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2011 saw another group of television, movie and music stars pass away, some well before their time, and some at the end of long and distinguished lives and careers.![Harry_Morgan_shgdf]()
Harry Morgan April 10, 1915 - December 7, 2011 Actor Harry Morgan was best known for his role as Colonel Sherman T. Potter in the hit series M*A*S*H. He died of pneumonia at the age of 96.![patriceonealap]()
Patrice O'Neal December 7, 1969 - November 29, 2011 Comedian Patrice O’Neal passed away at the age of 41 from complications due to a stroke he suffered in October of 2011.![heavydap]()
Heavy D May 24, 1967 - November 8, 2011 Rapper Heavy D’s greatest hits include “Nuttin’ But Love” and “Now That We Found Love.” He died of a pulmonary embolism at the age of 44.![andyrooneyap]()
Andy Rooney January 14, 1919 - November 4, 2011 The 60 Minutes host died of complications following a minor surgery at the age of 92.![corysmootMetal_Blade_Records]()
Cory Smoot 1977 - 2011 The GWAR guitarist was found dead by his band mates. He was 34, and the cause of death is unknown.![leonardstoneabc]()
Leonard Stone 1923 - 2011 The actor is best known for playing Violet Beauregarde’s father in the original "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory." He died of cancer at the age of 87.![doloreshoperetuers]()
Dolores Hope May 27, 1909 – September 19, 2011 The singer and wife of the late comedian Bobe Hope died of natural causes at the age of 102.![andywhitfieldstarz]()
Andy Whitfield July 17, 1972 – September 11, 2011 The "Spartacus: Blood and Sand" star died at the age of 39 from non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.![cliffrobertsonspiderman]()
Cliff Robertson September 9, 1923 – September 10, 2011 The Academy Award-winner is most recently known for playing Uncle Ben in the 2002-2007 Spiderman trilogy. He died at age 88.![michaelshowershbo]()
Michael Showers March 14, 1966 – August 22, 2011 The actor was best known or his role as Captain John Guidry on the television series "Treme." His body was discovered by police in the Mississippi River and an autopsy confirmed Showers died at age 45 due to drowning.![Nick Ashford 640]()
Nick Ashford May 4, 1941 – August 22, 2011 One half of the Motown duo Ashford and Simpson, the singer cowrote the classic "Ain't No Mountain High Enough.” He died of throat cancer at age 69.![Russell Taylor 640]()
Russell Armstrong 1964 - 2011 The estranged husband of "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star Taylor Armstrong died at age 47 after taking his own life in an apparent suicide.![jani lane 640]()
Jani Lane February 1, 1964 – August 11, 2011 The frontman of the band Warrant was found dead of acute alcohol poisoning at a Comfort Inn at age 47.![bubba_smith_AP]()
Bubba Smith February 28, 1945 – August 3, 2011 The professional football player and actor died from acute drug intoxication and heart disease at age 66.![Amy_Winehouse_Singing]()
Amy Winehouse September 14, 1983 – July 23, 2011 The "Back to Black" singer died of alcohol poisoning at age 27 after a long battle with drug and alcohol abuse.![SherwoodSchwartz]()
Sherwood Schwartz November 14, 1916 – July 12, 2011 The creator of "Gilligan's Island" and "The Brady Bunch" died of natural causes at age 94.![falk640]()
Peter Falk September 16, 1927 – June 23, 2011 The actor is best known for his role as Lieutenant Columbo in "Columbo." He died at age 83 from cardiorespiratory arrest.![ryan dunn 640]()
Ryan Dunn June 11, 1977 – June 20, 2011 The Jackass star died in a car crash, going over 100 miles an hour, at age 34.![Clarence Clemons]()
Clarence Clemons January 11, 1942 – June 18, 2011 The “Big Man” played tenor saxophone in Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band. He died of complications from a stroke at age 69.![James Arness]()
James Arness May 26, 1923 – June 3, 2011 Best known for his role as Marshall Matt Dillon in the beloved television series "Gunsmoke," the actor passed away from natural causes at age 88.![Clarice Taylor AP]()
Clarice Taylor September 20, 1917 – May 30, 2011 The actress is best known for her role as Grandma Anna Huxtable on "The Cosby Show." She died of congestive heart failure at age 93.![Jeff Conaway]()
Jeff Conaway October 5, 1950 – May 27, 2011 The actor was best known for his roles in "Grease" and "Taxi." He was 60. An autopsy confirmed he died of multiple causes.![Randy Savage 640]()
Randy "Macho Man" Savage November 15, 1952 – May 20, 2011 The wrestling legend died of a heart attack while driving at age 58.![Actor Jackie Cooper AP]()
Jackie Cooper September 15, 1922 – May 3, 2011 The actor was nominated for an Academy Award at age 9. He also served in the Navy during World War II. He died of natural causes at age 88.![Phoebe Snow 640]()
Phoebe Snow July 17, 1950 – April 26, 2011 The singer, songwriter is best known for her 1975 hit “Poetry Man.” She died at age 60 after suffering a cerebral hemorrhage.![Sidney_Lumet]()
Sidney Lumet June 25, 1924 – April 9, 2011 Lumet is best known for directing "12 Angry Men,"" Network," and "Dog Day Afternoon." He died of lymphoma at age 86.![elizabeth_taylor]()
Elizabeth Taylor February 27, 1932 – March 23, 2011 The Hollywood icon died of congestive heart failure at age 79.![Jane Russell Blondes Set]()
Jane Russell June 21, 1921 – February 28, 2011 Best known for her role in "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes," the actress and pin-up star died of respiratory failure at age 89.![lenlessernbc]()
Len Lesser December 3, 1922 – February 16, 2011 Best known as Uncle Leo on "Seinfeld," the actor died of pneumonia at age 88.![Charlie Louvin 640]()
Charlie Louvin July 7, 1927 – January 26, 2011 Half of the country duo, The Louvin Brothers, the singer died of pancreatic cancer at age 83.![Nelson Hollywood Star]()
David Nelson October 24, 1936 – January 11, 2011 Nelson starred on his parents' popular television show "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet." He died of colon cancer at age 74.![peterpostlethwaitewarnerbros]()
Peter Postlethwaite February 7, 1946 – January 2, 2011 The actor recently starred in "Inception" and "The Town." He died of pancreactic cancer at age 64.Stars We Lost in 2011
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