After the first two installments, here’s the final blog of famous people who died in 2010:
July
July 4 – Mitch Miller – Mitch Miller was a musician, singer, conductor, producer, and music executive that played a great part in American music during the ‘50s and ‘60s. He died at the age of 99.
July 13 – George Steinbrenner – George Steinbrenner, “The Boss,” was the outspoken, controversial owner of the New York Yankees for almost 40 years. He died of a heart attack nine days after his 80th birthday.
July 15 – Hank Cochran – Hank Cochran was a country singer and songwriter who penned hits for country stars such as Patsy Cline, Ray Price, Eddy Arnold, Burl Ives, and George Strait. He died of pancreatic cancer at the age of 74.
July 16 – James Gammon – James Gammon was an actor, most notably perhaps for playing the father of the lead character on “Nash Bridges.” He died of adrenal cancer at age 70.
August
Aug 8 – Patricia Neal – Patricia Neal, who won an Academy Award for her role in Hud and was the ex-wife of author Roald Dahl, died of lung cancer at age 84.
September
Sept 22 – Eddie Fisher – Actor and singer Eddie Fisher’s career never recovered after the Debbie Reynolds/Liz Taylor scandal. He died of complications after hip surgery at age 82.
Sept 29 – Greg Giraldo – Comedian Greg Giraldo was a staple of Comedy Central’s celebrity roasts. He died of a prescription drug overdose at age 44.
Sept 29 – Tony Curtis – Actor Tony Curtis, who said he only got into showbiz because he was a “good looking kid,” nonetheless had a career that spanned six decades. He died of cardiac arrest at age 85.
Sept 30 – Stephen J. Cannell – Television producer and writer Stephen J. Cannell was responsible for such hits as “The A Team,” “The Rockford files,” and “21 Jump Street.” He died of melanoma complications at age 69.
October
Oct 16 – Barbara Billingsley – Forever linked with her role as the Beav’s mom on “Leave It to Beaver,” Barbara Billingsley died of rheumatoid disease at age 94.
Oct 19 – Tom Bosley – Television lost another icon as Tom Bosley, who played Howard Cunningham on “Happy Days,” died at age 83 of a staph infection.
Oct 28 – James McArthur – Actor James McArthur, who played Danno on the original “Hawaii 5-0,” died of natural causes at age 72.
November
Nov 4 – Sparky Anderson – Baseball manager/Hall of Famer Sparky Anderson died at age 76 of dementia complications.
Nov 5 – Jill Clayburgh – Actress Jill Clayburgh, who had suffered from leukemia for 21 years, finally succumbed to the disease at age 66.
Nov 11 – Dino De Laurentiis – Italian film producer Dino De Laurentiis died of natural causes at age 91.
Nov 28 – Leslie Nielsen – Leslie Nielsen started his career as a serious actor, but many know him best for his later comedic work. He died at age 84 of pneumonia.
December
Dec 5 – Don Meredith – Quarterback and later television announcer Don Meredith died of a brain hemorrhage at age 72.
Dec 7 – Elizabeth Edwards – Elizabeth Edwards, attorney, health care activist, and estranged wife of former presidential candidate John Edwards, died of breast cancer at age 61.
Dec 14 – Blake Edwards – Director Blake Edwards, husband of Julie Andrews, died of pneumonia at age 88.
Dec 26 – Teena Marie – Singer Teena Marie, known for her soulful R&B voice, died at age 54 of unknown causes.