Larry Hovis, 67. Played Sgt. Carter on the 1960s television series "Hogan's Heroes." Sept. 9.
JANUARY:
Conrad L. Hall, 76. Cinematographer nominated for nine Oscars, winning for "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" and "American Beauty." Jan. 4.
Jean Kerr, 80. Playwright ("Mary, Mary") and author of humorous best-seller "Please Don't Eat the Daisies." Jan. 5.
Maurice Gibb, 53. With his brothers, he built the Bee Gees into a disco sensation with hits like "Stayin' Alive." Jan. 12. Intestinal blockage.
Paul Monash, 85. Producer and screenwriter ("Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid," "Carrie"). Jan. 14.
Richard Crenna, 76. Emmy-winning character actor; the lovesick teen on "Our Miss Brooks," Luke on "The Real McCoys" and Sylvester Stallone's mentor in the "Rambo" films. Jan. 17.
Joy Hodges, 88. Singer-dancer who encouraged young Ronald Reagan to start his Hollywood career. Jan. 19.
Al Hirschfeld, 99. His caricatures captured performers from Chaplin to Seinfeld and immortalized his daughter, Nina. Jan. 20.
Nedra Volz, 94. Actress specializing in little old ladies; housekeeper Adelaide in the 1980s on "Diff'rent Strokes." Jan. 20.
Bill Mauldin, 81. Pulitzer-winning cartoonist who depicted the weariness and frustration of GIs through his dogface characters, Willie and Joe. Jan. 22.
Nell Carter, 54. She played the sassy housekeeper on "Gimme a Break!" and won a Tony in 1978 for "Ain't Misbehavin'." Jan. 23. Heart disease, diabetes.
Lester Osterman, 88. Broadway producer; three-time Tony winner ("Da," "The Shadow Box," "A Moon for the Misbegotten"). Jan. 28.
Anthony Eisley, 78. Half of television's glamorous detective duo on the 1959-1963 series "Hawaiian Eye." Jan. 29.
FEBRUARY:
Mongo Santamaria, 85. Influential Latin jazz percussionist, had a hit in 1963 with "Watermelon Man." Feb. 1.
Lou Harrison, 85. Composer who pioneered world music. Feb. 2.
Larry LeSueur, 93. Former CBS correspondent, one of "Murrow's Boys." Feb. 5.
Vera Hruba Ralston, 79. Czech-born ice skater; star of Republic Pictures B-movies. Feb. 9.
Joe Connelly, 86. Television writer-producer, half of duo that created "Leave It to Beaver," "The Munsters." Feb. 13.
Johnny PayCheck, 64. Hell-raising country singer known for his 1977 working man's anthem, "Take This Job and Shove It." Feb. 18.
Tom Glazer, 88. Folk singer; children's songs included "On Top of Spaghetti." Feb. 21.
Titos Vandis, 86. Greek actor; appeared in the international 1960 hit "Never on Sunday," then had an active career in America. Feb. 23.
Daniel Taradash, 90. Won screenwriting Oscar for "From Here to Eternity." Feb. 22.
Walter Scharf, 92. Prolific film, TV composer ("Funny Girl," "Mission: Impossible"); got 10 Oscar nominations. Feb. 24.
Fred Rogers, 74. He invited millions of children to be his neighbor as longtime host of "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood." Feb. 27.
MARCH:
Hank Ballard, 75. Singer, songwriter whose 1954 "Work with Me Annie" inspired a legion of risque R&B songs; later wrote "The Twist." March 2.
Horst Buchholz, 69. German-born actor ("The Magnificent Seven," "Life is Beautiful"). March 3.
George Miller, 61. Stand-up comedian; appeared on David Letterman's shows more than any other comic. March 5.
Sidney Lippman, 89. Songwriter who co-wrote hits for Nat King Cole ("Too Young"), others. March 11.
Howard Fast, 88. His best-selling historical novels included "The Immigrants," "Freedom Road." March 12.
Lynne Thigpen, 54. She co-starred in the TV drama "The District"; won a Tony in 1997 for "An American Daughter." March 12. Hemorrhage.
Paul Zindel, 66. He wrote the Pulitzer-winning 1970 play "The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds." March 27.
Rusty Draper, 80. Country, pop singer with a string of hits in the 1950s and '60s. ("Shifting Whispering Sands," "Night Life"). March 28.
Michael Jeter, 50. The shrimpy assistant coach on "Evening Shade" and The Other Mr. Noodle on "Sesame Street." March 30. Epilepsy.
