The world looks different now. Nonviolence is a weapon of the strong. Hi-res: Earthquake in Haiti - LA Times source . Prince Rogers Nelson was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Mattie Shaw, a jazz singer and social worker, and John L. Nelson, a lyricist and pianist. Possessing a magnetic, yet coldly handsome demeanor in the same mold as Christopher Plummer, he was born Edward Albert Arthur Woodward on June 1, 1930, Edward Wooodward who was known for his excellent acting in the 80's U.K Cop Show The Equalizer, was also an excellent actor and will be and is still missed very much. Heather O'Rourke (12) Child actor -- Bowel obstruction -- 1988 3. Peter started off as a junior bank clerk but he had always been interested in the theatre and went every week to the Intimate Theatre in Palmers Green in London which was run by actor John Clements. He died on March 22, 1994 in Westport, Connecticut, USA. 1 Adam Devine 2 Adam Levine 3 Adam Sandler 4 Andrew Garfield ADVERTISEMENT 5 Ansel Elgort 6 Babe Ruth 7 Ben Stiller 8 Bill Murray 9 Blake Shelton 10 Brad Pitt 11 Bradley Cooper (2011) 12 Bruno Mars ADVERTISEMENT 13 Cameron Boyce 14 Chris Brown 15 Chris Evans 16 Chris Hemsworth 17 Chris Martin 18 Chris Pine 19 Chris Pine 20 Chris Pratt ADVERTISEMENT 5 Abraham Lincoln. The Emmy winner died in December 2022 after a short battle with cancer. The actress, 40, who appeared in the 2005 film Factotum was murdered in 2006. However, he looked so " Pete Burns who was the lead singer of the 80's Electro Pop Group Dead Or Alive, died on 23rd October 2016 of cardiac arrest and its a real shame that he died and will be missed very much. 1. In the mid-1950s, he formed his first band, The Quarrymen (after Quarry Bank High School, . Raised in a tenement and acting in community theaters since age eight, Nimoy did not make his Hollywood debut until he was 20, with a bit Leonard Nimoy who acted as Dr Spock in the sci fi T.V series Star Trek was also an excellent actor and will be and is still missed very much. A native of Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA, he joined the US Navy after graduating high school and served in Vietnam from 1968 to 1969. "Bernie Mac was the personification of the word 'real.' The Eagles singer Glenn Frey who also did the absolutely brilliant Beverly Hills Cop theme tune The Heat Is On, tunes Smugglers Blues and You Belong To The City which are from the soundtrack of the 80's U.S T.V Cop Show Miami Vice, the tune Flip City which is from the soundtrack of the film Ghostbusters II, the tune Part of Me, Part of You which is from the soundtrack of the film Thelma & Louise and who also acted in the Miami Vice Episode Smugglers Blues was a man who was ill with rheumatoid arthritis and died at the age of 67 in 2016 of complications of rheumatoid arthritis, acute ulcerative colitis and pneumonia. The Grammy-nominated artist retired in 2016 due to health issues, including acute pancreatitis. Cilla Black was born on May 27, 1943 in Liverpool, England, UK. His mother named him John Allen Hendrix and raised him alone while his father, Al Jimi Hendrix was also an absolutely brilliant musician and will be and is still missed very much. The former So You Think You Can Dance contestant died at age 40 in December 2022. Misty Upham's body was discovered in a wooded area near Seattle in October 2014. 4 William Shakespeare. He was raised by his mother's older sister Mimi Smith. April 10, 1966 - Nov. 29, 2022. He defeated heavyweight kings Sonny Liston (twice), Floyd Patterson (twice), Ernie Terrell, Jimmy Ellis, Ken Norton (twice), Joe Frazier (twice), George Foreman and Leon Spinks. The Linkin Park lead vocalist died at age 41 on July 20, 2017. But her return to fame reached a critical peak with her 1991 album, Unforgettable Love. She was previously married to Bobby Willis. An only child growing up in the 1940s and 1950s, he attended schools in the same area, took ballroom dance lessons, Bill Bixby who acted as Dr David Banner in the 80's sci fi drama The Incredible Hulk, was also an excellent actor and will be and is still missed very much. He was also the youngest of four children, born to Harold Harrison and Louise Harrison.Like George Harrison was also an excellent musician who was also excellent with The Beatles and will be and is still missed very much. Brynn killed herself later that same night. It's a shame that he died and he will be missed very much. He received music lessons from his mother and his family moved to Chicago when he was only five, where his father, Edward James Coles, was a minister at the True Light Baptist Church and Nat King Cole was also an excellent musician noted for his excellent tunes such as 'Unforgettable' etc and will be and is still missed very much. It's a shame that he died. Christopher Shannon Penn was born on October 10, 1965 in Los Angeles, California, the third son of actress Eileen Ryan (ne Annucci) and director, actor, and writer Leo Penn. The LAPD confirmed to Us that authorities responded to his home in the San Fernando Valley, and he was pronounced dead at the scene. His father passed away in 1982. Connecticut's place to go for things to do around Hartford and New Haven, including best restaurants, family events, live music, museums and more. His father's stage name was "Prince Rogers". Interestingly though, later in life, he was often described as one of the nicest senators to work for." Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images. Henry David Thoreau. Who are the celebrities that died before their time? 5. U.S. New-Home Sales Rise by 7.2% Despite Weakness in the Broader Sector. Both died from accidental overdoses. Norm will be missed terribly., The Saved by the Bell alum died at the age of 44 in February 2021, just three weeks after being diagnosed with stage IV small cell carcinoma. Cilla Black was also an excellent actress and Presenter. The comedian, known for movies such asTommy Boy and his time on Saturday Night Live, died in 1997 from an overdose of cocaine and morphine at the age of 33. More Real Estate News articles. Larry Hagman Larry Hagman Also known as Hag and the Mad Monk of Malibu this son of the legendary actress Mary Martin suffered from advanced Cirrhosis due to years of heavy drinking that required a liver transplant. Carrie Frances Fisher was born on October 21, 1956 in Burbank, California, to singers/actors Eddie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds. He died on April 4, 1995 in London, Kenny Everett was also a very famous T.V Comedian and will be and is still missed very much. Updated. Having overcome the disease in 2006 and again in 2012, the reality star was diagnosed with cancer for the third time in summer 2014. Mr. Simpson was an extravagant movie producer whose blockbusters Flashdance (1983), Beverly Hills Cop (1984), and Top Gun (1986) helped define the pop culture of the 1980s. He contracted HIV from a blood transfusion and died of AIDS related pneumonia. It's a shame that he died and he will be missed very much. His mother managed a small hotel in downtown Los Angeles, where Richard and his family Richard Crenna was also a famous actor who was well known and will always be remembered for his acting with Sylvester Stallone as Colonel Trautman in the films 'First Blood', 'Rambo First Blood II' and 'Rambo III' and for his acting with Charlie Sheen as Colonel Denton Walters in the film 'Hot Shots Part Deux'. He was 41. Deadline reported in May 2022 that the No Sudden Move star died in his sleep. He once wrote that a joke should catch someone by surprise, it should never pander. He certainly never pandered. The Grammy-winning record was a tribute to her late father, the great Nat King Cole, and was comprised of his songs, with the feature being Unforgettable, a duet that came about by remixing the elder Coles 1951 recording with Natalies performance. He was the youngest of three brothers, one of whom is fellow film director Ridley Scott. Since Michael Jackson passed away in 2009, he leads the list of dead celebrities who make more money. It's a shame that he died and he will be missed very much. He was an excellent actor and it's a shame that he died but he will be remembered and missed very much. Grammy-winning, iconic pop diva Whitney Houston was found dead in the bathtub in February 2012 at the age of 48. I miss him.. Natalie Cole died at age 65 from heart failure induced by lung disease on December 31, 2015. The family appreciates the outpouring of support and prayers that have been extended to Luke from around the world, and respectfully request privacy in this time of great mourning.. Richard Crenna died of heart failure in 2003 and will be missed very much. Joseph William Frazier, nicknamed "Smokin' Joe", was an American professional boxer who competed from 1965 to 1981. This led to him being spotted by the BBC, and Gordon Jackson who acted as George Cowley in the 80's U.K Cop Drama The Professionals, was also an excellent actor. He was 24. Credit: Dave Hogan/Mission Pictures/Getty Image. Bill died on 25th February 2017 of heart complications. While some of Hollywoods greatest talents were taken too soon, including Bob Saget, who passed away in January 2022 at age 65, other stars left fans wanting more even if they lived into their 90s. He suffered an aortic aneurysm and required surgery, but had a stroke during the valve replacement operation. In this list we will dive into the 11 most scandalous celebrity fatalities, blood and motive included. Dr. Seuss jumps after Hollywood courtship. While his cause . Amanda Edwards/WireImage/Getty. Andrew