles in shows such as *The Ranch*, *L.A. Law* and *Grace and Frankie*.

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Diana Rigg

**1938-2020**

**Cause of death:** Cancer

**Best known for:** Rigg was best known for playing Emma Peel in the TV series *The Avengers* and Olenna Tyrell on *Game of Thrones*. Her other TV credits include *Victoria*, *Doctor Who*, and *Bleak House*.

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Zavion Davenport

**1985-2020**

**Cause of death:** Undisclosed

**Best known for:** Davenport, whose stage name was Chi Chi DeVayne, competed on two seasons of *RuPaul’s Drag Race* and one season of *RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars*.

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Ben Cross

**1947-2020**

**Cause of death:** Illness

**Best known for:** Cross is best known for playing British Olympic athlete Harold Abrahams in the 1981 film *Chariots of Fire* (above). He also starred as Sarek in 2009’s *Star Trek*. His most recent TV credits include *Pandora* and *Banshee*.

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Olivia De Havilland

**1916-2020**

**Cause of death:** Natural Causes

**Best known for:** The Oscar-winning actress is known for films such as *Gone with the Wind*, *The Heiress* and *The Adventures of Robin Hood*. Her TV roles include parts in *Roots: The Next Generation*, *Anastasia: The Mystery of Anna* and *North and South, Book II*.

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Regis Philbin

**1931-2020**

**Cause of death:** Natural Causes

**Best known for:** The legendary TV host is best known for his role in ABC’s *Live with Regis and Kelly* as well as *Live with Regis and Kathy Lee*. He also famously helmed the American version of *Who Wants to Be a Millionaire* and appeared in plenty of other shows including *Single Parents*, *Fresh Off the Boat*, *The Odd Couple*, *New Girl* and *30 Rock* in recent years.

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Hugh Downs

**1921-2020**

**Cause of death:** Heart ailment

**Best known for:** Downs was a veteran broadcaster who hosted NBC’s *Today* and co-anchored *20/20* with Barbara Walters. He was nominated for two Primetime Emmys, for his work on *Today* and *Concentration*, and won two Daytime Emmys, for *Live from Lincoln Center* and *Over Easy*.

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Mary Pat Gleason

**1950-2020**

**Cause of death:** Cancer

**Best known for:** Gleason was in numerous TV shows and movies, with her most recent role on CBS’ *Mom*. Her previous TV credits also include guest spots on *Will & Grace*, *How to Get Away With Murder* (above), *Grey’s Anatomy*, *Scandal*, *Bones*, and *Desperate Housewives*.

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Richard Herd

**1932-2020**

**Cause of death:** Cancer-related causes

**Best known for:** Herd played Captain Dennis Sheridan on *T.J. Hooker* and recurred as Mr. Wilhelm on *Seinfeld*. In addition to his roles in the movies *All the President’s Men* and *The China Syndome*, his other TV credits included *Star Trek: Voyager*, *NYPD Blue*, and most recently, a guest spot on *Hawaii Five-0*.

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Ken Osmond

**1943-2020**

**Cause of death:** Undisclosed

**Best known for:** Osmond was best known as Eddie Haskell in *Leave It to Beaver* and appeared in *Lassie* along with other TV credits.

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Frank Bielec

**1948-2020**

**Cause of death:** Heart Attack

**Best known for:** Bielec was best known for his years of designing on the TLC hit *Trading Spaces*.

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Phyllis George

**1949-2020**

**Cause of death:** Complications from Leukemia

**Best known for:** George is best known for her work as a sports newscaster on *The NFL Today*. She also was crowned Miss America in 1971.

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Lynn Shelton

**1965-2020**

**Cause of death:** Blood Disorder

**Best known for:** Shelton’s best known for directing on titles such as *Little Fires Everywhere*, *Dickinson*, *Mad Men*, *Master of None*, *GLOW*, *The Good Place*, *Love* and many more. She also served as an executive producer on Hulu’s *Little Fires Everywhere*.

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Fred Willard

**1933-2020**

**Cause of death:** Natural causes

**Best known for:** Willard was best known for his film collaborations with Christopher Guest including *Best in Show*, *This Is Spinal Tap*, *Waiting for Guffman* and *A Mighty Wind.* His TV credits included roles in *Modern Family* and *Everybody Loves Raymond* among others.

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Michael Keenan

**1939-2020**

**Cause of death:** Natural causes

**Best known for:** Keenan was best known for his roles on *Picket Fences* (as Bill Pugen) and the original *Dallas* (as Keller). He also appeared on three *Star Trek* series (*The Next Generation*, *Voyager*, and *Deep Space Nine*) and voiced characters on several kids’ shows, including *Rugrats* and *Aaahh!!! Rea Monsters*.

