Not every headline made us smile during this busy year of television news. There were also announcements that broke our hearts, including the deaths of many beloved TV stars.
Throughout the last 12 months, we said goodbye to more than 50 memorable personalities from the small screen, who we’re remembering in our latest Year in Review photo gallery. And 2019 was a particularly tough year, as we lost TV staples such as Beverly Hills, 90210 and Riverdale vet Luke Perry, The Mary Tyler Moore Show‘s Valerie Harper, longtime Sesame Street puppeteer Caroll Spinney and showbiz legend Doris Day.
As 2019 comes to a close, TVLine is remembering the many television stars and producers we lost this year, including Luke Perry, Valerie Harper, Doris Day and more. Scroll down the list to see the Hollywood names that left us in the last 12 months
Throughout the last 12 months, we said goodbye to more than 50 memorable personalities from the small screen, who we’re remembering in our latest Year in Review photo gallery. And 2019 was a particularly tough year, as we lost TV staples such as Beverly Hills, 90210 and Riverdale vet Luke Perry, The Mary Tyler Moore Show‘s Valerie Harper, longtime Sesame Street puppeteer Caroll Spinney and showbiz legend Doris Day.
As 2019 comes to a close, TVLine is remembering the many television stars and producers we lost this year, including Luke Perry, Valerie Harper, Doris Day and more. Scroll down the list to see the Hollywood names that left us in the last 12 months
1. Gene Okerlund
Okerlund, affectionately called “Mean Gene” throughout his career, died in January at the age of 76 after his health declined following a bad fall. Originally an interviewer in the American Wrestling Association, Okerlund joined World Wrestling Entertainment in 1984 as a regular correspondent and went on to become one of the organization’s most prolific personalities2. Bob Einstein
Two-time Emmy winner Einstein died in January at age 76 after a battle with cancer. He was best known for his satirical character Super Dave Osborne, an optimistic but hapless stuntman who appeared on numerous variety and talk shows beginning in the 1970s. He also recurred as Marty Funkhouser, one of Larry David’s closest friends, on Curb Your Enthusiasm3. Carol Channing
Broadway legend Channing, who won a Tony Award for her starring role in Hello, Dolly!, died of natural causes in January at the age of 97. Though she was best known for her stage work, which earned her three additional Tony nominations, Channing’s career also included a recurring role on The Love Boat (as Aunt Sylvia Duvall) and numerous voiceover gigs.4. Kevin Barnett
Barnett, a stand-up comedian and TV writer, died of complications from pancreatitis in January at the age of 32. Previously a scribe for Broad City and The Carmichael Show, Barnett co-created the Fox sitcom Rel with Josh Rabinowitz and star Lil Rel Howery5. Fatima Ali
Top Chef contestant Ali died in January at the age of 29 following a battle with cancer. A chef specializing in modern Pakistani cuisine, Ali competed on Season 15 of the Bravo competition series, after winning a 2013 episode of Food Network’s Chopped. Though she was eliminated from Top Chef in Week 9, Ali went on to be named the Fan Favorite at season’s end.
6. Kristoff St. John
St. John, best known for his Daytime Emmy-winning work as The Young and the Restless‘ Neil Winters, died of a possible alcohol overdose in February at age 52. The actor got his start on TV when he was just 8 years old, appearing in shows such as That’s My Mama, Happy Days and Wonder Woman. He later made his soap opera debut in 1989 as Generations’ Adam Marshall, then originated the role of Y&R’s Neil in 1991.
7. Jan-Michael Vincent
Vincent died of cardiac arrest in February at age 74. On the small screen, he was best known as helicopter pilot Stringfellow Hawke in the 1980s action drama Airwolf, and he scored a Golden Globe nomination for his work in the ABC miniseries The Winds of War. Vincent also carved out a robust film career, with credits including Big Wednesday, The Mechanic and Buffalo ’66
8. Peter Tork
Monkees bassist Tork died in February at age 77 after a battle with cancer. In addition to his 58-episode run on The Monkees’ self-titled NBC sitcom, Tork’s TV credits included Boy Meets World, The King of Queens and California Dreams.
9. Katherine Helmond
Helmond died of complications from Alzheimer’s disease in February at the age of 89. Best known for her scene-stealing, Emmy-nominated turns as Soap’s Jessica Tate and Who’s the Boss’ Mona Robinson, Helmond also appeared in Coach, The Love Boat and Everybody Loves Raymond, among other series.
10. Janice Freeman
Freeman, who competed on Season 13 of NBC’s The Voice, died in March at age 33. She passed away from a severe case of pneumonia and a blood clot that traveled to her heart. During her time on The Voice, Freeman was coached by Miley Cyrus and made it to the Top 11 before she was eliminated.
11. Luke Perry
Perry died in March at age 52 after suffering a massive stroke. Though his TV career spanned four decades, Perry is best remembered for his portrayal of Dylan McKay on Beverly Hills, 90210, a role that cemented his status as a teen heartthrob. At the time of his death, the actor co-starred on Riverdale as Fred Andrews, Archie’s father.
