American actor, and stand-up comedian, Richard Belzer, passed away on February 19, at the age of 78. The cause of death was complications of unspecified circulatory and respiratory conditions. During his 40 year career, he appeared in 79 films, and TV shows.
Richard Belzer was best known, for his role, as John Munch, in 122 episodes of the TV series, Homicide, Life on the Street, and in 326 episodes, of the TV series, Law & Order, Special Victims Unit.
He played John Munch, from 1993, to 2016.
He also appeared in films, and TV shows, like The Flash, Species II, and Scarface.
His last role was in the 2016 film, The Comedian, in which he portrayed himself.
American actress, Barbara Bosson, died on February 18, at age 83. She was most known for her role, as Fay Furillo, in 103 episodes, of the TV series, Hill Street Blues. She was nominated for five Primetime Emmy Awards, for this role.
Barbara has appeared in dozens of television series, including Hooperman, Cop Rock, and Murder One.
On the big screen, she appeared in films, such as The Last Starfighter, and Calendar Girl Murders.
American actress and model, Stella Stevens, died from Alzheimer's disease, on February 17. She was 84 years old.
Stella Stevens was most known for her roles, in the 1962 film, Girls Girls Girls, with Elvis Presley. in the 1963 film The Nutty Professor, with Jerry Lewis. and in the 1972 film, The Poseidon Adventure, with Ernest Borgnine, and Gene Hackman.
She also had roles in films, such as The Ballad of Cable Hogue. Arnold. The Courtship of Eddie's Father. The Manitou. and The Silencers.
On the small screen she has appeared in series, like The Love Boat. General Hospital. Newhart. Murder She Wrote. Hart to Hart. and Twenty Good Years.
Hollywood star, and model, Raquel Welch, passed away on February 15, at age 82. She rose to fame in the 1960s.
Her first roles were in the television series, The Hollywood Palace, McHale's Navy, and Bewitched.
She was most known for her roles in films, such as The Three Musketeers. Hannie Caulder. Myra Breckinridge. Fathom. and One Million Years B.C.
In the 1994 film, Shawshank Redemption, a poster of Welch, from the film, One Million Years B.C., was pasted up in the cell, covering the hole in the tunnel that Robbins' character eventually escapes from.
In total, Raquel Welch, has roles in 73 films, and TV shows.
American actor, and younger brother of a Hollywood actress, Hayden Panettiere, Jansen Panettiere, passed away on February 19, at the age of 28. He was known for his roles in films, such as The Perfect Game, The Martial Arts Kid, and The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry.
One of Britain's all-time great sports presenters, Dickie Davies, passed away on February 19, at age 94. He was the host of the television sport programme, World of Sport, for 27 years, from 1968, to 1985. In 2005 he was honoured with a lifetime achievement award by the Royal Television Society.
Oscar-winning composer, and songwriter, Burt Bacharach, died of natural causes, on February 8, at age 94. During his long career, he received many different awards, including 6 Grammys, and 3 Oscars.
He wrote songs, like I'll Never Fall in Love Again. Anyone Who Had a Heart. Magic Moments. and Make It Easy on Yourself.
American actor, and musician, Cody Longo, was found dead, at his home, on February 8. He was 34 years old.
The presumed cause of death was alcohol poisoning.
During his short career, Cody starred in dozens of films and TV shows. He was most known for his starring role, as Eddie Duran, on Hollywood Heights. He also appeared in films, and TV series, such as The Last Movie Star. Secrets and Lies. Nashville. and Days of Our Lives.
American actress, Melinda Dillon, passed away at age 83. She died on January 9, but it became known about it only a few weeks ago. She was most known for her roles in films, such as Harry and the Hendersons. A Christmas Story. Magnolia. and The Prince of Tides.
Melinda was twice nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, for her roles, in Close Encounters of the Third Kind, and in No Malice.
Her last major role, was as Ginger Templeman, in the 2007 film, Power Over Me.
Christine Pritchard, Welsh film and television actress, who has appeared in dozens of films, and TV shows, died on February 14, at the age of 79.
Canadian lawyer and media businessman, Peter Herrndorf, passed away on February 18, at age 82. He was the former head of the National Center for the Arts, publisher of Toronto Life, and chairman of TVOntario.
American country music songwriter, and Kellie Pickler's husband, Kyle Jacobs, was found dead at their home, on February 17, at the age of 49. He was a co-author of songs, such as More Than a Memory, Still, Dust, Rumor, and 8th World Wonder.
American catcher in Major League Baseball, and broadcaster, Tim McCarver, died on February 16, at age 81.
As baseball player, he played in MLB for 21 years, and was a 2 time World Series champion.

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