Sachs born Andreas Siegfried Sachs was born in Berlin, Germany, he and his family emigrated to London in 1938, to escape persecution under the Nazis. (1973), Pantomania: Babes in the Wood (1957) and Three Cases of Murder (1954). We have lost an angel.. Elvis Presley was an excellent singer and will be and is still missed very much. He was a great actor and will be and is still missed very much. 3 Muhammad. For access to all our exclusive celebrity videos and interviews Subscribe on YouTube! He was found dead in his hotel room by a family friend. She died on March 6, 2016 in Los Angeles, California, USA. Here are the famous people who died this year. TMZ reported that he died from an apparent overdose. Updated. Now you know the secret.. The child of a poor family, he grew up picking cotton in Covington, Tennessee. His grandfather, William Paul Walker was an absolutely brilliant actor, he died at the young age of 40 in a Car Crash. and found that Mel Brooks was a great influence on his screen writing. TV producer. Later divorced. It's a shame that he died and he will be missed very much. He introduced a sophisticated style of soloing based on fluid string bending, shimmering vibrato and staccato picking that influenced many B.B King was also an excellent musician who will be and is still missed very much. He did some excellent songs as Wham and as a solo artist and he will be missed very much. The list of famous people who died at 100 includes Bob Hope, Strom Thurmond, George Burns, Claude Lvi-Strauss, Alf Landon. Rob Pilatus who was one of the singers of the 80's duo Milli Vanilli who had hit singles such as 'Girl You Know It's True', died at the age of 32 on April 3rd 1998 from an Alcohol and Prescription Drug Addiction and will be remembered and missed very much. Widely regarded as the greatest and most influential guitarist in rock history, Jimi Hendrix was born on November 27, 1942 in Seattle, Washington, to African-American parents Lucille (Jeter) and James Allen Hendrix. At a young age, he was a fan of martial arts films and he knew it would be his dream to become involved in Panna Rittikrai the Thai martial arts choreographer, director etc who also did a lot of work with Martial Arts Film Actor Tony Jaa, will be missed and is still missed very much. He was a writer and producer, known for Hot Shots (1994), Eureka (1982) and Beadle's About (1986). Tell us what you think about this feature. Stars including Chadwick Boseman, Willie Garson and Norm Macdonald all fought private battles with cancer. No suicide note was left, though he reportedly drank heavily and felt depressed about his career. Jam Master Jay was born on January 21, 1965 in Queens, New York City, New York, USA. states.At William Hartnell who was famous for his acting in Doctor Who, will be and is still missed very much. Top 100 Famous Women A list of the most famous women from around the world. Ronnie Barker's remarkable versatility as a performer can be traced back to his time in repertory theatre, where he was able to play a wide range of roles and develop his talent for accents, voices and verbal dexterity. The Mary Tyler Moore alum was just a few weeks shy of turning 100. After battling an ongoing addiction problem for the past few years, That '70s Show actress Lisa Robin Kelly (she played Topher Grace's older sister, Laurie Forman, on the Fox comedy) died in her sleep at a rehab facility in California on Aug. 14, 2013. Those named below were the highest-earning dead celebrities in 2021, according to Forbes, which listed there estimated annual income. He died on January 23, 2017 in Knaresborough, Yorkshire, England, UK. The couple planned to get married but Norval left Kingston before this could happen. Soundtrack | Patrick Swayze was also an excellent actor who acted in excellent films such as The Outsiders and Dirty Dancing and will be and is still missed very much. He was amazing and was also an excellent actor and will be and is still missed very much. Kenny Everett was born on December 25, 1944 in Seaforth, Liverpool, England, UK. Most recently, she was working as an English teacher in Japan. It's a shame that he died and he will be missed very much. Suave Irish-born actor with resonant voice and a commanding presence, who made his theatrical debut in 'The First of Mrs.Fraser' (1942) at the age of 19 at the Cork Opera House. T.V Comedian Les Dawson was also a very talented man. The celebrity chef died of an apparent suicide in France at the age of 61. Roy Castle was born on August 31, 1932 in Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, England, UK. The 18-time NBA All-Star was traveling with eight other people on his private helicopter when a fire reportedly broke out on board. John Legend and Chrissy Teigen. "Stephen, we love you, we