As much as it is sad to see them go, these beautiful actors/singers made a mark on our hearts. Whether they made us cry in their heartwarming love scenes as they played a staring role in a movie, or their words of wisdom lightened our mood during our dark times, these celebrities have changed many lives in what they brought to this world. Even though they may not be with us physically, Legends never die.
1. Natasha Richardson
Commonly known as the mother in the "Parent Trap" (1998), Natasha Richardson, A brilliant British film and Broadway stage actress passed away in a skiing accident at age 45.
2. James Avery
3. Robin Williams
No one could help but laugh at his acting in over 60 movies. He never failed to make his fans burst out with laughter while watching a movie he starred in. Robin Williams suffered from depression and the diagnosis of Parkinson's. As a result he hanged himself in his California home in August 2014, the news of his death was met with incomprehension around the world.
4. Brittany Murphy
Brittany enjoyed fame as the "Clueless" star. She had a brilliant career ahead of her when she died at a young age from complications of anemia and pneumonia.
5. Paul Walker
Popularly known from the hit crime film "Fast & Furious," Paul Walker shocked many in the announcement of his tragic accident. After leaving a charity event in California, Walker got a lift from a race car driving friend. Both were killed in the fiery crash. Paul's life ended at just 40 years old while his career was taking off.
6. Whitney Houston
We will always love you. She was one of the greatest singers of all time. Whitney Houston's life was cut short due to suffering from many addictions. Whitney struggled with addiction and died at age 48; she drowned in a hotel bathtub from an apparent drug overdose.
7. Richard Griffiths
Richard Griffiths was born on July 31, 1947 in Yorkshire, England. He is mostly known for his role as the evil Uncle Vernon in the "Harry Potter" movies. Griffiths died at the age of 65 from complications he suffered during a heart surgery.
8. Cory Monteith
You can still hear his angel voice in the distance on a clear sunny day. Singer/Actor Cory Monteith, popular character on the FOX TV show "Glee," lost a tough battle with addiction and depression. He was engaged to his beautiful co-singer Lea Michele when his abrupt overdose ended his life at the age of 31.
9. Joe Alaskey
You may not recognize his face, but you would recognize his voice in a heartbeat. Comedian/Actor, Joe Alaskey alternated voicing Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Tweety, and other characters from Warner Bros. Alaskey was the second actor to voice Grandpa Lou Pickles on "Rugrats," and was the mastermind behind creating the "Rugrats, All Grown Up." Joe Alaskey fought a long battle of cancer, and peacefully past away at the age of 63.
10. Matthew Garber
Known for his role as Michael Banks in "Mary Poppins," Garber passed away at the age of 21 in 1977 from hemorrhagic necrotizing pancreatitis, caused from contracting hepatitis in India the previous year.
11. Carl Switzer
Many might not know his name, but they recognize his younger self playing the character of Alfalfa in the original "Little Rascals." At age 31, following an argument of $50, he was shot and killed.
12. Marilyn Monroe
She redefined the classic blonde bombshell. There will never be another actress like her. And like so many other stars, Marilyn died of a drug overdose. She was only 36 when she died in 1962.
