Remembering the stars we lost in 2014, including actor and comedian Robin Williams.
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Mike Nichols
Director Mike Nichols arrives for the 2007 American Cinematheque Awards Show in Beverly Hills, California in this October 12, 2007 file photo. Nichols died on 19 November, 2014. REUTERS/Phil McCarten/Files (UNITED STATES - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT PROFILE OBITUARY)
Fashion designer Oscar de la Renta is welcomed to Panama City by Mayor Juan Carlos Navarro, in Panama City, in this April 12, 2005 file photo. De La Renta died on 20 October, 2014. REUTERS/Alberto Lowe/Files (ENTERTAINMENT OBITUARY)
LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 08: Actress Mary Ann Mobley attends the 6th annual 'What a Pair' concert at the Orpheum Theatre on June 8, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images)
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Ken Weatherwax
ADDAMS FAMILY, (from left): John Astin, Lisa Loring, Ted Cassidy, Carolyn Jones (seated), Ken Weatherwax, 1964-66.
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Bobby Keys
FILE - December 02, 2014: Saxophonist Bobby Keys, who played with many musicians including the Rolling Stones, John Lennon and Eric Clapton, has died at the age of 70. UNITED KINGDOM - JANUARY 01: Photo of Bobby Keys; in Command Studios, playing saxophone, recording session (Photo by Estate Of Keith Morris/Redferns)
— Estate Of Keith Morris / Redferns
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Big Bank Hank
FILE - NOVEMBER 11: Rapper Henry 'Big Bank Hank' Jackson of The Sugarhill Gang died November 11, 2014 of cancer related complications. He was 57. NEW YORK - 1990: Rap pioneers the Sugar Hill Gang (L-R Wonder Mike and Big bank Hank) perform live at the Apollo in 1990 in Harlem, New York City, New York Photo by (Al Pereira/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)
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Jimmy Ruffin
FILE - NOVEMBER 19: Motown singer Jimmy Ruffin passed away on November 17, 2014 in a Las Vegas hospital. He was 78 years old. UNSPECIFIED - JANUARY 01: Photo of Jimmy RUFFIN (Photo by Ian Dickson/Redferns)
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Casey Kasem
Scooby Doo and Casey Kasem during The 3rd Annual DVD Exclusive Awards at The Wiltern Theater LG in Los Angeles, California, United States. (Photo by Jean-Paul Aussenard/WireImage)
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Marcia Strassman
Promotional studio portrait of American actors Gabe Kaplan and Marcia Strassman, from the television series, 'Welcome Back, Kotter,' circa 1977. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
— Hulton Archive / Hulton Archive
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L'Wren Scott
(FILES) In this photo taken on October 18, 2012 L'Wren Scott, the girlfriend of Rolling Stone member Mick Jagger, arrives for the world premiere of \"Crossfire Hurricane\", a documentary about the legendary British rock group, in London. L'Wren Scott, American fashion designer to the stars and long-time girlfriend of Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger, was found dead at her New York apartment on October 17, 2014. AFP PHOTO/CARL COURTCARL COURT/AFP/Getty Images
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Diem Brown
FILE - In this July 26, 2014 file photo, Diem Brown attends the 17th Annual Super Saturday Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Benefit, presented by QVC, at Nova's Ark Project in Water Mill, in New York. Brown, 32, has lost a long battle with cancer. The reality star and advocate for cancer survivors died Friday , Nov. 14, 2014, in a New York hospital, according to E! Network correspondent Alicia Quarles. (Photo by Scott Roth/Invision/AP, File)
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Peaches Geldof
FILE PHOTO: Peaches Geldof, second daughter of musician Bob Geldof and Paula Yates, has died aged 25. LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 09: Peaches Geldof attends the UK premiere of \"The Wolf Of Wall Street\" at The Odeon Leicester Square on January 9, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Getty Images)
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Jan Hooks
SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE -- Episode 15 -- Pictured: (l-r) Nora Dunn as Liz Sweeney, Jan Hooks as Candy Sweeney during the 'Sweeney Sisters' skit on March 25, 1989 -- Photo by: Raymond Bonar/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank
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Sarah Goldberg
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Polly Bergen
FILE SEPTEMBER 21, 2014: Actress Polly Bergen, best known for her roles in Cape Fear, The Winds of War, Commander in Chief and Desperate Housewives died on September 20, 2014 in Southbury, Connecticut at the age of 84. SUNDAY SPECTACULAR -- \"Atlantic City Holiday\" -- Pictured: Polly Bergen -- (Photo by: NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)
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Denny Miller
TARZAN THE APE MAN, Denny Miller, Joanna Barnes, 1959
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Richard Kiel
FILE - SEPTEMBER 10: Actor Richard Kiel, known for his portrayal of the character \"Jaws\" in the James Bond movies and his role in \"Happy Gilmore\", passed away on September 10, 2014. He was 74 years old. Richard Kiel portrays Jaws, a murderous giant with a mouthful of deadly steel teeth in a scene from the film 'The Spy Who Loved Me', 1977. (Photo by United Artist/Getty Images)
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Molly Glynn
This photo provided by Cathy Taylor Public Relations, Inc., shows Molly Glynn. Glynn, an accomplished Chicago theater actress who also played a recurring role as a doctor on the TV series \"Chicago Fire,\" has died after a tree toppled by a powerful storm struck her as she rode her bike in a forest park. Glynn's husband called the emergency dispatcher just before 4 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 5, 2014, to say his wife had been injured, Cook County Sheriff's Office spokeswoman Sophia Ansari said. She was 46. (AP Photo/Cathy Taylor Public Relations, Inc.)