12. Jed Allan
Soap vet Allan died in March at age 84. The actor was best known for his roles on Days of Our Lives (as Don Craig) and Santa Barbara (as patriarch C.C. Capwell). After wrapping his seven-year run on Santa Barbara, Allan went on to appear in Beverly Hills, 90210 and General Hospital, among other shows.
13. Richard Erdman
Erdman, best known as Greendale student Leonard on Community, died in March at the age of 93. He worked steadily as a character actor for more than 70 years, appearing in episodes of Alice, The Bionic Woman, Cheers, Felicity, Lou Grant, One Day at a Time and Beverly Hills, 90210.
14. Eunetta Boone
Television sitcom veteran Boone, who served as showrunner on Disney Channel’s Raven’s Home, died of a heart attack in March at age 63. Prior to joining Raven’s Home, Boone worked as a writer, producer and story editor on beloved series like The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Living Single and My Wife and Kids, among others.
15. Georgia Engel
Engel, a five-time Emmy nominee, died of an undisclosed cause in April at the age of 70. Though she was best known for her roles on The Mary Tyler Moore Show (as Ted’s ditzy girlfriend, Georgette) and Everybody Loves Raymond (as Robert’s mother-in-law, Pat), Engel’s TV credits also included Coach, Hot in Cleveland and The Office.
16. Ken Kercheval
Kercheval died in April at the age of 83. He was best known for portraying Dallas‘ Cliff Barnes, a role he played during the show’s original run and in its 2012 revival. He also appeared in episodes of Starsky and Hutch, L.A. Law and ER, among other shows.17. John Singleton
Oscar-nominated director Singleton died in April at the age of 51 after suffering a stroke. Though he was best known for his work in cinema (including the 1991 flick Boyz N the Hood, which earned him an Academy Award nod), he also co-created the FX drama Snowfall and directed episodes of Empire and American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson.
18. Peggy Lipton
The Mod Squad and Twin Peaks star passed away in May at the age of 72 following a battle with cancer. Lipton first shot to fame as undercover cop Julie Barnes on ABC’s The Mod Squad, which aired from 1968 to 1973, and also played diner owner Norma Jennings on ABC’s original Twin Peaks and reprised the role on Showtime’s Twin Peaks: The Return
19. Doris Day
The iconic entertainer and TV star died in May at the age of 97. Day starred in her own CBS sitcom, The Doris Day Show, from 1968 to 1973, along with a big-screen career that included films such as Pillow Talk and That Touch of Mink and a music career that encompassed 20 albums.
20. Tim Conway
The Emmy-winning Carol Burnett Show star died in May at the age of 85. After starring in McHale’s Navy, Conway joined Burnett’s CBS sketch comedy show as a series regular, creating popular characters including Mr. Tudball and The Oldest Man. He won a total of six Emmys, including one in 2008 for a guest role on 30 Rock.
21. Beth Chapman
The Dog the Bounty Hunter co-star and wife of Duane “Dog” Chapman died in June at the age of 51 after a battle with throat cancer. Bail bondsmen by trade, Beth and Dog teamed up to catch fugitives on A&E’s Dog the Bounty Hunter, which ran for eight seasons, along with a number of spinoffs.
22. Max Wright
The ALF co-star passed away in June; he was 75 years old. Wright was best known for playing dad Willie Tanner on the NBC sitcom ALF, which ran for four seasons. He also appeared on Cheers, Quantum Leap, Mad About You and Friends.
23. Arte Johnson
The Laugh-In star passed away in July at the age of 90 from heart failure. Johnson was part of the ensemble on NBC’s iconic sketch series, famously playing German soldier Wolfgang, whose catchphrase was “Verrrry interesting…” Johnson won an Emmy in 1969 for his Laugh-In work, and later lent his voice to cartoons like DuckTales and The Smurfs
24. Cameron Boyce
The Disney Channel star was just 20 years old when he passed away in July following an epileptic seizure. Boyce starred as Luke Ross on the Disney Channel sitcom Jessie before playing Cruella de Vil’s son Carlos in the Descendants movies. (My kids were crushed when we found out he had passed away he was suck a good actor.)
25. Rip Torn
The Emmy-winning Larry Sanders Show co-star died in July at the age of 88. Torn played gruff producer Artie opposite Garry Shandling on the HBO comedy The Larry Sanders Show, winning an Emmy for the role in 1996. He also played executive Don Geiss on 30 Rock, along with roles on Columbo, Law & Order: Criminal Intent and Will & Grace.
26. Stewart the Corgi
Stewart, who played Capt. Holt’s beloved dog Cheddar on Brooklyn Nine-Nine, died in July at age 13. Though Cheddar has been played by several dogs during the show’s run, Stewart had held the role the longest.
27. Stephanie Niznik
The Everwood co-star passed away in July at just 52 years old. She was best known for playing Nina Feeney, the sweet neighbor of the Brown family and the eventual love interest of Treat Williams’ Dr. Andy Brown on the WB family drama. Niznik also had roles on Diagnosis Murder, Star Trek: Enterprise and Dr. Quinn: Medicine Woman.
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