APRIL:
Edwin Starr, 61. Soul singer who topped the charts in 1970 with his song "War," proclaiming it good for "Absolutely nothing!" April 2.
David Bloom, 39. A rising star at NBC News. April 6. Apparent blood clot while covering Iraq war.
Cecile de Brunhoff, 99. Her bedtime story to her children about an elephant inspired her husband, Jean, to create the beloved Babar the Elephant. April 7.
Charles Rolland Douglass, 93. Inventor of the "Laff Box," which has supplied giggles and guffaws for TV shows since the 1950s. April 8.
Eva Narcissus Boyd, around 58. As Little Eva, she had a No. 1 hit in 1962 with the novelty dance tune "The Loco-motion." April 10.
Bertram Ross, 82. A leading member of the Martha Graham Dance Company. April 20.
Nina Simone, 70. Her deep, raspy, forceful voice made her a unique figure in jazz. April 21.
Felice Bryant, 77. With her husband, she wrote the Everly Brothers' "Bye Bye Love" and the bluegrass standard "Rocky Top." April 22.
Peter Stone, 73. He won an Oscar, an Emmy and three Tony awards during a career in which he wrote the musicals "1776" and "Titanic" and the film classic "Charade." April 26.
Elaine Steinbeck, 88. John Steinbeck's widow; became an ambassador of his legacy. April 27.
Jerry Williams, 79. A pioneer of talk radio, known for his cantankerous style and populist views. April 29.
MAY:
George Wyle, 87. Among his songs were the "Gilligan's Island" theme and the Christmas staple "The Most Wonderful Time of the Year." May 2.
Suzy Parker, 69. Model and sometime actress; one of the most recognizable faces of the 1950s. May 3.
Noel Redding, 57. Bass player for the Jimi Hendrix Experience. May 12. Liver disease.
Robert Stack, 84. Actor whose granite-eyed stare spelled trouble for criminals in "The Untouchables" and "Unsolved Mysteries." May 14.
June Carter Cash, 73. Grammy-winning scion of one of country music's pioneering families and the wife of Johnny Cash. May 15.
Kathleen Winsor, 83. Her racy 1944 novel, "Forever Amber," broke new ground and sold millions. May 26.
Martha Scott, 90. She originated the role of the doomed Emily in the play "Our Town"; Oscar-nominated for 1940 film version. May 28.
Janet Collins, 86. First black prima ballerina at the Metropolitan Opera. May 28.
Mickie Most, 64. British music producer; hits include the Animals' smash "House of the Rising Sun." May 30.
JUNE:
Felix de Weldon, 96. Sculptor of the statue of flag-raising on Iwo Jima, based on the Pulitzer-winning Associated Press photograph. June 3.
Art Cooper, 65. He changed a little-known fashion publication called GQ into a slick men's magazine. June 9.
David Brinkley, 82. Revered broadcaster, first gained fame as one-half of NBC's Huntley-Brinkley anchor team. June 11.
Gregory Peck, 87. He embodied citizenship and fatherly compassion in "To Kill a Mockingbird" and played real-life figures from Abraham Lincoln to Josef Mengele. June 12.
Hume Cronyn, 91. Versatile actor; frequently paired with his wife, Jessica Tandy. June 15.
George Axelrod, 81. Playwright who anticipated the sexual revolution ("The Seven Year Itch"); later a screenwriter ("The Manchurian Candidate"). June 21.
David Newman, 66. Oscar-nominated screenwriter for the groundbreaking "Bonnie and Clyde." June 26.
Katharine Hepburn, 96. She brought feminist strength, chiseled beauty and patrician bearing to such films as "The Philadelphia Story" and "The African Queen." June 29.
Robert McCloskey, 88. Author-illustrator of children's classics "Make Way for Ducklings" and "Blueberries for Sal." June 30.
Buddy Hackett, 78. Round, rubbery-faced nightclub, Broadway, TV and movie funnyman ("The Music Man," "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World"). June 30.
David Hampton, 39. Charming con man who posed as Sidney Poitier's son, inspiring the play "Six Degrees of Separation." June; date not disclosed.
JULY:
Herbie Mann, 73. Jazz flutist who combined a variety of musical styles. July 1.
Barry White, 58. R&B crooner whose lush baritone oozed sex appeal ("Can't Get Enough of Your Love, Babe"). July 4. Kidney failure.