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Sam Lloyd

**1963-2020**

**Cause of death:** Complications from an inoperable cancerous brain tumor

**Best known for:** Lloyd was best known for his portrayal of lawyer Ted Buckland on *Scrubs.* The nephew of actor Christopher Lloyd, Sam appeared in dozens of TV and film roles, including *Malcolm in the Middle, Desperate Housewives, Shameless, Modern Family*, and *Cougar Town*.

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Shirley Knight

**1936-2020**

**Cause of death:** Natural causes

**Best known for:** Knight was nominated for two Oscars, as a Supporting Actress in *The Dark at the Top of the Stairs* in 1960 and *Sweet Bird of Youth* in 1962. Her TV credits included guest spots on *NYPD Blue* (for which she won an Emmy), as well as Emmy-nominated appearances on *Desperate Housewives*, *Law & Order*, and *thirtysomething*.

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Tom Lester

**1938-2020**

**Cause of Death:** Complications from Parkinson’s disease

**Best known for:** Lester was best known for playing farmhand Eb Dawson on the CBS sitcom *Green Acres*. He also played the character on *Petticoat Junction* and *The Beverly Hillbillies*. His other TV credits included guest spots on *Marcus Welby, M.D.*, *Little House on the Prairie*, and *Knight Rider*.

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Brian Dennehy

**1938-2020**

**Cause of Death:** Natural causes

**Best known for:** Dennehy was known for his roles in the films *First Blood*, *Silverado*, and *Cocoon*. His most recent TV credits were *The Blacklist* and *Hap and Leonard*, with guest spots on *The Good Wife*, *30 Rock*, and *Law & Order: SVU*. He’s also known for roles on *Dynasty* and *Star of the Family*.

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David Schramm

**1946-2020**

**Cause of Death:** Undisclosed

**Best known for:** Schramm was best known for his role as Roy Biggins on *Wings* in the ’90s. He also appeared in titles such as *Working Girl*, *Max Monroe* and *Kennedy.*

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Floyd Cardoz

**1960-2020**

**Cause of Death:** Coronavirus

**Best known for:** Cardoz won *Top Chef Masters* Season 3. The chef also appeared on Netflix’s *Ugly Delicious*.

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Kenny Rogers

**1938-2020**

**Cause of Death:** Natural Causes

**Best known for:** Kenny Rogers’ talent, husky voice, amiable charm and sex appeal turned the singer/songwriter into a superstar in a career that spanned six decades.

Between 1977 and 1987, Rogers logged 20 No. 1 Country hits, many of which crossed over to climb the pop charts. Hits during this period included “Lucille” (1977), “The Gambler” (1978, written by Don Schlitz), “She Believes in Me” (1979), “Coward of the County” (1979) and “Lady” (1980, written by Lionel Richie). He also had memorable duets with Kim Carnes for “Don’t Fall in Love With a Dreamer” in 1980, with Sheena Easton for “We’ve Got Tonight” in 1983 and with Dolly Parton for “Islands in the Stream” in 1983.

Rogers’ charisma also lent itself to a secondary career as an actor. He notably appeared in some made-for-television movies, including a series of five films based on “The Gambler.”

Over his career, Rogers sold more than 50 million albums in the United States alone. He was a three-time Grammy winner, a five-time CMA Award-winner and entered the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2013.

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Maggie Griffin

**1920-2020**

**Cause of Death:** Dementia

**Best known for:** Mother to comedienne Kathy Griffin, Maggie was best known for her role in the show *Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List*.

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Lyle Waggoner

**1935-2020**

**Cause of Death:** Undisclosed Illness

**Best known for:** Waggoner was best known for his roles in TV like *The Carol Burnett Show* and *Wonder Woman*.

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Max von Sydow

**1929-2020**

**Cause of Death:** TBD

**Best known for:** Known for his film roles in *The Exorcist* and *Star Wars: Episode VII — The Force Awakens*, he played the Three-Eyed Raven on *Game of Thrones* and Cardinal Von Waldburg on *The Tudors*.

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Roscoe Born

**1950-2020**

**Cause of Death:** TBD

**Best known for:** Born had roles on soap operas including *The Young and the Restless*, *All My Children*, and *One Life to Live*.

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Bobbie Battista

**1952-2020**

**Cause of Death:** Cervical Cancer

**Best known for:** She was the anchor of CNN’s *TalkBack Live*.

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James Lipton

**1926-2020**

**Cause of Death:** Bladder Cancer

**Best known for:** *Inside the Actors Studio* which he created, hosted and wrote. Other TV roles included parts in *Arrested Development* and *Guiding Light*.

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Kellye Nakahara

**1948-2020**

**Cause of Death:** Cancer

**Best known for:** She was best known for her role as Lt. Kellye Yamato, RN, on *M*A*S*H*. She was also in *Clue*, *Growing Pains*, , and *Sabrina, the Teenage Witch*.

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Ja’net DuBois

**1945-2020**

**Cause of Death:** TBD

**Best known for:** DuBois was best known for playing Willona Woods on *Good times*. She also appeared on *The PJs*, *As Told by Ginger*, *Everybody Loves Raymond*, and *The Wayans Bros.*.

