His family said he died peacefully Saturday after a long illness. "My husband was a fighter. He fought for the memory of the 6 million Jews who perished in the Holocaust, and he fought for Israel. He waged countless battles for innocent victims regardless of ethnicity or creed," his widow, Marion, said in a statement released by the writer's foundation.
Ali had been at HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center in Scottsdale since Thursday with what spokesman Bob Gunnell had described as a respiratory issue. "After a 32-year battle with Parkinson's disease, Muhammad Ali has passed away at the age of 74. The three-time World Heavyweight Champion boxer died this evening," Gunnell said in a statement.
Natalie Cole's family revealed the Grammy-winning singer's cause of death on Thursday, January 7, saying she passed away from heart failure induced by lung disease. Cole died on Thursday, December 31, at age 65. The "Miss You Like Crazy" singer, the daughter of the legendary Nat "King" Cole, underwent a kidney transplant in 2009, after battling drug issues and ensuing hepatitis.
The loss of a Hollywood legend. Scarface actor Robert Loggia died at his home in Los Angeles on Friday, Dec. 4, Variety.com reports. He was 85. His wife of 33 years, Audrey, confirmed his death to The Associated Press , and said that she and the couple's daughter Cynthia were both at his bedside when he passed.
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The mother of two had undergone kidney stone surgery but developed an infection and subsequently died in a Denver area hospital early on Saturday morning. Rose was born with sacral agenesis, a spinal deformation that limits use of the legs. According to TMZ she had suffered from kidney and pancreas issues since birth.
The actor's family broke the news on Brooke's Facebook page, where friends have expressed their condolences. 'The McCarter family is heartbroken to share the news that Brooke McCarter passed away December 22, 2015 from the genetic liver condition alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AAT). He was 52,' a rep for the family wrote.
The New York native is best known for his TV series The Jersey He was found dead in the living room of his Glendale, California apartment On Wednesday he had admitted himself to the hospital after suffering abdominal pains, according to TMZ He checked out against his doctor's advice and went home When friends did not hear from him, they broke into his apartment The former child star was found lying dead on his living room floor Disney star Michael Galeota was found dead in his Glendale, California apartment on Sunday.
Carrie Fisher, the iconic actress who portrayed Princess Leia in the Star Wars series, died Tuesday following a massive heart attack last week. She was 60. "It is with a very deep sadness that Billie Lourd confirms that her beloved mother Carrie Fisher passed away at 8:55 this morning," Simon Halls, a spokesperson for Fisher's family, said in a statement to People .
2016 has seen a host of some of our best-loved celebrities pass away. From actors and comedians to musicians, we want to remember these well-known figures who are no longer with us.