N!xau, about 59. The diminutive Namibian in the surprise 1980 comedy hit "The Gods Must Be Crazy." Disclosed July 5.
Buddy Ebsen, 95. Dancer turned actor who achieved stardom in the TV series "The Beverly Hillbillies" and "Barnaby Jones." July 6.
Benny Carter, 95. Jazz saxophone great; also a renowned composer, orchestra leader and arranger. July 12.
Compay Segundo, 95. Cuban musician who was nearing 90 when he soared to fame with the Buena Vista Social Club. July 13.
Celia Cruz, 77. Singer whose vigor and trademark shout of "Azucar!" ("Sugar!") made her the Queen of Salsa. July 16.
Carol Shields, 68. Pulitzer-winning novelist ("The Stone Diaries") who wrote with wit and wonder about love, family and finding one's place. July 16.
Carol Matthau, 78. Actress and writer ("Among the Porcupines: A Memoir," 1992); widow of Walter Matthau. July 20.
John Schlesinger, 77. Director whose Oscar-winning, X-rated "Midnight Cowboy" explored lonely underdogs in modern society. July 25.
Erik Braunn, 52. Iron Butterfly guitarist who played one of rock's most recognizable riffs in "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida." July 25. Cardiac arrest.
Bob Hope, 100. Master of the one-liner and favorite comedian of servicemen and presidents alike. July 27.
Sam Phillips, 80. Record producer who discovered Elvis Presley and helped usher in the rock 'n' roll revolution. July 30.
AUGUST:
Grover Mitchell, 73. Trombonist in the Count Basie Orchestra; led the band after Basie's death. Aug. 6.
Robert J. Donovan, 90. Best-selling author of "PT-109: John F. Kennedy in World War II." Aug. 8.
Gregory Hines, 57. The greatest tap dancer of his generation; acted in "White Nights" and "The Cotton Club." Aug. 9. Cancer.
Ed Townsend, 74. Songwriter whose hits included Marvin Gaye's sexy "Let's Get It On." Aug. 13.
Connie Douglas Reeves, 101. Colorful horsewoman who taught thousands of girls to ride, earning her a spot in the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame. Aug. 17.
Charles Bronson, 81. Hard-faced action star of the 1970s, notably in the "Death Wish" movies. Aug. 30.
SEPTEMBER
Rand Brooks, 84. He played Scarlett O'Hara's first husband in "Gone With the Wind." Sept. 1.
Gisele MacKenzie, 76. Singer-actress, one of early television's biggest stars ("Your Hit Parade"). Sept. 5.
Warren Zevon, 56. Singer-songwriter known for twisted sense of humor ("Werewolves of London," "Life'll Kill Ya"). Sept. 7. Cancer.
Leni Riefenstahl, 101. Legendary filmmaker reviled for documentaries she made about Hitler's Third Reich ("Triumph of the Will"). Sept. 8.
Larry Hovis, 67. Played Sgt. Carter on the 1960s television series "Hogan's Heroes." Sept. 9.
John Ritter, 54. He ruled TV comedy with "Three's Company" and was back on top 25 years later with "8 Simple Rules ... For Dating My Teenage Daughter." Sept. 11. Torn heart artery.
Johnny Cash, 71. A towering musical figure whose rough, unsteady voice championed the downtrodden and reached across generations. Sept. 12.
Sheb Wooley, 82. Actor in Westerns ("High Noon") and singer (the 1958 novelty hit "Purple People Eater"). Sept. 16.
Stanley Fafara, 54. The Beav's buddy Whitey on "Leave It to Beaver." Sept. 20. Surgery complications.
Sonora Webster Carver, 99. She rode the diving horses in Atlantic City even after she went blind; inspired the movie "Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken." Sept. 21.
Gordon Jump, 71. The befuddled station manager on "WKRP in Cincinnati" and the lonely Maytag repairman. Sept. 22.
Herb Gardner, 68. Wrote such Broadway comedies as "A Thousand Clowns" and the Tony-winning "I'm Not Rappaport." Sept. 24.
George Plimpton, 76. Editor, literary patron and "participatory journalist" whose fumbling exploits included quarterbacking for the Detroit Lions. Sept. 25.
Robert Palmer, 54. Grammy-winning British rocker; noted for his music video with the look-alike models, "Addicted to Love." Sept. 26. Heart attack.
Donald O'Connor, 78. He performed the show-stopping "Make 'Em Laugh" number in the classic film "Singin' in the Rain." Sept. 27.
