Marin Mazzie
The Broadway actress’ publicist confirmed to Variety that she died on September 13 following a three-year battle with ovarian cancer. Maze, who was known for her roles in productions of “Ragtime,” “Passion” and “Kiss Me, Kate,” was 57 years old.Credit: Getty Images
Chelsi Smith
The former Miss Texas USA and Miss Universe winner died at age 45 following a protracted illness on September 8. "Chelsi was our loving daughter, niece, and friend. We will miss her infectious laughter, joie de vivre, and free spirit," her family said in a statement, via ABC. "She always appreciated the expressions of love and good will from people around the world and from all walks of life."Credit: PHILIP LITTLETON/AFP/Getty Images
Bill Daily
The I Dream of Jeannie star
passed away on September 4 at age 91. Costar Barbara Eden shared the
news on Twitter September 7: "Our favorite zany astronaut, Bill Daily
has passed. Billy was wonderful to work with. He was a funny, sweet man
that kept us all on our toes. I'm so thankful to have known and worked
with that rascal. Until we meet again Billy, xo -B #RIPBillDaily."
Daily’s son told The Hollywood Reporter the actor died of natural causes in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Mac Miller
The “Self Care” rapper died at the age of 26 on September 7. The LAPD confirmed to Us that authorities responded to his home in the San Fernano Valley after 11 a.m. TMZ reported that he was pronounced dead at the scene from an apparent overdose. Miller, who dated Ariana Grande for two years until their split in May, spoke candidly in the past about his ongoing battle with substance abuse.Credit: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images
Burt Reynolds
Us Weekly broke the news on September 6 that the Boogie Nights actor died at age 82 after he went into cardiac arrest at a Florida hospital. His family was by his side at the time. Reynolds, who is survived by his son, previously underwent heart surgery in 2010.Credit: Getty Images
Christopher Lawford
John F. Kennedy’s nephew died on Tuesday, September 4, in Vancouver, Canada, at age 63 after suffering a heart attack, Patrick J. Kennedy told The Associated Press. The actor, whose parents were Patricia Kennedy and Peter Lawford, is survived by wife Mercedes Miller and three children from his first marriage: David, Savannah and Matthew.Credit: Greg Doherty/Getty Images
Susan Brown
The beloved General Hospital vet, who played the role of Dr. Gail Baldwin for more than two decades, died at the age of 86 on September 1. The show's executive producer, Frank Valentini made the announcement on Twitter: "It's a very sad day in Port Charles as the wonderful Susan Brown ("Gail Baldwin") passed away today," he wrote. "My sincerest condolences to her family and to all who knew this amazing woman." Brown, also known for her role as Adelaide Fitzgibbons on As the World Turns, was remembered by costars Kin Shriner, who played her stepson Scotty, and Jackie Zeman, who both tweeted their condolences.Credit: ABC Photo Archives/ABC via Getty Images
Vanessa Marquez
The ER alum was killed in an officer-involved shooting in South Pasadena on August 30, after officials responded for a welfare check at her apartment. According to a press release from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Marquez “became uncooperative” and allegedly pointed a BB gun at officers, at which point the shooting occurred. The 49-year-old actress was pronounced dead at the hospital.Credit: Alice S. Hall/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images
Neil Simon
The American playwright died at the age of 91 in the early morning hours of August 26 after being taken off life support, according to TMZ. A rep for Simon told the publication that the Tony winner, best known for Broadway hits such as Come Blow Your Horn (1961), The Odd Couple (1965), Brighton Beach Memoirs (1982) and Biloxi Blues (1985), died of complications from pneumonia. In addition to his work as a playwright, Simon was an Oscar-winning screenwriter for films such as The Out of Towners (1970) and Lost in Younkers (1991), for which he won the Pulitzer Prize. He penned more than 30 plays in his lifetime.Credit: Jack Mitchell/Getty
John McCain
The Arizona senator died at his Arizona home on August 25 after a battle with cancer. The Vietnam war hero was diagnosed with a brain tumor in July 2017 after undergoing surgery to remove a blood clot above his left eye. His family announced one day before the former presidential candidate's death that he was discontinuing medical treatment for his condition. McCain's daughter View cohost Meghan McCain paid tribute to her late father on Twitter hours after his death, writing that "he was a great fire who burned bright, and we lived in his light and warmth for so very long. We know that his flame lives on, in each of us." McCain is survived by his wife, Cindy, and his seven adult children: Douglas, Andrew, Sidney, Meghan, John, James and Bridget.Credit: Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images
