American actress, singer, and mother of pop legend, Cher, Georgia Holt, passed away on December 10, at the age of 96.
She appeared in films and TV shows, such as Watch the Birdie, Grounds for Marriage, and I Love Lucy.
American dancer, and actor, Stephen Boss, died on December 13, at age 40. He was best known as the dancing DJ, on The Ellen Show.
In 2008, he finished in second place, on So You Think You Can Dance.
As an actor he has appeared in the films, Hairspray, Stomp the Yard Homecoming, and The Hip Hop Nutcracker.
American actor, and director, who won two Emmy Awards, Stuart Margolin, died of pancreatic cancer, on December 12, at the age of 82.
He was best known for his performance, as Evelyn Martin, in the The Rockford Files.
He also was known for his roles, as Ames Jainchill, in the 1974 film, Death Wish. and Philo Sandeen, on the NBC series, Bret Maverick.
Nicaraguan-born Canadian actor, Pedro Miguel Arce, died of cancer, on 9 December, at age 46. He was best known for his role, as Pillsbury, in the 2005 film, Land of the Dead.
He also appeared in films, and TV series, such as Special Correspondents, Lost Girl, How I Met Your Mother, and Warehouse 13.
British cinematographer, who was instrumental in making the United Kingdom, a world leader in film production, Sydney Samuelson, passed away on December 14, at the age of 97.
In 1978, he was appointed a Commander of the British Empire.
Canadian singer and songwriter, Shirley Eikhard, passed away on December 15, at age 67. She was best known for her hits, It Takes Time, Say You Love Me, and Smiling Wine.
American rapper, Grand Daddy I U, passed away on December 13, at the age of 54. He was a member, of the hip-hop group, Juice Crew, and was known for his hits, Sugar Free, and Something New.
British musician, co-founder and guitarist, of Savoy Brown, Kim Simmonds, died of cancer, on December 13, at age 75.
American film and television composer, Angelo Badalamenti, passed away on December 11, at age 85. He was the composer behind several beloved soundtracks, including The Straight Story, Blue Velvet, and Twin Peaks, for which he received a Grammy Award.
American sports journalist, Grant Wahl, died on December 10, at the age of 49, after he collapsed while covering a match, between the Netherlands, and Argentina.