miss you, and I will always save the last dance for you.". Robin McLaurin Williams was born on Saturday, July 21st, 1951, in Chicago, Illinois, a great-great-grandson of Mississippi Governor and Senator, Anselm J. McLaurin. T.V Presenter Eamonn Andrews was also a popular man who will be and is still missed very much. She managed to grow very old and somehow, not old enough. He was most proud of his comedy, his longtime producing partner, Lori Jo Hoekstra, told Us in a statement at the time. Her cause of death has yet to be determined. In the mid-1950s, he formed his first band, The Quarrymen (after Quarry Bank High School, John Lennon was also an excellent musician who was excellent with The Beatles and as a solo artist and will be and is still missed very much. He was previously married to Patrice Yvonne Arnold, Patricia Mickey and Jacqueline Alice Ertel. Dan Hartman was also an excellent musician who will be and is still missed very much. He was an actor, known for Much Ado About Nothing (1993), Watership Down (1978) and Peter Pan (2003). Rock Hudson was born Roy Harold Scherer, Jr. in Winnetka, Illinois, to Katherine (Wood), a telephone operator, and Roy Harold Scherer, an auto mechanic. MTV Buckwild star Shain Gandee (Gandee Candy) died at age 21 in April 2013 after the car he was driving was submerged in mud, killing the reality star and his two passengers. Sam-I-Am now has a lot more green to go with those eggs and ham. Frank Sinatra was born in Hoboken, New Jersey, to Italian immigrants Natalina Della (Garaventa), from Northern Italy, and Saverio Antonino Martino Sinatra, a Sicilian boxer, fireman, and bar owner. The rapper died at age 26 on September 7, 2018. R.I.P Ernest Borgnine you were an absolutely brilliant actor and brilliant as Dominic Santini in Airwolf. Witnesses reported the helicopter going down quickly and then slamming into the ground, Fire Capt. "It is with extraordinary sadness we can confirm the death of our friend and colleague, Anthony Bourdain, CNN said in a statement on June 8. "True terror is to wake up one morning and discover that your high school class is running the country." Kurt Vonnegut (March 2015) 2. She was a very beautiful, sexy and stylish woman who was also a very famous and popular person worldwide and loved by all the countries in the world because she was a woman who was completely different to everyone else. Keith started in show business at the early age of 9 in a comedy act with his father. Updated: August 25, 2022. . Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker. In 2017, Celine Dion wowed . 12 Charles Darwin. Nancy Reagan was also a very famous person and will be and is still missed very much. He was previously married to Terri Corley. Actor, raconteur, art collector and connoisseur of haute cuisine are just some of the attributes associated with Vincent Price. He died from Asphyxia on August 11th 2014 aged 63. The Clueless star died at age 32 after she collapsed in her Los Angeles home. Now you know the secret. Dustin Diamond died on February 1 at age 44 after a battle. Eamonn Andrews was born on December 19, 1922 in Dublin, Ireland. He died in a care home on January 23rd 2017 aged 75. 1 on the Forbes top-earning dead celebrities list is the "King of Pop," Michael Jackson. There are many reasons you might want to vote up your favorite notable deceased person, so make sure to do so on this list of famous people you wish were still alive. He taught Margaret never to do things because Margaret Thatcher was also a famous person and will be and is still missed very much. 1 Anthony Bourdain (American Celebrity Chef and TV Personality) 51 28 Birthdate: June 25, 1956 Sun Sign: Cancer Birthplace: New York, New York, United States Died: June 8, 2018 Anthony Bourdain was an American celebrity chef. Credit: Taylor Jewell/Invision/AP/Shutterstock, The Sex and the City alums September 2021 death at age 57 came as a surprise to much of Hollywood. Credit: Frank Edwards/Fotos International/Getty Images. The Full House alum was found unresponsive in January 2022 in his Florida hotel room while in town for a comedy show. 1 Michael Jackson. Les was a hilarious comedian and he was a popular man who will be and is still missed very much. 15 Julius Caesar. 