Ned Wertimer

Ned Wertimer, who played Ralph on "The Jeffersons" died on Jan. 2, 2012. He was 89. (credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Huell Howser

Huell Howser, host of KCET's "California Gold," died on Jan. 6 at the age of 67. (credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

David R. Ellis

David R. Ellis, director of "Snakes on a Plane," died on Jan. 7, 2013. He was 60-years-old. (credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Conrad Bain

Conrad Bain, star of the sitcom, "Diff'rent Strokes," died on Jan. 14, 2013 of natural causes. He was 89. (credit: Robert Mora/Getty Images)

Garrett Lewis

Garrett Lewis, four time Academy Award nominated set decorator, dancer and actor, died Jan. 29 at the age of 77. (credit: Jason Sweers)

Los Angeles Lakers

Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss died on Feb. 18 of kidney failure after battling cancer for 18 months. He was 80 years old. (credit: Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

Troubled country crooner Mindy McCready -- here performing in 2006 -- ended her own life on Feb. 17, 2013. (credit: Brad Barket/Getty Images Entertainment)

Pianist Van Cliburn died Feb. 27 from bone cancer. He was 78. (credit: Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Bonnie Franklin

Actress Bonnie Franklin, star of CBS' "One Day at a Time" died March 1, 2013 due to complications from pancreatic cancer. She was 69. (credit: Charley Gallay/Getty Images)

Harry Reems

Harry Reems, the male star of the 1972 infamous pornography "Deep Throat" died on Mar. 19. He was 65. (credit: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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Nigerian author Chinua Achebe, who wrote "Things Fall Apart," died on March 22. He was 82. (credit: ABAYOMI aDESHIDA/AFP/Getty Images)

The Royal Film Performance Of Martin Scorsese's Hugo in 3D

"Harry Potter" Actor Richard Griffiths died on Mar. 28, 2013 following heart surgery. He was 65. (credit: Ian Gavan/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 28: Richard Griffiths attends the royal film performance of Martin Scorsese's 'Hugo in 3D' at the Odeon Leicester Square on November 28, 2011 in London, England.(P

Jane Henson

"Muppets" co-creator Jane Henson died on April 2 after a long battle with cancer. She was 78. (credit: Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Roger Ebert

Film critic Roger Ebert died on April 4 after a long battle with cancer. He was 70. (credit: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Margaret Thatcher

Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher died on April 8, 2012 after suffering a stroke. She was 87. (credit: Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

Lilly Pulitzer

Iconic fashion designer Lilly Pulitzer died on April 7, 2013. She was 81 years old. (credit: Carlo Allegri/Getty Images)

Annette Funicello (R) kisses Mickey Mouse 14 Septe

Former Disney star Annette Funicello died on April 8, 2013 after suffering complications from Multiple Sclerosis. She was 70. (credit: VINCE BUCCI/AFP/Getty Images)

Jonathan Winters

Comedian Jonathan Winters died on April 12, 2013 at the age of 87. (credit: Charley Gallay/Getty Images for TV Land)

Pat Summerall

Longtime NFL announcer Pat Summeral died April 16, 2013, at the age of 82.l (credit: Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

Frank Bank

Actor Frank Bank (L), who played oafish troublemaker “Lumpy” on the sitcom “Leave It to Beaver,” died on April 16, 2013. He was 71. (credit: Stephen Shugerman/Getty Images)

Chrissy Amphlett

Singer Chrissy Amphlett, from The Divinyls, died on April 21, 2013 from breast cancer and multiple sclerosis. She was 53. (credit: Matt Jelonek/Getty Images)

Amy Arbus Portrait Session And Book Signing At Book Soup

Actor Allan Arbus died on April 19,2013 at his Los Angeles home. He was 95. (credit: Mark Mainz/Getty Images)

Richie Havens performs during a concert

Folk singer Richie Havens died on April 22, 2013 of a heart attack. He was 72. (credit: TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)

2012 NATD Honors

Country Music Hall of Famer, Grand Ole Opry member, and Kennedy Center Honoree George Glenn Jones died on April 26, 2013 after being hospitalized with a fever and irregular blood pressure. He was 81. (credit: Rick Diamond/Getty Images)

Jack Shea

Jack Shea, former DGA President and director of "The Jeffersons," died on April 28, 2013, from Alzheimer's disease. He was 84. (credit: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

Rapper Chris Kelly

Rapper Chris Kelly of the 90s hip-hop duo, "Kris Kross" died on May 1, 2013 from a reported drug overdose. He was 34. (credit: CBS)

Mario Machado

Mario Machado, Los Angeles's first Asian-American newscaster, died on May 4, 2013. He was 78.

Ray Harryhausen Myths And Legends Exhibition

Ray Harryhausen, pioneer of stop-motion animation with his work in films such as "Jason and the Argonauts," died on May 7, 2013 in London. He was 92. (credit: Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)

Jeanne Cooper

"The Young and the Restless" actress Jeanne Cooper died on May 8, 2013. She was 84 years old. (credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Joyce Brothers

Dr. Joyce Brothers died on May 13, 2013 due to respiratory failure. She was 85. (credit: Peter Kramer/Getty Images)

Alan O'Day1

70s hit maker Alan O'Day, best known for "Undercover Angel" died on May 17, 2013. He was 72. (credit: AlanODay.com)

Screening Of "The Doors Mr. Mojo Risin': The Making Of L.A. Woman"

The Doors keyboardist Ray Manzarek (L) died on May 20, 2013 after a lengthy battle with bile duct cancer. He was 74. (credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Boston Celtics

Flynn Robinson, who was on the 1971-1972 Lakers team that won Los Angeles its first NBA title, died on May 23, 2013. He was 72. (credit: Dick Raphael/NBAE via Getty Images)

"Just Between Friends" Opens on Broadway

"All in the Family" actress Jean Stapleton died on May 31, 2013 of natural causes. She was 90. (credit: George De Sota/Getty Images)

Annual STARS 2010 Benefit Gala - Arrivals

Deacon Jones, the Hall of Fame defensive end considered by some to be the greatest defensive player in NFL history, died on June 3 at his Southern California home. He was 74. (credit: David Livingston/Getty Images)

William T. Cartwright

William T. Cartwright, an Emmy-winning filmmaker who helped save the landmark Watts Towers in Los Angeles, died on June 1, 2013. He was 92. (credit: Michael Buckner/Getty Images)

Joey Covington

Joey Covington, Jefferson Airplane drummer, was killed in a car crash on June 4, 2013. He was 67 years old. (credit: JoeyCovington.com)

The Friars Club of California honors Tony Martin's 90th Birthday

BEVERLY HILLS, CA - DECEMBER 7: Actress Esther Williams poses at Tony Martin's 90th birthday party at The Friars Club on December 7, 2003 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Amanda Edwards/Getty Images)

Esther Williams

Actress and swimming champion Esther Williams died on June 6, 2013 in her sleep. She was 91. (credit: Amanda Edwards/Getty Images)