Famous people and celebrities who died in 2010

A dedicated page for remembering the famous people and celebrities who passed away in 2010. This year saw the loss of many influential and beloved figures who left a lasting impact on the world. From entertainment icons and sports legends to renowned scholars and public figures, our comprehensive list pays tribute to their lives and legacies. Join us in honoring their contributions and celebrating their achievements as we reflect on their remarkable stories.

Jan. 13 Teddy Pendergrass
Teddy Pendergrass was a legendary R&B soul singer known for his powerful, romantic ballads and significant influence on 1970s and 1980s music, who tragically passed away in 2010.
Jan. 22 Jean Simmons
Renowned British actress who rose to international fame in the 1940s and 1950s. She was nominated for Academy Awards for her roles in 'Hamlet' and 'The Happy Ending'. Simmons was a versatile performer who successfully transitioned between British and Hollywood cinema.
Jan. 24 Pernell Roberts
Pernell Roberts was an acclaimed American actor best known for his iconic role as Adam Cartwright in the long-running western TV series Bonanza, and later as the lead in Trapper John, M.D.
March 14 Peter Graves
Peter Graves was an acclaimed American actor best known for his iconic role as Jim Phelps in the popular television series 'Mission: Impossible'. He was a prominent figure in television and film during the mid-20th century.
March 18 Fess Parker
Famous American actor best known for portraying Davy Crockett in Disney films and television series, which made him a cultural icon of the 1950s. He later became a successful businessman in the wine and hospitality industries.
March 24 Robert Culp
Versatile American actor best known for TV series 'I Spy' and 'The Greatest American Hero'. He was a talented performer who successfully transitioned from minor roles to becoming a prominent television actor.
March 28 June Havoc
Renowned American actress, dancer, and stage director known for her successful Broadway and Hollywood career, and sister of famous stripper Gypsy Rose Lee.
April 1 John Forsythe
John Forsythe was a renowned American actor best known for his roles in television series like 'Dynasty' and 'Charlie's Angels'. He had a distinguished career spanning several decades in film, television, and voice acting.
May 2 Lynn Redgrave
Lynn Redgrave was a renowned British-American actress from a famous theatrical family, known for her breakthrough role in 'Georgie Girl' and her versatile performances in film and stage.
May 9 Lena Horne
Pioneering African American actress and singer who broke racial barriers in Hollywood, known for her extraordinary talent, classic beauty, and civil rights activism. She was one of the first Black performers to challenge segregation in the entertainment industry.
May 15 Bekim Fehmiu
Bekim Fehmiu was a prominent Yugoslav actor who gained international recognition and was a pioneering figure in Balkan cinema during the 1960s and 1970s. He was known for his versatile acting skills and entrepreneurial spirit, establishing several successful businesses beyond his film career.
May 26 Art Linkletter
Art Linkletter was a legendary Canadian-American radio and television host known for his popular shows 'People Are Funny', 'House Party', and 'Life with Linkletter'. Over 16 years of broadcasting, he interviewed over 30,000 people and became famous for his improvisational and comedic style.
May 28 Gary Coleman
Gary Coleman was a famous American child actor who rose to stardom in the 1980s through his iconic role in the sitcom 'Diff'rent Strokes'. Despite his small stature due to a medical condition, he became a pop culture icon and memorable television personality.
May 29 Dennis Hopper
Iconic American actor and filmmaker known for his rebellious roles and counterculture persona. He was a key figure in New Hollywood cinema, starring in landmark films like 'Easy Rider' and 'Apocalypse Now'. His career spanned decades, marked by intense performances and personal struggles with addiction.
June 3 Rue McClanahan
Emmy Award-winning actress best known for her iconic role as Blanche Devereaux in the beloved sitcom 'The Golden Girls'. She was a talented performer who brought humor and charm to television comedy in the 1980s.
June 28 Robert Byrd
Legendary American politician who was the longest-serving senator in U.S. history, serving West Virginia from 1959 to 2010. He held numerous leadership positions and cast over 17,800 votes during his remarkable political career.
July 16 James Gammon
Renowned American character actor known for roles in films like 'Major League' and television series such as 'Deadwood'. He had a distinctive gravelly voice and appeared in numerous westerns and dramatic productions.
Aug. 8 Patricia Neal
Acclaimed American actress who won two Academy Awards, including Best Actress for 'Hud' in 1963 and Best Supporting Actress for 'The Subject Was Roses' in 1968. She was a prominent Broadway and Hollywood star known for her powerful performances.
Sept. 11 Kevin McCarthy
Renowned American actor famous for his iconic role in the sci-fi classic 'Invasion of the Body Snatchers' and his Oscar-nominated performance in 'Death of a Salesman'.
Sept. 22 Eddie Fisher
Renowned American crooner of the 1950s who was a major pop music star, known for hit songs like 'Oh! My Papa' and experiencing significant career fluctuations due to personal controversies and substance issues.
Sept. 26 Gloria Stuart
Renowned actress famous for her role in Titanic and a founding member of the Screen Actors Guild, who lived an extraordinary 100-year life in Hollywood.
Oct. 4 Norman Wisdom
Iconic British comedy actor known for his slapstick humor and lovable underdog characters in numerous films during the 1950s and 1960s. He was particularly popular in the UK and Albania, where he was considered a national hero.
Oct. 10 Solomon Burke
Legendary soul and R&B singer who significantly influenced American music, inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001 for his groundbreaking contributions to soul music.
Oct. 10 Joan Sutherland
Joan Sutherland was a legendary Australian operatic soprano known as 'La Stupenda', renowned for her extraordinary coloratura technique and international acclaim. She performed over 1,800 times during her 45-year career and was made a Dame of the British Empire in 1979. Her autobiography 'The Progress of a Prima Donna' was published in 1997.
Oct. 16 Barbara Billingsley
Barbara Billingsley was an iconic American actress best known for her role as June Cleaver in the classic sitcom 'Leave It to Beaver'. She became a symbol of the idealized 1950s housewife and a beloved television personality.
Oct. 28 James MacArthur
American actor best known for his role as Danny Williams in the original Hawaii Five-O television series, which ran from 1968 to 1980. He was the adopted son of actress Helen Hayes and had a successful acting career in film and television.
Nov. 5 Jill Clayburgh
Acclaimed American actress who was a prominent figure in 1970s and 1980s cinema, known for her nuanced performances in feminist-themed films like 'An Unmarried Woman' and 'Starting Over', for which she received Academy Award nominations.
Nov. 28 Leslie Nielsen
Canadian-American comedy actor famous for his deadpan humor in iconic parody films like 'Airplane!' and 'Police Squad'. He transformed his earlier serious acting career into a legendary comedic persona in the 1980s. Nielsen received a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame, cementing his status as a comedy legend.
Dec. 15 Blake Edwards
Acclaimed American film director and screenwriter known for creating iconic comedy films like The Pink Panther series and Breakfast at Tiffany's.
Dec. 26 Teena Marie
Renowned American R&B singer-songwriter known as the 'Ivory Queen of Soul', who significantly influenced the music industry during the late 1970s and 1980s.