7 Legendary Actors Who Died in the Last Few Days / Michael J. Fox & Bruce Willis Have Health Issues

American actress, Loretta Swit, died of natural causes, on May 30th, 2025, at the age of 87. She was best known for her role, as Margaret 'Hot Lips' Houlihan, in the television series, MASH, for which she won two Emmy Awards. The actress appeared in all 251 episodes of the show, from 1972, to 1983. American actor, George Wendt, passed away on May 20th, at the age of 76. He was best known for his role, as Norm Peterson, in the television sitcom, Cheers. Wendt appeared in all 269 episodes of the show, from 1982 to 1993. He also played, Harold Gorton, in the 1985 film, House. And Les Polanski, in the television sitcom, The Naked Truth. American actor, Harris Yulin, died of cardiac arrest, on June 10th, at the age of 87. He was best known for his roles, as Bernstein, in the 1983 film, Scarface. James Cutter, in the 1994 film, Clear and Present Danger. And Doctor Leeds, in the 1996 film, Multiplicity. American actress, Valerie Mahaffey, died of cancer, on May 30th, at the age of 71. She was best known for her Emmy-winning role, as Eve, in the television series, Northern Exposure. And for her appearances in television series, such as, Desperate Housewives. Big Sky. And Devious Maids. American actor, and stuntman, Ed Gale, died on May 27th, at the age of 61. He was best known for playing the title character in the 1986 film, Howard the Duck. And as Chucky, in the 1988 horror classic, Child’s Play, performing the physical role in costume. American actor, Chris Robinson, died on June 9th, at the age of 86. He was best known for his role, as Doctor Rick Webber, in the television soap opera, General Hospital. American actor, Jonathan Joss, died on June 1st, at the age of 59. He was best known for his role, as Ken Hotate, in the television sitcom, Parks and Recreation. American actor, Joe Don Baker, died of lung cancer, on May 7th, at the age of 89. He was best known for his roles, as Brad Whitaker, in the 1987 film, The Living Daylights. Claude Kersek, in the 1991 film, Cape Fear. And Jack Wade, in the 1995 James Bond film, GoldenEye. English actress, Jean Marsh, died of complications from dementia, on April 13th, at the age of 90. She was best known for her roles, as Joanna Grey, in the 1976 film, The Eagle Has Landed. Queen Bavmorda, in the 1988 film, Willow. And Rose Buck, in the television series, Upstairs, Downstairs. American actor, Val Kilmer, died of pneumonia, on April 1st, at the age of 65. He was best known for his roles, as Madmartigan, in the 1988 film, Willow. Jim Morrison, in the 1991 film, The Doors. Batman, in the 1995 film, Batman Forever. Simon Templar, in the 1997 film, The Saint. And Iceman, in the 1986 film, Top Gun. And its 2022 sequel, Top Gun, Maverick. American filmmaker, visual artist, musician, and actor, David Lynch, died of complications from emphysema, on January 16th, at the age of 78. He was best known for creating the iconic television series, Twin Peaks, in which he also portrayed the character of FBI Regional Bureau Chief, Gordon Cole. American actor, Tony Roberts, died of lung cancer, on February 7th, at the age of 85. He was best known for his roles, as Bob Blair, in the 1973 film, Serрpico. And Rob, in the 1977 film, Annie Hall. South Korean actress, Kim Sae-ron, died on February 16th, at the age of 24. She played leading roles in many popular South Korean films, and television series. American actor, Gene Hackman, and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were found dead in their Santa Fe home, on February 26th, 2025. American actor, and racing driver, Chad McQueen, died from organ failure, on September 11th, at the age of 63. He was best known for his role, as Dutch, in the 1984 film, The Karate Kid. And its 1986 sequel. American actress, Shannen Doherty, died of cancer, on July 13th, 2024, at the age of 53. She was best known for her roles, as Brenda Walsh, in the television series, Beverly Hills, nine oh two one oh. Prue Halliwell, in the television series, Charmed. Heather Duke, in the 1988 film, Heathers. And Rene, in the 1995 film, Mallrats. In total, during her 43 year acting career, she has appeared in more than 85 films, and television series. American actor, Wayne Northrop, died of complications from Alzheimer's disease, on November 29th, at the age of 77. He was best known for starring in the television soap opera, Days of Our Lives. South Korean actor, Choi Jung-woo, died on May 27th, at the age of 68. He starred in many popular South Korean films, and television series. Breaking news Bruce Willis' dementia is progressing. The actor, who was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia in 2022, is now experiencing worsening symptoms with each passing day. His condition has reached the point where he no longer recognizes some people, including his former wife, Demi Moore. Canadian American actor Michael J. Fox, who lives with Parkinson's disease, revealed that the past year has been especially challenging for him.