Elia Kazan, 94. Director whose triumphs included "Death of a Salesman" and "A Streetcar Named Desire" on Broadway and the Oscar-winning "On the Waterfront." Sept. 28.
OCTOBER:
Florence Stanley, 79. The gravelly-voiced Bernice Fish on "Barney Miller" and its spinoff, "Fish." Oct. 3.
William Steig, 95. New Yorker cartoonist and creator of best-selling children's books ("Shrek!"). Oct. 3.
Neil Postman, 72. Author, critic of the television industry ("Amusing Ourselves to Death: Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business"). Oct. 5.
Jack Elam, 84. Favorite Western villain, known for his crazy grin, wild eyes and remorseless gunslinging. Oct. 20.
Elliott Smith, 34. Singer-songwriter of dark, introspective songs; got Oscar nomination for "Miss Misery" from "Good Will Hunting." Oct. 21. Apparent suicide.
Fred Berry, 52. The beret-wearing Rerun on the 1970s sitcom "What's Happening!" Oct. 21.
Rod Roddy, 66. Announcer on "The Price is Right" whose booming voice invited lucky audience members to "Come on down!" Oct. 27.
Franco Corelli, 82. Italian tenor, one of the greatest opera stars of the 20th century. Oct. 29.
NOVEMBER:
Bobby Hatfield, 63. His soaring tenor blended with partner Bill Medley's baritone to create the "blue-eyed soul" of the Righteous Brothers. Nov. 5.
Art Carney, 85. He turned "The Honeymooners" sidekick Ed Norton into one of the most memorable characters in television history; won an Oscar for "Harry and Tonto." Nov. 9.
Tony Thompson, 48. Drummer for the group Chic and a prized session man. Nov. 12. Cancer.
Penny Singleton, 95. She was Blondie in the movies and the voice of the mother on "The Jetsons." Nov. 12.
Jonathan Brandis, 27. The hunky teen genius, Lucas, in the sci-fi series "SeaQuest DSV." Nov. 12. Suicide.
Kellie Waymire, 36. Prolific TV actress ("Six Feet Under," "Ally McBeal"). Nov. 13.
Gene Ray, 41. Actor and dancer; the rebellious Leroy in the 1980 movie "Fame" and its spin-off TV series. Nov. 14. Complications of a stroke.
Dorothy Loudon, 70. Broadway actress; won 1977 Tony for her portrayal of the mean-spirited orphanage manager in "Annie." Nov. 15.
John P. Saunders, 79. He wrote the comic strip "Mary Worth" for 24 years. Nov. 15.
Don Gibson, 75. Country music great; standards included "I Can't Stop Loving You," "Oh Lonesome Me." Nov. 17.
Michael Kamen, 55. Grammy-winning composer; provided music for "Mr. Holland's Opus." Nov. 18. Apparent heart attack.
James Carter, 77. Singer whose version of "Po' Lazarus," recorded in 1959, was included in the Grammy-winning "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" soundtrack. Nov. 26.
DECEMBER:
Ellen Drew, 89. She appeared in scores of movies in the 1940s. Dec. 3.
Hans Hotter, 94. Leading Wagnerian bass-baritone; excelled in Ring Cycle, "Parsifal." Dec. 6.
Lewis Allen, 81. Producer of the Broadway hit "Annie"; winner of three Tonys. Dec. 8.
Ruben Gonzalez, 84. Pianist with the Grammy-winning Buena Vista Social Club. Dec. 8.
Jeanne Crain, 78. Winsome Hollywood beauty; Oscar-nominated for playing a black girl passing for white in "Pinky." Dec. 14.
Gary Stewart, 58. He had No. 1 country hit in 1975 with "She's Actin' Single (I'm Drinkin' Doubles)". Dec. 16. Apparent suicide.
Hope Lange, 70. Oscar-nominated for the 1957 film "Peyton Place"; later starred in TV's "The Ghost and Mrs. Muir." Dec. 19.
Les Tremayne, 90. Actor; one of the best-known voices of radio's golden age. Dec. 19.
Dave Dudley, 75. Hit the charts in the 1960s with the truck-driving song "Six Days on the Road." Dec. 22.
Dick St. John, 63. Half of 1960s duo Dick & Dee Dee; had a No. 2 hit in 1961, "The Mountain's High." Dec. 27.
Isabelle Stevenson, 90. Board chairwoman of the American Theatre Wing which established the Tony Awards. Dec. 28.
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