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Caroline Flack

**1979-2020**

**Cause of Death:** Suicide

**Best known for:** Flack was best known for hosting the UK’s *Love Island*. She also appeared on *Strictly Come Dancing* and *The X Factor: Celebrity*.

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Esther Scott

**1953-2020**

**Cause of Death:** Heart attack

**Best known for:** The actress starred in many TV shows and films, including *Beverly Hills, 9020* and *Boyz n the Hood*. Her TV credits also included *Hart of Dixie*, *The Geena Davis Show*, and *Ewoks*.

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Lynn Cohen

**1933-2020**

**Cause of Death:** TBD

**Best known for:** Cohen was best known for playing Magda on *Sex and the City*. The actress’ most recent TV credits included *God Friended Me*, *The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel*, *Blue Bloods*, and *Chicago Med*.

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Robert Conrad

**1935-2020**

**Cause of Death:** Heart failure

**Best known for:** Conrad is best remembered as Secret Service agent James T. West in the classic series *The Wild Wild West* (1965-69). Earlier, he had headlined the detective series *Hawaiian Eye* (1959-63), and later starred in the World War II-set drama series *Baa Baa Black Sheep* (1976-78). Also a singer, Conrad recorded a number of pop and rock songs in the 1950s and ’60s under the name Bob Conrad.

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Kirk Douglas

**1916-2020**

**Cause of Death:** TBD

**Best known for:** The iconic actor and father of Michael Douglas was best known for his roles in movies like *Spartacus*, *Lust for Life*, and others. He also appeared in TV miniseries *Arthur Hailey’s the Moneychangers* and *Queenie* and more.

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Jim Lehrer

**1934-2020**

**Cause of Death:** Unknown

**Best known for:** The reporter delivered the news on television for nearly four decades, serving on *PBS NewsHour* and more.

Terry Jones attends the 'Monty Python And The Holy Grail' Special Screening during the 2015 Tribeca Film Festival — Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images for the 2015 Tribeca Film Festival

Terry Jones

**1942-2020**

**Cause of Death:** Complications from dementia

**Best known for:** Jones was the co-founder of *Monty Python*, the banner under which he worked on various titles including *Monty Python’s Flying Circus*.

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Stan Kirsch

**1968-2020**

**Cause of Death:** Suicide

**Best known for:***Highlander*, *JAG* and *Invincible*.

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Buck Henry

**1930-2020**

**Cause of Death:** Heart attack

**Best known for:** Some recent roles include parts on *30 Rock* and *Hot in Cleveland*, Henry’s also known for creating the series *Get Smart*.

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Silvio Horta

**1974-2020**

**Cause of Death:** Suicide

**Best known for:** Horta created the popular series *Ugly Betty*

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We’re nearing the end of 2020, during which we’ve had to say goodbye to some beloved TV stars.

Though they may be gone, their legacies will live on. Audiences can still enjoy their TV projects, so a little part of them will be celebrated and remembered forever.

Click through the gallery above for all of the small-screen celebs who have left us so far this year.

If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), text “help” to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741 or go to suicidepreventionlifeline.org.

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RedCloud

Oct 21, 2020

Berta was so funny on two and a half men I will miss her wit

Rest in peace
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OrangeGuitar

Jun 4, 2020

Mary Pat Gleason will always be Ida on Middleman, to me. RIP and thanks for making me laugh.
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wolverine1070

May 19, 2020

Ken Osmond really nailed his role as Eddie Haskell. Successfully left the business and became a police officer. RIP.
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Olive8Ball

May 16, 2020

Need to update. Need to include Jerry Stiller and Frank Bilec
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wolverine1070

Mar 22, 2020

In addition to being an amazing musical legend, Kenny was a fine actor as well with many small screen movie credits to his name. He entertained millions through several generations using his God given gifts. Thanks for the memories, Kenny. RIP.

Remembering ‘Deadliest Catch’s Nick McGlashan & More Stars We’ve Lost in 2020 (PHOTOS)

Nick McGlashan

Charley Pride

David Lander

Nikki McKibbin

Sean Connery

Conchata Ferrell

Diana Rigg

Zavion Davenport

Ben Cross

Olivia De Havilland

Regis Philbin

Hugh Downs

Mary Pat Gleason

Richard Herd

Ken Osmond

Frank Bielec

Phyllis George

Lynn Shelton

Fred Willard

Michael Keenan

Sam Lloyd

Shirley Knight

Tom Lester

Brian Dennehy

David Schramm

Floyd Cardoz

Kenny Rogers

Maggie Griffin

Lyle Waggoner

Max von Sydow

Roscoe Born

Bobbie Battista

James Lipton

Kellye Nakahara

Ja’net DuBois

Caroline Flack

Esther Scott

Lynn Cohen

Robert Conrad

Kirk Douglas

Jim Lehrer

Terry Jones

Stan Kirsch

Buck Henry

Silvio Horta

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