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Joan Rivers
NEW YORK - APRIL 27: Joan Rivers from the film \"Joan Rivers - A Piece of Work\" attends the Tribeca Film Festival 2010 portrait studio at the FilmMaker Industry Press Center on April 27, 2010 in New York, New York. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images for Tribeca Film Festival)
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Richard Attenborough
(FILE PHOTO) British Film Actor And Director Lord Richard Attenborough Dies Aged 90 LONDON - JULY 21: Director Lord Richard Attenborough poses while at home in London, England on the 21st of July 2004.(Photo by Cambridge Jones/Getty Images)
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Don Pardo
FILE - AUGUST 18: \"Saturday Night Live\" announcer Don Pardo has died at 96 years old. SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE -- Episode 1 -- Pictured: Announcer Don Pardo on September 25, 1982 -- Photo by: Al Levine/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank
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Lauren Bacall
FILE - AUGUST 12: Actress Lauren Bacall has died of a stroke. She was 89 years old. American actress Lauren Bacall, circa 1950. (Photo by Silver Screen Collection/Getty Images)
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Robin Williams
Actor and comedian Robin Williams poses during a press tour promoting his new movie \"License To Wed\" in Santa Monica, Calif., Friday, June 15, 2007. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)
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James Garner
FILE JULY 19, 2014: Actor James Garner has died at the age of 86 on July 19, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. No cause of death is known at this time. James Garner was best known for his roles in Maverick, The Rockford Files and The Notebook. NICHOLS -- Season 1 -- Pictured: James Garner as Sheriff Jim Nichols -- (Photo by: Gary Null/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)
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Elaine Stritch
epa04320693 (FILE) A file picture dated 12 September 2009 shows US actress Elaine Stritch arriving for the 2009 Creative Arts Emmy Awards at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, California, USA. According to media reports, Stritch has died at her home in Birmingham, Michigan on 17 July 2014. She was 89. EPA/JOSHUA GATES WEISBERG *** Local Caption *** 01858670
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Mickey Rooney
Actor Mickey Rooney smiles in front of his trophies during an interview with Reuters at his home in Westlake Village, California in this February 14, 2007 file photo. Rooney, the pint-sized screen dynamo of the 1930s and 1940s best known for his boy-next-door role in the Andy Hardy movies, died on April 6, 2014 at 93, the TMZ celebrity website reported. It did not give a cause of death and a spokesman was not immediately available for comment. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni/Files (UNITED STATES - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT OBITUARY)
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Johnny Winter
FILE - 2014 JULY 17: Blues Legend Johnny Winter, 70, has reportedly died. 3rd May 1969: Studio headshot portrait of American blues and rock guitarist Johnny Winter, wearing a dark corduroy cap and a black shirt. (Photo by Jack Robinson/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
— Jack Robinson / Archive Photos
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Tommy Ramone
(FILE PHOTO) Tommy Ramone of The Ramones Has Died At The Age of 62 After Undergoing Treatment For Cancer UNITED KINGDOM - MAY 19: ERIC'S Photo of RAMONES and Tommy RAMONE, Tommy Ramone (Photo by Ian Dickson/Redferns)
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Ruby Dee
A RAISIN IN THE SUN, Ruby Dee, 1961
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Ann B. Davis
UNITED STATES - OCTOBER 28: THE BRADY BUNCH - Ann B. Davis gallery - Season Two - 10/28/70, Ann B. Davis (Alice), (Photo by ABC Photo Archives/ABC via Getty Images)
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Actor James Rebhorn attends the premiere of \"The Box\", in New York, on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. (AP Photo/Peter Kramer)
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David Brenner
FILE - MARCH 15: Comedian David Brenner died on March 15, 2014 in New York City. He was 78 years old. LOS ANGELES - 1983: Comedian and actor David Brenner poses for a portrait in 1983 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry Langdon/Getty Images)
— Harry Langdon / Hulton Archive
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Cynthia Lynn
