10 Famous Celebrities Who Died Recently In the last few days
Legendary English professional dancer, and dance judge, Len Goodman, died on April 22th, at the age of 78. The cause of death was cancer.
He was best known for being a judge, on the American dance contest show, Dancing with the Stars, from 2005, to 2022. And on the British show, Strictly Come Dancing, from 2004, to 2016. He will be remembered by the audience, for his ironic humor, wit and colorful phrases.
Australian comedian, actor, and drag artist, Barry Humphries, passed away on April 22th, 2023, at age 89. He gained worldwide fame by appearing on television, in the UK, and the USA.
He was most known creating the immortal television characters, Dame Edna Everage, and Sir Les Patterson.
American actress, Carol Locatell, died of cancer, on April 11th, 2023, at age 82. Carol was born on December 13, 1940. She began acting in TV series in the late 1960s. Her first notable role was in 1973. She played, Priscilla, in the American film, Coffy. Her most famous role was, as Miss Ethel Hubbard, in Friday the 13th: A New Beginning. She also had bit parts in dozens of films and TV series. Carol was survived by her husband.
English actor, who appeared in the soap opera, Emmerdale. And TV series, Byker Grove, Dale Meeks, died on April 22th, at the age of 48. The cause of death was heart failure.
English actor, director, and theatre archivist, Murray Melvin, passed away on April 14th. He was 90 years old. During his 60 year career, he has appeared in more than 100 films, and TV series, including, Starhunter. The Devils. Barry Lyndon. Lisztomania. And The Phantom of the Opera. Murray Melvin was best known for playing, Geoffrey Ingham, in the 1961 British film, A Taste of Honey.
American singer, April Stevens, who was best known for performed with her brother, Nino Tempo. Had a number one hit, in 1963, with Deep Purple, and won a Grammy, in 1964. Died on April 17th, at the age of 93.
The critically acclaimed country music singer, songwriter, and producer, Keith Gattis, passed away on April 23th, at age 52. He was known for his songs, El Cerrito Place. Big City Blues. And Reconsider.
English musician, and founding member, of The Pop Group, Mark Stewart, passed away on April 21st, at age 62.
American professional basketball player, best known for playing college basketball, for the Kansas State Wildcats, Ernie Barrett, passed away on April 21st, at age 93.
Pro Football Hall of Famer, who played for the San Francisco 49ers, Dave Wilcox, died on April 19th, 2023. He was 80 years old.
Australian actress, Maxine Klibingaitis, died on April 17, at the age of 58. She was most known for her role, as Terry Inglis, in the television soap opera, Neighbours.