8 Aristotle. There are myriad great people who died too soon on this list. A career as an actor followed which took him back to the land Bob Holness who who was the presenter of the 80's T.V Game Show Blockbusters, was also a famous person and will be and is still missed very much. His mother was a black teenager. Nat King Cole was born Nathaniel Adams Coles (he later dropped the "s" in his surname) in Montgomery, Alabama. Toni Anne Barson/Getty Images. Tony Imbrenda told KTLA. Oh, Robin, still, his passing still hurts deeply, Pierce Brosnan told Esquire in May 2019 about his former Mrs. Doubtfire costar nearly five years after Williams died by suicide in August 2014. Even though Betty was about to be 100, I thought she would live forever, her agent and close friend, Jeff Witjas, said in a statement at the time. The icon who released 39 studio albums, won seven Grammys and an Academy Award, and was known for hits including "Purple Rain," "Kiss," "Little Red Corvette" and "When Doves Cry," among many others died at his Paisley Park residence in Minnesota on April 21, 2016, at 57. Patrick Wayne Swayze was born on August 18, 1952 in Houston, Texas, to Patsy Swayze (ne Yvonne Helen Karnes), a choreographer, and Jesse Wayne Swayze, a chemical plant engineer draftsman. Born to Kelland Hutchence and Patricia Hutchence (a film and television make-up artist), Michael was the second of three children. He was a composer and actor, known for Scrooged (1988), Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (1995) and Oliver & Company (1988). Part of the a360media Entertainment Group. Please note that this form cannot be used to reset your Google or Facebook password. Known for her humanitarian and charity work. The rapper (also known as Biggie Smalls, Biggie and Big Poppa) who worked with artists including Sean Combs, Lil' Kim, Faith Evans, and Jay Z was shot dead following the 1997 Soul Train Music Awards. Wayne Gretzky. You will learn something about everything! His mother and father, Cristina and Giovanni Broccoli, raised young Albert in New York on the family farm. John Candy Rated - Custom 7.8 434 Rated 8. His mother owned a dance school in Houston, where Patrick was also a student. John Lennon Actor | A Hard Day's Night John Winston (later Ono) Lennon was born on October 9, 1940, in Liverpool, England, to Julia Lennon (ne Stanley) and Alfred Lennon, a merchant seaman. Amy was brought up on jazz music; She received her first guitar at age 13 Singer Amy Winehouse was also a famous singer. The former L.A. Lakers player died in January 2020 in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California. Handsome and elegant George Peppard occasionally displayed considerable talent through his career, but was too often cast in undemanding action roles. The Soundgarden frontman died at age 52 on Wednesday, May 17, 2017, after the band played a sold-out concert in Detroit. Quinn Redeker, the actor who became a fixture on daytime television with roles on the long-running soap operas Days of Our Lives and The Young and the Restless, died Dec. 20 at 86. When she was 62, the Charlie's Angels star whose 1976 swimsuit poster is one of the most iconic ever made chronicled her lengthy battle with anal cancer for an NBC documentary that aired a month before she died in June 2009. The Wayne County Medical Examiners Office said in a statement to Us Weekly that the musicians cause of death was hanging by suicide.. Just Fontaine (89) French footballer. She remained in a medically induced coma and was eventually moved to hospice care until she died at just 22 years old on July 26, 2015, nearly six months after she was found unconscious. [jwplayer EvMgtVgr-zhNYySv2] Nancy Reagan was born on July 6, 1921 in New York City, New York, USA. 35 Celebrities Who Died Tragically Young. 2 Napoleon. Credit: David Mendez/Young Hollywood/Getty Images, The Grown Ups actors family confirmed his death at age 20 in July 2019. Pete Burns was born on August 5, 1959 in Port Sunlight, near Liverpool, to Francis and Eva Burns. Scroll down to see what other greats went too soon: British socialite and TV personality Peaches Geldof died in April 2014 at the age of 25. He was known for his strength, durability, formidable punching power, and relentless pressure fighting style and was the first boxer to defeat Muhammad Ali. Greg Lake, co-founding member of King Crimson and Emerson, Lake & Palmer, died . He then appeared in several West End productions, such as Say Goodnight to Grandma and Run for Your Wife. James Dean Rated - Custom 8.4 633 Rated 3. It's a shame that Edward died, he will be missed very much but won't be forgotten for his excellent acting as Devon in Knight Rider. He grew up together with his brothers, Caleb and Cody, and sisters, Ashlie and Amie. Sidney Poitier. Charles "Sonny" Liston's life and death began and ended in the same manner: as a mystery. He helped to shape the sound of Motown in the 1960s, first as an in-house session player and later as a solo artist with a string of successes, earning him the nicknames Marvin Gaye was also an excellent musician and will be and is still missed very much. Hoda Kotb Makes Pre-Taped Appearance on 'Today' Amid Continued Absence, Formula 1 Driver Max Verstappen and GF Kelly Piquet's Relationship Timeline, PDA in the Rink! He sadly died from Bone Cancer on 