HOGAN''S HEROES, Cynthia Lynn, 1965-71
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Tim Wilson
NASHVILLE, TN - MARCH 09: ***EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE*** Comedian Tim Wilson performs as part of CMT Presents \"Ron White's Comedy Salute To The Troops\" A Special Honoring The Armed Forces Premiering Saturday, March 12 on CMT. All performaces taped at the Grand Ole Opry House on [February 15, 2011] in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for CMT) *** Local Caption *** Tim Wilson
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Jim Lange
THE DATING GAME, Jim Lange (center) (ca. late 1970s), 1965-86
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Harold Ramis
NEW YORK - JUNE 15: Director Harold Ramis attends the Columbia Pictures world premiere of \"Year One\" at AMC Lincoln Square on June 15, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Harold Ramis
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Bob Casale
FILE FEBRUARY 18: Musician Bob Casale of Devo died from health complication that led to heart failer February 17, 2014. He was 61. AUSTIN, TX - MARCH 19: (L-R) Bob Casale, Bob Mothersbaugh, Mark Mothersbaugh, Josh Freese and Gerald Casale of Devo pose backstage at a press conference during SXSW March 19, 2009 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Ebet Roberts/Redferns)
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Ralph Waite
THE WALTONS, Ralph Waite, 1972-1981
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Sid Caesar
Sid Caesar poses in New York City on Oct 23, 1989. Caesar was born on Sept. 8, 1922 in Yonkers, New York. One of the earlier stars in television, he is noted for his dialects, pantomimes, improvisations and satirical performances as cohost of the weekly live revue \"Your Show of Shows,\" 1950-1954, and later, \"Caesar's Hour.\" He was inducted into the Television Hall of Fame in 1985. (AP Photo/Suzanne Vlamis)
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Shirley Temple Black
FILE - FEBRUARY 11: Hollywood Actress Shirley Temple Has died At The Age Of 85 circa 1935: Full-length studio portrait of American child actor, dancer and singer Shirley Temple wearing a sailor's uniform and cap. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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Richard Bull
LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE -- Pictured: Richard Bull as Nelson \"Nels\" Oleson -- Photo by: NBCU Photo Bank
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Philip Seymour Hoffman
Philip Seymour Hoffman arrives at the Los Angeles premiere of \"The Hunger Games: Catching Fire\" at Nokia Theatre LA Live on Monday, Nov. 18, 2013. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
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Pete Seeger
File- This Feb. 25, 1984, file photo shows folk singer Pete Seeger performing in a one-man benefit concert in Berkeley, Calif., at the Berkeley Community Theater. The American troubadour, folk singer and activist Seeger died Monday Jan. 27, 2014, at age 94. (AP Photo/Mark Costantini, File)
— Mark Costantini / AP
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Ruth Duccini
FILE - In this Sept. 15, 2013 file photo, actress Ruth Duccini arrives at the world premiere of \"Wizard of Oz\" 3D at the TCL Chinese Theatre, in Los Angeles. Ruth Robinson Duccini, one of the original Munchkins from the 1939 movie \"The Wizard of Oz,\" has died, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2014. She was 95. (Photo by Paul A. Hebert/Invision/AP, File)
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Russell Johnson
FILE - JANUARY 16: Actor Russell Johnson, best known as the Professor on \"Gilligans Island,\" died of kidney failure January 16, 2014 at his home in Bainbridge Island, Washington. He was 89. From left, American actors Alan Hale Jr. (1918 - 1990) (as the Skipper), Russell Johnson (as the Professor), and Bob Denver (as Gilligan) stand knee-deep in water in the 'Two On a Raft' episode of the televsion show 'Gilligan's Island.' 1966. (Photo by CBS Photo Archive/Getty Images)
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Dave Madden
THE PARTRIDGE FAMILY, Shirley Jones, Brian Forster, Dave Madden, Danny Bonaduce, David Cassidy, Susan Dey, Suzanne Crough, 1970-1974
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Amiri Baraka
FILE JANUARY 09: Poet and activist Amiri Baraka, born Everett LeRoi Jones, died January 9, 2014 at Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, New Jersey. He was 79. The cause of death was not given but it was reported that he struggled with diabetes. Portrait of American poet and playwright Amiri Baraka (born as LeRoi Jones), 1975. (Photo by Anthony Barboza/Getty Images)