Famous people and celebrities who died in 2017

A dedicated page for remembering the famous people and celebrities who passed away in 2017. 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 Om Puri

  Renowned Indian actor known for his versatile roles in films.

• Jan. 19 Miguel Ferrer

  American family of fame, jose ferrer was the first of five children born to rosemary clooney. he was 20 years old when he started playing drums on keith moon's solo album. in 1975, he made his film debut with a small part. he went on to appear in tough roles as a scumbag in tv series like "t.j. hooker", "hill …

• Jan. 23 Gorden Kaye

  English singer and actor

• Jan. 25 John Hurt

  British actor who is widely recognized for his tv roles as quentin crisp, the famous homosexual, in "the naked civil servant" (tv) and caligula, in "i, claudius" (tv). his 1980 performance as "the elephant man" earned him an oscar nomination. he also performed brilliantly in the 1979 film "the alien". his first appearance on screen was in 1962, when hurt …

• Jan. 26 Mike Connors

  Touch connors, an american actor, was first seen on screen in 1953. he is best known for his roles in "sudden fear," "five guns west," "harlow" and "five guns west," but he is also the star of "mannix," a tv series. he broke his wrist, dislocated the shoulder, and fractured some of his ribs while doing his own stunts.

• Jan. 26 Barbara Hale

  Barbara hale was an american actress best known for her role as della street in the television series perry mason.

• Jan. 27 Emmanuelle Riva

  French actress on stage, film, and television.

• Feb. 25 Bill Paxton

  American actor and filmmaker (b. 1955)

• March 23 Lola Albright

  American actress. she is a tough-talking, stylish and well-known for her roles as a barbara stanwyck type. before being discovered by hollywood, she worked as a switchboard operator for a radio station and as a stenographer. her films include "champion", 1949, "a cold wind in august", 1961, and "the impossible years." 1968, and the tv series peter gunn. 1958-61.

• April 6 Don Rickles

  Don rickles was a legendary comedian known for his insult comedy and quick wit, earning him the nickname 'mr. warmth'.

• April 15 Clifton James

  Spokane, washington -- actor.

• April 27 Vinod Khanna

  Indian film actor and producer known for his work in Bollywood films.

• May 14 Powers Boothe

  American actor (b. 1948)

• May 23 Roger Moore

  British actor. he is best known for his role in james bond, the agent.007, in the film series, and his lead role in "the saint" as simon templar. other films that he appeared in include "act of violence," 1949 and "the last time i saw paris," 1954. he is also known for his role as james bond, agent.007 in the …

• June 2 Peter Sallis

  Actor (taste the blood of dracula).

• July 15 Martin Landau

  He was an american actor who appeared in more than 500 episodes of tv and is also a well-known figure in movies. he co-starred with barbara bain on "mission impossible", a tv series. they then did "1999" in 1974, followed by "space" 1999. he was awarded the oscar for best supporting actor in 1995 for his role as bela lugosi, …

• July 26 June Foray

  Legendary voice actress known for voicing many iconic animated characters.

• July 31 Jeanne Moreau

  French actress and director, moreau has appeared in more than 49 films. moreau was the winner of the lion d'or award in venice 1992, moliere award 1988, commander of french arts and letters 1985, legion d'honneur, 1975 and 1991 and order of merit 1973 and 1988. she is well-known in france but has only made a few american films. in …

• Aug. 8 Glen Campbell

  American country and western singer, recording artist, and actor in tv and film. he won five grammy's and was promoted to host the "summer brothers smothers show", in 1968. he is best known for his songs "gentle on my mind" (and "by the time i get to phoenix") his acting career was dominated by westerns and he acted alongside some …

• Aug. 20 Jerry Lewis

  American comedian, writer, actor and producer. his variety shows, vegas club acts, and films, which were a duo-comedy partnership with dean martin 1950-1954, have touched the hearts millions. the two of them did not see each other for 20 years after their bitter relationship with martin. they were reunited in 1976 on lewis' telethon, which frank sinatra orchestrated. lewis stated …

• Sept. 1 Shelley Berman

  Stand-up comedian and actor known for his comedic routines.

• Oct. 2 Tom Petty

  Tom petty was an american musician known for being the lead vocalist of tom petty and the heartbreakers, and for hits like 'free fallin' and 'i won't back down'.

• Oct. 9 Jean Rochefort

  Jean rochefort was a french actor known for his roles in popular french films such as the hairdresser's husband and ridicule.

• Oct. 16 Roy Dotrice

  Channel islands, guernsey -- actor (wizard)

• Oct. 24 Robert Guillaume

  American television and musical stage actor. guillaume was awarded two emmy awards for best supporting actor on "soap" as well as best actor in the "benson" series. guillaume is a talented singer who feels at home on broadway as well as before the cameras.

• Nov. 19 Della Reese

  American actress, singer, and entertainer. her most notable role is that of a sweet-voiced angel in "touched by an angel," a tv series that is heartfelt and inspiring. although it was criticized by critics upon its debut in 1994, the show went on to be a nielsen top 20 hit with very few changes.

• Nov. 25 Rance Howard

  American actor known for his roles in various films and TV shows.

• Nov. 30 Jim Nabors

  Jim nabors was an american actor and singer best known for his role as gomer pyle on the andy griffith show and gomer pyle, u.s.m.c.

• Dec. 16 Keely Smith

  American singer and actress (b. 1928)

• Dec. 29 Peggy Cummins

  Irish actress (b. 1925)