I've read where a few people here have noted that this has been a strange year as far as celebrity deaths are concerned. I can't remember another year where so many talented people from different fields have passed away in such short a time. If popularity is any indication, it looks like John Ritter's death has hit our fellow posters the hardest. It's been over two weeks since he died and his passing is still being felt, which is a tribute to not only what a fine actor he was but also what a nice person and decent human being he was as well. And yet, as Johnny Cash fans will be quick to point out, his death shouldn't have to diminish or overshadow the impact of the deaths of his fellow celebrities because, no matter what you might think of them, they also had their share of fans, friends, and family that will miss them very much. With that in mind, I'd like to ask everyone a very simple question. Of the following celebrities, all of whom have died within the last 4 months, who do you miss the most?


Gregory Peck

Katherine Hepburn

Buddy Hackett

Barry White

Buddy Ebsen ("The Beverly Hillbillies")

Bob Hope (my personal choice)

Charles Bronson

Sam Phillips (founder of Sun Records)

Johnny Cash

Gordon Jump ("WKRP In Cincinnati")

Robert Palmer

Larry Hovis ("Hogan's Heroes")

or someone else.

Buddy Ebsen ("The Beverly Hillbillies")
Bob Hope

Bob Hope
Sam Phillips
Katherine Hepburn
Buddy Ebsen

It would probably be Bob Hope.

Larry Hovis. I still can't believe he's dead. :( :crying:

Bob Hope.... he was a legend

Though I'll miss him, his death doesn't upset me because he had 100 great years of life

Johnny Cash

after John, I'd say Robert Palmer. I'm an 80's child

John Ritter definitly. After him, Bob Hope, then Kathryn Hepburn

John Ritter

Gregory Peck

Robert Palmer

Bob Hope

Barry White

Katharine Hepburn

And, with absolutely no question, I'll miss Mr. Rogers very much.

Originally posted by LILFACE23
John Ritter definitly. After him, Bob Hope, then Kathryn Hepburn

Ditto!:D

Maurice Gibb:(

Bob Hope
Buddy Hackett

Bob Hope was great on both radio and TV, Barry White was a legend that sang great sexy songs like "Never Gonna Give You Up" and "I'm Gonna Love You Just a Little More Baby", Gregory Hines was a good actor. He had only one song with Luther Vandross called "There's Nothing Better Than Love" and who could ever forget, George Plimpton, The host of "Mouseterpiece Theater".

BUT REDD FOXX.....NOW THATS SOMEONE THAT IS STILL MISSED.

Fred Rogers

carroll o connor

Bob Hope

Johnny Carson-Late night will never be the same

Don Knotts. He was such a legend in his own right. He made a lot of good movies and played two of the most unforgettable characters on television.

Nell cartor Isabel Sanford don Knotts

Ditto!:D
Definately John Ritter. Let's not forget Mr. Vandross. His death was quite a shock. As to now Dana Reeve. What a shame:(

Lucille Ball
John Ritter

From 2005: Howard Morris, Paul Winchell, James Doohan, Bob Denver, Don Adams (my favorite), and Louis Nye
From 2006: Al Lewis, Don Knotts, Darren McGavin, and Dennis Weaver

On a positive note, all of the above were past 80, so at least they had long,
full lives. Still, I miss them. A lot.

Other than John Ritter,I'd have to say Don Knotts & Eddie Guerrero because they were so entertaining

It's no surprise that my #1 pick goes to John Ritter. After him though I would say Don Knotts. They were both terrific actors who will be missed forever.

Johnny Carson-Late night will never be the same

Agreed. Also,

Bob Hope
Lucille Ball
George Burns
Katharine Hepburn

Peter Tomarken... his death was just as shocking and unexpected as John Ritter's was