As with all years, 2014 saw the loss of many famous people
from various areas of the entertainment industry, literary world, and political
life.
Perhaps the most shocking death of 2014 was the suicide of Robin
Williams, Comedian and Oscar-winning actor, on August 11th at the age of 63.
We lost authors Maya Angelou (86) and P.D. James (94). Folk singer Pete Seeger (94) and rock singer
Joe Cocker (70). And Maria von Trapp (99), the last surviving member of the
original von Trapp Family Singers whose life story inspired the Broadway
production and movie The Sound Of Music.
From the political arena, we lost James Brady (73)—the White
House Press Secretary seriously wounded in the assassination attempt on
President Reagan.
Here's a cross-section of the numerous people lost from the
entertainment industry, shown here in chronological order.
February 10: Shirley Temple (85), child actress who starred
in several very successful musical movies. As an adult, she left the
entertainment industry and was active in politics as a delegate to the United
Nations General Assemble under President Nixon, U.S. Ambassador to Ghana under
President Ford, and U.S. Ambassador to Czechoslovakia under President (George
H.W.) Bush.
February 13: Ralph Waite, television and film actor.
Probably best known for his role on The
Waltons and his recurring role as Gibbs' father on NCIS.
April 6: Mickey Rooney (93), actor. Started his career as a
child star. He made several musical movies, many with Judy Garland. He starred
in the Andy Hardy series of movies. He also did serious acting such as his role
in Boy's Town with Spencer Tracy. In
later years he continued a successful career on stage and in television.
July 19: James Garner (86), television and film actor. He
was the first television actor to make a successful (difficult at that time)
transition into movies. Probably best known for his starring roles in the
television series Maverick and The Rockford Files.
August 12: Lauren Bacall, 89. Legendary film actress who was
married to Humphrey Bogart with whom she made several movies.
September 4: Joan Rivers (81), comedienne with a long career
in television.
November 19: Mike Nichols (83) award winning film and stage
director who started his career and half of the comedy duo of Nichols and May
with his partner Elaine May. He was honored with 1 Oscar, 9 Tony, 2 Emmy, and 1
Grammy.
December 9: Mary Ann Mobley, (77), actress. The former Miss
America of 1959 went on to a successful acting career.
2 comments:
WOW. That was a LOT of stars. So sorry to see them go--there are so few left now. Thanks for your post letting us remember them and their careers. And yes, we need to remember the service men and women, and the police officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty as well. Great post!
Cheryl
Cheryl: The full list I saw had over 100 names on it of those in the public light. I had a difficult time deciding on a handful of names to include in my blog.
Thanks for your comment.
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