Deaths in the 1980s

Christopher Connelly

1941–1988 (age 47)

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Christopher Connelly was an American actor known for his television and film roles during the 1970s and 1980s.

Wanda Hendrix

1928–1981 (age 53)

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Wanda Hendrix was an American actress who appeared in films and television during the 1940s and 1950s.

Dar Robinson

1947–1986 (age 39)

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Dar Robinson was an American stuntman and actor known for performing dangerous stunts in films and television.

David Huffman

1945–1985 (age 40)

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David Huffman was an American actor known for his roles in television series and films during the 1970s and 1980s.

Don "Red" Barry

1912–1980 (age 68)

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Don 'Red' Barry was an American actor known for his roles in Western films and B-movies.

Joe E. Ross

1914–1982 (age 68)

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Joe E. Ross was an American actor and comedian best known for his role in the television series 'Car 54, Where Are You?'

Jack Webb

1920–1982 (age 62)

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Jack Webb was an American actor, producer, and director best known for creating and starring in the television series 'D...

Willie Bobo

1934–1983 (age 49)

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Willie Bobo was an American percussionist and bandleader known for his work in Latin jazz and salsa music.

Ralph Meeker

1920–1988 (age 68)

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Ralph Meeker was an American actor known for his roles in film noir and television productions.

Frank Kurtis

1908–1987 (age 79)

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Frank Kurtis was an American race car driver and constructor known for his success in Indianapolis 500 competitions.

Jimmy Wakely

1914–1982 (age 68)

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Jimmy Wakely was an American singer and actor known for his Western music and film roles.

Louise Lorraine

1901–1981 (age 80)

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Louise Lorraine was an American silent film actress active during the 1920s.

Marvin Hatley

1905–1986 (age 81)

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Marvin Hatley was an American composer and musician known for film scores.

Hap Allen

1900–1988 (age 88)

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Hap Allen was an American entertainer and performer.

Andy Gibb

1958–1988 (age 30)

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Andy Gibb was a British-Australian pop singer and member of the Bee Gees family.

Lee Van Cleef

1925–1989 (age 64)

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Lee Van Cleef was an American actor famous for Western films and television roles.

Lucille Ball

1911–1989 (age 78)

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Lucille Ball was an American actress, comedian, and producer who created and starred in the iconic sitcom I Love Lucy.

Judith Barsi

1978–1988 (age 10)

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Judith Barsi was an American child actress known for voice acting in animated films.

Shelly Manne

1920–1984 (age 64)

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Shelly Manne was an American jazz drummer and composer.

Ann Harding

1902–1981 (age 79)

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Ann Harding was an American actress prominent in silent and early sound films.

Esther Phillips

1935–1984 (age 49)

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Esther Phillips was an American jazz and R&B singer.

Ricky Nelson

1940–1985 (age 45)

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Ricky Nelson was an American singer and actor who became a rock and roll pioneer.

Tex Avery

1908–1980 (age 72)

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Tex Avery was an American animator and director famous for creating classic cartoon characters.

Marty Feldman

1934–1982 (age 48)

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Marty Feldman was a British comedian, actor, and writer known for his bulging eyes and surreal humor.

Gale Robbins

1921–1980 (age 59)

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Gale Robbins was an American actress and singer in film and television.

Liberace

1919–1987 (age 68)

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Liberace was an American pianist and entertainer known for his flamboyant performances and candelabra.

Mignon Anderson

1892–1983 (age 91)

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Mignon Anderson was an American actress and beauty pageant winner from Baltimore who appeared in silent films during the...

Ray Rennahan

1896–1980 (age 84)

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Ray Rennahan was a pioneering American cinematographer and Technicolor innovator who won multiple Academy Awards for his...

Jack Starrett

1936–1989 (age 53)

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Jack Starrett was an American actor and film director known for his work in action films and television during the 1970s...

Truman Capote

1924–1984 (age 60)