Hollywood’s Notable Deaths of 2016 (Photos)

A look back at the stars of movies, TV, media and music we lost this year as notable deaths

Glenn Frey, the singer, guitarist and founding member of The Eagles, died on January 18 at 67. The musician and co-writer of hits like “Hotel California” and “Take It Easy” had been struggling with intestinal issues.

Abe Vigoda, star of “The Godfather” and “Barney Miller,” died on January 26 at 94. Vigoda earned three Emmy nominations for his performance as a police detective in “Barney Miller” and became famous beyond the screen for numerous false reports of his death. Vigoda kept taking acting jobs until 2014.

Joe Alaskey, legendary voice actor, died on February 3 at 63. Alaskey began voicing several Looney Tunes characters, including Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, in 1989 following the death of original Looney Tunes voice actor Mel Blanc. Alaskey’s performance as Daffy in the cartoon “Duck Dodgers” earned him an Emmy in 2004.

Paul Kantner, founding member of Jefferson Airplane, died January 28 at 74. Kantner was the only member of Jefferson Airplane to also appear on all the albums of the band’s successor, Jefferson Starship.

Maurice White, founder of Earth, Wind, and Fire, died on February 3 at age 74. Under White’s leadership, Earth, Wind, and Fire won six Grammys and reached the top of the charts through songs like “Shining Star” and “In the Stone.” Though a Parkinson’s diagnosis ended his touring career in 1994, he remained an active part of the music industry until his death.

Harper Lee, author of the literary classic “To Kill a Mockingbird,” died in her sleep in her hometown of Monroeville, Alabama during the early morning hours of Feb. 19. She was 89 years old.

Denise Matthews, a.k.a. Vanity, died on February 15 at 57. Matthews was known as the protege of Prince and a member of Vanity 6. Matthews had long suffered from kidney failure and was being treated for abdominal illness shortly before her death.