Pete Seeger, folk singer and activist. Died Jan. 27 at age 94.

Phillip Seymour Hoffman, actor. Died Feb. 2 at age 46.

Harold Ramis, actor, director and writer. Died Feb. 24 at age 69.

David Brenner, comedian. Died March 15 at age 78.

James Rebhorn, actor. Died March 21 at age 65.

John Pinette, comedian. Died April 5 at age 50.

Mickey Rooney, entertainment legend. Died April 6 at age 93.

Peaches Geldof, model and journalist. Died April 7 at age 25.

James Hellwig, professional wrestler known as The Ultimate Warrior. Died April 8 at age 54.

Kevin Sharp, country music singer. Died April 19 at age 43.

Maya Angelou, novelist and poet. Died May 28 at age 86.

Ann B. Davis, actress. Died June 1 at age 88.

Ruby Dee, actress. Died June 11 at age 91.

Casey Kasem, music icon. Died June 15 at age 82.

Eli Wallach, actor. Died June 24 at age 98.

Tommy Ramone, original drummer for punk rock band the Ramones. Died July 11 at age 65.

Elaine Stritch, Broadway actress and singer. Died July 17 at age 89.

James Garner, actor. Died July 19 at age 86.

Robin Williams, actor and comedian. Died Aug. 11 at age 63.

Lauren Bacall, actress and icon of Hollywood's golden era. Died Aug. 12 at age 89.

Joan Rivers, comedian and TV personality. Died Sept. 4 at age 81.

Polly Bergen, Emmy-winning actress and singer. Died Sept. 20 at age 84.

Ben Bradlee (shown with Katharine Graham), former Executive Director of the Washington Post. Died Oct. 21 at age 93.

Oscar de la Renta, fashion designer. Died Oct. 20 at age 82.

Mike Nichols, director (shown with wife Diane Sawyer). Died Nov. 19 at age 83.

Joe Cocker, singer. Died Dec. 22 at age 70.