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51 Famous People Who Died & You Didn’t Know

Patrick Swayze – 57 Years

Widely known for his portrayal of Johnny Castle from Dirty Dancing, Patrick Swayze was one of the most famed and decorated actors in Hollywood. He was known for tough and romantic male leads in most of his films. Patrick was also named as the People’s Sexiest Man Alive in the year 1991.

For his excellent performances, he also earned 3 Golden Globe nominations throughout his career. Patrick got diagnosed with Pancreatic cancer and took his final breath in 2009, with his family and kids by his side, leaving behind his glorious legacy.

James Lipton – 93 Years

Often regarded as a man with many talents, James Lipton was an actor, writer, lyricist, and dean emeritus of the famous Actors Studio Drama School at Pace University. Lipton was a very famous host of his generation, being a part of multiple talk shows during the 1990’s and early 2000.

James was also an author and released several acclaimed novels such as Inside Inside and Mirrors. He had bladder cancer for a long, long time, and in March 2020, he finally surrendered to the disease.

Phyllis George – 70 Years

Phyllis George was a well-celebrated sportscaster in the ’80s and ’90s. She was a reporter and co-host of the famous show The NFL today in 1975, becoming the first woman in the world ever to hold an on-air position in national televised sports broadcasting. After this, Phyllis also hosted a talk show CBS Morning News.

Phyllis was widely regarded as a television icon for her superb work in this field over the years. In several interviews, she stated, throughout her career, leukemia troubled her, but she never back-up and fought strongly. But finally, in May 2020, she departed this life peacefully.

Verne Troyer – 49 Years

Probably the most loved villain of the ’90s, Verne Troyer, a.k.a Mini-me from Austin Powers is a legendary comedian and actor. Verne worked in some of the blockbuster movies like the Harry Potter Franchise, Men in Black, and Bubble Boy. 

He was born with a rare disease named cartilage-hair hypoplasia, which limited his physical growth to just 2.8 ft tall. But this huge setback was nothing for Troyer as he made his own niche in Hollywood through his talent and hard work. Late in his career, he was suffering from acute depression, and in April 2018, he decided to take his own life. leaving behind a wonderful career.

John Cazale

John Cazale was known for his roles in the Oscar-nominated films, The Godfather, The Conversation, The Godfather Part II, Dog Day Afternoon, and The Deer Hunter.  Being married to his work, Cazale chose to continue acting despite being diagnosed with lung cancer. This was the result of his habit of chain-smoking. 

The archival footage Cazale was seen in Godfather III, twelve years after his death. He died in March 1978, shortly after completing filming his role in The Deer Hunter. His then-wife, Meryl Streep, was by his side throughout his battle with cancer. 

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