Famous people and celebrities who died in 2016

A dedicated page for remembering the famous people and celebrities who passed away in 2016. 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. 6 Silvana Pampanini

  Italian film actress from the 1950s. she was a star in italy and an incredible beauty. she began her career as a concert singer and won the miss italy 1947 beauty title. she also served as a sex-goddess throughout her film career.

• Jan. 10 David Bowie

  British actor and rock star with exotic looks. he created shows that featured flash and glitter and other sensational effects. his control over a show is amazing and total.

• Jan. 14 Alan Rickman

  Alan Rickman was a renowned British actor known for his roles in films such as Harry Potter and Die Hard.

• Jan. 26 Abe Vigoda

  American actor. his roles included the role of salvatore tessio, detective sgt. and the godfather in francis ford coppola's film the godfather. from 1975 to 1977, phil fish was a regular on abc's sitcom barney miller and its spinoff fish. he died in 1978.

• Feb. 2 Bob Elliott

  Bob elliott was an american comedian known for his work as one half of the comedy duo bob and ray.

• Feb. 15 George Gaynes

  Helsinki, finland -- actor (henry punky brewster).

• Feb. 28 George Kennedy

  George kennedy was an american actor known for his roles in cool hand luke, airport, and the naked gun series.

• March 6 Nancy Reagan

  American first lady, wife of president ronald reagan. author of "my turn, the memoirs of nancy regan" 1980 and "first lady". infancy was named "nancy", after actress edith luckett, and kenneth robbins, a car dealer owner. shortly after nancy was born, dad died. mom struggled for two years on her own, and then she left to pursue her acting career. …

• March 9 Robert Horton

  American actor best known for his role on the tv series "wagon train" (1957-1961). after studying drama at ucla, he attended strasberg school in 1950. he eventually got small roles on tv. horton, a victim of several serious accidents as a kid, was twice hit by a car and suffered five broken arms.

• March 23 Ken Howard

  American actor, writer and musician. he was also a producer and star in the tv series "white shadow" from 1978. he received the theater world award for "1776" in 1969 and the tony award for his supporting role in "child's play" in 1970.

• March 24 Garry Shandling

  American comedian, writer, actor. before becoming "permanent guest host" at "the tonight show", he worked in clubs and gave concerts. starred on "it's garry shandling’s show" as well as "the larry sanders show".

• March 31 Ronnie Corbett

  Scots comedian best known for his work as ronnie barker (b. 9/25/1929 as "the two ronnies", 1971-1986. his long monologues were well-known. the diminutive comic, who was known for his witty sense of humor and stand-up comedy, was a favourite on the david frost show.

• April 17 Doris Roberts

  American actress (b. 1925)

• May 1 Madeleine Lebeau

  Madeleine Lebeau was a French actress best known for her role as Yvonne in the classic film 'Casablanca'.

• May 19 Alan Young

  Alan young was a canadian-american actor best known for his role as wilbur post in the television series mister ed.

• June 19 Anton Yelchin

  Anton yelchin was a russian-american actor known for his roles in star trek and alpha dog.

• June 27 Bud Spencer

  Bud spencer is an actor, filmmaker, and former professional swimmer from italy. he is best known for his roles in action-comedy movies together with terence hill, his long-time partner. together, they appeared in, produced, and directed more than 20 films. they remain close friends today.

• July 30 Gloria DeHaven

  American actress, singer, and dancer (b. 1925)

• Aug. 14 Fyvush Finkel

  American actor (b. 1922)

• Aug. 29 Gene Wilder

  American actor and comedian who made his screen debut with "bonnie and clyde", followed by "the producers." he was a frenetic, talented, and uncontrollable comedian. he also appeared in "everything you always wanted to know about sex." he began to direct his own films in 1975.

• Sept. 5 Hugh O'Brian

  Hugh o'brian was an american actor known for his role as wyatt earp in the television series the life and legend of wyatt earp.

• Sept. 11 Alexis Arquette

  American actress, musician and cabaret performer (b. 1969)

• Nov. 11 Robert Vaughn

  Robert vaughn was an american actor and director, best known for his role as napoleon solo in the tv series the man from u.n.c.l.e.

• Nov. 23 Andrew Sachs

  German-british actor and writer who played the role of manuel, the mad waiter from barcelona in "fawlty towers". he was not able to fulfill the role and he has had limited success in other areas. sachs has written over a dozen radio plays.

• Nov. 24 Florence Henderson

  American actress and singer on stage, tv and film. she is best known for her role as star in the tv series "the brady bunch" (1969-74). she was a part of the 1970 broadway play, "song of norway", and has also played other roles on broadway and in las vegas. she made frequent appearances on "the tonight show" during johnny …

• Dec. 6 Peter Vaughan

  English actor (d. 2016)

• Dec. 7 Greg Lake

  British musician (emerson, lake & palmer)

• Dec. 24 Liz Smith

  American journalist and one of the most respected gossip columnists. her enthusiasm for the people she writes about is evident in her october 2000 biography, "natural blonde," which was published. she is a passionate fan of celebrities and works hard to be the best gossip purveyor in america, providing the gossip to around 70 newspapers each day.

• Dec. 27 Carrie Fisher

  American actress, author and playwright, debbie reynolds is the daughter of eddie fisher and debbie reynolds, who are also noted family members. as her parents divorced at the age of two, she barely saw her father. she spent many years searching for her father, who was involved with his own drug- and alcohol addictions. both carrie and her brother todd …

• Dec. 28 Debbie Reynolds

  American actress, dancer and stage entertainer. she was a young actress who embodied the all-american girl next door. after winning miss burbank's beauty contest, she entered film in 1948. she played many wholesome roles through the '50s to '60s. as her film career was waning, she appeared on broadway in "irene" and then in "the debbie reynolds show."