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Here’s a list of the most notable celebrity deaths of 2018. (Photos: WENN)
Here’s a list of the most notable celebrity deaths of 2018. (Photos: WENN)
Frank Adonis, who starred in Goodefellas, died on December 26 in Las Vegas. He was 83. (Photo: WENN)
Frank Adonis, who starred in Goodefellas, died on December 26 in Las Vegas. He was 83. (Photo: WENN)
Kim Porter, mom to four of Diddy’s children, died in November at age 47. Though a cause of dead was “deferred,” she reportedly went into cardiac arrest while battling pneumonia. (Photo: WENN)
Kim Porter, mom to four of Diddy’s children, died in November at age 47. Though a cause of dead was “deferred,” she reportedly went into cardiac arrest while battling pneumonia. (Photo: WENN)
George H.W. Bush, the former president of the U.S., died on November 30 at age 94. His death came just seven months after he lost his wife of more than 70 years. (Photo: WENN)
George H.W. Bush, the former president of the U.S., died on November 30 at age 94. His death came just seven months after he lost his wife of more than 70 years. (Photo: WENN)
Stan Lee, the father of Marvel Comics, died at age 95 in early November. His death came less than a year-and-a-half after his wife Joan died in July 2017 at 93. (Photo: WENN)
Stan Lee, the father of Marvel Comics, died at age 95 in early November. His death came less than a year-and-a-half after his wife Joan died in July 2017 at 93. (Photo: WENN)
Charles Aznavour, the legendary French composer and actor, died in late September at age 94. He died suddenly at his home in the Alpilles mountain rage. (Photo: WENN)
Charles Aznavour, the legendary French composer and actor, died in late September at age 94. He died suddenly at his home in the Alpilles mountain rage. (Photo: WENN)
Mac Miller died on September 7 of a suspected drug overdose. The rapper was only 26. He was pronounced dead at 11:51 am at his Studio City, California home. (Photo: WENN)
Mac Miller died on September 7 of a suspected drug overdose. The rapper was only 26. He was pronounced dead at 11:51 am at his Studio City, California home. (Photo: WENN)
Burt Reynolds, whose studliness, swagger, and snappy patter have helped set TV and movie fans’ pulses racing for nearly half a century, died on September 6. He was 82. (Photo: WENN)
Burt Reynolds, whose studliness, swagger, and snappy patter have helped set TV and movie fans’ pulses racing for nearly half a century, died on September 6. He was 82. (Photo: WENN)
Senator John McCain, nicknamed The Maverick for being unafraid to disagree with fellow members of the Republican party, died on August 25 at age 81. (Photo: WENN)
Senator John McCain, nicknamed The Maverick for being unafraid to disagree with fellow members of the Republican party, died on August 25 at age 81. (Photo: WENN)
Aretha Franklin, the vocalist and songwriter who first conquered the charts in the 60’s and never relinquished her throne, died on August 16. She was 76. (Photo: WENN)
Aretha Franklin, the vocalist and songwriter who first conquered the charts in the 60’s and never relinquished her throne, died on August 16. She was 76. (Photo: WENN)
Joe Jackson, the musician and father of 11, died early on June 27 at age 89. The Jackson family patriarch had been battling terminal pancreatic cancer. (Photo: WENN)
Joe Jackson, the musician and father of 11, died early on June 27 at age 89. The Jackson family patriarch had been battling terminal pancreatic cancer. (Photo: WENN)
Richard Harrison, known as “Old Man” on the hit reality show Pawn Stars died on June 25. He was 77. Rick, his son, confirmed his death on Instagram, calling his father his “hero.” (Photo: WENN)
Richard Harrison, known as “Old Man” on the hit reality show Pawn Stars died on June 25. He was 77. Rick, his son, confirmed his death on Instagram, calling his father his “hero.” (Photo: WENN)
XXXTentation was fatally shot on June 18 in what investigators believe was a “possible robbery” as he left a motorcycle dealership in Florida. (Photo: WENN)
XXXTentation was fatally shot on June 18 in what investigators believe was a “possible robbery” as he left a motorcycle dealership in Florida. (Photo: WENN)
Jackson Odell, the musician and actor best known for his role as Ari Caldwell on “The Goldbergs,” was found unresponsive at his residence on June 8. (Photo: WENN)
Jackson Odell, the musician and actor best known for his role as Ari Caldwell on “The Goldbergs,” was found unresponsive at his residence on June 8. (Photo: WENN)
Anthony Bourdain, the celebrated American chef, died at age of 61 of apparent suicide on June 8. The television host was found unresponsive in his hotel room in France. (Photo: WENN)
Anthony Bourdain, the celebrated American chef, died at age of 61 of apparent suicide on June 8. The television host was found unresponsive in his hotel room in France. (Photo: WENN)
Kate Spade, who sold her ownership stake in her fashion company in 2007, was found dead on June 5 in her New York City apartment of an apparent suicide. (Photo: WENN)
Kate Spade, who sold her ownership stake in her fashion company in 2007, was found dead on June 5 in her New York City apartment of an apparent suicide. (Photo: WENN)
Verne Troyer, best known for playing Mini-Me in the Austin Powers, died at age 49 on April 21. No cause of death was revealed. (Photo: WENN)
Verne Troyer, best known for playing Mini-Me in the Austin Powers, died at age 49 on April 21. No cause of death was revealed. (Photo: WENN)
Avicii, the Swedish DJ and producer, died April 20 in Muscat, Oman, at 28 years old. Though it hasn’t been confirmed, it’s been rumored the cause of his death was suicide. (Photo: WENN)
Avicii, the Swedish DJ and producer, died April 20 in Muscat, Oman, at 28 years old. Though it hasn’t been confirmed, it’s been rumored the cause of his death was suicide. (Photo: WENN)
Seo Minwoo, the lead singer of popular K-pop boy band 100%, died ono March 25 at age 33. According to his band’s label TOP, he died after going into cardiac arrest. (Photo: WENN)
Seo Minwoo, the lead singer of popular K-pop boy band 100%, died ono March 25 at age 33. According to his band’s label TOP, he died after going into cardiac arrest. (Photo: WENN)
Stephen Hawking, the world-renowned physicist, died at age 76 in March 24. Hawking was best known for penning “A Brief History of Time” while battling motor neuron disease. (Photo: WENN)
Stephen Hawking, the world-renowned physicist, died at age 76 in March 24. Hawking was best known for penning “A Brief History of Time” while battling motor neuron disease. (Photo: WENN)
Dolores O’Riordan, the Irish musician who fronted The Cranberries, died in January 15 at age of 46. She died from drowning after excessive drinking. (Photo: WENN)
Dolores O’Riordan, the Irish musician who fronted The Cranberries, died in January 15 at age of 46. She died from drowning after excessive drinking. (Photo: WENN)There were a slew of celebrity deaths in 2018 that broke the world’s collective heart.
If 2017 felt like a celebrity death epidemic—including the unexpected deaths of the young Lil Peep, gone at just 21, and Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington—, 2018 was filled with a whole new group of unforeseen farewells.
From the rather soon passing of Avicii, Mac Miller, and Anthony Bourdain to the lost of legendary names including Stephen Hawking, Stan Lee and Aretha Franklin, the world said goodbye to many famous faces in 2018.
As we welcome the new year, click through our photo gallery to remember a few of the great talents we lost this year. Here’s a list of the mot notable celebrity deaths in 2018.