15th January 1990 aged 66. Barry Norman was the son of Leslie Norman, a British film and television director, producer and writer, and his wife Elizabeth. She was an actress, known for Hellcats of the Navy (1957), Night Into Morning (1951) and Shadow on the Wall (1950). I dont think Betty ever feared passing because she always wanted to be with her most beloved husband Allen Ludden. Jeremy Beadle was also a famous actor. He died on January 30, 2008 in Westminster, London, England, UK. The All-Time Greatest Action Stars Martin Luther King, Jr. Photo: Keystone / Getty Images After the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., his body was laid in an open casket in Atlanta on April 9, where over 1,000 mourners came to pay their respects to the civil rights leader. Princess Diana was a member of the British royal family. He died on September 2, 1994 in Gerrards Actor, Television Presenter and Comedian Roy Castle was also a famous man. The shocking loss led to an outpouring from Hollywood stars, praising the Fashion Polices unmerciful critiques and trailblazing comedy. Jason Guerrasio. The Grammy winner was best known as the lead singer of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, the group behind hits including "Free Fallin'" and "American Girl." He started his junior year at 6' 5" and finished it at 6' 9"! The world got a little less funny in August 2014 when Oscar-winning actor and comedian Robin Williams died at age 63. These notable dead people passed ahead of their time; regardless of the reason or timing, these are famous people who died while they still had very much to contribute to the world. He was an excellent actor, who will not be forgotten, will be remembered and will be and is still missed very much. The central progenitor of funk music and a major figure of 20th century music, he is often referred to by the honorific nicknames "Godfather of Soul", "Mr. Dynamite", and James Brown was also an excellent musician and will be and is still missed very much. "Beyonc Knowles Tops The FORBES Celebrity 100 List". Singer/songwriter Isaac Hayes died August 10, 2008 in Memphis, Tenn., after being found unresponsive at his home. Stanley Kubrick was born in Manhattan, New York City, to Sadie Gertrude (Perveler) and Jacob Leonard Kubrick, a physician. This list of dead celebrities features many beloved icons who are still very missed. She was the first wife of Charles, Prince of Wales, and the mother of Prince William and Prince Harry. Donna Summer was also a brilliant musician and will be and is still missed very much. 1. Panna Rittikrai is the man behind Thai action star Tony Jaa, whose work in Ong-Bak, astounded viewers across the globe. I will miss her terribly and so will the animal world that she loved so much. We won't post to any of your accounts without asking first. The Oscar-winning actor was found dead in his New York City apartment in February 2014. He was facing 7 years in jail. Allan McGraw (83) Scottish football player and manager (Greenock Morton). "Orange Is the New Black" star Brad William Henke passed away in his sleep at the age of 56. It's a real shame that he died and will be and is still missed very much. Walker was 40 at the time of his death. Credit: Silver Screen Collection/Getty Images. I do. He played basketball throughout his high-school years and won a scholarship. For better or for worse, Ratajkowski's body has been at the forefront of her image since she broke through in Robin Thicke's "Blurred Lines . Ronnie Corbett began his successful show business career in the early 1950s. He was born Vincent Leonard Price, Jr. in St. Louis, Missouri, to Marguerite Cobb "Daisy" (Wilcox) and Vincent Leonard Price, who was President of the National Candy Vincent Price was also a very famous and also did the monologue on Michael Jacksons 80's Hit Single 'Thriller' and will be and is still missed very much. It proved to be very popular and Jim Henson the creator and man behind the famous 80's T.V Show The Muppett Show, was also a very popular man and will be and is still missed very much. His parents were both of Italian descent. George Michael was born Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou in Finchley, north London, in the United Kingdom, to Lesley Angold (Harrison), a dancer, and Kyriacos Panayiotou, a restaurateur. Whitney Elizabeth Houston was born into a musical family on 9 August 1963, in Newark, New Jersey, the daughter of gospel star Cissy Houston (ne Emily Lee Drinkard) and John Russell Houston, Jr., and cousin of singing star Dionne Warwick.She began singing in the choir at her church, The New Hope Whitney Houston was also a brilliant musician known for her tunes such as 'I Wanna Dance With Somebody', 'I Will Always Love You'etc and will be and is still missed very much.